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Au Art Criticisu.-'.S She'd look
better without go much powder and
rouge on. YES. She isn't SO bad as
she's painted.
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The average cost to Q vessel for pass
ing through the ninety-two miles OF
the Suez Canal is $4,000.
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She-"What made them think the
sailur stuck to his pusti" He-'.Be-
cause his eyes wers glued to The spot. =
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Daughler-"Wh is the dead letter
Office, mammal" Mamma "YOur
fatheI's pocket"
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Rob Peter 10 nay Peul. "Thstis what
they do who take stilnulants for weak
nerves. Hoods sarsapaFilla gives true nerve
strength
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From the minute that conference
IF Republican members pf thu House de-
cid. that Mr.. Brigham Ii. Roberts
Ras iurligihle ta membership in tha'
body, his fh,e was settled. 1t Is not .
party question, bn with the certainty
| that he solid R'I.ui,iican vote would
De cast in supper: nf the report Of the
special committee ahicf Speaker Hen
derson has appointed to consider the
case, it became immaterial what the
minority would do As matter of
fact, the democrats viii vote with
the Republicans, sgainat Roberts,
when the test comes-They are afraid
to do anything else. 1t was the women
of the country who brought about this
result. 1t did not require any argu-
ments on the part of the prominent
lawyers sent to Washington, by the
Social Service League, to convince the
Representative; they had been con-
vinced at home before they came to
Washington, that to allow Roberts to
sit in the House, would be an insult 10
American Womanhood.
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UNTO The END.

Nor what the future hoigs. but this know.
Whichever way. my feet are forced to go.
I shah be given courage 70 the end.
Though God that awful gift Of his may send
We call long life. where headstones In = row
Hide all Of happiness, yet be 1t 50;
Eshall be given courage to the end
II dark the deepening shadows be that blend
With LIES pale sunlight when the sun dips
low.
Though Jog speeds by and sorrows stsps are
slow,
shall b given courage 70 the end
do not question what the years portend-
Or good or i'll whatever wind mag blow;
It Is enough. enough for me to know
I shall be given courage TO she end.
ELLA Wheeler Wilcox In Youths Companion-
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MARBLE and GRANITE

We aim to, and do, give you
the best and most original de.
signs, independent of all other
dealers. as it costs no more to
have the latest and best de-
signs. which is greatly to your
interest. Estimates furnished
on application and visits made
to the country upon notifca-
tion.
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Opera House Building
MIDDLET0WN, DEL.
Eardanier Stands.

Tardanier Stands.
Hall Stands, Hanging Hat
- Racks.
Easles in Bamboo, Oak and
IL White.
M irrors for Mantels and
Iva Parlors.
Ebony and Oak Book
~ Racks.
Dugs in all sizes of Smyrna
N and goat skin.
G. tands-Card, Umbrella and
- ParloI.
nttomans and small articles
~ for ornamentation.
New Novelties in Furniture.
Window Shades. Carpets by
sample.
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The iist session Of The Senate OF the
Fifty Sixth Congress was much briefer
than that OF the House, and from q
Spectators point of view, much less in.
teresIing. Senator Flye, President
pro temporr, called the Senate to order, /,
and after prayer by the Chaplain, and
the swearing in Of new Senators. the
death Of the late Vice President was
announced, aud motion to adjourn
was adopted. But il the opening day
of Congress was comparatively tame,
there are plenty of indications that
lively days in buth House aud Senate
will te numerous during The session.
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09

Representative Cannon. of ILL.,, who
had been credited by Democrats with
being opposed to the Republican Cau-
Gus Committees financial bill, did not
let the story get far before be squelch-
ed it by saying In bis charactsristically
blunt way. 81 heartily approve Of the
general policy Of the bill. Now. II |
was God, and was making bill TO 5e
perfect In every way. I would probably
change some Of the details u the bill
which has been prepared. but / approve
its general policy" Fer the purpose
Of allowing plenty Of time for discussion.
the Financial bill was not taken up by
the Republican caucus which nomin-
ated House officers. and decided to re-
adopt the rules Il the last House, but
SPECIAL caucus will be held Tomorrow
night, ct which the bIll viii Be taken
up and, a. matter ofaourse. approved,
aud arrangements viii bs made to
have it passed By ihe HOUSE., before the
holiday recess.
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Secretary Hitchcock, Assistant Sec
retary Davis, Pension Commissioner
Evans, and Assistant Commissioner
Davenport, all Of whom are specially
qualified by their official duties to
speak authoritatively on the subject,
testified before Senators Gallinger and
HansbrOugh. sitting as q subcommittee
of the Senate COMMITTEES on Pensions,
to the necessity Of a revision of the
United States Pension laws, and in
favor of having the revision made by
non-partisan commission. The Com
mander in Chief Of the G. a. r. has
been invited to submit his views in
writing. The Investigation is being
made uDder the authority Of resolu-
zion offered by Senator Hansbrough and
adopted by the Senate, at the last see-
sion. Secretary Hitchcock's annual
report, also strongly recommends reyi.
sion and Godiacation OF the pension
laws.
In making public denial Of the re-
yived story Of an alliance between this
government and England and Germany,
or both, Secretary Hay took occasion to
express qualifications qualification
that ought to be shared by every patrio-
tic American, over the fact Of our re-
lations being more friendly than at
any time 10 our history with all the
nations of the world. and to ask peril.
nently, "And why should it not be SOP
Everyone likes to be ON good terms
with the psaceable and prosperous. Cd
pecially if their prosperity is OF that
nature that other people r-o6t by it;
and this is precisely our condition. y
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WHSHINGE0N LEFFER.
From our Special Correspondent.

born American can attain. by the un-
animous vote of his Republican col-
leagues of tie House, amid the applause
Of members and of the crowded galleries
-Lhe American who would not be
proud of such an honor doesn't live.
The other officers OF the House elected
were Alexander Mcdowell, of Penn,
Clerk; Henry Casson, of Wis, Sergeant
-at-Arms; w. j. Glenn, of New York,
Door-keeper; joseph G. McElroy, of
Ohio, Post and Rev. H'nry NJ.
Ccuden, of Mich, Chaplain. With
the exc sption o MI. Cas-, n. who sue
ceeded B. +. Russell, of Mo-, these
are the officers of the last House. Inn
mediately after tie swearing in of the
lembers, near the close Of which, the
Democrats agreed by endorsement to
the carrying out Of the Republican
plan for dealing with the Roberts
case, the death of Vice President
Hobart was announced, and the House
adjourned, it having bsen previously
understood that the Pres dent would
withhold hisannual mes age until Tues,
day.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
ENGLISH VIEW OF THE CASE.

London July 2S-The aspect Of the South
African crisis has been little changed by the
latest news, but the question seems to have ar
rived at deadlock. The Blue Book issued
Yesterday which .brings the history of the case
down to July 23 is chiefly interesting as show
ing that the Cape Ministry approved President
Krtgers latest proposals as adequate and that
the Transvaal refused friendly consultation with
the British Government before passing and pro-
mitigating the Franchise bill. II is understood
that negotiations have ceased since this period
between Great Britain and the Transvaal
The firm speech of A. J. Balfour, First LORD
of the Treasury and Government leader In the
House OF Commons at a Conservative luncheon
Yesterday afternoon. which was the subject or
much discussion in the lobbes Of the House OF
Commons last night had two objects One to
impress President KRUGER with the necessity
for further CONCESSIONS and the other to silence
the rumors Of a lack of solidarity in the British
Cabinet the question
The South African debate comes on IN tne
House of Commons to-day. and MT Barbour
strong line supporting Mr.. chamberlain IS
meant to discount by anticipation any indiscree.
speeches that might proceed from the Liberal
SIDE of the House founded on Lord Sansourys
reticence which had been interpreted as ois-
approval Of Mr.. Chamberlain's policy
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
FATE OF A TRAITOR.
HOW CORPORAL HAYES. WHO DESERTED
TO THE FILIPINOs. WAS KILLED BY
HIS FORMER COMRADES.

Kansas City. Mo-. July H-The tragic scene
which attended the death Of Corporal Leonard d.
Hayes. Americas only traitor in the Philippines.
was witnessed by Sergeant George A. Lamarsh OF
Company H. 10th Kansas Volunteers. now in this
city
corporal Hayes. he says. became enamored OF
Filipino beauty. and. deserving his comrades was
placed in charge OF a Filipino battery. with the
rank OF lieutenant. He met his death almost IN
The first engagement in which he fought against
MS country Speaking Of this battle. sergeant
Lamarsh said: we had charged the Filiplnos'
onving them back and killing and wounding
many. Among the wounded left on the heid we
'ouho Hayes. He recognized by several OF
@ 1ne boys. One OF the soldiers of the "a oregon
sssoVe MS bayonet through the body OF the wouhd,
sa traitor. lifted him about his head. and held
hm hh,m mere while the other soldiers shot him Inc
sss.SS uS was thrown into a trench and buried WIZ
seyeral dead Fipinos. We would have treated
a.In worse II We had known how
Volunteers "
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
DOGS BITE MAY CAUSE DEATH,
A PILOT REMOVED TO THE NEw-Yo HOSPITAL !
SUFFERING FROM HYDRoPHoBIA

George Bockovan ffty-sx years DID, living as
No 5l5 East One-hundred -and-hfty- IL In
New-York Hospital suffering from hydrophobia
Bockovan pilot the freight steamer
Corona. which phys between this city and towns
along the Sound on June l2 the boat at East
One hundred -ffty-frst-s and Bockovan was
doing some cleaning when strange dog boarded
the vessel. Bockovan struck the brute with club.
Instead of running away. the dog turned on the
man. A battle took place between the two, and
Bockovan bitten seven times on the right
arm. on the left hand and once on the neck.
The injured nan kept Oh working. and In about
eight hours on his way home entered drugstore
his home ard had the wounds cauterized with
carboc acid He experienced TO III effects from
the bites. and continued to work In few days
the wounds began 10 heal up. and no more at-
tenton paid 10 them
On Wednesday, while at his work, Bockovau
felt a slight pain in his right arm. He did not pay
any serious attention 70 the pains until ne sat
down to eat supper. When he endeavorei 10 eat
his Jaws would not work He then tried 10 swal-
low some coffee. but found that his throat was
blocked He next had difficulty in breathing, and
the pains In his arm and shoulder became more IN
tense and there growing STIFFNESS IN MS
neck He went TO see a local physician. ana Wnen
he returned said the doctor told him no haa
asthma.
Bockovan remained at home all night, sunerins
intense pain II was not until yesterday morning
that he remembered his fight with the dog. he oe-
cided at once that he would go to the Pasteur IN
stitute. in Twenty-th. DIST
Dr Cibier who is in charge Of the institute saw
at once that the case one OF hydrophoola IN
its advanced stages. and. on learning that ,ho
man had been bitter six weeks ago. decided mat
the treatment given by mis- institute "oui" uo nv
good as the case was too IA. advanced -,
When asked concerning the case last evening" D''
Giber said: A., . ~, .a,,
when / learned the facts In the case ana saw
Rockoyan I knew that could do no good Dy CIV
ing our treatment. which must be appHed hve, or
six days after the patient Is bitten. so decl1et
that / would try the treatment advocated oy tn0so
neonIe who do not believe In our mode OF trehtlni
bvdrophobia These people advocate medicinai
vapor baths took Bockoyan 70 Professor HossY
drst-st, where he received the treatment Twice.
Af,ey the second treatment the patient was re-
tmrned 10 the institute weakened that restora-
tves had to be given to hi2 lie showed lo. no I'M
nrovement and his jaws had become locked. l
knew that the man could not improve. ana l sens ,
him 10 New-York Hospital He will most certainly
Aia
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
LyNCHED AN INSANE NEdhO.
HE SUFFERED DEATH FOR Chi"r liz
uAD NOT COMMITTED - RhCo'NiNh'
AFTER DEATH BY HIS CLOThlN"'

Nev-Orieans. July q (speciaD-A pecuhariy nor
r,ble affair occurred two days ago at IiuSaS,
roar Jackson La Mitchell Curry nearing 'ha'
"~'a ~ .o uas IN his cornhed. took two negroes
and went to drive away the intruder. There hsd
been an attempted assault on white woman oy
a negro "var' Bates. some days before, ana py
some unexplained course of reasoning Ni''o"e, ",
seeing a large negro in the field. became conVihceu
,hot the man was the criminal. for whom search
was stll being made
The follow took fright, followed and finally
climbed a magnolia tree. The tree was surrounded
and the negro ordered TO remain where ne was
Ill ono NJ the pursuers was sent for rope TO
hang him Presently. however. the man deiioer-
ately slid down out OF the tree and S hallway u, Gown
ne na aba contents OF a revolver. On examination
of the body. the mans clothing. marked No 49,
1tas found TO be that worn at the state Insane
Isylum in the neighboring town OF Jackson On
investigation IL was learned that the insane occu-
nsnt ~ Room No a3 had escaped few days be-
fore. and the helpless fellow, wandering at large.
had suffered death for crime he had not COM
mitted.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
A FIRM HAND IN FRANCE.
GOVERNMENT RESOLVED NOT TO ToLER-
ATE INTERFERENCE WITH ITS
ACTIONS

ACTIONS
Paris, July 27.-Generals lamont cnd Herve
members OF the Supreme Council OF War we're
to-day reported to have resigned out of SYM
pathy for General de Negrier. who was re-
moved from the Suprer Council OF War ol
Wednesday This report created great deal
OF excitement, 1t would havo been almost
revolutionary in officers such they to pursue
the course indicated. The Prime Minister NJ
Waldeck- Rousseau ordered that serenuous ef
forts be made to unearth the fabricator OF the
story
In view Of the excitement caused by the
degradation Of Generals Pellieux and De Ne
grer and the rumored designations of other gen.
erals, the Minister OF War. General the Marquis
de Gallifet. has thought 1t advisable to issue
communication assuming full responsibility for
the recent orders. General de Gallifet says there
Is absolutely ground for the assertion that
the disciplinary measures adopted since the
formation Of the new Cabinet were due to the
advice or demands OF the Cabinet but that he
personally investigated and determined the
course to pursue, and then submitted his inten-
ton to the Cabinet which approved his recon-
mendati0ns General de Gallifets communica-
ton concludes as follows The Minister OF War
has taken and proposes TO retain in the respon
sibilities accrung to these measures the leading
part. as behooves his position"
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
GRAIN MEN AFTER BOSTON DOCKS.
BIG PROJECT ON FOOT WITH UNLIMITED CAPITAL
NEW YoRK's COMMERCE THREATENED.


NEW -YoRK's COMMERCE THREATENED.
Boston. July q (speciaD-Treasurer Charles r.
Adams OF the East Boston Land Company. whicn
controls all the shore that side OF the haroor'
in an interview to-day stated that local and west
ern capitalists are interested In sl5WoOU 10 $ZO-
O00 90 proiect which contemplates an enormous
plant for handling grain at Boston. TO be used IN
connection with the business now controlled at
Detroit. Duluth. Buffalo and Chicago and for the
purpose OF dlverting the traffic from New-fork.
A large amount OF Detroit money, II Is stated
IS going into the DEAL and 1t is this TACT which
leads 10 the belief that Boston may soon witness
unexampled development upon the east shore OF the
harbor.
Treasurer Adams said: I'VE hope 10 close the
deal within sixty days but until that is done
can say nothing about II. II has 70 do with en-
larging terminal facilities in connection with the
railroads" 49,,
II Is asserted that the Vanderbilts and their
allies intend to develop the East Boston mats pro-
vIded the lease Of the Boston and Albany 10 the
Central is approved by the stockholders and the
Legislature There Is no land upon the southern
side OF the harbor available for terminal al ude-
water. or where Il would be safe TO take IN large
ships while It is abundant on the north' IN the
form OF the East Boston fats
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
TWO DROWNED AFTER A DEBAUCH.
BODIES OF MAN AND WOMAN WASHED
ASHORE.


Tha body OF Mrs Margaret smith, hiy year
o,d vbo liveo with her husband and son on an o'u
scow AT One-hundred- and thirty-eighth-st ana 'he
HaY,en River was found floating near the SEQ"
nv some bows who were In swimming THIS at'e'-
noon and WHO called a policeman Ihere "eio
hruises on the face OF the woman which niish'
have beer made Dy hitting against the sco"' INV
uoman was sad TO have been on deoauch'
The husbaLN OF the drowned woman Is e az
rerts, az also is his sixteen year OLD son In"
,a,hor and son were both driven away oy MIS-.
or,,,h Yesterday morning, who threatened 10 oraih
them with axe. .,,, -.
man named william Petrey, yacht ouilder' OK
rordham Landing accustomed 10 lea'e MS
,oo,e or loard the scow. william H. Thornton and
p,,k ~ One-hundred- a nd thirty -hfth-st. and
rh,rd.avs carpenters were at work on the SEQ"
40 % I, o'ciock They said that Petrey came
so,ra IN the morning for some tools he nad ieir
,h.rs the night before. He and Mrs. Smith at onee
s,a,tsd In 10 drink. The carpenters went away az
moan. and Petrey and Mrs. Smith were Sun drink
"s sse.,de the scow was found tied small boat DC.
,onstng 10 Petrey. IL contained some tooIs OF
tra,ev.s and black satin bag with some insutaheo
: "a neys some trinkets and letter Delonslns tS
H.. smith The letter began Dear Mothel anu
was signed Your daughter. Frances Nolan. NO.
-pe,rey's body was washed ashore at Port Morris
AZ $50 o'clock last night IL was sent 20 the
Norrue Policeman Haggerty, OF the EaN one.
hundred and thrty-eShth-st. police station FOUND
the body.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
REPORTS OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED.

Washington July 27-The State Department
has received confirmation OF the report OF the
death Of President Heureaux Of Santo Domingo
in the following dispatch from the United States
Consul at Puerto Plato:
President Heureaux assassnated.
Consul Reed at Santo domingo also confirms
the report. but gives no details
The news was communicated to the President
at Lake Champlain by the State Department
and the following cable message was sent by his
direction
Lake Champlain. via Washington. July -.
His Excellency Wenaslao de Figuero, fresl-
dent Of the Dominican Republic, Santo DO
mingo: o.,
In the name Of the American people ana IN
nv own 7 offer to Your Excellency and the
Dominican Nation most sincere coincidence py
reason OF the death OF President Heureaux.
WILLIAM M'KINLEH.
WenasIao de Figuero is the official next IN
line to President Heureaux, and succeeds MN
as President.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
MR. RALFoUR ON TRANsvAAL PROBLEM
ANTICIPATES PEACEFUL OUTCOME THRoUGH
r1-prHER ROER CONFESSIONS.

FURTHER BoER CONCESSIONS
Uondon July Z-In the course Of a speech at a
Conservative luncheon this afternoon A. j. BAL
four First Lord Of the Treasury and Government
leader in the House Of Commons, In discussing inc
Transvaal situation said that II the Governments
endless patience and endless desire 10 prevent ma"
ters coming a crisis. and II all 'he 'eso . e.Aor
s,1o,a ,rera inerfectual 10 unite the knot, other
means must inevitably be found to loosen H. MI
Balfour however. said ne took more sansuine
view OF tho situation. He UNDERSTOOD that .n'
Transvaal was prepared to giant some suostan''a, a.
redress although quite inadequa.e; e;nanffestiv i'm
possible Mr BaIfour said t2ss f3stborn lf Engshmen
SnUu G ,reated as OF an inferior race WniIe ne ut
not take despairing yIeW No OF ali Ine the dfculties
S0d va been solved or to proclaim peace winch was
NOT vet assured.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
GUARDING NEGRO PRISONERS IN IOWA

Mount Pleasant. Iowa, July 1.-TWO negroes who
murdered Fred" Bennett. white railroad en-
Move while he was resisting attempt TO rob
him we're captured by the sherin to-day after four
dsys' chase. They have been fully Identified. and
the proceeds OF the robbery found on them. Ben
nett's fellow workmen a. the railroad camps
much excited and while serious trouble Is an
ticlpated extra precautions have been taken 10
guard the prisoners.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
MILLER ESCAPES LYNCHING.

Savannah Ga. July N.-John Miller. alias WILL
Jams, charged with outrageous assault in Balm
bridge was safely landed IN Jail here this morning
He came under escort OF two companies OF militia
from Bainbridge TO vadosta and from that point
In custody OF a deputy sheriff and two militia ON
GERS There was not ripple Of demonstration mere.
The four companies OF militia that were on auy a.
RaInbridge have been discharged quiet pre'ans ~
horh PainbridRe and Saffold.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
rJ-ENFL ON r. AND o. CAVES IN.

csmbr-sg. Ohio July N.-The main line Of the Bal
,,rnore ana Ohio was completely blockaded to-day
by the caving In OF tunnel just west OF mere me
cave in occurred about twenty minutes arter 'ne
regular westbound passenger train had passeu
through The track inspector who discoVeren 'ne
accident had iust time TO stop a special train and
save II from destruction. The tunnel is w i.vi
long. and at least one-hah OF II has ialleh m .nd
the trains are running over the CleveIahu si,u i
Marietta Railway II will be al least TWO "eeAs
before the obstruction Is cleared away
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
REPORT OF CRIME CONFIRMED HERE
CONSUL GENERAL GIL SAYS HE KNOWS NO CAUSE
FOR TIE DEED

IL
FOR THE DEED.
I'm 10 the time OF leaving his office. at NO oi
broadway late yesterday afternoon Alexahuer
Wos y GIL Consul General both in this city anu
Washington Of the San DOMINICAN Republic hau re-
ceved no official confirmation. he said. OF the re-
norted assassination of General HeureauN' fresF
dent Of the republic The Consul General was not
inclined TO talk on the subject. and said tnat ne
knew ~ no probable causes which might have leo
to the assassination. =.
81 know nothing about II except what nave 'eau
in the PAPERS" he said II have cabed for intorma-
tion but as yet have received no reply II uo
not get an answer by tonight, shall cabIe asa'i
From the statements OF the clyde Line agent ana
the agent OF the San Domingo Improvement Oo'"-
pany here | am reluctantly obliged to thihK 'i'a'
the report OF the assassination Is true
I s Cameron who has charge in this city or une
Clyde Lines San Domingo business. said yesterday
that ne had not received any cable dlspatch rea'-
ing 10 the alleged assassination. +. d YORK secIt-
tary OF the San Domingo Improvement tohlIa ,
No II Broadway. said that ne had received
d,.pstch confirming the rumOr. II read as ioHowS
.IJeureaux has been killed. yesterday Moca
There was a somewhat significant scene IN INC
ofice ~ Consul General Gil yesterday AFTERNOON.
The room was filled with San Domingans VINO neIe
jiscussing the reports OF the assassination lheS
bod hrought a big basket OF roses 10 me Coieu,
canorat &C. rom his 'admring friends In America
" ..fT Ueureaux is dead are going 10 put peter
NAN in his place" and he looked pointedly at inc
Consul General as he spoke.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
MERRITT MAY GO TO MANILA.
HE WILL NOT DISCUSS A REPORT THAT

HE is TO SUCCEED OTIS
The rumor was revived yesterday that General
Wesley Merritt is 70 succeed General Otis in the
Philippines. II stated that the report that
General Merritt did not want to go to the Philip
pines was false, and that on the contrary, he was
willing 10 do So II was further said that General
Nerntts assgnmen to the Philippines might be
regarded practically accomplished fact.
When General Merritt was spoken TO upon the
mtlect yesterday he smilingly replied; i nave
nothing 10 say"