Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-23
INSPECTION OF ARMY POSTS
Assistant Secretary M9ikleiohn Talks of His
Resent Tip.
LOCKING OUT FOR NEEDS OF SOLDIERS
War Department Desires TO Have
Comfortable und sanitary Homes
for Troops on Their Return
from Foreign Service.

WASHINGTON. Nov 22.-(Spccial Tele-
gram Assistant Secretary of War Meikle-
John speaking of his visit to the military
posts in Nebraska and Wyoming, said there
was no significance attaching to the inspec-
tion CT the garrisons visited, but the trip
was largely undertaken for the purpose OF
aiding the quartermaster's department in It's
rehabilitation OF some of the barracks. He
said he would probably make a report OF
his inspection. but for use only as guide
to Quartermaster General Ludington, who
has the betterment of the poets in hand.
my trip was interesting from many
standponts,' said Mr.. Melklejohn, but
especially from that of a War department
official whose ambition 1t Is to secure the
very best results for the troops when they
return from foreign service and have to
settle down to the humdrum OF garrison
duty. Barracks have to be provided sewage
perfected and these countless other th.ngs
which tend to the happiness of our soldiers
appointed to protect our people within as
well as without our borders. Wherever
went found the people in very prosperous
circumstances, thoroughly content and
heartily supporting the president in his
policy OF putting down the insurrectionists
in the Philippines
Already the streets of Washington are as
suming crowded condition. indicative of
the approaching session of congress. Fa-
miliar figures are beginning to show on the
thoroughfares and everywhere there is in
creased activity particularly noticeable In
contrast with the dullness of the summer
just ended OF the Nebraska delegations
Congressmen Mercer and Stark are on the
ground ready for the sessions work. Con-
gresham Burkett and his secretary, George
Tobey, are expected to reach the capital to-
night, while congressman elect Robinson
and Neville will come in the next few days.
OF the South Dakota delegation, Senator
Kyle is here. Congressman Gamble and
Burke are expected by the end of the week,
while Senator Pcttigrew will remain in the
Black Hills until after Thanksgiving.
Senator Clark of the Wyoming delegation
is in town and his colleague Mr. Warren,
is expected early next week..
A carload OF the products OF Nebraska
farms and factories has been collected by
the Department of Agriculture and will com
prise part Of a boatload shipment for dis
play at the Paris exposition
Napoleon B. Washington of Omaha bae
been temporarily appointed watchman on the
new postoffce building. vice Gibson Wash
ister and was selected in the absence OF
Hills OF the Treasury de-
partment. Mr.. Gibson has taken an exami-
nation for watchman, but was not certified
by the Civil Service commission, hence his
failure to be reappointed, although he was
strongly backed by Senator Thurston and
Douglas county republicans.
Mrs w. II. Michael and daughters who
have been visiting Nebraska and Dakota
friends the last two months, have returned
TO Washington.
The postoftice at Schaller, Ia, has been
assigned to the presidential class.
Josiah T.. Girton wac today appointed
postmaster at Normal, Lancaster county, |
Neb., vice l.. Mundy, dead, and Joseph H.
Castler at Utica, Seward county, Neb, vice
:. Greenwood resigned. Mrs. Flora Dyk
was appointed poetmstress at Nieveen,
Charles Mix county, S. D.