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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22

the fundamental principle OF art in
dress. as in all else. lies IN the lines.
Therefore she will pay attention to
them rather than to the adornment OF
the gown.
Many cloth gowns will be worn.
Colors will not be SO brilliant as they
are now. Grays, soft browns, dark
blues, puppies and black will be Of
fered in great variety.
Skirts will be cut bias. hung on a
separate lining, and will have the flare
OF the winter about the foot They
will have no fullness at all, and over
the hips and back they viii be worn
more narrow than now. The placket
hole is closed with buttons On all the
spring models, and it is well for the
home dressmaker to know that this
accentuates the fat back so desirable
at present. In place of rufies and
double Skirts the new gown. have or
namental stitchings that carry out the
effect of fiounces without breaking the
long lines of the figure in that gro
tesque manner so popular with the
winter skirt.
Boleros and simulated boleros will
be effected by the spring costume. No
quarter length jackets will appear
They have teen discarded because they.
too, like fiounces and overskirts. break
the lines of the figure. Short Jackets
will be worn, hose for slender folk ex-
tending only o the waist at the back,
but reaching some inches below, in
points, in front. Long lines are ad-
TOcated for the front of the waist
Revers, beginning broad at the shout
der and gradually narrowing to point
at the belt. give the desired effect.
Other waists open slightly at the neck
to show a silk chemisette, and the sides
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22
EATING REDHOT CHARCOAL
Very Unpleasant Piece of Arab Trickery
to Watch.


A small brazier full OF redhot char
coal was brought, says the Gentlemans
Magazine. Seating himself on the
floor in front of this the Arab picked
out with pair of iron pinchers a big
lump, which he broke into small frag-
ments, one of which he put into his
mouth; swaying his body to and fro,
uttering a series of semi-suppressed
groans, he munched the hot charcoal
between his teeth. When he had re-
tanned it nearly a minute he spat it out
and took up another piece. The opera
ton appeared to cause him great pain.
He rolled his eyes wildly and at times
the saliva dripped from the corners OF
his mouth. Persians are said to be ut
terly callous to human suffering, but
Mahmoud Bey was so much upset that
he got up and went out of the room
The prince, too, was visibly affected.
To me the performance appeared
mere piece of vulgar trickery. BY
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22
WINNIPE0OSIS LETTER,
From Dennis Twohey Who Went From
Austin, MIMI. March, 1898.


Winnipegosis, Man., Jan. %, 1899.
Der jamin Davies, Esq, Canadian.
Government Agent, ST. Paul, Mimi,
Dear Sfr:-I have great pleasure In
writing you these few lines to let you
know how like my new location and
how l have been getting along since
l left Southern Minnesota. like this
country well, the climate agrees with
me and my family at all seasons, and
taken all around it is away ahead of
Minnesota. I may say that we have
not had one storm yet this winter. As
regards the productives of the soil, I
consider it beats Southern Minnesota. I
am a practical farmer, but have never
seen such vegetables in my life az I
have seen raised here. AS regards
grain Of al! kinds, 1 have seen splen-
did yields, in fact any man who can
not get along here and make a good
living cannot do it anywhere.
We have abundance of wood for fuel,
timber for building, and lots OF hay.
1 have got good water on my place
about "a feet. I have a good class of
neighhors around me, and have been
well used by everybody 1 have been
able to get lots of work for myself
and team at fair wages, whenever
wanted it, and I think any ono else
can In, he same. 1 would not care to -
return TO Minnesota ] "a. sir. your
very truly,
(Sisred) DENNIS TWOHE1
The government has agents in sew
eral of the states, any of whom will be .
pleased to give you information, as 70
free homestead lands to those desiring
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22

The Popping Stone" marks the spot
where Sir Walter Scott asked Miss
Carpenter to marry him. 1t is situated
in the beautiful valley of the Irthing,
at Gilsland, an inland watering place
near Carlisle. The popping stone is
visited by many thousands during the
summer months and, it is said, many a
iaggard lover has had his courage
screwed up to popping point at this
romantic spot. In the immediate
neighborhood may also be seen
"Mumps Ha,' which Scott immortal
ICED in Guy Mannering," while lit
tie farther afield the Roman wall and
Lanercost priOry prove attractions to
visitors to Gilsland.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22

4 German aut hority has recently an
nounced the dis covery of tree III the
forests Of central India which has
most curious characteristics. The
leaves Of the tree are of highly SEN
sitive nature, and so full of electricity
that whoever touches one of them re-
ceives an electric shock. 1t has a
very singular effect upon a magnetic
needle, and will influence it at a dis
lance Of even 20 feet. The electrical
strength of the tree varies according
to the time Of day, it being strongest
at midday and weakest at midnight.
In wet weather its powers disappear
altogether. Birds never approach the
rec, ncr have insects ever been seen
upon it.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22

This anecdote is related of the Aus
TRAN emperor: A sentence had been
pronounced in a criminal court, and
the document was brought in to the
emperor for his signature. He had
Just commenced writing his name
when tear fell from his eye, blotting
out the letters. The emperor folded
the paper together and handed it to
his secretary, saying: "Tears wipe out
all guilt. I can not subscribe the tudg-
ment. My name is obliterated; de-
stroy the paper and let the guilty one
live"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22

cile, wearing out a none too prosper
Gus existence, the recipient of a
grudging charity from his wife's
relatives. The satisfaction of hav-
ing provided three heirs presump-
tive to the throne may possibly be
some consolation, for had she not done
her duty in this regard her life would
have been, indeed, pitiable.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22
Two Schools.

1T may pain you to notice." said the
realist, that I am worth much more
in the market than you" Not the
least discomfort" said the idealist
Even now the mule is worth more
than the horse. indianapolis Jour.
nal
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22
It's we'll to begin at the top of the

It's well to begin at the top of the
According to the laws of good So
ciety in China, young widows shon....
not remarry. WidowhOod is therefore
held in the highest esteem, and the
Older the widow grows the more agree
able her position becomes. Should she
reach 90 years she may, by applying to
the emperor, get a sum of money with
which to buy tablet. on which her
virtues are named. The tablet is
placed over the door at the principal
entrance of her house
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22

marry his brother.
Now her once love-
ly coloring has
changed to a pallor
that the rouge pot
only makes yellow,
and the worst fea-
lures of her face,
the mouth, has be-
come uglier than
ever. Apparently
she is far from hap
py, if her express
sion indicates the
state of her mind.
No wonder she has
lost the comelinesS
of youth and hap
piness, for her be-
loved mother, to
whom she. was so
fondly devoted, died
last year, and her
ather is an imbe-
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22
What "AIabastine" Il.

Alabastine is a durable and natural
coating for walls and ceilings. It is
entirely different from all ''kalsomine"
preparations. Alabastine comes in
white or twelve beautiful tints, and is
ready for use by adding cold water.
1t is put up in dry powder form in
fve-pound packages, with full direc-
lions on every package. Alabastine is
handsome, cleanly and permanent. It
can be re-coated and retinted at slight
expense Paint dealers and druggists
sell Alabastine and furnish card OF
tints.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22

. Their proximity to the sea and their
familiarity with sailors affects not
only the phraseology Of the South
street merchants, but even their meth
Cd of spelling. A dealer in fish dis
plays conspicuously sign reading,
'Terrapin for Sail Here"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22
HOrseless Cabs In New York.

One year ago a company put thirteen
horseless electric cabs for hire on the
streets OF New York; today the same
company oper ates 100 cabs, and they
are so popular that they have to be
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22
SPRING GOWNS And WHAT THEY PORTRAY

taken from the public cab stands and
kept in the cab house to fill telephone
and messenger orders for regular Gus
toners
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22

General Palmer, former gold demo-
cratic candidate for president, is pre-
pairing series of articles reminiscent
of Lincoln, with whom he was init
mate
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22

Hewitt sat at the table next to
yours at the restaurant yesterday and
I don't see how you could laugh at the
stale stories that Gruet was telling.
Jewitt-He was paying for his dinner.
What to Eat
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22
PRAYERS for Harcourt.

A band of Jealous young Englis
high-churchrnen are keeping Lent b
praying daily for the conversion of 81
William Vernon Harcourt.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22

The Indian populat ton Of the United8
States is 24S,34O. In 1892 they were
lords OF the whole country; now they
have reserved for them ia, 496 square
miles.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22

Troubles of q Prln-
Boston Herald:
They say that the
duchess of York
has lost every bit
of good looks she
possessed as a
young girl. 1t was
"beaute du diable"
with her, and faded
when the duke of
Clarence died and
she was made to
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22

The theorist is all right until it Is
time to make a practical demonsrra-
ton.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22

1t is surprising how many people
there are in every town who violate
city ordinances.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-22
floods. Sn4dabanM
Bar the Palm.
22Zaxsz

DDS Pills cure liver ills the nenirritating and
O. cathartic to take with Hoods SarsaparIiIa,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-08

with each oShsr, which Is tho repeatedly
declared policy Of tho United States.
In this connection repeat my former
recommendations that q portion of the
gold holdings shall be placed in a trust
fund from which greenbacks shall be re-
deemed upon presentation, but when once
redeemed shall not thereafter be paid out
except for gold.
Tho Merchant Marine.
The value Of an American merchant
marine to the extension Of our CONNER
cial trade and the strengthening Of our
power upon the sea invites the immediate
action of congress. Our national devel-
opment will be one-sided and unsatis-
factory so long as the remarkable growth
of our inland Industries remains unac-
ompanied by progress on the seas. y
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-08

clined by tho British commissioners, an
adjournment vas taken until the boun-
Diary should be adjusted By the two gov
ernments. The subject has been receiv-
Ing tho careful attention which tts inns
portance demands. with the result that 8
modus vivendi for provisional deInarca.
tions in the region about the head Of
Lynn canal has been agreed upon; and 1t
Is hoped that the negotiations now In
progress between the two governments
will end in an agreement for the es tab.
lishment and uelimitation Of a permanent
boundary #
Apart from these questions growing out
Of our relationship with our nothern
neighbor, the most friendly disposition
and ready agreement have marked the
discussion of numerous matters arising In
the vast and intimate intercourse of the
United States with Great Britain. y.
This government has maintained an at
titude Of neutrality in the unfortunate
contest between Great Britain and the
Boer states of Africa We have remained
faithful to the precept of avoiding en-.
tangling alliances as to affairs not Of our
direct concern. Had circumstances sug-
gested that the parties to the quarrel
would have welcome any kindly express
SAOA VI GAe uOpo VI Gne AMcIACuA pOopA0
that war might be averted, good offices
would have been gladly rendered.
Violence Against Aliens.
For the fourth time in the present de-
cade question has arisen with the govern
ment of Italy in regard to the lynching of
italian subjects. The latest of these de-
plorable events occurred at Tallulah, La ,
whereby five unfortunates, Of Italian
origin, were taken from Jail and hanged.
Because Of defective federal jurisdiction
the president recommends legislation
giving federal courts power Of prosecution
in similar cases.
The Pacific Cable.
Without repeating the observations OF
my special message of Feb. 10, 1899, con-
corning the necessity of q cable to Manila,
respectfully invite attention to it. I
recommend that In case the congress
should not take measures to bring about
this result by direct action of the govern
ment, the postmaster general be author
lied to invite competitive bids for the
establishment of cable: the company
making the best responsible bid to be
awarded the contract; the successful
company to give ample bonds to insure
the completion of the work within a rea-
sonable time.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-08
BANKING AND CURRENCY.
Gold Standard and Enlarged Powers for
National Banks.

Gold Standard and Enlarged Powers for
National Banks.
Increased activity in industry, with its
welcui..e .Attcndanc-a larger employment
for labor at higher wages-gives to the
body OF the people q larger power to alb
sorb the circulating medium. 1t is fur
ther true that year by year, with larger
areas of land under cultivation, the in
creasrg agricultural products, cotton,
corn and wheat. call for a larger volume
of money supply. This is especially
noticeable at the crop harvesting and
crop moving period.
In its early history the national bank
ing act seemed to prove reasonable
avenue through which needful additions
to the circulation could from time to time
be made. Changing conditions have ap-
parently rendered it now imperative to
that end. The high margin in bond &C.
curities required, resulting from large
premiums which government bonds COM
mavd in the market, or the tax on note
issues, or both operating together, appear
to be the influences which impair its pub
lie utility.
The attention Of congress Is respectfully
invited to this important matter with the
view of ascertaining whether or not such
reasonable notifications can be made in
the national banking act as will render
its service in the particulars here referred
to more responsive to the people needs.
again urge that national banks be au-
thorizcd to organize with a capital of
$25,0OO.
Goid Standard Should Be Maintained.
urgently recommend that to support
the existing gold Standard and to main
tain 1.-The parity in value Of the coins OF
the two metals (gold and silver) and the
equal power of every dollar at oil times
in the market and in the payment OF
debts" the secretary Of the treasury be
given additional power and charged with
the 7!-+- ; sell Tr:,cl etGtcs bonds and
to employ such other effective means as
may be necessary to IT, IDS. The au-
tho54yy s4Ao..4A lnC4uue me power to sell
bonds ON long and short time, as condi.
tiuus .Aluy require, and should provide fol
n rate of interest lower than that fixed by
The act of JAN IA, 1879.
Our receipts now equal our expendi.
,bures. deficient revenues no longer create
alarm. Let us remove the only remain
Ing cause by comforting the full and nee.
ess>.Ay puwv4 Oh vi.o seu4 eoe.iy Of the treas
TRY and impose upon him the duty to up
hold present gold STANDARD and preserve
the coins Of the two metals on q parity
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-08
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
EFiendliness Has characterized Dealin g
With Other Nations.

Friendliness Has characterized Dealin &,
With Other Nations.
A review of our relations with foreign
states Is presented with such recommen
dations as are deemed appropriate Many
of the references are to minor incidents
and events in states on this continent
Our increasing intimate relations with
Germany are cited at considerable length
the history of Nicaragua canal negotia
tions during tho past year is given, and
the appointment of q new commission de-
tailed Good progress has been made by
this commission, but under the law q
comprehensive and complete investigation
is called for, which will require much
labor and considerable time Tor it's accom-
plishment. The work will be prosecuted
as expeditiously as possible, and a report
made at the earliest practicable date.
The great Importance of this work can
not be too often or too strongly pressed
upon the attention of the congress In
my message of q year ago expressed my
views of the necessity of a canal which
would link the two great oceans, to which
again invite your consideration. The
reasons then presented for early action
are even stronger now.
Alaskan Boundary aud Other Matt0r1
In my last annual message I referred to
the pending negotiations with Great Brit
ain in respect to the dominion of Canada
BY means Of an executive agreement q
Joint high commission had been created
for the purpose Of adjusting all unsettled
questions between the United States and
Canada, embracing twelve subjects
among which were the questions of the
fur seals, the fisheries Of the coast and
contiguous inland waters, the Alaskan
boundary, the transit of merchandise in
bond the alien labor laws, mining rights
reciprocity in trade, revision Of the agree
ment respecting naval vessels in the Great
Lakes a more complete marking Of parts
of the boundary. provision for the con.
veyance of criminals and for wrecking
and salvage.
Much progress had been made by
the commission toward the ad
justmenc Of many of these ques
tions where it bccame apparent thai
an irreconcilahlc difference Of views was
entertained respecting the delimitation oil
the ALASKAN boundary In the failure OF
an agreement as to the meaning of arti
cles aud Of the treaty of 1895 between
Russia and Great Britain, which defined
the boundary between Alaska and Can
ada, the American commissioners pro
posed that the subject of the boundary
be laid aside and that the remaining
questions Of difference be proceeded
with, some of viii IA were SO fa1
bdvAnced as to assure tho probability
, Vi u settlement This being de
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-08
HAWAII, ALASKA, PORTO RICO.

Some Liquidation 10 Badly Needed in
Each of These Territories.
Some embarrassment in administration
has occurred by reason Of the peculiar
status which the Hawaiian islands at pres
ent occupy under the joint resolution of
annexation approved July z, 1885, While
by that reason the republic Of Hawaii a.
an independent nation was extinguished,
it's separate sovereignty destroyed and its
property and possessions vested in the
United States, yet a complete establish
ment for it's government under our sys'
tenn was not effected.
1t is manifestly Important therefore,
that an act shall be presented as speedily
as possible erecting these islands into q
judicial district, providing for the ap-
pointment Of a Judge and other proper
officers and methods of procedure in ap-
pellate proceedings, and that the govern
ment Of this newly acquired territory
under the federal constitution shall be
fully defined and provided for.
A necessity for immediate legislative
relief also exists in the territory Of
Alaska.
The time is also ripe for the adoption Of
temporary: form of government for
Porto Rico.
Presented to this congress are great op-
portunities. With them come great re-
sponsibilities The powers conf1ded to us
increase our weight of obligation to the
people, and we must be profoundly sensi-
tive of them as we contemplate the new
and grave problems which confront us.
Aiming only at the public good, we cam
not err. A right Interpretation Of the
peoples will and Of duty cannot
fail to insure wise measures for
the welfare Of the islands, which
have come under the authority Of the
United States and inure to the common
interest and lasting honor of our country.
Never has this nation had more abundant
cause than during the past year for
thankfulness to God for manifold bless
ings and mercy, for which we make rev.
erent acknowledgement.
WILLIAM M'KINLEY. .
Executive Mansion, Dec. s, 1899.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-08
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS.

Msda ais for Volunteers, Postal Service,
the Gallant Navy, Pensions.
The president details the reorganization
of the army and recommends that con-
gress provide T. special medal of honor
for the volunteers. regulars sailors and
Voluntarily s n remained lin in the service after
their terms of enlistment had expired.
The force now in Manila consists Of 905
officers and 3O,575 regulars and 594 officers
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-08

Executive Onloer tho Military Governor.
The civil governor advises the military
governor on all public civil questions and
presides over the advisory council He,
Ia general, performs the duties which are
performed by secretaries of state in our
own system of government.
The advisory council consists of eight
members elected bv the people within the
territorial limits which are defined in the
order of the commanding general.
The authorities OF the Sulu islands
have accepted the succession OF the United
States to the rights of spain and our flag
floats over that territory. On the 10th Of
August, 1899, Brigadier General J. G.
Bates, u. S. N, negotiated an agreement
with the Sulu chief and with his chiefs.
which transmit herewith But by the
article A the sovereignty Of the United
States over the whole archipelago of Jolo
and it's dependencies ia declared and &C.
knowledged.
Tagal Rebellion Near an End.
Everything indicates that with the
speedy suppression of the Tagalo rebellion
the archipelago will soon resume its Or
binary course under the protection of our
sovereignty, and the people Of those fa-
vored islands will enjoy prosperity and
a freedom which they have never known
before.
The future government of the Philip
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-11-02
MAGE & MUIR, PUBLISHERS.
The South African War.

Late reports from South Africa are to
the effect that the Eoers have net thrown
up the sponge by long odds, and there is
little doubt that the war between the
British and Eoers will be the most stub
bornly contested con hict of'moGern times
although it is to be hoped that it will be
-of short duration. The loss of life has
been something fearful, and the manner
in which the Beers are picking off the
British officers is enough to make the
rank and file contented with their lot.
A commission in the British army is not
the nest desirable possession, this fall,
and the average man would be contented
without it, still England has plenty of
sons who are proud to offer up their lives,
that the glory of their country may be
upheld. The final success of the British
arms is beyond q~uestion,-as to the jus
tice Of Britain claims, time will tell, but
at present and at this distance, it is diff
cult 10 pass upon both sides having
plenty of argument to present.