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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
A Soldiers View of the Canteen.


1t occurred to me that perhaps the read
ers of The Star are not aware of the at
titude of the soldier In regard to the can
teen question now agitating the minds of
the good ladies of the Womans Christian
Temperance Union. AS regular of eight
years service l think 1 am competent to
voice the views of my comrades. The re-
port of the adjutant general of the army
containing opinions of officers and enlisted
men regarding the canteen, is readily ac-
ceSSible. That report is unanimous in its
is in its favor. Now, we have the spectacle
of a body of women, knowing nothing OF the
army its needs, caring nothing for its
expressed opinions, striving to enact by
persisting lobbying a measure to make Of
solid total abstainers! Could a prohibi-
ton law be enforced in any state in the
Union against the will of even a majority?
This rank injustice from soldiers point of
view, seems to be remarkable to say the
least, in a country where the will of the
majority rules. What would the w. c. r.
u. think if an army organization passed
resolutions against tea drinking in their
circles? They would say 1T is none of
your business Neither is the army can
teen any of their business! The good beer
and light wines sold at the canteens are no
more injurious than tea tipping. 1 have
been a non-commissioned officer for three
years, and l know positively that when a
man is reported drunk he did not get in
that condltlOn at the post canteen. w mere
did he get drunk, you ask? In those low
groggeries that lie around every army post
where everything from absinthe to gin,
basely adulterated, is sold. These are the
people whom the adjustment of the cam
teen is going to benefit. There is a little
dirty rum shop outside the gates at Wash
ing barracks that Is worth more than the
most palatial saloon on Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. It will double it's value as soon as
the canteen is closed. What concerns the
soldier most Is. what he will lose In the
event? Last month my company received
per capita dividend of 81 from the profits
of the canteen. With this money we pur-
chased athletic goods, newspapers and
magazines Qncluding that admirable paper
The Starr, and numerous little things to
help exc out our ration. Whether a man
drinks or not 1t makes no difference, he re-
ceives benefit just the same the man who
spends a large portion of his pay at the
canteen. Let the most earnest total alb
stainer enlist, and from a soldiers stand
point he will support the army canteen
When the country is ready to accept pro-
hibition the army will fall in line Until
then we protest against being denied priv
ileges which citizens enjoy, or robbed of
our comforts and few luxuries made possi-
BILE by the post exchange or canteen.
NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

THE only limitations placed upon the Com
missioners in the plenary exercise of the
power to enact any police regula ton which
they may think necessary for the preser-
walton of our lives. limbs, health, comfort.
quiet and property, are, that they shall be
usual and reasonable. If they are unusual
ard unreasonable they are void as being
beyond the powers of the Commissioners
But who is to determine whether a regu-
lation is unusual or unreasonable? 1t mat
tiers not how unusual, unreasonable, alb
surd. vexatious or annoying any regulation
they may deem proper to enact may be, the
legal presumption will be that 1t Is neces-
sary, usual and reasonable and within their
powers until the contrary is determined by
a court of competent Jurisdiction.
"Since the enactment Of the joint resolu-
ton delegatng these police powers to the
Commissioners Of the District the Court of
Appeals Of the District OF Columbia has
twice passed upon the question in the case
of the B. and o. and the B. and P. R. r.
Cos. against the District Of Columbia, re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

The regular permanent
family circulation of Tho
Evening Star In Washing.
ton il more than double
that of any other paper,
whether published In the
morning or In the after.
noon.
jectiOnnble advertisement
1t therefore stands un.
equaled md unnpproach.
able.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
Taking Recruit. to cuba.

The War Department Is informed that
the transport Rawlins has landed 175 re-
cruits at Nuevitas and now is on her way
to Matanzas with 100 more. The Rawlins
the purpose of taking the small detach-
ment OF recruits at that point to Santiago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

Joseph R. May. who admitted that he
was a street fakir and claimed to be on
parole from a lunatic asylum, was yester-
day convicted In the Police Court Of the
larceny of S. from Robert Hardin by max
ing false representations about a watch,
and Judge Kimball sent him to jail for
three month";
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-22
THE WEEK IN CONGRESS,
Senate Will Devote Itself to Specch-
making ON Finance bill md
Probably Quay Contest.

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.'ose "no arc vNpeo'eu " sp.@A e
senators Soehieii' Daii'eiS anu 1Anen tNo
aiii'oaii1e "aS
speeches oh 'iie am iiia's sue "a 'ne
'heasuie' ou' ~" 'ii"l ua' mas opeh
aereeo upon ior so'e' ~ may pe enpee.-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-22

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON, Jan. H.-United States
District Attorney Fredericks. of Alaska;
United States Commissioner Malcolm, and
three other commissioners of that terri
tory, are in imminent danger of removal
from office. A special agent of the de-
partment of justice has returned from
Alaska, after making a full investigation
of charges filed against these men, and
his report is decidedly adverse to their be-
ing retained in office.
Nothing in the report reflects upon the
integrity of any of these officials, but the
charges, which, 1t is claimed, are fully
proven, relate wholly to their manner of
living. Affidayits of very serious charac-
ter accompany the special agents report.
showing a condition of gross dissipation,
in which, it is claimed, these officials par
ticipate.
Attorney General Griggs said today he
was both surprised and panied at these re-
ports regarding Federal officialdom in
Alaska, but would not state positively that
the men accused would be removed. 1t Is
probable all will be asked to resign. Fred
ericks and Malcolm, it is stated. will be
the first whose heads will fall. There is
still some hope for the other three COM
mIssioners whose conduct has been in
vestigated, and their names the attorney
general will not give. Perhaps immedi-
ate and permanent reform may save them.
Both Fredericks and Malcolm were ap-s
pointed from California, though Fredericks
was formerly resident of Kansas, and
had Endorsements of both senators from
that state. Gov. Brady defends Freder-
icks warmly and declares his belief that
the special agent has been deceived by
perjured witnesses, who are trying to get
rid of the district attorney because of his
energetic performance of duty. He has
been very active in prosecuting violators
of laws in the territory and very success
full in securing convictions. No action has
vet been taken in F'redericks' case, but
Malcolms resignation has been called for
by his superiors. Malcolm is graduate
of Stanford university, and has one of the
most profitable positions in Alaska. Alas
kans now here are urging as his successor
Thomas Lions, formerly townstte trustee
of Juneau.
Judge Johnson's successor will probably
come from some state not on the Pacific
coast. Alaskans here are opposing the ap-
pointment of Judge Wickersham, Senator
Fosters candidate, and also all residents
of Oregon and California who have been
mentioned. They urge that the citizens
of the Coast states could not help having
a bias in the new territory where nearly
all the population comes from those states.
C. F. Munday, one of Seattle's thirty
foud gold Democrats. is in the city, and
expects to stay two weeks.
G. B. Swinehart, of Alaska, leaves for
home tonight. He expects to attempt the
overland trip to Cape Nome this winter.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-22
MACRUM IN EUROPE.
His Pretence In Naples Starts Ru-
mors That His Home Coming
Has Hidden Meaning.

ROME, Jan. 2l.-Charles F. Macrum,
former United States consul at Pretoria.
who. arrived here yesterday, left today for
Paris.
Mr.. Easton, of the Washington Post,
who accompanied Mr.. Macrum, said. in
the course of an interview at Naples, that
the Beers know they must ultimately be
defeated, but are determined to resist to
the last. He praises the Boer tactics and
expresses admiration for the bravery of
both armies The. Africanders were re-
garded by Mr.. Easton as "a permanent
danger to the British
He asserts that prior to the war, the
Transvaal government inquired what guam
tity of cartridges was allowed the German
troops in the Franco-Prussan war and
then ordered double the quantity.
From Kruger to Mckinley.
LONDON, Jan. ga special dispatch
from Naples says that Mr.. Macrum is re-
ported to be the bearer of letter to
President Mckinley from President krug-
er, In which the latter proposes peace terms
based upon the status quo. with complete
independence and a seven-year franchise.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-22
WEBSTER DAVIS MISSION.
Fact That President Kruger Has
Sent Him Special Car Raises
Comment in London.

LONDON, Jan. 21.--The publication of
the fact that President Kruger Is send
ing private car to take Webster Davis
from Lourenzo Marquee to Pretoria Is
causing considerable speculation here as
to whether Mr.. Davis, Notwithstanding
the denial from Washington, has not some
rather singular that a simple traveller.
even though an official at home. should
receive so much attention.
The subject is attracting the continental
powers, which are inquiring through the
London representatives whether the Brit
ish government has information with
-ftgafd to the OBJECT Of Mr.. Davis visit.
They are reluctant to believe that one of
President McKinley's assistant secre-
taries would take a vacation in the
Transvaal and be given leave of absence
from his duties for several months with
out some special purpose.
A recent dispatch from Washington
pointed out that Mr.. Davis had given up
his proposed visit to the Transvaal.
Davis at LOurenzO Marques.
LoURENZo MARQUEE. Jan. a.
Webster Davis. United States assistant
secretary of the interior. arrived here
today on his way to Pretoria and called
upon the governor general. John Alvaro
Dacosta Ferreira. who gave him a most
courteous reception and requested him to
convey a message of special friendship to
President Mckinley. The Transvaal gov
ernment has informed Mr.. Davis that
President Krugers carriage will convey
him to Pretoria
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-22
turned to the senate by the president. to
await the presentation of the Arkansas
senator's motion.
IN THE HOUSE.
Roberts Case VIII Create Spirited
Discussion.

WASHINGTON. Jan. H.--The feature Of
tho proceedings In the house this week
will be the consideration of the case OF
Il. II. Roberts, the Mormon representa-
tIve-elect from Utah. The case has attract
ed intense interest all over the country.
Though both the majority and minority
OF the committee which investigated the
case agree that Mr.. Roberts should not
sit as a member of the house, on account
of alleged polygamous practices. there
will be royal struggle over the question
of procedure upon which the committee
has split. The case will be called up on
Tuesday, and two, possibly three. days
will be devoted to 1t.
The majority of the committee hold that
Mr.. Roberts, should be excluded, while the
minority contend that he be seated and
then be expelled. basing their argument
for this course upon the ground that Mr.
Roberts possesses all the constitutional
qualifications for membership and that an
attempt to exclude him, upon the theory
that congress has the power to add to
those qualities, would establish a danger
GUS precedent that might return to plague
congress in the future. Mr.. Littlefield, of
Maine, and Mr.. De Almond, Of Missouri,
: who presented the minority report, Will
make strong fight and say they believe
they can convince majority Of the house
that the course they advocate Is the only
proper one to pursue.
The majority of the committe, on the
other hand. are confident that they will
be backed by majority Of the house. Mr..
Roberts is expected to make plea in his
defense. Should he be seated. in accord
ance with the contention of the minority,
a resolution to expel will be Immediately
offered, and this doubtless will carry by
an almost unanimous vote, although the
majority, in their report, have insisted
that once seated, a member cannot be
expelled for acts committed before he was
a member of the house. Tomorrow will
be devoted to District Of Columbia mat
ters and Friday to eulogies upon the life
and public services Of the late Vice Presi-
dent Hobart.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-22
MISSION IS MYSTERIOUS.
So Says Paris Paper of Ex-Consul
Macrum.

PARIS, Jan. 22.-The Matin referring to
the arrival of Mr. Macrum in Europe says
the object of his mission is mysterious and
asks if there be any connection between
his return and the arrival of Webster
Davis at Lourenzo Marquee, from which
point he is to be taken to Pretoria in a
special train sent by President Kruger
The Matin thinks it very probable that
President Kruger. having been cut off from
telegraphic communication with DR.. Leyds.
is resorting TO the good offices of the
Americans in order to communicate with
the rest of the world and the paper con-
cludes its observations by saying:
I'VE shall soon know the meaning Of
these communications"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-22
Alaskan OFFICIALS
ASKED 70 RESIGN.
District Attorney and Com
missioners in Trouble.
SPECIAL REPORT MADE.
Gov. Brady Says Charges Are
False and Prejudiced.
SPECIAL REPORT MADE.

Special Omcer of Department of Jus-
tice Has Been Making Investiga-
tions in Alaska, and Reports No
Omcial Dereliction, but Improper
Manner of Living-No Successor
Yet Appointed to Judge johnson,
and Alaskans In Washington
Seeking to Get q Man Who Ii
Not From the Pacific Coast.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-22
Coal Operators In Conference.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan H-Upwards of
one hundred coal operators have arrived
for the national conference between them
and the United Mine Workers, and already
Indications point to vigorous controversy
over the adjustment Of the wage scale,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-22
Pro-Boer Meeting In buffalo.

BUFFALO, N. Y. Jan. 21.--A pro- Boer
meeting was held at the Lyceum theater
tonight. Addresses were delivered by
ex- Congressman r. b. Mahaney, Rev
Father Cronin, Rev. T. N. Powers, Rev.
c. H. Kimball. State Senator Mackey and
others. A subscription of over $500 I'm
aid of the Boer hospital corps was taken.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-22
For Boer Hospital.

OMAHA. Jan. 2i.--A largely attended
meeting of Irish-Americans and German
American citizens was held tonight to in
augurate a plan to raise money for the
Boer hospital fund. A committee was
appointed TO invite Miss Maude Come,
the Irish Joan of Arc" who is expected
to arrive in New York next Sunday, to
visit Omaha and deliver q lecture.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-22
British Casualty List.

LONDON. Jan. 2.-The war ONCE has
posted this dispatch from Gen. Butler, dat.
ed January q, 10 a. m:
THE following were wounded in the ac-
ton near Ventors spruit yesterday:
"Onicers-Staff: Col. u. Hamilton and
Maj. McGregor; Second Lancashire fnsil-
iers. Capt Blunt and Second Lieats Cros-
tan and Barrett First Border rifles. Cant.
Vaughn and Second Lieut.. Muster: First
York and Lancashires. Second Lieut.. Kies-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-22

Gen. Butler cables to the war office:
"Spearmans Camp. Jan. p. p. M.
Gen. Warren has been engaged all day,
chiefly on his left which he has swung
forward about a couple of miles. The
ground is very difficult. and as the fight
ing is all the time UP hill. 1t Is difficult to
say exactly how much we have gained,
but think we are making substantial
progress
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-22
After Fighting All Day Biv-
ouacks on Enemy's Ground.
NOT YET AT LADysMITH.
Hard Work Is Still Ahead ,of the
British Troops.

Rigid Censorship Prevents Reports
of the British Mcvements-Their
Fighting Tactics Have Changed
and Reliance Ii Now Placed on
Artillery Rather Than ON Infap-
try Charges--Relieved That Butler
Has . Grasp ON the situation That
VIII Enable Him to Get to Lady
smith-No Change In the Field.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-11-29

The young fellows around town ar
organizing another, dancing clut
which will either be called the Anti
Dude Club or the 2n,h Century Club
they have not decided yet. The boys
are meeting with considerable success
by the way Of membership
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-11-29
WASTED ELOQUENCE.
A LOT OF JERICHO oRAroRv THAT
COZ TIED FOR NAuGhT.
Pap Perkins. the Postmaster. T~lla
Why the Discussion Over Orna-
mentinE the Top of the Town Hall
Tower Wax Abrupt. Ended.

copyright. 100 by c. b. Lewis.l
Jericho Las bin bui!din u town hall
fur the Ia. six years. 1t was to hev
q tower in the middle. and there has
bin good deal Of discussion as to
what should finish off that tower.
Some stucl- fur y gilt ball some fur
rooster. SEINE fur CT oS.;aars With the
p'ints OF nc rompss.; Oh 'em. The
town board wanted ia please the ma
jority. and q mce1n was called one
night last week to settle what the
thing should be. Nobody realized how
intense the fcriin WAS I'LL the mectin
opened Suuar' .!oslyn t.eatled the gilt
ball party. ANA he got up and spoke
fur II nlinits without stoppin to wipe
the sweat off the bacl. of his nec...
He started N $50 years y. G. and come
slippin down to now like soft soap
glidin down tie cellar stairs He con
tended that gilt ball on the top of 4
tower had alluS bin considered an EN-.
blem of innocence. 1t Would be the
fust thing 2 stranger would look ful
when enterin the town Of Jericho. II
he saw tt-' gilt ball. he'd put up al
the tavern and feel safe and go away
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-11-29
AGAINST PLAINTIFF.
Judge Gla,pel! Hands Down a
Decision in a Griggs County
Tax Case.

Judge Glass; II. of .!amest WA
has Just handed down an impor
tant decision in Il tax case in
Gri ggs county. i'll which local at
torneys are interested. j. +.
Robinson of this city is for the
plaintiff, Cole & Martinson APP
pearing for the defendant. to-
vpther with Benz tmin Tuite. OF
Cooparstpwn. j. Is. Power is
plaintiff, and John kitching is de
PENDANT.
The decision of Judge Glaspell
is against the plaintiff and for the
defend;mt= but as Attorney Rob
inson will appeal to the supreme
court and has an unpardonablc
habit of reversing the trial court
in tax matters. it is anybody $
fight vet. The facts in the case
seem to BE- thut in l~~9. on Nov.
,. the defendant. John kitching.
obtained II tax decd for 'he prem
iSe:, in disput2. being for the sale
of delinquent taxes levied against
the land in 1859.
The defendant Went into pos
session of the premises on Nov.
,. 1889. under his tax deed. III
good faith, made improvements,
subsequently, bailt q hnuse and
has continued in possession and
the use of the premises ever since.
which possession and use was
never disputed b. the plaintiff
until the enhancement OF this
action. viii. III was a5Ont Aug TO-
this year. The plaintiff claimed
record title prior to the tax title
of the defendant. and also claim
ed that the tax decd WAS void Oh
its face. and sought to onst tho
defendant and regain possession
OF the premises. The d"tendan
contendel that he Tux d>Hl va:
good on its face. although voit
i for want OF valid assess nsAilt Du
thu, he had perfected title unde
= adverse possession. under til
provision of >rcti ~ 34Nla. Of tn
Revised Codes OF 1899. Their
were OF ',er questions involved ou
Z all of them wer,' decide iii faEn
Of the defendant. The case wi
! be appealed ''N the plaintiff an
V will b. heard in the March 1r!i'
$ Of the supreme court at Fargo. -
Fargo.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-11-29

JAS. Johnson i, reported seriously
i'll with pneumonia. The many friends
of Mr. johnson hope for his speedy
recovery.
There will b. service held at Jessie
schoolhuuse next SUNDAY at the usual
hour-ll "A. ~. \ cordial invitation
is extend to- all.
There will be as pee al meeting OF
Hannafoid Lodge y o. I. w. ON
Friday evening. Dee 9Th. to initiate II
class of tive members. The exercises
will be open with II public meeting TO
which all are cordially invited to at
tend We expect several members of
the Grand Lodge to he with us that
night Invitations have he sent to
Griyus Lodge to attend in n DO ~ and
bring their goat alOng.
A. H. Thurness. Mgr. Wills Creek
Coal Co. Buffalo. Ohio. writes:
have been affected witt, kl,!n' v and
bladder trouble for NetrS, passin
gravel nn,! stones, accomonanled 10y
overwhelming pains. Other medicines
only gave temporary rellrt Afe'
taking Fnley'- KiAnry Cure, the result
was surprising. a few doses started
the brick dust little fine stones. etc
and now ! have no pain across my Md
n-yS and feel like IA new man Foley
Kidney Cure has dom" me- 500 worth {"
good.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-11-29
One price to all,
Emo that the lowest.

If you like to trade at store where you can
feel sure that you getting just low prices as
every else come here. We pride ourselves on the
fact that conduct strictly one price store. Our
customers money is just any others here. child
can buy cheap the shrewdest buyer. The reason
we obtain the patronage of the majority of we'll post
ed buyers is. because they appreciate values. Not
to our customers more satisfactorily than this
season. We can please you, too.
ZBef{ Bros. & Go.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-11-29

sam Fl. Davis. who has been en-
ployed by G. II WhidIcn for the past
six months. LET, Tor his old Kentucky
home last Monday afternoon. Sam
says he would rather 90 "Nhrrc the
southern. sunny breeze, fans the old
Palmetto trees, and that nc won
come nor any mo
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-11-29
stops the Cough nl,<
Works Oftllc Cold.

Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets
cures cold in one day. No cure. no
pay. Price - cents.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-11-29

Take Laxative Bromu puinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. T.. w. Groves
signature is on Gael, box 2ic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
Red Star Line.

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