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OLD GLORY's LEADERS.

Philadelphia Times; The south Is tak .
Ing It's full share IN this war and Is an
ti,lcd to its share OF recognition.
Brooklyn Citizen, This Is reconstructed,
in reality, the union OF hearts as well as of
hands that makes our cause iuvincible
New York Pres; In the appointment OF
major generals FOR the army OF Cuba Presl
dent Mckinley has been able to satisfy
National sentiment while consulting mill
tary fitness
Newark Advertiser; No act Of the goy.
eminent could meet with as much enthus
hstie approval by the naticn as the APP
Pertinent OF Fitzhugh Lee TO he major
general II there is one man IN Americ,
who can say he .has the warm personal
friendship and the high respect of all his
eountrymen, that man ia Fltzhugh Lee.
Philadelphia Inquirer: The major gen
erals appointed from civil life are James
H. Wilson of Delaware, FitEhugh Lee OF
virginia, William j. Sewell of Now Jor.
sey and Joseph Wheeler OF Alabama Thes,
appointments have been predicted IN m,
newspapers for some time, Three of then
are from States south of Mason and Dix,
ons line, and all of them from States usu-
ally democratic.
| New York Tribune: Even year arc
such appointments as those OF General
Wheeler and General Lee would have heer
almost impossible A common enemy na,
removed the last yestige of prescription
| The southeraer is as anxious 10 defend hi,
| country as the Northerner and som,
anxiety Is expressed In the South lest III,
war end before the old confederates hay,
the chance to march under the Stars an.
| Stripes
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possess their office with kind OF fee SIM
pie title. 'rheee senators would shFihh
from the worry and labor. and uncertainty
often, OF popular canvass. and can be DC
pended on TO vote against the rssoiouoh
looking to popular elections. It Is easier
10 buy legislature than to purchase The
whole body of the peope''
The strongest argument In behalf OF the
election of senators by the people, how
ever, is the fact that under such plan Tue
members OF the upper house would be more
In touch with the people than now. me
senate on one or two leading Issues STANDS
with tho West and South aud has seem
ngly been the more popular body OF the
two houses OF congress. fer two or three
years past, but as ruo the upper house
has been for decade or more becoming a
vorlable house OF lords"--the suspected
ally of the big corporations aud trusts and
growing in Indifference 10 public scntl-
ment.
Popular election OF senators would in all
likelihood soon counterfeit this tendency
on the part OF the senate. The deadlocks in
legislatures would be obyiated. bribery ia
rics would be less frequent and In mnjo'-
ity Of cases men OF more ability and State
wide reputation would he chosen to repre-
sent the Statos in the senate.
Now that the house has started this re-
form in practical way. popular pressure
should be brought TO bear on the senators
to compel their adoption OF the house res
olutlon. The people should give their rena-
tors to understand thcr they. the people,
expect an affirmative vote on tho PROPOSE
ton. There is possibly no portion OF the
country where the proposed amendment
would not be popular.
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oun DIPLOMATIC oPpORTuNITY.


II is both calculated to dulet our Ma
tional appfehensions aud gratify our Ma
tional pride to observe that the greatest
nations of the old world, Great Britain
and Russia are bidding against each other
for our friendship, IL recent reports from
Washington be true. Instead OF a dispo5l-
ton TO bring any unfriendly pressure to
bear upon us we are toid that our gool
will is being cultivated from ST. Petersburg
as well as from London.
The Associated Press dispatches report
ed a Russian diplomat at Washington rs
saying the other day that the sentiment
throughout Russia. official and unofficial.
Is one OF extreme cordlality toward the
United states" and he deprecated the stor
les In the American press that his country
ttude toward the United States This
interview significantly appeared after re-
ports had hcen sown broadcast OF tho SYM
patty entertained by England for our peo-
pie aud cause.
As matter OF fact thore has long b. en-
n traditional friendship between Russia and
| America. Whatever the motive on Rus
gias part, substantial assistance has been
given tho United States on more than one
occasion. The car offered his mediation
In 1872 Russia was the arbitrator In 1929
OF the difficulties growing out of the treaty
OF Client During the civil war It closed
Its ports TO all but Federal cruisers and
prevented favorable action by En- gland in
attitude then would count no friends IN
| the South for Russia even now, yet Il
was demonstration Of Russian friendll
ness toward the American government
Tho two governments have never had
Enlargement and the ear sold us in 1855
all his American possessions.
Russia and England are playing agains
each other in tho great game of nations
Neither can afford to allow the other tt
obtain any decided advantage, II 1t can b
helped. Both would naturally court tn
good will of a power that might be OF In
estimablo value in time OF need. Neithe
would be disposed to show sympathy 70
decaying nation that could never be q
assistance In an emergency--and particu
larly when such show of sympathy woul
anger n nation like ours.
The chances are, therefore, that the Rus
sian diplomat was correct when he do
clared that Russian sentiment. both Of
ficial and unofficial, was In our favo,
There is In all probability a diplomat
/, battle on between Great Britain and Rus
STA to prevent either from getting close
10 Ms than the other. This government hs
, It's own diplomatic opportunity In this sl
: uation and IL a shrewd. able man were
control of the state department at Wasl
' ington, he would utilize the chance (,
all II was worth and render European II
tervention In our affairs at any time u
U absolute impossibility
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BARBERS' ASSOCIATION.


Formal Organization to he Effected.
The Dill TO BE Pushed.
Waco, Texas. May l2.-Tho Texas State
BARRIERS association met here today. r. w.
Morgan Of Hillsboro. president of the as
ISOLATION, presided and Secretary c. Il.
Baker of Cameron and Assistant Secretary
Mack Oliphant OF Mexia kept the minutes
A committee on constitution and bylaws
was appointed and instructed to report at
meeting to be held in Dallas in October
The following compose the committee: j.
w. Buchanan Of Cleburne, Mack Oliphant
of MeXia and f. A. Horne of Bowie
The association provided for an assess
ment OF 20 cents month on each member,
TO be paid quarterly IN advance to the sec
rotary The secretary was allowed not
less than $40 month and he IL to receive
the assessments collected by him until
the amount reaches $50 a month: all over
that amount to be turned into the general
fund.
Each member was appointed a committee
or one to aid in having what Is known as
the BARRIERS bill passed by the next legis-
lature, The bill provides for registration
OF journeymen BARRIERS and prohibits the
unregistered from working at the trade
The association adjourned at 11:45 o'clock
tonight
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THE SENATE M
Neither House Trsas,s,.. {,
BUSINESS. \
THE ARBITRATION I'M !,
Information .%,.' alton. Anent u. s.,.]
ship Canal As,xes = -
Measures Adopted g M

washington May IA n
lor an American register i, e !
Catalina was passed at Il. = g.
!, senate session today. II. ~!
been acquired by the govern
be used for hospital purpose ~
a Dill was passed authori,I,,
iishment of a life-sayins M.
levolx. Mich.
Mr.. Proctor (vt.) pre,en,.. /.
lions in honor OF Admiral ~
by the legislature Of vermo,, TX \,
State.
The following bill was os.,u
Stewart (Nev.) that All d,.,.s
posed by the fourteenth amssss..
constitution of the United So
count OF having engaged IN, NM.
rebellion against the United Sl.,.
|tanS aid or comfort to the epen,s
lare hereby removed.p
The bill was passed wltbop, AZ.
At 1915 p. m. Mr.. Hsvb, y
OF the military COMMITTEES, III.
in my hand some papers which !.
Importance to the war departmsr !.
should be considered in execu,Is, b
He was interrupted by Mr.. (shI,.3
had secured a special rule ~ i. j
Grafton Of the pension bills iot an
utes.
will a half hour make An, n
to the senator?" inquired Mr., nm
Yes" replied MIR. Hawley, IN,
ute will make difference. II /,
sary, imperatively necessary 10 a.
partment. that action should 4. Z
soon as possible. There are ,cu,
men in town who must leave M, J
can not be more specific nox,s
IAN right" assented Nj, N
that settles it,
The senate then went into eyer3
sion.
At 12:40 p. m. me senate esrrs
ness In open session, taking I'd hi
arbitration bill.
An amendment wis adopted h
that employees not members Of ,w
zGtions shall assant In writing u
bitration commission ard WORK 4
All other efforts to amend were nj
bill was passed-42 to 3.
Against 1t were Mr.. Money cls
Rawlins (Utah), and Mr.. Tillman 4
Mr.. Allison reported the var
measure ana gave notice that X
purpose to call up the bill next Y
Mr.. Hawley, chairman Of Ne
affairs committee, presented The n
report on the bill providing ior
nishing of supplies to the pecpk
and arms and ammunition ina
stores to the Cuban patriots. n
was agreed to.
The senate, at 6 p. m, adiouri
Monday.
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TWELVE PAGES
DIFFERENCES IN TIME.
THE PARIS EXPOSITION.


II Is not likely that the failure OF the
United States to participate In tho Paris
Exposition of 1900 would stop that big
show. or materially detract from its sue
cess. but It would unquestionably be se-
riously felt, both from an educational. ar
tistic and financial standpoint.
And II Is becoming more than mere
probability that this government will re-
fuse. through growing congressional and
popular prejudices against France, to make
the elaborate exhibit that was originally
contemplated.
II We could have taken part In the Paris
show with the good will OF Europe still
ours and tho popular sentiment OF Franco
as kindly as OF old toward Ne, we mlght
have derived great benefit from our dis
play. But can We hope for such a Euro
pean and. particularly, such a Freaeh re-
ception now as we would desire? And can
We afford TO go TO Paris with great and
costly exhibit only to meet with the ''cold
shoulder"--or 10 be openly snubbed by
Spanards and their dear friends IN France
aud from other parts OF Europe? Hardly!
We arc placed in rather an embarrassing
position, therefore, with references to thu
exposition. The French press Is hostile TO.
ward lis and the French popuaee, we are
also told. strongly sympathize with Spa.l
and could be easily aroused to bitterness
against Americans, Before the war pro
crosses much further this antl-Amerea
feeling may become still more intense an
possibly lead to international COMPLEX
lions. We can, therefore, hardly AFFORD {
proceed on uncertainties 10 arrange a larg
and costly exhibit. aud yet We have II
jime TO spare II we intend TO utilize spac
at The exposition.
Possibly under such circumstances tn
sentiment which Is said to be growing i
congress- against appropriations FOR an ex
hibit is a wise one. The war will put u
10 extraordinary expense, and while tn
Nation Is rich enough to bear almost uu
limited expenditures. the increased bur
dens will be sufficient excuse for not as
Stunning any extrayagances that could b
dispensed with.
The primary object OF an exhibit was a
display OF our progress and power befor
the eyes Of the world. But We are teachin
Europe an object lesson now that is NOR
impressive than any exhibit at Paris woal
be! Tho Post is not prepared to say tina
we ought not to be properly represented !
Paris in 1900, but Developments are Gel
tslnly questioning the prcpriety or wlsdol
OF such display.
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GENERAL SHELLEY
Mth he Candidate for Governor
of Alabama,

~ =" N"huiuttc lot GOvernOr
of Alabama.
birmingham Ala, May 12.-General
Charles NJ. Shelley was today asked re-
sarding the truth of report which had
been in circulation here and at Montgomery
to the effect that he was a candidate for
the democratic gubernatorial nomination
TWO years hence, to succeed Governor
Johnston. He replied
Yes, am candidate, but am inclined
fact" Inc
General Shelley was formerly congress.
man from the Selma district. and il one
81 tne best known politicians in the South
ne was chairman OF the State democraiir
campaign committee in the memorabie
NOD and Jones campaign in 1882. and
also IN the Cleveland campaign the sans
sear, and the success of the party in Ala.
paina was in large measure due 70 hi.
~ as"Hasement. He practices law here and
nos "asnlngton, ID, G. He is one OF the
nos, popular men in the State. No other
'ahuidstes have yet been announced
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Recruits from Nacovdocnes.

Nacogdoches, Texas. May 12.-Captaln
}. w. lreson of the Stone Fort Rifles of
this city. who is now with said company at
Camp Mabry at Austin, has wired n mes
sage addressed to Mr.. r. c. shinA,sr
OF this city. stating that out of his com
pany OF ninety-four men, eighteen were
rejected, and that he be wired Immediately
the number of able-bodied men he could
SIT from here and that he would wire
transportation for them. Captain Ireson is
very anxious to make up the deficit cause
oy the rejection Of the eighteen men out
or men from Nacogdoches, and il Is he
uevea that there is that number here who
vices INC" ser
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GERMANS DIsGUsTED.
Had Hoped that spnin's Fleet Would
Have Fought.

New York, May 1.-THE return OF the
Spanish squadron from the Cape Verde
islands to Cadiz disgusts the Germans, who
expected the fleet to give grand account
of itself in a battle with Admiral Samp-
sons ships In the vicinity OF Porto Rico.
says a Berlin correspondent of the World.
The newspapers indulge In the bitterest
invectlves against Spain, which they say
las completely reliNquished her Vest In
dian possessions without blow. 1t Is gem
orally recognized that the return of the fleet
will be followed in Spain by popular up
heayal. which will seal the doom OF the AL
phonsist dynasty.
The friends of Don Carlos say he is abb
solutely certain o. the throne.
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gunboat. Mr.. Belmont's plan was tc give
the United States small Vesuvius OF a
craft. equipped with guns and shells in
vented by Lewis Nixon. Mr.. Belmont at
tached but one condition to the gift. He
named himself as skipper.
Secretary Long gave no explanation OF
his refusal of the boat 1t was said by
one of the navy department undersecreta-
rles that tho proposal of Mr. Belmont bor-
dered too closely upon the technical deiini-
ton Of privateerng to meet with favor
with the secretary.
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u. c. II.
The Drummers Are Now In Session
nj WRcn.

Mt Waco.
Waco, Texas May 1.-THE Grand Council
Of Texas, urited Commercial Travellers are
In session here pursuant 20 a cal, issued by
Grand Councillor w. v McMasters. All the
local councils within the grand jurisdiction of
Texas are represented in the meeting. The
delegates to the Grand Council, United Com
mercial Travellers, held no busir ess session
today but put In their time enjoying the
Karnival. Several of them being members Of
local companies appeared on the fioor OF the
State Firemens convention They lent in
valuable aid to the Karnlval managers and
their services were greatly appreciated.
The United Commercial Travellers have a
side degree calld "the Guild of the Mystic
| order OF Bagmen of Bagdad."
There is a grand State guild ana local
guilds, the second of which was organized
today by the name OF Admiral Dewey Guiii
| No. 2 of Waco. officers were elected as Iol-
| lows: W. p. Gilbert, grand ruler W. T.
| Laird. yiceroy. 4. II. Forbes, prince u u.
| knight, master OF ceremonies Oscar jan
nasch, master of guides; E- w. Bates, inner
| gatekeeper; j. b. Woodie, outer gatekeeper'
~. c. Flaherty, captain of guards a. "
| Dewey, CLERK of records; u. Is. WILCOX GUS
| todian Of revenues.
ADMIRAL Dewey guild No. 2, Mystic Order
| OF Bapmcn OF Bagdad, at the conclusion Oh
! the annual meeting OF the United COMMERCIAL
| Travellers next Saturday, will hold bag
| mems temple and initiate twenty nominees In
the mysteries. the ordeal being somewhat Try
| ing but the delights succeeding being consid
cred full compensation for the short period OF
suffering.
| THE United Commercial Travellers of Texas
are well represented in the Waco convention
Their council will last until next Saturday
May a.
Friday morning at o'clock the grand coun-
Gil Of Texas will hear the address Of welcome
from w p. Gilbert and the response by A. F.
Dcchman. There will be a secret session ar
ter dianer and ladies' reception at the con
seyvatory Of music given by the council be-
ginning at 2:30 p. M, after which the mem
hers in regatta will Join in the May Kweer
Karnival. The council will attend the coro
| nation I'm a body,
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ELEcriox OF SENATOR'S.

he action Of the house at Washington
,was5lng the resolution loaking to con-
U,,m,n9t amendment providing for tho
q IN a United States senators by pop
lad not will now throw the responsibility
hot. Tfcnators themselves for the final
eady bti reform THAI tbs country has
With naiy wanted for years.
hell WI the house OF lords respond TO
ow. Tar wlliy Are they not so thor
ties thocf against popular criticism that
leanwh ignore Or defeat the house resp
sers b trrst confidently to their ability
ANY n legislatures 10 secure their re-
~ lstlP senate. as they have done in
{ Ill1sp annapon report bc true, about
y 11$6 Il jess distinguished sentle-
\ - IN their State lesisla-
'ltiaal nachinery. and
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SHIELD Our soLDIERs y

1--WE protect our battleship J. J,
in the lighting top" says ono .s =
petitors for the New Yo H., ,s' !,
nails war-invention prize. .E s',,s h h
men can protect themselves ~, v ii
of their horses in the rlna aus ~
there is no protection to i Dra,s'
kins or Billy Starsanosu,,o n,
The competitor proceeds. , ~ n
of a protection for the ii '.,"d
heart shield, about an elsiu
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THE ATTACK QUESTIONED
Naval Officials Think the Officer.
NrN He Hon Reckless.


May lie Too Reckless.
Washington, May 12.-At the navy de-
partment the greatest interest was mani
tested in the Associated Press dispatch.
There was a disposition shown to question
the wisdom of the attack made under such
odds.
1t was suggested that even officers were
becoming reckless owing to the good for
tune they have had heretofore 10 escaping
the Spanish shells. 1t is not believed al
though on this point the officers are mute,
the attack was made on orders from here.
Probably the commanders Of the American
gunboats were acting under general in
structions TO prevent the strengthening or
building of shore batteries and destroy
Spanish gunboats. 1t is said that in the
latter pursuit the boats unwittingly were
drawn within range of the fire Of the bat
ta,ipe
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THE HOUSE
The Ship Canal Scheme Il
Pass to he Locked Insk

The Ship Canal Scheme at
Pass to he Locked lntk
Washington, May 1.-THE Nom
effected but little Legislation Al
ant measure providing for ths ofpal
Of a special line Of coast deiens
and the enlistment OF men adecaH /
them was passed. The senate MI Y,
lish a volunteer signal COTS y
without amendment. These tEe q a
war measures were the features y
sion. az
A resolution was passed caihuS =
secretary of war for inforInaIloan 4, 4
construction or ship canal q ~
Texas, and its probable effect ~ -
of the harbor at that point j. !.
The house voted to insist % " \. =
currence as to the armins auS =
the Cubans.
The house adjourned ati'DPA
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Atlanta Iongtreet Irworthy son OF renow ne
martial young Long
in which VIII invade cuoa
an6b win militia
anu him of
and
will make
he
o it,
of
hundreds all the south
OF the son
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Financial Biii Passed.

Maar'd' May 12-e p. m,-The senate
adopted the financial proposals OF tia gov
ernment after Senior Pugceiver. minister of
finance, replying to the fear expressed
relative TO the Increased note circslation
declared that the government would ar,
with the utmost caution. az
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Fire MT r.rr.,,

Terrell, Texas, May IA fire occurred
IN the Downer brick building this morn
ing damage to Stoves meat market ssoo
insured for $3.50; l., A. Moody,s harho.
snop, damage 1850, no Insurance. buiId,n !.
lost roof, fully insured. cunning
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Internal ncvcnue Appoisi.,,

Especial Dispatch to Inc ~.
Washington, May 12.-Jamo :
more has been appointed a 'n'l'|
customs at Brownsville, Texa. -,
Henry G. Gray has oeen sw1
gauger in the Austin, Texas, m''
nue. district.
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Cameron, Texas. May l2.--The case OF
the State OF Texas VS.. John Scott, charged
with murder. was called In the district
court this morning. A special venire OF
sixty men was exhausted to secure iurv.
Scott is charged with killing Jim Beaii ON
the cath day OF last December. The state
Is represented by Hon. J. G. Scott. diss
triet attorney and the defense by Street.
man 4 Freeman and W. w. Chambers.
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Texas Postmasteiss ).

Especial Dispatch to ins =, N.
Washington, May 12.-iexa =
appointed today Sarah y o'a's q.
kee, San Saba county; lsrae ,,. \. |
Mott, McLennan county; Ail ~
Essex, Upshur county; Wm 80
anon, Collin county.
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Madrid. May 12.-S p. m.-Continuing
the dispatch reads: Meanwhile the war
ships begun furious cannonading. Car
denas does not possess defenses of any
kind and only the little gunboats Tegera
and Antonio Lopez were in port. They re-
piled to the attack. The Antonio Lopez
VAS disabled, but 800 volunteers offended
the town. preventing the landing and
compelling the American ships TO retire
with considerable loss. Spanish officer
and seven men were wounded Captain
General Blanco has congratulated the au-
thoritios of Cardenas
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Madrid, May Ia! p. m.-Ths afternoon
the whole town is bedeoked with the ma
tional colors. The balconies are draped
with red and yellow and large flower tents
are erected. The bull ring today was
packed to sulfocation. The boxes were
filled with the highest society and the most
beautiful women In Madrid. nearly all
wearing white manillas. The masked
bands played the marches and patriotic airs
at intervals and the ladies in the boxes
showered flowers upon the spectators be-
low.
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Two CnI,inet Ca.,,

Madrid, May l2.--M the c,hin,, .,
this afternoon the queen regent rro.ss'.
senior sasasta reviewed the situation ana
the latest war news. A second coaferencs