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The National tribune., 1903-03-26
coNGREss1osaL sIEe1Ac POETRY.

Some out-of-town papers are disposed
to gibe because on the last 'eulogyH day
in the House all of the speakers happened
to make part of their remarks Bryant's
lines beginning:
$50 live. that when thy summons comes
to join
The innumerable caravan which moves"
etc.
These ribald writers should remember
that there is but a very limited stock of
poetry in the average Congressman's soul.
He hasn't any. naturally. 1t is all arti-
fetal and exOtic-acQuired when he was
at school and had to learn pieces" for
defamation Friday afternoon. and conse-
quently his range is generally confined to
the pieces in the "School Speaker in
use when he was mastering the three
RS" 1t is rather customary for all of
him who have to make eulogies to
strike the same pieces" at the same time.
Sometimes all will have:
Green grow the grass above thee,
Friend of my better days.
None knew thee but TO love thee:
None named thee but to praise"
Next time they may all ring in:
''Abou Ben Adhem, may his tribe in
crease"
Then it will be:
Leaves have their time to fall
And flowers to wither at the north
winds breath;
And stars to set: but all
Thou hast all seasons for thine own,
o Deathr'
Again it will be:
80 good gray head, which all men knew;
o steady nerve, to all occasions true;
o fallen at length,
That tower of strength,
Which stood four-square to all the winds
that blew"
And so on through all the suitable
pieces" in the School Speakers"
Every one of them has done duty
scores of times in eulogies and all are so
familiar to the compositors in the Govern
ment Printing Office that the official
have only to indicate the
opening words to have the printer go right
ahead to the end of the quotation.
If people want more variety they must
insist upon the publishers of the school
speakers -enlargms their repertory.
The National tribune., 1903-03-26
AGAINST PENSION ATTORNEYS.

The power of the anti-pension press and
its Influence upon the Congressional mind
is shown in the frequent evidence of the
generally to do or say anything which may
appear to champion the pension agent
even when in so doing they would be pro-
tecting the interests of the claimant far
more than befriending the humble 'pen-
sion attorney" A recent instance of this
phase of Congressional timidity is seen in
the eDacting of an anti-attorney clause in
the amendatOry enactment charging the
provisions of the act of March 3, 1901, and
authorizing the restoration of certain re-
married widows to the pension roll This
clause provides that no claim agent or
any compensation for services in making
application for pension under this act,
No penalty provision appears, and it is
questionable if the prohibition against at
tOrneys is operative against anyone but at
torneys duly admitted to practice before
the Pension Bureau, and against these is
enforceable only by threat of disbarment.
Thus, even if really meritorious provi-
sion, which it is not, it evidently fails in
effectiveness save against persons presu-
mably best qualified to aid claimants under
the law.
Not word of protest or objection was
raised to this unwise and abortiye proyi-
sion in either House of Congress. nor. so
far as known, in the committee of either
House to which the bill was formally re-
ferred for consideration. 1t seems to be
sufficient for some subtle, specious oppo-
nent OF the extension Of the pension rolf
as 1t is called, get such a provision insert
ed in committee ON the plea Of benefting
the claimants, and no one has the hardi-
hood to raise syllable Of objection. Yet
such provision has the effect of oblip-
ing claimants to act as their own attor-
neys, whether they are competent or in
competent to do so. If incompetent, they
are expected to ask the charitable assist
ance of friends or others, who may or NAV
not be competent or feel sufficient interest
to render adequate assistance.
Such provision extended to claimants
under all pension laws would place the
whole pension system completely at the
mercy of Lochren or an Evans. SO far as
the claimants in their relations with the
Pension Bureau are concerned. The great
majority of claimants under such conGi-
tons would be perfectly helpless, for lack
of knowledge and experience as to what To
do and how to proceed, in the face of nm
obstructive Commissioner of Pensions with
how-not-to-d0-it policy.
The National tribune., 1903-03-26

PRESIDENT CAsTRo's distinct charge
that Germany strongly supported the reyo-
lutionists may be merely the ebullition Of
a hot-headed, angry man, or lie may have
full warrant for what he says. He points
out. in proof, that when the blockade was
declared two ports were left open for the
convenience of the insurgents, and says
that when the German war-vessels We're
driven back by the little fort they were
trying TO open up communications with his
enemies. There was certainly much mys-
terry as TO just what the vessels were do
ing up there when the engagement oc,
CURED. 1t is, after all, not wholly un-
likely that the charge is true. We mus;
expect that the European Nations which
desire to gain foothold in South America
will adopt the policy that has been so sue.
cess.ul in gaining their ends elsewhere
Supporting n faction, even to the extent
of secretly furnishing it with arms and
practice to need more than mention
Nearly all the present boundaries of Euro
-pean countries were secured in Just tina,
way: troubles were fomented in the terri
tory desired to be annexed, many times
civil wars We're actually begun, and car
ried on to the point where the coyetin:
Nation could pretend to be compelled Il
enter and occupy the country '.in the in
terests of humanity and civilization" Il
was familiarity with this that led oul
forefathers to be so strenuous about tb,
Monroe Doctrine. BY forbidding til,
European powers to acquire territory thi.
side the ocean, We did the greatest posi-
bic thing for our own peace and that Of
our Southern neighbors. But to secure
this we must constantly keep the Monrot
Doctrine a living force. If Presiden,
Castro's charge is true, Germany, with
the mid of Great Britain, was making m
insidious attempt 10 subyert it.
The National tribune., 1903-03-26

They are getting so extremely particu-
with any yivacity in his temperament is
never certain when he will not land in
Jail instead of the bosom of his family. a
gentleman is now undergoing 80 days and
costs merely for swearing that he was a
Republican, in order TO get into a caucus,
and then going off and voting the Demo-
cratic ticket. If this is not despoticalIy
interfering with mans political freedom,
what is it? He may have listened to one
Of Geo. Fred Williams's political speeches
or read Grover Cleveland's letter after the
cauo Us and become converted.
The National tribune., 1903-03-26
THE GENERAL AND EQuABLE DISTRIBUTION
OF PENSIONS.

The following table, from the report of
the Commissioner of Pensions for the last
fiscal year, shows clearly and convicingly
how generally and equally the pension
payments are distributed all over the
country, as well as the relatively small
amount which goes outside the country:
Statement showing the number of pensioners
in each State and Territory of the United
States, each instI!ar possession, and each
foreign country on the rolls June 30, 1902,
and the amount paid for pensions during
the fiscal year 1902 in each State and Ter
ritory, each insular possession, and each
foreign country:
The National tribune., 1903-03-26

Rev \. c. Scott, who served as Captain
in Co. II, S1st Ind, and later was Regi-
mental Chaplain, is HOW living at Odon,
Ind. Comrade Scott, as n minister of the
United Brethren Church, travelled extern
sively through central Illinois and south
ern Indiana, and was Presiding Elder
until failing health caused him 10 resign.
On April s he will celebrate the 18th
anniversary of his birth. and it is sug-
gestcd BIZ friends that a Letter Party
be given him, and his cd army colsrades
The National tribune., 1903-03-26

Dun TRADE with the Philippines is rap
idly growing, though little is said about 1t.
During the seven months ending Jan. 1,
1868. we sold, for example, S235,9l3 worth
of cotton manufactures, an increase of
S126,931 for the corresponding period OF
the year before. Our total sales for the
seven months were $19,343, AGA, a very
tidy little bit of trade. and more than we
sold Cuba before the Spanish war.
The National tribune., 1903-03-26

THE SESSION of the Porto Rican Legis-
lature which has just closed is COM
mended by the Governor as very business
like and satisfactory great improve
ment upon earlier attempts. The island
wants TO come in as a Territory, and is
quite willing to assume ali the expenses
and responsibilities of such a position.
The National tribune., 1903-03-26
TIE oelwein iowa, Record has

THE Oelwein Qowa) Record has a
strong editorial urging the sons of vet
Grams to organize and continue the G. A.
RS patriotic and beneficiary work. 1t
would be well if this could be taken up by
the papers generally. The country has
great need of the Sons of Veterans, built
up to its utmost strength. One million
organized Sons of Veterans would be a
great bulwark of peace and security to
the country.
The National tribune., 1903-03-26

THE Society of the Army of the Ten
nessee has decided to postpone its meet
ing in Washington from May to Oct. 10.
This was on account of desire to have
the President present at the unvailirg OF
the statue of Gen. Sherman, which lie
could not be in May, owing to other en-
gagementS
The National tribune., 1903-03-26

1t vii be seen that about 100000, 900 of
the entire amount went to the great States
of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, In
diana and Illinois, but these States sent
the bulk of the soldiers into the Union
army. Those FIVE States stand credited
with the following enlistments:
The National tribune., 1903-03-26
WASHINGTON, D. c., MARCH 2e. 1903
once. aao Pennsylvania Avenue N. W.

=. SENATOR MoRGAN's latest illusions to
the Panama Canal occupy 81 pages of the
Congressional Record and contain about
100000 words. If Senator Morgan was
not now 20 years old, we might expect
that some day he would put forth all his
powers and give us good, long speech.
The National tribune., 1903-03-26

Col. Edward B. Gray, formerly Adju-
tant- General of the Grand Army of the
Republic. is lying at the home of his son in
Chicago very weak and is not expected to
long survive. Some months ago his physi-
clans gave the opinion that he would hard
" be able to live through the Winter. He
is being cared for by his granddaughter.
Miss Maud S. Gray, at SS1 South Sawyer
avenue
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14
American Federation of Labor.

Following are the officers OF
San Angelo Union, No. 1879,
American Federation of Labor
II. G, Sal.defur, president; f. J.
Sala, vice president; p. B. Brad
ley, secretary; Rod Campbell
guide; Jack Paul, guard, This
union now has forty members and
meetings are held weekly on We'd
nesday evenings. at Odd Fellows
Hall, ON Chadb ,urne street. At
present the membership or initia-
ton fee is only 80 cents and
monthly dues the same amount.
The union has the very best
wishes of The Press-may its
tribe increase.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14

Local commission men are pre-
pairing for promised n!g move
ment of Iowa cattle to begin be-
fore the month Of January is out
The season was expected to have
opened early this year, but the
runs of the western feeders kept
up so long and thus forced prices
Of Iowa stockers down to such Il
low level that the Northern ship.
pers held aloof. Now, however,
the situation has cleared and in
dications are bright for Il move
ment that will fully equal the
mammoth run of 1901, if not eX.
coed it. KANSAS City Telegram.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14
Mules Wanted in New Mexico.

Roswell, n. NJ, Jan. G.-For
the first time in the history Of the
Pecos Valley the mule market is
without offerings, and prices are
soaring in consequence steady and
heavy shipments are the cause Of
the shortage. The local market
will probably require many cars
of outside stuff before spring.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14
The Secret of Long Life.

Consists in Keeping all the
main organs of the body in
healthy, regular action, and in
quickly destroying deadly disease
germs. Electric Bitters regulate
stomach, Liver and Kidneys,
purify the blood, and give a
splendid appetite. They work
wonders III curing Kidney
Troubles, Female Complaints,
Dyspepsia, and Malaria. Nigor-
Gus health and strength always
follow their use. Only soc,
guaranteed by J. w, Harris, drug
gist.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14
Finds Way to Live Long.

The start ing announcement of
Discovery that will surely
strengthen life is made by editor
o. II. Downey, of Churubusco,
Ind. IL wish to state. - he writes,
"that Dr.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption is the most in
fallible remedy that have ever
known for Coughs, Colds and
Grip. It's invaluable to people
with weak lungs, Having this
wonderful medicine no one need
dread Pneumonia or Consumption
Its relief is instant and cure GER
tain" j. w. lIariis's drug store
guarantees every SOC and Sl.OO
bottle, and give trial bottles free.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14
Notice to Trespassers.

Notice j. hereby given that all tres
pa-,e - on III" rauche- and lands own
eL or cunlrutlra by the undersigned
in Tom Green county, Tor the purpose
Of hu iting, fishing. cutting timber
hauling wood, gathering oceans. cut.
ting bee trees, working stock or hunt
ing hogs, or in any wav m, testing
any of our stock or damaging the
premises, will be prosecuted to the
nil extent of the law, unless bearing
wei tten permit from the undersigned
b, NJ. COLLYNS,
BY G. Collyus, Manager.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14

Work is to commence at once
on the concrete foundation for
the san Angelo Water Works
Company's stand pipe, to be
erected on the south side of the
river. Willeke Bros. have the
contract.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14

A telegram was received here
last Wednesday, announcing the
death of Mrs. : j. Birdwell,
mother of Mcsdumes John Abe
March and W. T. Bishop. Mrs.
Birdwcll died at Mount Enter
prise, Rusk county, at the adj
vanced ngo Of SO. The hrreaved
relatives have the sympathy Of
all their friends.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14
IAN ANGELO. TEX. JAN ia, 1908.
1JSossleHies,~
0s@i65sl#8llssGstD
The Circu alton Liar.

If Baron Munchau5en were
living today
No body would call him n liar;
They'd say that he had an i'll
genious way,
A way very much to admire
And some publication
Would get him to swear
Their small circulation
Way up in the air.-POst.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14
MERCHANTS LIBRARY RACE
The Names OF The Merchants in
the Library Race. Vote
for Your Choice.

Hardware, Buggies, etc,
+. l.. McAlpine
Bakers and Grocers, Hatcher 4
Weber.
Furniture. 4 5. CAN'T & Son.
Blucksmithing, Tom Mabry.
Meat Market, Hawley Allen.
Lumber, Shingles, etc,
Smith Il Hail.
Millinery, Brown IL Sherman,
Elite Millinery.
Books, Jewelry, etc,
r. A. Flanagan.
Dry Goods, Shoes, etc,
l.. Schwartz d Co.
Groceries, w. 5. MADISON.
Livery, G. A. Farquhar.
Prit'g., Subs, Advt's..
San Angelo Press.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14

them among the best steers he
had looked at in Texas, and if he
can make arrangements to get
across the quarantine line with II
herd, you will hear of a big deal
being made in Crockett in the
meNr tuture.-OzOnn Kicker.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14

Notice is hereby given that all
trespassers on the ranches and lands
owned or controlled by the Berrendo
Stock Company, known as the Door
Key ranch, for the purpose Of hunt
ing, fishing, cutting wood, gathering
pecans, moving or working stock or
hunting hogs will he prosecuted TO
the full extent of the law.
w. +. BOYLE, President
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14

Capt. M. r. Scudder, of Austin,
who has been visiting relatives at
the home of Geo. Richardson and
family, has returned to the Capt.
tol CITY.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14

W. c. Jones, the Chistoval
stockman, and sister, Miss Jane
Jones. have been Spreading Il few
days visiting at Waco and Grown
wood.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14

Friends of Mr.. r. p. Bell will
regret to learn of his loss of IL
sister by death, recently. He
has the sympathy of all in his
bereavement
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14

jimmie Norton, the popular
"human Mergenthaler," has
gone to Bowie, to accept II posi-
ton on the Blade. More good
luck TO YOU, jim
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14

Sherman Murray, the popular
pharmacist at the Concho drug
store, who has returned from a
trip to San Saba, remarked that
tie editor down there said that
The Press wasn't doing a thing
to 'em. :"
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14

Jos. Tweedy, the Knickerbocker
merchant, was i'll the city Friday,
and, like good, public spirited
citizen, joined the Business Club,
if he does live Is miles from Sar
Angelo.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14

1t is reported that Mis-. Ethel
Lerch, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Lerch, was recently mar
ried and is now Mrs. Max Ester
nant. of Bankcn, China.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14

Charley Hartman, of the san
Angelo Grocer Co. has returned
from short visit to Cisco.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14

SIS. SOS and $50 month are the start
Ing salaries Of late graduates some old
graduates are drawing $3.50 u month. But they
got wide awake years ago and took our course,
ATTEND Hin, College and get position that
p IS well from the beginning and affords Op-
portunities for rising IN the world. Write US
ard We will tell you II story that means .Omc
ting. Ad-R. II. HILL, Pres. Box H. Waco
Texas. Hills ibuSiueS> College
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14

Bob Balfanz has been spending
few days on the bearing ranch,
looking after his cattle.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14
THANKS

g which has been ac-
: fully appreciate and =. q
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-01-14
THE SAN ANGELO PR

issued " ,due,dnv Morning.. ONCE o. pf'
LEGATION. CdudDOuru" street, q b-It' Mays,
Buudiny. TrirphDu" ga
The daily sentinel., 1903-01-02
LIVES YET.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Dec. 3l.-This
morning the state supreme court OF
Wyoming granted n stay of execution
in the Tom Horn case. postponing the
execution indefinitely, or until such
time as the appeal can be heard ard
determined
The respite was granted at 10 30
o'clockk this morning, the order being
served ON the sheriff at II O'Clock.
He immeidtely notified his PRISONER
that he had been granted IA stay of eX-
ecution, but Horn showed no surprise
or evidence of emotion. having prev
iouslw informed by his attorney that
the supreme court had to take this act
ion by law. Horn was sentenced to
be hung on January 9th. one week
from Friday The entire proceedings
of the supreme court occupied only
about an hours time. All the papers
had been previously prepared and
when court convened at 10 O'Clock n
petition in error sitting forth the
grounds of error and praying that "A
writ of error be granted and the
original papers. together with the
transcript of the report rs Transmitted
by the court below to the supre me
court in this action. The other pap
er was motion for a say of execut-
ion Under the laws of this state
this respite for Horn prolongs his life
at least six months.
The daily sentinel., 1903-01-02
1908 SCIENTIFIC ADVANCES.

New York. Dec. 3l.-Thomas A.
Edison. the great inventor and wiz
ard of Menlo park in statement
today said the coming year would
practically annhilate space and time
so far as communication between
people of the earth was concerned.
The horse as the beast OF traffic
would disappear, the steam locomot-
i've would he back number, while
wireless telegraphy would be sue
cess. In addition to all this medicine
would give way to surgery and diet.
if not during the year at least in n
cmparitive short time. His new year
prediction was full of promise for the
scientists and the people.
II look Tor wonderful year. said
the wizard as he surveyed his sur
roundings. There is more activity
in science than there has ever been
before. more men are working on big
projects and great discoveries would
be only natural.
II expect to see electricity iurplant
steam as motive power. In fifteen
wears electricity will be the railway
motive power-l903 will advance it in
that direction.
The daily sentinel., 1903-01-02
CAPTURED
y" 'O COYOTES.

The grand COYOTE drive took place
New Years day as was announced.
About $50 horsemen took part in the
drive. but their bag was very light
and there does not seem TO be as many
coyotes in the country as it was be-
lieved there were. Some had made
predictions that there were hundreds
and that there would be bag of
game of at least fifty. As far as can
be ascertained the report is that the
Fruita contingent secured three. but
this report has not been verified.
There were delegations of horsemen
from Fruita. Rhone, Grand Junction
and Clifton and Palisades. All of
the horsemen met in the afternoon
at point directly north of this city
where rendezvou; had been ap-
pointed.
While the bag of game was small
there was "A whole lot of fun connect
ed with the drive. Either the hunts
men were not significantly wary or the
sly coyote had had notice of their
coming, he was not in evidence to
any great ,xtent, much to the chagrin
of those who were earnest in the de-
sire to see the animal exterminated
in this immediate vicinity. There
are lots of coyotes in the hills but to
catch them is another thing.
Il. N. Case was mainly instrumen
tai in organizing the drive and he
seems to be perfectly satisfied with
the results. He says if there are no
coyotes to drive and kill. 80 much the
better. While it was sport that the
riders were looking for. they were
performing a duty to the country gen
orally in attempting to get rid of an
animal which causes the farmer n
great deal of trouble and worry, in
the killing of chickens and other barn
fowl.
The daily sentinel., 1903-01-02
THEY HAD A
GOOD time.

New Years day the South Dakota
club hello sociatl gathering and a
New Years dinner i'll the odd Fellows
hall. There were 100 person: present.
The dinner was all that could be ex-
pected for the good women from South
Dakota. After the dinner was served
to which all did ample justice the
tables were cleared and an excellent
program rendered. An original poem
by j. L. Walker was enjoyed by all
recitations by Miss Haviland and
Marshal Graham were well received
as was also n song by Miss Pemberthy,
who was accompanied by Mrs. Knight
of Palisades.
The coasts were as follows-The
New Year-response by j. M. Gra-
ham. who gave a good talk on the
opportunities for advancement
The Weather. Rev. II. f. Knight.
his talk was replete with sallies of
wit and bright thoughts
The Ladies. this plum fell to DR..
Hedges and to say he did the subject
justice. was putting 1T mild.
When it came to the gentleman.
no lady ccould be found to take such
hard subject Dirt. the next sub
Jet on the program was dished out to
James A. johnson who handled 1t
in lively manner.
Rev. Knight Jr.. of Palisades had
assigned to him the subject. The
Dako Home. and Rev. j. A. Becker
The Colorado Home. and it seems un-
necessary to say that both the gentle
men did his subject justice.
The balance of the day was spent
in social visiting and when the time
came for the gathering to break up
each went home glad that they had
been to the 1903 dinner of the South
Dakota club.