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Garfeld's Body.
Cincinnati COMMERCIAL.

Cincinnati Commercial.
Sentries with guns patrol the
tomb of Gen. Garfield, day and
night, relieved at intervals with
all the military forms and under
command ofoficers of the guard.
Their orders are to guard the
body, and there must be an of
fetal verification that they have
done their duty, and that each
officer of the guard has received
that which he is to guard. To
verify this, whenever the officers
of the guard are changed they
open the coffin, identify the
corpse and exchange receipts
for it. Thus have we put the
slain President into a daily NOR
que, and a continuous post NOR
TEN examination, violating all
the sanctity Of the grave and
forcing the soldiers into this re-
pulsive duty in the name ofhon-
oring and guarding the remains.
The tomb is violated to protect
it from violation.
N. o.. States.
The assertion that the soldiers
of the guard at President Gar
fields tomb open the coffin, iden-
tify the body, and exchange re-
ceipts as often as they relieve
each other, is explicitly contra
dicted by Lieutenant Burbank,
the officer in charge. This is
the order of the Secretary of
War: Until otherwise ordered
by competent authority, no one,
save Mrs. Garfield, the wife of
the late President, must be al
lowed to view the remains in
your charge" Lieutenant Bur-
bank has assured a correspond
ent of the Philadelphia Press
that the order is rigidly observ-
ed, and that no one, except Mrs,
Garfield, is allowed, upon any
consideration whatever, to enter
the vault.
The first English Duke was
Edward, the Black Prince. He
was created Duke of Cornwall
by his father, Edward ILL.,, il
1887. The title of Marquis was
first bestowed by Richard Ii. OF
his fayorite, Robert de We're
Earl Of Oxford, created Marqui:
of Dublin in 1886. The Saxol
and Danish titles Of Ealderman
Eorle, and Thane were changed
riinto Earl and Baron by William
I. The title of Viscount wa!
long III use in France before il
was bestowed on any person il
England. The first person wh'
heldit asJohh Beaumont, crea
ted Visconnt Beaumont ant
Count of Boulogne, in France
f in l44O. The order of Baronet'
was established by James /. il
1911, and exists only in the Brit
, ish dominons.
:. Judge Jere Black fell IA shof
!. time ago and fractured his RICH
!, arm in several places. Being al
!, ollmin,, the physicians say b
will probably never recover til
: use of it. A surprising fact j
! that he has learned to write wit
great facility and rapidity wit
his left hand, and still conduct
his own correspondence.
On February 20, Pope LIE
XIII. completed the fifth year 9
his pontificate, as he was electe
: the successor of Pope Plus II
on February 90, 1878. His core
nation as Pope, however, did nc
take place until nearly tw
/. weeks later, on March 4, 1879.
: Row she Saved Her Darling.
shall not feel so neivaus aga
about bal.y's t~eething,n writes a graf
dlful mother. I'VE almost lost onr da
y ling from cholera infantnm, but happl
heard of Parker's Ginger Tonic IN tim
e A few spoonsfnl soon cured baby, Al
u an oceasional dose keeps rs ~ gns
is health '1Brooklyn Mother.
n
y ssxs 81 s1a a@H "a
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MI. Howard Roberts, of Phil
adeIphia, has finished his mar
hle statue Of Robert Fulton,
which Ii 10 be placed Ill one Of
Pennsglyania's inches inthe Cap
itol 1t Washington. It is some
thing mors than lifs-sized, and
represents the great inventor
sitting, with his coat off, in an
armchair, studying the model Of
Y steamboat, which he grasps
with both hands as it rests upon
ais knees. Books and tools seat
tered about the base of ID sta
tue carry ont the idea Of a we'll
dressed man III his workshop,
stadying ont further improve
tneflts III i machine upon which
ne has concentrated the best
thought of his life.
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The Atlanta Constitution very
truly observes The best peo-
ple of the South do not shoot
eRch other Of settle their diff
calties Al the muzzle of d reyol-
|Ver 40 the same time there is
3 Noeful lack of the operations
81 pHblIo sentiment in the direc-
veg q teaching d class of young
men tllab II il c0wardly to go
apput with pistols in their hip-
PACKETS The public sentiment
~neeasssary To cure this evilexists
y every community in the South,
pa9I1s pressure is NOT brought
o hear
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f we're as fat lis yoll,n said
Western newspaper reporterto
local politician, who turned the
sealeA 81 800 pounds and who had
gslsausly declined to be inter-
aeNeds IF were as fat as You
ais and give my heirs achance
~ sfaEa soap factory Brook
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ma FUEL of t Future.

rhe National Gazette makes
following announcement in
fly s,yd to the use of petroleum
srel. We shall be soon able
announce a wonderful stride
ia mechanical appliances for
ln ] LIQUID fuel for generating
ssam in both marine and land
liars. The matter is in the
'ss,,ds Of practical men, who
!s;jI soon demonstrate they can
nale from twenty-eightto thirty
uslIons Of crude petroleum, cost
w from eighty-five to ninety
ants, dothe work OF a tonofcoal'
sostipg from four dollars to four
Liars and twenty-five cents,
sstbn,t dirt or smoke, and when,
n Il the case of a large steamer
irving from forty to forty-five
.ss, ID the fre-room, one man
4 ZACH will be abundantly able
4 Keep up a uniform pressure
y steam at all times. Liquid
al ID the intervening step be-
treen coal and electricity, which
vill ii due season furnish mo-
I'M for the world. But until
n arrive at a thorough knowl-
sJge Of this subject and OF mo-
.;ve mower, liquid fuel will have
IA its day and generation, wip-
n ont the last remnant of bar
SaTism, coal. The fireman OF
sha future can wear broadcloth
the fre-room, while the coal
sser. will have laid down his
Shovel and hoe" to become
ma Of the memories of the past
This condition of things is near
hi hand.
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JEAN MEDIC1S,
u D E. T A K E r,
Corner Union and North Streets. Opelo"sas.
METALLIC and Rosewood Collins always
on hand. Tombs built on short notice.
! Bricks for sale. e A neat Hearse for use OF
patrons. E Ready-made coffins cheaper
than can be made to order. aug D
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de z to $50 per day at home. Samples worth
R y IS free. Address stinson q Co.. PoFt-
land, Maine.
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NEWSPAPER ETHICS

Has a no Sspaper the right, legal or moral,
TO receive compensation for editorial adyo.
cacy Of any measure, private or public ?
Strange as II may seem to some, there have
been persons that have not hositated to per
emptorily decide this question In tho mega.
tive, and have accordingly heaped abuse
upon the Journal that would act upon the
affirmative proposition, The genuine news
paper OF to-day is not, as in times mast. nm
organ. unless ii so announces or Processes
itself. Its material, its labor skill and
other concomitants are absolutely
owned, or supposed to be owned, controlled
aud paid for by its proprietors, as much so
as all the books, desks, talents, etc, of the
attorney. II proiesses to inform the people,
its subscribers, with the current news of the
time, and along with this to offer comments
upon the living issues which grow out of
such transpirinss, The Value OF these com.
ments arc assessed by the intelligent mind
according to the strength of the arguments
adduced, and the editor is supposed to
have his own reputation at stake
AS correc. guide in his efforts.
The motives which may have inspired
his course are factors in that assessing pro.
cess, and his opinions will have force as his
Intelligence, integrity and sincerity may be
estimated above or below par. But, in its
last analysis, the determining question
with the reader is, how strong are the arru.
mentsY He Is not u sworn officer under
pay, obligated to conform to certain line
of duty In n prescribed manner, but he is
purely the free enunciator of his own views.
In his own way, and through his own prom.
erty, And II Is immaterial whether
the subiect'matter appertaius to n
private measure or public corporation.
His endorsement OF every advertisement
that appears In hscolumns will unouestiou.
ably or wholly ruin his. intiuence. SO too,
with his editorial advocacy or denunciation
OF every measure that may be- proposed.
whether the scheme DO of private, mum.
cipal, state or national character. Butthat
hc has right to 30 direct himself, can
scarcely DO questioned. If this be true,
who shall draw the limit, and say where
friendship, enmity or personal consider.
alton shall or shall not determine
his coursee That journal which acts as tina
Judge upon the bench Of faithful impartial.
ity, weighing the facts and applying the
rule Of right, rather than as paid sdyo.
cate for the exclusive promotion Of ono
side alone, regardless Of right, will ALWAYS
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GALNE STON.
A Sugar Refinery On the Tapis-A Train
Robber Arrested-Iarge Estate Sales

A Sugar Refinery on the Tapis-A Train
Robber Arrested-Large Estate Sales
GALVESTON, April Especial. lit is ru-
morcd that large sugar refinery is to be
established In time to be ready for operation
by next fall 1t liz stated that party came
here from Boston for the purpose of secur.
ing stock subscriptions to the amount of
100000, with the view of establishing n
refinery and that within lew hours he had
secured subscriptions amounting to 500,
0OO-double the amount expected. IL is
thought that II this refinery is established,
1t will largely stimulate the sugar industry
OF the state. There are now some sixty or
seventy large sugar plantations in Texas
with one thousand to three thousand acres
under cultivation, within an easy
distance OF Galveston, with a market here
for raw sugars, the acreage will not only be
largely increased but make the refining
profitable enterprise for the state.
Frank Paymant, who, with four others.
was charged with obstrnCtng the United
States mail near Woodville, sew.
erai months ago, and ntimidating
passengers by the discharge OF
firearms and violent conduct was arrested
by Deputy United States Marshal Leather
man aud brought in from Woodvile yester-
day. Ho gave bail for his appearance ut
the next term of the Federal court. AT the
former term OF the court three of Paymant's
accomplices We're fined 800 and to serve a
term of thirty days in Jail.
The real estate transfers for the week filed
for record amounted to S95, ISL.
Weather bulletin for the cotton belt, fur.
nished by the signal service, in conjunction
with the several railways OF the state:
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SAN ANTONIO.

Dead Man round-A Country stere burned
a Rumor Prevails That Sanger Bros
VIII soon Open Large House la San
Antonio.
SAN ANTONIO, April 7,-lSpecial, THE
body of an unknown man was found near
Eagle Pass, shot through the head. He
had evidently been killed for the purpose
Of robbery, as his pockets were turned and
nothing to identify hm left. He was 10
years off age. The ball entered behind the
right ear and came out Of the tight eye.
The store of \. A. Young, at Greytown,
twenty five miles northwest of this city,
burned night before last. Total loss, 5000.
A Sunset fireman was brought IN this
forenoon with his leg badly mashed, smpu'
tstion being necessary.
Concentrated I've has another victim, in
the person of a little colored child.
The past week was noted for marriages,
picnics and accidents.
Rumor has it that Sanger Bros, Of Dallas,
will soon divide the profits with San Anto-
MO merchants, by opening a large business
house here.
Frank Adams was sentenced TO two
months imprisonment for opening letters
not his own,
X, o. Dickinson, young Georgian, died
to-day of consumption. The remains were
shipped to Atlanta.
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An Invaluable Institution.

The class of work turned out by thu
Trinity Iron works, OF this city, aud the
skill Of Its workmen, will compare iayora.
bly, with any Of the great foundries of the
country, The attention OF the
reporter has been iotcihly directed TO
these iacts hy witnessing tho
manner in which Mr.. Stevenson, the cour.
teous and hlehly-'killed foreman of tho
works, set about repairing the RgRALp's
press, seriously damaged by accident,
umn--a most complicated aud delicate
piece OF work, taxing mechanical Ingenuity.
MIR. Richard Morgan, ST., the proprietor
isto be congratulated on having secured
such skilled artisans. and Dallas can ielici.
tate herself on having n foundry equal TO
every emergency.
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very naturally have the greatest weight |
with and compel the readiest assent Of lis
readers. Yet, because side is espoused in
view Of its merits there is no good reason
why the lawyer or the journalist should not
be remunerated by those whose interests be
IN homely manner, let us assume that an
important railway is proposed TO lie con-
structed, to run through a certain county
and city. Prejudice, personal interests, or
other similar inspirations throw obstruc-
tons in the way, The journalist is ap-
pealed to for the use Of his influence through
the newspaper columns to remove these BY
the publication OF the facts and elaboration
city. Is there any corruption, bribery or
wrong In the receiving OF compeDsa-
ton for this work by the paper
Suppose, further, that the munich
pal council are piled day by day with
these arguments, is the real status Of the
case altered2 For are not the council sup
posed here TO be only the consolidation Of
the popular will And 50, ascending to the
state or national legislation, the same logic
applies. The unco morality which denies
this is akin to that religion which would en-
force religion. liza journalist undertake to
brbe or corrupt u legislator or any other
Official then is he indeed guilty under the
law. but he IL guilty only AS an individual,
II newspaper assume TO be an organ, or
some other special advocate, and betray its
trust by deceit or otherwise, by so much
is il ccnsurable. and sinks in the proper es-
innate. In the matter of criticism OF oili-
cials the true rule with the right-minded
journalist, would seem to us to be, to give
the irankest support to whomsoeyer die
charges the duties of the Office taken under
oath to and paid for by the people, without
money and without price; aud to be equally
free and bold in the exposure and denun-
citation of wrong wherever practiced and
whenever seen. All should, in this regard,
be treated alike, and from the standpoint Of
the general interest only. The jour
hhl lhbt consistently puTbueh TINS
course, just MS in the case OF
the merchant, must needs command the
popular confidence and reapa rich reward
awcll. But tho question of compensation
for editorial influence is one of expedionoy
alone, and not of public morality, rs
treated of by the laws OF the political or.
ganism. Very much of the public senti.
ment has been astray on this subject for
want OF due reflection about that private
suterprise-the real newspaper, run on bus
inesa principles.
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MASSACHUSETTS has been dealing wisely
AID practically with the question Of the
competition Of convict and free labor, a
matter that has not only troubled the east
but has been felt and commented on exten.
slvely here. The proposed arrangement in
Massachusetts, strikes us as an exceedingly
good one. An exchange furnishes tho toll
lowing, which may prove doubly apropos,
aow that the management Of tho peniten.
tlaries by the state has again become Of the
important questions In Texas; "A wise sug.
gcsnoa a. to the distribution of convict
labor has been made by the committee on
labor Of tho Massachusetts legislature, II
is recommended that tho number of con.
vio,s employed in any one branch
OF industry shall not exceed 8 per
cent. OF the whole number of free
men 80 employed in the state, The adop.
ton OF the suggestion, with possible
modification Of the ratio, would prevent the
innlc,iou ofinlury upon any industry by
convict labor, and at the same time provide
Tor the employment OF the inmates OF pris.
ous al useful trades, and ut which they can
work when set free, There Is no reason why
The ccnvlcts ofours state shouldn not manufac.
ture hats, but the employment Of too many
of them In that industry has resulted In a
successful, clamor for the prohibition Of
that work In the prisons. The proper dls.
tribu.ion ofconyic, labor viii remove oil
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A SENTIMENTAL, hut growing, fear is thus
diopelled IN practical manner by the New
York Sun, so that we can feel secure from
any increase in the number of suicides or
poetry referring thereto from the erection
OF the Brooklyn bridge. The Sun remarks;
"The notion has often found its way into
print that when the big Brooklyn bridgeis in
use suicides will choose 1t to make dramatic
BINDINGS to their lives, With the dizzy
height to tempt the impulse and bcguile
The senses, and the swift current under.
meath Offering quick death and burial it is
supposed that the Seine and the Thames
Will soon be rivaled by the East river as the
resort OF suicides. But there will be obsta-
elcS IN the way OF the realization of this
prospect. The iootpath ISL tho centre of
the bridge, and whoever would leap from
the bridge must first climb up WALL cross
the railroad tracks on either side, drop
eighteen feet to the wagon way, and then
climb the scven.foot outer rail before no or
she can leap from the structure"
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Capital Snortinr

WASHINGTON, April The base ball sea
son was inausuratcd here to-day by Il gam,
between the Cleveland League club and
Nationals, of this city. The score was TO
IN FAVOR OF the former, who played withon,
an error. The three boat clubs held meet
INK tonight oarrange their programmes fol
the coming boating season. A number q
active members, were elected In each club
anu much enthusiasm was manifested
me INDICATIONS are this will be an unu.
sually interesting season here.
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WASHINGTON, April THE state depart.
ment has received no intimation that the
government of Great Britain will ask this
government to send a force of skilled dstec
tives to assist in tracing the dynamite plot.
tors.
The appropriation Of $4,000 for the en-.
largement and tho construction of such
military posts as the Judgment OF the secre.
tary OF war may deem necessary
has been allotted rs follows: Fort Thorn.
burgh, n new fort in Wyoming territory
SO,WO; Fort Calvilla, new fort in Wash.
ington territory, $50 900; Fort Auachuaca
Arizona, improvements, $4,000. Fort
Bsiss, I'll Paso, Texas, improvements, So.
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M'KINSEY.


Bee Association--A Nero Sensational
Jack Rabbit Chase.
MCKINNEY, April Especial The Col
lin County Bee Keepers association held n
meeting to-day at this city, at which they
made arrangements for the entertainment
of visitors to the state association, which is
to be held at this place.
On last night the good people of our city
were thrown into considerable excitement
by the report that one Yancy Powell had
been shot at by some unknown party. The
officers made dligent search for the would
be assassin. The whole affair turned out to
be fabrication.
A jack rabbit, known as the Ford rab.
bit, in the neighborhood of Wash Ford's,
near Allen, has been chased sixty times by
grcyhounds. Uncle Styles Coffee, George
Herndon, Wash Ford and Major Buck,
have purchased barrel OF cider, to be
opened when the rabbit is captured. There
are several other old gentlemen engaged in
the chase, whose names have not learned.
A large crowd of men and dogs will join In
the chase next week.
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Tux news from our neighboring little city
OF Greenvllt this morning is heartrend
ing Ia the extreme, and brings the matter
of hotel holocausts, 70. a time back so ex-
tensively engaging attention In
the east, homo to us. In Texas,
as well as elsewhere, it will be seen that the
matter of hotel structure and iire.escapes
Is ono OF the most practical importance.
Some of the features of the horror will be
Modified il this catastrophe at Greenville
shall have the effect of rendering the pub
lie and tho proprietors of large buildings
aud hotels, theaters and schools throughout
the state more careful in the future in both
the matter of structural soldity ana secur.
ity, and avenues of escape in case of fire.
The HERALD tenders its sympathy to the
people of Greenville in the hour OF their
misfortune.
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FORT WORTH,

Two Nus'ne. Houses Closed by Attach
mcnt-The Fighting Bohcmiaa Gives Hail.
FoRr WORTH, April 7.-[Special l-E, s.
Tarka, u prominent dealer In clothing, was
attached to-day; liabilities, $4,000; assets
not yet known.
J. J. Reeves, merchant at Kirkwood
was closed by attachment to- day. Liabili.
ties $1,000,
Bob. u negro waiter at My Theatre, was
arrested tonight for the THEFT Of SIS from
A, Bohrens.
NJ. b. Davis was discharged in the may.
or's. court to-day, and arrested by Sherit,
Maddox, on charge OF aggravated assault,
and gave bond in 1900
A nnmeero Pythian knights from here
will visit Dallas on the 18th to attend In.
Grand Lodge meeting.
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TUG late hour at which the HERALD aP-
pears this morning is due to an accident
whereby the power press was broken. Al
though machiuis,s have been busilS a
work all day and night repairing IT,
The break was OF such Sc
rious nature as to defy both
time and skill. Accidents will happen in the
bea, regulated newspaper Offices, and, OF
course, the HERALD is no exception, The
unfortunate affair also prevented the
"ln,lder Of the Weekly from going TO press
at the proper time.
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Four American Train Robbers lmpris-
oned at Panama, and Even
Employs Legal Ability in Their Behalf,
but Never Buster Does lie
Make at Great Britain About the Irish.
American Citizens Rotting in
English Prisons lndianians In
Washington Will Give the New
Postmaster-General a Reception on His
Arrival There.
Other Notes From the Capital.
About -Four Train Robbers.

About -Four Train Robbers.
WASHINGTON. d. C., Apul Upon the
arrest OF seven Americans OF Panama, on
suspicion of having been engaged in the
robbery from the Panama railroad OF
$50, 600 sent 10 pay the officers and men OF
the United States steamer Lacka-
wanna, United States Vice Consul
Il. W. Turpin at once applied TO the Col
umbian authorities, demanding a hearing
tor the accused. This action he reported To
the state department, and his course was
approved and instructions were given him
TO use every effort to secure
for the imprisoned Americans a speedy
hearing. Meanwhile the Panama railroad
officials, who had employed American de-
tectiyes, were enabled to put obstacles in
the way upon the plea that the ends Of jus
tice would he thwarted II time
WIS not gwen TO obtain evidence, and repre-
sensations were made to the state depart
ment that the men were undoubtedly gull
ty, The department, however, in the cor
reSpondence which ensued with our consul,
instructed him to exhaust every means to
obtain for the men speedy hearing and
impartial trial.
On the 10Th ultimo, Turpin informed the
department he had employed legal assist
ance and hoped soon 10 overcome the
delays which appeared to be incident
to the criminal practice in that country.
Secretary Frelinghuysen stated to-day that
the matter has been vigorously pushed and
ia now receiving the close attention OF the
department. That the consuhs employ
ment OF legal assistance had been approved,
and instructions TO that effect had been
sent to him.