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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-12-12

CITIZENSHIP AND NATURALIZATION.
The in -arquGcv OF existing Legislation touch
ing citizenship and naturalization demands youi
con siieratiuu. While recognizing tAs right Oh
repatriation, no statutory provision exists pro
yid NJ means for renonncing citizenship 10y M
American citizen, nItlye-DUru or naturaliZed
nor for terminating and Tucatiug improve Il nc.
QUESTION Of citizenship Even fraudulent do.
cree of naturalization canEot now be Cancelled.
The privilege and franchise Of A;GGTican citi-
zenship should he granted with care and eK
tended to those only who il tend in good faith tC
assume its duties and responsibilities when at.
tanning its layileges. Il should bo withheld
from those VINO merely go thr 1Ugh tho forms OF
naturalization with intent of escaping duties
with their original allegiance, without taking
upon themselves those Of the new status, OF
who may acquire the rights OF American citizen
ship for no other than hostile purpose toward
their original government These evils have
had many fragrant illustrations.
| regard with favor the suggestion put forth 10y
one of my predecessors, that provision may be
made for central bureau Of record Of the
DEGREES OF naturalization granted by the various
courts throughout the United States, now in
vested with that power.
The rights which spring from dOmicile in the
United States, especially when coupled with q
declaration Of intention 10 become a citizen, are
worthy Of definition by statute. The stranger
coming hither with intent to remain. estHblish
ing his residence in our midst, contributing t.
the general welfgre, and by his voluntaly ACT
declaring his purpose 70 assume the responsible
ity Of citizenship thereby gains an iuchOatc
status which legislation may properly define
The laws Of certain States and Territories al
init IA dOmicil1d alien To the local franc hi sc
comforting on MIN the rights of citizenship to 4
degree which places him in the anomalous
position of being a citizen Of a state and vet moi
OF the Cnited States within the puryiew OF
Federal and International laws. II ia important
within the scope " national legislation 70 de-
fine this right Of alien dOmicils as distinsui Led
from Federal naturalization.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-12-12
OUR IaaEDIATE SErGHRoRs

The conn .rcial relations Of the United states
with their immediate neighbors and with iinpor-
tant areas Of traffic near shores, suggest es-
pecially liberal intercourse between them
and
Following the treaty Of 1881 with Mexico,
which rested on the basi. Of reciprocal exemp-
ton from custom duties other similar treaties
we're inflated by my predecessor.
Recognizing the need OF less obstructed traffic
with Cuba and Port Rico. and met by the desire
Of Spsiu TO suocor languisbing interest In
the Antilles, steps we're taken u attain
those ends by . treaty OF commerce.
Dominican Republic. Subsequently overtuYes
we're inside by her Britannia ksjssty's Govern
mont for q like mutual extension Of commercial
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-12-12

With the gradual recovery Of Peru from the
effects OF her late disastrous conflict With Chilli
and with the restoration Of civil authority In tina
distracted country, it is hoped that the pending
war claims Of our citizens will be adjusted. Ii
conformity with the notification given by the
Government Of Peru, the existing treaties o.
commerce and eXtrAditiou between the United
States and that country will terminate Marct
81, 1885,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-12-12

The negotiation with Venezuela r ative to
the rehearing OF the awards uf the Mixed Com
mission, constituted under the treaty OF 1866,
VI IA resumed in view OF tho recent acque scenGe
Of the Venezuelan Envoy in the principal point
advanced by this Government, that the effects
Of the old treaty could only la set aside 10y the
OF. aration Of new convention. result in sub.
stnntial accord with the advisory suggestions
contained in the Joint resolution Of March 3,
l5S3, has been agreed upon, and will shortly be
submitted to the Senate for ratification.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01
something Abou, susstroKe.

| New York He alth Boards Circular
Prevention-DOn't lose your sleep;
in cool place; don't worry; don't get
excited; don't drink too much al cohol
avoid working in the sun If you can
il in doors, work In "A well-ventilated
room; wear thin clothes; wear Il light
hat, not black; put large green lcai
or wet cloth in ii; drink water freely
and sweat freely; If fatigued or dizzy
knock oil work, lie down in a coo
place, aud apply cold water and cold
cloths TO your head and neck.
Cure-put the patient in the shade
loosen his clothes about the neck
send for the nearest doctor; give the
patient cool drinks of water or black
tea or black coffee, If he can swallow
If his skin is hot and dry prop him up
sitting against II tree or wall; pour
cold water over the body and limbs,
and put on his head pounded ice
wrapped in "A cloth or
towel, II you can't get Ice, use a wet
cloth, and keep freshening ii. But il
the patient Il pale and faint, and his
pulse Is feeble, lay him on his back
make him smell hartshofn for few
seconds, or give him II teaspoonful OF
aromatic spirits of ammonia or tinct-
ure of ginger in two tablespoonsful OF
water. In this case use no cold water
but rub the hands and feet aud warm
them by hot applications until the cir
culatiOn is restored.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01
wax WE LOVE GRANT,
An order From General Grant which
secretary stanton Dared Not
D,spbcy.

From the new York World.
Washington, ID. C., July 26.-Sena-
tor Morgan, of Alabama, this evening,
in speaking OF the magnanimity of
General q rant, related the following, |
of which he was personally cognizant;
, lement &. Clay, said he, was ap-
pointed by the confederate govern
ment as Il diplomatic commissioner TO
Canada. lie was aitcrward taken ami
carried, | believe, to Fortress Monroe,
where he was Imprisoned. lie was
diving at the time, IL was thought, OF
asthma, and his wife came here to ask
his release on giving the required
bond. She went to President John
son, and he gave her the necessary or
der, which she took back to Secretary
stanton Stanton read the order,
and, looking her in the face, tore II up
without word aud pitched 1t into
his waste basket. The lady arose and
retired without speaking; nor dld
stanton speak to her. She was filled
with despair. She SAW her husband,
in whom her life was wrapped up,
diving in prison, and she WAS unable
to help him.
Shortly after she met gentleman,
think MIR. Garland, the present at
torney-general, and told him how she
had been treated. "Sour husband
was commissioned by the confederate
government IA brigadler-generai, SAID
Garland. II was present al the time.
| know that he duly qualified aud re-
, ceived his commission. That brings
him within General Grants parole to
the confederate army. You go lt
I him and tell him your story Mrs
. CIHy went strNiene w. ~..s.s
, Grants house. but was told that tn
:, general was Just about to leave TO
New York. She asked to send Il
h word to him, aud the servant tool
= her name. In about n minute Gen
A eral Grant appeared, gripsack in hant
and tIld her that he had but time I
catch the train.
r "Then will walk with you. Gen
te eral," the lady said.
IN mo, no,r said Grant, diets hes
what YOU want to say"
10 "Then must make my statemei
lie short" said Mrs. Clay. "My husban
H. is General Clay, OF the confederat
as army. lie is in prison, and will die
he stays there. President JohnsC
gave me an order for his release c
bond. carried the order to Seer
ed tary of War Stanton. Mr.. Stantc
o. tore the paper up before my eyes al
IN cast it away"
Grant rung the bell and Badeau G
tered. "IIave you roster ofthe co
I'D fcderate army" said he.
as ayes, sir" answered Badeau.
m ais there General Clay?" he said
/, he took the roster.
y element G Clay. Is that yoI
IT, husband?"
q "Yes, sir"
TN General Grant ca; down an d wro
- as follows:
w. General Clement G. Clay, of 4
IN confederate army, is included in &
ur parole of that army granted by me
Appomattox. 1t is my order he
released on giving the proper bon
Err and shall see that this order is CT
we ried out.
Icl. al. 5. GRANT, General U. 5. A."
Grant handed the order TO NJ
do Clay and babe her good-by. 4
Wv lady went to Mr.. Stanton and pi
we scented the order. The secretary ia
'as ped his bell and. handed the paper
ar his aide, said: "Ilave that mau d
;a charged
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

Colonel Barlow with his EXAMINER
says: "Waco does not care to have
the first bale" Sour grapes, Colonel.
Houston Age.
Never was greater mistake made
Uncle Dan'l. The sweetest grape we
ever tasted, of this cotton kind, was
the 5000 bales we handled last year
Only let us handle our $4,000 which
we are entitled to this fall, and you
will be grandly welcome to the first
and the last bale. Dost see, Uncle
Danl?
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01
TIE Dallas Herald has eommene,

THE Dallas Herald has commenced
whining dissent to the News pro-
posed invasion of its territory. When
the purpose was first formed the En-
AMINER, as matter of principle and
to help out its neighb0r, which vas
being badly dealt with by the assocIa-
ted press, as we thought, made Wig.
orous and determined fight against it
The Herald, oyster-like, said not a
word, and treated our defense with
contemptous aud discourteous silence
Now it may wall, and we have moth
ing more to say. 1t is no longer oul
| fight.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

THE Gazette is weakening a little
on Its "wah boss" fight at Ross. We
me- = 1--we thought il would get
tired of that line. You see, the peo-
pie of Texas know General Ross far
better than the Gazette does, and
they are not going to have him "wah
hossed" Off the track. They have re-
solved to make him governor, and
will not permit anything but an es.
tablished charge of uniitncss to inter-
fere with their entire aud complet,
confidence in him. He is the maj
they need and he is willing to serve
them. When two parties TO trad,
agree in all the essentials of com
pact, it is very promptly made. RIOS
| Is the man.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

BART. you old rascal you, you
know that if you take the religious
fanatics and prohibition cranks out of
Waco, there would not be q rcspeota-
bic village Of you left. The purchase
of the fire engine, of which you boast,
was prompted by the fear Of sheol
breaking loose under you, and this
fear was aroused by tho pulplteering
OF Sammy Jones.-Dallae Times.
We say to the people of Waco don't
be angry with the author oftheabove.
lie is only harmless humorist.
There isn't any guile In him, but the
gall IL simgly amazing. II is rather
graceful retreat however, We must
confess.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01
According TO Directions,

EF.,H NV ENAH7 oITETWEa.
Cnlprit: AYES, sab, | tuck dc
chicken. | was gwineter make some
chicken pie, aud | tuck de cook book
and read de direCshUns, aud hit says
Take one chicken Hit don't say
buy one chicken, or berry one chick.
en-, but says, take one chicken. lii
don't say whose chicken ter take, SO
! jest tuck the fust one could lay my
hans on. follered direcshuns sab,
in dc book
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

If the readers of the EXAMINER will
read the article elsewhere published,
under the caption of "Why we love
Grant they will get the key TO the
remarkable affection the lighting colt
federates have always manifested
toward the dead chieitain. A thous
and of such instances may be recalled
and they exhibit the fact that our
much Bumped" on human nature is
after all, worthy of respect.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01
canadian Fecundity.

TIWIH TNt WUHTTtAI SThf,
An application has been made to
tho Imperial Government by Messrs.
Victor oblivion and Clnq-nars for the
bounty promised in cases of rcmarka-
BILE births. The party for whom IL is
intended is Timothy Pantus of st.
Monique, County ofTwo Mountains.
lie Is 45 years of age, while his wife is
only 4S. They were married when he
was 20 years of age aud now have
twentyfour children.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

going, sober, capable men. whose lives
are altogether without stain, whose
ability is above the mark, and whose
steady fcalty to democracy is unques-
toned. These are passed by in n
great majority of instances for I'M
known men, aud often men of doubt
ful party steadiness. 1t isn't right
and some day the administration will
hear from it In very decided way
II not the administration, tho party
surely will.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

THERE will be an average OF seven
ty-tlve bushels of corn to the acre In
McLennan county. This Is the opin-
ion of all the best informed farmers.
Oats will reach seventy bushels, aud
wheat will do all of twenty-five. Now
with n bale of cotton to the acre,
what is to prevent our people from
becoming the richest on earthY In.
deed, has God made here the favored
land of earth.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

IT is very amusing to note the class
of men who are securing public en-
ployment, or rather federal employ
ment In, aud from Texas. With one
or two exceptions, the men who bear
of the prizes are the last ones one
would think OF There are steady
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

From the COurIer'JUutnaI
II the Typographical union would
sit down hard upon the word 'rrcspi'
ration" which so often appears IN
print rs II substitute for "perspira'
lion" il would be doing the English
nguage great service. Consih' r
ing the amount of school taxes paid
annually in this country, ''prespira'
ton" has fingered all too long in the
lap OF liberty.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

From the Courier-JournRl.
At last we have the right thing for
the Indian. General Sheridan says
put him in the army. 1t should be
seen to, however, that he is not allow
ed to cut out the base of his blue
| pants as soon as ne gets tnam. lie
wouldn't look well that way on dress
parade.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

Mr.. J. W. MANN has cut over
twenty-five aud one-half bushels of
wheat to the acre of his farm. Iii a
sample of McLennan whcat-growing.
We believe, however, that Mr.. Frank
Dunklin has taken the cake for the
best sample.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

From the New York World
All this Observation-Disclosures
jubilation and general gloriication
over single "ex-rebe'' republican
brigadicr is in such ludicrouS contrast
TO Mr. Blaine's quite recent bloody
shirt blasts that he should have added
to his congratulations his convention
al aud now historical postscript Burn
this letter.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

Either the editor of the Post, or any
one or all OF its employees, can have
any other than a war of words with
the editor of the EXAMINER, when
ever they are pleased to ask
for IL. The editor OF
the Post published base false
hood regarding the editor of the
ExAMtNER nearly two years since
He has been convinced of its falschood
long ago, but not one line of regret
or apology has been published by him
This is his sort of magnanimity, we
suppose. We here announce to hin
that until such repsration is made the
'nagging" will go on Whenever fit
ting opportunity presents itself, anc
our ideas of what it takes to make I
fitting opportunity, will be rather cas-!
and accommo dating.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

From the New York World.
A couple of distinguished noble
men have been backing each others
eyes in London about Mrs. Langlry
Mr.. Langiry orght to have perform
ed this operation for a portion OF the
British aristocracy some years ago,
but he seems to bea strangely CON-
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

REAoAN's goat farm gets ON apace.
Let us see,wasn't II the sheep that
Won aud the goats that lost on one
occasion In which our savior was con-
cerned. Better trade for sheep out
fit john IL. II may be too late, but
the fall will be easier.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

PERHAPS the Globe Democrat new
err did better thing, than it has done
in giving Sam Jones' sermons the adj
vantage of its wide circulation. Moth
ing but good eau come of that, TO be
aura
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

THERE is not man in all broad
Texas who will grudge Captain Lee
Hall the little bit of promotion he has
won. lie is the Comanche aud Kiowa
agent. He'll make good one, too, no
louht
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

From the Courier. Journal
As Monsieur Taxi the French athe-
ist, has abandoned his iniidclity and
Joined the church, Colonel Bob In
gersoll, the American pagan, may, nj
any day, be found knocking at the
door. Robert is tough, it is true, but
this is very hot aud suggestive sum
/ mpr
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

The Herald seems to be putting up
a little fight at the cattle barons.
Wouldn't Il be grand thing il Jack
son could be returned to stand the
consequences of his villainies.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

From the Arkansaw Traveller
To correspondent: No, the cor
rect question is not Precipitation is
the thief of time though we admit it
might as well have been.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

From the Frede ricktown Plaindealer
When Auditor Walker closes the
contract for the $1,000 an-acre Pen
site,we hope he will lind time in which
to answer Senator Aliens grave and
serious charges against him and his
cOufrpres
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

From the Courier. Journal
Henry of Battenberg is not great,
but he is kind, and will overlook lit
tie BeatriCe's soggy pies and leaden
biscuits,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

SINCE the devi-Gsh have invaded
Galveston waters, the News must get
out.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

The Paris News, after lighting Tom
Bowers like savage, Is now sorry he
has lett the Free Tongue. II ought to
rejoice.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

liz quarantine confines cholera to
Spain strictly, quarantine will win the
plaudit: "Well done" from all the re-
mainder OF the world.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

NAT q. is monkcying with Swain
Walsh and Templeton. Torpedoes
and iadpoles Nat, you had better look
out old fellow.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

From the Cape Girarieau Democrat
In the location of the pcnitentiary
No. 2 we say with Caesar yeni, vidi
Wei vice versa.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

PLEASANT gentleman OF the very mod
ern school. He is evidently keeping
quiet in the interest of morality.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

DALLAS will be only little top.
heavy or so, when the N ews got'
there.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

Smokers prefer Opera Puff beeaus
they do not stick TO thelips.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

Ton BowER 3 fog horn is silent
We miss thee Tommias, miss thee
sadly.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

THE Meridian Blade ought not to
bank too much on pulverizing Craw-
ford. He's pretty finty.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

L. ID. A has paid TO widows and
orphans OF Texas, 1000 dollars.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

Ross win be the next governor.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

In is hot aud heating.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01
WACO, TEXAS, AUG l 1885.

Ross is the man.
TIE .waterInillion" Is sill on.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

Advertising rates furnished on application,
Eastern ofilce. Is Tribune building. New York
S. @. BECKwlH. Manager
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

Important Notice.
The ExAnIsRRwil not be held responsible
for any bills contracted by employees OF this
once except on written order signed by the
business manager.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-01

Mr. L c. OVERLY is an authorized travelling
agent for the Examiner, aud his receipt VIII
be recognized at thta Office
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-16
AN ORDINANCE.
Defining the Duties Of the Board OF Re.
vision and Appeal.

BE 1t ordained by the City Council Of
the city of San Antonio;
SECTION That the Mayor and four
members OF the CITY Council shall con-
vene and sit as Board OF Appeal and
Revision for ut least five days before the
completion of the assessments by the
Assessor Of Taxes, to whom shall be
submitted the tax lists for their inspeo-
tlon, correction. equalization and APP
proval. Said Board shall have power TO
send for persons and papers and to have
persons sworn and qualified to testify to
ascertain the value OF property; and "
they are satisfied that property Is rem
dered too high, they shall lower II to its
proper value, and II too low, they shall
raise the value of such assessments to
their proper value.
SEC. AIN all cases where the Board
OF Revision and Appeal shall find IL their
duty to raise the assessment of any per-
sons property, II shall be their duty to
order the City Clerk to give the person
written notice who rendered the proper
ty that they desire to raise the value of
the property rendered by him.
SEC. BIT shall be the duty OF the
Board to cause the City Clerk to give 10
days notice before their meeting by
publication IN some newspaper pub
lished In the city.
SIC. $50 much Of Section 0, Of Chap
ter 50, OF Revised Ordinances, as Is In
conflict herewith, be, and the same Is
hereby. repealed.
Passed and approved October 9th, 1885.
BRYAN CALLAGHAN,
Attest: Mayor.
Il. p. CLAUDoN, City Clerk.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-16

One of the finest establishments that
San Antonio, II not Texas, can boast Of
la the Art Gallery of G.. ii. Mueller, at
POS Commerce street. Here can be had
artists and draughtmen's materials, Of
both domestic and imported kinds. En-
cravings, chromos and paintings are on
hand, In an endless variety. Picture
frames, mouldings and materials for
fresco and sign painting in large varieties
China decorations and material for wax
flowers In large assortment. Mr..
Mueller receives direct from factorief
large shipments of paints, oils and other
material In that line, as well as window
glass. and fine domestic and imported
decorative wall paper are specialties In
his establishment. 12-l3-1v