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DIR. Days Testimony.


Concerning DR.. Days testimony. the
court observes that on the Panama there
were two medical officers and several other
commissioned officers, including the quar-
termaster and the commissary of the YES
sell but to none of these were his suspic-
ions communicated. No analysis was made,
or attempted with the means at hand in
the hospital dispensary.
THE beef from which the broth was
made on the Panama has not been positive
ly identified as refrigerated beef, and the
connection between the reSiduum of the
sample taken from the ships cauldron and
that analysed by DR.. Clark has not been
established to the satisfaction Of the court.
In respect to the written report submitted
by DR.. Daily to the major general COM
handing, which included the results of his
observations in respect to the chemical
treatment of the beef, the testimony fails
to show 'Shy the statements therein al
legged wee not brought to the attention OF
superior authority with view to an in
vestgation of the suspicious circumstances
and the application Of prompt and ade-
Quate remedy to any wrong which may
have been developed the result of such
investigation. Nor does 1t appear why the
major general commanding, when such
knowledge came into his possession, should
have delayed so long in bringing it to the
attention Of the President and the Secre-
tary of War
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Gen. Miles Interviews.

At the same time, the court reports, Gen.
Miles was questioned as to the New York
Herald interview with him, published Feb
ruary 1 last; that the general declared GER
tain statements certainly were not made
by him. The report continues:
THE general was asked If there were
other statements he could identify that
were incorrect, to which he replied irrele-
vanity. except by repeating that he told
the reporters he declined to be interviewed
Later, in answer to the question Would
you like that to be taken as the answer
that 1t did not take place, or that it diff
fered In material respects from this? Gen
Miles replied, 1t differed materially"
After referring to the testimony of Re-
porters Reid and Berry upon this point,
the report states:
AS noted above. the general specifically
disclaimed responsibility for one statement
which was attributed to him, wherein he Is
reported to have said that he had over
whelming evidence that the embalmed beef
was treated with chemicals in order to pre-
serve it, but this statement quoted by Gen
Miles is found in Mr.. Red's report of the
interview. The testimony of both Mr.. Reid
and Mr.. Berry agrees In the verify of the In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

We cen sell you CARRIAGE at SIS % that
many stores couldn't sell under So Ii is
rattan with roll body ~ s.
credit epS Rieely made At Cash or S. .05
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

Col Maus is censured for his failure to
call the attention of the War Department
to DR.. Days report. october % last, that
the refrigerated beef had been treated with
preserVatives, in the following words:
The silence of Col. Maus on so impor-
tant a matter as the chemicalized beef re-
ported by Maj. DAILY, and personally known
to himself. is most remarkable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

siDEBoAfSD at surprise. Its very
large, made Of o4k-inely rarved-cournfns
hhed drawers and also linen drawer. and has
nlr 4aR'''n <, S casb pl'5 HF Sill zg
Credit. ............- ~ II oD
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any such reports received until more than
one month after hostilities ceased
As to the refrigerated beef specifically the
court states: 1T has been seen that on the
Recommendation of the major general COM
handing. dated August 2, 1898, shipments
TO Porto Rico were discontinued and were
not resumed during the remainder of the
year. This seems to have been the first in
timation received by the War Department
that the major general commanding pre-
ferred native to refrigerated beef as an
article of supply for the troops serving in
Porto Rico. previous dispatch under date
OF July 20. conveying the information that
beef cattle were procurable in Porto Rico,
not having been received
Although this recommendation gave rise
to some embarrassment to the War De-
partment, since two dispatches sent by the
major general commanding on July Ii and
1S respectively, had urged the continuance
OF the Atlantic liners in service upon the
ground OF their great carrying capacity for
troops animals and supplies. special men
tion being made of refrigerated beef in
both MISUNDERSTANDING the ap-
parent conflict in the recommendations of
the major general commanding-his request
was adopted and shipments of refrigerated
Deer TO Porto Rico were discontinued after
the sailing of the Manitoba on August D.
In respect to the allegation that the re-
frigerated beef had been treated with pre-
serVatives, but little testimony has been
submitted by the major general command
ing in support Of his contention There is
substantial unanimity in the testimony of
officers who used the beef in Cuba and
Porto Rico, as well in the camps of in
struction in the United States, that, at the
time of such use, they had no reason to be-
heVe. or cause to suspect, that it had been
chemically treated with a view to its pre-
servation. There is absolutely no testi-
mony to the effect that the refrigerated
beef was so treated while in process of
manufacture; on the other hand, the teSti
mony as unvarying that cold air alone is
relied upon as a preServative agent.
The testimony submitted by the maj
general commanding, in respect to the
case with the meat at the time of its issue
to the troops, none of it, as has been SEEN
relating to the use Of preservative agents
in the course of it's slaughter or prepara-
ton for market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

Large, Fine ROCKER. with rattan seat
high back and broad arms. Suit 90
s soie for house or porch. Cash or eVSC
Ske0lt. !. -. -. - = ~ o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

A Pretty Oak PARIOR TABLE worth 81 %
Finely made and fiji ishcd with a o.
top g24X2p. great value-Cash SSVC-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

Those who want ICE BOXES con have this
opportunity. good box, faultIess in con-
credit Sssh s ss is~ 6. 5s' Cash Or S2.08
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

Our S5.s5 leader INTERPRETATIONS is all
right. Vel lined with dry air process,
!: E: pa, VS." cash i F;iss. .i sSs S5.05
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>athe on the hOOf.
The court declares that no reliance should
nave been placed on the cattle of those
| islands as certain means of subsistence
1t adds that 1T has been contended that
beef cattle should have been sent to Cuba
from the states, landed through the surf,
as were the horses and mules. herded near
the troops, slaughtered as required, and the
troops supplied from this source instead of
from cold storage. The court does not SUBJ
scribe to this view in so far as relates to
the period of field operations before the
surrender. The commanding general of the
expeoli iI characterizes as absurd such
proposition, and many of his commanding
omcers, whose opinion is given in the teSti-
fnony, conceded with him in the impracti-
caoilty or 1nexpediencg OF such a project.
Inc court concurs imithe opinion of these
men whose experience in active military
service dated from 1861
1t is well known that it was with the
greatest difficulty that sufficient transports
Were secured to carry Bhe, army to Santiago
and to return 1T to the states. to say moth
ing of the delay to the Porto Rican expedi-
hon on account of non-availabilfty of trans
ports. The landing OF beef cattle and their
herding on shore within the limited area
controlled and available, ian a country full
OF raV1nes, jungle anda forests. would have
been attended with very great difficulty and
losses; besides. there was practically no
cavalry with the expedition to herd and
guard the droyes
Until several days after landing the
hesh or such animals would have been
unit for human food. All was excitement,
and there was necessarily much confusion;
and under such circumstances beef herds,
in the opinion of the court, would have been
an incunsbrance rather than benefit.
After a base had been secured at Santiago
harbor, no doubt cattle could have been
landed; indeed. some were landed in Oc-
tober and November, but the weight Of
testimony is that, save under those cir
cumstances, which were altogether favor
able to the animals, the refrigerated beef
was often preferred to the beef from cattle
freshly Slaughtered.
Refrigerated Beef.
The court finds that no reports of unfit
ness or unsuitability were forwarded to the
War Department by any general officer
serving in Cuba or Porto Rico while the
field operations were In progress. nor were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

This offer is positively wonderful A DIN
NER CHAIR EPrdsomeIy gotten IN and
finished for 81 %. Very large ~ Il So
s @sse q 4, P ea.5 and d S yi& cane Is
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terview az reported by. the former and this
is found In the Herald Chipping. The court
does not therefore ignore this paragraph.
but treats it as part of the allegations
which are under investigation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

We can give l,wer priced Red. Of course
But We just pick out coed leader for men
tea SO that you can gauge the others by IT.
Here's a very heavy aad eaborately Brass
trimmed White ENAMEL BED, with brass
spindes and rails, with bow de - ns
foot-extended foot. AT Cash Nh WS
or Credit. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. WV y ~
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21
PuhIic Eating Houses.

Public eating houses are established
in a number of German cities to provide
meals for workingmen at cheap prices
so as to do away with the evil effects Of
the dinner pail Those in Chemnitz
during 1898 sold 435, 900 dinners; re-
ceipts were $17. 500 and expenditures
So. 500. The city of Grenoble- France.
also maintains a municipal restaurant
at which about 1,20O meals a day are
served.
At the outset the enterprise needed
municipal aid, but it is now self sup
porting. The municipality owns the
property used, for which it receives a
nominal rent, and the accounts are re-
ported in the books Of the municipality
Any surplus is deposited in the city
treasury as a reserve TO draw from
when prices Of provisions are high.
There are also other instances through
ont France Of similar institutions with
out municipal aid. several establish
ments being in operation at Paris
Lyons and Bordeaux.
Somewhat akin 10 such institutions
are municipal bakeries. which are TO be
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21
A Grateful Cat.

A Boston family had a cat OF
which they thought great deal.
The cat was sick, and IN spite III
careful nursing, catnip tea and
all they could do, the cat grew
worse, and they had to call the
doctor, The doctor soon put pussy
on her feet az in.
Not long after this doctor was
called again TO see a member II
the same family. No sooner had
toe doctor entered the room Than
the car appeared, took a seat b.
side The doctor ami did not STIR
until the physician had LEFT. Every
day the doctor returned, and every
day The cat sprdng to greet him
with every appearance of delight.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21
Uncut Books.

1t is stated that most of the books in
the library Of Mr.. Delane, the famous
editor of the London Times. which have
lust come into the market. are uncut
not uncut in the publisher sense Of
the word, but uncut by the paper knife
A careful examination Of the Libraries
of many men less busy than Delane was
would probably reveal Il similar state
Whether or not tine circumstance Is one
to make merry over is another mater.
There is every reason Why man vic
is attracted to books should hny them
Mark Pattis0n insisted that Il large lro-
portion Of the income shoIli regularly
be expended in that way-bdt there II
no particular reason Why every n'oi
bought should he read at once. PsoO-
ably Delane anticipated a time when
he would have leisure to read every
thing he possessed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21
Tho Anfncrnt,s nrother.

THE late John Holmes. says the
Boston Transcript. PRESENTED any i'm
puted superiority Of his brother to him
self Gu one occasion a man who was
introduced to him exclaimed What.
John Holmes The brother Of Oliver
Wendell Holiness No, sir rotorted
John Holmes with characteristic hu-
NOR. he is the brother Of me. His
verses and short sketches have been
handed round in manuscript. and II Is
possible that a collection may be made
of them Like his brother. John Holmes
was Of something less than average
height He was. however Of heavier
build and had remarkably thick bead
of snow white. bushy hair Ye&4 ago
John Holmes belonged to a famous
whist club. the other members Of which
were James Russell Lowell, his brother
ip-lav; DR. Estes Howe. and John Bart
lett Of Familiar Quotations fame
John Holmes was the last link connect
ing the Cambridge Of today with the
Cambridge Of the past
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21

The Lincoln (Ga.) journal says:
1.-THE Journal offers, as usual one
years subscription to the person bring
ing it the largest watermelon. We hope
a number of our farmers will enter the
race this year, as it is no fun unless
there is some competition. Colonel
Crawford, who has heretofore held an
undisputed field, has run out of bis fine
seed and it is probable that his raisings
will not be as large as formerly. This
gives everybody an equal showing. So
when the time comes bring along your
melon; if it doesn't weigh but 40
pounds, your chances will he good
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21
LlNCOLN'S NOMINATION.
Convention Felt the Mcsmeric inhu-
ence of the Rail Splitter.

Convention Felt the Mesmeric Infiu-
ence of the Rail Splitter.
In the Office of w. H. starr Of the
firm of J. q. Starr q Sons, in Decatur
Ills. in a neat frame, Is a well pre-
served letter, written by the late Joseph
G. Starr. who knew Lincoln quite we'll
Below is a copy Of the letter, which ex-
presses the general estimate OF the peo-
pie in 1860:
DECATUR, Ills. May 90, 1850.
To the Starr Family, Lewisbcrry York Coun-
". Pa:
Ihave received two or three letters that
have not answered, and l have no excuse, only
that have been careless, and If you VIII for
give NE will try and DO better hereafter.
was at Chicago at the national convention.
There were quite exciting times. Seward :
friends were very anxious for his nomination.
and on Friday morning, when the convention
convened. il was thought he would receive the
nomination. somehow or other there was
mesineric influence come over the delegates
that made them vote for honest Abe Lincoln,
the rail splitter. Such excitement you never
saw when il was announced that Ale was the
nominee. The cannon commenced firing, ana
bands Of music rent the air, and shouts went
up from the thousands that were On the out
side Of the WigWam. Immediately there was
procession formed and marched through the
streets In the procession were 10 be seen men
with rails and scantlings upon their shoulders
Just as much as they could carry. In less than
an hour after the nomination the Pennoy wanna
delegation had banner with this inscription
on II: Pennsylvania good for 2U,OJO majority
for Old Abe Lincoln, the man that can split
rails and maui Democrats
We can carry every western and northern
state with the ticket. If Seward would have
Neen nominated IL would have been doubtful,
although, as far as am concerned, Iwould just
a. soon vote for Seward as any other man.
have seen Old Abe. talked with him and
have heard him speak several times. BE IS a
No. man. Just as good as lives TO fill the pres
idential chair He used 10 split rails in this
county and drove OK teams and came 10 De-
catur barefoOted. That is about 30 years ago.
He is about 6 feet inches high, 81 years old.
Inclosed you will find three pictures Of him,
and they are correct. They show his features
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21

exactly And also you viii find a splint from
rail which he split with mis- own hands ltook
il from d rail that was being expressed 10
Maine There are about 1850 rails IN this
county that he made aud they have all been
brought 10 Decatur There are orders for them
every da- The rail splitting docs not amount
to any , ne Of itself, but II only shows that
man, although he j. poor and day laborer,
can Re elevated 10 the presidential chair
Yours truly. ). u. STARR
W. H. Starr, who jealousy preserves
the foregoing letter, states that be re-
members quite well that he went ont
to Lincoln old place with Uncle john
ny Hanks and secured Lincoln rails
which were made into canes, some Of
which were subsequently sent 10 Penn
sylvania. Exchange.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21
Around The world.

Prince Hilkolf, the Russian minister
of railways and telegraphs, says that
when the TranssiheTian railway is fin
ished it will be possible 10 travel around
the world in 33 days, as follows:
"Bremen TO st. Petersburg / = days.
est. Petersburg &c Nladivostok.
travelling by rail ut the rate Of 80 miles
an hour, 10 days.
"Vladivostok TO San Francisco by
steamer, 10 days.
"San Francisco to New York BY rail
AZ days.
"New York to Bremen by steamer,
days.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21
Chinese civil Service In the Way.

All the high places in Chinese official
dom are open to competition, but the
highest prizes are given not to the stu
dent of modern literature or letters. not
to the best mathematician or modern
scholar. not TO the best scientist, but 10
the most advanced student Of Chinese
history. Study Of any subject outside
Of history is therefore apt to be taken
up in disintorested, half hearted man
ner. The Chinese worker is painstak-
ing, if somewhat dull, careful in work
ing out details and painfully exact in
carrying out orders If the desire for
isolation on the part Of the governing
classes were once broken through and a
demand for western civilization and
intercourse were aroused. an awakening
among the people would rapidly follow.
-Cassier's Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21

Was lour marriage the re nit #
love at first sight
Yes; On my part. Had | been
gifted with second sight IL never
have married.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21
Relief I'm Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder disease
relieved in six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure 1t Is 4
great surprise OH account Of its exceed
ing piomptness in relieving palm in
blades, Kidneys and back, in male or
female. Relieves retention Cf water al
most Immediately. Ii YOU want quick
relief and ciire this is the remedy. sold
by B. Schmitt, Druggist Woodstock
VI
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21
Nice That Spin Ike Tops.

j ,pan has a breed of mice which
are a puzzle to natnlalis's. a of.
fereut periods If the day They
whirl round aud round for bOurs
ut a time. il person should htt a
mouse when it is whlrllng, The
animal will resume its whlIllng
the mon ent it is set down.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21

"When tie Oregon comes. " said
Aguinaldo's most intimate friend. lyon
had better drop fighting and 80 to
farming. Whereupon the willy insur-
rent chief. who knows something about
The fighting qualities of the Oregon,
replied. II would if 'dahop'-Boston
Advertiser
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21

Mrs. Minks-ISn'tlt queer nat
such little bit of . county ~
+ gland can RUE such vast
amount Of territory
Mr. Mink~-Well, | don't know,
You're not yery olg yourself, my
dear,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21

The Sandwich Islanders are so
fond Of II g s9a st they actually
tea !, their children to swim long
before tu,y are ahle to walk.
The tluitst mites play z tmes III
water well ont of their depth.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21
Tetier, SaIi-Rheum and Ec-
ZCIla,

The intense itching and smartng incl
dent to these diseases, is instantly az
layed By applying Chamberlain's Eye
and Skin Ointment. Many very bad
cases have been permanently cured by
it. 1t is equally efficient for itching
piles ana fayorite remedy for sore
nipples. chappcd hands. chilblains, frost
bites and chronic sore eyes. p cts. per
box. For sale by X. l.. Irwin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21

found at Rome and at novno, in Rus
STA. Stockholm owns municipal liquor
stores for the working classes, who can
not obtain drink without ordering food
Municipal Affairs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21

May be worth to you more than 800
if vou have a child who soils bedding
from incouteuence Of water during sleep.
Cures old and ycung alike. II arrests
the trouble at once. 81. Sold by B..
Schmilt Druggist, Woodstock. Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21

Wife (ou Hoard ship, trying to
comfort her seaslck husband and
change the cure Mt of his thoughtS)
Darling, has the moon come up
ye''
Husband (groaning)-lt has li |
swallowed it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21

10 those afflicted with Kidney or
Bladder Diseases l. foiey's Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21
FISHER s co.
UNDERTAKERS & EnBALMERS,
HARRIsyILLE, VA.

our business was established forty years
ago and we have all modern improvements in
our line.
We purchase and carry full line of cloth,
and wood caskets also walnut baskets. of our
own manufacture. a full stock of robes al
ways on hand.
Ne have a fine hearse and team and will
give prompt attention 10 all calls day and
night All sails by phone answered promptly.
ter- We will not De undersOld hy any one
in the Valley and our terms are always ac-
Apr l4-,}mO
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21
She Squeaked.

Little Mary was discovered enc
day by her mott er vigorously ap
plying the oil can to the Kittens
mouth. On being reprOved, ste
replied: wv BY, mamma, kitty
squeaks so aWfully when pnIl her
tall
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21
Promptly Reaches the Seat
Of all Blood Diseases and
Cures the Worst Cases. disc E.

ments or troubles so obstinate
TO cure such real, deep-seated
offer such ineontrovertible evi
is a curel 1t gees down to the
foundation Of the very worst ca
not, like other remedies, dry N
only to break forth again NOR
trace of faint, and rids the sys
Mrs. T. w. Lee, Montgomery
ago l was inoculated with poi:
my babe with blood faint. |
ulcers from head to foot, and in
to die. Several prominent phi
to no purpose. The mercur
gave me seemed to add fuel t.
devouring me. l was advised
wonderful cures made by it, Il
proved from the start, as the Il
to the cause of the trouble and
bottles cured me completely "
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21
s. S. S. FOR THE BLOOD

remedy purely vegetable and contains
potash other mineral chemical never fails TO
ScOu rheumatism Contagious Blood Poison
Tette Bo Carbuncles
Swift Specific Company Atlanta
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-21
s. s. s. GOES
TO THE BOTTOM.

In every test made s. S. s. easily
demonstrates its superiority over other
blood remedies. 1t matters not how OBJ
stinate the case, nor what other treat
ment or remedies have failed, S. S. s.
ALWAYS PROMPTLY reaches and cures any