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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-06

the same can be obtained unencum-
bered by March /, 1899, a high school
building be erected thereon.
4. That the plot of land in the rear
of the Central school be purchased for
school grounds.
B. That such improvements be made
as the external committee shall deem
%expedient.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-06

81 Paso Steam Laundry. Phone At.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-06

We are authorized 20 close out the
remaining lots belonging to che Ell
Paso Building and Real Estate Go.
in the ext 30 days at low prices, be-
ing lots 1867 block 226 and lots IL,
II, IS, Ia block 223 and lots 10, 20, 81
%, %, "a, % also, Al lots on Myrtle St
This property must be sold before
January 1st., 1899. Apply to B. F
HAMMETT.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09

From the New York Sun.
 It is doubtful whether the importance or the island of Luzon in the great archipel- ago. of which it forms the chief northern member is yet appreciated by us. The only other island approaching it even in size is Mndanao, at the south, and that is very far inferior in cultivation. wealth, the char acter of it's population, or any of the other clements of value
 Luzon is larger than all the other Phil ippine islands put together, and has a larger population than all the rest. It is $50 miles long, with a breadth of 13O at its broadest, and one of it's rivers is 1SO miles long, In area it equals New York and New Jersey combined. It's two mountain chains, with peaks 1000 feet high. are covered with mighty forests, while the valleys and plains are wonderfully luXuriant. as the crops or hemp. sugar, tobacco rice, and other pro- ducts show Gold copper, iron and coal are among it's minerals Manila, it's capital, is one of the great marts of the far east, counting, with it's suburbs that manufac- ture many things from cheroots to cord age and embroideries,, 16o,o00 people. 1t is the ni1 tIoIC.... 5f the Philippines, th,c en- porium of the archipelagos trade. fs
 Manila, then, must be ours. Why should there be, indeed how could there be, two soyereignties in the island? And why should there be two sovereignties in the archipelago?
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
H0BsON's LATEST TRIUMPH

From the New York World
 It is hard to refuse any request from Lieutenant Hobson. But even at the risk of seeming ungracious we cannot accede to his earnest request made in the intro duction to his Metropolitan opera house speech, that his effort be judged as an es- say at 'an art not the artists"
 His speech was a true oration, perfect in form admirable in expression and so truly eloquent that it is impossible even to read it, shorn of the charm of his manly and magnetic personality, without feeeling an almost irresistible tendency to cheer at the close of each paragraph.
 The more the country sees and hears from this young hero the more it is fas- cinated by the roundness the largeness of his development. Mentally, physically morally, he is built upon the heroic model. If one were asked for a type of the result of century of democratic institutions, for a man who would best embody the Amer ican citizen, self-reliant, self-contained ready for any emergency and master of It when it came, could he do better than to point to Richmond Pearson Hobson?
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
The Hitch in reaee Negotiations.

The delay in accepting the peace propo- sitions prepared by President Mckinley in- dicated at no point an intention to reject them. or materially modify them. The Spanish ministry knew they could not be materially modified, and they further knew that their acceptance was inevitable. It was Hobson's choiee-that or nothing really that, or something later on still less inviting.
 The delay has been due to the efforts of Martinez Campos and Polayieja and other controlling officers of the army. These men have declared that peace was neces- sary, and should be made on the best pro- curable terms. and their adhesion to peace practically means that no revolution can be successful.
 But besides these influential and power- full officers of the army, there were the leaders of the opposition to be conciiated- the politicians who stood ready to take ad- vantage of any unpopular step taken by
  leaders were to be consulted, and made, if possible. to bear a share of the serious re- sponsibilty. Consultations went on all through last we k with Silvea, the con- leader: with Romero Robledo, the Weylerite; with Weyler himself, and Sal meron, and other political chiefs.
 . It was, in fact, Weyler and the conserva- tives, under Canovas, who permitted the war to assume the form it did. While they were in power the insurrection in Cuba broke out and their conduct of the war led up to intervention on the part of this country. If the Spaniards propose to hold Sagasta and the liberals responsible for what the conservatives and Weyler did, they are indeed unjust. They have short memories
 Sagasta is bravely trying to save Spain from utter collapse. He cannot save her colonies, but he is trying to save the home country from disasters and burden of debt that would be overwhelming. He has been trying to do this without loss of the dynasty, and, if possible, without the loss of confidence in the liberal party. Spanish politics was, in other words, at the bot tom of the delay now happily terminated. Spanish justice should not condemn Sa- gasta for the solution of a problem thrust upon him by the conservatives. He has done all that a Spanish premier could do and he does not deserve the execration that he will probably encounter, unless in- keed he has been able to make the opposi-
 ln politicians share 1t with him.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
GEN. WHEELER
from the New York Times.

From the New 1ork I1neS.
 Nothing in the literature of the war is better of it's kind than the tribute which General Kent pays in his report to General Joseph Wheeler. It is the tribute of q regular to a veteran volunteer, who has perhaps seen more fighting than almost any regular officer now in the service, and who has profted by his experience. Not only has the veteran himself profited, but he imparts the benefits of his experience to the men who have had less. "Though ill and suffering. General Wheeler was so per fecty at home under fire that he inspired all of us with assurance"
 The misguided correspondent who sneered at General Wheeler as too venerable for war must be prepared to eat his words in the presence of the testimony of those who have been encouraged by the presence and bearing of the veteran in the day of bat tie. The old Confederate has already earned dozen times over his commission in the volunteer army of the United States.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
The Dawn of Peace.

Peace has again come to a peace-loving that will be told and told again while the republic lasts-victories of the army as well as the navy The Santiago campaign, both on land and sea, and the battle of Manila bay, now pass into history. They have be- come part of the triumphs of the Anglo Saxon race. They take their place along immensly increased the standing and pres tige of the United States in the eyes of the world, compelling wide respect for the flag under which they were won. The en- tire world respects American gunners and the men who met the ping of Mauser rifles
 without hinching. All see too, that the war has reunited the country, making it one compact homogeneous people, devoted to liberty and humanity.
 The peace that We have conquered Is still incomplete. It is simply peace. It is not settlement of the war, for that is to come. Upon the wisdom of that settlement much depends. A wider trade and a widen ed prosperity are all bound up in the final settlement. Thus far President Mckinley and his advisers have done well; and If he does not disappoint the country in the selection of peace commissioners, no doubt all will end satisfactorily and happily. The president will be judged by his appointment of commissioners. Instructions are valuless in such case. The commissioners will act according to their own discretion in any event; they will claim that they did the best they could, and instructions will go for naught. The terms of settlement of the war turn to no inconsiderable extent upon the men named as commissioners. It is a heavy responsibility, and President Me- Kinley will stand or fall by the men he names.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
Garrison Duty.

The stoppage of actual warfare-of bloodshed-for that ie all that has thus far been accomplished, does not mean that the fleets will return to their accus- toned stations and that Johnny will come marching home. u does not mean that at all. Large garrisons will be needed in Cuba and Porto Rico and doubtless more men will have to be sent to the Philip pines, although the recently published statements as to the number of men needed in the Philippines are mere fic- tions. Neither Admiral Dewey nor Gen. eral Merritt have said that 900 soldiers would be needed in those islands. The men who seeing emperors in their troubled sleep must have seen that num- Der of disembodied spirits. No one else has No one else expects to see anything like it. The Philippine problem Is really a naval problem. The control of the ports will prove the control of the islands, for the people depend upon imports and ex- ports. They would starve to death if their ports were sealed up. General Merritt and Admiral Dewey will soon bring to quiet conclusion all the nightmares that at pres- ent affiict the antedeluvians.
 But it is certain that the volunteers will not be disbended until the treaty of peoce is signed and ratified both by the cortes and by congress. The chances are very good that this will not occur before De- Cember. It may come sooner, but as a rule such steps are taken deliberately. When bloodshed and suffering are stopped, the need for haste disappears. In the meantime the work of pacifcation and reorganization will be taken up in the con- uuered islands, and large garrisons will be Needed. At least 5O,0OO men will be needed fh and near Havana. Garrisons will be needed in every part of Cuba Property 51ust be protected, and life rendered se- lure. This may be a shock to the Cubans. Out they will have to accustom themselves f6 government without the machete as Best they can.
 , To bring order and peace to Cuba. Porto Hico and the Philippines is no light task. 6dt few months will accomplish it, and 1htil it is accomplished 1t is plain the troops will be held. In doing garrison duty
The age-herald., 1898-08-09

were ever to be carried out. They appear ed to be a political siep to cerberus. AL ready the navy has taken no initiative in dfscharging the naval reserves, and will follow this up by withdrawing smaller boats from commission. Certainly they are not needed, and are very heavy ex- pense The army may be kept intact for some time to come, for political reasons But wherever the regulars can be used for garrison purposes. it will be done.
 The troops already in Porto Rico will be kept there for many months possibly and a great many volunteers will be sent into Cuba; but know that it is the policy of the department to use regulars wher- ever it is possible.
 The regular is very jealous of his rights, if not jealous of the volunteer The pro- tests against sending volunteers into Cuba are causing the administration some s'eep- less nights. As long as the war is actually on, people expect soldiers to die But should yellow fever get among the volun- teers while doing garrison duty, somebody will be held responsible, and nobody wants it to be he.
 Upon the suggestion of the officials of
 
 the time the mastering in of the immunes was going on, detailing what would be expected of them. It was exactly in line with what has come to pass. At the time I pointed out that they would be called upon to garrison yellow fever districts, and their work would be the hardest in the war. But words of warning were of little effect then. All were enthusiastic, and none wanted to be left out of the war. The law which authorized the immunes distinctly left out the provisions that low fever. Senator Caffrey is largely re- sponsible for this, for he showed conclu sively that there was hardly a regiment of yellow fever immunes in the south
 But the department takes a cheerful view of the situation, and does not be- lieve that the immunes or any other regi- ments will suffer as those who bore the brunt of the war in Santiago. Every eff fort will be made to protect them from disease. It is impossible to take them to the hill, it is said, and that during the hard rains of August and September they will be forced to live in the towns. Even the Spanish have never been able to keep the men in camps during this season in eastern Cuba.
 General Corbin said to me Saturday. when talking about the question of send ing men there: If they can't stand 1t, there is no way to hold what we have that is all." Somebody has got to go, or else the island must be left to its fate, and fearful it would be without the guardian ship of America.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
Finest, Neatest, Most Interesting

From the Bessemer Weekly.
 The issue of The Age-Herald last Sun day was the finest, neatest and most in teresting of any issue that we have ever seen by the press of Alabama. It was a credit to journalism and an honor to Ala bama journalism. We have seen issues covering more in detail the resources of this section, with more minute exposi- ton of its industrial and business interests, but, taking the issue in its entirty, we have seen none to excel or even equal 1t in this state.
 The rapid progress of The Age-Herald since the assumpation of management by MT. E. w. Barrett is probably unrivalled in Alabama. The old State-Herald in cir culation and in business was at a low ebb. It had from the beginning, as its predeces- sor, the old Age-Herald, been conducted at a loss. Its indebtedness had constantly risen until it had practically absorbed the value of it's assets, It's good will and fran chise In the midst of the dead summer months MT. Barrett secured and took hold of it, and immediately injected brains, en- ergy and money into its management. and, through Encouragement and heavy sacri- flee, stuck tenaciousiy to the task, until practically victory has been snatched from defeat. and The Age-Herald has finally become successful and self-reliant insti- tuition.
 While we have seen much in the new man. agement of The Age-Herald to criticise, there is no question but that it has led all of it's state contemporaries in the promptness, completeness and comprehen- siveness of its news service. It has shown an enterprise, courage and zeal that migh. have been emulated by its compet- itors 70 their advantage.
 We cordially congratulate Editor Bar rett on his splendid issue.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
ANNIVERSARY EDITION.
AIaba mians Proud of It
a Selma Telegram,

From the Selma Telegram.
 Every Aabamian is proud of such splendid paper as The Age-Herald. We do not speak of the splendid special anniver- sary edition alone, but of such a paper as the one of today (Thursday), so ably ed tied. bright as the new money, rich in news as the Philippines in resources, as pretty and attractive in dress as summer girl, and as ably edited as our lighting ships are manned, well armed, hitting the target, and carrying the flags of progress and democracy.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
My tongue shaH hush again this storm of acdr, And make yfair sueather in your blust'ring land. KING JOHN.
New Cotton Mills.

The Wool and Cotton Reporter, published in Boston, continues to make a record of southern enterprises. In recent number there is mention of new corporation, hay ing a capital stock of $15.0OO. in Massachu- setts, but all other paragraphs under the head. New Mills," relate to southern mills. Work Is to be begun the Juanita mills, of Georgia. site has been pur- chased and contracts let for the erection of buildings. Machinery to the value of $75,0O0 Is going into the new mill at Orange burg. S. c. The Cory mill at Flaw River N. C., is carefully described. The side walls are placed in a zigzag manner. in accordance with the Praray system, so as to admit a maximum amount of light. This mill will soon be equipped with the very best makes of the most modern ma chinery. It will be put into operation in October. The new mill of the Poe company, of Greenville, s. C., will be filled with ma chinery in time to handle some of the new crop of cotton. The Richland mills, at Columbia, S. C., are building a new ma chine shop, and several thousand spindles and some carding machinery are being add ed to this great plant. The new yarn mill at Norwood, N. C.. will be started up with in 60 days. It will be one of the best equipped yarn mills in the south. The new mill at Rockingham, N. C., will be known as mill No. of the Pee Dee company. Tha> walls are going up. The new hsi1
 be 800 feet long laa1G
 z power. The new spinning mill at FdfsytH, Ga. will soon be in operation. The new machinery comes from Lowell, Mass A company, made up in part of New England capitalists, has been organized to build a spinning and weaving mill at Heardmount, Ga, and the new mill at Gaffney, S. C., was started up last week.
 This comprises the reports for the week in the Wool and Cotton Reporter, pub lishcd in Boston. The Age-Herald presents the trend of the industry. It regrets, how ever, that the trend does not extend to Alabama. The two Carolinas and Georgia monopolize the movement week afteD week. although coal can be had at the cost of dig ing, and water powers are numerous and abundant, in Alabama But when the Caroinas are full of mills, the overflow may accrue to this state.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09

there is no need whatever of insanitary surroundings of short rations. of crowded transports All things can be done in leisurely manner and the boys will have the satisfaction of knowing that the first care of all will be their own health and welfare
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
CONGRESSMAN UNDERWOOD

FFOm tHe NlUHtBUIIIefy JVuF HUI'
 The Journal congratulates Hon. OscaF W. Underwood on his renomination for con gress by the democrats of the Ninth dis trict. MT. Underwood is one of the best and ablest young men in public life in the south, and he is thoroughly efficient con- gressman. To charm of manner that is not surpassed he adds dignity that is al- ways admirable. It is a pity that there are not more men of his stamp in cont gress.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09

No matter what else occurs, Secretary Alger is determined to secure 50OOO heavy overcoats for the soldiers in Cuba and the Philippines. He is giving the contract personal attention. He remembers the pine forests of Upper Michigan.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
A Credit to Birmingham

From the Talladega News-Reporter.
 Sundays Age-Herald is credit to Bir- mingham. It was of quadruple size, gave a fine write-up of the city and thus cele- brated it's first birthday under the present enterprising management.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09

If Lieutenant Hobson's plans for the cessful, it would be a mistake to change the name of the ship. Her very name suggests her history.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09

The printing of Colonel Roosevelt's let ter, never intended for the public eye, does him no harm. He has right to think highly of his Rough Riders
The age-herald., 1898-08-09

The army in Porto Rico is steadily con- banners and things to drink and eat. It's picnic, as 1t should be. now that the WAT is oyer.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
It Deserves Them

From the Sheffield Reaper
 The Birmingham Age-Herald has been receiving the compliments and congratu- lations of the state press on it's last Sun days edition. The Age-Herald deserves tham. That paper has labored early and late for progress and education in Ala bama.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
A Flattering Success

From the Demopolis Dispatch.
 The Birmingham Age-Herald celebrated its first birthday under its new manage ment last Sunday, by issuing 32-page edi- tion. The Age-Herald has made wonder full improvements during the last year, and we congratulate the management on it's fiattering success.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09

Roon, Moltke and Bismarck created the German empire but the greatest of the three was Bismarck, upon whom the po- litical part of the work fell
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
 TO ADMIRAL VON DIEDERICHS

G. V. Hobart in Baltimore News. Ach, Admiral von Diederichs, I want to sbeak init you; Yust listen fer leedle und I'll tolt you vot to do; Sail from dem Phillypeanuts isles A thousand miles aloud Fer dot Dewey man will got you Uf
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 doan'd Ach. Admiral von Diederichs, r, Der kaiser vas peach, .sSk s~ I'm willing to admit i'd, bud flfSs Dare's udders on der beach, So. darefore. dots der reason ", Doan'd led your head ged stouid, Ffsf fGf dot Dewey man will got you you
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 ouid! Ach, Admiral von Diederichs, Vot pitzness haf you got In loafing py Manila ven Der heat-valves are so hot? Wy doan'd you yoost oxcoos yourself OnQ 1Quk onlbS dpOtt0- Fer dot Dewey man will got you Uf
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 ouid! Ach, Admiral von Diedeuchs, Wy viii you be a clams9 Go ged some uddey islands vicb Ill r. Go ,~.b- Yust wrote to Kaiser vilhelm. Yet, Und deu him dare's no douid. Fer dot Dewey man will got y6R Uf
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The age-herald., 1898-08-09

Alger is at 9uts with Miles, Shafter and Roosevelt. If he would get at outs with the department that he rattles around in, the country would be content.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
GONE TO MEET FLORIDIANs

From the Jacksonville Times-Union.
 The Alabama populists have disappeared from the map. They will meet some de- funct Floridians there.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
Up to the High Water Mark
Piedmont Enquirer.

From the Piedmont Enquirer.
 The Birmingham Age-Herald celebrated it's first anniversary under it's present man. agement on July S1. The paper of that day contained S2 pages, and was certainly up to the high-water mark in all that per- tains to the highest order of journalism.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
NOT ENOUGH

From the Washington Post.
 There is not enough of popuiism left in the state of Alabama to justify the ap- pointment of receiver.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
Very Valuable Matter

From the New Decatur Advertiser
 The issue of The Birmingham Age-Her- ald to celebrate it's first anniversary was well worthy the occasion. It was com- posed of very valuable matter, well illus trated and edited.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
GET ON THE WAGON

From the Richmond Dispatch.
 Alabama's rousing democratic victory shows how the country is getting ready to go this fall. Any erring brethren should not put off getting into the band wagon.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
BACK DISTRICTS DEMOCRATIC
From the Houston Post.

From the Houston Post.
 The democratic returns are still coming in from the back districts of Alabama and all tell the same tale of a sweeping Syic- tory. Populsm in the south Is simply one of the ''has beens." f
The age-herald., 1898-08-09

The question before the house now is, will brass bands and floral offerings in Porto Rico suffice to win that lieutenant generalship?
The age-herald., 1898-08-09

Dewey Sampson, Philip and Clark are each and all men who do not think relig ion is fit for women only.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09

Hooley & Jernigan would be a firm to conjure with. They should get together, and exploit both land and sea.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09

Richard Olney and four more like him will do, MT. President.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09
cAMARA's LITERARY OPPORTUNITY

From the St. Paul Globe.
 After the war Camara might amuse him. self writing a book called Half Around the World in Sixty Days"
The age-herald., 1898-08-09

The United States is now making as much iron as the whole world mace twenty years ago.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09

during the gubernatoriai canvass in the side of the Hon. Thomas c. Platt
The age-herald., 1898-08-09

Colonel Roosevelt at Montauk Point in the state of New York. will be a thorn
The age-herald., 1898-08-09

MT. Bailey, of Texas. should read the history of Texas before he offers another anti-expansion resolution.
The age-herald., 1898-08-09

Aguinaldo caught the prevailing expan- sion complaint in the head.