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The age-herald., 1900-03-20
JOHNSTON MEN
 WERE OBSTINATE. No Agreement Reached in Lee. County and Majority Dr.
 ders a Convention.

Columbus, Ga., March 19.-(Special) )-The- Lee county democratic executive commit- tee met at Opelika, Ala, today Twenty nine members, two thirds of the commt- tee, were present, and harmonious meet ing was held. None of the Johnston minor- ity were present. The committee unani- mously passed a resolution and submitted, to H. M. Wilson, chairman of the demo- cratic executive committee, and H. P. Rem fro, D. Watkins and William Dukes, mem- bers of the central committee, who have refused 10 meet with the majority of the committee.
 proposition to submit all differences be- tween the minority and majority of the committee to the democratic state execu- tive committee which will be in session in Montgomery on the 2Sd for decision, and the committee would abide by it's decision. The Johnson minority refused to agree to- this.
 The executive committee then called a county convention for April 21 1900. The delegates to it to be elected April IA, and all white men are invited to participate who will support the principles and nomi- ne~s of the democratic party. It Is thought the Johnston minority will take some ac-. ton now. If they will call q fair primary. or q convention is ordered by the demo- cratic state executive committed the Mor-. gan men will still be willing-to participate. The convention called will name full county ticket and eect a new executive committee
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ernment, as in some form we have given all our other territories. I am one of these who believe that this latter Is the only humane just and practicable policy"
 The Philippine commission
 Calling attention to the reports of the Philippine commission which, he said, showed these people at this time incapable of self government, and quoted from an account of the cruel and inhuman treat ment these people received at the hands of Spain for centuries, given by Dr. Wor- cester, dean of Michigan university, Judge Snodgress closed with the following peror- ation, which created profound sensation.
 "When l see a people, who for more than three centuries of oppression have worn out hopeless lives in generation after generation beneath the rule of the Span- dardS of the most merciess masters this world has ever seen placed in the hands of tine only free and just government in the world with the ultimate purpose of perfect development of all their capacities for local government and their eternal re- tention under the protection of our flag, l have tine right to say that God did it, as I have the right to say he made the flowers to grow and the birds to sing and men to rule in mercy and justice through out the world some day, as day by day he evidences such purpose by these national changes and reconstructions.
 'I wild not stop here to dwell on commer- tldl duNdHtdSeS 10 uN0Se people ana 10 us. The man who does not know that the peo- pie of this country and of the south espec- iaaly, will be blessed never before in these changed conditions needs no sugges- tion and VIII listen to no argument of mine. With the building of the Nicaragua canal with this vast frontage for a trade with SO0oO0O00 people who need our iron and coal and cotton it passes belief that there could be debate about it.
 "One thing at least is certain-it will never be changed. We can fight retention If we will, we can advocate contraction if we will. but the people wiM never contract nor will our party so demand in conven- ton.
 There never yet was party which suc- ceeded upon advocacy of abandoning the fruits of a successful war and never will be.
 Against Oppression
 "Our battle cry will be against oppression of the new words of the nation. We will wiring from them no tribute. We will make of them no vassals We will tolerate against them no sepcial oppression, under any power of congress, call it imperialism or what you may. Congress has now launched this issue. Democrats, claim the territories and say special taxation upon them different from that imposed on any other American territory is oppression. In this We all agree and this will be our issue. This means success-if we stand by it. More means party defeat as sure as there is a God in heaven. We want to succeed; we must succeed, but to do so we must present living, aggressive issues, not dead nega-
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Rican Tariff Bill and TRUSTS ARE ALSO ATTACKED The Platform Was Practically Created by MT. Bryan. ON IT HE IS READY TO STAND Populists Adopted Practically the Same Principles, and Both Conventions
 Were Enthusiastic for Great
 Democratic Leader
ON IT HE IS READY TO STAND

Lincoln, Neb., March 19.-In effect Will fam J. Bryan announced tonight to the democratic party and to the nation at large the platform which he considers best for the democratic party, especially upon which he desires to stand If nominated at the Kansas City convention. The platform which was adopted by the Nebraska dem- oeracy, with the greatest enthusiasm, re- aff1rms the Chicago platform, declares for '16 to l." opposes a large standing army, denounces the action of the republican party on the Porto Rico tariff bill, declares against trusts and 'dmperialism' and fa- by. popular vote.
 E The platform is practically the creation of MT. Bryan. He did not write it personally, but he was consulted concerning it and be- fore 1t was read to the convention he had approved of it throughout.
 The platform adopted by the populist convention was substantially the same as that adopted by the democrats. It differs sential point.
 Both conventions today were enthusiastic for Bryan to the last degree, and every mention of his name was greeted with cheers of delight and approval Instructions were given to both delegations to stand for MT. Bryan in the Kansas City and Sioux Falls conventions.
The age-herald., 1900-03-20
HOUSE REFUSED ID CONCUR IN THE
 AMENDMENT ID PORTO RICO BILL
Democrats Supported the Motion in the Haps That t Would
 Avoid Further Delay in Extending Relief

today The legislative, executive and judi cial appropriation bills carrying more than s25 ,O0o,oOO, was passed without debate. The measures providing for the appointment by the president of three commissioners to adjudicate and settle claims of citizens of the United States against Spain growing out of the war with Spain, was also passed without opposition.
 The sum of $50 900 annually is appropri- ated for the expense of the commission.
 MT. Davis, in charge of the measure, ex- plained that the claims would be varied in character, but would relate to large extent to the destruction of property of American citizens in Cuba. Many claims, however, would relate to personal wrongs suffered by American citizens. Notable among such wrongs were those suffered by Mrs. Ruiz, whose husband, a dentist of Philadelphia was tortured and murdered in Cuba. Mir. Davis expressed the belief that substantially all of the claims had already been filed with the state depart ment, and they aggregated about $2O,OOO,- 600.
 Bills were passed to extend the time for
 he completion of the incline railroad on West Mountain, Hot Springs reservation, and appropriating $5OO,0OO for the erection of public building at Atlanta, Ga.
 The senate agreed to the request of the house that conference on the bill appro- priating $2O, ,95O,0O0 for the benefit of the people of Porto Rico, and Senators Allison, Hale and Cockrel were appointed as the senate conferees.
 For brief time the Porto Rican govern ment and tariff measure was under consd- eration.
 Mir Foraker, in charge of the bill, sub mitted some committee amendments. IA few of them were agreed to, but the impor- tant ones are still pending. A free trade amendment to the bill was offered by Sem atc, Beveridge.
 Tiae senate held brief executive session, adjourning at 4:45 D. m.
The age-herald., 1900-03-20
WHEELER MAY BE
 GIVEN A COMMAND
With Headquarters at Chicago TilIman Denies Interest in
 Alabama Senatorial Fight.

Washington, March 19-(Special )-Gener- dent to command a department with head quarters at Chicago. The president is at present very much disposed to assign him to that duty, but is waiting the return of Secretary Root from Cuba.
 General Wheeler returned from the Phil ippines intending to appear before the bar of the house and ask to be sworn in as A representative from Alabama. He called < on the president and was told that his resignation. rendered prior to the assem- bling of congress, would not be accepted suntil Secretary Roots return, and advised him to await the secretary's return before taking steps towards seeking seat in the house.
 It is very doubtful whether the general is the opinion of many lawyers that his performance of military duty after elec- ton made him ineligible.
 There is no personal opposition to General WheeiSi. Iidcticdliy every IHeHIUer or congress would rejoice to see him in the house again. They recognize his bravery and splendid war record, but feel that the law prevents him being member.
 General Wheeler has drawn no pay as brigadier general since April last, nor travel pay. The president is anxious to have con- gress provide Wheeler with an appoint ment as brlgadier general in the regular army, with a view of his retirement at that rank. He has made no recommendation to congress yet, but expects to do so before adjournment, and will include Generals Lee and Wilson in the recommendations. General Wheeler says he knows nothing of the presidents intention to send him to Chicago.
 bama to take part in the senatorial cam paign, Senator Tilman says he has invita- tions to speak in Alabama to discuss the dispensary question at Birmingham, but has accepted none as yet He says he has too good a sense of propriety to take part in the Alabama senatorial campaign. There are strong indications. however, that his personal sympathies are with Johnston
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Admiral Dewey at Savannah

Savannah, Ga, March 19.-Admiral and Mrs. Dewey arrived on their special train from Washington this evening at 65O The streets from the depot to the hotel were, lined with people, who waited an hour in a gusty rain to welcome the distinguished guests. The admiral and his wife were driven at once to their hotel in a closed carriage.
 The entertainment begins tomorrow with a trip down the river and harbor on the revenue cutter Hamilton General Nelson A. Miles will join the party tomorrow, ar-t irving In the forenoon from Port Royal.
The age-herald., 1900-03-20
LOOKS LIKE BASE BALL
Movement on Foot in Memphis to Orr
 ganizs Southern League

Memphis, Tenn, March 19-A movement Is on foot to organize a permanent south ern baseball league with Memphis, Nash vile, Little Rock, Atlanta Birmingham, Montgomery, Noble and possibly New Orleans as franchise members of the league. A strong undercurrent is being work2d to o1garlize the league on business principles. Charles Frank will manage ':he Memphis club and If Newt Fisher can secure his release from the Minneapolis club ~ tlars had assurances from substan- tial tusiness men eff Nashville for suffic- tent support to put in a good team there.
The age-herald., 1900-03-20
s77,o0O.ooo of Old Bonds

Washington, March 19.-The total amount of old bonds turned into the trasury today in exchange for the new two per cents. was S27,OOO,O00 making the total to date ST 0OO,- 900. Of the entire amount all but 2,S63, 500 was on behalf of national banks which al- ready have the bonds on deposit to secure circulation or public deposits or both.
The age-herald., 1900-03-20
Republican Nominntlons

Little Rock, Ark, March 19.-The repub- lican convention of the Fifth district at VanBuren today nominated Ulysses s. Bratton of Searcy county for congress, Charles M. Green, of Harrison, and J. F. Henly, of Marshall, were elected to the national convention and instructed to vote for President Mckinley.
The age-herald., 1900-03-20
The Texas at Galveston

Galveston, Tex, March 19-The cruiser New York and the battleship Texas arr rived yesterday evening. The reception committee went out and met the admiral and stan today. The officers have received invitations to various social functions. and the tackles are to be enter tained
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 they now exist and the retirement of na- tional bank notes as rapidly as greenbacks can be substituted for them.
 Private Monopoiies Conden ned
 "We believe that private monepolies are indefensible and intolerable, and we con demn the national administration for its failure to enforce the present law against the trusts or to recommend moro effective law
 '.We favor state constitution which will prohibit the organization of monopoly within the state, and also prevent a monop- oly organized elsewhere from doing business within the state; but we further believe that congress should supplement these effects of the state by legislation which will require every corporation, before en- gazing in interstate commerce to show that 1t has no water in its stock, and that 1t has neither attempted in the past nor Is at tempting to monopolize any branch of busi- ness or the production of any article Of mercha ndise.
 'eIn it's platform of 1860 the republican party declared that the maintenance or the principles promulgated in the declaration or independence and embodied in the federal constitution (vz: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed with lnanen- able rights; that governments are institute ed to secure their rights; and that govern ments derive their just powers from the O-7sN.ANNt'. N~NN preservation of our republican institutions, but the republican party under its present leadership is endangering the preservation of republican institutions by placing the dollar above the man in the construction or government and of violating the principles that it once declared to be essential. 'sWe condemn the Porto Rtcan ta14H pali recently passed by a republican house or representatives as bold and open viola tion of the nations orGsnic law and a fragrant breach of good faith.
 I've assert that the constitution tolio"s the flag ard denounce the doctrine that an executive or a congress created and limited by the constitution, can exercise lawful authority beyond that constitution or in violation of it. Believing that a na- tion cannot long edure haM republic and half empire we oppose wars of conquest ard coloria al possessions.
 ''Tgle Fiipinos cannot be citizens with out endargering cur civilizations; they cannot be subjects without endange:i ing our form of government and as we are not willing to surrender our civilization CT to convert a republic into an empire, we favor an immediate declaration of the nations purpose to give the Fiiicnos- first, a stable form of-government; second. independence and third, protection from
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GreelY Resignh

Washington, March 19--Arthur P Cree ly, assistant commissioners of patents. re- signed today.
The age-herald., 1900-03-20
THE SENATE

Washington, March 19.-Two measures of national importance and many of slightly lesser interest were passed by the senate
The age-herald., 1900-03-20
SOUTHERN DEMOCRACY CELEBRATES
 ANNIVERSARY IF BRYAN'S BIRTH
Hon. John w. TOmHHon Spob on Alabama, Here We Res" ]"
 Judge SnOdgaS Created Profound SegafOn

ernment, as in some form we have given all our other territories. I am one of these who believe that this latter is the only humane just and practicable policy"
The age-herald., 1900-03-20

Today ddUertising is as necessary to the trdnsaction of certain tines of bust ness ds steam and electricity are to nsaehSnery.-R. J. Cumming.
The age-herald., 1900-03-20
NEBRASKA DEMOCRATS R[AFF|RN
 THE FAMOUS CHICAGO PLATFORM
Republican Administration Denounced for Recent Action on Porto
 RCan Tariff Bill and Its ImpefabHc Policy,

banks are to be permitted to issue and con- trol the volume of paper money for their own profit, we reiterate our demand for the financial system which recognizes the gov ernment's sovereign right to issue all money, whether coin or paper, and we de- mand the retention of the greenbacks as they now exist and the retirement of na- tional bank notes as rapidly as greenbacks can be substituted for them.
The age-herald., 1900-03-20
THE WEATHER

FATR TODAY AND WEDNESDAY; COLDER TUESDAY IN NORTHERN PORTION; FRESH SOUTHWEST WINDS.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-19

''Ihen you dOn't-loUe him2''
I gave him reason to think might be
yes. Oh, Barbara, how could l, do you
think?'' the girl moaned in a voice of
anguish, burying her face in the Others
lap.
He is very nice,'' Mrs. Hallet MUIR
INJURED undoubtedly.
HE asked me to wire him when ]
got here, D." the girl went on breathlessly,
not needing the interruption. ''He is
going through to California, and he
wanted to be sure of seeing me here,
and all this morning l have been wild
with the thought that L must wire him
today if he is to have the message be-
fore leaving Boston, and yet-what to
say?"
''But you know now?'' surveying the
flushed face anxiously. Don t be hasty,
dear.
''Do you call it hasty to take q month
to say no? 1 think he will rather be dis
posed to complain that 1 have been SO
Slow
"You are sure you do not care for
him?" urged the other very tenderly.
''Oh, l know it'll / have known it for
a month, only I would not admit it, -
she said, with such curious repressed
feeling i'll the tone that Mrs. Hallet
started.
"Is it that there is somebody else,
darling?' she murmured in the small
pink ear, her arms around the girl.
''Why should there be? Why should
you think it?'' angrily drawing back
from the embrace, but on the instant
her bravado had failed her, and with a
pitiful, inarticulate CRY she buried her
burning face in Barbara Hallet's neck.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-19

She idly picked up q newspaper.
of Barbara Hallet to question that. Were
all made clear, she must have the Goth
pany of that friend OH this journey.
With her generous, impulsive sympa
thy Barbara would count it shame to
herself to let the girl go upon that
weary night expedition aIone. Bpt
Edith, with sickened heart, remenn
bered that there might be the publicity
Of courtroom to face. reporters ana
the horrors Of newspaper notorietS.
There might even be-ah, that special
correspondence was dated yesterday.
She could never forget that. Even naT
it might be too late. She shut her pale
lips together with sort of fierceness to
keep from crying out. Dearly would she
have liked the support Of that stanch
friend in the unknown trials which lay
before her, but Barbara must be spared
1t was for her, Edith Ellery. to do this
errand alone, and should she weakly
shrink and falter where he, for love of
her, had faced all so braveIyP
Il don't know what you will say
Barbara, she began appealinglY when
she slowly returned to the carrfa2e
from her GRAND, but do you not have
impulses sometimes which you can
hardly explain impelling you toward
doing something which to another
might seem simply irrational?'
Frequently, my child. It isall that
[Contiu ued on l2th page
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-19

Tomorrow What do you mean?"
cried Nelsine, with startled stare, for
the moment convinced that the girl had
taken leave of her senses
81 told Mr.. Blythe that 1 would go
back with him. He will be taking the
doctor back to Hereford City tomorrow,
you know
but for you to think of going with
him! Why. Edith, my dear. dear girl.
what can you mean? Surely you are
not
''Oh, don't you see?' peevishly inter
rupting the storm of expostulatiOn ready
to issue from the others parted lips
81 was going in a few days anyway,
and this will save you the long drive to
Hereford City. With all the trouble
about the horses, am sure Hugh will
regard the opportunity as fairly prov1-
Dental A day or two longer here would
hardly count for much against such a
saving of time and trouble, and-you
will but waste breath to oppose the
scheme, Nelsine, for am perfectly de-
termined upon going" There was that
in her tone which showed she meant all
she said.
well, perhaps you are right, 3" adj
mitted Mrs. Ellery reluctantly, as though
yielding to the inevitable with what
grace she might. "But with so much
happening at once-on, dear, what will
come next?''
''Oh, don't make it serial story, to
be continued in our next" cried Edith,
laughing rather crafty as she gathered
up her hat and gloves, moving toward
her room. eft will be like the core of
the little boys apple, Nelsine. There
won't be any next"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-19

were little tots, and the resemblance Is
very striking. l must show it to you
some time"
II did not know that you had broth
en-" Edith observed, sinking back upon
the cushions once more. "a brother
Paul. 1t is a pretty name,'' the last
words curiously faltering.
''Poor fellow! / do not often men-
ton him. Mrs. Hallet returned, sigh
ing heavily. He was the dearest fell
low
''He is-dead?''
Eyes, he was killed in a railway acct
dent years ago. 1t was dreadful shock.
I adored him.
"How sad it must have beeni' trying
to speak with feeling, yet conscious of
a certain hollowness in the sound of her
own voice. 1t seemed as if her heart
were so completely filed with its own
heaviness as to have no real emotion
left for others SORROWS
cit is sad. We never escape it., Mrs.
Hallet went ON absently, for it is the
one point on which poor fathers mind
is not quite right. Paul was his only
son, and there We're circumstances which
made it very sad, his dying SO. Father
never recovered from the shock. He in
sists that Paul is not dead; that some
day he will come back. He has his
room always ready for him. He NEIL
tions him always at family prayers. He
is continually referring to him in con-
nection with the property after he, IA
ther, shall be gone. He has never even
had a monument placed over the grave,
although he brought the body home"
HE was dead, then. really?'' Edith
faltered, drawing a long breath, her
thoughts reverting to that other Paul
for whom an empty home place like
this might somewhere be waiting.
"Oh. yes. There was no smallest
doubt about that Poor dear boyl 1t is
such a comfort to me that Paul is like
him. 1 was SO fond of him..
YES Edith listlessly assented.
Why should it hurt her so merely to
think of him, this other Paul who was
alive? But he, too was dead, dead to his
people, dead to her! Why should she
think of him? What good could it do?
He was ead-dead-dead! She sprang
up restlessly, beginning to pace the
floor.
Mrs. Hallet caught hold of her gown
as she passed. "What is it. dear? /
have been selfishly prattling of my trou-
bles. 1t is your turn now. Tell me and
let me help"
"Why should you imagine that there
is anything to tell?" the girl demanded,
half defiantly. Yet, her mood changing
in an instant, she sank to hassock at
her friends feet. But of course there
should 1 deny it?-though 1 am
afraid it may seem to you such a trif1ing
matter that you will but laugh at me -
.s.r.s-- ana-soa, -e,-asrsarna hon
friend, stroking the flushed cheek ca
ressingly.
1T is only that somebody asked me
to marry him, and 1 didn't know what
to say Edith confessed, with hyster-
ical burst of laughter. But you have
helped me, dear; your words have been
as apples of gold.
But what did say" looking puz-
zled.
You said if I We're tempted to try
the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES She laughed
again, queer, mirthless little laugh.
II said 1 would remember your good
counsel"
'.Then you don't-love him?'
"No"
Mrs. Hallet bent down and kissed her
tenderly. Il suppose 1 know who he
is she murmured tentatively. 81 met
him at your house.. :"
Yes, and 1 had taken a month to
consider my answer, which l am afraid
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-19

''Forgive me, darling. understand,
murmured the older woman, triumph
and tenderness mingled in her soft
smile as she bent to kiss bit of the
white neck revealed below the disordered
knot of hair. ''Some day you must tell
me all about it. -