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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20

Tom WATSON, in a five column edi-
torial in his Atlanta paper, says that
pOpulism is on its last legs, and blames
Senator Butler for having caused the
party to dissolve into its original
elements
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20

Gen. Diego La russo and his interpre-
ter, representing the Spanish govern
ment, are a,Fort Scott contracting
for eco more mules for the Spanish
soldier in Cuba. This will make 1900
mules bought by them here, at the
average Phi ice Of $50 per head. The men
are stopping at a quite hotel and do not
r. gSter.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20

II has been remarked that, as Tel
Ter, of Colorado, and Stuart, of Ne
vada, both lodged the vote on the tar
iff bill, the silver leaders in the senate
have not the courage of any body's con-
yictiOpS
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20

National bank circulation outstand-
ing on June 30 amounted, accord Jug to
the report of the comptroller of the
currency, to S23l ,556. 1875, which Pc
presents a decrease of S454, O25 for the
mouth, but an increase of -, ABB, 100, a.
compared with the correspond date
last wear.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20
The great lakes

The great lakes and the island re-
sorts of Wisconsin, Minnesota and
Michigan afford means of enjoyment
despite the heat of summer. Cool
breezes: generous shade. If you want
d vacation at reasonable cost and at
seasonable period, apply for details to
e. copeland, Genl. Agent. Quickly
reached via Santa Fe route.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20

The Southern Pacific company will
sell tickets 10 all eastern points at a
reduced rate on account of the Christ
ian Endeavor.
I. E. HUNT. HARRY TURNER,
COm'I ACT Ticket A Of
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20

THE recent report that General Wey-
Ter is to be recalled is reckoned as the
eighty-ffth announcement to the same
effect.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20

A gain of u per cent. in tie popu.
lation OF Egypt in fifteen years is re
marka BILE. There are now iu the land
of Egypt 8, 700, 900 people, proof of the
prosperous conditions made possible by
ennita bic government.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20

commission continues to meet with en-
enlargement in Europe.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20

You may hunt the world over and
you will rot fnd another medicine
equal To Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
aud Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel
complaints. 1t is pleasant, safe and
reliable. For sale by all druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20

''Last summer one of our grand-chil-
dren was sick with severe bowel trou-
ble,i says Mrs. L. @. Gregory, OF
Frederickstown Mo. Our doctor S
remedies had failed, then we tried
Cham berlain's Colo, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy, which gave very speedy
relief For sale by all druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20
THE WEEkLYHERAID.

large eight page paper giving the
local events of the week, published
every Saturday. just the paper to
send friends for information regard
ing FL Paso. Price So. 90 per year
six months ST.. 90.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING

-TnE HERALD is fully prepared to do all
Kinds of plain and fancy Job printing in all
the latest styles. Work perfectly and
promptly done.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20

Demipg will have her first annual
fair on the 9th and 25th of Septem ber
horticultural exhibits will be brought
in from both Los Angeles and Las
Cruces.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20
Texas and Pacific Excursion List.

The Texas 81 Pacific, lei Paso
route,'' have inaugurated through
sleeper service between Ell Paso and
Nashville, Tenn, to accommodate
the travel to the exposition. Leave
Ell Paso at 2 p. NJ, city time, arrive
at Nashville at 1l:OO p. N. second even
ing out.
E. >. STEPHENS, B. F. DARBYSHIRE,
Depot agent, S. w. +. 81 P. A.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20

Eates frOm Interior SeabOard points
will be made by adding arbitrary from
point OF shipment to Morgan line pier,
New York.
Rope carloads New York to Ell Paso
74c per hundred.
Cotton piece goods less than car loads
S1.26 per hundrl d.
I. E. HUNT, Commercial Agent.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20

Mining Location Blanks for Sale al
This Cffica
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20

Bank leases for ouses Or storeroom
7est form. For sale st HERALD Job
1pRra
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure
constipation,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20
Further Reduction i'll Southern Pacific

class rates, effective July 10, 1897. the
following rates VIII apply both east
and west bound between New York
City aud FL Pa-o via Morgan line and
Pacific:
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-20

Typewriter paper at the HERALD OF
,ce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
THE YORKTOWN OF TO-DAY
An Isolated Community in the Shadow Of
Departed Glory.
Written for The Evening Star. !,

Written for The Evening Star.,o
With thoughts of yorktown are associ-
ated memories of the,4struagle and triumph
Of the patriot army eliminating here. But
the Yorktown of today with its halo of
romantic history Is not deyoid of interest;
indeed, as a type of isolated rural commu-
nifty sitting in the shadow of departed glory
it is at once interesting and pathetic. This
quiet little village. the court house town
of York county, Va, ds located on a bluff
overlooking the York river, famous alike
for its historic associations and Its delicious
oysters. The town has been almost I'M
changed for more than century. Two
monuments have recently been erected, one
by the nation and the other by the state of
Virginia. but with this exception all that
is substantial or interesting in the York
town Of today reaches far back into the
preceding century. Evidences Of decay in
cfdent to age and absence of care are every
where visible; but rugged brick walls, ivy
grown, have well withstood the favages Of
time. An oblong two-story brick building,
now tightly closed and apparently used as
a storehouse for farm products, has his
tory as custom house antedating that Of
New York. There can be little doubt In
deed that at one time vessels sailing from
the port of New York were compelled to
clear at this custom house.
The old Nelson house still stands; strong
rugged and commanding. 1t was here that
Thomas Nelson lived and died. He was a
member of the Continental Congress, a
signer of the Declaration of Independence
and. later. governor of the state. Of Virgin
u. The mansion u commodious and will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
Written for The Evening Star.


On Christmas Morn.
Just such breeze as now watts perfume in
Swept DER the hills Of fair Judea when
The Bethlehem babe, long foretold, had come,
That Graded lay among the cattle dumb
Just such look mothers give today
Just such prayer lips are wont to pray
Was Civ n that night by her whom heaven blessed
Was prayed by lips that hushed and oft caressed
The same low cry that now makes mothers glad
Was heard and stilled, down in that manger bed.
The same fond hopes. born in woman's breost
Gave birth to song-and left the same unrest.
Twas then, now, the same fear had control,
4 fear unfelt, till then it pierced the soul
a life begun how should it live and end!
Beneath what star-what fate did it portendI
The same moon shone from out the heavens blue
AS beams IN us. and soft rays shimmered through,
And falling th-re. lay soft, and added grace
To that fair child, in that strange, lowly place.
The morning came, as mornings come and go;
The same sun woke all nature with it's glow;
The same earth stirred and feet began to run,
Then, just as now, the race toward setting sun.
One day the look the child gives back to her
Who gives it birth came in those eyes to stir
That mothers soul. and there she saw and knew
The awful woe that pierced her own heart through
But though she felt she did not understand
She read the words but not where the hand
That wrote them out wrote songs of triumph too
She saw the gloom, but could pierce it through
We know that night was born the King of Kings:
That yet the earth and heaven with anthem rings:
We sing the song that angels fain would know
On Christmas morn, when skies are all agow
p. II. BRISTOW.
Washington, d. c., December 1897.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

is found in the Whole Body Of Cookery
Dissected for 1875.
In the well-known game of snapdragon
trace Of the Druidical fire worship and
the fiery ordeal of the middle ages may be
readily found.
Hearnes History and Antiquities of
Glastonbury" 1722, tells of the famous
thorn tree which blows on Christmas day.
According to the legend, St Joseph of
Arimathea landed not far from the town,
and stuck his staff into the ground while
he rested himself. The stick struck root,
and budded every Christmas day after.
we are told he cut his leg during the opera
ton, and a chip few up and put out his
eye. The trunk. though separated from the
root, grew and flourishea; and other slips
had been planted elsewhere, SO that BIOS
SONS were taken abroad and sold as relics
by the Bristol merchants. In the Gentle
mans Magazine for 1853 the public, we are
told, watched the tree; but it did not blow
till the 9TH of January, Christmas day, old
style. Persons during the last century
reared plants from it, which were sold at
high prices.
The Symbol of the Holly.
Among customs now disused ceremony
existed at the court of England as late as
the reign of Charles II of bringing branch
of the Glastonbury thorn, which usually
blossoms on Christmas eve, in procession
and presenting it, with great pomp, to the
king and queen on Christmas morning.
In connection with the holly, which fig
ures SO conspicuously in all Christmas dec
orations, quaint old conceit is chronicled,
that every holly bough and lump of berries
with which you adorn your house is an
act of natural piety as well as beauty, and
WILL in summer, enable you to relish that
green world of which you show yourself
rot unworthy. In Germany and Scandi-
navia the holly, or holly tree, is called
"Christ's thorn from it's use in church
decorations, and because it bears it's berries
at Christmastide. The loving sentiment
imprisoned in the holly bough and trans
lated into every language will. perhaps,
never be more happily expressed than in
Charles Mackay's verses, Under the Holly
Bcugh.'
Ye who have scorned each other,
Or injured friend brother,
In this fast-fading year;
Ye who by word or deed
Have made a kind heart bleed
Come gather here!
Let snned against and shining
Forget their strife's beginning
And join in friendship now;
Be links no longer broken,
Be sweet forgiveness spoken,
Under the holly bough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
New Use for Electricity.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
1t is proposed to employ the electrical de-
position of metallic substances in the for
nation Of the frames used to mount Sec
lions of prismatic glass; so as to unite them
to form large sheets for windows. The
sections are mounted loosely in frames of
and near them, acting as the "anode," is
similar framework of the metal, of which
the electro-deposited frame is to be formed
The metal is deposited along the wires, be-
tween them and the glass, until a complete
grid or frame is formed, which holds the
portions of glass firmly together in one
piece
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
ART AND ARTS rs,

The latest specimen of burnt wood decora-
ton from Mr.. William Fuller Curtis hand
is a real gem Of artistic workmanship. 1t
is small casket, about a foot long and
four inches high, the top and sides being
adorned with quite the daintiest designs
that Mr.. Curtis has ever executed-decora-
tons that rank, perhaps, with the best
work yet produced in this medium by any
one. Placed against pleasing arabesque
pattern are cherub figures, which, left in
the natural color of the wood, stand out
light against the soft brown of the back
ground, the effect being similar to old ivory.
While preserving the solid decorative as
pect of the design by the Introduction of
conventional forms, Mr. Curtis has allow
ed himself the greatest artistic freedom in
his figures, and the work as whole is
graceful, original, satisfying. He has
placed this box on view at Fischer's,
where other examples of his work in py-
Biography may also be seen.
Miss Aline Solomons has been spending a
week or two in New York, enjoying the
many small exhibits that form such an in
teresting feature Of life in the metropolis.
She has been visiting Mrs. Josepha Whit
ney. who. as former member Of the local
artistic fraternity. is well known here.
Miss Grace Lincoln Temple held her an
nual exhibition last week at her studio in
the Cairo, and the tastefully arranged dis
play was admired by large number Of
visitors. The walls were draped with hand
some hangings and artistic wall papers,
and the two rooms showed forth in a small
way some of the esthetic color combinations
that may be used in interior decoration.
The harmonious arrangement of the many
different colors called for no little Skill but
the problem was successfully solved, and
the general effect was very pleasing to the
eye. Among the most interesting of the
artistic wall papers were beautiful tap
estry pattern in dull colors, and a half pic
a woman's figure among the cvrving lotus
stems.
In Mr. E. H. Miller's studio there Is q
small group Of water colors, the result Of
his vacation spent in the Catskills, which
show him at his best. The most thorough
ly satisfying of all these pictures Is one
that brings before the eye view of cool
woods, where the ground is checquered with
dancing patches of sunshine. Winding in
and out among the trees is a swift-running
brook, and the sparkling water tumbling
over the stones Is rendered In a very skill
full manner. Mr.. Miller says that it makes
him feel like a boy again to wander in the
heart of the woods. and this love of nature
Is evident In his intimate grasp OF such q
subject and in the sympathetic manner in
which he handles It. Another interesting
wood interior from his brush shows q dark
wastes itself upon the tree tops, and scarce
~ more than q glimmer OF it reaches the
fern-covered ground below. The artist
made couple OF truthful studies Of = view
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
Another Endles. Chain.

From the Chicago Journal.
why do the politicians give that fellow
money!
He has influence in certain labor cir
cles.'
But how does such a chap get innu-
ence?"
with the money the politicians give
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

A portrait of Mr.. Evans which Mr. Coffin
has just finished is one of the best things
that he has painted for some time. 1t is
strong likeness. and the face is noticeably
lifelike in its expression. The placing of
the hands squarely upon the lower edge of
the canvas is unfortunate. as the figure is
SO well posed in other respects. Simple,
vigorous handling characterizes all of Mr..
Collins work, but one notices these Quali-
ties especially in some of his smaller heads,
such as the profile view of an old man and
in the interesting head of a young poet
The artist has been spending several weeks
up In Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
The Waits and Their Duties.

Connected with carols are our old friends
tine waits. AS early as 400 there was
regular company of these MINISTRIES at Exc
ter, and Rymer gives the following &C
count of the duties of such people: "A
wayte that nightelye from Mychelmas to
Shreve Thursdaye ppeth the watche
withen this courte flower tymes, in the
so,nere nyghtes ii times, and makeithe bon
gayle at every chambere-dore and offyce,
as well for feare of pyckeres and pliers.
He eateth in the hall with mynstrielles,
and takeithe lyverye at night loffe, a
gallone of ale. and for somere nyghtes
two candles pich, a bushel of coles; dayle
Whistle he is presente in courte for his
wages in cheque roale allowed ibid OBJ, or
else lid by the discretion of the steuarde
and tressorere, and that afore his cominge
and diservinge: also cloathinge with the
household yeomen or mynstrielles luke to
the wages that he takethe: and If he be
syke, he takethe two loves, two messe of
great meate. one gallone of allie. Also this
yeoman waight, at the makynge of the
knyShteS of the Bath, for his attendance
upon them by nyghte TYNE in watchinga
in the chappele, hath he to his fee all
the watchhge clothinge that the knyghte
shall wear upon him." From parts of this
description is would appear that the waA
was sort of Waterman. In many old
books the term is applied to musical in
strument. Butler, in his Principles of
Musick Q636), implies that 1t was the same
as the hautbois. Mr.. Coleridge considers
ers, as the word occurs with that meaning
in the Romance of Kyng Alysaunder" IN
Scotland the word waith signifies to wan
der, and perhaps there is a connection be-
tween the words The waits became paid
town musicians. and were often employed
as watchmen. In Westminster the appoint
ment was under the control Of the high
constable and the court of burgesses and
was much sought after.
FnvOrite Dishes.
The peacock was a favorite dish Some
times it was served in a pie with the tail
spreading out at one end. and the head at
the other. But generally the bird was
skinned. roasted. stuffed with herbs and
sweet spices; then the skin, with the plum
age, was put on again, and 1t was borne in
by lady, and placed at the chief part of
the table. Oaths We're taken with drawn
sword over it. hence the saying: by cock
and pie Furmety. served with milk of
almonds, yolkS of eggs, etc, was also
favorite dish. We must not forget the
mince pie mot unknown in our own time).
In 1896 they were known by the name of
were baked in a coffn-shaped crust, intend
ed to represent the manager in which the
child Jesus was laid. Mince pies of course
were abhorred by the Puritans:
The high-shoe lords of Cromwell's making
Inc ch1efest food they found most good in
Was rusty bacon and bag pudding;
pium,broth was popish, and mince-pie-.
Oh, that wLs fat idolatry!
As for the plum pudding, a recipe for that
indispensable part Of the Christmas dinner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

Tuesday, the 2Sth is the date set for the
masquerade ball that the pupils of the Art
Students League are getting up holi-
day merrymaking. There will be dancing
in the main class rooms and the water
color room will be fitted up for fortune
telling of various kinds. These gatherings
are always jolly and informal. and there
Is every reason to suppose that this affair
Will prove no exception to the rule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

Mr.. Rudolph Evans left last week for
Paris. where he will continue his art study,
probably in the atelier Julien. The young
sculptor sswork here has shown such prom
Use that it is safe to predict for him a great
measure of success in his study abroad
Before leaving he made a bas-relief of his
friend and studio partner, Mr.. w. H Coffin,
a portrait that is, with the exception of one
or two minor points, a very satisfactory
likeness. In another strong profile that he
made recently the face is well modelled and
is full of life and expression.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

On christmas Eve the bells vere RING.
On christmas Eve the mass was SUM-
Ihht only night. in all the year.
SAW The stoled priest the chaIice rom
Ihe daInseI donned her kirtIe sheen.
me hall was dressed with holly green.
T"rIh 10 the wood did merry men 90.
10 gather In the mistletoe
linen opened wide the baron-s hall
Il" Vassal. tenant. serf and ali.
Power laid his rod of rule aside
md Ceremony dotted his pride
Inc heir. with roses in his shoes
Ihat night might village partner choose
Ihe lord. underogating share
Inc vulgar game OF pest and noir
All hailed with uncontrolled DELIGHT
ma NM general voice. the happy night.
1hit 20 the cottage. the crown
brought tidings OF salvation down
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-23
Christmas Gifts for Men

1t is great relief to note that some
philanthropic writer's throughout the
country are engaged in telling what sort
of Christmas gifts men would like. The
writer's are not all successful, and they
reveal frequently the inspiration of wom-
ans IDEAS mans innate modcsty and self
effacemcnt precluding him from speaking
for himself.
But somebody should speak for him be-
fore another Christmas has elapsed. 1t
is recorded in the seventh chapter of THE
Autobiography of Pharaoh L." that the
monarchs wife gave him for Il Christmas
present necktie which he could not wear
without inviting instructions in all
Egypt. That's where the Christmas neck
tie joke began, the Christmas cigar joke
following it, when Sir Walter Raleigh
first amazed England by putting tobacco
fumes. Tie jokes have endured, but the
joke has not-not if the man knows it. He
may have an ncorrgible passion for neck
ties, but to have his own wife go out and
pay out his own money for n tie which he
will wear only on dark nights and when
his coat collar is turned up is what he OBJ
iects to. The trouble being. probably,
that woman buying something for man
sees it merely as it looks on the counters,
while the man sees it in its relation to
himself and to the uses to which IT must
be put.
What is needed is Wives Information
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-23
Thrice 1{appy.

He was little ragged waif living in a
village of southern Kentucky. A stran-
ger to actual comfort, it is not TO he sup
posed that he was very familiar with the
pleasures of life. One Christmas eve he
was standing before shop window with
his lean little face pressed against the
pane. devouling with hungry eyes the
beautiful display within.
There was lady in the shop. deeply
engaged in purchasing gifts for her small
nieces and nephews. She saw the waif ut
the window-ragged, half-cad, and with
out doubt half-starvcd as well.
prudence" said she, in speaking of the
matter afterward, might have suggested
food and clothes. But another idea had
taken possession of me. determined
then and there that that boy should know
the blessedness of happy childhood for one
Christmas at all events
On the impulse she called him in. Toys,
wagon, an iron horse with IA flying drlv-
err mady sounding fire alarm, drum
with gided sticks, Il tin horn, pack of
firecrackers, things which his poverty
blinded eyes had never before looked upon
in the light of real possession, were put
into his hands.
"There was kind of awe in his solemn,
earnest eyes, said the lady, ''as though