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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28

The largest deal that has been con-
summated in the Midland country for
some time took place between John
Scharbauer, of FIT. Worth, and Geo.
d. Elliott, of Midland, this week, the
latter buying from the former one
half interest in the 5WLS ranch and
cattle, located thirty miles north of
Midland, for consideration of $125,-
600. There are in the neighborhood
of IL 900 head of cattle included in this
deal, and the ranch is considered to be
one OF the best fitted up in the coun-
try. The cattle are mainly high
grade erefords.-Midland Repor-
err.
The quality of the cattle was never
any poorer at this time of the year
There are good many cattle in the
country but there are not many good
ones in sight. When Chicago can
have 1876 cattle one day without for
ty strictly choice ones in the whole lot
1t doesn't look as if the number of
good ones was large. 1t is said that
good many cattle are being forced to
market by the spring moving and
changing among farmers. If only the
cattle that were ready for market were
coming the supply would be extremely
small. Feeders are losing money on a
good many of the Ordinary cattle that
are coming.-Drovers' Journal.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28
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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28

THERE has been no disturbance at
Apia since the assault on American
and British marines in which there
was considerable loss of life. Rear
Admiral Kautz has the situation we'll
under his control, and it is unlikely
that there will be any further trouble.
1t is surprising what salutary effect
six inch shells have on certain classes
of belligerents. The Samoan "head
hunters" won't try again to take slice
of the nose of anything Kautz sends
them.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28

SILVER took big jump yesterday,
due, it is said, to little corner in the
market formed by men who had inside
information that there would be a
strike soon in all the western mines.
Such corner cannot last long. AS
long as it lasts 1t is great thing for
Mexico. 1t is time to sell for cash
and buy exchange-to sell in Mexico
and buy In the United States.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28

So Benny Catlin will have to take
his pay in scrip like the rest of the
boys. Poor Benny is getting skinned
all round. He had to pay up that little
bill he has so long been owing the city
before he assembled the throne for an
other term as mayor. Cruel! Cruel!
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28

By an act passed by the last terrific.
rial council of New Mexico, 1t is a fell
ony for any butcher or dealer in dress
ed meats to purchase cattle, sheep or
goats, without first having inspected
its hide, and making and preserving a
record of the marks, brands and color
of the animal. The punishment is a
1000 or imprisonment for not less
than six months nor more than three
years. This is business.-Denver
Stockman.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28

IT seems as If the Filipinos must be
severely beaten before long. If they
continue to fight in masses, in the open,
we will have them whipped before the
rainy season is very we'll advanced. 1t
is guerrilla fighting that theAmericans
have most to fear.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28

the polls more forcibly than it was be
fore. We hope the democrats viii
make their fight on this issue. 1t will
mean another overwhelming republic
can victory.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28

Buy your coal from "O'Brien Coal
Co.," the agents and direct shippers
from the Cerrillos mines. 'Phone 8.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28

TO ADVERTISERS.
In order to insure proper changes in adver-
tising copy for same should be at the bust
ness office not later than 10 a In
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28

The Journal-Miner of Prescott,
states that jeff Slipp, from the Santa
Maria district in Yavapai county, one
of the heaviest stock owners, Gays that
the range industry in that section is
doomed and that unless rain comes
very soon cattle will die by the hun
dreds. The Santa Maria river is q
glistening bed of sand, remarkable
condition for it to be ic at this season
of the year.
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1899-05-04

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26

railroad line which now crosses 1t. The
Long bridge cannot remain many more sea-
sons as an obstruction. 1t must soon be re-
placed by handsome, strong structure suf-
nciently elevated above the level of the
park to permit free transit beneath 1t. 1t
1t now expected that next winter the plans
for the elevation of the tracks of the roads
entering the city viii be considered by Con-
gress, with perhaps q definite enactment re-
quiring the immediate commencement of the
work along the approved lines. At the same
time an appropriation for the park i'm
provement should be earnestly sought by
both the local and the national authorities.
Pending the reconstruction of the bridge
much might be accomplished in the line of
Colonel Aliens present recommendations,
the general landscape scheme being fol-
lowed in any preliminary enterprises. The
land being level, some artificial grading
will perhaps be necessary to relieve the
monotony of the scene Such features
should be entrusted to the most competent
authorities, in order that when Potomac
Park is finally turned over to the people
for their enjoyment, in accordance with the
order of Congress, it shall be in every fea-
ture an addition to the beauties Of the cap
ital, besides affording an uneXcelled breath
ing space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26

ness with which the Canadian authorities
are insisting upon boundary which will
grant free access to the open ocean with
out American customs interference. Re
duced thus to the absolute reasons for the
controversy 1t becomes evident that a free
port proposal virtually meets every prac-
teal Canadian objection, whatever fuss the
statesmen at Ottawa may make about ter
ritorial sacrifices by Canada and aggres-
sions by the United States. Thus it is that
the United States must consider whether it
is willing to pay for settlement the price
of REIMBURSEMENT of the customs which
its sovereignty over the disputed territory
ensures. With the question settled upon
this basis there must be an immense volume
of trade flowing through a free port at
Pyramid Harbor. Indeed until the inter-
rupted Canadian plans for a railroad to the
Yukon are perfected this volume of trade
must steadily grow whether the port is
opened or not. 1t must be borne in mind
that the richest of the Yukon gold fields
now under development are in Canadian
territory, so that whatever goes into them
must pass at the boundary upon the basis
of international customs. Goods passing
through the Canadian route for the Amer
lean gold fields beyond the border near the
klondyke region go in bond. but those con-
signed to and shipped from Americans In
the Canadian fields are taxed at the border
just inland from the head of Lynn Canal.
1t Is significant in any event that Great
Britain is now willing to compromise the
case by virtual admission of the right
eousness of the American territorial claims,
contenting itself with financial considera-
ton. 1t cannot be imagined that this gov
eminent will henceforth abate in the least
from its Sovereignty demands view IF
this acknowledgment. Nor is it to be be-
heved that the United States will grant the
privilege of a free port without fully count
ing the cost in customs and in the estab-
hshment of a precedent If we are not to
tax Canadian imports for the gold fields
Canada should not impose discriminating
and prohibitory taxes upon American
miners who wish to dig for gold within the
Canadian borders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26
MIR. Bryan and the Live Wire,

The Stars observations yesterday about
Mr.. Bryan and the democratic factions are
borne out by the latest news from Ken
lucky. He has taken sides there, hut with
the effect of increasing the turmoil and
embttering the participants. His letter ad-
vising support of Mr.. Goebe was published
on Sunday. Monday a large meeting of
democrats was held at Bowling Green a
democratic stronghold, and resolutions were
adopted favoring another state convention
and another ticket, and in Louisville last
night another large meeting took similar
action. The revolt against Mr.. GOebel is
undoubtedly growing, Notwithstanding Mr..
Bryan's efforts to stop it.
Most important and significant in Ken
lucky circles, too, is the publicly expressed
willingness of ex-GOv. John Young Brown
to- head a new ticket. He Is one of the
strong men of the commonwealth. He has
served with distinction in Congress and in
the governors chair, and ranks in the state
as its most engaging speaker since Thomas
F. Marshall. He is a lifelong democrat is
for silver, supported Mr.. Bryan in 1896, and
made an unsuccessful race as a silver can
didate for Congress in 1897. But he balks
at Mr. Goebel and what is called Goebelism,
and is willing to lead an organized demo-
cratic movement against them.
These men proclaim themselves cham
pions of fair dealing and clean politics. The
great majority of them are advocates of the
Chicago platform, and until now have rec
oSnized without the slightest question the
leadership of Mr.. Bryan. But holding. as
they do, that the means employed to ac-
cOmphsh Mr.. GOebers nomination were
1ankly Objectionable and even dishonest,
they declare against Mr.. GoebeI in the in
terests of silver, no less than in the inter
ests of the party's reputation. They will
not support him even al Mr.. Bryan's re-
quest.
This makes an exceedingly grave situation
for the democracy in the state. 1t is like
wise calculated to injure Mr. Bryan. His
own leadership has been so unlike that of
Mr. GCebel that in assOciating himself with
the latter he has impaired his credit with
some of his warmest admirers and ad-
herents in the blue grass country. Faction
alism in politics is a live wire which needs
to be handled with extreme care.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26

tn" proposal for a free port at PYRAMID
Harb0r in the Lynn Canal which came
from Great Britain as a solution of the
Alaskan boundary difficulty may, after
careful scrutiny by this government. afford
the basis for q satisfactory settlement. As
regards the actual territorial rights in
VOWED it IS altogether acceptable The
United States. in granting the privilege OF
a free port, win lose none of its sover-
eighty To the lands and the waters of
the disputed coast line. The only question
20 Lee considered is whether II is so imrni-
nently desirable or necessary to placate
Canada as 10 depart abruptly from the GUS
toms traditions of the country by granting
an open door for the Alaskan trade The
proposition involves many possibilities for
complexities later in the practical working
out Of the scheme. The topography of the
coast is such that under the American
claims, which have the authority of the
treaties and long continued OCCUPANCY.
Canada has no outlet TO the Pacific from
the Yukon gold fields north of Portland
Canal, at+he 5Jth parallel. There is no set
Element there of such size as to afford the
basis for transportation arrangements, nor
is there any defined trail or travel route
from that point to the Yukon fields Hence
in order 10 avoid the long, periious and
practically abandoned overland trails from
the klondyke TO the railroad line to the
southwark the Canadians as well as the
Americans must use either the Yukon route
OF the more direct route southwestward by
way Of the Chilkoot and White passes
through Skaguay and Dyea TO the ocean.
The Yukon route is not now regarded as
favorably as the other. Hence the eager
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26
Potomac Park

Colonel Aliens recommendations as to
the future improvement of the area Off
ciany known as Potomac Park, reclaimed
from the river bed, receive the hearty in
dorsement of all Washington. 1t may be
hoped that Congress will give heed to the
proposals of this officer and grant the nee
essary funds to enable him TO begin the
work of Transforming the great space into
a pleasure ground for the people. The first
step to this end is the clearing away of the
rank growths which now present such a
tangle. That accomplished, 1t will be pos
sible at comparatively slight expense TO
build driveway entirely around the PENN
sula, thus enabling the people to utilize it,
1t is to be recognized that in planning for
the adornment of this park account must be
taken Of the future Improvement of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26
Japan and Russia.

The report which floats across Asia and
Europe and the Atlantic that Russia and
Japan are arTning for a conflict in Corea
is as yet unconfirmed and may speedily be
disciaimed by the authorities of both pow
ers. Yet il is nevertheless a fact, the car s
peace proposals to the contrary nOtwith-
standing, that the relations in the far east
between these two governments are, as
havs been for some time. extremely deli
cate. Some Japanese statesmen freely ex-
press the belief that the cars invitation to
the nations to reduce their ornaments. or
TO refrain from increasing them, was ami
mated solely by his desire to complete the
construction of the trans-Siberian railroad
in peace in order to control the affairs of
China and her neighbors. This railroad
line is essentially a military agency. When
finished it will enable the Russian govern
mcnt To move large bodies of troops at will
across Siberia, thus permitting it to mass a
vast army a any point in the east upon
short notice. Indeed. IL is today one of the
greatest mobilizinE mediums ever construct
ed by any government. Russia already has
a large army in Manchuria, but her present
forces there are TO more than fair match
for the army which Japan, it is believed,
could put into the field, well equipped and
drilled. Japan has been preparing herself
ever since the war with China for just such
q {" 1flict as seems now to be expected by
the international watchers She spent prac-
tiCally all Of the Chinese indemnity and a
large sum besides in the establishment of
a fighting force on land and water of great
capacity. The prestige and experience
gained in the affair with China have proved
of value to her. She is today far more
capable of coping with the Russian forces
now in the vicinity than is generally sus-
TeCt6G. 1t would. of course be folly for
her to attempt a war with the car later
when ne can quickly assemble on the east
ern coast of Asia an army many times the
size Of the largest body Japan could pos
sibly raise. There is today no reliable esti-
mate of the size of the cars forces. Their
numbers and character are matters of mys-
terry Foreigners taking notes here and
there throughout those portions of Russia
accessible TO travellers see many bodies of
armed men, but are never permitted to OBJ
serve any large assemblage. The troops
are scattered over the broad area of the
empire. Millions have been spent in the
past few years upon the organization of
this host Some critics have interpreted
the disarmament proposals as evidence that
the car found he was reaching his financial
limit in this enterprise and hoped to call a
halt all along the line before he was COM
PEELED for economical reasons to check his
own military preparations. Meanwhile. the
work on the trans Siberian road is being
pressed and the end of the line is steadily
drawing nearer the coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26
To Canada.

You've been much advertised of late in
rhyme as we'll as prose,
You are featured on the posters as the
Lady of the Shows"
And no doubt you have suspected that
while interest is warm
It's your duty to the public to come for
ward and perform.
But troubles a toboggan. It's very gen
tie ride
When first you feel the swift exhilaratior
of slide.
But when you've got we'll under way, mis-
takes you cannot mend
And perhaps you find smash-up when
you hit the other end.
As a rule this lands too busy to be giving
much advice.
But We'll make this slight exception
you're so neighborly and nice.
Preserve your affability and amiable re-
pose.
Beware of the tQboggan, gentle lady of the
SHOWS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26
Bombs and Strikes Can't Mix.
From the Philadelphia Times.

The strike of law-abiding workingmen
Will always command the sympathy of the
community and IT is very rare indeed that
such strikes fail to accomplish the best re-
suits for labor; but the moment that law
lessness becomes an element of the labor
strike without arousing the most agrees
sive resentment on the part of strikers
employers have the very best reasons for
refusing to arbitrate or even confer with
those who come with lawlessness as their
weapon. Whenever the anarchist shall APP
pear in a labor strike every honest work
ingman should come to the front to cause
the swiftest exposure and punishment of
the lawless, and no labor strike that thus
acts in support of the majesty of the law
will be likely to fail in any reasonable de-
mand while every strike that is prosti-
tuted to anarchy not only dooms itself to
failure, but must bring dishonor upon
labor. Bombs and strikes can't mix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26
Dynamite rs an Argument,
From the New York Times.

+ rom INC New 1Ofk IINItS.
OF course the idea of the strikers is that
they can brighten the authorities or the
employers into compliance with their de-
mands. Nothing could be more absurd.
They simply give the employers the right
to demand the aid of the authorities in
maintaining order and putting down yio-
ience, and the authorities have to do it,
or public opinion would make their lives
wretched. Almost any American com
munity will stand good deal in the way
of inconvenience and loss in case of q
strike, but violence they will not stand.
They take it a challenge to assert and
defend their most sacred rights, and they
will not be dared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26
Mr.. Roots Patriotism.

The decision of Mr. Reed to leave public
life and become a member of the New York
bar afforded the text for good deal OF
writing at the time There were many who
applauded his choice. He had discovered,
as they thought, the hollowness of mere
fame and after years of service to the
people at a small annual salary had at last
wisely decided to make a little money Be
sides, in his new career he would be his
own master and free from the thousand
and one annoyances that beset man in
high office Some wondered If he didn't
regret ever having gone into politics, and
pointed out how snug his fortune would
now be if from the first he had addressed
himself to the law.
In the case Of Mr.. Root we have the
other picture presented. He addressed him
self to the law from the first, and with
great success. He is easily one of the first
of American lawyers He has for years
had the pick of a remunerative practice in
the metropolis of the country. He has been
his own man, and has enjoyed life He is
nearly as old as Mr.. Reed, though neither
is an old man. But he does not hesitate to
give up his personal freedom, his remu-
nerative law practice, and the comforts of
private station, to accept a public office
WHICH dl lIllS lllllt imposes VI an
unusual nature. He is booked for a siege
of as hard and as difficult work as has
fallen to the lot of any cabinet officer of
recent years. There is neither money nor
ease in his choice, but a sacrifice of both
in his making it.
In responding to the Presidents call at
this time Mr.. Root will serve the country
beyond the boundaries of the War Depart
rnent He has set patriotic example. The
country needs the services of her strongest
and her best. The voice of the people has
imposed new duties upon the government,
and such as can only be properly dis
charged by a united effort fashioned and
directed by those who love the country
more than they do their personal advance
ment or the ease and emoluments of pri-
waite station Mr.. Root is entitled, as is a
soldier. to the public aDplause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26
The French Army Changes.

The French army changes just noted by
cable are the direct result of the Dreyfus
revelations, showing how wretchedly the
higher war offices Were misused by their
incumbents during the recent reign of in
justice ana deception. Gems. Pellieux and
Negr.er are degraded. The press of Paris
seems to take the announcements calmly
realizing, perhaps, that the ministry will
fail in its task if it does not in some degree
apply retributive measures to the men who
have nearly wrecked the French republic
Gen. Pellieux was accused of lying to the
minister of war in connection with certain
matters affecting the moral relations Of
Col. Piquart. This affair shows how far
the Dreyfus evil had penetrated into the
army organization. Not only was forgery
committed by the cabal which undertook
TO destroy the Jewish captain, burt every
officer who in any degree championed him
was marked for persecution. Picquart was
one of these. AS a result of his activity in
behalf of the prisoner he was compromised
in 4 love affair by means of a secret search
of his house and private papers. Divorce
proceedings followed The new minister of
war. upon assuming office, was scandaliZed
to find that a high officer of the army mad
abused his power to cause domestic trouble
The new government shows by the action
of yesterday that it Is not afraid of the
army that it is strong and brave enough
to replace the false servants of the republic
with better men, and that it can coura-
geously go forward with an honest inquiry
into the case of Dreyfus. The world will
admire France the more for having risen
to the plane of justice after groveling So
ANONYMOUSLY in the mire for a long sea-
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26

Il tell you what les do said Cracker
Jim to some of his fellow soldiers in the
Philippines. Les stop the war"
How'll we do it?'
Les get the consent of the general to
go after Aguinaldo as the all-round tough
citizen that he is. Eff we can quit calm
ourse'fs an army an organize ourse'fs as
a posse, III guarantee that We'll have
Aguinaldo lynched all good and proper in
side of thirty-six hours
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26
An Effort MT Distinctions.

Whats the difference" said Mr.. Bly,
kins, with the air of man who is asking a
conundrum, between an error of Judgment
and blame-fool blunder?"
II doubt whether there is any," said the
friend.
Yes, there is a heap of difference. Ones
a mistake you make when you are running
business yourself and the others a mis-
take you make when somebody has hired
you"