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The Washington herald., 1906-11-18
As to Gen. shAfter.

In army circles in Washington there
has never been any other explanation for
bestowing the honor upon the late Gen.
Shafter Of commanding the first army
sent TO Cuba than that the powers IN
control were looking carefully TO it that
as few heroes" as possible were created
by the war with Spain. Gen. Shafter was
the junior brigadier general OF the army
al the time. His record in the civil war
was good, and he had conducted himself
well In obscure garrisons for the more
than thirty years that he had been an
inconspicuous officer tn the regular cstab-
lishment. But that he was unambitious
was shown by the fact that he had never
used political influence to secure promo
jion. Frequently he had been over
slaughed by interiors, or he would have
been a brigadier general several years
before he reached that grade. but OF this
he never complained. Il was realized
among the strategists in Washington that
there would be hard lighting at Santiago.
and that the man who comma nded would
become popular hero n he possessed the
peculiar qualities that move the blind pop
ulace 10 idolatTy. Although a good fighter
Shafter could not be made a hero The
politicians satisfied themselves Of this
important fact before he was selected TO
command. But, alasi for the plans Of
mice and men, there was a spectacIed
lieutenant colonel Of volunteer cavalry
regiment who got into the fighting
around Santiago, and him the people at
home hailed as hero and ConquerOr. The
powers in Washington in those days Of
excitement had not calculated on the
prospects Of this spectacled gentleman
leaping from a volunteer lieutenant colo
nelcy into COmmander-in-Chief Of the
army and navy almost at a single bound.
And it can be truthfUly said. neither did
numerous superiors in the army who were
brought in contact with him there OF
they undoubtedly would have assumed a
different attitude toward him.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18
Responsible Rate-msI.er Needed.

From The Omaha Bee.
If rebates are to continue, railroads will
have TO employ a responsible rate
maker" to go 70 jail as newspapers in
some European countries have ''responsi-
Ole editors" for the same purpose.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18
Supreme Test.

"She is grace itself"
Indeed"
Yes; she can even separate herself
from a street car without reminding one
very much of an awkward elephant"
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18
TOO Much Effort.

Il Ike vaudeville"
What's the matter with musical com
edy2"
They don't placard the performers
names. You have 70 look EN- up on the
programme
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

The indianapolis Star is worried trying
to figure which speaks the more elo-
quently. the bankers money OF the
Presbyterian orators We should say a
duet, judiciousIy arranged. would bring
out the true eloquence Of both.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18
McGOvan's Fine work.

In the shifts that always follow new
administration OF the Bureau OF Accounts
of the Navy Department. otherwise the
Paymaster Generals office, Pay Director
Samuel MCGOWAN Will soon probably he
assigned to sea duty. During the fncum-
bency of Paymaster General Harris. re-
Gently retired. Director MCGOWAN was his
chief assistant, and looked after the in
finite detail OF the Office to the satisfao-
tion of Admiral Harris and the depart-
ment It is conceded that the Paw Corns
OF the navy, which disburses vast mil
lions every year. was never so efficient
as at present, and that Director Nc
Gowan's painstaking work and vigilance
are mainly responsible for this condition
although the late Paymaster General
brought to the discharge of his duties
a long experience and record OF unusual
efficiency. Director MCGOWAN is a south
Carolinian, and has been in the paw
Corps about a dozen years. Before ioin-
ing the navy he was successful news
paper man of Charleston, having been
prominently connected with the fine old
News and Courier of that city for several
years.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

Ohio Democrats blame Mr.. Bryan for
their defeat however. Mr.. Bryan is just
as much at home In the role Of chopping-
block as that OF hero.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18
RerIsed Version.

Little Jack Homer sat in d corner
Eating a modern pie,
In acids mopped, with boTates topped
And cOlored Up with dye.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18
SOrehead.

1T always makes a professional humor-
ist mad TO read good joke.
"Why?"
He wonders why he didn't think Of it
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

Mr.. jackson, Of Maryland, denies that
he said he bought his Congressional cleo
ton; and besides. if he did say il. he
didn't know such a fuss was going TO be
kicked up about il, anyhow.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18
Injured Innocence,

From the NeE York World
The look Of injured innocence on Stand
ard Oil faces is more amusing than Il. Il
Rogers best joke
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

Judge Parker has accepted a retainer
from the sugar trust. which may be
taken as hnal evidence that he believes
in the old saying about lightning never
striking twice In the same place.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

The highwayman said 20 have held up
''an entire road admits doing IT, but il
seems the road was only six miles long
He probably thought il best 10 make sure
Of even that before Mr. Hartman came
along.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18
He Might Be Hungrr.

From the Charleston News ard Courier.
When the Castellane children go to
spend month with papa" they should
carry Well-fllled lunch baskets.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

Secretary B0naparte now says his prop
csition for "a legaliZed boss' in politics
was only a joke The country seems To
have made the discovery before the Sec
retary did
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

a Pittsburg man died a natural death
the other day" notes the PaTkersburg
Sentinel. just for the novelty of the
thing. we presume.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

Last year England got S122. 900 out Of
the estates of dead millionaires. II would
take a derrick and a sixteen-ply cork
screw to get one-tenth Of that out Of the
live ones.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

One point is settleG-neither Boni de
Casrellane nor Senator PIatt has any in
tention Of resigning Office. However.
Boni may be kicked out again.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

A Cuban revOlutionist was arrested and
locked up for disorderiy conduct recent
ly. How hath the mighty falleni
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

What care we for Dreadnoughts and
Samsatsus so long as we have our pas
senger boats 10 butt them with?
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18
Explained.

'.Rhymer is the only fat poet l ever
knew"
known him long,"
Not very"
Then 1 want 10 tell you that he got fat
before he became a poet"
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

Senator Cullom says the tariff should
be taken out of politics. But wouldn't It
be wiser TO take politics out of the tariff?
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

when Mr.. Carnegie gets enough, he
spells # e-n-u-f. says the Cleveland Plain
Dealer. That sounds like treason thinly
veiled; when does he ever expect to get
enough?
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18
Hard to Handle.

Yes" said the Boston girl, I admit
that I am fond Of beans"
som /. declared Farmer Sway back
only trouble Is the pcsky things roll
off yer knife"
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

Corn huskers are needed in Texas. -
says a contemporary. They don't "husk
corn in Texas; they "shuck" Il.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

Russian officials are accused Of throw
ing bombs at themselves in order to fool
the people and create feeling in their
favor over in this country our officials
are constantly throwing bouquets al
themselves for the same purpose.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

The Atlanta Journal says the Jugger-
naut now has rubber tires and SAYS
''Honk. honk," Why not call It the
Chuggernaut. then?
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

Lead pencils are to be advanced in price.
Probably one OF the results of the great
amount Of scratching done by the voters
in this years elections.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

Rhode Island trotted Mr. Colt out just
long enough TO allow him to hear a few
snOrts from the old war horses.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

The iH-cOnceaIed delight Of Mr.. Roose-
Welt over the condition Of things in
Panama must be a rude shock 10 the
sensitive soul Of Mr.. Poultney BigeIow.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

That Nebraska Congressman will find
that his good example Of refundlng un-
earned salary will be, Ike the notices
framed upon the wall. seldom followed.
Besides. how would most Of the Congress
men live, If it were followed?
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

A Swedish nobleman has stolen $4,000.
As there is no American girl tied on to
It, he is welcome to the money so far as
We are concerned.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

Senator Platt SAYS it is true that he will
not resign. ''Tis true, tbs pity; and pity
its, IT'S true"
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

StonewaH Jackson once said, Nothing
justities profanity And. after awhile.
along came George Bernard Shaw and
justified IT, just as the general prophesied
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

According TO the Census Bureau. the
United States is worth Just slO6, ,SS1. AIS 000.
The great majority Of Us make UP the 0CG.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

SantOs-DUmOnt wrecked an alrship the
other day rather than run into a crowd
Of curious spectators. The wonder Is that
some Of the spectators didn't drop dead,
anyhow, out of sheer surprise.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

Uncle Sam also seems inclined to 20
after the turpsntine trust in a rather
spirited manner.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

one OF those little South American re-
publics boasts Of '1Cl general holidays" a
year. It probably takes that many to
furnish each general with a holiday all to
himself
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

Cheer up" says the Chattanooga
News; every dog has his day" Ger
tainly; even the dog with tin can tied to
his tail may find some consolation in the
thought that he isn't in the can.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

The report that Uncle Sam has four ele-
plants on his hands indicates that he has
managed TO get rid Of quite a few
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

They are having snowstOrms down in
Georgia, and the poets are as thick as the
fakes
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

Now, If Mr. Roosevelt just had some
sort Of a flying machine in which 20
make the return trip, the whole journey
would perhaps rank as a big success.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18
Funston Then and Vow.

When Brig. Gen. Funston received the
order from the War Department placing
him in command of that division Of the
army which has its headquarters at St
Louis. be doubtless recalled a reception
that was given 10 him I'm the Missouri
metropolis few years ago when he was
plain Fred" good fellow. and bold
soldier OF fortune. His entertainers were
a number Of newspaper men Of the town
who had worked with Funston on West
ern newspapers. He had just escaped the
aveuging Spaniards in Cuba, who would
have shot him as spy had they known
when he passed through their lines that
he had for months been with old Maxine
Gomez Funston got out Of Cuba with
almost nothing but his life, and when he
arrived In St Louis he seemed TO have
very little of that left. He was all skin
and bones. and apparently weighed as
much as seventy pounds. He was
ashamed OF his clothes, but his news
paper friends were not. They gave him
a dinner az a bohemian resort and cheer
ed him on his way 10 his fathers home,
in Kansas At the dinner he refused to
talk much about his exploits with Gomez.
but he insisted that We would soon be at
war with Spain and that ne would come
out OF the conflict with honOTs thick upon
him, or dead
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18
PEOPLE OF NOTE.
Ida VI. TarbeII.

One of Americas most wonderful
women is Miss Ida NJ. Tarben. who is
now the guest of Col. Henry Watterson
in Louisville, and before she returns to
her editorial desk In New York there is
good reason to believe that some new
policy in the marvelOusly successful fight
she has made on the Standard OIL Com
pany will be decided upor. What infiu-
ence the late Charles A. Dana had upon
the character and career Of Miss Tarbell
belongs to that category Of things that
are pleasant. but proftless TO speculate
upon. She was for several years that
great editors private secretary, and soon
after she quit his service she began to
write her history of the Standard OIL
which. it is conceded. has done more
than anything else to stir the country to
a realization of the tremendous power
and menace Of that giant corporation.
For all Of the great work she has done
and the fame that has come 20 her. Miss
Tarbell has never lost the graces Of mind
or manner that characterize the gentle
woman. One popular fiction concerning
her that amuses her more than any other
~ AIdt Sne became tne nemesis or tue
Standard because OF an injustice done TO
her father years ago By John D. Rookie
felier and associates. As d matter Of
fact, Miss Tarbells father was one Of the
original successful operators in the Penn
sylvania oil field, and died only a few
years ago at Titusviile very well off. He
suffered no more from the Standard s
methods than did scores Of his neighbors
Miss TarbelTs brother, ". w. TarbeIl, is
the manager Of the Standards chief COM
petitor in the United States, the Pure
OIL Company, with headquarters AZ Phil
adelphia, and from her brother she learn
ed much Of the Standards history and
practices BY the way, although she has
written the best biography extant Of John
D. Rockefeller, sif5 never saw him but
once, and has never spoken a word with
him. When asked some time ago why
She did not become personally acquainted
with Rockefeller before writing his biog
raphy, she replied that she had written
good histories Of Lincoln and Napoleon
without ever having seen either Of them
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

The man within the golden mean
Who can his bodies, wish contain.
Securely FI-Ws the ruined cell.
Where sordld want aud s0rTow dwell.
And In himself securely great
Declines an gnFied room Of state.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

'In view Of the trouble that has arisen
over bookmazing In the District OF Co
lumbia. and the prospect that subsequent
meetings here will be held with the spec
ter of legal prosecution always present,
1t would seem 10 be happy plan for the
Jockey Club officials and the Maryland
Club people to consolidate" remarked
Mr.. Arthur Wall, the well known Balti-
morean, at the Arlington.
Now il seems reasonable and absolute
ly feasible that a magnificent race course
could be established at some point IN
Maryland. convenient to both the citizens
Of Baltimore and the capital, and which
would command the patronage Of all
lovers OF the turf, belonging 10 both
cities. In Maryland the popular senti-
ment is so greatly on the side Of racing
that no adverse legislation need ever be
feared.
The combined strength OF the Benning
promoters OF the noble sport, and the
Marylanders, ought to give this immedi-
ate section, including Virginia, the finest
facilities ever known, and bring racing
up 10 a standard II has never yet at
tained in this bailiWiek"
The Alaska prospector., 1906-02-22

Washington, Feb. 15-Vice- president Fairbanks, Senator Hem- ingway and others are urging the appointment of W. B. Hoggatt, of Juneau, to succeed Brady as gover- nor of Alaska. Dick Ryan is work ing hard for Perkins, of Nome, but it is doubtful who will receive the appointment, in case there is va cancy to fill. It is said the presi- dent fayors Jarvis, but he may not accept. When in Washington a month ago Jarvis stated that he could not afford to accept the posi- ton as he was a poor man and had to work for living and lay up some money for old age.
 Washington, Feb. 16-Roosevelt wired Capt. Jarvis last night urg- ing him to accept the appointment as governor of Alaska, but has received no reply. Cum, of Fair banks. who is aleo a candidate for the governorship, has informed the president that he asks considera- tion only after Jarvis. The bill to appoint inspectors of hulls and boilers, with headquarters at St. Michael, has been favorably re- ported in the senate. Ballaine, of the Alaska Central, and others appeared to-day before the House committee to urge that govern ment aid be given to Alaska rail- roads. The former will appear again Monday. The House com. mittee has agreed to report the Nelson Alaska delegate bill with few amendments.
 Washington, Feb. l7-The presi. dent has decided to wait several days before taking any action in in the Alaska governorship matter so as to allow time for Jarvis to re- ply to his communication offering him the office.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-02-22
You'll Find Them

At the Bowling Alley-The De- eember list of Edison Monograph Records. We also carry large stock of the handsomest Flower Horns ever put on the market, to cay nothing of many Standard and Home machines. all with the latest No. 3 crane attachment. Al. go large stock of Gold Moulded Records. Ii you contemplate buy ng photograph it will pay you 0 call on us.
 COAL COAL C. w. Miller, agent, or Copper River Drawing Go.
 $500 Edison Gold Moulded Rec ords ct Wikidel's Monograph Par Tor.
 Take Notice.
 That I will not be responsible for any work done upon any min- ing property owned by me on Uyak bay. Kodiak island, Alaska, uslsss ordered by me in writing. JosURIrs LEcHgss.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-02-22
Of Local Interest.
Valdez Customs Report.

The 1905 report of E. B. Spiers. deputy collector of customs at Val. dez, is now out and contains much interesting information regarding this section. in addition to tho customs statistics. During tho year 65 boats, exclusive of govern. ment vessels, arrived at this port, the net tonnage of which amounts to 57 ,332 tons, an increase of 14,. 323 tons over last year. The ex- ports, taken from shippers mani. iests, aggregate $1 ,O39,61 in value, an increase of $S45,99l over 1904. The items are gold dust $674, 900, copper ore $593, l53, furs $21 1928; and empty kegs. personal effects and sundries constitute the bal. ance. The report covers the mer. caHtile business of the town, eli. matic conditions, educantional ad. vantagez, transportation and mail and telegraph facilities. and the mining in Prince William sound and the interior.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-02-22
Telegraphic Items.

Washington, Feb P - Judge Wickersham appeared before the subcommittee yesterday to an- swer charges made against him. The only questions brought up were the ones regarding the owner ship of lot on which gambling is allowed, and the claim of unfair ness in the Nelson-Hesley case. The matter was discussed by the committee who asked many ques- tions of the judge. Nelson ap-
 peared to be hostile to him but the attitude of the others was very friendly. They have agreed that no more verbal testimony will be
 required. All except Nelson ex- pressed satisfaction at the answers made by the judge and it is confi-
 dently expected that the report will be favorable.
 Seattle, Feb. 22-William Meisel, an employee of the Everett smell ter, has been arrested charged with robbing the company for the past year. One brick of gold was found in his pockets and he confesses to the stealing, saying that a number | more bricks of gold are hidden at Everett.
 Washington, Feb. p - Both houses of congress are discussing the divorce laws today. A section has been adopted restricting di- | vorces to citizens of a state in that state. This deals death blow to the custom of migrating to obtain divorces.
 Seattle, Feb. 22-A complete
 gold coin counterfeiting outfit was found here today in house on First avenue. It is the largest capture made yet on this coast. The police arres tied John Forrister, Patrick Jennings, Thos. Sheehan and kobert Jewe! n smbers of the cOun- terfeiting gang.
 Boise, Feb. 22-The union min CTS in custody here have been taken to Caldwell for prelimi- nary hearing. Steve Adams, a miner, was arrested at Haines. Oregon, and Vincent St. John at Wallace. Idaho. Both were ar rested on the charge of being i'm. plicated in the murder of Steuen- berg.
 Denver, Feb. 22-Harry Or chard, the supposed miner. who is a prisoner at Boise. charged with the murder of Steuenberg, has proven to be Pinkerton detective who has been working as a spy for some time among the Colorado T iners. He has given the names of more than fifty union men who were involved in the plots for the assassination Of prominent men.
 Pekin. Feb. 20-News has been received here that the Chinese big knife society has massacred a num- Der of Catholic converts at Honan. No details
The Alaska prospector., 1906-02-22
Portland Steamship Line

Portland is finally taking steps to secure portion of the enormous Alaska trade. The chamber of commerce, board of trade, commer- cial club and manufacturers assc- citation are working jointly in the matter and have made arrange ments for putting on one boat. and have an option on two more. Options have been secured on three boats each capable of carrying 2.OOO tons of freight and large number of passengers. For the first year the merchants of Port land bind themselves to make good any deficiency in the operation of the boats. The plan is to put on one boat capable of making the round trip in twenty days, touch ing at Juneau, Valdez and Seward.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-02-22
Work On Chisna.

M. Dempsey returned on ths Oregon with an outfit for develop. ing his Chisna and Daisy creek property. Giants and hose will be taken in and put in operation, one on the old LaNode Co. claims above the Chisna canyon, and ono Daisy creek. Next season larger plant will be installed and the ground worked on an extensive scale.
 An Indianapolis firm of brokers has taken over the holdings of the LaNode Co.,, and intend to spare no expense to make the claims producers.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-02-22
Heinze Off For Alaska.

Butte, Feb. 14-It is reported here that Heize, who recently dis posed of all his Montana copper interests, has decided to go to the Copper River district of Alaska, where he had agents looking over the ground last season.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-02-22
0sxlf for TaYea.

Suits have been entered in the district court against Herman Syring for delinquent taxes on real estate, and against R. McNeill in the commissioners court for taxes on personal property.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-02-22
Old Court Bills to be Pald.

A ruling has been recently made which takes the payment of all district court bills from the clerks office and puts them in the hands of the U. s. Marshal. All of tho old bills which were incurred after the passage of the Nelson road bill, and which no provision was made for paying, will be taken up soon and settled.
 Hereafter all bills of the court will be paid by the marshals do. partment,
The Alaska prospector., 1906-02-22
Appeals Decided.

Of the three cases appealed from the district court here last year two were decided by the court of appeals Feb. 3.
 In the case of Raymond vs. Hem. pie, an appeal from judgment for $l 900, allowed by this court, the judgment was sustained.
 The decision in the case of tho Alaska Commercial Go. vs. Debney which was Q suit on 9 Dawson judgment for $5, 900. was reversed.
 The case of First National Bank vs. Oscar Fish has not been decided.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-02-22
Call For Warrants

Sd1I TOT W d11auto Valdez, Alaska, Feb. 15-Notice is hereby given that l will pay all city warrants up to and including No. 574 if presented within ten days from date.
 E. B. WHEAT,
 TowL Treasurer.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-02-22
Bufley Arrested,

Nick Burley, the well.known fighter, arrived in Fairbanks, Jan. 30, and was arrested upon com. plaint of Agnes O'Foster, who swore that she had good reason to believe that he would kill her. He was released to appear before Com' m issioner Carr and show cause why he should not be placed under bond to keep the peace.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-02-22
Money For Wagon Roads

Senator Nelson has presented an amendment to the urgency detic. iency bill, providing for an appro- priation of $41 300 for Alaska roads. The measure was intro. duced on recommendation of the secretary of the navy.