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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-14
CABINET CONSIDERS THE SCANDAL.
Eagan May lie Immune from PuniSh-
ment MS He Was n witness.

Eagan May he Immune from Punish
ment ms He Was "a witness.
Washington January 13--At TO-DAY
cabinet meeting large share OF the Time
was consumed in discussion CT General
Eagan's testimony before the war invss-
tigating commission today. The cabinet
n ei b r., how ever. were unusually reiicent
with respect TO what WAS said ana de-
cllned 10 express any opinion as to what,
II anything, would be done In the matter,
which is now In tine hands OF the president
and Secretary Alger. Nevertheless an
members OF the cabinet commend the ac-
tion OF the commission in declining y
receive the manuscript OF General Eagan
/ estimony until the Objectionable epithets
have been expurgated. 1t Is believed the
president deeply regrets the incident, and
Il IL certain that official cognizance, VIII
be taken OF the matter very coon.
The question was discussed OF now lar
General Eagan may be entitled 10 I'm
munity from punishment under the recent
public statement OF the secretary OF war.
by the direction OF the president, TO the
effect that all witnesses appearing before
the commission would be protected IN their
rights and positicns II In the service o.
the United States. regardless OF whom
their Testimony might be directed against
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WHAT A PICTURE, MY COUNTRYMEN!"

no. mean was accused OF poisoning SOL
diers under the pretense Of experiment. II
1t had not been for that charge, | might
not have spoken before the commission as
did For three weeks chafed under
the charge of having poisoned soldiers UNI
der the pretense-yes, under the pretense-
of experimenting with chemicals. II IL
had not been for this charge. perhaps.
would not have used such language before
the commission. Let those that criticise
my language be placed in the position in
which was placed Let them be charged
as ! was charged and they will understand
my language better"
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THE PRESIDENT IS EXPECTED TO ACT.
Public Men All Think He Should Appoint !
New War Secretary.
IS POLITICS IN the WAR COMMISSION.
acknowledgements WIN probably
RcornnNixc the whole Army.
tspceial pispatch Ia The Post)

| Washington. January Is, -Algerism is at
the bottom OF all the troubles in the war
dc, artmcnt To the failure OF the sccre-
tarv Of war To assert his authority and
compel all officers OF the army aud all
officials Of departments TO properly subor-
dinatc themselves has been due most OF
the friction and scandal that has arisen.
Under a proper organization of the army
this failure OF the secretary of war TO as
sert himself would not have been SO i'm
poriant. but under the present organixa-
ton confusion and INSTRUMENTATION are In
evitablo unless the secretary makes him
self che real head Of the department and
of the army.
Commssary General Eagan. by his scan
dalous conduct. has brought mattern to
climax and II is not believed the president
can afford to delay any longer a complete
reform in the war department Iii the
opinion Of almost 30 out of 100 public men
the first thing for the president to do TO
bring about an Immediate reform In the
war department is to appoint a new SEQ
rotary of war
Ever since the administration came into
FoWtl tHcEc ubS uctli lIiItiuu uttWccu StC-ls.
rotary Alger and General Miles and be-
tween General Miles and various other ofh-
GERS. When the Spanish war came on mat
tcrs rapidly went from bad to worse. Fric-
tion between the headquarters of the army
and tho commissary generals office had
been developed early in the war The
charges OF General Miles that the army
had been supplied with bad meat brought
this friction to an open rupture. Secretary
Algsf sided with General Engan and the
war commission will report as a result OF
their investigation that the beef wae 81
right.
There is politics In the war commission
as4wel as In the war department.
In the hands OF congress lies the remedy
hat can be- applied to the root OF the whole
rouble, The trouble briefly stated is that
he army under the present organization
as no less than thirteen separate heads.
he president under the constitution is the
In chief of the army and IL
he first head. The secretary OF war is
nc second head. The major general com
handing the army is tho third head, and
hen each Of the beads OF ten staff corps Is
ipremc under the president and the secre-
Try OF war in his own department.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-14
CONFERENCE ON LUMBER.
Americans md Canadians Could
Rench No Agreement.

Americans nnd CnnaJinns Could
Rencl' No Agreement.
Washington, January 80. Represents.
tives Of the Canadian Lumbar interests. In
Gliding Mr. Charlton. one OF the commis-
sioners OF Canada, and about forty Ameri-
can umhermen. met at the Arlington for
the purpose OF discussing the tariff on
lumber All sections of the country were
represented
The discussion took very wide range
and covered every phase Of the subject.
1t dwelt upon the cost of timber, ~.
diiction in driving timber TO the mills. Of
cuttings, saving and asserting 1t, and
loading lumber on cars. together with
the wages paid the lumbermen. both orr
binary and skilled
The Canadians claimed that the cost Of
production was higher in Cansdu than It
was in the United States. though they
admitted that American wages were
higher tnan Canadian wages.
The Americans contended that the
cost Of prodlctlon In this country was At
least SO. 90 per 1900 more than 1t was In
Canada. and prodicated their calculations
upon statistics In both countries, complied
by the United States government finally
the Canadians proposed that the Ameri-
can lumbermen should agree to total
repeal Of the duty OF 81 per 1000 on lurl-
Der coming from Canada into the United
States. This proposition was promptly
refused by the American lumbermsn. who
suggested that some more fair and leglti-
mate plan should be made some middle
ground Of compromise between their POSI-
LION and the position Of the Canadian l!inl-
bermen Mr.. Charlton. Of the Canadian
party then took the noor, and In q some
what Incorporate speech, declined 70 Yield
i single point, and refused "a entertafA
he proposition Of the Americans. The cor,
ference breaking up Without reaching any
4. III ! f II 4,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-14
The General Opinion Is that Mckinley
Should Order Eaean's Arrest.
ALL CONGRESS is WITH MILES
taean's Coarse Attack Locked Upon as a
Disgrace to the Army.
GEN. ALGFR MAY FIND HIMSELF CORNtREb
If He Approved the Assault lie Is az
Guilty ms Engan--CabInct Serious
~ Discussed the Outrage.
Especial Dispatch to The Post.

| tSpsciai dispatch to The Post.)
Washington, January 10 The donuncia-
tion of General Miles by General Eagan Is
still the sensation in army, navy and con-
gressional circles. The extraordinary Ian
guage used by General Eagan has caused
as great a sensation as the Dreyfus scan
dial in France. The grossnoss of language
used excites disgust, and General Eagan
is condemned by everybody except tho
srecial coterie in the war department which
is antsgonistic TO General Miles.
The general opinion has been freely en-
pressed today that the president should at
orcc order the arrest of General Eagan
and name his successor. and that unless
he does so. his administration will suffer
for it.
That General Eagan in so grossly vio-
lating all rules governing propriety has
brought down on the army disgrace from
which it will never recover unless prompt
organization of offending members. There
seems to be little or no division of opinion
stating the fact to say that more than % |
per cent of the entire membership of the
house and senate take the side of General |
Miles.
The question Of gentlemanly conduct is |
the paramount issue. Few, if any, have |
now a good word for General Eagan. That
he must be court martialed is the opinion
of nearly all In the opinion OF many 1t
means a more complete reorganization OF
army reorganization bill now pending, at
least to give the commanding general en-
larged authority
AS one member of the house said that il
General Eagan was to be regarded as even
a fair representative of the army. that or
ganization has become a disgrace to the
country. 1t is also the opinion here that
General Esgans statement, and that 1t was
'nHue WIN tue Iull consent or approval OF
tho secretary of war. This will probably
be investigated and If found true Secretary
Alger will find himself in a very warm
corner. The commission is very severely
for permitting the use OF such
language in its presence and 1t is said that
is doing so will detract from its dignity
ind render It's finding void of weight or
influence Its action today in rebuking
General Eagan by Returning his statement
o him for expurgation has mitlgated its
'fIense somewhat. however. and it may re-
urn some consideration for its findings at
he close,
An officer said today that one of the dis
strous results of the Miles Eagan scandal
Sculd be to bring discredit upon the
american army at home and abroad. Fact
hat subordinate officer has publicly made
n atrocious assault on the commanding
eneral. and AT the close of twenty four
ours is stlll at liberty. will tend strongly
0 impair the prestige of the American
rmy abroad and confirm European ideas of ,
merican discipline.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-14
pcluuc nj Texnrkrnu.

Texarkana, Ark, January i3.--For tire.
DAYS rain has fallen almost every hour in th's
vicinity. Today the water fell in torrents
and the streets sidewalks and other property
suffered great damage. Between the city
proper and the Cole Hill suburb vast stream
for med. stopping all traffic. Further out sew
oral families had to be rescued from the INV
lana by boats. In the swamp district many
families were forced to abandon their houses.
The large dam at Ghios park was destroyed.
"A washout on the Pittsburg and Gulf rail-
read has checked all traffic on that line. AT
Some places here furniture was washed out
pf hnt,e ps
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the st. Louis and Latonia races Gloss
AGu.-The withdrawal of the Vabash
western Passenger association will
ehect today, w
90kk, The Independent Order Free
ss.de1 completes It's fiftieth year to-
pers VIII be celebration.
HnELPHlA,. Pa. The Philadelphia
u.s, society celebrates its flttieth
W o'e!' tomorrow and Monday.
INgToN Del. committee of the
s.on BOARD OF trade have in charge tho
" De given In honor Of Senator GRAY.
4; FLA thirty day race will, TODAY
tampa This Will practically be The
'Vus attempt to carry on racing in
l4Rk.-Dr. NJ. u. Hills of Chicago
ssn ~ plymouth church tomorrow
f, vmy De formally chosen to sue
lyman Abbott on Monday.
MuRk.-The Pelican Athletic e,uh n,
Y nas arranged twenty-round bout
Jimmy Handler and ANDY"
brooklyn to take place tonight.
,NGToN. Commodore Philip has
Rpo,nted to succeed Rear Admiral
~ command of the Brooklyn navy
appo'ntment to take effect today.
f,Hids sr. and Wolf, the English
,csr is' announce that the White star
-. sni o. % be launched today, will be
T. ana heaviest vessel ever built or
, noMERf Ala. State demo-
RI rm,,e committee has been called TO
nnrn nningham today. This meeting is |
s1crs Tse OF considering pIans for tho
''s' convention campaign.
I MN from this day on have been
q -" sreat care. In order TO select
~ 're as possible from fog and ice
"a Va, aansa,iantic liners for the last
| o. s ny,e studied. and to minimize the
ia Unison the now steamship tracks
3 ~ sts, az 20 avoid the routes Travelled
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-14
EAGAN ITALICS.
Claims He Wns Justified in Using the
Language He Did.

tINfMs ne WIN JuHtTHPU IN UStHH TIC
Language He Did.
Washington. January IS. --Commissary
General Eagan consented to be interviewed
tonight. When the subject OF his testi-
mony before the investigating commission
was preached General Eagan FIRST made
clear the fact that he, and he alone was
responsible for the statements. both as to
facts and language.
Il had my own grievance" General
Eagan said. "a terrible charge was brought
against me- was accused OF cheating
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-14
WASHINGTON pRIEFs.

Especial Dispatch to The Postl
Warrington. January ls-Anderson W. Reed
way today appointed postmaster AT Olympus,
Chilo.sss county Texas vice worrcll. re-
signed. s
A posioffice has been established at Una.
Marion county. Texas, and Henry T. Brooks
commissioned postmaster.
y 1
The senate confirmed the nonip ton Of
W J. Miller to be postmaster at Iailetsvills.
Four companies of the Maine artillery now
az Savannah have been ordered to proceed 70
Havana by the first available transport
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prornI,ilitie..

East Texas-Fair. colder; light northwestern
Louisiana--FaIr; colder; brisk northwesteriy
winds
West Texas and New Mexioo-Fair westerly
Oklahoma. Indian Territory and Arkansas
Feir: northwesterly winds
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-14
cnnntrx ]. Elnndeh.

England, Ark. January 13.-This town 10
about half under water from the terrible rain
of last night and today. The country Is food,
ed The cotton crop. not half of which mao
been picked, will b. nearly total loss.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-14
uniIz1nrm nt Dcnison.

Denison Texas. January IA terrific han
storm. with thunder and lightning, swept over
this section this morning. There has been a
perfect downpour for several hours.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-14

Observations taken at all stations by United
States weather bureau at D. M. 18th nferid-
ian time:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-14
palmaA, Or. J. g. Lester
L. Goldman & Co.,
tt0n Factors.
HOUSTON. TEXAS.
advances. cuIcl. sales ard prompt n,
correspondence solicited
ToDAY's FORECAST.

iURk,-All the leading stake event,
me ST. Louis and Latonia races close
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-14

A1u.-The withdrawal of the V,abash
western Passenger association will
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-14

10kk. The. Independent Order Free
isIaeh completes its fiftieth year to-
|oere VIII be celebration.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-14

sMnIE;LPHlA,. Pa. The Philadelphia
msaicai society celebrates its flttieth
safy today, tomorrow and Monday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-14

rss,,,,s Ala. THE State demo-
Ri rry,e committee has been called to
n unrnnn.ngham today. This meeting is
s f9se OF considering pIans for tho
'oi'di convention campaign
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.NyIoN; Del 1.-The committee of the
s ~ BOARD Of trade have in charge tho
" De given In honor of Senator GRAY.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-25

This exhibit includes all the cities in
the United States exceeding 100000 in
population in 1890. But a number Of
others with less population also made
notable increases in the last decade,
exceeding some of those enumerated
According to the last federal census
there were approximately 55,0O0,000
white inhabitants of the United States,
100000 colored inhabitants, 100000
Mongolians and $4,000 civilized In
dianS. The ratio Of increase among
the Chinese compared with the pre-
vious census was only per cent. The
civilized Indians showed a falling off,
while the increase among the coIored
population of the country was only 13
per cent, as against % per cent in the
total number of inhabitants In other
words, the Increase of the white popu-
lation is about double that of the col
ored population, and, as each year the
proportion Of white population grows
larger and the proportion of colored
population in the country grows CORE
spondingly less, it is likely that the
rate of increase in the whole popuIa-
ton grows larger from this cause As
suming the increase Of the colored pop
ulation of the country to be in accord
ance with the same percentage as
ruled before the last national census.
the total number of colored inhabitants
as returned in 1900 would be S,475, 900,
and If the increase of the white popu-
lation maintains the same proportion
as prior to 1880 the total number of
white inhabitants will he 66,4OO,OOO,
and, with the Chinese and civilized
Indians added-the uncivilized Indians
are not included in the csnsus--the
total would be about 75,O0O.OO0,
RICHARD SoMERs.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-25
Enterprise.

The AKRON DAILY DEMOCRAT
shows commendable enterprise in its
souvenir edition issued in honor of
the Elks of that city, who are now
conducting their second annual
street fair and carnival. The paper
is finely embellished throughout
with half tone cuts of some of Ak
ron's handsome men printed in the
colors of the order. Akron-and es-
pecially the Elks to whom the SOU
venir edition is dedicated-have a
right to feel proud of the enterprise
displayed by the DAILY DEMOCRAT
of their wide-awake city. Canton
Democrat.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-25
Camp Meeting,
Boston Ledges next Sunday.
Summit Lake Park.

The large casino at this resort was
crowded last evening, and Judging
from the continual applause, the au-
dience was well pleased. Mcintyre
and Rice captivated and held the
audience from the start in their usu-
al manner, being entertainers, who
are certainly above the average.
Devere and Kenwick, who made
their first appearance last evening
before an Akron audience, certainly
did themselves credit.
The trick violin playing of Mr.. De-
we're and the dancing of Miss Ken
wick deserve special mention. OF
Mr.. Harry Sheldon little need be said
as the Akron theater-goers are fa-
miliar with his work by reason of his
connection for the past three seasons
with the AL. G. Field minstrels, be-
ing the principal soloist with that
popular institution. He possesses a
voice of unusual range and sweetness
and won the audience very easily
with his stylish and graceful work.
Last, but not least, is the wonderful
Laden, a hand-balance and contor-
ZIONIST of much merit, introducing
some of the most difficult tricks
known to the profession. The Casino
should he packed every night this
week, as this is one of the high class
which never fail to
please.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-25
DEATHS.

OvIATT-Elmer, aged l6 days, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Leon R. Oviatt, OF
206 Adams ST., died Monday, July
"a, of spasms. The funeral was held
this afternoon. Interment took
place in West Richfield.
BEARDsLEY.-Mill HI. Beardsley
aged 6S years, g months and q days,
formerly of Akron, died at Oakland
Cal, Friday, July IA, of cancer OF
the stomach. Funeral Thursday at
2 O'Clock at Memorial Chapel i'll
Glendale cemetery.
SwIGART-Hermau Swigart, of
Copley road, Copley tp., aged 2s
years and % days, died Tuesday,
July 25, of indigestion, after a three
days illness. Funeral Friday at !
O'Clock at the M. f. church. Burial
in Copley.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-25
BECKER FINED
For Employing Girls to Sell Beer
Police Court.

Mayor Young found Adolph
Becker guilty in Police court Tues
day morning of employing girls to
dispense beer at the German Village
at the Elks' fair last week. He was
fined So and costs.
The defense had no witnesses.
The witnesses for the prosecution,
which was brought by the W.C.T.U.,
were Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander
Adamson, Rev. A. B. Church, Mrs.
Emil Gammeter, d. w. Gammell
and S. II. Mantell. The w. c. T. Z.
was represented by Attorney John
c.. Frank and l.. 5. Pardee was
Becker's attorney.
The case against p. w. Myers for
blowing an engine whistle inside the
city limits was continued.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-25
LOCAL ARTIST.
His Humorous Sketches Published
In Railroad TeIegrapher."

Kirk l.. Russell, operator at the
Erie passenger station, is an artist of
considerable ability. Humorous
subjects are his best field.
In Il recent issue of the Railroad
Telegrapher, a magazine and official
organ of the Order of Railroad Tele-
graphy, published at Peoria, ILL.,, ten
humorous illustrations of incidents
occurring at the national convention
of telegraphers, held at Peoria in
May appear on one of the pages,
over the explanatory note 'Russell's
"reminiscences of the Convention"
The sketches are cleverly drawn,
showing a great deal of ability in the
artist.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-25
A RinsP6 View

"The idea" said Mr.. Blykins, "of MAX
ing all this to do because George Wash
ington's father didn't punish him for
chopping the cherry treer'
Well" said his wife, some fathers
would have been quite severe"
Not if they were men of any intel
ligence. Any boy who shows the slight
est disposition to go out and cut wood
now and then ought to be encoura ged."
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-25
COM PANY F
Held In Readiness-Assemhied al
ArmorY.

Pursuant to the call issued Mon
day afternoon Company F assembled
at its quarters over 100 S. Howard St.
last evening to await orders from
Cleveland.
At a late hour in the evening Cap
tain Herman Werner obtained the
addresses of the 80 members. He
permitted them to go home. They
were ordered to be ready to respond
at moments notice to do duty to
uuell the riots in Cleveland.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-25
Reports Heard and IA Meeting Held Ii
indianapolis.

Reports Heard and Il Meeting Held In
indianapolis.
lNl1ANAPoILS, July 2o.-Tho board of
control of the Epworth League met to
hear rtpor,s and consider! matters per-
'airlug To- tie league.
Bishop ". \. 4nIndc, Detroit, presi-
dent ul the board, presided. The re-
port o; Rev. Edwin y. Schell, secretary
of the ilpVOrth League, was submitted.
ney. + L. Nagler, Cincinnati, Ger
man assistant secretary of the league,
presented Ii report of the German
branch.
\ report of the leagues work among
ehe colored people WAS presented by
colored Secretary Rev. irvine c. Penn
of Atlanta.
The board will probably be IN session
several days
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-25
BURGLARS In Evidence.

Burglars have been in evidence on
Spicer st. for several nights. The
refrigerator at the home of DR.. l.. +.
Sisler was opened and considerable
food stolen. Several attempts were
made to enter the residence of
County Clerk E. a. Hershey.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-25
"TRODDEN DOWN. )"
Four Act Drama Well Presented at
Randolph.

"Trodden Down, or Life for Life, "
is the subject of a very pretty four
act drama being presented at the
Randolph park theater. The audi
ence in attendance upon its opening
presentation Monday night was
large and appreciative. The caste of
characters in the play is good, each
performer playing well his or her
part. This play will continue until
Wednesday night. On Thursday
night a new play will be put on the
stage.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-07-25
PROPOSE TO FIGHT GoEsEL.
Opposition Meeting of Democrats Held
and Movement Started.

BOWLING GREEN, KY, July 25.-The
anti-Goebel meeting here was largely
attended. Ex-CongresSman W. C.
Owens sent letter condemning the
nomination of Goebel for governor.
The meeting adopted resolutions con-
demning the movement inaugurated by
so-called Democrats in eastern states to
abandon the principles of the Chicago
platform; endorsing William J. Bryan
for president, and charging that the
state convention IN Louisville, which
nominated Goebel, was perverted from
Its true purpose by corruption, fraud
and force, by intrigue and treachery,
by infamous rulings of the acting char
man, etc.
The resolutions deny that the ticket
is entitled to or should receive the sup
port Of the party in this state.
\ provisional executive committee
of Il was requested to meet at Lexipg-
ton Aug. 8.