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Kicking Against the Pricks.

The Memphis Commercial Appeal, which
new Democratic party, lashes itself into
fury against the Democratic auxiliaries and
calls peremptorily for their dismissal:
"AI attempts at declarations and fusions mean de.
feat with dishonor. That nest of museum freaks
should be broken up; Socialist CoIN HARVEY and his
'panhsudling' scheme: Protectve-Tariff. Silver Re-
publican TELLER; Populist ocala Platform Sub =
Treasury Some ething Equally As-Good ALLEN, who
has been repudiAted by his own whskered Bedlam-
ties: Anarchist ALrGELD who breaches free silver
while holding his tenants to gold payments and tho
rest OF the favored exotics should be out and
Democrats who will conduct the party on the old
fearless Democratic lines should be put at the helm
men whose names will inspire confidence and whose
very presence will be at once a harbinger and
hRndsel of victory. By throwing aside the freaks
and eidolons, and by substituting the old Demo-
cratic batsecry for CoIS HARvEYs whine as a cam
paign slogan. there is every opportunity for Demo-
cratic triumph in 1900"
This Is the thoughtlessness Of anger The
allies whom our choleric contemporary
warns off the premises are all good Demo-
Gratis as to the present cardinal article OF
the Democratic faith most of them are
good Democrats as to all the articles. The
Anarchist ALTGELD" is perhaps the
strongest intellectual force in the Demo-
cratic party, as he certainly is the most
complete representative OF the socialistio
impulses and hatreds which are the essence
and the danger Of the Chicago platform.
Take men like him apd those who hold with
him out of the Democracy and there would
be little left OF 1t.
Habit and the hope of power and uncon-
scious or voluntary forgetfulness OF the alb
solute difference between the historical and
the actual Democratic creed keep faithful to
the Democratic name number OF conserya-
tives who obstinately refuse to believe that
they are impotent to restore the old Demo
cratic principles In the South the fear of
negro domination keeps these men away
from the Republican party, which has be-
come the only trustworthy defense against
the radical programme.
Democrats like the Memphis Commercial
Appeal are simply kicking against the
pricks. They are futile minority of a party
which has not changed its beliefs or objects
since 1895, and which must have the sup
port OF the Populists and the silver Repub-
Leans. and will again welcome it. The
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Tho use and Abuse Of Armoties.

It is we'll understood that in order to
make service in the militia more attractive
to our young men than 1t would be other
wise, the military authorities OF the State
frequently permit the armories Of the Ma
tional Guard to be used for purposes which
are not strictly Of military character, as,
for example, concerts. balls, and fairs.
We think it Is going too far, however. to
allow these structures to be degraded by
such scene as was witnessed on Tuesday
in the Seventy-f1rst Regiments armory In
this city, when the men hung in efflgy the
Rev. DR.. GEORGE R. VAN DE WATER, the
regimental chaplain.
From information which we have received
from trustworthy sources, We do not be-
lieve that he was coward at Santiago or
anywhere else but whatever the facts may
be in regard to the conduct Of their chap
lain in the recent campaign In Cuba, the
men of the Seventy-tirst Regiment were
utterly wrong in making such demon
stration against him in the armory.
And the Colonel or other officer in actual
command Of the armory at the time Is even
more censurable for not instantly and ut
terly checking the disgraceful ceremony.
Suppose that the efflgy had been that OF
Col. DowNs-and it might just as we'll have
been, 80 far as the propriety Of the thing
was concerned-would the men have been
permitted to proceed with the hanging, on
the ground that it was not wise to inter-
fere with the returned volunteers in their
horseplay2 We fancy not. 1t would have
made great deal Of difference whose OK
was gored.
AS private citizens the members Of the
Seventy-first Regiment have the right to
express their sentiments concerning their
officers in any manner not forbidden by
law; but the slightest reflection will show
them that good discipline cannot for mo-
ment tolerate any such demonstrations as
those which they have indulged In lately
toward their chaplain.
Nothing can well be more distressing to a
man of sensitive nature than to be sub
iected to such reproaches and insults as
DR.. VAN De WATER has recently suffered,
and we wish there was some way, whether
by means OF court Of inquiry or other
wise. of making clear what we believe to be
the fact, that the charges against him are
the result OF misrepresentation and inaccu-
rate information.
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Arbitrators Dewey and Merritt.

The proposal Of Spain to submit to arbi-
tration the plain meaning Of the protocol
which her representative signed at Wash
ington as preliminary to peace, is the last
expedient of policy of delay inspired by
the hope of more pesetas than she will get
from our pocketbook.
The question Of Spains sovereigntyin the
Philippines is not to be settled at Paris. 1t
was settled several months ago, half way
around the globe, by Admiral DEWEY and
Gen. MERRITT and the men under them.
Spain submitted that question to arbitra-
tion when she went to war with us; and the
guns of our navy and army adjudged it.
That arbitration is final.
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Complaint About a Go.a..You-pIsase Ferry

To THE EDITOR OF THE sus-Sir; Owing to the
irregulanty In the departure OF the boats connected
with the Roosevelt street ferry since the controlling
power WAS transferred to the Union Ferry Company
IL was suggested by many OF the commuters this
morning to refer the matter to TIE sUs. with the
hope that the influence OF that paper would prevail
upon the oficers Of the Union Ferry Company to en-
deavor to their boats schedule time. As It Is
and has been since tho change OF ownership oc-
CURED. the boats leave when 1t pleasos their com
mAnders, and frequently half an hour elnpses be-
tween the departure OF the b0ats.
1t is common occurrence to have two boats arrive
at the same time and Q consequence one of the
boat. must be at least twelve minutes laei and by
the time the transfers Of passengers and vehicles
minutes late 1t is very nconyenient for clerks en-
ployed In the city TO be compelled 10 be twenty to
thirty minutes late every day account OF the fault
OF the ferry company.
/ hope the publication of this complaint will at
Company and cause them TO correct this fault
GKW YORK. Nov II. u. W. y.
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should be In better condition for the enjoy
ment of cycling than at any other time
The weakness and unsteadiness experienced
at the beginning'o Of tho year are usually re-
placed In the fall by strength, firmness, and
confidence, which lead the amateur to con-
clude that he never before knew the real
pleasure that bicycling affords. This is in
accord with the belief Of many experienced
riders that no one fully appreciates the
wheel until he has used It consecutively
for two or three seasons.
There Is an impression, also, which is
probably supported by facts. that wheel
which has been used for several months and
properly cared for runs easier than 1t did
before the newness was worn of OF 1t. Its
bearings seem to operate more smoothly,
and it appears to "joggle" better otherwise
than it did at first. At any rate wheel
man never becomes thoroughly acquainted
with the mechanical qualities of his steed
until he has handled it for more than one
season. II the machine proves to be trust
worthy and a good roadster, its owner is
likely to form an attachment for 1t, and to
use 1t at every opportunity.
Cycling in cold weather is o delightful
pastlme, but 1t cannot be said that the city
is the best place for New Workers to enjoy
it. Brick walls and paved streets are not
half 30 pleasing to them, even at this time
OF the year, as are the trees and fields Of
the country; and, although 1t may be nee
essary to sacrifice level roads for those that
are rough and hilly, leisurely ride in some
place beyond the sound Of street car and
ambulance gongs will repay the cyclist for
the extra strength he exerts.
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The competition of the department stores

The competition Of the department stores
has. at last. stirred up the regular retail book
selling trade to the necessity OF self-defence.
The stores buy great quantities Of books. and.
therefore. get them at lower price than 10
paid by the small retailers. Hence. the re-
tailers cannot sell the books as cheaply as the
stores do. and are losing their customers.
The obvious remedy Is for the publishers to
make no distinctions. and to have but one uni
form wholesale price for all purchasers: but
whether they can be induced to do 1t is doubt
full Their interest lies In selling as many
copies Of their publications as they can. and II
making special discounts to the department
stores contributes to this result. they will be
loath to abandon the practice.
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Cold Weather Cycling.

Although the bicyclists of both sexes have
begun to take lively interest in the pros
pect of attractive indoor amusements for
the winter, it Is noticeable that never be-
fore have 30 many riders manifested de-
sire to continue their outdoor recreation, in
spite of the lower temperature, until bad
roads render it impossible. A few years
ago wheelmen who preferred spin
in the frosty air to comfortable
seat in a warm room were regarded
with wonder. Persons who saw them pass
failed to understand how there could be
any pleasure in wheeling when ones hands
and feet tingled with the cold and the sharp
air almost benumbed the ears and nose
But the wheelmen's former prejudice
against biting winds seems to have disap-
biting dogs. Neither is now q source of
anxiety to the up-to-date rider, who Is we'll
prepared for emergencies.
1t is said by those who visit the avenues
and paths where wheels were numerous
last summer that the cool weather, instead
OF diminishing the cyclists ardor, appears to
have increased 1t. We refer, of course, to
riders who go out for their health, not to
those who go out principally for the purpose
Of exhibiting a new wheel or a new suit Of
clothes. Those who invigorated their bodies
during the warm weather by taking ride
before breakfast find that they cannot
afford to allow their health to suffer now
that the summer is past. They have pro-
yided themselves with suitable clothing and
have resolved to allow nothing to interfere
with their daily rides.
There are other reasons why the wheels
will probably be active for some weeks to
come. At the end Of the year the muscles
The sun., 1898-11-18
A semi-Clairvoyant English Prophet OF
American Expansion.

Semi-Clairvoyant English Prophet OF
American Expansion.
To THE EDITOR OF THE suN-Sir: Bearing upon
the state Of national affairs at this juncture 1t may
be interesting to the student of American progress
TO read the following remarkable Representation in
1853. now forty-hve years ago. by Sir Edward Shep
herd Greasy. author of the Fifteen Decisive Bat
ties of the World" BABYLON.
THE importance of power OF the United
States being then firmly planted along the
Pacific applies not only to the New World but
to the Old. Opposite to San Francisco. on the
coast Of the ocean. lie the wealthy but decrept
empires OF China and Japan. Numerous groups
OF islets stud the larger part of the intervening
sea and form convenient stepping stones for
the progress OF commerce and ambition.
THE intercourse Of traffic between these
Asiatic monarches and the young Anglo
American republic must be rapid and extern
sve. Any attempt OF the Chinese or Japanese
to check 1t will only accelerate an armed coll
lision. The American will either buy or force
his way. Between such populations as that Of
China and Japan on the one side and that OF
the United States on the other-the former
naughty formal and insolent, the latter bold.
intrusive and unscrupulous-causes of quarrel
must sooner or later arise.
The results Of such quarrel cannot be
doubted-Amerca will scarcely initiate the
forbearance shown by England at the end Of
our late war with the Celestial Empire. and the
conquests Of China and japan by the fleets and
armies Of the United States are events which
many now living are likely to witness. Well
may we repeat De Tocquevilles words that the
growing power Of this commonwealth is. I'm
fait entierement nouveau dams le monde ct
don't rimagnation elle-meme ne saurait saisir
In norfda
The sun., 1898-11-18
President FE1rNER Of the Tax Depart-

President FEITNER OF the Tax Depart
mont evidently holds to the opinion that 1t is
best not to be In hurry tn communicate bad
news. Hence, he declines to give out. in ad
vance Of their completion. the valuations for
the purposes of taxation In 1890 OF tho real
estate In the boroughs OF Manhattan and the
Bronx. That they will be considerably higher
than they were this year. everybody who has
paid any attention to the matter is prepared to
learn. but how much higher they will be Mr.
FEITSER will let them wait until the books are
opened to find out
The sun., 1898-11-18
Life and Limb Saved by Modern rro,so.,,ss
DR.. H. b. Deldtour in DE Ind.p,nd.ut

DR.. II. b. Dstdtour in de Iadependent.
The most striking fact encountered By the surpeon
is the great saving Of life and limb by the new small
arm proiectles The Mauser and Krag-J6Rensen
steeacketed bullets not nearly so deadly an
old leaden Springfield missiles. Wounds that were
certain death now heal up and hardly leave scar.
We mad seventy surgical cases caused by bullet
wounds. at the Long Island College Hospital ana
out of all those only one DEATH though very large
percentage would most certainly have died from the
same wounds II inflicted by the weapons OF 1851.
twould seem. therefore, as II war under present
conditions has been robbed OF much of its horror
There Will be notable absence of armless and leg
less men ana men permanently injured by their
wounds among the veterans OF the war with Spain
The sun., 1898-11-18

The gayety Of the Federal House OF Repre-
sentatiyes win be heavily reduced by the defeat of
JERRY SIMPsos and JAMEs HAMILTON LEWIS, but
there will probably be some cuss In the horde
OF new members.-Andnta Journal
One star falls. but another rises. Hitch your
wagon to tho Hon. GOOSE ISLAND NooNAN OF
Chicago the all-accomplished GOOSE ISLAND
NooNAN
The sun., 1898-11-18

II the Hon. WILLIAM MORRIS STEWART of
Nevada doesn't succeed in resleeting himself
the Crime Of 1873 will have to remain unpun-
ished. and the estimates for the expenses of
the Government printing office will have to .be
cut down one-half
The sun., 1898-11-18
The sagehood of Jerry simpson.

Gladly renounce the great
And arduous labors that the State
Imposed upon me when went
To Washington to represent
Dear Kansas in that crowd of mon
Whose Jaw was mightier than Its pen.
/ knowed my duty and done
1t always on the jump and run.
And now that have done my best. \
I'm glad to quit and take rest
Away from all those trials that ill
A statesman with the cares that kill.
I'll sit me down beneath the shade
or sunnowers in the fertile glade
In which my humble home is, and
Where plenty spreads on every hand.
The farmers friend; farmer.
viii hnd no pleasure half 80 high
A. this TO join their honest toll
And be Q brother to the soil.
Here will I sit the whole day through
Beneath tho skies OF azure blue,
And watch the fields In jocund health
Bring to the farmer ease and wealth.
Here will /. at the earliest dawn.
Come freshly forth and gazo upon
The tall and graceful cabbage trees
That hold their heads mp to the breeze
The vine. that bears the green corn pod
Trails in and out across the sod:
The watermelon stalks that bend
Their heads in billowy nelds, and send
Their perfume out upon the air
And make It fragrant everywhere:
The wheat. whose blossoms pink and whita
Have always been my dear delight;
And % with all that from the soil
Comes in response 70 earnest toll;
Each fruit and tree and grain will be
A rural rhapsody TO mo.
In that dear haven on the farm.
Ill be secure from every harm
That on the tracks OF statesmen run
Who have to be in Washington.
How pleasant thus to 1--we at ease
Beneath the shade OF ones own trees.
And die there. II SO be his state
10 satished 10 let him wait
I'm sure would not think the prios
Too small for such . sacrifice
And yet. to my own duty true.
II called. I'll answer y. az W.J.LL
The sun., 1898-11-18

VIRGIL is living In Troy. Here Is one Of
his little Georges. printed by the Troy Press I:
" Revei in this lovely weather. for soon November
Will get on its ear, and go on on big bender
No wonder Troy looks with superior eyes on
Cohoes and forms plans for university settle
ments in Albany. The sacred bard has come.
and he will sing every day. weather permitting.
The sun., 1898-11-18

seasons, restocking and preventing the pol
luton Of waters, as recommended by the
joint commission OF six years ago.
And yet even this fishery question may
be less intricate and difficult to solve than
that Of trade reciprocity, with its many
ramiflcatlons. It will not be surprising to
find the commission reporting agreement
on some subjects and not on others.
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WHY Sir Herbert Kitchener Considers Him.
self n kerryman.

To TRE EDITOR OF THE suN-Sir: In regard to
the birthplace and nationality Of Sir Herbert Kitch-
ener the following extract from o letter from him
to Mrs. Bewson of Ennismore. well-known county
Kerry family. is very interesting and conclusive.
Lord Kitchener says: II am afraid can only claim
to be Ilshman through having been born and
brought up there; still, am always proud to con-
slider myself Kerryman; / hope some day may
in part published in the Kerry Sentinel OF Oct 20.
NEW YORK, Nov. 10. p. A. MoYNAHAS,
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THE srAnYrxe CUBANS
Gen. Jose Gomer's Appeal to AdmUai
sampson and the American People

Gen. Jose GomeH'a Appear 70 Ao"uN,
Sampson and the American Foopte'
To THE EDITOR or THE suS--Str; ! 1incioee
the translation OF letter which represents
many received from the distressed people OF
this island. Could you. for charity, make II
public. and tell our people that dire want Is
more widespread than at any time ooiore
The war has ceased. bnt the poor nave no.h-
ing to eat. and the desperately poor inoiude
larre majority OF the inhabitants Of tho coun-
try, There is no money coming into the coun-
try. no work is being done. and the poor can
secure no employment. Until the United
States take military control OF the island. and
commerce and agriculture are thereby revived,
the poor must be fed.
W. T. SAMPSON. Rear Admiral q. B. NAVY.
VEDApo. HAVANA. Nov. 13.
The sun., 1898-11-18
The Market for Textiles In the Philippines.
From ns Textile World

N'S"t usS Ae1ttte WoTio.
The manufacturer OF textiles may pronarlv IooL
TO the Philippines for considerable augmentation OF
his trade. The restrictive Spanish tAin barred him
from that market heretofore. the extent of the er
por'atlons OF American'mads cotton goods in 1895
being represented BY s9.7l4. During the Same year
cotton goods valued at over 5000 900 we're i'm.
ported from Spain. The PRINCIPAL goods comprised
piece goods from Barcelons, admitted free IL i'm.
ported In Spanish vessels. These goods we're for.
msriy supplied by EnslAnd.
The sun., 1898-11-18

" eur friends Vho Jdcor uf rita manuscripts for
sH6tedon viiA to haze rejected articles retvrnsd, ev
spu,t in all tend itdmps for hat purpon.
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subscriptions b- Mail, Postpaid.

RARB-Kiosqus No. H. near Grand Hotel and
Kiosqus No. 10. Boulevard des Capucnes.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-12
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers
are furnished the Eagle by Me-srs.
Dunnica and Minkeri, lawyers and real
estate agents.
Deed from Joe NJ. Berry and wife TO
7. J. and ]. b. Walker, So acres 10 A.
Lee IT, and Singleton league; consider
alton S27l.
Deed from W. II. Walker and vile to
I. J. and J. b. Walker, 50 acres 10 A.
Lee Jr. and Singleton league oonider.
alton t27l.
Deed from Mrs. Annie McMichael b
John and Lucy A. Wagner, vest half Of
block 2 laid of from 323 acre tract deed
ed by +. VI. Millican to VIM. and In.
clnda J. Dunlap, also Ia Of first block
in same tract; consideration $50.
Deed from ]. NJ. Lawless to L. +. Tay.
Tor So acres In P. Diaz league; cousid-
GRAFTON $3.50.
Deed from D. L. Thompson and wife
to I. J. and VIM. Holligan, 40 acres IN
Mclaughlin league consideration $3.50.
Release from First National Bank et
al 10 Lish stovaii, 80 acres OIL the Jack
Loughridge place west Of Bryan consId.
GRAFTON $3.50.
Deed from Williams and Myers to
ChAs. b. stilwell, lots 6, Z, s, 9 and 10
in block 1913 Of the city Of Bryan con.
sideraiion 500.
Deed from W. S. stuart 10 John c.
Cameron, 2i67 acres In A. lee Jr league
consideration t62i7.S9 and other con.
sideration.
Deed from W. 5. Stuart to J. V. Brog.
den, 100 acres In A. lee Jr. league; con.
sideration $500.
Deed from II. $. Skaines and wife %
B. A. lIuggins, l24 Is acres in +. Hen.
derson league; consideration $50.
Release from Sam semcsra 10 W. 5.
Dixon, 100 acres In Jesse Bledsoe sur
vey consideration Si93.
Deed from Julia T.. Dorih 10 Marshal
W. Peterson her entire interest in the
estate Of Julia r. Kennard; consider.
alton 5000.
Release from J. d. West to T. W.
Iliggs, part Of lot . in block $50, city Of
Bryan consideration $1,000.
A, A. Dean TO 5. +. Harlan, l95 acres
in G. W. Singleton league. consideration
$3.50.
Jas. d. George to Lon George, lOi
acres in W, J.. Lewis survey; consid.
Grafton 5000.
Release from Jake Gibbs 10 J. NJ.
Lawless, 5j7 acres in 4. Dial league
consideration Sdl9.56.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-12
THE REVIVAL.
Growing Interest In the Meet
ing az the Baptist
Church.

DR.. Friley, the pastor, assisted by DR..
Law and members Of the congregation,
having awakened much interest in the
meeting at the Baptist church during
the week past, have been ably reinforce
cd by the arrival Of DR.. l.. ID. Lamkin,
pastor Of the First Baptist church Of
Houston, who is recognized as one Of
the foremost preachers Of the state, and
who, In the sermons already preached
here, has sustained the reputation for
ability and zeal which preceded him. 1t
Is therefore confidently expected that
the combined efforts OF those engaged
in the work will accomplish much dur.
ing the remainder Of the meeting which
will continue indefinitely. DR.. Lamb
kin will be here this week and probably
longer. Services are held every after
noon at 4 O'Clock and at night. The
night meetings begin at us with
prayer and song service followed by
sermon at 80. The preaching Is pure
ly Of an evangelical character, Its pur'
pose being 10 win souls for Christ, an'
a cordial invitation Is extended TO thu
public 10 attend every service.
Dr. Lamkin has been In Houston hyl
years and during that time has built ul
the church Of which he Is pastor won
derfully, also finding time for outsid
work such as at present engages his al
tention, He was born in Missouri an
educated In his native state and j
Rochester, n. Y. To the reporter b
said yesterday that he had been preacl
ing ever since be was 10 years old, an
that as a youth he found his CREATE
pleasure in going into the country a.
jaccnt 10 his home and holding revival