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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
VOL. XVIII. NO. SO.
EIks i'm 3Oth Annual Sc, sion.


NEW ORLEANS. La, May 1O.-The
grand lodge, B. P. o. Elks was called
to order at ten o'clock this morning
for its thirtieth arnual session, Gre nd
Exalted Ruler Meade D. Detweiler of
Harri' burg, Pa, presiding. The roll
call developed the fact that more than
four ffths of the 400 lodges in the
country were represented. In his re-
ply to the ADDRESS of welcome, ex-
tended by Mayo or Flower, Grand Exalt-
Ell Ruleg Detweiler congratulated the
delegates upon the fact that the last
vestiee of dis-ension in the ranks of
the order had heen removed, with the
result that the organization is now in q
better condition financially and numer-
ically than ever before. The annual
report of Secretary G.. A. Reynolds, of
Saginaw, Mich shows that there has
been a gratifying gain in mem mbershlp
the las. year and that the total dis
bursements in benefits for the same
period was in the neigh borhood of
800, 900. AT two O'Clock the Grand
Lodge adjourned to enable the dele
gates to prepare for an excursion this
evening to Lake Pontchartrain where
there will be q display of fireworks
and concert by the famous Bellstedt
band of Cincinnati.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
An Open Field.

JERsEYVILLE, ILL.,, May 1O.-The
Democratic congressional convention
of the Sixteenth district was called to
order here at noon with the prospects
OF lively fight before it. The district
is now represented by "Buck" Hin
richsen, who led the Bryan forces in
Illinois two years ago and has since
had considerable rough sailing on the
political sea. Hinrichsen's chances
for denomination are lessened fur
ther more by the fact that the second
term precedent has never been estab-
iished in this district, which is known
as the Fighting Sixteenth" Besides
Mr.. Hinrichsen there are seven caudi-
dates in the field and SO far the indie
atoms are thai it will be q free-for-all
race with the chances that q dark
horse will be chosen as was the case in
the memorable district convention in
1892 when l ,529 ballots were taken, the
convention being in session for more
than a week.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
National Railroad Commission.


WASHINGTON, May 1O.-Tbe tenth
annual convention of the NatiODa
Railroad Commissioners began this
morning at the rooms of tho inter-stat7
commerce commission in this city, the
attendance iocluding several hundred
members of the Interstate commerce
commis ission, railway commissions o!
various states and other state officers
whose duties connect them with rail
ways. The convention was called to
order by Cicero J. Liudley, president
of the Illionis Railroad and Warehouse
Commission. At the convention held
in ST. Louis last May committees were
appointed to prepare reports on the
following subjects all of which will be
discussed by the present gathering.
Classification of construction expenses.
classification of operating and instruc-
tion expenses of electric railways, rail-
way statistics. uniform classification
powers. duties and work of railroad
com mission, legislation, delays attend
ing upon enforcing orders of railroad
commissions, and safety appliances.
Those who will take prominent part
in the convention include President
M. E. Ingalls, of the Big Four, Grand
Chief Clark of the Order of Railway
Hon. James w. Latta.
Harrisburg, Pa; Hon. Ira B. Mills.
st. Paul, Mimi, Hon. Joseph Flory.
Jeffrson City, Mo-. Hon. r. S. Ksler of
Ohio, and D. P. Duncan of South Ca
ro1ipo
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
Ex-Secretary Sherman's Birthday

WASHINGTON, D. c., May TO-
Former Secretary of State John Sher-
man reached his seventy-fifth year TO-
day and a pleasing evidence of the fact
that the venerable statesman, though
retired from public life, still holds an
affectionste place in the hearts of all
those with whom he has had to do in
his many years of public service, was
the scores of congratulatory MESA ges
which poured in at the white marble
mansion facing Franklin Square dur
ing the day. No elaborate reception
in Observance of the day was held as in
years gone by, but nevertheless Mr.;
and Mrs. Sherman were kept busy dur
ing the afternoon receiving the scores
IT callers who dropped in one by one to
pay the respects to the ex-Secretary.
Among the number were nearly all of
the Ohio delegation in congress, sew
eral of the cabinet officers and mem
bers of the judiciary and diplomatic
corps. From the White house con-
servatory there came q huge bouquet
IF choice flowers.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
The chihuahua Railroad.

The chihuahua and Pacific railroad
that is building from Chihuahua to
Guerrero is graded out about twenty
miiee, and ID 10 expect d that the com
pany wlll comme..ce lay ing lis very
-oOn. The company are employing
about 500 men, and fnd a gr. at scar
city OF laborers although 'hey are pay
ing three times the price that b as
n,re,Ofnre been paid IN that section.
The company is paying ST. 90 day
While ,he u gular rapcn wages are but
thr, bits day. 1t seems that the
railroad construction in the the United
States has taken all Tie laborers from
the state of ChihuHhua.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
dewey Day.

TOPEKA, KAs., May 10--This is De-
wey Day in the capital city of Kansas
and hundreds of visitors from all sec
pate In the celebration of the victory
at Manila and to bid godspeed to the
Kansas troOp ps ass. mbled here.
The city is resplendant with the
stars and stripes, and cannon crackers,
heavy artillery, and thousands of t q
horns give vent to the popular enthusi
asm. TIE celebration will culminate
ropight in amonster parade of veterans,
volunteer recruits, secret and frater-
nal societies and citizens in carriages
and on foot.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
New i'hi Ough Line.

A Western Uuion telegraph cons
truction train pass GO Through re The
first of the week putting up rev cop
per through wire from s.. Louis to Ell
Paso, says the New Era. There is
quite large force, and they put up
about twenty-five or thirty miles of
wire per day. The new wiie does not
come into the Mr. RIA ottic al all but is
stretched straight through the town.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
ADJOURNED
Little Business Done in Congress- These
DayS.

WASHINGTON, May 1O.-The house
convened at the usual hour today
While several members were feebly
endeavoring to bring up business by
unanimous consent, Steele, OF Indiana,
SUI denly moved adjournment. Speak,
er Reed put the motion and IN Jlfy II
was carried. to the surprise of every
body.
WASHINGTON, May 4O.-At one
o'clock the vice president announced
his signature to the pills rendering G
thanks to Dewey and making Mile
Grant Sartoris citizen of the United
States.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
Anxiety Over NOn-ArrivaI.

NEW YORK, May lO.-There is grow
ing anxiety among naval men and ship
ping circles over the non-arri val of the
Wipdward the beat p esented to Lieut..
Peary II is f1fty-seven days since she
sailed from London. If she encount-
cred Spanish warship she doubtless
Jared badly.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
Not of Much Use AS Soldier Now

4NVU VI HttCII OSV AS q OOIUICI 4NVWe
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May TO-
When the Rough Riders start for Cuba
oue man will be left behind. Marshall
Bird young private of the Arizona
column, rode his horss bareback, with
q rope around it's nose for bride. He
came into camp on a hard run AS he
passed alopg the horse sh; ed and threw
him violently against a tree The man S
skull was fractured.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
Decoration of Merit.

MADRID, May 1O.-The Spanish mi
nist.r of marine will bestow the de-
coration of the naval crcss of merit
upon the captain of the French steam
er Lafayette, which was captured by
an American warship but subsequently
released and allowed to proceed to
Havana.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
The Vatican IMPARTIAL.

LONDON, May 1O:-A dispatch from
Rome this morning says that the vati-
can organ cfh tally repudiates the $40
~ that the holy see is batter disposed
-owards Spain than the United States.
1t aff1rms that there is, as there ever
has been, absolute impartiality.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
THE LAFAT-
ETTE AGAIN.

The French Liner Not Permit ed to
Discharge Her Cargo at Havana.
HAVANA, Via Jamaica, May 10
The French steamer Lifa cite, cap
tured by the American gunboas AL =
napolis but subsequently reieas "a, dis-
charged her cargo here. This TACT be-
coming known, the Washington gov
ernment sent notice that the steamer
would not b. allowed to leave Havana
unless b, cargo was reloaded. This
was imme llately done and the Lafay-
cite will sail tOuay.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
OUR EASTERN
POSSESSIONS.

New Steamship Line Projected to the
Philippines.
NEW YORK, May 1O.-The expecta-
tion of a great increase in the alread y
important trade between the US. ard
the Philippines has caused plars
to be formed for the establishment of q
regular American Philippine steam :
ship line to ply between New York and
Manila. 1t is 20 be established when
the war is ended. 1t is consid cred GER
tain that the United States will retain
the authority it has already secured
over the islands, which are enormously
rich.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
TO HAV ANA.
SampsOu's Fleet Will Probably he
called From Porto Rico to Cuba.

WASHINGTON, May 10.-Secretary
Long stated this afternoon that Samp-
SON. fleet will p~ob4bly be recalled
from the neigh borbood of Porto Rico,
AID ordered to participate in the bonn
bardment of Havana.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
THEY RAN AWAY.
The Spanish Fleet Feared to Meet
Sampson on the Open Sea,
and They Ran For Home.
CUBAN INVASION At ONCE.

LONDON, May 1O.--|t is stared this evening that the
Cane Verde fleet has returned to the Spanish coast Four
cruisers one torpedo boat and three torpedo boat Destroy
ers returned.
WASHINGTON, May 10.--Just before the cabinet
meeting adjourned this afternoon received
cabegram announcing the arrival of the Cape Verde
fleet at Cadz Plans are at once changed, and the mme-
diae invasion of Cuba is to be made the feature OF the
campaign.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
MASSACRES
The Insurgents In ;he Philippines Are
Beyond Deweys Control.

Beyond Dewey's Control.
NEW YORK, May 1O.-The Tribune
this morning posted q bulletin report
ing that Rear Admiral Dewey is un-
able to control the insurgents in the
Philippines. Admiral MONTH jo is said
20 have been killed by the rebels.
Massacres are occurring everywhere.
LONDON, May 1O.-Dispatches from
Hong Kong declare that Admiral Nor
tito was killed by an infuriated mob in
the city of Manila just after his escape
from his sinking ship The people
were incensed over the defsat, for
which they blamed the Spanish aG-
miral. His two sons were also killed
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
TWO MORE PRIZES
A NOrseman This Time.

KEY WEST, May 1O.-Iwo moro
Drizes brought here Schooner Eerno-
dico, ptureJ by Vicksbnrg and Nor
wegian steamship Bretsb-rg loaded
with cattle which tried run blockade.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
WADE REPLACES
SHAFTER
TAMPA, May 10:-Gen Wade this
morning assumed command of the ar
my of invasion in place of Gen. Shat
Alaska Rate War.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Nay 1O.-The
executive officers of the roads inter-
ested in the Alaska rate war are round
ing up here for another conference with
a'view to brin cir q about Il settlement of
the difficulty. While there is at present
a complete cessation of the KlOpd i Ike
travel, another rush is expected in
July after the reports of last winters
collaborating have been received, and
tle lines iu' crested will make every
possible effort to settle the fight before
lat time.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
WHEAT EXCITED.

CHICAGO, May l0-Wheat was
agaju excited; May Wheat closed at
81 SO, July S1.14. Texas reported the
best crop in the history of the state.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
Call Fer Bank Statements.

WASHINGTON, May IO.-The comp
lrol er of the currency today issued a
cali for statements of condition of all
national banks at the close of business
the third OF May.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
NEXT SUNDAY.

1t is Expected We Will be in Actual l
Pos eSSiOn of Cuba.
WASHINGTON, May 1O.-After the
adjournment of the war council at the
white house this afteruOOn, member
OF the council said, "My belief is THAT
twenty thousand regulars will be 10
Cuba bV SUNDAY nc Xt."
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
Postal Appropriation Bill.

WASHINGTOO, May l0.-The senat-
this afternoon passed tie postal ap-
propriaiion bill, which appropriates
over ninely-nine mi lions of 0ollars.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
TO GIVE A
WARSHIP
Wall Street MilliOnaires Offer New
BattleShip 10 the Government.

NEW YORK, May 100. H. P. Be-
mont AID six other men prominent in
Wall street calle ups Secretary Long
today and proposed to make pres Mt
to the gov-rnment OF first class bat
tlesbip. If this is not acceptable the
present will take some other form.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10

Nothing F.Om Sampson.
b. WASHINGTON, May 10.-At ten this
morning nothing had been heard from
Samps on's fleet.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
Woodfnrd Still Minister to Spain.

WASHINGTON, May lot is an
nSned that General Woodford will
retain ~ diplomatic commission and
rs,,r, tnNadrid after the war.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-10
Silver.

CHICAGO, May lo.-Silver today,
56s.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-11-12

the British fleet to the French is
completely neutralized by the vital
factor in the problem that England
lives on the rest of the world, and
that France does not. All this, of
course, is perfectly we'll known to
English Ministers; but they think
that the present is an opportune
moment for display of pretended
courage and readiness for war and
they have been encouraged to think
so by the fact that in recent years
France has twice submitted to their
pretensions in Africa. 1t is, how
ever, a dangerous game. 1t may
be played once too often" The
foregoing contains much that has
been overlooked by many of our
Anglo-American alliance writer's,
and when they give the matter the
proper thought they will learn that
England's alleged friendship con-
sists of nothing but pure selfish
ness. By following in the path of
our forefathers we have become the
greatest and most liberal nation in
the world. Let us not leave that
path at the suggestion of any for
eign power, much less that of the
one which tried to destroy us i'll
1916 and 1912, and was the ally of
the foes of the United States Gov
eminent in the war of the rebellion.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-11-12
TRINITY COUNCIL.

There was large attendance of menu
bers at the meeting of Trinity Council
Monday evening. An additional appli-
cation was received and will be acted
upon at the next meeting, when there
will also be an initiation.
The proposition to give "stag" social
on Monday evening, November q, was
adopted. A large crowd is anticipated,
as the guests will be treated to refresh
ments and jolly good time provided for
everybody.
Messrs. James A. Wathen, R. S. Stru-
bic and David O'Connell were appointed
committee to formulate plans for the
organization of degree team. Mr..
Charles Brown was honored by being
elected to the Second Vice Presidency of
the council. Two members were re.
ported on the sick list, J. v. Hogan and
M. ]. Palmer, the latter at 24lS Elliott
avenue.
Business of importance will come be.
fore the council for consideration Monday
evening, and the officers request a full
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-11-12
ELECTION RESULTS.

The election is over, and tanner,
more peaceful, surprising election
never occurred in this city. There
was evidently no interest, no excite
ment, and yet it was clear that in
no election was there more anxiety
and earnest, quiet effort by the
friends of all candidates. Twenty
thousand voters failed to vote in
this city; and all efforts on the part
of the politicians to arouse them
from indifference were futile, yet
but for the hustling of the work
ers, who did inject little life into
the School Trustee races, much
smaller vote would have been cast.
In no election were there so many
combination and deals, suspicious
and distrusts, unexpected results
and disappointments, from which
are likely to spring in the future
much to worry and discount the
plans of the politicians on all sides.
elimination and recrimination, fac
tional and personal strife are in
store for all in future campaigns as
a result of the methods resorted to,
and the 10000 non-voters will be
the uncertain quantity and bone of
contention.
And on the result there seemed
really no enthusiasm; not cheer
greeted the display of returns at
any of the headquarters or news
paper offices. Perhaps the close
vote and uncertainty as to the final
result on full returns may account
for the lack of enthusiasm, but it
was remarkable at all places and of
all parties.
With the result we are satisfied,
every candidate supported by the
Kentucky Irish American being
elected. The success of every |
Democratic candidate for School
Trustee removes from the School
Board an element of contention,
and insures peace and order in that
body, and the furtherance of the
educational interests as its only OBJ
ject for the next year.
Although on the surface it may
appear different, the result of the
campaign in this city relegates as a
factor in elections, or at least re-
duces to an ineffective minimum,
the element of bigotry and nation
atty fraught with so much of Bit
terness and rant.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-11-12
ENGLAND'S BLUSTER.

In a former issue we intimated
that there would be no immediate
hostilities between England and
France over the Fashoda matter,
and the following excerpt from an
editorial in the Dublin Independent
only serves to confirm our position:
Notwithstanding all the firm
talk of Sir Michael Hicks Beach
and the staggering of the lingo
journals, England breads war and
she has more reason to do so than
France or any other nation in the
world. The reason is obvious.
Not only is her empire more scat
tered than any other, but she is
absolutely dependent at home on
supplies from abroad. She has a
powerful navy, of course; but she
will require every ship she possesses
to keep the ocean free for the i'm
port of foodstuffs from abroad, the
stoppage of which for even one
month would bring about some
thing like famine among the mill
ions of her working population.
The mere prospect of danger to
merchandise on the high seas would
in all probability stop the outflow
of corn from America, a result
which would be more fatal to her
than the destruction of her fleet
would be to France. The French,
on the other hand, might have
every one of her ports blockaded
and still be able to feed themselves
out of the produce of their country.
In other words, the superiority of !
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-11-12

one of the most charming young ladies of
Limerick.
Miss Mary Harrity, popular member
of the Ladies' Auxiliary, A. o. H., will
leave shortly for Chicago, to be gone
about month.
Miss Kittie O'Keefe, the popular Ste
nographer with the Etheridge Furniture
Company, will shortly spend week with
friends in Lagrange.
The engagement of Patrick Hardiman,
the popular night Waterman at the Gait
House, is announced. The date of the
wedding has not yet been set.
Mrs Thomas P. Clines has opened her
new grocery at the corner of Fourteenth
and Chestnut streets, where she will be
pleased to receive her friends.
John Hyland, of 1858 Seventh street,
suffered painful fracture of the cellar
bone Monday. He has the sympathy of
a host of friends, who are DESTROYS of his
speedy recovery.
Miss Mary Hoertz is the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. Eugene Cooney, of Franklin
street. She will remain about two weeks,
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-11-12

when she will return to her pretty coun-
try home in Indiana.
Mr. Walter Niehoff, of East Breckin-
ridge street, is doing finely as a member
of the Meffert Stock Company. Walter
will no doubt make name for himself in
professional theatricals.
Misses Hettie and Anna Howard en-
tertained a number of their friends in
honor of their cousin, Miss Julia Lynch,
of Seymour, Ind, at their home, 746
West St. Catherine street.
II is said that John Ward will soon
wed a popular girl of Covington, who
formerly resided in this city. Parties
who are acquainted with both say that
it will be a splendid match.
Will Schnell has changed his resi-
dence. Some say it was in order to be
nearer one or two popular young ladies
of West Oak street, who he and Mike
Flahive visit very frequently.
Those of our readers contemplating
matrimony should read the announce
ment of the Etheridge Furniture Com
pany in another column. They carry
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-11-12

We favor giving the soldier boys
a rousing and warm-hearted well
come, and suggest that our citizens
do all in their power to enable the
Commercial Club to make the occa-
sion memorable one. But we do
object to placing stay-at-homes at
the head of the table when the
feast is spread.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-11-12

The voters of the Eighth and
Ninth wards are to be congratu-
lated on the election of DR.. John
w. Calvin 70 the School Board
Many of his votes were due to the
fact that the trades unionists only
the hostility of his
to the union label.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-11-12
COERCION REVIVED.

Lord Cadogan and Mr.. Gerald
Balfour have made a capital blum
der in the West of Ireland, SAYS an
able writer in the Catholic Sun, in
commenting on the recent edict
prohibiting meetings of the United
Irish League in portions of Ireland.
From the point of view of Union
list administration their proclama-
ton of a public meeting and the
batoning of Nationalist by their
police underlings is like a plunge
into Niagara. The United Irish
League has secured an advertise
ment hundred times more valua-
BILE than a hundred speeches by the
coercion proceedings of week ago
Sunday. We wonder if the Dublin
Castle authorities will go one step
further in their foolish fanaticism
and prosecute Messrs. Davitt,
O'Brien and Haviland Burke, "bag-
ging' anti Parnellite and Parnellite
in the common net of a Crown
prosecution. According to the word
ing of the proclamation which
warned all and sundry against par
ticipating in aiding or abetting the
meeting nothing remains for the
Government but to bring the afore-
said gentlemen before a star cham
Der court of removables and rele-
gate them to six months durance
vile in Galway prison. "You can
not pass, the meeting is proclaimed"
we're the words that were dinned
INTO the ears of the organizers of
The gathering, which was convened
n an orderly way and to discuss
question of legitimate public i'm
oortance. The dispatches give an
dea of how the interference by
Dublin Castle with the right of
'pen-air meetings was enforced by
he satraps. In the main street of
3allinrobe an old man had his head
smashed by the blow of a baton.
others received treatment which
would not be tolerated for a mo-
nent in England. A large tract of
country was dragooned. Hundreds
If extra police were imported into
Mayo. For what purpose? Be-
ause, forsooth, meeting of peas
ntry addressed by responsible pub
&c men was, in the opinion of ,
he Dublin Castle despots, calcu-
ated to cause alarm and terror.
% whom To the rent robbers of
he West of Ireland. To no one
lse. There was no more danger '
+ terror and alarm" being caused a
Mayo by the speeches of Messrs. s
'avitt and O'Brien than of South I
'own being flung into vortex by v