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recognition while trivial sensations are
being paraded before the people with
great scare heads. Hence / would like
to have the press show both sides Of
the picture.
The result of fair treatment in this
direction will be, in the first instance,
TO greatly Increase the influence of the
press, and thus maintain a strong con-
Meeting link between the people and
their legislative servants. Members of
the Legislature like to be advised as
to the merits of pending legislation,
ana falr and impartial criticism Of a
bill by the most insignificant country
paper will have it's influence. But the
paper however pretentious, which
treats every member as if he were an
unconvicted felon can only irritate and
anger those members who are amen
able to reason on the subject in hand.
1t is much to be regretted that editors
do not advocate more attention to Leg
islation proposed than they do. Dur
ing the last session joined with sew
eral. others in buying press clippings
on such subjects Of common interest
as county government, education, ir-
rigation, etc. Our weekly budget of
clippings reflected the press of all parts
Of the State, but not one reference in
twenty to any Of these subjects was
in the nature of a criticism of what
was being. proposed. Not until after
we had adjourned and gone home did
I learn that the County Government
Act passed was the sum total of all
villainies, but this information then
reached me from every 4x6 sheet in the
State. and the same was true cf other
lines of our work.
''The trouble begins at the begin
ming. The editors are not fully and
correctly informed as to what is going
on at the Capitol. AS rule they do
not attend the session nor send a rep
resentative, but rely upon the reports
in the metropolitan papers. Nothing
could be more fatal to fairness. The
reporters for the big dailies are not
there to hold a mirror up before the
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and If she attempted to surround her
new territories with ring fence of
protection he was inclined to think the
enharnachement de occur now existing
between America and Great Britain
would very speedily be dissolved.
In view of the fact that Lord Farrar
and the Golden Club are the principal
exponents Of the beauties of free trade,
this language is not surprising, in so far
as 1t alludes to the protective policy oi
the United States as an economic folly.
Inasmuch as what Lord Farrar is
pleased to call economic folly has built
up in the United States manufacturing
industries beside which those of Great
Britain are pigmies. and is enabling US
to export more American products than
Great Britain does of British products;
which has enabled us to push our Ero-
ducts in all parts of the civilized world
in competition with British and German
goods, the people Of this country are
perfectly satisfied with the result OF
such economic follies, and are firm In
their determination to continue them.
There is every reason to believe that
policy which has proved so benefic' al
in the United States is worthy to be
carried to our newly acquired colonies.
despite the protests of British free trad
ers and their desire for an 'open door :
There is food for reflection in these
remarks by Lord Farrar, conveying the
idea that English friendship rests upon
the amount of benefit which can be Sc
cured from us; that their protestations
Of affection are insincere and based
upon the amount of money they may
be permitted to make from US and our
new colonies.
DEPRESSING OUTLOOK.
Willows Journal: The continued
north wind and dry weather are hav-
ing a very depressing effect on all
lines of business, and tend to encour-
age the very strictest economy every
where It is some comfort to read the
message and learn of the activity in
! manufacturing districts and the
bounteous crops with good prices, but
here the exchequer gets lower and
lower. If this is prosperity, deliver US
from that thing called adversity Still,
we are waiting and think, with the
Philippines the Nicaragua Canal and
twenty inches Of rain, our existence
for several years more is assured.
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Tt Is said that Admiral Dewey is now

It is said that Admiral Dewey is now
ready to come home. He was rendered
relief some months ago, but replied
that he had work to do in the islands
and preferred to remain. The long
strain upon him is now beginning to tell
upon his health; his work has been re-
duced to routine, SO that he may now
be spared and given an exchange. What
a home coming will be his? 1t is said
that he rather breads it. Like all true,
brave men he shrinks from the demon
strations that will be made upon his
arrival. But when he comes the
American people will not be denied
the privilege of manifesting for this
hero their sublime admiration.
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A MISTAKEN LEADER.

Mr.. Gompers at the Labor Federation
session at Kansas City, made a speech
on Monday against acquisition of the
Philippines and called on labor inter-
ests to oppose the Administration pol
Icy on these grounds, namely, that
lays will follow acquisition, because the
Constitution guarantees free inter
course between States and Territories
Second because acquisition will neces-
state large standing army. Third,
because acquisition will force US into
Asiatic and European politics. Fourth,
because imperialism accepted means
confession of failure Of self-govern-
ment.
Mr.. President Gompers is mastaken
in all his premises, therefore his con-
illusions are valueless. Free coming
Of Malays and coolies will not follow ac-
Quisition, because there is no such guar
antee in the Constitution as he quotes
applicable between the United States
and its property, for the Philippines do
not become a territory nor State, but
may and will be held as a possession,
as property of the Government. In the
next place a standing army is not a
menace to free government while it
may be to the ruled in Monarchy The
possession Of this new property does not
involve US in European politics since
there is and will be no political question
involved. Spain held the islands CEN
turtles without such involvement and
her title was undisputed until the hap
Of war broke it to our advantage.
Again imperialism" of which Mr..
by enemies of the policy Of acquisition.
1t has no footing in fact. There is no
imperialism in holding that which law
fully comes to u.s. There was no i'm
stone of the republic shattered, when
we purchased vast territory of France,
acquired lands Of Spain and wrung
from Mexico the California Of to-day.
1hOSO Siilply UIOGu-
ened and extended the beneficence Of
American institutions.
Mr.. Gompers has gone off hastily and
without sufficient study of the subject.
If he will take a retrospect of Ameri-
can history, he will find that he is
threshing the old straw of periods in
our time when we acquired, took, held,
and still keep. The attempt to array
labor interests against the Administra-
ton policy and put it abreast with Mr.
Carnegie, Mr.. Atkinson and other mug
wumps is unworthy and ought to fail.
We believe it will not succeed.
The wage earners of the nation must
see that acquisition means enlarged op-
portunity, augmented trade, rehabili-
tation Of the merchant marine, ample
protection to Americans and American
interests abroad, increased manufac-
lures and production and a position for
the nation in the eyes of the world that
makes for the best interests Of all Amer
tcan citizens.
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ADVICE TO THE PRESS.
Senator Smith Writes Upon an I'm.
portant Subject.

S. c. Smith is the editor of the
Bakersfield Echo He is also the
Senator from Kern County. In a late
issue of his paper Mr.. Smith, under
the heading of "A Word to the Press,
points out some very important mat
ters and makes some excellent sug-
gestions. Mr.. Smith might have added
for he knows it to be a facD that the
Record Union" always publishes very
full and accurate reports of the pro-
ceedings in the Legislature and of the
doings of committees thereof. Here
is what he says:
Il have a word to say to the news
papers Of California, and without ex-
planation or apologies / take this
means Of saying it. 1t refers to their
treatment Of the coming session of the
Legislature. The custom is for the
country papers to deal chiefly in jibes
and sneers during the session, and at
it's close to raise the hands piously to
heaven and thank God another Leg
islature has adjourned The picture
held up to the public is that the
States aw-makers are drove Of ras-
honor or integrity, but who barter
people on all occasions.
mo member, however correct his
conduct may be, is free from the con-
slant insinuation-even open accusa-
tion-that he sells himself to every
passing corruptionist, and many peo-
pie, schoolboys and young voters espe-
cially, have come to believe that Leg
islation is not an honorable work to
perform.
I'VE need not pause here to say to
the press that there are corrupt men in
nearly every organization, the Legis-
lature not excepted, nor is it neces-
sary to repeat the truism that there
never was a bribe-taker where there
was not a bribe- giver. But from close
observation made at two sessions, we
know the picture is not as dark as it
is painted, and that there is a great
deal more hard, conscientious work
done in the interests of the common
people Of the State than is generally
credited to the members. The press
has treated honest legislators very IN
fairly on one hand, and on the other
hand it has not attacked the corrupt
members in a way to work any re-
form To take a pot shot at good and
bad alike is not to work reform to
any amazing extent.
NOW, what / would like to have the
press do is either to treat the next
session of the Legislature with some
intelligence and decency, or else leave
1t alone altogether. 1t is only fair
that honest work should receive some
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daily sessions and the doings in COM
mittees, but they are kept there to get
stories'-something sensational and
racy-and they consider it a very dull
and tiresome day when they must fill
their allotted space with a resume of
the days actual proceedings. The
country editor ought to have a better
source of information.
"Of course every country paper can
not afford to send a special reporter to
sacramento during the session. Blu.
ten or dozen papers published in
counties having common interests
could club together and send q COM
petent man there to write them 'syndi-
cate letters and to supply them with
such special information as they may
want from time to time. Reversing
the members press clipping service.
papers should file standing orders for
all bills on certain enumerated SUBJ
jects. That would give them informa-
ton at first hand, and they could sug-
gest amendments and attack bills with
intelligence and effect. The writer will
undertake to see that orders of this
character filed with the Senate at the
next session are properly attended to
without expense to the papers. Some
one in the Assembly will do the same
for that side of the house. Members
frequently put representatives of the
press on the payroll as clerks or 9TH
erwise, and that is the proper thing to
do II men of proper newspaper train
ing are chosen.
IF what Is suggested above shall re-
suit in bringing the people and their
representatives closer together through
the medium Of the home papers (the
most potent factor in present day jour-
nalism) the State of California will
reap a marked benefit. Mark my word,
it WILL
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On Monday, and for the first time lin
history, regiment of American SOL
diers bearing aloft the Stars and
Stripes marched through the streets of
Havana. They thus sealed for all time
the question of Spanish domination.
cruelty and misgovernment in that ISL
and territory, now dedicated to freedom
and tolerance
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JOHN III. BANKHEAD.
Aspirant for Democratic Leader
shin in the House.

The selection by the Democrats of a
leader for the Fifty-sixth Congress of
the United States will find a number of
contestants for honors in opposition to
Mr.. Bailey OF Texas, the leader in the
last Congress. One Of the prominent
ones is Congressman John H. Bankhead
Of Alabama, who has a strong following.
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for her destruction by torpedo work on
the outside. These facts he substan-
tiates by the sworn testimony of un-
impeachable witnesses.
There is much more in Captain Sigs-
bees papers which throw light upon the
tragedy Of the Maine, and make it as
clear as MONDAY that. she was de-
stroyed from an outside assault and
from underneath. being upheaved and
her keel forward forced up to and above
the level of the highest superstructure
Of the ship. These allegations he for
titles by diagrams, pictures taken at
the time. and by the testimony of many
witnesses who saw the wreck from a
distance, and those aboard the treach-
erously destroyed ship.
While this is not news to the Ameri-
can public, the Captain tells 1t in new
manner, and with detail which no dis
patches have given US. His recital also,
is so orderly. in such logical sequence.
step by step. as to leave no doubt what
ever upon the impartial mind as to how
the ship was destroyed, and 260 brave
American men and officers sent TO un-
timely deaths, and how it is that the
bones of scores of them still lie buried in
the filthy mud of the bay of Havana.
The dispatches Of yesterday contain
the story of correspondent that Peace
Commissioner Davis favors an alliance
between the United States, Japan and
Great Britain, as the commercial in
terests Of the three are similar in the
far East, and they should therefore
combine TO protect each others inter-
ests, and thus command wholesome re-
spect throughout the world for their
dictum. That sounds we'll enough, but
1t will be we'll to think it over before
we step out of our traditional path and
Powers. There are two sides to the
question, and as we measure public
sentiment the opposition to such an
alliance is overwhelming in the United
States, and justly so. Good under
standing we may have, but the forma-
tion Of definite alliance which would
inevitably give cause to other nations
to ally themselves against the triple
arrangement is a matter too serious
to be considered hurriedly. There does
not seem to- be any present need for
any such arrangement, and we doubt
very much if any will ever arise.
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of Alabama

His friends say he will have the support
of the East and Southern States, which
would indicate that the gold Democrats
are not opposed to him. He is a self
made man, e66 years of age, and all his
education has come through his own eff
forts. He is veteran of the Confeder-
ate army and since the war has been
conspicuously in politics. His first
Congress was the Fiftieth.
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One of the most prolific vines In the
world grows few miles from Vienna
In the ninth year after 1t had been
planted it bore more than 1000 full
punches of grapes
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THE SADDLE ROCK
RESTAURANT AND OYSTER HOUSE

FIRST-CLASS HOUSE IN EVERY RE-
spect. Ladies' dining-room separate.
Open day and night BUCKMAN & CAR
RAGHER, Proprietors. No. 1919 Second
street, between and X, Sacramento.
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BAY RESTAURANT
1026 second street.

Private rooms for families; open day
and night. Orders served outside. Cys-
ters IN every style. MATT and JOHN
RAOON2GAkxQ0Si
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Oakland Tribune: The appeal of the
Chinese Minister that the operation of
our exclusion law be not extended to
the Philippines seems fair one. The
archipelago lies not far from the Chi
nese coast, and a great deal of busi-
ness is carried on with that country,
in addition to which there are many
thousand Chinese settlers in the ISL
ands. As the Filipinos have heretofore
raised no objections to these Mongolian
invasions, it certainly would seem a
little strange for us to do so, and the
islands will doubtless, therefore, be ex-
empted from the operation Of the law
as the Minister requests
BASIS OF ENGLISH FRIENDSHIP
Tacoma Ledger: In an address be-
foresthe Cobdeh Club, in London, speak
ing OF the United States, Lord Farrar
said:
Mo- nation had committed more eco
nomic~follies than the United States,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23

Parties visiting the South Coast
naturally expect to see deep water
and deep water ships. OF course
Port Arthur, the present terminus
of the K. c. P. & G. R. R. is not on
deep water but on the shore of a
shallow lake several miles from Sa-
bine Pass Harbor. 1t expects, so
it is said, to be connected with the
harbor by a ship canal. Complaint
has been made that parties going
to Port Arthur are not permitted
to land at Sabine Pass where a new
town is springlng up and which has
docks and ships upon really deep
water. Some sort of excuse is
made by those 10 charge OF the ex-
cursion parties for not permitting
excursionists to land there. There
is but one reason for this, they
don't want you to see for Yourself,
Sabine Pass is a growing town
with many advantages IN the race
for supremacy as the chief city on
the splendid HarbOr of Sabine
Pass. Look it over before pur-
chasing. 1882
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23
FOR ever Finy Years

Az OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years
By millions of mothers for their
children while teething, with per
feet success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain
cures wind colo and is the best
remedy for diarrAea. II is pleas
ant to the taste. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world. Twenty.
five cents a bottle. It's value is in.
calculable, BE sure and ask for
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind. S-5-93-ly
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23
What DR.. A. E. salter Says.

Buffalo, N. Y.-Gents:-From my
personal knowledge, gained in OBJ
serving the effect of Shiloh's Cure
in advanced consumption, am
prepared to say it is the most re
markable remedy that has ever
been brought to my attention. 1t
has certainly saved many from con
sumption. Sold by Smith Drug
90 I'm
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write this to let you know what
| would not do: | would not do
without Chamberlain's Pain Balm
in my house, if it cost $500 per
bottle. 1t does all you recommend
it to do aud more. ]. r, WALLACE,
WaIlaceville, Ga. Chamberlain's
Pain Balm is the best household
liniment in the world, and invaluable
for rhumatism, lame back, sprains
aud bruises. Be ready for emergen-
cies by buying a bottle at Smith
Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23
Sewer Tax Notice.

The tax payers in improvement
District, No 2, are hereby notified
that the tax book for the 3rd as
sessment for special sewer district
No. 2 is now open for the purpose
of collecting taxes in said Improve
ment District for the year 1898.
The book will be closed on and after
the Goth day February, 1898.
lst 9-98 H. G. GRAFTON, q
Collector Imp. Dist. No. 2.
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Sewer Tax Notice.

The tax payers in Improvement
District No. l are hereby notified
that I will be at Smith Drug Co. S
Office after the 18th inst to collect
the sewer tax Tor the year 1897
The books will be closed on the Isl
Of March, and a penalty of 20 per
cent viii be added to all who may
be delinquent at that time.
1898. ]. II. ARNOLD,
Collector Imp. Dist No. |.
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SWEET AND PURE FLOUR.

The following firms handle the
Famous S. and P, Sweet and Pure
Flour:
w. E. Welcom. Gate City Co, Grocery Co
Meriewether & Taylor. A. l.. Helems
Inter State Gro. Co..
In ordering flour, always ask, and
insist on having S. and P.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23

If you want Holiday Goods, such
as silverware of all kinds, in latest
and prettiest designs, f. L.
Schuster can supply you, and at
bottom prices. lZ-l4.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When sLe became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
Whes she had Chillren, she gayethem Castoris
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23

Patronlze push and enterprise.
Huddleston Bros. always keep the
best of fresh meats, etc, and
promptly deliver the same delivered
to all parts of the city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23

Catarrh cured. A clear head and
sweet breath secured with Shiloh's
Caatrrh Remedy; sold on guaran-
tee. Nasal injector free. Sold
by Smith Drug Co. In
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23

Karrs Clover Root Tea, tor con-
stipation it's the best and if after
using it yon don't say so, return
the package and get your money,
Sold by Smith Drug Co. I'm
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23

There is no medicine in the world
equal to Chamberlain's Great
Cough Remedy for the cure of
throat and lung diseases. This is a
fact that has been proven in num-
berless cases. Here is a sample of
thousands of letters received: 81
have tried Chamberlan's Cough
Remedy while suffering from a
severe throat trouble, and found
immediate and effective relief. |
can unhesitatingly recommend it. "
EDGER W. WHITTEMoRE, Editor
Grand River (Ky.) Herald. For
sale at Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23

Miss Vaughan, the modiste, has
moved her dress making Depart
ment from oyer the Palace drug
store, to rooms over the Temple of
Fashion. She asks her patrons to
call there. 1-36t
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We Always give our customers
the best the market affords, full
weights and prompt attention.
HUDDLEsToN BROS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23

Groesbeck, Tex, Sept. %, 1856
This is to certify that have been
cured of kidney and bladder trouble
with one bottle of Halls Great Dis
coverY, and l can fully recommend
it to the public. ]. W. THOMPSON.
Texas testimonials at 7. D. Armis-
teads.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23

]. A. Ford dyes and cleans cloth
ing at lowest prices-work guaran-
feed 1-12
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23

For nice JUICY steak and fine
meats of all kinds call on the enter
prising Huddleston Bros.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23


Going South? Whose excursion
party? Yes, lots OF people going
that way. Want TO know the
whole truth about deep water aud
the site for the future CITY on the
best Harbor on the CUFF Then 60
10 Port Arthur and Sabine Pass.
Don't let either place herd you
like a lot of cattle. Been lots OF
that work done. Look over the
whole field before investing. Hear
all sides, see with your own eyes
and judge for yourself. 1882
The Courier SAYS it is a mistake
about Miss Calvin resigning her
place in the Joe Winter & Co. dry
goods store. As the TExARKANIAN
gave the item its birth, it feels
like telling the Courier that it got
its authority from ,wo OF the EN-
ployes of the house without solicl-
tation, and thought they knew
what they were talking about.
Taking the Courier's word for it,
that Miss Calvin will remain with
the house, we can say we are glad
oft. AD|| A|'
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23

Gentlemen's silver mounted sus-
penders, at F. L. Schuster's. 1914.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23

The best brands of cigars, and
tobaccos at the postofice confec-
tionery. Ms. q. L. MEEK,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23

Choice lot of Christmas candies,
fruits, nuts, ETC., just received by
Mrs. E. L. Meek, opposite post
office, Prices as low as any. Give
me your trade. 1921.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23

Remember, you can get groceries
such as sugar, coffee, lard, -four,
meal, ETC., at Mrs. E. L. Meek's
postoffice confectionery, at bottom
prices l2-2l
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23

Stop that Cough! Take warning.
1t may lead to consumption. A 20
cent bottle of Shiloh's Cure may
save your life. Sold by Smit Drug
Co. I'm
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23

For consumption take Karrs
Glover Root Tea, the great Blood
Purifier cures headache, nervous
ness, eruptions on the face, and
makes the head clear as bell. Sold
by Smith Drug Co. I'm
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-23
A Texas wonder
Hall's Great Discovery.

IIdI VINut TIoNVNVIl'
One small bottle of Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney and blad
der troubles, removes gravel. cures
diabetes, seminal emission, weak
and lame back, rheumatism and all
irregularities of the kidneys and
bladder in both men and women
Regulates bladder trouble in child.
ren. If not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt of 81.
One small bottle is two months
treatment, and will cure any case
above mentined. -..