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EupIonl EuplonIl EupIonlII

No doubt many people arc awar that Eupion Oil makes n much bet ter light than the lower grades of coal oil, bot we doubt if there are any that know that q gallon of Eupion lasts longer than cheap oil. Then, why nert have the best light when the difiercBcein cost is scarcely nothing. Eupion is sold at the fol- owing places:
 Mccain Grocery Go, John II. Talbot Go Robinson S Greenfield, J. L. Lloyd. Ma -Tankersley Co, r Bros,
 W L. Dewoody & Co Houston Roane, L E. oldsmith & C., Hhalhelmer Bros Ferguson & Russell. P. E. Mercantile Go IT, F. seveke, c. Lumpkfn J E. Simmons. Bluff City Lumber Co., q. N. Hart Drug Co. ". s. Beard oedtf 2l2 Ilearin $ Alexander
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AN UNFORTUNATE PERSON
Is Rodney Elizea, a 12-Year-oId
 BOy-DevOtd of Limbs.

At the Valley depot this morning, huddled up on one of the seats in the waiting room, was a young boy whose condition is q lamentable one. He is Rodney Elizea, who was born at Mexico, Mo, 12 years ago, with out limbs. He has a robust body and a bright and pleasant face, and has always enjoyed good health. He has keeper who carries him about in his arms. The boy makes aliving by giving performances of his sever al accomplishments.
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How to Cnro BiIions Colic.

I suffered for weeks with eolic and pains in my stomach caused by biliousness and had to take medicine all the while until used Chamber lain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which cured me. 1 have since recommended it to good many peOple.-Mrs. r. Butler, Fair haven, Conn. Persons who are subject to bilious eolic can ward off the attack by taking this remedy as soon as the first symptoms appear. Sold by ". L. Dewo0dy X Co.,, drug gi5ts.,
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The 3-year-old boy of J. A. John son, of Lynn Center, H., is subject to attacks of croup. MT. Johnson says he is satisfied that the timely use of Chamberlain Cough Remedy, during severe attack, saved his little boys life. He is in the drug business. member of the firm of Johnson Bros. of that place; and they handle a great many patent medicines for throat and lung dis eases. He had all these to choose from, and skilled physicians ready to respond to his call, but selected this remedy for use i'll his own family at Il time when his child's life vas i'll danger, because he knew it to De superior to any other, and famous The country over for it's cures oi croup, Mir. Johnson says this IS the best selling cough medicine they handle, and that 1t gives splendid satisfaction In all cases. Sold by " l. Dewoody X Go, druggists.
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TWO "HOB0S" SCRAP.
Fined by the Police Judge and Lock
 ed Up.

Ed Walls and F. S. Gill, two tran sient visitors to the Bluff city were before Judge Brown this morning. The two had indulged in ascrap and Ed Walls defaced the face of hiscom- panion by striking him in the fore head with a brick. He then tried to take a piece of flesh out of his com nanion's arm with his teeth.
 Walls was fined $50.00 by the .yndge for assault with deadly weapon. His partner, Gill, was giv- en a smaller fine of $l000 for disturb ing the peace. Phe two were locked up in iail.
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The MiIitarY GomnnnV.

Thursday night the members of the military company held meeting in Wares hall. The meeting was we'll attended. A committee was appointed and instructed to close n deal with Mir. " ire for lenae of the hall. TWenty-eight yonng men have signed the clistment papers and the company is in a aourishing condition. Another meeting will be held next TnesdaY night.
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A GOOD GAME.
But It Did't Work.

Nick Moore (eolored) was commit ted to jail Wednesday afternoon on two charges. He impersonated an officer, arrested q man and tried to get him to put up a forfeit for his ap- pearance in court. The little game failed and Moore was arrested. lie will be tried by Squire Vance Satur- day morning. He has to answer to the charge of impersonating an ofii- cer and also to carrying a pistol
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WILL SUE THE RAILROAD
The Wm. L. Roberts Co, Wants
 Damages.

The Wm. L. Roberts Company have engaged Maj. \. T. White to represent them in their complaint against the Cotton Belt Ky. Co. Mir, Roberts claims to have suffered n loss of $26O by the failure of the Cot ton Belt Railway Company to have their scenery and baggage here in time fer the performance Wednesday night
 Major White is instructed 10 sue the railway company unless repara- ton for the loss is made.
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TIE F. 0. Sawyer Paper Co.,, of St. Louis, was totally destroyed by fire Wednesday night. The compa ny had many customers in this State, snd their loss will be learned by the printing craft with regret.
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CONFERENCE NOTES.

The Main Street church was filled again last (Thursday) night at the religious exercises. Tine sermon was delivered by Dr. Barbee, of Nash vile.
 At the evening service tonight, which will be held at I o'clock, short addresses will be made by Rev. c. E. Partillo, and others on church ex- tension.
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LanghIng Philosopher.

A. W. Hawks will lecture at Mer- Till Institute next Tuesday night on the sn9jeet Sunshine. MT. Hawks is one of tie most entertaining men on the platform. Seats on sale at Bailey's Monday morning.
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MARRIED.

DAVIS FRANKGN-At the Riverside Methodist Church Wednesday, eyen- ing December l , 1897, Ntr. A. E. Davis to Miss Bertha Franklin, Rev. I. r. Carr officiating.
 The GRAPHIC extends it's good wishes and congratulations.
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'The worst cold 1 ever had in my life was cured by Chamberlain Cough Remedy" writes ". H. Nor ton, Sutter Creek, Cal. "This cold left me with a cough and l was eX- pectorating all the time. The rem edy cured me, and 1 want all of my friends when troubled with a cough or cold to use it, for it will do them good" Sold by W. L. Dewoody & Jo., Druggists.
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The paved streets of this city are unnecessarily muddy. Itwould take but q short while for each merchant to scrape the mud from the street in front of his store.
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The Bluff City Club gave their opening ball at their celebrated club rooms in the Pine Bluff Mercantile Co.'S building last (Thursday) night. The affair was an elegant and enjoy able one. Fnll mention will be made in Sundays GRAPHIC
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Weak nerves indicate deficient blood. Nervous people find relief by Durifying and enriching their blood with Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great nerve tonic.
 Hoods Pills are the only pills to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Cure all liver ills.
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John Crawford, thes negro who shot u white boy, John Strickland, at Sherrill last Friday, will be exam ined by R. D. McGaughey at AL theiner Saturday.
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Messrs. J. s. Williams and Ghas. T. Gordon came in from Sheridan Thursday night to pay q short busi- ness visit to this city.
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Belle Wood Flower Nursery.

A great variety of Ghrysanthe mums and all kinds Of cut flowers and pot plants grown Palms and plants also furnished for decoration. A full lipe of Holland hnlbs on hand. Give me call.
 MRS. c. 4. STARR, Nursery opposite cemetery.
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Mir. 4. Lax on has purchased the Strobel meat market on West Barra- qIe street and moved his Sixth ave nue shop to that stand, where he will ge pleased to see and serve his friends and customers,
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,orntv Clerk F. B. Flanders is ,n+Inq at Swan Lake today.
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One violator of the city stock laws was fined $1.00 this morning by Judge Brown.
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Where requested, preachers will be furnished to fill the pulpits of all Protestant churches in the city Sunday morning and evening.
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Miss Omi Stewart, of Monticello, ia visiting MT. and Mrs. s. G. Sea- brooks.
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Mir. W. k. Kirby came up from Warmer last (Thursday) night and is stopping at the Trulock.
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Fl MORO WITH-
 ADVERTISERS

On next Sunday The GRAPHIC will print twelve pages and page will be dull Advertisers will do well to get in copy carly order procure the best possible work in the preparation and display of their matter and by doing so choice positions can be procured.
 Advertising week brings splendid results Ask any of the space throughout the week. and they will bear out the truth of this statement The Daily GRAPHIC has nearly double the circulation of any other Pine Bluff daily neWspa per- and the Daily and Semi-Weeky GRAPHIC have bned circulation larger than that of any other Pine Bluff daily or weekly newspaper
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Go to Taylor x Roane for your plum buildings and mince meat and they can furnish you citron, cur rants, seeded raisins, etc, for your fruit cakes. dtf
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ndge B. F. Merritt went to Var nor on a short professional visit this morning.
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 From Fridays Daily

MT, Jacob sarasson left today for Greenville, Miss.
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ur F. c. Yeits has returned from a ,,neiness trip to Little Rock.
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Mir Jesse R. Core. of Plum Bayou, is in the city today
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MT. N. T. Edmonson, of Draughon. ia q visitor to the city today.
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MT. J. W. McCaa and wife have re- turped from lengthy visit to Hot Springs.
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OA 2r.reo A-.

Ii you want fancy groceries and table delicacies, go 10 Taylor X Raone. They can show you the fin- est line of goods in the city. dtf
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Squire Vance this morning trans .ierred the case of Chas. Hammett and E. S, Gernigan to Justice Nv en's court.
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Taylor & Roane can furnish you dressed poultry, oysters, spare ribs, brains and home made sausage at all times. dtf
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Anderson Black was tried by q jury in Squire Niven's court Thurs day for disturbing the peace. He was discharged.
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Taylor & Roane have just received complete line of evapOrated fruits, apIleots, peaches. prunes, etc. dtf
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Mir R. L. Elliott, of Waobaseka. is r,ost of the Trulock today.
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Mir Luther sullivan, of English, is. mincllng with his Pine Bluff friends today.
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About 9 misdemeanor cases were set for trial in the circuit court to- day. all of which had to go over on account of the Cloud murder trial.
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GA STG0REAs &s5is'' ssi'i 'lrz1Az1zS9< 5s:55''. i:ii5

The Y. M. c. A. mems meeting will net be held next Sunday afternoon on account of the young peoples mass meeting at the Methodist church at o'clock D. m.
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For Sale at a Bargain.

Lot corner Fifth and Chestnut. Has two dwellings on it. Forfurther information apply to H c. FOX.
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Mir. ]. H. Oaks, of Kedron, is in the city.
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Totter, saIt-Rheufa ord Nczema

The intense itching and smarting inel deut to these diseases ia instantly ailayed bJ applying Chamberlain Eye an6 Skin Ointment. Many very bad eases have been permanently cured by |. ft IS equally efficient fer itching piles anf fav0rite remedy for sore nipples chappe3 hands, chilblains, frost bite and chronic sore eyep. % cts. per box
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Weather Forecast.

LITTLE ROCK, Dee. 3-Fair tonight and Saturday; cold wave.
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Receipts from the tariff were $l00,- 900 less in November than in October
 The Secretary of the Navy accept ed the war vessels Iowa and Foote yesterday.
 W. D. Chipley of Florida, who was candidate recently for United States Senator, died in Washington.
 The North Atlantic squadron will spend the winter in the Gulf of Mexi- co, with Key West as headquarte IS.
 The Naval Board estimates that the construction of a Government armor plant will cost about $3,75O,- GOO.
 Statues of three dead statesmen Benton and Blair of Missouri and Kenna of West Yirginia-have heen placed in Statuary Hall at the Cap itol.
 Consul Smith at Victoria says that Canada will try to force Klon- dikers, by tariff duties, to buy their supplies in that country.
 Assistant Postmaster General Heath has made it an offense punish able by dismissal for q letter carrier to work more than eight hours q day.
 The Treasury deficit because of the failure of the Dingiey bill is $45, ,9S6,- 023. Republican Congressman are talking of further revenue legislation.
 A deer was captured on Ohio ave- nue, one of the Main Streets of Sedalia, Mo, Wednesday,.
 While boring an artesian well on the farm of T. c. Glass, near Calvert, Tex, vein of oil was struck.
 An explosion of fire damp in Bavarian mine killed 10 and inidred 45 men.
 A medal of honor was given to q Federal soldier, Thomas Higgins, of Hannibal, Mo, on atiidayits made by Confederates
 The President will ask C0ngrss to appropriate funds to get food to Dawson City.
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Statues of three dead statesmen Benton and Blair of Missouri and Kenna of West Virginia-have heen placed in Statuary Hall at the Cap itol.
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nr- Caduae rnnditinn po,rao,.n ....

Dr. Cady's Condition Powders, are just what horse needs when in bad condition. Tonic, blood purifier and 7ermif8ge. They gre not food bul medicine and the best ir use to put a horse iL prime condition Price 20 cents per package.
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LATER-At 3:90 o'clock the jury was still out and it was not known how they stand on q verdict,
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The Naval Board estimates that the construction of Government armor plant will cost about $3,75O,- nnn
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The North Atlantic squadron will spend the winter in the Gulf of Mexi- co, with Key West as headquarters.
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G7 A17N,2 6 zzNSr Q PHIS

rfIsu. KELLY Tor LAfIka ftF7tH fFt~ tatos e, CAros regrets Price sl Stores "a mail CAToE SPkc. Co, Boston, Mas. Our book free
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NEWS IN BRIEF.

Receipts from the tariff were Sl00, 900 less in November than in October
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The Secretary of the Navy accept ed the war vessels Iowa and Foote yesterday.
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W. D. Chipley of Florida, who was candidate recently for United States Senator, died in Washington.
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Consul Smith at Victoria says that Canada will try to force Klon- dikers, by tariff duties, to buy their supplies in that country.
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Nursery opposite cemetery.
Evening star., 1897-01-22
RetrOcessiOn.

All Interesting contribution 10 the litera-
iuFe on the subject Of the retrocession OF
land from the District 10 the state of y,r
today issue in the form of a letter from,
a correspondent who takes the ground that
no authority can be found in the Coustitu-
uOn for the act of retrocession whic.l
Destroyed the gsometrical symmetry of the
original District. The correspondent sue-
Sests that The Star did not read between
the lines OF the Attorney Generals recent
reply 10 the Senate's resolution of inquiry
on The subject. and he argues from the
text of that letter that Mr.. Harmon virtu-
ally Indicated his opinion that the act of
l>i6 was contrary to the spirit of the con-
stitutiOTal provision for the creation of a
rational capital. Thus The Stars CORE
spondent takes issue with the statement
n ade In these columns the other day that
the Attorney Generals letter must be "a
disappointment. The Star conditioned the
Senate was really searching for information
IN regard to the nature of the legisiat ation
that might be necessary TO re-secure actual
Jurisdiction over the retroceded territory
The manner in which the inquiry was
framed indicates that the Senate was seek
irg some suggestion as to the exact form
which any legislative steps looking to the
return of this land should take. whether a
new cession or a testing In the courts of
The constituttonality of retrocession was
the recommended means to that end. The
Evening star., 1897-01-22
The Tramp Problem Again.

The announcement that Gov. Lowndes
will shortly pardon number of the tramps
now locked up in the various Maryland
houses of detention because of the over
crowded condition of those institutions is
of immediate interest to the people of the
District. who will necessarily feel the in
huenCe of such an addition to the floating
pol ulatiOi. that finds a natural current of
drift from all parts of Maryland to this
city The governor doubtless realizes that
If any prisoners must be spared from sur
vei'laCce those who have committed no
crime or Offense save that of vagrancy are
most safely to he chosen for such treat
ment. but it is rather hard on the COM
mTnity that a nun ber of unemployed men
should be set loose in mid-winter. especial
ly as they can certainly be counted upon to
go to begging or worse at once. This init
nation is forceful commentary on the
need Of an enlargement of Maryland's IA
cilties for OBTAINING prisoners.
No state can safely neglect such items in
the public economy The Jail, the reforma-
tory and the workhouse are as essential in
their way, unfortunately. the schools.
and it is by no means unwholesome
sign to see a state a city adding to such
facilities for insuring public peace and or
der Ii merely means that the need of pro-
v5ding for the punishment of the misdeeds
that certain percentage of men are sure
t" commit as long as the present tendencies
of human nature prevail has been wisely
recognized and it indicates a sagaclous de-
termination to protect the we'll behaved
members of the community. Reverting to
the present predicament it is practically
certain that the tramps who may make
their way here from the regions lying
round about will find that the only well
coming hand extended leads to the work
house. where shelter and food viii be given
only in return for labor
Evening star., 1897-01-22
On to Canton.

Going to Canton nowadays is a cheap
and pleasant way of killing two birds with
one stone. so to speak. In the first place,
it procures a capital advertisement for the
friend of the visitor, Of whom, up to that
time. the general public has probably net er
thought as a cabinet possibility. In the
second place. what a magnificent card it Is
for the visitor himself. BY the telegraphic
announcement Of his arrival and move
ments at Canton, all the world is given to
understand that he is fellow of ponderous
Importance and influence. Either Mr.. Nc
kinley has sent for him to ask him what
had better be done about this thing or
that. or he is of consequence enough to go
to Canton on his own motion to volunteer
advice on the points that are bothering the
mind of the President-elect. Big thing,
either way, and we'll worth the cost of rail-
way fare and a hotel bill at Canton for a
nalf day so.
Evening star., 1897-01-22

Attorney General. however. seems to con-
fire his reply to a strict following of the
text of the inquiry and The Star can see
no interlineal Indications of an official Or
personal decision by the Attorney General
on the constitutonality of the act Of 1916.
Apparently he refuses to commit himself
In one way or the other on that point. Ii
he had In fact said that In his opinion
retrocession was unconstitutional and that
the only legislation necessary was such. If
any. as might be advisable to cause the
United States to test the validity of retro
cession in the Supreme Court, his answer
would not have been disappointing. Assum-
ing tha, the act of 1916 is unconstitutional
it does not clearly follow that no legislative
action whatsoever is necessary to regain
for Congress jurisdiction in fact over the
retroceded territory. Such Jurisdiction.
whatever its legal rights. is not now exer-
cised by Congress. and If some other branch
of the national government ought to have
instituted in the past or ought now to insti-
tute the judicial proceedings which will
cause the law and tine fact in this matter
to become identical, then legislative prod
ding to that other branch of government,
urging it TO the performance of its duty,
would at least seem to be in order.
Evening star., 1897-01-22
The Force of Puhlic Sentiment

The New York Evening Post does not
approve of the selection of Mr. Sherman
Tor the state department. Quoting from
the volume of his 'Recolections'' on a
question OF finance. it accuses him of hav-
Ing been. in the past. too much under the
sway of public sentiment, and it charges
that the same weakness will be exhibited
by him as Secretly of State. 1t says:
First find out what foreign policy public
sentiment see 10 strongly favor. and then
you VIII know what policy Mr.. Sherman
Will favor
IL Is 10 b. hoped that Mr. Sherman as
Secretary of State will give some heed to
public sentiment in the United States In
very many things it is most excellent
guide. and in any and every event it should
always be ascertained and respectfully con-
sidered- The public official who is indifer-
eft TO public sentiment, or who takes pleas
use in deriding and opposing it, miscon-
ceives his office in this country Especially
Is this true in conducting the business of
the state department. In domestic affairs
our divisions and contentious are easily ex-
planned. our responsibility is to ourselves
But toward all foreign powers the country
should present a united front. The facing
of the Executive one way, and of the great
majority OF the people another way when
might have been reached. is calculated to
weaken the government in the estimation
Of the outside world. |:
But is the Evening Post within the record
in accusing Mr.. Sherman of a lack of sand
and individuality? Has it forgotten the
fight he made as Secretary of the Treasury
for the resumption of specie payments?
Did he trim and sail with the wind
in that Was he not obliged indeed
TO educate public sentiment in a large
measure on that subject? And did he not
do it, Not. of course. by sneering at it,
or refusing il audience. but by studying
il and laying before 1t in helpful and re-
spectful form his own views and conclu-
sions on the subject. Has any cabinet Off
Ger achieved anything that surpasses that?
Does it not on the contrary rank with the
most notable things achieved In executive
office since the government began? And
Z with that record in the treasury DEPART
ment to refer to- is there any warrant for
apprehension about bonelessness in Mr.
Sherman in the state department?
Evening star., 1897-01-22
California Expresses Gratitude,

Among the resolutions adopted at the
great mass meeting in San Francisco Sat
arday last celebrating the defeat of the
funding bill, was the following:
Resolved. That We extend our heartfelt thanks
TO all who have aided In securing the defeat OF the
Powers funding bill. We proud of the gallant
work of our delegation in Congress, led hy S,lp
francisco's honored representative, James G. Ma
guire; congressman Barham. HilbOrn Loud Nc.
lachian Bowers; and while condemn the on.
traitor. We take comfort in the fact that he is a
member without u constituency We thank Messrs
cooper Boatner, Hubbard Bell. Cummings and the
rest OF our eastern friends who made the victory
possible; nor, although the matter WAS mot brmyb,
TO an issue, can We overlook the activity of Sen.
ator Morgan OF Alabama. to whose unselfssh deyo.
ZION We owe so much Of standing at Washing.
ton. ~ '~'''iAo
ihe huidreds Of eastern newspapers that aided
Us have earned our earnest gratitude and partic.
uiar recognition Is due to the Washington S.ar
which, by Its standing and influence at the capital
rendered US invaluable service" '