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out that this added but little to their COM
PATRONAGE A pARTY's uNpo1NG.

| fort.
PATRONAGE A PARTY'S UNDoING.
Many years ago a prominent and able
politician and statesman said to me that
the civil service law would prevent the
reelection of any president for the next
nifty years, and l think he was correct
The president may widen or lessen the
scope OF its operations at his own will
and pleasure. That feature of the law
, must have been taken from Holy Writ
IN the charge given to Peter, which was
in these words: And | give unto thee
the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven: and
whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth, shall
be bound in Heaven, and whatsoever thou
shalt loose on earth. shall be loosed in
Heaven" Whether the president binds or
lets loose, he is condemned. The politi-
clans want more loosng and the doctrin-
aires more binding, and both in disgust
demand a new man to work the mysteri-
Gus combination.
And SO 1t would seem that the distri-
button of the vast patronage of the gov
eminent and the manipulation of the civil
service law, in view of the narrow mar
gin between the great parties, has been
and will continue to be fatal to the re-
election of any president to second con-
secutive term
The president has not only these trou-
bles, but If there is any maladministra-
ton In any of the departments-any job
berry or scandals, or any incompetency of
any OF his appointees-all is charged up
TO the president, and he is cartooned by
the artist and lampooned on the hastings
and in the press.
A new candidate escapes all of this.
And then he has in addition the help OF
all the place hunters in his party. They
are animated by the energizing belief that
nobody has a first mortgage on the offices
when he comes into his kingdom. Ii this
confidence is a delusion, as 1t often is,
there is nothing in sight to weaken their
faith.
/ am we'll aware that it will be said that
this is a low view Of American politics
and a reflection on our citizenship.
The history OF the past and the present
have asserted Every good and patriotic
citizen can but regret and deplore the
fact.
The great mass OF honest, intelligent,
and unselfish citizens are divided by
party wall. This condition enables few
disappointed politicians to set aside
faithful and honest executive and change
the policy OF the government and embar-
rass and upset the business interests OF
the people.
The contest at the nominating conyen-
ton at such time is between the office
holders and their friends. and the UNI
selfish citizens who 1--we their party ana
believe In its principles as the best to
secure good government, and are not
blinded either by hero worship or the de-
sire for position. Will Cumback.
Greensburg, Ind, July H.
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Rnstron nricfn.

Bastrop Texas, July 22.-Mss Mary o. Iiig
gins entertained large number OF her friends
last evening, and those not partakers OF tho
dance enjoyed themselves In other social ways.
Fruit was served during the latter part Of the
evening.
Miss Julia Eilers gave an observation party
IN honor Of her friend, Miss Bessie Rogers
who is visiting her from Marble Falls. De-
leious refreshments OF cake punch and fruit
were served.
Mrs Clark who has converted her home IN
Luling into an orphans home. was here
working in the interests OF that undertaking..
She gave a lecture Inst Sunday night at the
Christian church ON The Need OF More Thor
ough knowledge OF the Bible"
Rev Il. G. Swofiord. pastor Of the Christian
church OF this place. Is conducting an inter-
esting meeting at Hills Prairie.
big barbecue IL announced TO be given at
Rogers park. near McDun. on Wednesday.
July 20. Colonel @. w. Jones and others are
expected to speak A good time is anticipated
by all.
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THE VANDERBILT DEAL
New York Times Gives Another Version Of
The Matter.
SAYS EVERYTHING is NOW ARRANGED,
Alleged Combine Would he Able ia
Control Eastern Traffic ana,
Perhaps, New England

New York June 21.-The Times says;
Important steps have just been taken In
the advancement of the alliance between
the New York Central and the Pennsylva-
mia system AS President Cassatt of the
| Pennsylvania was at the New York Cen
| trails executive Offices on the day of the
! formal vote of the Boston and Albany
lease, and suggestive interest was melted
thereby, so now significance attaches 10
the fact that President Galloway of the
/ New York Central has been visiting Phil
adelphia on a personal call. This visit Ia
| the Pennsylvania headquarters was quiet
ly enough conducted Mr.. Galloway ran
over to Philadelphia from his summer
home on the New Jersey shore. He was
expected. Business of Importance was
transacted. The new cooperative New
York Central Pennsylvania policy Is now
operative. President Galloway's visit con-
cludes details that practically perfect the
deal through which William X. Wander
bits plans become dominant In the entire
Eastern trunk line field,
Mr. Vanderbilt Is at business again. lie
has had Il conference with his CHIEFS OF
staff. He has gone over reports treating
of matters OF large consequence, lie mas
given new orders. He is ready TO put eA-
itraordinary undertakings into operation,
And the trip OF President Galloway 10
Philadelphia plays an Important part IN
the long developing programme.
Plans bearing on the project OF an an
lthracite coal railroad combination or some
what involved in matters of policy were
discussed in Philadelphia, but IL can be
stated upon authority that the much moot
ed coal deal is still a good time distant.
Its arrangement VIII be closer TO next
New Year than TO the present date Other
Eastern trunk line affairs do not hang
upon 1t, nor are they handicapped by delay
of Il, as once seemed likely to be the case.
What Is Immediately accomplished Is,
indeed, a step toward the solution OF the
grave anthracite troubles, but In other
ways 1t is much more important. Two, at
least, OF the anthracite properties are 10
come under the control OF New York Con-
trail Pennsylvania directors. The hand
OF Mr.. Vanderbilt viii show clearly this,
which II ia agreed shall be one OF the first
significant corporation moves about to be
made.
Another undertaking is the project OF
tunnel under the North river directly con-
Meeting the New York Central and the
Pennsylvania railroad tracks, tunnel for
which II Is intimated franchise rights al
ready exist. a New York Ceniral-Penn-
sylvania authority speaks OF them as "as-
sured."
The establishment and use OF such
tunnel connection would be more than the
token of actual alliance between the two
greatest OF Eastern trunk lines; II would
signify revolution In Eastern trunk line
traffic. New York terminal charges would
be brought thus TO basis where New
an tunnnrttnR
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month, occurs at Cherapunjee. In India,
on hillside about 1000 feet above the
sea.
Throughout these heavy rains in Texas
the wind al Palestine (the nearest station
TO the heaviest rains) continued steady
from the northeast and at miles an hour,
except IL miles on the evening OF the 9th
The total rain at Palestine was 742 inches
The accompanying map. showing the rain
area by shading. gives n good idea -, the
fall of rain during the whole time though
the 30 inches at Turnersville are for only
30 hours. The lowest pressure noted was
29.74 inches, at Galveston on the evening
of the Goth, and AT Palestine at the same
moment IL was 29.S6 inches.
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EDNA ITEMS.
Notes and Personals of General and
Local Interest.

Local Interest.
Edna. Texas, July 92.-Mr and Mrs. e. l.
FARES returned home Monday from visit
to several points in Central Texas
a NJ Staples ESQ. editor OF the Edna
Chronicle. went over to FL Campo Wednesday.
Or, E. a. Malsch accompanied Mr. Pa,
Lowry TO Houston Friday. Mr.. Lowry zoe
to Houston to consult specialist on his
throat trouble.
The little daughter of air and Mrs. j. NJ
Traylor is very sick its recovery being very
doubtful.
County Attorney MoCrarv left Saturday las,
for a visit to his old home in MISSISSIPPI.
f. NJ. Austin ESQ, of the law firm of
McCrary Austin. went TO Austin Monday
on legal business.
Prof Wesley Peacock OF San Antonio re-
turned TO his home Monday after visiting
relatives here
Mr.; j, W. Brickel has returned from d
lengthy visit to his former home at Aenia.
Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. A, Y, Harrel OF Bartlett
are the guests Of Mrs. Harrai's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. F. n. White this week.
made a visit to-his plantation oil the BrazoF
river in Fort Bend county this week. ana
reports the crops on the plantation almost IL
not total loss. besides great dan age TO his
property.
A. r. Folsom. ESQ. left for Austin this
week, overland, where he Will WISH his family.
JuuBe j. 10 hllipuEHs WNu itHsufE o. puF
OF the best farms in Jackson county. reports
the sale this week Tor Colonel G. Egg If Sl02
worth Of blankeyed peas. The crop sold was
produced on six acres OF land This should
be an eye-opener for the farmers in ia ,kson
county. Docs this not show that dive. silica
ton of crops paws in Jackson county?
Mrs. Jennie Kirk fnee Trousdalel. wife Of
Sheriff Kirk OF Runnels county. is visiting
relatives here.
James Powers shipped three cars OF cattle
to New orleans Friday last He reports the
market dull.
Miss Alice Drlsdae of Flatonia returned
home Monday after u visit to the family or
j NJ Trousdale.
Mrs. l.. f. Ward visited relatives In Vic
toria this week,
Several Edna young men left for Beau
mont this week In search OF employment.
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HYMfNtAL.

DRIcKs.--Terrell. Tex
rs, July zoe. L. Stoyali and Miss Mag
gle Hendricks OF this place were married
last night at the home OF the brides par
entg by Rev T. b. Pittmap OF the Baptist
church.
r GATES ALMOND.--- Gainesville, Texas.
July 20.--Fred NJ. Gates and Miss Beth
Almond were married last night at the
bride residence. 40s South Denton street.
Rev. Perry, rector OF the Episcopal church,
performed the ceremony.
RAMSEY HARTGRAyEs Caldwell,
Texas, July 2l.--Mr A. b. Ramsey and
Miss Ada Hartgrayes were married We'd
nesday morning at the residence OF Mrs.
Martha jackson. about twelve miles north
OF town. Rev. II. G. Hills oficiated
JOHNSON READ.--Corsicana, Texas.
July 20.---At the First Methodist church
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PRESIDENT M'KINLEY'S WAR;
PLUMBERS MADE IN THE PHILIP
PINES.
Facts of Luzon War History Told
by an American who Had Means
of Obtaining Information.
st. Louis Post Dispatch.

st. Louis Post Dispatch.
Herewith is presented statement OF
the situation in the Philippines, written
by f. w. Sylvester. member OF the
Arm of Louis Spitzel & Co., one OF the
1argest merchant and shipping houses ~
tha East contractors to the Chinese gov
ernment. agents for the Maxim-Norden
feldt Gun and Ammunition company o.
London. the Thames Iron Works ana snip
building company and other nrms Oh
like standing, 80
NJ sylvester returned to London late
~ from Manila and Hong Kong He mas
intimate personal knowledge Of Asui'aiao
and his followers. It was he VINO solo
aguinaldo arms through Consul Wild
nan. ,tahas,
ua ia recognized as one OF the hignes'
.u,horities on trade conditions In ln'
East.
oxford Street. London, July o'-oHl
campaign against the Filipinos Is pounu
10 be expensive, unsatisfactory anu ne
.,,rahle There is no doubt that event
ually we shall conquer or wear tnes'
people out, but 1t will cost more Amer
can blood and money than the present az
ministration ever supposed !.
am an American. with patriotic sehu'
ments as strong as those OF any Amef'0al
citizens. was on the most 'nA =
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Anderron LocnI..

Anderson. Texas July 21 The barbecue at
stuckey Prairie on the goth was great sue
cess.
A. w. Boyd. Esq. OF Houston. is here on
business.
Mrs. Henry Lang and baby have gone to
Waco to spend some time with relatives.
The Texas Northern Railway company has
nut out list OF grocery supplies for the
surveying corps which will start TO work
on the locating survey next week.
Bob McFarran Of Brazos county Is here
hunting cotton choppers to take to Walker
county: he thinks he can get plenty Of hands
at Nnyasota
Will r. stenhagan is now able to be NJ
town ON crutches.
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nersville) had over SS inches. and Hearne
over 30 inches; these stations are about
40 miles apart, the former being $50 miles
from the gulf toward the northwest The
significant fact is that the heaviest rains
so far were from the gulf. Point Isabel, on
the gulf reported no rain 1t is also to be
noted that of the 100 stations which have
reported over 10 inches a month during
II years, more than so per cent have been
90 miles or more from the gulf The
heaviest of these rains have occurred on
rising land, ranging from 500 to 1000 feet
above sea level, and this may be consid-
cred an important factor in their forma-
ton. The heaviest rainfall in the world
sometimes over $50 inches in a single
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heavy settlement in West Texas sections
These school lands are secured for 81 ptr
acre on forty years time, with interest at 3
per cent per annum. For the past Ave years
there has not been a crop failure In that
section This fact has had much to do IN
influencing people TO locate there The Posts
Informant said that he believed in another
wear there would be no chance TO secure oven
section of these State lands, 50 rapidly are
they being taken IN by newcomers,
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LOCKHART LOCALS.
Twcnty-nine Applications for PEN
sions Filed.

Lockhart. Texas. July 22.-Hon. Lea beay'
Representative OF caldwell county CONSTITUTE
ing the Twenty-ffth representative district
has appointed Miss Bennie Wright OF Luiine
and Mr.. Joseph King Of kuling 70 STATE
scholarships In the Sam HOUSTON normal MAJ
also apnointed Mr. Coleman Moore TO the
colored normal school at Prairie View The
appointment OF Miss Wright y CONTINUATION
OF the appointment which this very wortny
young lady had under Judge Rogan last ytar;
Twenty-nine publications have been nlsl
with the county Judge for pensions nnner the
new Texas Confederate pension law. so sopn
as the applications are passed upols o. nv
commissioners court The Post correspondent
will furnish The Post with list OF the sue
cessful applicants for publication.
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From Brazos River Flood Bulletin, Pub
lished by Authority of the Secretary OF
Agriculture.
The flood bulletin accompanying the
above map, which is shaded to indicate
the rainfall throughout the State as we'll
as in the flooded regions, contained the fol-
lowing paragraphs that are of especial in
terest:
During the past twelve Junes rains of
over 10 inches month occurred 10 times
In Texas, or less than two each month.
In the past June IL stations reported over
10 inches in four days. One station (Tur-
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last evening Rev Sam r. Hay officiating,
assisted by Rev l.. G. Kirkes, Mr.. l., A.
johnson, county attorney of Navarro coun-
ty, and Miss Turner Adelaide Read.
daughter of Or. and Mrs, NJ. s. Read.
guests filling the church to it's utmost
capacity, The couple left for Colorado
this morning TO spend their honeymoon.
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sNh NnKeIO LIVE bf0dK H6toHs 10
San Angelo. Texas. july zo,-J. r. Covvsy
sold Jim Farr 80 cows at $3.50.
Wright and Bob Russell bought 10 ysarlinss
at 314. y M f
Mccrohan Bros. sold % r. THpkersley 100
YEAR olds 1t $50. u II e .
During the week ending July y. ~. toot5
worth OF catne mortgegea were 1le1.
Abbott Bros. have lust eioeeo > ~ 49,
trade. IA "a ~
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Ex-students 10 Meet.

Dallas Texas. July 22.--Ex-students OF the
University OF Texas Will hold big reunion
in Dallas on October q. Dallas men na'e
taken the initiative IN the matter.
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Coleman County values.

Coleman. Texas. July 2i.--Mr. O. A. Hemp
hill. assessor for Coleman county. furnishes
The Post with the following:
Total values Coleman county In 1888 ~, 96l. 1s3
Total values Coleman county In 1855. s.6bo.b6t
Increase over last yeas. ......... 1905
Number polls. 1893 ......,............. l.7i6
Number polls. 1893 ...,............... 1.752
Increase Observation-Disclosures. II
capita has Increased in Coleman county.
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preparations are made 10 make 1t too hot
to hold him upon Lu1on
Il w svlvcster
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THE PANHANDLE.
The Rapid Occupation OF the state
school Lands.

school Lands.
Fort Worth. Texas July 22--'The nossibil-
tiles Of the Texas Panhandle can hardly be
computed" said gentleman TO a Post repre-
sentative this morning In referring TO that
section OF the state. Continuing. he sid
that fully 5000 people had located on school
lands along the western tier Of counties dur
ing the past year. The cheapness. of the
lands has been the Involvement that leo 70 THIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
ANNIVERSARY OF PARIS TREATY.
DINNER AND RECEPTION IN HONOR OF MEMBERS
OF THE COMMISSION.

DINNER AND RECEPTION IN HONOR OF MEMBERS
OF THE COMMISSION.
Mr. and Mrs Whltelaw Reid gave dinner and
reception last evening at their home. No. AL Madi-
son-ave., on the anniversary Of the signature Of
the Treaty Of Paris. the guests being invited to
meet Judge and Mrs Day. Senator and Mrs. Davis,
Senator and Mrs Frye and Judge and Mrs. Gray
Those at the dinner Judge and Mrs. Day, ME-
and Mrs Davis. Mr.. and Mrs. Frye, Mr. and Mrs
Gray, General and Mrs. Merritt, Senator Chauncey
NJ Depew, Ex-Governor and Mrs. Morton General
and Mrs F. V. Greene. DR.. and Mrs Schurman
the Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Patton, John Bgelow. Rear
Admiral and Mrs Bradford. Congressman and Mrs
Robert r. Hit Colonel and Mrs Aston Mr. and
Mrs w. Bayard Cutting MIR. and Mrs. John Mum
roe Mr. and Mrs. J. b. Moore, the Due de Loubat'
Mrs. Bishop, Mr.. and Mrs. Hammond. Miss Knee
land. Miss Crocker, Miss Johnson Mr.. Cadwalader
d. o. Mills, Mrs William Earl Dodge and Ogden
Mills.
Some OF the guests at the reception were hr. ana
Mrs. James w. Alexander Mr.. and Mrs. William f.
Dodge, Miss Dodge, John +. Parsons Bishop ana
hd s John mr. an? MTs Mr. and Mrs
Sloane Mr. and Mrs James A. Baraen Fre3 MafoT
General General Nelson A. Miles. Governor Theodore Roosg-
welt, the Rev. DR. and Mrs. Brown, M and Mrs; l.
Mr. and Mrs Egerton l. winthrop tr: DR. Andrew
J. McCosh, Mr.. and Mrs Buchanan winthrop
Der. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund L. Baylies. Or. and Mrs
John S. Billings Mr.. and Mrs Cleveland a. Dodge
General and Mrs Lloyd Bryce President atoa and
Stephen II DIN. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles 7. Barney
Mr. and Mrs st. Clair Areh 5s %2s COJ
Pierpont Morgan Mr.. and Mrs. William Watts
Sherman. Mr.. and Mrs Bacon Miss FIelngh1pyyse ra
William Rbinelander Stewart Loyal Farragut ex-
Judge and Mrs Rowland. Commodore s. Nic mo,
son Kane General and Mrs. Gillespie, Mr.. and Mrs
r. Fulton Cutting Thomas f. Gushing. the Misses
Gerry Mr. and Mrs Clarence II. Mackay, Mr. and
Mrs Jacob w Miller. Mr.. and Mrs. whitney " ar
rem and John W. Keller. A.,
There was music during the dinner and at the
reception by Tippaldl's Band The singers at the
reception were Nine. Gadski Miss McDougan and
Nj Rsnham-
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OBITUARY..
COMMANDER CHARLES p. HOWELL.
Mr.. Bispham.

COMMANDER CHARLES i. hON
Commander Charles p. Howell. who was chief
engineer of the United States batteship Maine
when that vessel blown up In the harbor OF
Havana. died on Thursday from apoplexy at his
home No 1875 East Thirtyfourthst., In this city He
was fifty years old and was born In Goshen, n. I.
In June. 1865 he was graduated from the United
States Naval Academy at Annapolis, and he was
amounted an assistant engineer In the Navy In 1871
In 1876 he was promoted to be passed assistant, and
was made a chief engineer in 1888. lie served on the
ka the Ranger. the Baltimore and the Alert, ana ana
Maine was blown up Howell was sitting at the
wardroom table with Lieutenant f. w jenkins.
who persisted In the wreck Howell was then trans ans
ferred 10 the Newark, was made commander TINS
year and at the time OF his death was on DUTY at
the Brooklyn Navy Yard a., 1870 .. ,n.oo
The funeral will take place at his home at lV;SO
o'clock this morning. Chaplain Hallway or the I re-
ceyine ship Vermont, will conduct the service Inc
nallbearers will be Lieutenant Commanders q; IS
Garber w. B. Bailey John Hubbard. l.. = feII-
nor J. p S. Lawrence, +. X. Freeman ana r. n
sherman and Lieutenant r. F. Hall. TWO com
panjes OF marines from the Navy Yard, with SIX
body bearers from the receiving ship. together
With the palbearers and most of the of1cers az
tached TO the Navy Yard departments ana TO the
shps there at present. will be brought across tne
river on the tug Nina this morning at 10 O'CLOCK 10
attend the funeral The body VIII be sent 10
Goshen for burial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION.
ITS ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD AT BOSTON
THIS MONTH.

Boston. Dec 9.-Plans for the fifteenth annual
meeting OF the American Historical Association.
which will be held In this city and In Cambridge
December q, % and g. practically completed
James Ford Rhodes, president OF the association
will preside. Several social features will form a
part OF the proceedings including a luncheon by
Charles Francis Adams. president Of the Massa-
chusetts Historical Society, reception by Presi-
dent and Mrs Rhodes at the Algonquin Club and
dinner closing the meetings Friday evening De-
cember %.
Mayor Quincy will welcome the delegates, and
among the speakers will be the Hon. Bartlett Trip
Commissioner OF the United States to Samoa Pro
fessor Williams, of Yale College: Professor p. G
smythe, OF Andoyer, Mass; the Rev. DR.. W; G.
Andrews. OF Guilford Conn; the Rev DIT. II. y
Burrage. Of Portland. Me-: Professor James H.
Robinson, OF Columbia University: Miss Ruth Put
man, OF New-York; Professor Charles M An
drews. of Bryn Mawr College; James Breck Per
kins. OF Rochester " Y. the Hon. David j. Hill
Assistant Secretary Of State, and Professor f. o.
Bourne. OF Yale At the dinner OF Friday evening
Professor H. Morse Stevens, OF Cornell University
will be the POSTMASTER.