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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29
PORTER FOR THE CABINET.
Will Probably BE at the Head Of
Colonial Affairs.


New York, June GA special to
the Herald from Washington SAYS: A
new executive branch of the govern
ment with the title. department Of
Colonial Affairs and Foreign Com
merce,' OF something similar to it, is
deemed by the administration abso.
lutely necessary to meet lew conditions
which confront the United States AS a
result of the war with Spain.
The word "colonial" is repugnant
for political reasons to some OF the
mem bers of the cabinet, because it
smacks of imperialism. and it is prob.
able that some other title will be
adopted. The meaning, however, will
be the same. Preliminary to recon-.
mendations to congress on this snb.
ject, data is row being compiled con.
ce1ning the control of the colonies by
foreign powers and the extension O.
our commerce into foreign fields, and
members of the cal met and subordinate
officials of the administration are Civ.
ing much thought and time to the de.
tails OF the proposed new depaltmen
American Consuls on duty in the
colonies belonging to foreign powers,
especially those of Great Britain, are
to be called upon for full reports upon
list of questions now preparing for
submission to them. Robert p. Por.
ter, who is looked npon as the probable
head OF the proposed cabinet office
when created, will lie consulted in le.
gard to the plans for extending foreign
commerce, which is to become feature
OF the new 1eDartnnut
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29
Killed by His Wife

New York, June 26.-IIarvev I
ramsey ticket-seller at the Madison
Square garden, was killed nv h,s w;fo
.ouay: Mrs. Ramsey, who, it is
thought, was insane, cut her husabnd,s
throat with razor as lie Law sleeping
III their room in the Garden hotel
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

There Is a wide range in the Anglo
Saxon moral standard. In England the
people tolerate barmaids, but object to
Sunday newspapers. and in America it
Is considered wicked for women to dis
pense liquors aud the barmaid would
not be tolerated, but Sunday newspa-
pers are considered bencfcence.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

A Falmouth scientist has expressed
the opinion that a strong magnetic
current was responsible for the de-
Election of the Paris from her course.
This sounds something like the plea of
the modern sinner who gets "hypno-
tied into ong-doing.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

That an English countess Is said to
be serving behind a counter as a shop
girl. suggests the number Of American
noble marriages where Cash" plays
such a part.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

The subject of the removal of wom-
ems hats in church is an unhappy off
shoot of the perfectly rational and just
fled demand for their removal in the
theater. 1t is pity that even the sim
plest reform must bring follies in its
train
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

when a man born in foreign coun-
try desires to be naturaliZed in the
United States, he must forswear allie
glance to the prince, potentate, state
ment his birth took place. With Gu
bans coming to the United States 1t is
difficult to see what sovereignty they
should renounce, Certainly it is net
the Spanish, fer the King of Spain
now has nothing to do with Cuba, for
Cuba has no recognized government.
1t is hardly the United States, for a
candidate could not forswear allegi-
ance to this government and in the
same breath swear everlasting fealty
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

The Galveston News remarks that
there are some duties the press owes
the public and there are also some du-
ties the public owes the press. The
latter is frequently forgotten while the
former is always insisted upon.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29
Trust Advances price

Flttsburg, June 26.-The window
glass combine known as the American
u'ass Company. has again advanced
the prices OF window glass. The in.
crease ranges from S to 10 nsr cant ..,
takes place Immediately.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

Lampasas. Tex, June 70 ,,orthrss'
j. Lloyd. living seven m'i'' dauebtsr'
Of this place. with her tiv o. o' ssut ID
and a visitor, Miss ChildeT1ss, u.s.. 'v ysaps
bathing in a creek today; ..s;, dsptA
est girls went beyond 'n'
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

One Of the absurd allegations brought
against his native land by William
Waldorf Astor is that the people over
here think that only by a miracle APP
proaching the impossible can a rich
man enter the kingdom Of heaven.
Somebody ought to send Willie a "Tes-
lament and Psalms'-he evidently at
tributes this saying to the Pilgrim Fa-
Tiers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

London, June pa. ]. Balfour
government leader in the house of com.
mons, today assured deputation that
the chancellor of the exchequer was
prepared to give substantial aid to the
proposed Antarctic expedition.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

A new device called smoke-abolish-
er is said to work well, but it would
not need to be much to beat that other
continuance, the New Years cigar
EWear- off.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

There's nothing in putting the Rena
Mercedes on exhibition. The American
fleet made show of the whole Spanish
feet at Santiago.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

A new cure for headache Is an
nounced. The sufferer simply walks
backward for about ten minutes. The
only objection to it is that the pain is
usually more severe at the end of the
walk than at the beginning.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29
y.iIow Feyer Victims

Washington, June 24.-Ol u, R,coks
terday's date Governor'oen' ,ha death
cables the war department 'D S.utsgi
of two more enlisted men az ''
from yellow fever.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

London. June 26.--The officials q,
I"o foreign Office this morning sent
al oassador Choate formal memoran.
GUN enbodying the temporary agree.
question. 'ouhoar!
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

Tesla the electrician, declares he can
signal to Mars. Any one who possess
es a pocket handkerchief can do the
same thing
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

The doctor who announces the dis
covery Of Il perpetual-youth elixir in
lymph of the goat should take care that
he doesn't become butt of ridicule.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

The fact that the navy is advertising
for more musicians doesn't necessarily
mean that America intends to make
any other nation dance this year.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

A woman who claims to have Tilted
Funston has appeared. but to her credit
be it said she has not as yet announced
an intention to lecture.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

AS to dying rich, rs a matter of fact
all represent the same amount of dust
In the end.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

When flying machines become regu-
lar methods of transportation Of course
they will travel on the direct air line
routes.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

An expedition has started out to find
Aldree. The next thing in order in
that line will be to find the expedition.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

Australia reports a wind storm that
blew large fish thirty feet high out of
the water. That was pretty big wind.
Also a pretty big fish story.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

The Arizona Indians have been vac
cinated. Hereafter there ought to be
fewer outbreaks among them.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

The kiIsy of Siam has had his salary
increased from $50 TO $50 per month
and he can now wear brooches.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29
Coal in China.

twenty times as much coal as in all
Europe.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29
MAY HELP KRUGER

orange Free State Making W.,
arations. ~
BIoemfontein. June se.-yb. =,
laai, OF the Orange Free s,,. ''s
voted SO, $50 fer the increase e' a. !. |
lery. tents and other military , y, y
a resolution was adopted directi,,n, ' !
government to adopt the Msr.. .' J
as the national weapon. Tho NV ~ \
raad also voted f22 500 fo, ' sn' 'ol
ton and e39,35O for other va, n,. ..
Extreme Tension at Can. IT,.
London, June ga dispatch !,
Cape Town to the Outlook GAYS. % !.
tension is extreme. Bushes, !.
standstill and the general fssl;,'
that England must promptly +
matters to an issue. The lespp.
have no difficulty in preventirD /,
ings supporting Sir Alfred Milns,'
titude, the desire being to refrain
embarrassing the imperial au,hmi
The Orange government is u,pi,,
Transvaal to make further Comes,
Many people consider Miner,
chise proposals are useless vithor
granting of II seats to the mimi,
tiers and the right to speak Emil
the volksraad. Otherwise. il v
impossible to select Representative
Failing in these concessions, the
nesburgers say they prefer a
providing security and judicis
educational reforms.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-29

Published Every 1hur-uay.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
Personal AND OTHERWISE.

The election of N. b. Scott Of West Vir-
ginia to the senate now makes the number
Of Ohio men in that body a round dozen.
Ex-Governor Taylor of Tennessee granted
693 ~pardons, combinations and respltes dur
ing his two years in office. On the last
day of his term he signed forty-three par
dons.
Ex-Governor r. p. Flower of New York is
a hard worker and a man of regular hours.
He is at his desk in Wall street every morn
ing at s, allows himself just fifteen minutes
for a light lunch at noon, and does not con-
slider the working day at an end until 6 p. m.
One of the most respected citizens OF Lang
try, Tex, is Squire Bean, who, in early
days. was justice OF the peace, sheriff and
saloon keeper. His custom was to try cases
while sitting on the end of his bar. The
sign outside the door read: j. Bean, Cool
Beer and Justice"
Some colleagues of Congressman Mudd SOL
EMMY declare that the Maryland man still
wears the identical red necktle which encir-
cled his throat when he first came to con-
gress. Originally it was a flaming affair,
absolutely sparkling with redness, but it now
has lost much of its brightness, and wonder
is being expressed when Mr.. Mudd will get
a new tie.
The sudden death Of ex-Attorney General
Garland recalls the fact that about two
months ago he said TO eX-Judge Henry w
Scott, in the United States supreme court
1T has been over forty years since l ar
gued my first case. Nothing would please
me better when my time comes to die than
to be stricken right here In this court room
in the midst OF an argument, That would
be a fitting climax to my career"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
TAXES AND IMPERIALISM.
Increased National burdens and the
Men who VIII Bear Them.
Springfield (Mass.) Republican.

Springfield CMass) Republican.
Ex- Minister Edward ]. Phelps has come
out fatty in opposition to the administra-
tons expansion policy, and he wisely calls
special attention to the expense OF 1t. This
would be enormous, he says, and he re-
minds the poor men that they are the ones
who have most concern in the matter:
'"The poor men. who pay the taxes, liz
tie think that when they are shouting for
a greater America they are trying to sad
die themselves with a debt for generations
to come. Every one, unless an absolute
! pauper, pays taxes. The ordinary voter
thinks the greater expense of the govern
ment comes out OF the rich men, but the
man Of moderate means pays much more
than his proportion of taxes"
And we are told that he went on to
show "how the average man would be bene-
flied by direct taxation, whether in the
shape Of an income or legacy tax or any
other scheme whereby the rich would be
forced TO pay their proper share"
The essential viciousness Of indirect taxa
tion has rarely appeared more forcibly than
now, when the people of the United States
entertain schemes Of national expenditure
Of the widest extravaganza with every evil
dence OF indifference or complacence. But
the federal system Of taxation is not only
! ODJeCllUndDle III the COICtdiHltHt lTolH tne
taxpayer Of its operations and their extent.
1t ~unjustly places a disproportionate share
Of the burden of government on the poor
to the relief OF the rich and powerful and
influential in society and government. and 1t
is refreshing to have this fact, so often
denied by the wealthy beneficiaries OF
taxes on consumption, frankly admitted by
one who may be said to be identified with
that particular class. Mr.. Phelps plainly
regards a federal income tax as far more
Just, and as necessary to bring the wealthy
and influential, who are shouting for en-
pire, to a practical appreciation Of what
imperialism means to their own precious
pockets.
AS it is, the cost Of the imperial and
military projects of the administration is
to fall largely upon the poor for the ad-
vancement of the interests of the classes
which benefit from the extension Of the
power and emoluments Of government and
the opportunities for exclusive syndicate
exploitation OF colonial subjects. 1t is q
tax system admirably adapted to such am.
billions in government as are now being
manifested. for the more backs that are
broken under the added burden placed
upon labor the more material will be sup
piled for the voluntary recruiting of impe-
rial armies. These are the concerns pscu
liarly of the common people, which are in.
volved in the great public question Of the
Iov
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
HOLDING TWO OFFICES.
General WhccIcr's Argument Com
trRstcd with the Constitution

chicago chronicle.
The argument OF General Joseph Wheeler
supporting his right to hold a seat in con-
gress and a major generalship in the army
at the same time is not sustained by law
nor by good logic. The constitution could
not be palmer or more conclusive. II says:
mo person holding any Office under the
United States shall be a member Of either
house during his continuance in Office
These words cannot be interpreted to mean
that any person may hold a United States
office while he Is a member OF congress.
The language is not directory, but manda-
tory. 1t Is absolutely inhibitory on the
occupancy of a congressional seat by .
major general in the army.
That part of General wheeler's argument
which says that the strict application OF the
constitution to appointments would fire.
quently deprive the president OF the services
OF men best fitted for special duties 10
fallacious. There are men out Of congress
for any duty in peace or war under the
government. Negotiations for peace with
Spain could have been conducted by agents
outside as well as by agents inside Of con-
gress. Fla men could have been found for
all the presidents special commissions with
out violating the constitution, which says
that no person shall hold any other Office
while holding a seat in congress.
1t is said that for the 10 years OF the OK.
istence OF congress many hundreds OF mem
bers of the senate and house have held ap.
pointive offices. If this has been SO It should
be so no longer. 1t is bad as a precedent
and never should have been followed. But
If 1t should be true that temporary appoint
ments OF members OF congress have been
made for emergencies-mere agents or com
missioners to perform some special duty
that is not a parallel case to holding .
military office in war time, by regular ap-
pointment and confirmation by the senate
The argument is very lame in this respect.
But the trouble Is that this is a law
breaking age. The national Fundamental
law. national statute law. state laws,
municipal ordinances, are regarded as no
restraint on public action IL a dominant
party or a man in a place Of arrogant power
finds it convenient or profitable to violate
their plain letter and spirit. Broken
statutes literally blockade the pathways Of
public duty. A sense of responsibility
seems to inspire men In office or under its
protection. Reform is more necessary in
this direction than in any other. We need
to become again a law-respecting and law
abiding people. Those intrusted with the
administration of the laws should be the
, first to obey them and to enforce obedience
by others. Every evil Of government is the
fruit of defiance to law.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
HOW CUBA WAS TAXED.
Enormous Drain on the b and
Resources of the Island.

The recent report on Cuban revenues rem
dered by the Cuban Evacuation commission,
which had many thing referred to it besides
the management of the withdrawal OF the
Spanish garrison of the island, Is a revela-
ton Of the way in which Cuba has been
drained by the Madrid administration The
commissions report that the cost of the ad-
ministration Of Cuba can be cut down $780,
600, 900 without imparing the efficiency of
any department Of government at first glance
seems incredible, yet when we count up the
items Of retrenchment they indicate as FEAST
BILE their conclusion seems reasonable
enough. Under General Blanco, who was by
no means an extravagant or corrupt ad-
ministrator. the revenues of the island were
about 500, 900, 900. The fixed charges of the
island included $40, 435, 1873 for interest and
amortization of debts, about Sc, 100, 900 for
military administration; $500, 900 for the sal
airy of the governor general and expenses
of his household; 1923, 700 for pensions;
81 ,45O, SS1 for army and navy retired list;
SAP 900 for steamship subsidies, etc. As the
United States has refused to acknowledge
the Cuban debt, the Cuban people are freed
from the charge of more than $40, 900, 900 for
interest, amortization, etc. The pensions,
retired payment charges, the expenses Of
military administration and the viceregal
household go the same way. 1t was SPANS
way not only to charge Cuba with the ex-
penses Of Cuban administration which so
long as affairs were decently administered
was legitimate, but with items that would
not have looked we'll IL put under their
proper headings. Thus Cubans were taxed
for many things which Madrid got. When
Spain was most insistent on the recognition
of our obligation to assume the Cuban debt,
during the peace negotiations, our commits
sioners demanded that the books of Cuban
finance as managed from Madrid should be
laid before them. With this demand Spain
peremptorily refused to comply and the Gu
ban debt episode was dropped. OF course
while we are maintaining an army in Cuba
it will be impossible to reduce the revenue
to a peace-time basis, but even with our ex-
penses repaid by the Cuban revenue, taxa
tion OF the island can be cut down many
millions below the Spanish requirements. In
addition to the direct Spanish taxes, the Gu
bans were compelled to pay another tribute
by a tariff which forced them to buy OF
Spain what they could have purchased
cheaper nearer Cuba.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02

come derived from their lease, sale and
interest on university funds is con-
stantly growing. This revenue has been
generously augmented out of the con-
tributions of the taxpayers by each sue
ceeGing legislature. While its legiti-
mate demands will always be cheer
fully met, the university ought to play
fair with taxpayers to the extent of ask
ing openly for what it wants instead of
trying to cover its appropriations up
under blanket levies whose amount no
one can possibly estimate in advance.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02

Chicago Chronicle.

The world owes every man a living-if the
man can get it. But If he happens to seek
a livelihood in a vocation controlled by
some great captain Of industry who needs
money with which to advance the cause Of
higher education the man is very likely to
meet with some difficulty. Such appears to
have been the experience of August Brand
ing, oil dealer, of Carnegie, Pa. Branding
foolishly conceived the idea Of making his
living by selling oil in competition with the
Standard company. He is dead now. Com
mitted suicide because the competition OF
$500, 900, 900 against perhaps $500 was too I'M
equal to sustain. Branding, however, was a
poor, shiftless devil. If he had had financial
sstuteness combined with exemplary piety
he might have been alive today.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
CASE OF GENERAL EAGAN.
strong Plea for a Mitigation of His
Sentence.


Philadelphia Ledger.
The news sent from Washington that the
court-martia has found General Eagan
guilty and sentenced him to dismissal from
the service is probably correct, though not
confirmed officially. Under the circum-
stances, the court could probably do no less
than this, since he was clearly guilty or
using the language attributed to him, and
If the court found, as it must, that such Ian
guage was "unbecoming an officer and a
gentleman" the logical sequence was that
he must be dismissed from the society OF
officers and gentlemen. But Eagan has been
q brave soldier, he has served his country
well and faithfully and there has not been
even an effort to controvert his assertion
that he has filled the Office OF commissary
general, where there are great opportunities
for gain, at least honestly, II not efficiently.
1t would seem, therefore, a cruel punish
ment to cast him adrift in his old age, with
an indelible stain upon his record, simply be-
cause OF utterances made, as we now know,
under intense excitement and mental strain
1t is in the presidents power to mitigate
the severity of the reported sentence, and II
would seem no more than proper for him to
do so. Eagan must be dismissed from his
post-he could not maintain amicable rela-
tions with the army after this-but he NIGH
be retained in the service and given a po'
sition where he could be useful, without be-
ing conspicuous, and where his pay would
be at least sufficient to keep him and his
family respectfully. The country seems TO
owe him at least so much for his past serv-
ices.