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The times., 1899-04-11
higher responsibility and Eagan a scape

higher responsibility and Eagan scape-
goat.
There is more than the contracts for
meat. which proved impossible as food for
the soldiers. It is plain 10 everybody that
what the Court OF Enquiry has discovered
now about the beef rations should have
been known to the department at the
time. Why was it not known? Where
were the inspectors whose business it was
to report on the conditions in the Army?
In his testimony before the Aiger Relief
Commission, Inspector General Breckin-
ridge testified that at the outbreak of the
war with Spain. an order was issued to all
his subordinates not to report to him,
but TO the Adjutant General He found
his Office SO useless and idle that he took
an active command in the field and his
first assistant followed his example. Why
such an order should have been issued
at the very time the Inspector Generals
office should have been of the greatest
use. we can only guess. One result was
that the War Office professed TO be igno-
rant of all complaints; the Adjutant Gen
eral told Congressional committee that
he knew of no charges of any kind as to
privations or neglect or as to the charac-
ter of the rations. 1t was not until Cen
eraI Miles appeared before the Alger Relief
Commission that anybody in authority had
heard of bad beef
There is a reasonable belief that we are
not yet at the bottom OF the beef scandal;
but whether the responsibility is to be
more positively placed or not, there can be
no question that the Secretary under whose
administration such unparalleled scandals
can develop is not entitled to the favor
Secretary Alger receives at the hands OF
the President. The fact that the latter in
terposed 10 save Eagan from the conse-
quences of his attack on General Miles is a
source of very serious distress to loyal
Republicans. For the present investiga-
tion has proved that the attack was made
on an officer who had the courage and con-
science to perform his duty in the face of
the disapprovai of the War Department
and apparently of the President himself
The Tribune" asserts that Eagan's brutal
demonstration was approved by the entire
War Department, from the Secretary down
through all the heads of bureaus. This IS
very bad in the light of the evidence that
supports General Miles charges. and in
connection with the Presidents interposl-
tion to save Eagan from punishment it is
enough to worry leading Republicans. They
are right in assuming that only the retire
ment OF Secretary Alger can put the Presi-
dent in the best light.
The times., 1899-04-11
kcrnan's - May Howard's BurIcs-
luers.

There are two women on the stage who
never seem to grow day older. and one
of them is May Howard, whose aggrega-
tion of burlesquers held the boards yes
terday at Kernan's. Miss Howard IS seen
twice during the performance-in The
Ladies' Alimony Club" and in Secret
Servers enough of ser is visible on
each occasion to make up for the inter-
val during which she is not on the stage.
This period is made bearable by the ap-
pearance of Al II. Weston. descriptive
vocalist; Miles and Simonds, sketch
team; Wilson and Massoney. character
singers; Moran and Wesley, who tel some
new and old jokes before Offering a re-
markable dancing turn; Flynn and De Ccs-
ia, farceurs; Ben Mowatt and Son, club
swingers par excellence and Lorenz and
Allen, who play rag time" with their feet
The performance is n most enjoyable one
and was much enjoyed yesterday by two
large audiences.
The times., 1899-04-11
THE SOLDIERS YELLED BEEF.
What II PhiiadeIphian Got for Look.
ing Like AIger.


New York April 1O.-Messrs. P. s.
Dooner and Charles C. Gallagher. of Phil
adelphia, who have been spending three
weeks in Cuba, arrived here today on their
way home. They relate number of in
teresting experiences while on the Island,
one of which has especial interest as IN
dicating how the army of Cuba regards
Alger and the investigation now being
made as to the character of timed bezf
that was supplied to the troops dur
ing active operations in the fled. Messrs.
Dooner and Gallagher were at Havana
during the visit of AIger and his party,
and the two Philadelphians witnessed the
review of the Seventh Corps. under Major
General Lee which was given the dstin-
guished visitor. Having been wei, sup
piled with letters and credentials TO army
officers and others in authority, Messrs.
Dooner and Gallagher We're especially well
taken care of and offered opportunity to
witness everything of interest that was
going on. They went TO the review in
a handsome turnout, rugged with footman,
livery, and the like, the grandeur OF the
rig attracting very general attention. and
as rule assuring them the right of way
on the road to and from the reviewing
stand Mr.. Gallagher bears a pretty 'osa
resemblance to Alger. a fact which was
discovered by some OF the troops. On the
way back from the review. the road lead
ing through the camps of many of tie
volunteer regiments, it was naturally sup
posed, from the grandeur of the turnout
and the resemblance of Mr.. Gallagher 10
the Secretary, that Alger was the indi-
vidual who occupied the carriage with Mr.
Dooner. Thermen lined the road as the
carriage passed TO get a glimpse of the
Secretary, and soon there was raised tie
cry of Beef beef which was continued
until the carriage passed beyond the con-
fines of the encampment.
The times., 1899-04-11
BijOu-N lille.

An exceptional vaudeville performance
was given to two exceptional houses yes
terday at the BijOu. The entertainment
was begun by the stock company. Flora
Parker's rendering OF Before She Fell"
and The Girl With the Naughty Wink. "
Sam ]. Adams recital of Harry COnnors 5
Don't You Know" and Manager Grieves'
American March being featured. George
Leslie next occupied the stage some fif-
teen minutes with budget OF wittie!sms;
Eugene Ellsworth and Madge Burt were
seen in Domestic Pets" Fress Eidridge
told some new jokes; Gilbert and Trixedo
sang and danced; Mcintyre and Heath gave
their funniest skit. The Georgia Min
strels," and the American Vitagraph threw
a score of moving pictures on u screen.
Daily matinees.
The times., 1899-04-11
A Wtse Decision
lrrorn t,e 81 Ioui. clol...n.,,..

q rom the ~. Louis Globe eDemocrat.)
Spain viii steer clear of even partial repudia.
tion, so it is said This will he good news for
the wclwishers OF that country, aud there are
many such in the United States. Reputation in
these days Is gun which does more destruction
at the breech than at the muzzle II would clos,
most OF the money markets OF the world against
Spain, and compel that country to pay largely
increased interest for such money as anybody
would lend II in the future. Just al present the
statesmen Of Spain showing a great deal Of
observation-disclosures. They apparently giving
some attention TO the domestic reforms which
they had some excuse for neglecting when their
colonial troubles took up large part of their
time. The loss OF Spains colonies viii probably
prove benefit TO her rather than an injury
BY the development Of her natural resources she
might again take place among tle gtea; nations
OF the world
The times., 1899-04-11

Horrible suierings are reported from the
famine region of Russia. Owing to the
condition of the roads the Red Cross re-
lief has been delayed, and death is in every
household. 1t suggests the inefficicncy of
the general government that, although
there were forewarnings of the famine,
no steps were taken to meet it. As yet
the territory and population involved are
not as large as in the famine of a few
years ago, but then the efforts at relief
we're greater. The fiendish corruption Of
some of the local governors. who retained
the food and sold it for their own profit,
was the chief cause of the worst suffer
ing OF that year
The times., 1899-04-11
\ LaureI-Cro,-ned Army.
From the Galveston News.)

IfTuh tIlt 'sAIFttToh NtWt.J
Where arc the prophets Of disaster who declared
a short while ago that American troops could
not fight nor even live in the Philippines; that
they would not know how to conduct cam
paign in so strange country; that they would
tins he Al serious disadvantage and would
suffer scriou- losses at the hands of the natives
Nothing Of tle sost has occurred. Our troops
have made themselves just as much at home there
as on our own Western plains and have not met
with q single yeNing problem They have con-
Quoted themselves With the yalor in battle and
the moderation in peace that were to be expected
of all vho woFe the American uniform. And while
their foes have been unworthy OF their steel, they
have yet added, by their mastery over strange
conditions and unused ways, fresh lsure!s to the
Amef.can Ar,rlr's wealth Of fame
The times., 1899-04-11
The End of War,

Ratifcations of the Peace Treaty be-
tween the United States and Spain will be
exchanged at the State Department at two
o'clock this afternoon. Then we shall be
released from the state of war subsisting
between this country and the Kingdom of
His Most Christian Majesty. Alfonso. As
far as he may be concerned, all will be
peace and pleasantness.
But it does not follow, therefore, that
we shall Immediately il not sooner turn
our spears into sugar spoons and our
swords into plow- manufacturing shares!
The former yet will be needed to prod
Philippine rebellion into submission, and
the flats OF the latter TO slap home trea
son into decent silence. Still, We shall be
completely at peace after two post merid-
ian. If any OF our Hessian and Tory agita-
tors see fit to disturb this peace-but that is
another tale, and the American people will
be inclined to make 1t painful one.
The times., 1899-04-11
Concerning Copperneads.

tFrom Tie NlnneapoIls Irburc.l
The anti-expansionists who go so far as to ex-
press sympathy with Aguualdo and wish for the
defeat OF the American arms in the Philippines
are the exact modern types OF coppefhead- Of the
Civil War period. They are, like the eopperhcads
of the COS, against the Government under which
they reside. They are. by their speeches and
writings, giving aid and comfort to the enemy of
the United States far their influence ex-
tends. They are, therefore, disloyal TO the Gov
ernmeut that protects them in precisely the same
degree that the coppcrheads OF tue former genera
tion were disloyal.
The times., 1899-04-11
INDICTED FOR BRIBERY.
The Scrgeant-ni-Arms of the Ken
lucky Senate in Trouble.

Frankfort, KY. April 10.--The Franklip
County grand jury, after several days in
vestigation, today returned an Indictment
for bribery against Charles Z. Sommers,
sergeant at arms of the Senate and Demo-
cratic leader. The indictment is a lengthy
document setting out the facts leading up
to the offer and payment of the S400 to
influence Garnett Graves to sign the proxy
to Ben. Smith. of Pulaski, to vote the six
Taylor County votes in the railroad COM
missioner convention. The Indictment is
under the statutes providing for punish
ment of violation of the primary election
law, and prescribes Il fine of $50 to $500
and disfranchisement from suffrage or
holding public office. bench warrant has
been issued for Sommers' arrest. The
case was set for trial by Judge Cantrell
for the 9th day OF April
The times., 1899-04-11
NO MORE EXTRA PAY.
The District Volunteers Had TheiI
Two Months FurIough

The Auditor of the War Department is
in receipt of number OF applications
from members of the First District of CO.
lumbia Volunteer Regiment asking for two
months extra pay. provided for by Con-
gress for volunteer soldiers who served
outside the United States during the war
with Spain.
The appropriation of Congress was for
the benefit OF the men who were not
given the usual two months furlough
prior to being mustered out. The officials
of the War Department ho,d that the
members of the District regiment are net
entitled to the extra allowance. as they
received two months pay while under fur
Tough after their return from Cuba
The times., 1899-04-11

The publication of the testimony that
was taken al the first trial of Captain
Dreyfus was intended to prove to the pub
lie that he was justly convicted. 1t has
not established that. While it does not
show his innocence or make it seem prob
able. it reveals lack of regard for the
requirements of the law that would cause
any court with sufficient authority to re-
lease him at once. That court was as pre-
determined to convict him as the Alger
Relief Commission was TO whitewash AL
ger
The times., 1899-04-11
Morricl Renuhiicaux

Afier talks with Republican politicians.
the Washington correspondent of the
New York Tribune" concludes that the
protracted retention of Secretary Alrer
which is so obviously detrimental to the
Presidents personal interests" is becom-
Ing a subject OF deep speculative wonder
everywhere and to everybody" 1t is so.
While IL is difficult to fix the direct re-
sponsibility for the many scandals affect
ing the War Department. It is clear enough
that with an efficient Secretary OF War
having proper regard for the interests
of the Government. the Army, the Presi-
dent and the Republican party. none of
the things that have incensed and shocked
The people more than any event in the
history OF the nation. could ever have
happened.
one OF the effects of the apparent malad-
minis'ration of the War Department is
noted by the correspondent of the "Tri-
bune "a weakening OF the public conf
denee in the Integrity OF military officers
lie afirms that this beef scandal and the
regeneration 1t has engendered have
struck deeper blow at the moral status
OF the army officer than the vast embez-
elements of which Captain Carter has been
convicted and for which he is still unpun.
ished. or the offences of the Eagans. Ly-
deckers. and others He observes that
there is a good deal of serious talk con-
cerning the War Department that cannot
be printed-questions as 10 whether it is
possible under the stan system for heads
OF bureaus TO be so entirely irresponsible
10 the higher powers or the law that an
officer of Eagsn's stripe may decide vast
contracts affecting the very life OF the
Army, without the knowledge of his de-
partment superior, or whether there is q
The times., 1899-04-11

The news from the Philippines is en-
couraging. The Plan of campaign ar
ranged for the Lawton-King expedition
appears to be sensible. and it may be
suspected that it has been dictated by the
lessons of failure in the movement on
Maloios. We are much mistaken if gen
eral like Wheeler would not have started
that adventure by hitting the rebel strong
hold in the rear with a iotilla of gun
boats and canoes, and then the results
might have been more satisfactory.
The times., 1899-04-11

The investigation of the building depart
ment in New York city. although under
taken merely as a political scheme, may
show why some of the structures burn like
shavings. For years the complaints of
corruption in that department have been
loud and specific, but as Senator Plat was
on friendly terms with the local bosses
there was no enquiry.
The times., 1899-04-11
The People Must Act.

FTtVII' tIle KIVIIIIIvIIu T'I7IIlItI.I
The trend OF political events makes it neces-
ssry that the masses should exercise immedia te
control oyer government far possible Quay,
Hanna. Plat. and Addicks have been great oh,
ject lessons to our countrymen.
The times., 1899-04-11
One of the White Nam. BURDENS

(From the Minneapolis Tribunc)
The next Congress will find that the trust ques-
tion is one ofathe white mans burdens that ii
will have TO take up and deal with in spirit
of sincerity intelligence, and honesty.
The times., 1899-04-11
DIR. otis' Medicine.

D., From the st. Paul Pioneer Press.)
The Filipinos 70 be allowed time to digest
the new proclamation. We have no doubt that
the process has been facilitated by preliminary
course of General osis' Special Prepared Peptonic
Tablets.
The times., 1899-04-11

1t is strange that well informed Ameri-
cans like General Breckinridge should fall
into the error that We are likely to with
draw from Cuba soon. There has never
been any reason to think We should aban-
don the island until we can leave it in the
hands OF a stable government. 1t may
take several years, many years. to fit the
people for self government.
The times., 1899-04-11
Cop,ruend.bIe.
rrom the St. Paul Pioneer prcss. }

(From the ST. Paul Pioneer Prcss)
Sir Thomas Lipton's racing flag is a green
shamrock II gold field, with a green border
around all Sir Thomas doesn't intend to leave
any doubt to his native land, which attitude
is greatly TO his credit.
The times., 1899-04-11
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The times., 1899-04-11

THE TINES in all its editions, Morning. Even
ing and Sunday. will be mailed TO one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month. Addresses changed
as often as desired.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
GOTHAM'S INFAMOUS CAFES.
A Glance Mt the Interior of a NotO-
rious One That Was Raided
by the Police.

Through one of the most Infamous
of the cafes Leslie's Weekly writer
went recently, just after the police had
raided it with axes. The entire ground
floor was a drinking hell of tawdry ele-
gance. On the second floor was a gam
bling room reached by devious pas
sages through heavily barred gates.
The upper floors were loding-rooms of
almost unimaginable dinginess and
squalor. Throughout the entire estab-
lishment was a series of signal bells,
peep holes, falling bars and special
locks, and ready exit was given by no
less than four specially constructed and
supposedly secret passages. The
rickety old tenement had been made
into a veritable labyrinth of pseudo
mysterious precautions against thespo-
lice. When the police did come the
warning was given by a man stationed
in the street for that purpose-called
appropriately enough Lighthouse"
the signal bells changed, the bars fell,
the special locks slid into place, eyes
blinked at the peep holes and at the last
moment the aroused inmates scurried
through the secret passages into the
arms of the officers who were waiting
for them there. That cafe went out of
existence, but others are still doing a
cautious business.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
SHE IS GROWING RICH.
Chicago Woman's Hands Bring Her
About $4,000 YearIy-She
Is Massease.

Half the world is as ignorant of how
the other half makes it's money as of
how it lives. There is a Chicago wom-
an, for instance, who earns with her
hands yearly sums that would make
the average brain worker envious. She
does not print, nor write, nor design,
nor make dresses, nor do any of the
things that one usually picks out as
woman's work. She earns all this
money by giving massage to women.
She is not iA any way an impressive
woman. She is of medium size and mid
die age. She gives one the idea of be-
ing in perfect health and of being kind
ly and sympathetic. Otherwise there
is nothing noticeable about her But
her patrons consider her a wonderful
woman.
Most of her work is done at the homes
of her patrons, though they may come
to her establishment at about half the
home rate. She rubs a woman an hour
at each visit, and her patrons are posi-
tive that she imparts to them tremen-
dous amount of vitality.
Of course, there are many women en-
gagged in massage. The only remark
able thing about this particular woman
is the amount of money she earns. Her
monthly receipts run from $500 to $500,
every dollar of which she earns person
ally.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
Milford.

Mrs. H. A. Teich is visiting friends
in Chicago.
Our people in general attended the
4th of July celebration at Lake Mills.
Allen Cane, of Jefferson, will teach
the Milford school the coming year,
and Miss Lessig will be assistant.
Mrs. Herman Schaefer is seriously
ill.
The school meeting July 3 was
largely attended. Fred Strasburg, B. j.
Silliman and H. A. Teicb were elected
on the board of trustees FL. A. Teich
will succeed George Harsh as clerk.
Gus Hahn has taken the mail routes
formerly run by the Schaeter brothers.
Jacob Smith, of Milwaukee, is
making business trip through Mil
ford this week.
Misses Myron Splitter, Marie Funk,
and Miss Lessig are attending the
teachers summer school at Jefferson.
Mrs. DR.. Peardon, of Milwaukee,
will give free illustrated health
lecture at Union hall, July u, in the
afternoon.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
with Mrs. jerks Thursday afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
EELS IN CAPTIVITY.
They Keep Their Appetite and Grow
Fat and Appear to Get Along
Very Well.

Eels appear to be pretty hardy in
captivity. There are in tank at the
aquarium number of cells that have
thrived and grown fat there, although
they must there content themselves
with a gravel bottom instead of one
Of mud, which they would seek in
nature, says the New York Sun. The
eel in captivity is rather susceptible to
fungus, but the disease responds readi-
ly to treatment, and the eel never loses
it's appetite. All the cells in this tank
have increased materially in size and
weight there. The eel that has been
in the tank the longest time came from
Cold Spring Harbor and has now been
in the tank about three years. One Of
the cells was caught about a year and
half ago right ia the aquarium; taken
from the valve of pump which had
become choked up. The eel was got
out substantially uninjured. It has
about doubled it's weight since then.
The cells are fed ON chopped-up CLAIMS,
with occasionally some live hllies,
which they are easily able to catch and
which they like. Killies, in fact, make
good bait in fishing for cells, with the
killie hooked through the hack in such
a way as not to kill or deprive it of the
power of motion.