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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
THEIR BEEF SPOILED
Some Issued to Rough Riders Was
Thrown Overheard.
had BEEN CHEMICALLY PREPARED
Gov. Roosevelt Says Canned Roast
Was Unfit to Eat.
CORNED NEAT WAS GOOD

ALBANY, n. Y, January Ex-Governor
Roosevelt stated today that he had written
a letter to Major General Miles concerning
the condition. of the meat furnished during
the Santiago expedition. General Miles. at
Washington, has made reference to the re-
cept of that letter. The governor, colo
mel of the regiment of Rough Riders, sub
mitted report to the War Department in
September last, which contained practically
the same account of the condition of the
beef was set forth in his letter to Cen
eral Miles.
The governor in his letter, stated that
four kinds of beef were furnished to the
Rough Riders from the time they left
Florida for Cuba until their return. The
first of these was corned beef. Its quality
was good. The salt in the meat seasoned
the other articles of food, and the men
found it quite paIatable.
Canned Beef Unfit for Food.
The second kind was canned roast beef,
which was without favor or taste, and
would turn the stomachs of those who ate
it. 1t was stringy and tough and without
any qualities which would render it fit
article of food There was but one way in
which the men could eat it. and that was
by making it into stew. Fresh vegetables
Were not always obtainabie. and Stews
could be made only occasionally.
When the Rough Riders left TAMPA a
large quantity of specially prepared beef
was placed aboard The transport on which
they embarked. This beef was in quarters
and was stored in the forward end of the
transport 1t had been prepared by some
special process, unknown to Colonel Roose-
welt, but supposed to be with some form
of solution The transport was out from
Tampa but few hours when this beef be-
gan to smell. The stencil was so great that
the men avoided the forward end of the
transport as much as possible. The meat
could not be eaten. and it was thrown into
the ocean. The fourth kind of beef was
served to the Rough Riders at Santiago
after July %. 1t was of a good quality and
was brought to Cuba in special steamers
with refrigerator facilities.
Facts in Official Report.
These facts We're set forth in both the
official report to the War Department and
the letter of Governor Roosevelt to General
Miles. The official report was accompanied
by reports of the quartermaster and sur
geon of the regiment and those of several
captains
Governor Roosevelt is known to greatly
regret the turn the trouble in the War De-
partmenI seems to be taking, as he feels
that 1t is not so important to fix the blame
as it IS to prevent the recurrence of the
conditions that gave rise to the controversy
The exact text of the governors letter to
General Miles is not obtainabie in this city,
as the governor has kept no copy of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
OAKLAND HOTEL LEASED.
1t Will BE Converted Into n Sanitar-
fum by Syndicate.

Mn m r.
fum by "a Syndicate.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
CUMBERLAND, Nd, January ia
party of West Virginia capitalists have
leased for five years from the Baltimore
and Ohio Railway Company the Oakland
Hotel at Oakland, Nd, and will convert it
into sanitarlum. The following are the
officers of the OF ganization, known as the
Mount Pisgah Chautauqua Sanitarium
Company of West Virginia all residing at
Charleston, w. Va: President, Rev. d. S.
Hammond, DID,; vice president, George W.
Atkinson, governor of West Virginia; treas
urer, II. c. McWhorter, Judge of the su-
preme court of West Virginia; secretary.
George w. Connell; superintendent, DR.. w.
NJ Longstreth. Superintendent Longstreth
has already taken possession of the prop
erty, which will be extensively improved at
considerable cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
Trout Eggs for Maryland Waters.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND. Md, January l3-Fish
Commissioner A. f. George has received at
the state hatchery 100000 brook trout eggs.
Later 100000 more eggs will be received.
1t will take from eight TO fifty days t0
hatch the lot. The fish Matched so far this
year consist of 25.o90 rainbow trout, OF
which 24,0n0 are alive and healthy. About
the last of March the rainbow trout will
be big enough to be distributed in Maryland
waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
GEN. WHEELER'S STATUS.
The House Judiciary Committee Has
Not Begun Its Inquiry.

The inquiry as to the status of Gen.
Wheeler and other members of the House
who are in the army will not be begun by
the House judiciary committee until next
Tuesday. Representative Henderson, chair
man of the committee in a letter of Janu-
ary 6 to Gen. Wheeler and his associates
suggested that any statements they de-
sired to make should be filed within ten
days. This period will be up Monday, so
that the committee can proceed Tuesday.
Thus far no statements have bee received
from any of the members serving in the
army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
Oldest Office Holder I'm Maryland.


CUMBERLAND, Nd, January 13.-Jo-
seph Strong who has been coroner at Cum
berland for over fifty years, and is prob
ably, both in point of age and service, the
oldest state office holder in Maryland, yes
terday celebrated his ninety-sixth birthday.
Mr.. Strong is a vetel an stage driver. He
has been quite sick since last August, but
previous to that time had actively engaged
in the duties of his office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
BANK STOCKHOLDERS ASSESSED.
DepOsitOrs in Defunct Lisbon, Ohio
Bnnk BecOme Anxinus

LISBON, Ohio, January 13.-Consderable
excitement has been caused here among
stockholders of the defunct First National
Bank by notice from the controller of the
currency, requiring them to pay 800 on
every share held by them when the failure
occurred. All must be paid in by February
y, or the receiver will enter suit. Some of
the stockholders may be forced into bank
ruptcy.
Deposltors are now getting anxious The
most conservative estimates of what the
bank Will pay depositors is from 80 to rs
per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
ARMY OFFICER MISSING.
Lieut.. Bennett Wanders on in q De-
Ierium From EeNer.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, January l3-Lieut
William Bennett of the 9th Infantry is
missing. He had been staying with his
father-ln-law, Col. Cochrane, at Fort Thorn
as. Kentucky, while on sick leave having
been seriously afflicted with Cuban fever.
During delrium Thursday he left the
house. coming to Cincinnati and registering
at a hotel, but he did not occupy his hotel
room, and 10 trace of him can be found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13

OF books. but also a wealth of art treasures.
As a friend and admirer of the donor and
founder of the institution. and as an ev-
ide1ce OF my appreciation of his noble gift,
l offer to the library as my contribution a
hero1c-slzed bust of Mr.. Carnegie. With
the best wishes for the future of your mag
nificent enterprise i am. sincerely yours,
&c TRENT TANONE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13

Precinct Detective Horne's Prospects.
It is understood that Precinct Detective
Horne of the 18th street station will be
shortly transferred to duty at headquar-
ters. Mr.. Horne was formerly for Ions.
time stationed at headquarters and he is
regarded as one OF the most efficient officers
In the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13

think that the personal attacks and irrel-
eVant statements contained in the paper
submitted should be eliminated. and before
receiving it as testimony We request that
You viii revise its language. and, if you
choose. resubmit it for our consideration.
We herewith return your papers.
Very respectfully.
(signe6 CHARLES DENNY.
Vice President.
Gen. Eagan refused to discuss the action
Of the investigating commission in return
ing his typewriter statement, with the re-
quest that he revise the language.
Gen. Eagan said that he had carefully re-
Trained throughout from making any state
ments to the press and did not intend to be-
gin il now. So far as his statement TO the
commission was erned ne said, he re-
GREETED the newspaper nOtoriety which it
had already involved. The controversy was
not of his seeking, he said. and he declined
10 say anything further regarding it.
Incident May BE ignored.
Army circles this morning had scarcely
recovered from the shock received yester-
day by the infiammatory statements of
CommissaTy General Eagau. Still in the
consideration of the matter the officers had
reached the point where they began to
appreciate the real gravity of the offense
and 10 understand that it was not TO be
discussed lightly ard without due thought
of the consequences. The case is one en-
tirely without precedent in the military
was a notable disinc!ination on the part Of
the officials TO express any opinion Of the
merits of the case for publication. This
was true from Secretary Alger himself the
head of the War Department. down to the
lowest commissioned officers attached to
the establishment. But privately, it was
evident that nearly all regretted the incl
dent and deplored it as calculated to re-
dound to the injury of rhe whole army
both here and abroad 1t was pointed cut
that the immediate effect woIld be to more
Sharply accentuate the division of the army
into TWO factions. and thus 10 injure the
chances of the enactment of legislation
favorable To the military establishment
What Gen. EaEans Friends Think.
The friends of Gen. Eagan are inclined to
the opinion that no action will follow yes
terdays eruption. II has also been inti-
mated at army headquarters. accepting
theoretically Gen. Eagans disclaimer of
his responsibility 10 the major general COM
manding the army as binding that this
places the responsibility for anything he
says or does on the War Department. II is
conteHded that the department is stopped
nom action in this case. no matter what
The inclination of the officials might be- by
the fact that the President has given his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
EARLY MORNING FIRES.
Tannery, Collar Factory and Car
riage Works Go Up i'm Flames.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, January l3.-The tan
merry of A d. Shotwen x Co., In Manches-
ter, was damaged to the extent of $4,000
by fire at an early hour this morning. The
j. ]. Wright collar factory adjoining was
destroyed. Loss, $1,000.
McDonough's big carriage factory, on
North 18th street, this city. was gutted by
fire at o'clock this morning Loss, s15.0OO.
The late Edward ID. Christian carried
$4,000 life insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13

81 can sell goods without adver-
tfsfns," say one class of busfpes.
men-se-caiied. So they can ret
from Washington 60 baltimore by
riding horse or going afoott hut
the man who takes the cars can
get there a great deal quicker ana
much more easily. Advertising fs
TO any kind of business exactly
what the railway is I'm transpor-
tation. It does the Job quicker and
easter. And, compared with
other newspapers, fin that respect.
The Star fs n lightning expres,
train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
Gen. Breckinridse's Orders,

1t was stated at the War Department
today that orders have been issued to In
spector General Breckenridge to proceed to
Porto Rico and Cuba for a thorough in
spection of the army camps there. 1t is
denied that this order has any connection
with the beef investigation set on foot by
Continued on Second Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
To BE Ignored by the Department.


Nothing of the sort occurred however
much to the general disappointment, and
it was subsequently ascertained that the
Secretary Of War had practically conclud
ed to ignore the incident entirely, on the
broad ground that the commissary general
was protected in his statements before
the war investigating commission by thu
Presidcnts promise that no witness before
the commission should suffer because of
MS testimony. In order to ascertain the
truth of this statement a Star reporter
called at Secretary Alger's office and asked
him the direct question:
Has the department decided to take anv
action with respect to Gen. Eagan's con-
duct before the war investigating COM
mission yesterday"
Secretary Algar turned upon the report er
sharply and said with a tone of asperfty.
DO you think that proper question to
ask me? with an accent on the last word
Yes, certainly do replied the Reporter
who did not understand what had made the
Secretary angry. Subsequently 1t was as
certained that the Secretary objected to
the assumption that the case was one call
ing for any action on the part of the de-
partment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-31
GOSPEL MISSION MEETING.

Today the gospel mission meet ings will be as follows: Rejected opportunities of 1899 by J. s. John. son, II a. m. Turning over new leaf 3 D. m. 10th Century watch night meeting at night. Your last gift unto the Lord in the old year will be taken at the door. Give whatever you wish. Remember the Mission with your New Year dona- tions for charity. The poor need it very much.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-31
AGAINST JOHNSON.
Louis Roth Sues Lewis Johnson and
 Others.

Suit was brought Friday after noon by Mr. Louis Roth in the Jef- ferson circuit court to remove cloud of title to the WI N NE3N " 24 8 and also to quiet title in the plain tiff to the aforesaid lands against the defendants, Lewis Johnson ct.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-31
Here's to you 1900.
The Graphic wishes one and all z happy and prosperious New Year

Look out when you write January Ist. Remember it is not January 1899.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-31

THILDREN'S BALL-One of the ~ most delightful events Of the social season was the tchildren $ bal given at the Bluff City Hall on last Thursday night. The affair, was doubly a success, because of the fact of the zest and vim that it was en- tered into, both by young and old alike. The children of the club are always fitted up in beautiful cos- tunes for this occasion which adds to the luster otherwise predominant ing. The children had full possession of the large and beautiful hall; they held sway anu enjoyed themselves as only children can. It is needless to say that their hearts beat with joy at the fact that they were mon- archs of all they surveyed; such was the case. The children indulged in dancing until II o'clock when the ca- terer served for them a sumptuous supper; during this time the older folks took possession of the chil- dren's playground and danced. It is said that little Miss Helena Eisen- kramer was the belle of the evening. Among the visitors present were Miss Jewell Altschul, of Little Rock; Miss Alice Winklein, of Memphis, and Mir. Roy Pollock, of Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-31
DoYs AND GIRLS ENTERTAIN

-
 D ED-The boys and girls who were home from school to spend the holidays with their relatives and friends have had one evening tender ed them, the pleasures of which they
 will ever remember. It will be a soothing balm to think of the enjoy
 able time they had at the home of
 Miss Kettle Grace in this city on Tuesday evening, when they -
 back to school and are perusin--
 lines of their school books. Iee entertainment took place at the home of Judge and Mrs. A B. Grace on West Barraque street. Miss Grace entertained in honor of Miss
 Katie Johnson, of Tyler Tex. The house was beautifully decorated
 with holly and flowers appropriate ly arranged. The house was Wei filled with the young friends ot Miss Grace there being present something like fifty. The affair was called a salamagundy party, the amusement making it so, consisting of miseel- laneous games played progressive ly. Prizes were awarded. and Miss Edna Buck was successful among the girls, her present being pretty atomizer. Mr. Robert Bell won the prize offered the gentlemen, and re- ceived a handsome silver pencil. NJ ost delicious resreshments were served in a dainty manner; this add ed greatly to the pleasure of the oc- casion. Miss Grace as the little hos tess, showed herself to be possess. ed of those charming qualities as an entertainer that are possessed hy older persons in the realms of s0- eiety. The evening was most en- ioyable one.
 MASCOT EUCHRE CLUB-Miss HA Etta Simon most pleasantly entertained the Mascot Euchre Club Wednesday afternoon at her beauti- ful home. The game at cards were animated, and resulted in Miss HI | NAC AASl prize, being a handsome pair of silver mounted ornaments. The second prize was won by Miss Ida Dreyfus, this being bottle of per- fume. During the afternoon a con- solation prize was sent in by young gentleman irl town. 1t was drawn for by several ladies and after a spirited contest in this manner was awarded to Miss Selma Kuhn. Upon being opened the prize was found to consist of a large bacon sand wieh. Refreshments were resery- ed ill a pleasing manner. Besides the club members the following visi tors were present: Mrs. Morris Cohn of Port Arthur, Miss; Miss Selma Kuhn of Utah; Mrs. Joe c. Meyer and Hennie Aitheimer. The club at it's next meeting will be entertained by Miss Roella SOlmsoh.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-31
SOCIETY,".
Continued from page ;.


 Miss Rutledge, who is one of our city's most successful and accom- plishee hostesses, was unusually at traetive during Thursday after. noon,s entertainment. The follow ing guests were present: Misses Miri- am Dewoody, Reba Dewoody, Will helmina Elliott, Ciarksville, Tenn, Willie Smart, Gussie Taggart, Lucy Hearn, Della McFadden, Arie Me Fadden, Mary Gillespie, Pearl Mur- dock, Wichita, Kan.; Miss Stanford, Minneapolis; Grace York, Eddie Rut- ledge; Mesdames W. D. Hearn, Will Riley and G. J. Vining. Jr.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-31
ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS DUB N ADVANCE
 sgII,HouI ExCEF ZION.

Entered at the Post-office at Pine Bluff, Ark, as second-class mail matter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-31

methods Goods marked
  back with solid truth particular
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-07-31
MAKING PUBLIC POLICY.

In a free country the censorship OF
news may retard, but cannot suppress
the diffusion of knowledge. During
the OWL war, it was often attempted
bv Secretary Stanton but failed. Inc
soldier has the right to use the post
office. and he will write plainly to MS
friends.
The truth about the campaign IN
I,1zon has not been told in the news
paper dispatches because they are sub
iect to control, or their correspondents
are. but gradually the people are get
ting accurate information from the
soldiers themselves about the conduct
of the war The effect Of this 1nfOrma-
tion in shaping public policy Will De
seen in the coming session OF Congress.
On the whole, the volunteers are
rather disguised with the war bust
ness. They are willing enough to hgnt
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-07-31
TEXAS OLD NAME.
Indiananolis Journal.l

Probably the fact is not generally
known that Texas was at one time and
for many years called the New Philip
pines" The first settlement in what Is
now Texas was made by French emf
grants in 1855. During the next TWEEN
ty-fve years there was an intermit-
tent struggle between the French and
Spanish for supremacy, resulting IN
favor of the latter. and in 1914 the
name of the New Philippines was Civ
en- to the country. This was its OIL
cial name in Spanish records for many
years. and until the name OF Texas,
from a tribe Of indians. gradually
came in vogue.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-07-31

1912 was war brought about by one
Of the political parties. The Mexican
war was made by the slave power.
The Civil war was a war for union,
and against general disruption. The
war now existing. has become at last
an effort 20 preserve order, and pre-
vent anarchy in a foreign land. II IS
a new departure. II will not be aban.
dCCed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-07-31
PURE

We have It prepared in quantities 10
supply any or all demands. We will
deliver to your home, If within the city
limits, a trial bottle at % cents. Don't
neglect to order a bottle at once.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-07-31
ENSURES

No skill IS required TO have The air
about your home pure. The cost IS TIL
fling and effect is wonderful. Disiu-
foctine as prepared by US will serve the
nnrnOse
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-07-31
DISlHFECTINE

With the heat o. summer comes the
foul and disease producing air from
the ccsspcol. vaulc and cellar. You
must DE on your guard against the ae-
emulation of trash, garbage. etc; !;
+ IS dangerous 10 have around.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-07-31
In,

Those who are familiar with the
article order it by the gallon, which
proves beyond all doubt thas It IS the
proper thing.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-07-31

New bill at the orpheum tonight.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-07-31

Everyone enjoys it; your health de-
ponds upon it. You can just as well
have it as your prudent neigh5or. Old
and young alike endorse ii.