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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27

then Pckes heroic charge at wMs de- e
icences OF the Confederacy to which the severa,
writer's refer all grew Of these two perniclous
doctrInes There were troops enough IN the OH
federacy TO reinforce Lees army. but they weree
State troops AMI according to the doctriinc ~
State rights they could not be ordered outside .,
the State As a boy In Alabama, remefnper .,io
state troops between whose conduct ana presenco
toward the close Of the war and that OF me ei,ey
there was little TO choose Nor were supplies Iack-
ing bit there were NJ railroads TO tnke .le.h "
the army for the enemy held what raiIroaus .l.ao
were, and Federal gunboats patrolen our S ,rado
Therefore rcstate that % no navy u, .N,,h ,he
AMI (s) States rights were the cause OF why '''o
Confederacy Failed" ,,,,o ,ho,
In light of these facts. II Is remarKapdie ,hs,r
our Southern people have long perfnitte" TIL, vi..s
interests to be misrepresented In Congress lncic
are signs however, that awakening mas co I'LL,
Three of the Democratic Congressman IRON. ,u, n
state are pledged to support protective taril Pr,
and the leading organ In the State Is daily puplsui
Ing editorials that protection Is SOUND Dein4 Wh
doctrine, Already delegations have gone 10 WASH
ington to get a proper tariff on rice lumber cotton
sugar coal iron and other products and manu-,
features Unless all signs fail therefore, the end
OF the century will all the South Atlantic states
to the Ohio River in alignment with the doctrines
that Calhoun abandoned In the beginning OF the
century. - i'O"Ho = ~ -
Atlanta Ga. Feb. 49, 1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27
WHY THE CONFEDERACY FAILED.
4 SOUTHERN CORRESPONDENT ADVANCES THREE
REASONS TO EXPLAIN THE FACTS

70 tho Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Cir. In the current number Of ''rhe Century" the
discussion by general officers both sides of
mana of them have stated. in the opinion of the
writer quite definitely the real reason and
Of that failure. The suggestion that Providence
fran, thc start was the side that won is doubt
nloasinc and satisfactory to the orthodox mind
Jov.Xcr there are those who believe that Provl-
d.nco never takes sides nor interferes Gods laws
ara nxcl and inmutabe. Whenever mans plans
interfere with Gods laws such efforts will Of ne
COSTLY fail as contrary to established divine order
poubtless It was against Gods laws that the
Africans should have been transported from their
native land to America. and whatever caamities
the African race has brought upon Americans may
he ascribed to the violation Of the divine order
that placed the Africans In Africa.
Dismissing that phase of tn" qu,stlCn will state
briefly th, three causes that from she start as II
seems TO me- doomed the Confederacy. Whatever
may have been the ability Of the Confederate Gov
eminent and Cabinet In other directions there was
a great lack Of foresight I'm naval pr, paratons Fy
the almost immediate blockade OF all the Southern
ports followed soon by the possession OF the Misss-
sippi River 10y Federal forces. the Ccnfcdcracy was
divided In two parts. and more than one-half Of It's
military efficiency destroyed. This point has been
ume on THE Influence Of Sea Power Upon His
tory" 10 which the doubtcra are referred
Again. when Mr.. Calhoun turned IL back on his
record and abandoned the doctrines Ct protection
and nationality fer free trade and States rights.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27
FAMILY OF THE GERMAN EMPRESS.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: VIII you please give the family name oi ."o
nresent German Empress? We think the Emperor
married his cousin and that she was oil 'r orr,aS
Princess Hecna and yet she Uhe Empress, aUyS
NOT opnear to be his aunts daughter we WGu. ,
he much plea sed TO be enllgntereu OH '"c ~
Nnwburg y. Y. Feb 20. 1871 IL ~
1.-THE German Emperor did not marry MS
cousin. The German Empress was princess
Augusta Victoria. OF Schleswig- Hostein-Son-
derburg- Augustenburg the daughter OF Duke
Frederic Of Schleswig Hostein, a brahcn OF ,l,e
house Of Holstein -Oldenburg. Prince Frederic
Christian. called Prince ChrlsIian, ",,o rcls
0nincass Helena of Great Britain. Is an uncle
Of the Empress. being brother of her father
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27
THE ECONOMICS OF COSTUME BALLS
UNPRODUCTIvE EXPENDITURE AS AGAINST TIE
USEFUL INVESTMENT OF MONEY.


USEFUL INVESTMENT OF MONEY.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The controversy started by the recent cos
tune ball has been beneficial in awakening thought
on the economies Of social and industrial life. The
denunciation by n weknown minister of the
cial extravaganza was well-timed and worthy, and
his denunciation by another minister. who calls
him "dscourager OF industrial activity" was
superficial and narrow What our civilization de-
mands is for money to bring the greatest good
to the greatest number. That fancy balls en-
ploy numerous people is true but who of the en-
ployed receives the greatest benefit? The costum-
ers florists and caterers. who are already-if not
afluent- wel-to-do: and they employ poor people
at the lowest possible wages that their profits may
be greater. Who. them are mostly benefited by
the money expended? The prosperous trades
ncople and wealthy society. The society men and
women already gorgcd with splendid entertain
ments fine dresses and rich food are called upon
to purchase more magnificent costumes and 10
partake OF a richer feast, surrounded by beautiful
decorations enhancing music and all the extrava-
gance that misspent wealth can provide. and FOR
what great noble and lasting result? Five hours
endowment The utter and complete sehshness Of
such an exhibition OF humanity is sorrowful to con-
template. - . .,
lish a library or hospital, or 20 d'moIlsh rear
tencmenthouse and erect mode houses to o, shelter
the poor. giving employment TO hundreds or people
for the lasting benefit of thousands. II would seem
more sane, but to work for weeks ana spend thou
sands of dollars for five hours enjoyment, and
thnn 10 have a minister Of the Gospel Of Christ say
that II encouraged industrial enterprise and should
bc commended" does not seem worth while. The
argument is brought up time and again that fancy
dress balls in winter are bcneiitinG the poor which
IL heir raison d'6re II did not have the balls
the moor would lose just so much employment and
wages and the European custom OF giving these
entertainments In winter Is brought up as shining
axamnc for ,is follow. But are we building up
a commonwealth on the lettering foundations Of
~. roman institutions? Are We living to grind the
face OF the poor with pttance that the rich may
i,.,uriatco Are to have revolution, i'm
France before the poor and rich classes be as
similo,ed9 No we have learned the lesson Of Euro
mean industrial and social economies too well TO
have II repeated here at home. our pure free
civilization teaches the greatest good to the greatest
number and that Is not accomplished by foolish
hail that doles pittance to the poor and gorgcs
,hc rich but by noble act Of establishing some
iast,nr work that will give an even benefit to thou
sands who are In need &. H.
Flushing Long Island. Feb. 15 1897
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27
RUIZ WAS AN AMERICAN CITIZEN.
THE RECORD OF HIS NATURAIIzATION DIS
COVERED IN PHILADELPHIA.

THE RECORD OF HIS NATURAAzATIoN DIS
COVERED IN PHILADELPHIA.
Philadelphia Feb 26.-Ricardo Ruiz dc TearriO
or Ricardo Ruiz. he was known and VINO is said
10 have been beaten 10 death in Spanish prison
in Cuba was an American citizen. He was
some time ago. and to-day a record OF his natural
izaton found In the Prothonotary's Office.
Under his full name (Ricardo Ruiz de Ugarrio)
Ruiz declared his intention OF becoming a citizen
Of the United States December 70. 1877, and final
naturalization papers were granted January 81,
1880. When he came 10 this country the man
called himself simply Ruiz He was natuialized
In open court by Judge Thomas X Finlctter The
papers were regularly indeed under the name
Ugarrio and when the controversy was begun
over his nationality the name Ruiz could not be
found The discovery to-day. however removes
all doubts on the subject.
Washington Feb. 96.-Ofcial dispatchcs from
Madrid received At the Spanish Legation regarding,
the death Of Ruiz SHOW that the Government is
aroused to energetic action ard that orders have
gone 10 Cuba to have thorough Investigation into
the affair made. This f. regardless Of the ouos-
ton OF Ruiz's nationality, for whether h- IS an
American or not the Government has determined
that If crime has been committed the guilty. shall
be punished Tn" Madrid Government VIII ,usb
the investigation Of his death as forciblv as
Bile, and # General Lees charges thar tho doc,o,
was Killed or driven to suicide by his iatIcrs arc
sible '' 'o"''u Ies'oh-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27
THE UITLANDERS AND THE TRANSVAAL.
4 CORRESPONDENT WHOSE sYMPA1HIEs ARE ALL
WITH THE BOERS.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir; Over twenty years of intimate acquaintance
with South African affairs leads me 10 think the
writer OF an article on the Transvaal in your issue
OF Yesterday may he misnformed What the
foundations Of what the writer terms treatment
of I-Itlanders a. white niggers in a land which is
under British suzeralnty?" And what right has
England to this suzeranty? Who and what are the
Roers? The ancestors OF the Boers-or farmers
were the flower Of French Iiuguenot and Holland
stock driven from home by outrages similar to
those that sent the Pilgrims to Plymouth Rock.
but worse They settled generations at the
Cane of Good Hope Their Intelligence industry
and hign moral qualities resulted in making the
land worth stealing.
class OF British such forced the opium
trade on India and China which and is OF the
same kidney" our Indian ring and Star Route
operators. have. step by step driven them fur
Their and further back They have done this by. If
possible worse methods than the French and
would be sent British settlers" into the African
tribes, among whom the Beers were settled. They
went az em.ssaries TO stir up war with the peace
full Beers. IIigh-handed robbery and murder OF
followed. Tier. because one or two OF these Brit
ish settlers would be alleged have been sufferers
thousands OF rghtful owners of the country would
be driven out by British troops. This has been done
over and over again III at lnst they settled. al.
the land TranSvaa or Beyond the River" This
name Of the country, "Transvaal," has to them
But gold is found in that land which was proba-
bly the Oph.r Of SOl0mOns time And twice britain
has forcibly grabbed ii. Boer courage and
sobIe for even British cannon and bayoncts - hoId
IT, But before the robbers grip was quite beaten
of. subtle dip cmacy secured crafty settlement.
giving England "suzerainty' over trade and other
relations. This has annually cut American CAPT
tai and labor ont ot millions OF cash trade which
the south African republicans were more than viii
ing give rs. the suzerainty Itself being much like
the pstol-eXtortcd promise secured 10y a highway
robbar that his victim will make no outcry iii
after he Is gone. Is II any wonder that after gen
crations OF such experiences the Beers should make
laws that aliens were t'itlanlers-or outsiders? b.,
not European and American settlers 20 there know
Ing this is the law
As an American citizen, whose ancestors have
been In this country over two centuries II makes
my blood boil to think Of what these s;,tth Afrcnn
republicans have suffered And then TO have II in
tensihcd by their being so misunderstood. that
our country. which should be their chief ally il
often unlntcntionally helping their enemies
GEORGE MAY POW ELL.
phIa1.phla Feb 10 1897
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27
WILL WORK HARDSHIP TO MANY.
STRONG FEELING IN THE NORTHWEST AGAINST
THE PRESIDENTS LAND ORDER

THE PRESIDENTS LAND ORDER.
Omaha. Neb. Feb. 26-The Commercial Club at
a special meeting to-day. passed resolutions which.
were Immediately telcgraphcd TO Washington dep
recating tho recent proclamation Of President
Cleveland by which 100000 acres Of land I'm the
Northwest are added TO the forest reserves. II was
resolved that "Whilc in sympathy with any legti-
mate effort TO protect the forests OF the public
domain. believe that this sweeping order will
have no yuch result but by making the so-callcd
timber country an uninhabited waste will increase
the danger Of the destruction Of forests by fire
and in view Of the fact that large sections of these
proposed reservations are now settled by agricu,-
uraiists ana miners whose industries must cease
II this Executive order shall continue in operation
We call upon our Senator's and Representatives I'm
Congress 10y proper legislation to annul said order
believing that the present stringent laws are suf-
hcent. If enforced. TO fully protect timber the
public domain
The business men Of Lead S D.. held an ndigna-
toa meeting last night similar 10 that held nj
Deadwood. The South Dakota Legislature Will be
asked to mcmorialize Congress relative to the mat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27
sANG,uLY's RELEASE ANNOUNCED.

49,, r car For THIS CITY ON TO-DAY's
STEAMER FROM HAVANA
yyosbington Feb 26-The Spanish Minister
has been advised by Marquis de Ahui''au" '''''
the pardon for Julio Sanguiiy was recei'eu iio''
Madrid to-day. Sanguily was Immediately re-
leased from prison and will sail for New iorh oy
to-morrows steamer.
Secretary Oley also received dispatch from
Consul General Lee saying that Sahgui! WAS
released from prison to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27
An APPEAL. FROM WILBUR F CRAFTS

To the Editor of The Tribune.
g. Nh was unanimously reported today by tho
rromse Interstate Commerce Committee to foroid
,ransmisson by mail interstate commerce OF pict-
,res and descriptions OF prizefghts mot news
i,emso which It was claimed reputable papers mat
tettriigh such matter only because ~ competition
n,nuId welcome | hope such papers and DINERS VINO
f,vor the bill will telegraph Congressman Hnp,urn
and Senator Hoar WlLbt * r; ~ 49, 20,
anu superintendent OF Reform Bureau
v-asb,rc,on u C. Feb 26 1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27
REDUCED RATES To WASHINGTON FOB
THE INAUGURATION.

The Royal Blue Line will sell excursion tickets
from New York Newark and Elizabeth at $ Tor
the round trip. and at proportionate rates from
Mi other stations 10 Washington ID. G.. and return
for the inauguration OF President-eect Mckinley
on March ith. Tickets will be good to go on March
Isl 10 an Inclusive and for return from March an
To Sth. inclusive. . w . iii
Upon application the Newly Transfer co WIN
call for and check baggage through TO hotel or resi-
dence In Washington. 49,
station In New-York Central L. r. Of Ntw-JsF
sey foot Of Liberty ST.. NorA River. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27
TIE ELDEST BONAPARTE.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir. In the article. The House OF Bonaparte."
that appears In to-day's Tribune. statement 10
the effect that Lucien was the eldest oro'heF Oh
the NAPOLEON is made In two places Joseph Bona
nor,e was not only the eldest brother but the
nnidcst of The family az well, and the brothers IN
point OF seniority. ranged as ioHo"s: Joseph Ma
poeon Iucien. Louis and Jerome . ,.,,,
w YORK Feb ~ 1897 w. III. p PHYFE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27
THE QVAKERS' GRAMMAR.

To tho Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: | notice letter In The Tribune OF Febru-
airy lG signed "A Quaker Woman" The word
thou Is not only used by orthodox Friends but
by those called Hicksites also All so-callcd Quak-
ers know how to speak the plain language cor
rectly, but thee" instead vi thou Ii the col
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27

of this Government Is a cowardy surrender OF ns
dignity and is calculated to cause me 20 lack Of
,,rone 10 bow their heads In shame i0i Wy prasi
coura,e Patriotism and honor shown by inc iieSi
dent Of the United States In his innre in 10 cuba in
HE imst demands upon the Spanish authorities lot
protection TO American citizens
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27
MIssOURIANS REBUKE THE pRrsrDr>,.r

'en'rSoh NY Mo- Feb 96-'rhc lower house Of
the Missouri Legislature yesterday adonted q 80, ~
resolutions one clause of which reads:
RESOLVED. by the House OF Representatives of ,b,.
lhirty nnih General Assembly of the State of Mis-
souri, mat ~ - me sense OF this House thai the
course or me Administration In Washington in
ignoring such Outrases upon the rights liberties
ana llVes or American citizens In Cuba and refus-
ing 10 extend TO them adequate protection as re-
Iueste1 py our Consul-Gcncral TO Cuba, is In viola
Ton OF the principles. traditions genius and spirit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27
A pleasant and valuable travelling
companion is a cake OF Woodbury. ,
Antiseptic Facial Soap.

,oo,o, r,ode Of speaking except occasionally among
o. aidnriv and 10 the elderly by those who de-
sire to particular Quaker ort6odoT or One who
" 10, ware of their peculiaries especially IN inc
n mo, age A PHILADELPHIA QUAKER
New York Feb. Is. 1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27
THE vEsUvIUs STOPS THE DAUNTLEss.
EIAsTs FROM THE LITTLE CRUISERS WHISTLE
BROUGHT THE ALLEGED FILL
BUSTER BACK.

Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. 26.-The tug Dauntless
had sensational little tilt with the cruiser
Vesuvius to-day She tried TO leave the river "heh
four blasts from the big whistle OF the 'esuV'us
were heard The tug did not obey. ana a fourth
and fifth were blown Seeing preparations made
TO stop her by force. the tug gracefully yeided
and came into dock again. 1t Is believed that II
was done TO make the case against the Government
for damages stronger, alleging illegal detention
1t is reported to-night that the cruiser INDIANA Is
at the bar and will go south In the morning. Her
destination is unknown, but her reported presence
here has aroused much comment on account OF the
Cuhan situation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27
cLoSNG pRIcES san rRlycISco STocES

Are you thinking Of purchasing n Piano or a
Piano stool? II so. do not fail TO consult the little
advcrtisem'nts In the narrow columns. Some good
bargains may be found ihrre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27

We manufacture exclusive I've, designs r cor
'S 10 West Goth Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27
IN CHICAGO.

Auntv windham looming suddenly upon rer nephe" !"
the pantry):-"Johnny. am surprised
Johnny Beanpod visiting from Bostohl- lou "e"
dear Aunt. that you are astonishou u 10 W.
- ..,rrr,~a, Pray learn to express your meaning
more correctly by using the new Funk & "aghah'
Standard Dictionary.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-02-12

More eyes must be damag-
ed or lost than people sup
pose, for 100000 glass eyes
are manufactured yearly in
Germany and Switzerland.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-02-12
SCOVEL'S CASE.

Havana, Feb. S.-Acting
Captain General Ahumada to
day stated to Consul General
Lee that Sylvester Scovel, the
New York correspondent re
Gently arrested in Santa Clara,
had been turned over to the
civil authorities and transfer
red to Sancti Spiritus and that
he would be tried according to
to the treaty between the Unit
ed States and Spain.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-02-12
A FREAK OF NATURE.
A Goat With a Human Face
Was Born Dead.

Last night Mr.. ]. Drenkle,
Jr., blacksmith at the Houston
and Texas Central shops, ex-
hibited at the Office of the Post
a very remarkable freak, in the
form of a young goat, which
was taken yesterday from is
mother, stillboIn and which
was remarkable in that natare
had placed the face ola human
being upon the body of a goat.
The mouth, nose and eyes,
and, in fact, the entire face was
that of a human, while the
back of the head and ears
were those of a goat. The
front shoulders also had the
semblance of a human forma
ton, but nature, as though
revolving at its repugnant
work, failed to provide a back
bone and thus deprived the
monstrosity of the means Of
existence evan had it come in
to the world alive.-Houston
Post.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-02-12

1st. 800 acres of land, two musi
from city hall of Brownsville, sil /
ated on Resaca la Guerra, and
horseshoe afiiuent of such resaca
on mail road, suitable for fruit or
chards, 80 acres now in irrigation
with pecan, walnut, ehestnuts
plum, peach. pear, apricot, cherry
Japanese persimmon, fig grape and
ribbon cane. Can be sub-divided
INTO 5 or 10 acre lots, giving each
ABUNDANT wafer supply, there being
depth Of to Is feet of water all
seasons of the year. Price so to
S25 per acre, according to location
Will sell in body at special rates.
I'd. 80 pieces adjoining, one of
300 and the other of 100 acres, stu
ated on Resaca Rancho Viejo, FIVE
miles from city hall on mail road.
Both pieces almost surrounded by
water of 10 to Is feet in depth. 40
acres under irrigation. This land
is eqdal to if not superior to the
Mississippi bottom lands, and can
be made a paying investment for a
fruit orchard or truck gardening.
Can be sub-divided into 5 to 10
acre lots Price SO to S25 per
acre; whole tract on special terms.
Sd. $50 acre tract two miles
from the city of brownsville. on
resaca. with good water supply.
Ebony, Mesquite, Ash, blackberry
and other timbers. AIluvial soil.
70 one who desires to sub divide in
small tracts, this Is a paying in
vestment. Sold IN bulk only. Price
SO per acre.
4th. $4,000 acres in one body,
having a frontage of about six
miles on the Rio Grande Railroad
pm the south, and the Arroyo Col
orado on the north. Well timber
ed along the streams and lakes; ba~
lance prairie. Includes within its
limits the famous battle fields of
Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma.
Arabic and pasture. Price 50, per
acre.
5th. A tract adjoining No. 4,
which together with that tract will
include 100000 acres in one body
very desirable. Special terms to
cOlonizist.
| 9th. 10000 acre tract about
three miles, from the Arroyo Post
Office. This land is well timbered
and watered, soil alluvlal, adapted
to fruits, cotton, corn, cane, etc.
Special terms to any one buying
tract, obligating to colOnize.
18th. 1900 acre tract, fronting on
the Rio GraDde. abOnt twenty mile:
from Brownsville and 8 miles from
Santa Maria, 300 acoes under Guilt
walton on low lands on river front
AL good arabic land. Price So pei
acre.
9Th. 725 acres. triangular form
fronting on Rio Graode, Is mile.
above Brownsville. good land. Vel
waiered. Price So 900.
9Th. NnmerOus tracts OF pasture
lands from 1000 90 5000 acres eacI
ia different parts of The county.
10th. This is very desirable
place for email frEit or truok farm
containing 10s acres, with q rev
brick dwelling Of 6 rooms, frame cts
bic end other ont'houses, end large
underground eisterD: three miles from
Brownsville-on Resaca de Is Palms
On the conntT rOnd.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-02-12

ment of her place. and it was
on this that suspicion was di
rected to the Harris crowd.
Great excitement existed at the
trial and the defendants at one
time were supposed to be in
danger of lynching.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-02-12

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