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Washington sentinel., 1899-06-10

than in Turkey. Does the Russian
representative demand a concession,
the members OF the Tsung liyamen at
once declare that they would gladly
comply but for the overbeaung attitude
OF the representative Of Great Britain;
If il is the English who want something,
the roles are simply reversed. All this
ought to teach us that the keys to the
Chinese puzzle are to be found not in
Pekin, but in London and St. Peters
burg. If there be, as we believe there
is, genuine desire on the part of both
governments to come to an arrangement
with regard to their respective interests
IN China, no amount Of chicane or Of
intrigue in Pekin is :likely 70 stand IN
the way. Many things have happened
since Lord Salisbury first held outlthe
olive branch to Russia to make the De tn
OF reconciliation smooth. There has
been gradual but percepuble cooling
OF the ardor which characterized the
earlier moments Of the Franco Russian
attachment, The domestic crisis
through which the republic is passing
does not increase the affection of the
Government Of the Tsar. Moreover,
events upon which it is needless to dwell
have immensely enhanced the prestige
OF Great Britain, Ii is not too
much TO ask that we should give the
Tsar's advisers credit for honesty and
good faith, until we are in possession of |
evidence that they do not deserve to be
trusted. 1t was another Tsar Nicholas
who observed that, il Russia and Eng.
land said the same thing, there was no
one else to gainsaS it, That remark is
not inapplicable to the state of Euro.
pean politics today.
Washington sentinel., 1899-06-10

CONFEDERATE graves in the
South are well cared for by those
who sYmpathize with the men
whose bones now hll them, but
Southern people have no right,
says the Alexandra GaSstte, to go
into Union cemetery to tend the
graves ot the "rebels" who are
buried therein. Southern people
are taxed to pay for the support
Of Union cemeteries, and President
Mckinley suggested that a small
share OF that tax might be ex-
pended IN the care of Confederate
graves, but that those in the Arl-
ington cemetery, within sight oI
the White House. receive scant
attention is we'll known to every
body who has been to that place,
Washington sentinel., 1899-06-10

JUDGED by the mortality lists
that are received from Manila, the
number oil Americans who are
losing their lives in the Philippines,
both by wounds and disease, is in
creasing fearfully, and as the sickly
season has now commenced, and
as active hostilities are to be pros
ecuted, will be likely to continue
to do so at least tor six months
longer. But there are plenty more
Americans to take the place oI
those who lose their lives in the
conquered provinces, and the peo
pie in this country cheertully pay
all the expenses incurred.
Washington sentinel., 1899-06-10
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ESoLAND, RUSSIA AND CHINA.

Daily Tslegyabh-London, May IS.
At the bottom Of all the difficulties
which crop up in the Far East, as in the
Near East, is the delightfully."- simple
plapsoi Oriental diplomacy OF PLAYING
off one power against another. Many
years Of experience in Constantinople
have not suficed to teach the public the
guileiul simplicity Of this device. In
Pekin it is conducted even more crudelY
Washington sentinel., 1899-06-10

We greatly appreciate the courtesy
shown us. We have spent some time
with your commissioners, incidentally
considering the American Constitution.
Its principles impress us profoundly.
The plan OF government offered to the
Philippines seems, in theory, a good
colonial system. But why should a
nation with your constitution seek to
make colony Of distant people who
have been SO long fighting against Spain
TO secure the same rights that your
Constitution gives? You fought the
same battle in America when you fought
against England"
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-20
EDWARD H. SMITH DEAD.

Edward Henry Smith. prominent
member of ST Adams commandery,
knights Tempiar. Atlantic lodge. +. q
A. NJ, and Greealeaf chapter. died sud
denly Saturday afternoon at his home, o.
Myrtle street. He had been confined to
the house for q week by slight illness,
but Saturday afternoon grew suddenly
worse and died from apoplexy.
Mi. Smith was about 90 years old and
retired from active business life several
years ago. He was at one time many
years ago, a telegraph operator on the
Grand Trunk and was one Of the hrst
men Of the city to engage In this bust
mesa He was gentleman of amiable
disp osition, quiet and retiring in his
manner, but with many warm friends
All who knew him respected and liked
him. He became Mason In 1859 and
was well known in Masonic circles. he
was never married, but lived with his
sister In the house on Myrtle street In
which he was horn. Besides sister, who
is left alone by his death. Mr.. Smith had
two brothers who reside In Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-20
MUST BE ELECTED.

Minneapolis, Feb. 1S.-Capt. Eloi Tor
rance of Minneapolis, Judge Advocate
General of the National G. A. X. organi'
cation, today made his decision in the
matter OF disputed succession to the
national commandership made vacant by
the death of Col. Sexton OF Chicago. the
decision. is that a successor must De
elected; that there is no promotion
in the G. A. Il. through death. Captain
Torrance holds that the executive com
mittee has full power to elect the com
mander. 1t will be unnecessary to call
meeting of the national council The
decision is sustained by a lengthy and
conclusive memorandum.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-20
BRYAN TALKS.
Says That the President Opened the
iscussfon.

Ann Arbor. Mich, February 49,
Col William J. Bryan lectured on Elm
psrinlism" tonight before an audience of
students. members Of the University Of
Michigan, faculty and citizens, which
taxed the capacity of the big university
hall. He said In part:
1.-THE President In his Boston speech
has declared that the future Of the Philip
pines Is In the hands Of the American
people. This Is all that has been con-
tended for by the opponents of the colon
ial policy outlined by those who have de-
manded the forcible and permanent an
nexation of the Philippine Islands. II the
matter Is in the hands of the American
peopie, then 1t Is = subject for discussion
by the American psoph and the only
question to be considered and decided Is
whether the permanent retention of the
Philippine islands IL desll able. While
/ Relieved, and still believe. that 1t WAS
better TO ratify the treaty and make the
fight for Philippine Independence before
the American people rather than through
diplomatic negotiations with Spain,
deny that tho Senators who opposed rati-
ficatiop were In any way responsible fer
the commencement of hostilities. The
responsibility rests not upon those who
opposed the treaty but upon those VINO
refused to disclose the nations purpose
and left the Filipinos to believe TINT their
fight against Spain, instead Of bringing
them Independence, had only brought
them change Of masters. 1t was the
desire to be independent that led tho
Filipinos to resist American authority
and their desire for Independence was not
inspired by any American opposition to
the terms of the treaty. 1t will be remeEa.
bere that the Fihpinos issued u declara-
ton Of independence last summer before
the treaty was negotiated. Opposition TO
the treaty, therefore. could not have
caused desire for Independence which
was expressed before the treaty was
made. If It Is wrong for anyone in this
country to inspire IN other races desire
for self government the imperialists
cannot conIne their reproaches 10 the
living. They must lay the blame upon
American statesmen long since dead.
Independence for the Filipiuos under u
protectorate which will guard them from
outside Interference while they work out
their destiny Ia consistent with American
traditions, American history and Ameri
can interests The sooner the declaration
is made, the sooner will oome the rewards
assured TO individuals and nations who
strive to do good"
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-20
IN A BLAZING CAR.

New York, February lS.-Car No. lIl0
of the Lsnox avenue underground trolley
road was running north bound on Lenox
avenue at six CLOCK last night when the
passengers were startled at l2ist street by
a big cloud of smoke putting up through
the floor.
Almost instantly the whole forward
part of the car burst into mass Of flames.
The motorman shut of the current and
Jumped. He did not have time to apply
the brakes.
The car, which had been going at a
good rate of speed, continued running
under its own momentum for more than
two blocks, much to the discomfort Of the
ssven passe myers. who rushed shouting to
the rear door. When the car finaliy
stopped in the middle of the block all OF
them jumped of, and no one waited to
complain that the snow and slush were
over the level of shoe tops.
s, John Hillary. the conductor. an
Policeman John Cooney of the West l25tt
street station had race for the nearest
IRE alarm box. Cooney won, and turned
in the alarm. Before the department ar,
rived, however, the car had been con
sumsd. Only the iron tt ucks remained or
minutes, until they were lifted OF anC
thrown TO the side Of the roadway.
Detective Insulation OF wire werk undei
the car v believed to have been the oAus<
of the accident The car was valoed al
about $1,000.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-20
The WAR INQUIRY.
IL WIN Get Down 90 Business at IFS
Next Meeting.

Washington, February 49, What was
the character of the beef when the govern
ment received itS" This h the question
to which the court Of inquiry ordered by
the President will first address It's atten-
ton. This Is the question 70 solve which
the chief efforts Of the court will BE- di.
rected.
Whether the beef was good or bad when
the government received It is the great
issue. The question whether IL was treated
with chemicals 10 part Of the same issue.
The Investigation will be thorough, but
ehis does not mean that It will DO ram
bling and scattering. The members OF the
military court, IL Ia said, have clear
Idea OF what they are expected 10 settle.
Their first duty. as they conceive it, lie TO
ascertain what the beef YVES when IL
passed from tine contractors into the
hands of the government.
II, afterward, the beef was not properly
distributed or was handled badly by old
cials, that Is a different matter. The lead
Ing question IL as to the condition OF the
beef when 10 left the contractor.
IL the government received BAD beef, or
beef chemically treated. from the contrac-
tors then General Miles charges are sus-
tanned. 1t will be unnecessary 70 90 FUR
ther. II the beef. when 1t came from the
contractors. was good and wholesome,
and not chemically treated. then the ale
cations to that extent must be baseiess.
The court. as informal discussion fore.
shadows it's line of action, will begin
with q careful Investigation Of the beef
question within the limits indicated. The
court will narrow the Investigation. net
in the direction of slighting any part, but
with the purpose Of concentrating II
upon the main Issue.
In accordance with this view OF the
duties, the court will go TO the packing
centers, Chicago, South Omaha and
Kansas City, at an early stage Of the In.
vesti Cation, and make personal exami-
nation of the refrigsrating and canning
processes.
The court met yesterday to outline the
proceedings. Col Davis, the recorder,
said that all Of Saturday win be spent
looking over tbs report Of rseimental and
other commander who wero in Cuba and
Porto Rico. The witnesses also will b.
selected.
The proceedings of the war inquiry com
mission viii be looked to for suggestions
Of witnesses. The taking Of testimony
will hardly begin before Monday.
General Miles Is expected to testify trst,
presenting his charges and their rounda.
tionA
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-20
THE NEWS IN BERLIN.
Diplomats Are Not Talking About the
Samoan Affair.

Copyright 1899 by the Associated Press.
Berlin, February 49, The meat inspeo-
ton bill passed by the Bundesrath on
February 10, provides from an expert in :
spection inland before and after slaught-
ering cattle, hogs, sheep. goats and
horses, excepting what are killed for do
mestic consumption. This is regarded as
only an agrarian compromise. The bill
contains many details Of home inspection.
Ii not only excludes diseased meat, but
meat OF insufficient nutritive value The
bill is considered to provide the minimum
meat inspection required throughout the
empire. leaving to the separate states the
question of adding other features. The
measure has now gone to the Reiohstag
where it is certain to lead to stormy
debates.
Much surprise is expressed in the press
affairs. during the debates. did not mem
ton Samoa. A high foreign Office official.
however, said to the correspondent here
OF the Associated Press:
This was solely due 20 the fact that
an agreement has been reached between
the three interested governments to
refrain from important public utteranoes
on the subject until full detailed reports
have been received. In the mean lille
it may be said that we have given 20
what news we have received. This Is
rather contrary to the custom of the Ger
man foreign Office and was done to avoid
Misunderstanding here and in America.
We on this side. indeed. have been much
more communicative on the Samoan
muddle than Washington"
The discord within the German and
Prussian cabinets has grown more acute.
Emperor william has pardoned Henry
Tiedmann of New York, German
merican who deserted from the Prus-
sian army in 1880 and went to the United
States where he become naturalized and
built up prosperous business in Nav
York. Recently he was arrested while
on visit to his relatives in Germany and
was court martialled and Sc ntenced 10
several years imprisonment. Although the
offense was committed before he went to
America and he therefore was not
amenable to the treaty provisions the
American embassy made representations
with u happy result
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-20
KNIGHTS ARRESTED.
insanity VIII BE the Defence Iof the
Gardiner Murderer.

Gardiner, February 1s-At S45 this
morning, Sheriff McFadden and Deputy
Sheriff Newell of Richmond walked into
the house of Bradford knights Of Rich.
mond and informed him that he was ar.
rested for thejmurder Of Mamie Small at
Gardiner, Friday evening. knights
took his arrest very coolly and accompa-
MED the officers without making any
trouble. The sheriff had decided not TO
leave the prisoner at Gardiner. The ex.
cuse that he made to the public was that
the lookup here did not have accommoda-
lions for keeping over Sunday, but II is
well known that he thought 1t would be
better for knights II he was in Augusta
instead of Gardiner over Sunday. The
motive of the crime is matter of course,
Rumor says knights has
for long time been Infatuated with
Miss Small and has often tried to get her
to live with him, which attentions she
has always repulsed. Many are Of the
opinion that knights is insane as he has
been acting strangely Of late, so much
that his scquaintances remarked that he
was out. OF his head and would soon be q
good subject for the insane hospital
This will, without dosbt. be the grounds
on which he win make his light.
Miss small was about 20 years of age
AMI has always borne an excellent char
acter. She WAS . member of the Metho.
dist society, and Rev. Mr.. Lewis speaks Of
her in the highest terms. She leaves a
mother, two brothers and two sisters,
Lizzie, employed at j. s. Maxcy's and
Angie, the wife of the murderer, who
is at present employed at the Hotel
North. Augusta.
The funera services will be held at
Richmond, Monday afternoon. Rev. A.
A. Lewis Of Gardiner officiating.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-20
skoWHEGAN HAS THE SCARE.
but the Small POx Has Not Appeared
There as Yet.

Skowhegan. February 1s.-The prevail
Ing topic Of discussion in this place at
this time is the ST all pox and how the
town can sst guard against the disease.
Thursday evening = meeting OF the board
of trade was held. The notice given that
. meeting WAS to take place was short
and the weather and sickness caused a
small attendance Of the members, but
after discussing the subject thoroughly 1t
was the prevailing sentiment that the
action should be taken Immediately to
complete arrangements for pest house
In case 1t should be needed ana this will
be Zone at once
The board of health has served notice
on the postmaster To use discretion in
receiving mails from towns in which the
small pox 10 having run and Postmas-
ter Gould has notified the authorities at
Washington asking for instructions.
The way the letters are pouched from
Wstsrviile to this place, being placed with
the mails from Boston, IL Is impossible to
refuse the mail from Watervills now. 1t
Is understood that change will be made
in thie respect at once anu 1t may DO pos
sible that no mail will be received here
that passes through the Wateryills post
Office after this week for u time at least.
The churches will tie closed, it is
thought Sunday although this has not
been fully decided yet IN regard TO all
OF them. An officer has been stationed at
the railroad station and French people
who 20 from here to Materville will be
requested to remain away or be quaran-
tined upon their return.
The board OF health has posted notices
advising all to be vaooinated and offer
ing free vaccinations for the balance OF
the present month. There is a rush at the
office Of the physicians and 1t had reached
such q stage Thursday as to exhaust the
supply OF vaccine
NJ. In Croix has done much to aid
the board Of health by using his iutius nee
with the French who are apparently
manifesting as much interest in being
yAcoinated as other citizens
Some excitement was caused here Fri
day morning BY the statement that Mrs
Paradee, a French woman living on the
North street plains, had the small pox.
a number of the physicians went TO the
Paradee house together with DR.. Gelinas,
. French doctor and diagnosed her case.
Some of the citizens who feel especially
frightened want tho noon train from
MatePville discontinued because the train
hands all live in Waterville and pass their
time there with the exception Of about
four hours when making the run to this
place.
by way of illustrating the rush to be
yacoinated IL Is only necessary 20 state
that DIR. Stanchdcld vaooinated II Thurs.
day and DIR. Dascomb 60.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-20
TWO MILLIONS FOR yAssAR.

New York, Feb. lS.-Two million dol
lars will be raised by the Vassar alumne
of this city and other cities to enlarge
the scope of their alma mater and to en-
sure the continuance of James M.Taylor,
d. D., LII. D., as president of the insti
tuition. This was the decision arrived at
here today at special meeting in the
Berkeley Lyceum, called to consider
President Taylor's intended resignation
and hisscall to Brown university.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-20
ANaLo,AMERICAN COMMISSION

Washington, February ls.-The Anglo
American commiszion held several SEES
sions today, going over variety Of sub
jects without final action on any Of them.
The full commission was in joint session
during the foEeuoon and re-Asssmoied
later in the day and spent until after
five o'clock this afternoon arguing over
several points ut issue.
In the absence of any result of con-
elusive nature, definite statement Is
withheld. Both the English and American
commissioners during the day held separ-
ate sessions 1t Is said suoh progress has
not been made In the adjustment of the
important problems before the commits
sions as would warrant definite state
ment of the probable outcome.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-20
WITH A CARVING KNIFE

Pawtuckst,, R. L, February ls.-Whiie
suffering it is believed from severe at
tack of the grip, Patrick Mulianey
plunged a carving knife into the side OF
his son. John Auilansy, as ths latter was
eating his supper tonight The knife mar.
rowly missed the boys heart ana the
physicians believe he will recover.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-20
MANY SHEEP LOST.

MachiAs, February ls.-Word has come
from the sheep ranch owned by G. W..
4 L A. Robinson on Foster leland.
in Machias bay, that nearly l00 sheep
Wsrs lost in the blizzard of February IA
The heavy north east gale drove one
entire flock to the west end Of the island
where Il 10 supposed they took sheItsr b.
hind the massive blocks of Ice, and We're
buried BY huge drifts of snow, or driven
to sea on = held of Toe and drowned.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-20
THE BOARD OF REGISTRATION.

Tie board Of registration for Greater
Portland will commence Its sessions In
the City building on Monday, February
goth at nine O'Clock and will remain open
until Eve O'Clock in the afternoon every
week day excepting an hour between
one and two O'Clock until election.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-20
PORTLAND BOUND VESSEL ABAN
DONED.
DONED.

Delaware Breakwater, February IS
The British steamer Beacon Light.
Shields for Philadelphia, reports having
passed February IL, the British brig Hus-
sey, Captain WAR, Savannah for Port
land, abandoned, 100 miles east BY south
of Sandy Hook.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-20

Hundreds of lives saved every year by
having DR.. Thomas Eclectrtc Oil in the
hOpse Just when " is needed. Cures GROUP.
heals burns, outs, wounds of every sort
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-20
CONGRESS & paEBlE SITS.
fahy edqt
YOUR RHEUMATISM

Can Be Cured by Using
A. w. MOore's Blood and Nerve Medicine.
Thsre are not many towns III Maine that some
Of this remedy has not been sent TO by friends
In Massachusetts who know Of its merits. In
the future you can obtain II of the reliable
druggists, II. II. HAY Il son, Portland,
Me-, who have 1t in stock. feb13M, W&F3m
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-20

We invite you to see our
large line Of these goods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-20
THE WASTE OF WATER.
ESTIMATED THAT MORE THAN @.soo0o
GALLONS A DAY ARE UNNEcES-
GARTI.y

Columbus o. Johnson. the former Water Register
speaking yesterday Of the great waste OF water In
the city. said that II worth considering
whether II would not be better for the city TO
place a water meter In every service pipe, and At
the same time 10 reduce the price OF water. In
June 1895. he said ne had a meter placed In the
service pipe Of the house occupied by the Com
missioner Of Public Works The meter registered
1000 gallons a week at first. but when plumbers
stopped all the leaks I'm the house pipes the meter
registered only 1851 gallons week. Regarding
the record made by that meter Mr.. Johnson said;
For the entire year Of 1897. with an average OK
eight persons living IN the house, the weekly con-
sumption about 2 sol gallons. This was wnen
the plumbing free from leaks and without any
for the year Of 10 PSI gallons. The population or
the city for 1897. according 10 the Board 81 Healtn.
$50 90. At the above average per capita
the consumption should have been Ss36s.lso1o gai.
Ions, plus about l6.000.OlO.Ooo gallons consumed
through meters aad 1850 10000 gallons. the amount
estimated by Mr.. Birdsall, 20 be used for nres,
sprlnkling public buildings charities etc, making
in all 5S7i9 10000 gallons. Mr. BirdsaN says IN
1897 the city consumed 100000 gallons day, or
from this the IS 90 gallons and We find the
amount OF actual unnecessary waste was s.sfb-
gallons. Or g.. 500 900 gallons day. or more
than 80 l3 per Of all the water furnished the
city that year which az the present daily consump-
ton would show waste OF more tnan 5,vSs0
gallons a day. This Is conservative. because the
is O0OO00 GOO gallons consumed by meters furnished
population living In fats, apartment houses ana
.falS