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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-06
FLATTERY OF PUBLIC MEN.
Lincoln Stands Almost Alone One
Not Affected by It.

NOT Affected by It.
The London Spectator, in an inter-
esting discussion of the dangers OF
f1attery to public men, cites Abraham
Lincoln as an instance of a public man
whom fattery could not affect. 1t is a
fact that there has seldom been an in
stance of public man who was less
tempted in this way than was Lincoln.
The people admired him and were 10y
ally true to him. They saw his great
ness sooner than did those in public
life. AS regards the latter, Lincoln
was continually criticised and troubled
by them. There was never one of their
number to tell him that he was greater
than Washington, or even anywhere
approaching to the plane of Washing
ton. He was continually found fault
with by his own party associates at
the capitol; not a few of them were
inclined to refuse him a second term
IN the presidency, and some of them
intrigued to prevent his having this.
The saintlike patience with which Lin
coin bore up under this was a beauti-
full trait in his character. Something
made him very strong. Perhaps it was
not opposition, but certainly adulatioR
had no part in it.-Boston Herald.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-06
CATCHING A COBRA.
How the Dangerous Feat Is Performed
in India.


The cobra is passionately fond of
music, and is no mean critic thereof.
If there be any instrument that it loves
more than another, it is the violin.
1t is this amiable weakness that some
times renders it a positive danger to
the musical householder in India. By
a reciprocity of causation this love of
music in the cobra works for its own
destruction. For if cobra takes up
its abode in the neighborhood of a
dwelling house, it is customary to send
for a couple Of professional snake
charmers. One of them strikes up a
tune near the place where the cobra
is supposed to be. No matter what
the creature may be doing at the
time, it is soon attracted by the mu-
sic; it emerges slowly from it's hid
ing place and strikes up an attitude in
front Of the players. There it is kept
engaged with the music till the other
man creeps behind it with handful
Of fine dust. At a convenient moment,
when the cobra is standing motion
less, this man suddenly throws the
dust over the head and eyes of the
snake. Immediately the cobra falls
its full length upon the grOund-for
one brief second. But that is enough.
Like a lightning fash-nay, with one
and the same motion with which he
cast the dust-he seizes the PROSTATE
cobra by the neck just below the
head. In fierce anger the snake winds
and winds its body round the arm of
its captOr but to no purpose; it can
not turn it's head to bite. If it be de-
sirable to extract the fangs at once,
the captor presses his thumb on the
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-06
Strong EuOu~h.

Lake Front-Here is another of those
silly stories about a man breaking his
leg by falling into the Chicago river
Such thing is not only absurd, it is
impossible.
Gotham-Of course it is. Why. the
odors arising from the water would
break his fall.-New York Journal.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-06
An Empress Privilege.

The Empress of Japan has the priv
ilege accorded to none of her prede-
cessors. She is allowed to eat at the
same table with the Emperor. and he
consults her in regard political mat
tiers. The Empress is fond of horse
back riding, and also exercises every
day in her private gymnasium.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-06

Tenant-But does the chimney al
ways smoke like this?
Landlord-Oh, no. Only when there's
a fire in tho crate.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-06
CHAPTER VIII

care you going with them?" asks
Ruby sweetly
"Yes-oh, yes,' assents the gentle
man with gusto. He cannot conceal
his feeling of delight at the coming
change; indeed, of late Ruby's inter
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-06

Why isn't wedding in the drawing
room a parlor match?
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
NO SENATOR FROM DELAWARE.
Governor Not Likely to Follow Ex-
 ample, of Quay's Appointment.

Dover, Del, May 1.-Governor Tun- nell, in an interview today on the probability of his following the ex- ample of Governor Stone of Pennsyl- vania, and appointing United States senator from Delaware to succeed Senator George Gray, the legislature having adjourned without eleoting his successor, said:
 <'I have given this matter no con- sideration and there is no probability of my appointing a senator. I hardly think it would be worth while to take such action, for the reason that if I should appoint senator he could only serve until the next. session of congress and would then have to run his chances of being seated or turned down.
 50 far as Governor Stone of Penn sylvania is concerned, I do not think it will hold, as decisions rendered on this pcint have been in vogue for many years, and it is hardly probable that the senate will now reverse it's opinion in this particular case
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
DAMNS THE SULTAN.

London, May At a crowded and very enthusiastic meeting of the na- tfonal council of the evangelical free churches, held in the city temple. Dr. Parker in the course of a prayer expressed thanks to God for the life, character and service of that honored son, Oliver Cromwell
 In the course of an address Dr. Parker made some amazing state. me1ts, al,uding to the visit of the German emperor to Constantinople and to his majesty's use of the phrase, My friend, the sultan
 Down with such speaking" ex- claimed Dr. Parker. "I do not want to know man that claims friendship with the sultan, who has dranched his land with blood and cut up men, wo- men and children with the sword I am speaking of the sultan not per sonaHy, but as a great assassin. I say in the name of God, God damn the 
 The audience cheered Dr. Parksr's uttcranaes vociferously
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
COPPER COMBINE
Still a Ndfter of Guess Work
 by Wall Street,
That if Exsisfs is Agreed Upon but Who inc Members of inc Great Trust are Is UnSoIVsd Problem. Copper Tn England.

New York, May Wall Stre5t con- tinues to talk Of the Standard Oils copper combination, but nothing more definite than street rumor is yet to be had on the subject. There is not much doubt, however, that the negotiations are about closed, and that the new or ganization will be announced in few days. From Lcndon today comes second denial from J. Pierpont Morgan and the Rothschilds that they are in terestsd in the underwriting syndi- cate. It comes in such emphatic correctness This has set the street guessing again as to who is in the syndicate, and has lessaned the pop ular estimate Of the capitalization of the copper mines from $400, ,O00, ,O0O to half that sum.
 Stockholders of the AlIouez Mining company at a special meeting in Bos- ton today voted to increase the capital stock from SSO,000 to S10O,0O0, par valua $75 per share, the proceeds to be used for the further development of the property in Allouez.
 A Birmingham, Eng, cable says this afternoon: ''The enormous rise in the price of copper is playing havoc with the leading industry in the mid lands. At Kynoch's patches of hund- reds of men have been discharged since the rise in the price of the metal began, and ne'ws instead of 4,00O men, only 2,000 are at work there.
 ''The government has decided not to give any more orders for cartridge shells while the present prices pre- vail, and orders have been issued stop ping all the work possible
 '"The electrical fitting firms are also losing business for the same reason"
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
CANADIAN INDIAN TROUBLES.
Further Trouble Feared on the St.
 Regis Reservation.

Montreal May Tt is reported via Cornwall Ont, that posse of do- minion police visited St. Regis In dian reservation this morning under the command of Chief Sherwood to arrest the ring leaders in the election trouble of a month ago. It is said one man was killed Twelve, were arrest- ed. Further trouble is expected. The American Indians feared to take part in the trouble.
 The dead man was Jack Ice, ac- cused of killing his wife. The wound ed are: Jake Sunday and Pete Some body. Jake Ace, Peter Fire, Peter Thompson and Angus Babaneau were arrested. The police arrived by tug from Cornwall and immediately went to the house of the men charged with preventing the holding of elections on the reservation. When arrested the men were taken to the house of the InCian agent. A crowd of 200, includ, ing a number of American Indians surrounded the place and shouted for the release of their friends. The police fired and in the ensuing confusion got away with the prisoners.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
TELEGRAPHY RECORD BROKEN.

Chicago, May 1.-The record for long distance practical telegraphing was broken today by the Associated Press on it's regular system of wires leased from the Western Union Tele- graph company A continuous circuit of 6,001 miles, reaching from New York city to the Pacific coast, and from Chicago to New Orleans, touch ing Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Cincin- natl, Atlanta, Memphis, St. Louis and Kansas City, Omaha, Denver, San Francisco and all the larger inter mediate points south and west was successfully worked for several hours.
 There were forty-one operators copy ing from a sender in New York, with newspapers being served directly from this enc circuit in thirty-eight of the leading cities of the United States. Longer circuits have been worked for short periods, but as far as known to- days record has never been equalled, the number of newspapers served and the territory covered by the circuit
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
THE WORST IS OVER
But Inc Pre sent Situation is Bad
 Enough.

Washington, May 1.-Acting Sec retary Meikljohn received the follow ing report from Captain Abercrombie, commanding the expedition inves- tigating the Copper River route to tha Yukon country:
 "The expedition disenbarked today. April g. A hospital was organized for the care of destitute miners com ing out of the interior by the route you contemplate opening as a mili- tary road. While conditions are dis dressing. so far as the destitute are concerned. the worst is over A ful! report will follow"
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
NOTHING sFRoM ITHE EAsr.

Washington. May 1-1'he war de- partment received no word from Gen. oral Otis today concerning the. condi- tlons in the Philippines. Two dis patches were received, bIt nothing was said of the situation. Captain Rockefeller of the Ninth infantry. re- ported missing since April 28, is be- lieved to have been captured.
 The following cablegram was re- ceived from Admiral Dewey:
 Manila, Nay l. "To the Secretary of the Navy, Wash ington:
 "On apparently reliable information ten of the Yorktown boat crew, in- cluding Gilmore, are prisoners at in- surgent headquarters We are con- tinuing the investigation.
 'DFyWFY
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
Succeeds the Storm Which Broke
 at Occur d'Alele.
MORE TROUBLE EXPECTED
The Federal Government Has Taken Hand and So nuch Of inc Whole Force of fhe United Sfafes Army as Is Needed VIII Be Em- pIoyed fo Puaish inc Destroying Mob,

Wardner, Idaho, May 1.-There were no disturbances in the mining district today. Eleven men were seen from Wardner going over the mountains. each with a rife on his shoulder, but their identity or destination was not not known. A considerable number of non-union men on the train to- day, also few strikers. The citizens are in dread of further outrages from now until the arrival of the troops.
 State Auditor Bartlett Sinclair ar rived here tod.ly as a representative of Governor Steunenberg. He is searching for evidence against the dynamiters, but cannot make much headway before the arrival of the troops. James Cheyne, wounded by the dynamitsrs on Saturday, is not ex- pected to live until morning.
 Today the body of Jack Smith, who was killed by his fellow rioters, was brought down from the Miners Union hall in Burke and is at Wallace in charge Of an undertaking firm. The remains will be brought here in time for the inquest This will be held on Saturday
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
ARGENTINE AFFAIRS
Proposed Changes for inc Better.
 menf Of inc Republic.

'Buanos Ayres, May 1.-The congress of the Argentine Republic opened to- day. In his message President Boca said a settlement is in prospect for peace will be assured and the govern ment enabled to develop the resources of the country and promote the col onization of Patagonia.
 The government, President Boca added, would pursue a policy of rigid economy and prepare for a gradual conversion of the paper currency. The president advised the formation of strong metallic reserve from the Ma tional bank.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
Before the FilipinOS May Prac-
 tiCe Government.
TO BE TRIED IN SMALL WAY
The Proclamation issued by inc Philippines Commission Before inc Campaign Against CsIumpif Was Begun Tells inc insurgents Just What Concessions They Hay Expect.

Washington, May Tt is declared at the state department that the proclamation issued by the Philip pine commission just before the be- ginring of the last campaign repre- sents the maximum concessions to be made to the insurgents by the United States government. It is req lized now more strongly than at any other time that the capacity Of the Filipinos for self government is an undetermined question: The United States government is willing to ac- cord the natives an opportunity to, test their abilities, for the Philippine commission proposes to allow them the most complete control of their To- cal affairs, exercising only such sup ervision through the United States military as may be necessary to guard against the consequences of mistakes on the part of the native
 municipal and provisional officials in their first experiment at seif-govern- nent. The experiment. is already in progress at some points. In the Philippines, outside of the island of Iuzon, where the United States au- thorittes have hoisted the flag and as- sumed sovereignty, there is continued local government, under native di- rection- So far as reports indicate. these experiments are working well and promise to have a good influence Tn shaping the attitude toward the United States of a considerable ele- ment among the Filipinos which has been suspicious of our intentions.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
THE WHOLE UNITED STATES.

Washington, May 1.-General Mer- riam has placed at his disposal any troops available whether in the depart nlent of the Colorado or not Troops in surrounding departments have been ordered to hold themselves in readi- ness to move when ordered by Gen. eral Merriam. There are some com panies at Fort Spokane, Helena, Mont, and Vancouver which can be sent to the scene of the riot. The whole matter is in the hands of General Merriam.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02

Henry, to reduce as far as possible the cost of the necessaries of life an1 to increase the tax on other articles.
 The work of building roads, taking to reduce the taxes of the people, will, General Henry says, be taken up as rapidly as possible. In the meantime all budgets will be reduced to tha low est possible limit, honest economy practiced in all directions and patience exercised during the period of trans ition between a military and civil admin istration of affairs.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
BIG LUMBER COMPANY FORMED.
Capitalists Secure the Lumber Along
 the Coast.

Norfolk, Va, May 1.-The Atlantic Coast Lumber company was chartered here today with a minimum capital of S1 900 O0O and maximum capital of $20, ,000, GOO. Lewis A. Hall of Bay Mills, Mich, is president, Edward B. Freeman of Norfolk, vice-president and general manager. Charles S. Fearing of New York is treasurer, and among the directors are Wallace B. Flint and Frank J. Saxe of New York, Waterman A. Taft of Boston, Baltimore and other large capitalists. The company has already acquired
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
CALLS STEPHENS A LIAR.
General HOrne'S Testimony Before an
 Investigating Committee.

Jefferson City, Mo-, May Hollow ing Governor Stephens on the stand as a witness before the See commftte5, Investigating the Fulton asylum today, came General Horne of Marshall with the announcements: T am here for tha purpose of denouncing the govern- or of Missouri as an infamous liar"
 Governor Stephens left the stand before the noon recess. General Horns was the first witness at the afternoon session. He produced an interview with Governor Stephens in Kansas City paper and reading from it com mented as he read. Statement after statement was denounced as a lie. As
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
Saturday
STATE OFFICIALS CONFER.

Boise, Idaho, May 1.-Governor Steunenberg, Attorney-General Hayes and Adjutant-General Weaver went out this afternoon to meet General Merriam at Glenn's Ferry for con- sultation over the situation at tho Couer d'Alenes. It is not known what policy may be decided upon. The con. ditions from the district affected are looked on as being very grave, but the state authorities have refrained from discussing them or any plans con- temp.ated for meeting them.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
AFFAIRS IN PORTO RICO.
A Satisfactory Condition Reported by
 Governor-GeneraI Henry.

Washington, May 1-The war de partment has received copies of sev- eral general orders recently issued by Major-General Guy V. Henry, gov ernor-genera1 of Porto Rico. The war department having forbidden the is- sue of rations to Porto Ricans, the commanding officers of posts are du- thorized by General Henry to prevent suffering among the pcop-e in their respective localities, by purchasing necessary articles of food at a rata not to exceed 10 cents a day, Spanish money, for each needy rsrson and to send the bill for the same to the of fice of the governor general fer pay ment from the moneys of the island General Henry says that great discre- tIon must be used in carrying out his instructions and that aid must only be extended to those who are unable to work or to obtain the same.
 General Henry remarks that his re- cent visit to Caguas, Cayey. Aibonito, Coamo, Ccamo Springs, Santa Isabel, Guaymas and Arroyo, showed d satis- factory condition of affairs and .ua4 the people are strongly in sympathy with American methods and progress. At Ccamo CpTings, he says, a most patient and commendable work is pro gressing in procuring vaccine for ;he benefit Of the people of the island. At some of the towns complaint was made as to the cost of bread, which was then selling at cents loaf. tne same as last summer, although the price of four is much less now Gen eral Henry says the price should not be more than cents a pound. It is the duty of the alcaldes, says General
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
INVITING TROUBLE
The NicarSnuan Authorities Cypress
 log American Business Interests.

Washington, May 1.-Advices from Bluefelds, Nicaragua, indicate that the situation. So Tar as American in- terests are concerned, is unsatisfac- tory and discouraging.
 It is being impressed upon the off, cials here that perscr5 high Ln the Nicaraguan government are pursuing a policy calculated very deliberately to crush American business interests. now of considerable magnitude.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
TO PEARY'S AID.

St. Johns, N. F., May 1.-The seal ing steamer Hcra went into dock here today to De oyerhauled preparatory to proceeding northward next month with an expedition for the relief of Lieutenant Peary, the arctic explorer, who went toward the pole last sum- mer With a specially selected party and who may now need assistance. Els steamer. Windward, has been frozen in the ice since the early part of last winter.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
THE CRIriiNAL RECORD
The Championship field by Fam
 ivy of 6IinfoR.

Clinton, Ia., May This city has family, or rather the remains of one,
 for the majority is in the penitentiary, that has a criminal record seldom equalled. There are eight in the family, and all. including the mother and youngest son. a small boy. have been under arrest. six have been con- victed and five sent to the peniten- tiary. John Sanders and family moved hare from down the river nine years ago
 They soon became known to the po- lice and were frequently arrested for petty thieving. often for stealing chickens. They had not been here long till it became known that the oldest son, Orville, was wanted in Missouri. where he had escaped from 3 sheriff while being taken to the penitentiary to serve a f1ve-year sen- tence for burglary. Re escaped by leaping from moving train while handcuffed.
 Orville was arrested by Chief Kes- sler Of Davenport, who started to take him back to Missouri. but the prisoner again escaped by laapins handcuffed from the train while run- ning 9 full speed. Two years later he was arrested in this city by B. J. Sexton, Q depGty marshal, and by him. he was landed in the penitentiary. Orville was released ir 1897.
 In 1895 the senior Sanders and his sen Will were convicted of stealing chickens, and the father received nine months in the penitentiary, and the son six months in jail. The same year Mrs. Sanders was arrested on the charge of receiving stolen goods, but was acquitted.
 Two years later, John Sanders, Jr., and William were convicted for to Anamosa prison for two and a half years each, where they are still con fined.
 In 1898 the senior Sanders was again tempted to take some fat l chickens, and to accomplish the task | he broke into chickan-house. was | caught in the act and assaulted the i owner. IOF WHICH AG was gwen SIX l months in jail.
 The Sanders were again in court | last winter when Abe was arrested 1 for burglary and the father for re- ceiving stolen goods. Abe has just i been sentenced to the perttentiary for | five years and joins bis two brothers at Anamosa The father has not yet been sentenced, but has been convict ed and will go to the pcnitentiary for several years.
 The smaller boys. aged 10 and 12. have been arrested for stealing wood, but never punished. Mrs. Sanders is we'll educated sharp and shrewd, and he police consider her the leader of he gang, although they have never been able to convict her. She now las her only two boys, while Orville $ at large, but not at home. Tho police here say that they hava never lnOwn family where all the mem- 1ers were criminals with such a de- ermination to keep constantly ar hieVing. Their antecedents are un- 1nown, except that Mrs. Sanders ,laims to be of a wealthy and re- pectable family but she refuses to ell her family name
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Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
A ROLLED OATS TRUST.

Akron, O., May 1.-The reorganiza- tion of the American Cereal company is about to take place with a proposed increase of the capital stock from S, 800, OO0 to s22, 900. The parties interested in the present company will control the new organization.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
ANOTHER DOLLAR DINNER.

Chicago, May 1.-The committee of arrangements which has in charge :, dollar banquet similar to the affair re- gently given in New York, decided to hold it on May 20 under the auspices of the Carter H Harrison UUnionist League. It is understood that Col. w J. Bryan and Mayor Carter H. Har- rison have already accepted invita- tiOns to speak
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
I,hos r c.I,NRNING.
 L;ll Lbps Art De.L.t O''t'.y of Co,..,..

to the governors staus1.-s of c had exclaimed, We've got him at last'' referring to Dr. Coom'bs' resig- nation. General Horne said: That is an infamous lie, and it will be proved so."
 When he reach5dj Governor Steph- ems statement that General Horne was on Governor Stones staff and wanted to be on his (StephensO, he said: ~GentIemen, was on the staff of the giant, and I had no desire to be on the staff of pigmy."
Arizona republican., 1899-05-02
THE SUGAR-COFFEE WAR.
Coffee Roasting Plant in San Francisco
 to Fight the Arbuckles.

Toledo, O., May 1.-Information has been received here that A. M. Woo,son, Lawrence Newman and W. A. Brig ham of the Woolson Spice company of this city are making arrangements to establish large coffee roasting plant in San Francisco. They are now iI the west and left here ostensibly on 2 pleasure trip. It is said the new plant will be used by the sugar trust to fight the ArbuckleS.