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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-11
DENOUNCED AS TACTLFss.
Grey Veterans Scored for Their
stand Against the President.

stand Against the President.
NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 1O.-The action
of the Army Of Tennessee Camp of the
United Confederate Veterans in suggest
ing that Memphis does not invite Presf-
dent Mckinley to the Confederate reunion
there is meeting with unanimous dfsap-
prevail and the Confederate veterans are
receiving very extensive proof that they
overstepped their mark. They have Teen
notified by Memphis that their resolution
will be ignored as far as Memphis is con-
by the city committees and Confedera- e
Veterans of Memphis will be carried to
the President by a committee selected for
that purpose.
The New Orleans States" which has
heretofore been the organ Of the C0nfed-
crate Veterans, spoke as follows of the
action taken by them; The action of tne
of the branches OF the New Orleans Con-
federate Veterans Association in adopt
ing resolutions protesting against the in
yitation of President Mckinley to the
great Confederate reunion to take place
at Memphis in the spring, strikes us as
being most unfortunate and ill-adyiSed."
The Army of Tennessee Camp. when
made this protest against the Mckinley
invitation led the movement TO call Cen
J. b. Gordon in-Chlef of the
United Confederate Veterans. to account
for attending a meeting of the Blue and
Grey 1t organized a very strong move
ment against such reunions. Its last
resolution seemed to have destroyed its
influence among the come crate We Grams
who are. with few exceptions. denouncine
il today as uncharitable ungener5us. and
guilty of supreme bad taste.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-11
CUBAN OFFICIALS ACCUSED.
Charged With DisorderIy Conduct
and Illegal Spending of Funds

HAVANA, Jan. 10.-Senor Monteagudo,
delegate to the Constitutional Convention
and chief of the rural guard of Santa
Clara province, was recently accused by
Havana paper of having been guilty OF
disorderly conduct in the streets of Santa
Clara. he having fired off a revolver there
The charge seems to be utterly unfounded
Other charges are being made against the
ayuntamiento and mayor of Santiago, 1t
being said that they have been Illegally
spending municipal funds. Investigations
into these charges are being made The
supporters of the ayuntamiento and Senior
Monteagudo do not hesitate to say that
the charges are made in deliberate bad
faith in order TO discredit the political
element represented by the ayuntamiento
and Senior Monteagudo.
There has been no evidence to show that
money was offered to city officials in con-
nection with the sewering and paving con-
tract, yet numbers of persons are ready
to believe that bribery was attempted. In
fact. it is said that some of the council
men offered themselves for election in or
der to make money while in office One
of the NEST striking features in Cuba is
the lack of confidence Cubans have in
their public men and their readiness to
believe them corrupt
A letter signed by Quentin Bandera has
been published here saying that the bud
get of the municipality of Havana pro-
vides for PA employees. against so in 1899
and that number of these are superfu-
Gus
The Constitutional Convention at a pri-
yate session today voted in favor of uni
yersal suffrage.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-11

DR.. Henry Van Dyke recently made the
remark that IL was better for a man to
be governed by his admirations than by
his disgusts. This is not only an cpl
gram, but it has a good deal of truth
in It, which is not always the case with
epigrams.
There are some people who go through
life in chronic state Of disgust; and
they sometimes acquire an expression
which reminds one OF that man of whom
1t was said that he must be as disguised
with himself as other people were with
him. or his nose would never have taken
the shape II did. 1t is quite true that
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-11
VINO Is ResponsIbIc:

(Fr0m ihc Phil3drIIhla L1deoTD
1t is to be hoped that the investigation into
the brazen use Of an American warship by at
torney for the Asphalt Trust viii be pushed, and
that it win result IN informing the public Just
who is responsible Tor such Practices and also
who has such pulp that he can employ a
vessel of the American Navy as a despatch boat
for the trust The trust, attorney wished to
get to Washington speedily in order to plead
his side Of the case before the Washington au-
thorities and the Hartford was used to bring
him part way on his journey. The Navy De
partment denies responsibility a, does the State
Department; but Minister LOOMS accredited TO
Ncneznela. has not vet boon heard from.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-11

From the Louisville Courcr-J ournJI
1t is admitted by Mr. Richard, that the United
States cannot be a despot in Porto Rico But
what is a despot? Was England a dcspot in 1865
and later years when it appointed Governors and
claimed the right to tax the colonies; our faith
ers thought so. But the colonies elected their
local Legislatures. while Porto Rico has an upper
house appointed by the President OF the United
States, and majority must moi be citizens of
Porto Rico.
This is a new departure, and no sophi-Ty cla
conceal the fact 1t is equivalent TO saying that
the Declaration of Independence was i mistake
The policy now in question before the Supreme
Court is the policy OF George the Third
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-11
GOVERNOR SAVERS MESSAGE.
Recommends the Enactment of .
Law Gurfniiing Libel s.;,-.


AUSTIN. Tex, Jan. fO.-Goveruor Savers
sent his message 10 the two branches OF
the Legislature today He makes but few
recommendations for new legislation. the
most important being the enactment OF
law giving newspapers protection from
civil damage suits for libel when the al
legged hbelous publication is the truth and
published without malice The Governor
refers to the prosperous times in Texas, as
follows
Excepting not more than fifteen of the
2fS counties. organized and unorganized.
into which the State is divided. prosperity
prevails in them all to an extent not ex-
ceeded in any year of their history. Album
dant crops with a remunerative market
have well rewarded the husbandman, and
never before has the demand for labor.
skilled and unskilled. been so great end
universal or the compensation OF wage
earners more satisfactory
The cattle and sheep industries are
prosperous; railway construction has BEEN
actively renewed. and manufacturing c.
terprises of many kinds have been inau-
gurated. A desirable immigration is being
attracted in large numbers through tho
healthfulness of our climate. the fertility
ana freshness OF our lands, and the many
opportunities that await Industry. econ
omy, and thrift
The resources Of the State in all their
variety. wealth. and abundance are I'M
known even to ourselves; but with the
continuance of present conditions. though
for a few years only and with a prudent
and conservative administration OF the
public affairs, such development may be
safely anticipated as will not disappoint
the most sanRItine PXuertafion With the
construction OF the isthmian canal nothing
except inexcusable folly in matters of
government will prevent this Common
wealth taking within the next two decades
the foremost place among the States OF
the American Union
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the frontier or in the Philippines as we
know society. and they are completely
and absolutely cut off for the time being
from the refining influence Of good and
Christian women. Is it not better, then,
that they should be able to get the little
spirituous liquor that they desire land in
the canteen they are prevented from get
ting except in moderation than that by
the very Incorporate action of these good
temperance women Of the ". c. T. L. they
should be thrown into the most vicious
company of both sexes?
There is another point. too. from which
to judge this attempt of the w c. T. L. 10
crush out the canteen and deprive AmeFi-
can soldiers of one of the inherent rights
of every sane and honest citizen of the
United States. If this attempt of theirs
to crush out the canteen succeeds they
Will so far as in them lies, have be-
smirched the character of our soldiers by
proclaiming to the world that while the
soldiers of all the other armies in Chris
tendon are fully competent to care for
themselves. our own men are incompetent
to do SO, and, in fact, are drunkards.
Is this true? Can any nation in the
world show such superb enlisted men?
As matter of fact do the enlisted men
of any nation in the world drink less
liquor? Are they not mentally morally.
and physically more than the peers of any
other nation? Why then, should this
disgrace be put upon them?
The Adjutant General of the Army has
written a powerful letter under date of
December Il. 1900. upon the good effects
of the canteen upon the troops. and de-
tends it most ably, showing that the opin-
ion of nearly every commissioned officer
of the army is in its favor. as well as
ninety-five per cent of the oldest nom
commissioned officers who have reported
upon it. Should this evidence of its good
effect upon the enlisted men of the army
by both the commissioned and older nom
commissioned officers of the army go for
nothing?
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-11
VOLUNTEERS LEAVE MANILA.
Muny Expected to Rc-epIist OIL
Reaching the United States.

MANILA. Jan. 1O-Six hundred and
ffty-two out of the original $50 men OF
the Thirty-seventh Volunteer Infantry
sailed for home today on the transport
sheridan. This was one of the two in
fantry regiments recruited here By Cen
eral Otis when the original volunteers
were mustered out. = majority of the
officers and men were formerly members
of the First Tennessee Volunteer Infantry,
which came here shortly after the out
break Of the Spanish American war.
Colonel Cheatham expects that One-half
of the men Will re-enlist in the new r5gi-
ments to be raised under the Army bill
when they arrive in the United States.
He believes suggestion made some time
ago that bonus should be offered to ac-
climated soldiers 10 re-enlist would be 4
splendid inducement 10 these men to come
hack One hundred and thirty members
of the regiment we're hoElrably discharged
yesterday and will remain here. a ma
jnrity of these have secured positions here
at salaries averaging $I5 per month.
All Of the regular officers who have been
serving with the regiment remain here.
OF the volunteer officers twenty-one de
cidad TO stay in the Philippines on special
details.
Since its formation the casualties in the
regiment were tWenty-eight killed and
ninety wounded. Among the iatlef was It's
first colonel. Robert Bruce Wallace, for
merly of the First Montana Volunteers,
who was shot in action at Malab0n.
Capt H. H. Blunt Of the Forty ninth
Volunteer Infantry. who was tried twice
By court martial on twenty charges and
cashieredN is also passenger on the
sheridan
The Police bill of the Philippine Com
mission has been amended so as to allow
of the recruiting of the force from hon
orabiy discharged regulars as well as vol
unteers This force is TO consist OF 300
men for service in Manila and it was orr
ginally intended that it should be made up
of volunteers only
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-11
EXPIRED WHILE IN A CAB.
Sudden Death of Nathaniel Burbank,
of the ..Neyy Orleans Pfcayune.v


NEW ORLEANS, ian. 1O.-Major Ma
thaniel Burbank. managing editor of the
New Orleans Picayune," died suddenly
in a cab this morning en- route to his
office. He was fifty eight years old and
a native of Maine. He enlisted as a pri-
vate in the Fifteenth Massachusetts, Vol
unteers in 1858. and in 1854 was appo-n ed
lieutenant in the Tenth United States c l.
ored Cavalry. He was captain at the end
OF the civil war, when he was mustered
out and entered the regular army as leu
tenant, serving until 1869. He was for
some years aide de-c camp On the STAFF of
Gen. Phil Sheridan, with the rank Of
major
Leaving the army, he accepted an edi-
torial position on the staff of the New
Orleans Republican" where he gained
considerable national reputation as hu-
morist. In 1877. on the failure of the
Republican. =" he went TO the 'Picayune."
with which paper he had been ever s-nce.
having been managing editor for the past
six years. He was regarded as one of the
best authorities in this section on the
drama
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-11

(From the Wilmington Every EVENING"
The Senatorial situation at Dover is still in.
yolved in doubt and il is not likely that a cor.
rect line can be drawn upon il until the caucuses
are held, next Monday night Should the regular
Republicans decide to go into caucus with the
Union Republicans. then Mr.. Addicks and some
one else-probably Regular Republican would
be nominited. But should the Regular Republi.
refuse To go into caucus with the Union Re-
publicans there win be telling what the
outcome may be.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-11
A Plea for the Code.


In spite OF the popular prejudice against duel
ling with pistols, it certainly has the advantage
Of not catering as does fist fighting, TO the
mere brutal instincts. witness the merry tone in
which the sporting papers tell OF the hammerng
and subsequent knocking out Of defeated prize
fighter 1t is also a fact that where duelling
is practiced men are more careful of their man
neTs and of their language toward one another.
as we'll as of their observations concerning the
women OF their acquaintances.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-11
THE GRAPHoPHoNE PATENTS.
German Manufacturers Call the
American Concern IA Monopoly.

BERLIN. Jan. 10.-The case of the Co
lumbia Grand Graphophone Company. in
volving the validity of the eompany's pat
ents in Germany. came up for a hearing
today before six judges Of the patent Of
fee. All the German interests in the
business are opposed to the claim of the
American concern, and it was declared
that the graphophone company was seek
ing to establish monopoly in Germany.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-11
Carrying out the Disguise.

(From the Detroit Free Press)
The Bride-Now, dear, must act like old
married people.
The Groom-AlI right. Give me back that fifty.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-11

The Senate and House of Representa-
tives, having deprived the soldier of his
beer to the detriment and decentralization
of the service. should now proceed to close
up their own bars and speak easies." Let
these hyper-virtuous statesmen come into
the prohibition court with clean hands.
1t is just as terrible for an enlisted SeDa-
tor or Representative to consume ales,
wines. and liquors in the Capitol restau-
rants and the cloak and committee rooms
as it is for an enlisted soldier to imbibe
his small bottle of thin beer in the post
exchange. The difference, if any, is in
favor of the latter, because eanteen regu-
lations and public opinion in the army
prevent the soldier from getting drunk.
In the other case there is neither regula-
ton nor public opinion. 1t is neither
moral nor polite to make flesh of one and
fish of the other. If the post exchange
must go it is but just that the Senate and
House canteens should go with it.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-11

When common, vulgar pugllists stand
up and pound each other with gloves the
law in nearly all our States compels them
to stop short of brutality. At West Point
the istic system is different. There green.
soft boys, in their first few months in the
Academy, are compelled to fight young
athletes with two or three years train
ing. with bare knuckles. and until the
former are pounded into insensibility. All
the events at West Point are to a inish
which is always in sight before the first
blow is struck. If anybody can conceive
of thing more contemplate and cow
ardly We should like to hear of it.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-11
A Curious Executive Indiscreiion

The New York Evening Post" re-
ferring to the appointment of Mr.. James
Harlan as Attorney General of Porto
Rico. and to the general understanding
that it was made ~ please Senator Ma
son Of Illinois, the appointee being one
of his Chicarn constituents says.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-07-25
Teachers In Annual Institute.

One of the most successful teachers
institutes came to a close at the city
public school building last Friday af-
ternoon after session of two weeks.
To say that this institute was the
most successful that has ever been
held Ia the county Is not putting II
too strong. More teachers we're gath
cred together, better corps Of In
structors has never been provided and
the county superintendent is all that
could be asked. Two-thirds of the
teachers were enrolled during the first
day and the instructors were pleased
and surprised to see the large assem-
bly, room packed with teachers on the
closing day-that is record that has
never been equalled before. Teachers
showed great and attentive interest
throughout the entire institute.
Superintendent Boyden has been
very fortunate in the selection of his
institute conductor for each year. He
entrusted that work to Prof. A. II.
Avery, Of Woonsocket, again this year,
this being the third time In success
sion. A more enthusiastic and sner-
getic conductor and instructor is hard
TO find, one who succeeds 10 getting
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-07-25

To the Church, Lodge, Society or
School voted the most popular by
Aug. 3rd, 1901.
The following leading merchants
of Brookings will issue vote with
every 25c purchase:
c. A. Skinner with dry goods only.
G. K. West & Co., furniture, car
pets, wall paper, and rugs.
Collins s. Spooner, clothing, gents
furnishings and merchant tailoring.
Charles Taubman, staple and fancy
groceries.
MD. Orhrans, fresh and salt meats.
e. L. Farrankop, laundry.
The Irwin Pharmacy, drugs, paints
and oils.
Mrs. r. Il. Patterson, fine millinery.
w. L. Cooke, photographer.
L. w. Cooke, pianos and organs.
Brookings Register.
Cole & Reierson, The Brooklyn Shoe
Store.
All votes must be sent to DIR. Borst
at his office.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-07-25
Brooklngs County.

The county of which Brookings is the
county seat is the best adapted TO fdtversified
farming of any in South Dakota. Situated in
the center of the renowned Big Sioux Valley
and watered by the Big Sioux river and in-
Vulnerable lakes. The soil is Of rich, black
loan and is unsurpassed for fertility. The
best Of water Is found near the surface, and
numerous small streams water the rich farm
lands In all directions. 1t contains % town.
ships and 5Oe,ss4.43 acres Of gently rolling
land, fully rs per cent OF which Is under cult.
walton. Has l04 good schoolhouses valued AZ
about 100000 In round numbers. Good rail-
road facilities. Assessed valuation, 1885,
Ss,s45,Ooo. Tax levy, 1898, 1omills for genera
purposes. Average crop for the past twenty
years, Is bushels per acre. Fine herds
blooded stock and rich grazing lands. No
government land-all occupied by actuai
settlers. Decided land can be purchased at
from si2 to $50 per acre, according'to location.
Good railroads convenient for marketing
stock and grain.
Long distance telephone connects every
town with the county seat and extends 10
many points in the state as well as into Min
nesota and lows
The country neighborhoods throughout the
county have their churches where the people
worship every Sunday.
During the past year large number OF peo-
pie from the east have brought their families
TO Brookings county and located perma-
nently. In every instance they are contented
with their choice OF location and are prosper.
ing There are still opportunities for people OF
all classes to come here and be independents
No state In the union offers better advantages
than can be found right here in the Sioux
Valley region.
Farmers In the east who contemplate COM
ing west can ind no better soil mo bettenio.
cation and no better markets In the whole
northwest than Brookings coantyspresen-'' 10
Come out and see for yourselves the banner
county OF South Dakota.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-07-25

Tho Citizens' Association of Brookings.
1t seems that the object of this as
sociation has not been fully under
stood or appreciated by great many
of the townspeople. With this In
view 1t is thought advisable to ex-
plain matters. The association was
incorporated this spring for the pur-
pose Of uniting all of the citizens, who
would take an interest In the growth
Of our city, to cooperate as unit In
everything that would tend to up
build or benefit In any manner the
citizens Of our young and enterprising
metropolis.
1t ID almost impossible to accom-
plish through private parties, in our
individual way, what could be accom-
plished by united effort Of all or of a
large number Of people.
1t Is not the purpose Of this associa-
tion to have an organization for the
purpose of social time or social
place to loaf or to spend idle hours.
Il is true that rooms have been
rented which would be suitable for
entertaining guests to our city and
transacting such business as would
come before the association, and also
place where the members of the
association can assemble at any time
during the day or night that they
wish, to rest or to visit with their
friends. The articles Of incorpora-
tion are such that no gambling or
drinking can be allowed, in fact the
object of the association is and shall
be for the purpose Of pushing all busi-
ness enterprises that may come before
It. 1t is for the benefit of every citi-
zen and 1t Is desired by the association
to have anyone who can think Of any
thing that would help in any way to
bring into the city business enter
prlses, or who can think OF anything
that would be best for the city to un-
dertake, to have the suggestion made
to the secretary Of the association and
your ideas win be taken up and dis
cussed and, IL there is anything
worthy 1t will be developed through
the association.
This association has considered up
the present time that 1t Is Of the ut
most Importance to the city to keep
the organization In operation and IL
will become an absolute necessity TO
the growth and prosperity of the place
as such associations have been In
other places.
Politics, sectarianism, or anything
that might and does divide the
strength In other matters, should be
left out when we come into this asso-
citation and all should work In har-
mony and unison with one idea and
one and all do what can be done for
the good of our town and the strength
OF the institutions we already have,
and getting In new capital and enter