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The herald., 1898-08-01

The protestations of friendship for the
United States that are coming from
France at this juncture are calculated to
make Brother Jonathan rub his eyes in
bewilderment. The minister of COM
merce, in his latest utterances, almost
succeeds in making it appear that France
has from the first been our firmest and
most consistent ally. But he isn't the
only continental statesman who will need
to hedge. There are others.
The herald., 1898-08-01
Danger in Far-Off Possessions

We, do not want the trouble, the expense
and the dangers at home and abroad which
an attempt to hold them would entail. The
immense military establishment which we
would have to support to hold and govern
them would be dangerous to the liberties
of our own people and destructive of that
general prosperity and happiness which 1t
is one of the prime objects of our govern
ment to promote.-Louisville Dispatch.
The herald., 1898-08-01
THE PUBLIC PULSE

fTbe Herald under this heading prints
but doeA not assume re-
snonsIbility for the sentiments expresseu.
Correspondents are requested to cuii:Vl.e M
hrevitv. so far as is consistent with the
proper expression of their views)
The herald., 1898-08-01
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

The proclamation Of Governor Budd
appointing Tuesday, November 8. 1898,
as the time for the people of California
to vote on the constitutional amendments
formulated by the last legislature, Is
published in The Herald this morning
The document sets forth the proposed
amendments in detail, and every citizen
should study them carefully. in order
that he may vote intelligently thereon.
These amendments have been discussed
in our columns to some extent and will
be more thoroughly canvassed before
the vote Is taken.
The herald., 1898-08-01

We have suffered little from French
unfriendliness, and are likely to profit
much from the solicitude of the French
people and government for Spain. 1t
has doubtless been a potent factor in
bringing the latter to sense of her utter
helplessness, in reconciling her to an
acknowledgment of defeat before all is
lost
The herald., 1898-08-01
Commerce in Colonies

There is but one successful colonizing
mower in the world, and Great Britain has
maintained its supremacy by allowing the
colonies to make their own commercial
regulations, a policy impossible under our
own system of government. and which will
never be regarded with favor by the pros
tectionists- Courier.
The herald., 1898-08-01

Some of the members of the local push
appear to assume that there Is room in
California for two Republican parties.
They are at all events engaged in carv-
ing the old carcass into halves. In No
vember the people will do the rest.
The herald., 1898-08-01

The Infanta Maria Teresa, mot so
young as she used to be-" but still capable
of being made seaworthy, will soon be
added to the force effective of our navy
but let US hope, with another name
We want no infantas, no Marias, no Te-
resas. Why not rechristen her Cali
fornia and let her go at that?
The herald., 1898-08-01
Ingenious, But Ill-Founded

One very ingenious argument for empire
is that imperialism would develop great
statesmen. 1t is ingenious, but 1t doesn't
square with the facts. The greatest I'M
nerial statesmen England has had in this
century were Palmerston and Disraeli. but
the greatest English statesman of the
century was Gladstone. And Gladstone
was above all devoted to home AFFAIRS
snringfied (Mass.) Republican.
The herald., 1898-08-01

After the army and navy have retired
the Spaniards, the gold ring will see
what can be done toward retiring the
greenbackS.
The herald., 1898-08-01

Filth breeds crime. Let us take money
from the Jail fund and with it buy baths
for those who otherwise will grow up in
physical nastiness and moral corrup-
ton.
The herald., 1898-08-01

The proposed terms of peace take no
account of the Spanish-C Cuban debt.
Spain will be left to take care of that.
1t is about the only real and tangible
thing saved to her from the wreck.
The herald., 1898-08-01

Free public baths are fast becoming a
public necessity. If the city cannot
furnish them, then should associated
charity undertake the work on a large
scale
The herald., 1898-08-01

Those who fiatter themselves that the
money question may be wholly eliminat-
ed from the fall campaign lose sight of
the fact that the Indianapolis convention
only took recess. The war ended, Mr.. II.
H. Hanna and his coadjutors may be
depended upon to get speedily to the
front with their currency reform hobby.
The herald., 1898-08-01

Santiago and Ponce are being jointly
ruled by Americans and Spaniards.
Manila, for time at least, is likely to be
governed in like manner.
The herald., 1898-08-01

Spain will have no difficulty in main.
tanning the parity between Cuban-Span.
ish securities and Confederate bonds.
The herald., 1898-08-01

The new questions" that were to be
injected into the fall campaign are like
ly to be practically settled before 1t fairly
begins. Spain will be given few days
to sign the terms of peace. These leave
little for future consideration. An ex-
ira session of the senate will in all prob
ability ratify the pact long before the
election. Old issues will be revived.
The war will become reminiscent before
November.
The herald., 1898-08-01

The European concert doesn't exactl!
see how to break into the deal.
The herald., 1898-08-01

The agrarians of Germany are demand
ing that American pork, flour, canned
and preserved meats be wholly excluded
from the empire. "The hog has trich-
inosis. the flour is grossly adulterated
and the canned meats are unfit for hu-
man food" 1t is trifle singular that
knowledge of these alleged facts is con-
fined wholly to Germany. no complaints
having of late come from any other
country in Europe.
The herald., 1898-08-01

There would seem to be the fullest
justification for permitting the mayor
of Santiago to fill out his unexpired term,
appointee. On the day before capitula-
ton he was arrested and thrown into
prison for having publicly sung that
cherished American hymn, yankee
Doodle" circumstance that fully en-
titles him to our consideration. 1t is
not stated, however, whether his COM
mitment was for treason or bad singing
The herald., 1898-08-01

The Seventh has been all too long at
bay.
The herald., 1898-08-01

William Mead Of the Seventy-third as
yembly district is making quiet canvass
for denomination. Jack O'Brien Of the
Seventh ward is trying to make himself
believe he can defeat Mead for the nomi-
nation. Jack tried the same thing two
years ago and had the good sense to draw
out just before the convention. He would
better gather in some of the same kind of
wisdom at this time.
The herald., 1898-08-01

The county convention of this county,
pursuant to this call, will probably be held
on the 10th Of August in this city. The pri-
The herald., 1898-08-01

Frank Mattson of Santa Cruz has been
sojourning in this city. He is here doing
politics and George Arnold in the matter
of the nomination for member of the state
board of equalization. Arnold is his only
opponent for this nomination. He ought TO
beat Arnold. Listen to what the Times of
this city says: His (Mattisons) only rival
for the nomination Is George Arnold. whose
unsavory record as a member of the board
of equalization should be sufficient to in
sure his defeat"
The herald., 1898-08-01

Walter S. Melick, editor of the Pasadena
News, is still posing as a candidate for re-
election to the assembly. He seems to have
a clear field for the nomination, and. as his
district has about 5000 Republican majority
in a close election, he will probably be
elected.
The herald., 1898-08-01

The Republican Seventh congressional
convention has been called to convene az
Newport Beach, Orange county, on August
18th. Pillsbury and Needham, from the
northern, and Capt. Daniels, from the
southern part of the district, are the aspir-
ants for the nomination, but the first will
probably be nominated.
The herald., 1898-08-01

Friends of Horace Anderson have been
discussing the project of bringing him out
as winner for one of the best offices in
the county, probably recorder or lax COL
lector. Anderson should be the man to win
out for county clerk
The herald., 1898-08-01

O. S. Buckley Of Antelope Valley is in
town, rusticating a little and looking over
the political field. Buckley is candidate
for justice of peace for another term.
The herald., 1898-08-01

Friends of Ed Gibson are announcing him
as candidate for the Democratic nomina-
Ition for sheriff. Gibson was sheriff of this
county for 1S92-s4, and made a good one.
too
The herald., 1898-08-01
Political Review
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The executive committee of the Demo-
cratic county central committee will meet
Tuesday at 4 p. M, at the office of Chairman
Hill. Hotel Lindsay, South Main street,
for the purpose of calling primaries and
county convention. under the call of the
state committee for a state convention.
The herald., 1898-08-01

H. A. McCraney, fusion nominee for
clerk of the supreme court, was in town
last week, looking after his fences. Nc
Craney is a Silver Republican and was
nominated by the Populists as part of the
fusion arrangements.
The herald., 1898-08-01

John E. Wright of Newhall has added
himself to the large list of those who want
to be superintendent of schools Of this
county for the next four years.
The herald., 1898-08-01

Capt M. ]. Daniels of Riverside is pros
pective candidate for the Republican nom
nation for congressman from the Seventh
district.
The herald., 1898-08-01

o. w. Longden of San Gabriel has an
nounced himself as a candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for supervisor in the
First district. Mr.. Longden is postmas aster
at San Gabriel.
The herald., 1898-08-01

A meeting of the Third ward Mcguire
club will be held tonight at rooms ia and
115 Henne block POLITICUS.
The herald., 1898-08-01

The Mcguire club will meet at the head
quarters Of the Silver Republican club in
this city Tuesday night. AS permanent.
organization has been perfected, the even
ing will be devoted to speech making and
campaign organization. All Democrats are
invited to join this club. Under the con-
stitut!on and bylaws, there are no dues
and no initiation fees. The club will be sup
iported entirely by voluntary contributions.
1t is expected to have permanent club
rooms in the business center of the city
by next meeting night.
The herald., 1898-08-01

o. III. Huber of Azusa Is a candidate for
The Republican nomination for assembly
man from the Seventy-first district. Huber
represented this district once before.
The herald., 1898-08-01

Judge ]. w. Hughes of San Diego is max
ing quite stir for the Democratic nominal
ton for associate justice of the supreme
court. As a matter of fact, Southern Cali
fornia should have both the nominations
upon the supreme bench. AS the supreme
court Is now constituted, every justice halls
from the northern part of the state. Judge
Hughes seems to be popular with the peo-
pie of his county and undoubtedly would
make a strong nominee.
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ON TRIAL ron MrnpEn.
Difficulty In Securing IL Jurs--Brake.
man HiaI<ey Acquitted.

man Hisisey Acquitted.
Clchninc. Texas, January s.--I'he negro
Lee Wilson. who was charged by the grand
Jury With numbering Tom Crane, IN company
With j, b. Shaw, was brought up for trial
yesterday a ycnirc of aoi men WAS OK
hanstcd without securing juror, Wilson
was n very important witness In the con-
vir1ion OF j, u. Shaw. lie told thu whole
story OF the planning and execution of the
horrible murder IN the jungle ranch amid
tile hifkcA of The BRACES,
W, IL. 1iskry. who shot H. T. Sharkcy rev
ernl months ago. from tho effects OF which
slafkey soon died, WIS tried ana found not
Ralp yesterday. Both men were brnkine on
tn, Santa Fc road at the time mud Iliskey
proved that Sharkoy attacked him and beat
him over the hoad with lantern
Another postal clerk has been added To the
run between Cleburne and Paris on trains
Nos. I3 and n. His name IL Mr.. Henry ana
hts home IL Paris. This gives total of four
clerks or this run, and mail on all trainB.
The Knights Templar and Cleburne COM
mandry elected tho following officers Friday
night: W. r. Ramsey. u, c.; William POM
dexter, Gen. NJ. r. Robinson. q. O.; r, 4.
Lench, prelnte; S. n, Clark. senior warden;
v. Nj Fulton, junior warden; II, $. Wilson,
treasurer J, a. Millinghani. recorder; j. u
Micitlo. standard bearer A. s. Clopton.
sword benrer; T.. G. Chambers, warder, Jas.
Cross sentinel.
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PALESTINE,

annual ball given on New Years
the Brotherhood OF Railway Train
PAS an occasion long to be remem-
by those who attended.
immense bailey hal was filled to
ewing with the railroad boys and
wives. sisters and sweethearts, who
and made merry until 3 o'clock
Quite a number OF visitors from
Longview and other nelghborIng
were present and added much TO
fully decorated with eyergreens and
vines. dotted here and there with
lanterns. etc.
|grand march was called at $3.50 ard
p by Mr.. Hal Noble ard Miss Alice
tnfter which dancing continued until
At ~ m. supper was announced
repaired 10 the hall below where
Rsuous repast awaited them. to which
d fun Justice and which was heart
Dyed by all.
1.-THE least feature OF the occasion
De superb music. Furnished by an
ra comprised OF members OF the
Department band, under the able
hip Of Professor j. w. Macarthur.
was SUCCESS in every particular
railroad boys are TO be congratu-
~ the excellent manner In which
|nducted It.
View Years hop at the New Bailey
pnday night was perhaps the most
lie affair that Palestine society peo-
Re had the pleasure Of attending
son. Those present Comprised the
the city and crowd OF more
ladies or manly looking man ~
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wAxAHACHIE.

The shskesr earesns. the leading lady HIT
ersry characters Of Waxahacbe. held their
regular meeting on Tuesday nj the hcspit-
able home OF Mrs r. A. DuBose. Aftey roi!
call had been responded IN by quotations
from the lesson. and the minutes read, the
following officers were elected for the en-
suing term: Mrs. VIII Oldham. president;
Mira Keenan, Vice president, Miss Kemhle.
serrrtsrv, Mrs Watson. critic and Mrs.
j. r.. Leigh TEACHER rhe Lesson YVES tben
read as usual hut INSTEAD of prooourdIng
historical questions and calling on mem
hers to explsi1 obscure passages. our teach
er and hostess epdeared herself very much
BY turning 10 the president and. 10 a tore
uncommoniy sweet. asked fas II was hol-
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one that Is not soon to BE- forgotten. A
fresh norttor was conductive 10 the en-
htetating pleasures OF the dance ana its
devotecs indulged themselves unit, iase
hour. This dance Is the FIRST that has &C.
Cured for quite n while to break the
monotony and had OF course long bSen
looked forward to as 4 grand consumat,on
Tor delightfulness and the pleasures OF the
evening being still talked OF by tho par
Elephants. Is sufficient assurance that the
ball was even more pleasant than a bright
anticipation had made II, The Post CORE
spondent will not attempt to glyr n de-
scription OF the many elegant costumes
worn on this occasion. as 1t would take Up
too much valuable space. The following
were those present: Misses Cassie Perry,
Hattie Reese, velma Dyer, Lucy bryan.
Katie Masterson. Daisy Bryan, Jessie
Reese, neaulah Holland. Edna Foster and
Ethel Haryin; Mesdsmes l.. j.. Foster Il.
a. Brock. NJ. W. Walcott, G. T.. Slarnrr,
II. y. Brandt and Lou ToiapS'ns: Messrs.
G, X. Reese. Jr., s. 5. Perry, r. A. Brock,
]. H. Hili. J. n, S,ratton. Roy walcntt.
Ed Douthit, 7. J. stratton, W. d. Foster,
G. Stadtlor Claude Wa.eott, sam Caid-
water, Il. l.. Perry, Sam stra.ton. Geosxc
l.egrice, b. Lindcmuth, Lou. Tompkins. Ed
Faubiau, Hugh Baker. u L.. Foster. u.
9 Henderson, +. X. Brown and Edwin
Waller.
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nEEyILLE NOTES.
Young Ropes wound Proves Fnini.
Ed InIl lGrX ILL

Becviilc. Texas, january 9,-John H. Rope,
the young man shot by Constable Joe Thorn
ton three weeks ago, died last night at 1890
o'clock Tho bullet, IN passing through his
neck went 80 near one of the main arteries
that when tho lnccrated part OF the wound
began to stun off tho artery was effected and
frequent hemorrhagcs resulted. The young
man displayed II wonderful amount Of norye
and vitality hut the great loss OF blood soon
began to tell on him, and nature was finally,
after II long hard struggle. forced 10 DuccuDih
TO the power OF death. Kind friends. relatives
and physicians have given him every atten-
ton and iaborod hard To Have his life.
His death IL deeply regretted and his par
cnts have tho sympathy OF tho entire com
munity
Ed Lott. a prominent and well known cat
tlemnn OF Golind county. In at the Nations
hotel, IN this city, dangerously III. His fam
ny came over from Golad BY private con-
veyance yesterday. and Dr. Frank Graves Of
San Antonio was tclegraphed for and mr.
rived here last night on a special train over
the AranHnB Pass.
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nurncd by Mhitecnpper..

Luling. Texas, january D--severni days
ago u large farmer living In San Marcos re-
sriyca notice from the whiteeaps tnat II
he didn't discharge bis Mexican lnborors ana
cease renting lana for money that he would
be- burned out IA he failed TO comply with
tho demand his barn and one farm was burn
ed. Tho next night n coffin was placed IN
.ha center of q roadway where II passed
Though a gate, and from the beam that
cCuLrctcd the two poats rope reached 10
the coffin. note pinned TO the coffin warn
cd tia landlord that such box would soon
be his homo II he did not comply with the
dcmnndH, Tho gentleman has discharged hts
Mcxicans and made new contracts with other
tel ants. In tho northern part OF the county
poison weIls.
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yellow Fryer Nermm.

New York, January e.--Thc Norton line
steamer Merlar which arrived this morn
ing from River Platte and Brazil ports,
brought three packages Of yellow fever
serum. forwarded by DR.. =. saranolli Of
the Institute OF Hygiene ut Monteyideo-
Two packages are addressed to Surgeon
General wyman Of the marine hopsAal
service and the other to Health Officer
A. II. Doty.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-10
ROCKFORD LOCALS.
M True Mills Eound--The Eixhinn
LAW Proves u Deaf Letter.

law Proves q Dead Letter.
Rockport. Texas, January S--pistrict court
finished It's business hero yesterday. though
the court has not yet adjourned The grand
jury sat four days aud adjourned without
finding any bills, The docket was very light
and Judge Low dispatched the business Of the
term promptly and satisfactorily aud Is now
on at tho Pass fishing with the boys,
Tho weather since Sunday. the I'd has been
warm and spring-liko, though stili dry.
The fish business has not been specially
profitable OF late. For about a month tho
dealers have been shipping out daily thou
sands OF pounds of extra nnc fish on COM
mission, md frequently having to pay ex-
press charges, besides losing the hsh. There
seems to be little or no demand In Nhc In
terror, ana as the tish were brought ia the
dealers IN abundance they shipped out on
commission, the return seldom netting them
any proht whatcver~-a waato that VIII be felt
In the future.
The last legislature pnssed a law prohibit
ing fishing With seincs within. or within one
mile OF, the corporate limits OF any town, aud
It was hoped that this law would aifoii some
protection TO citizens OF the towns aud Via
itors, who love to ash with the rod But II
seems to; have uficred a special induSrment
TO me hshssmen to tish With aoines IN tho
rlded and deilcd but IL openly violated, and
not man no far has been punished The
waters aionR the front OF Roekport usually
afford the beat sport With tho rod ri any
place IN the State, and would have been spe-
eially me for reddish and trout this winter
sut for the fact that as soon us & school
comes In they are openly sooopcd UP With n
seine, which ends the rod tisherninn'a eport
until tho next school gets In, when few days
more OF sport will be afforded. and then
Gomez tho seine again
Ducks are getting scarce owing good
deal to scarcity of fresh water aud the fact
that they can't get TO rest oven at night,
These moonlight nights the man with the gun
10 after him, aud at NIL hours of tho nght you
may hear the boom of the shotgun. warming
M the disquietcd and prosecuted duck Tho
last legislature Incorporated In ita gnmo law
bill a feature prohibiting tho shooting nf
ducks at night. but some wise man struck IL
,tIt +
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COLUMBUS.

Quite delightful reception was en-
joyed New Years evening at the residence
OF Major r. L. Foard, given complimental
TO Mics Mercedes Smith. Major Foard
and Mrs. A. A. Gregory did the honors OF
the evening.
Mr.. Ike Pryor and wife OF San Antonio
are visiting Mrs. S. Il. stafford.
The Ladies' Sewing circle, connected
with the Baptist church, was reorganized
Thursday afternoon at the home oil Mrs.
George Gegenworth. Some changes were
made in the working OF the society.
delightful lunch was served after the bus
iness was completed.
hurried trip 10 Alabama. where he IVES
called by the sudden death ~ his brother
Thursday evening at their beautiful
home. .sThe Wilderness" Misses Delaney
received the young people OF the city, conn
plimental 10 Misses Mallie Walker OF AVS
lin and Benjamin Boyd OF HnllettsyiIie
Misses Annie Bipkley, paisy oakes Byrd
Johnson and Camille Phelps rraoaousiy re-
ceived the guests and assisted the hosts
In mipisterfng 10 their pleasures. Profts-
.or cheney's string bond G. San Ar.nsi1
had been engaged for the occasion and
discoursed classical symphonies. Inc
front veianda YVES appropriated by dancers
Ire mconlIt walks beneath the umbrageops
trees OF the lawn by promenadfrs the
nsrl0rs halls and reading rooms for tete-
a-tetes and games. Receptions Of dulce Dc
narpniog with cake ~ere served ard at
~ o'clock. to the strain OF La Golondrlna,
which merged into our Home, Sweet
Home. tho guests filed past the hnstesges
ard voted them Queens ~ entertainers
Mrs Mary Hopeton of Tuscumhis Ala
farpa is visiting the families OF Mr.. Geo.
II. Little and Dr, r. H. Harris. Jr
QUIxTANA
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

AZ the fremont: s Iglauer. NJ. Rosenheirn.
New York; s. b. Pipkin, Beaumont; Frank
ID. cudlcy. NJ r. JoncB. Chicago; W. !.
ortliwein. Now Orleans: A. w Dutton. ST.
Louis: II. ". Mscmanus, Corpus Christi; j !.
w. Hampton, Chicago; j. p Kendall, New
York; j. r., IIcnrd and wifc, Little Rock;
Caldwell. Cucro: A. " Dolrymple. Caldwell.
Taxas; J. p. DAILY. Charles J. DAILY. ct. Louis:
Is. II. Morton, Dallas. "a ~
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VICTORIA.

Mr.. and Mrs. -. l.. Dunlap entertained Ia
large number OF their young friends Oh
New Years night al six handed erehrc. re-
freshments being served at seasonable
hour
A number of the young people went out
TO ''Warden's" one night last week to at
tend dance given by Mr.. aud Mrs ], g.
Warden. All report very enjoyable time.
Camp scurry has appointed n committee
10 draft suitable resolutions on the death
OF Or. II. l., Dabney
It IL rnmored that there will be ton or
twelve weddings In Victoria during the
coming month.
The Victoria fire department viii give n
grand hall and supper on the night Of jan
uary u. which promises 10 be great npc-
cess
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Petlcolas gave do
liRhtfnl supper Friday night In honor Of
Dr. Ellis Duncan and wife OF Louisville,
KY.
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Gen. Ross Memory Revcred.

9iyan, Texas. January s.--At q meeting OF
Camp J. D. Robertson held last night the
following committee was appointed 20 draft
autsble resolutions on the death OF Governor
Ross. General H. b. stoddard. Colonel H.
X Chaplain, Captain !. J. Adams. Major O.
a. Adams and Adjutant w. q. Mitchell. Short
anil others laa 5s'It