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thb GAitflsMlt Daily news, wewtssdat. march 11, ism.
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A. H. BELO A CO., PTTBIiISHSM.
Offirf at Publication, Nofc 2108 and Slid Mwhaulc
Mm-t, Oaivt-«ton.
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rla*-M matter.
WEDNESDAY. MARCH 11. 189L
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Calfteton, Tex., March 9, 1WL
A QtlAND JURY OS THE SUN-
DA Y LAW.
There were 3708 complainte filed with the
grand jurj of New York for alleged viola*
tions of the Sunday observance law. and on
account of their number the jury felt com-
pelled to dispose of the whole by laying
tbera aside, as a complete Investigation
would have been impossible. Having
noted the total the Brand jury
proceeded to prepare a report upon
the subject, embodying the idea
that where evidence exists that the major**
lty of the people are opposed to a law it had
better be repealed. Especially Is this tho
case when the circumstances are that It
works out as a discrimination betweon
classes. In the matter of obtaining a
■upply of fermented liquor the wealthy
possess their cellars and supplies therein at
their convenience, but the laboring man
has no such facility in his private posses-
sion. Ho depends upon a retail dealer if
he is to be supplied at all. The
■everlty'of the law falls UDon one class,
therefore, and not upon the other. The law
might, therefore, bo eithtr strengthened
■o as to apply to rich men's clubs, or else It
might be somewhat relaxed as to the saloon
trade, the grand jury thinks. This is not a
perfectly consistent application of the argu-
ment prefixed, for the wealthy man's prU
Tate cellar has been mentioned. In con>»
•latency the grand jury should take the bull
by tho horns or let the animal alone. Of
course an invasion of private houses
would be a step beyond the pro-
gramme of even the prohibition party
of the present It would be
extreme prohibition and not Sunday legist
lation at all. Hence the argument regard-
ing class legislation in effect remains,
pointing to no other conclusion thau thut
of a better accommodation of the Sunday
law to the taste and preference of the gen-
eral public. The report will go to the leg-
islature. The representations advanced are
worthy of consideration by other legisla-
tures which must perceive that what is dis-
covered in New York is also characteristic
of other cities, and that in consequence
much seeming disregard of Sunday is
merely disregard of ono phase of lapis*
lation regarding Sunday. Perhaps no class
inoie seriously cherishes Sunday rest and
recreation than the laborers, mechanics and
clerks, but they persistently promote the
breach of a particular feature of the Sunday
law. This feature could be modified without
otherwise breaking into the recognition of
Sunday as an institution for respite
from toll and an opportunity for cultivating
the religious and moral faculties of man-
kind,
Dii. Macuxe says that the alliance Is in
favor of unlimited coinage of silver because
Wall street is opposed to it. Now let Wall
street take a stand Id favor of it and swing Dr.
Macune and all the people of his persuasion
Into line with the opposition to It.
PERHAPS nOULANOER'S WORK.
It Is made apparent by European reports
that Emperor William is partly appeased on
finding that conservative opinion In France
lays the blame for antUQerman manifesta-
tions on Boulanger. It was said that Bou-
langism was politically dead, and doubtless
with truth. The dead, however, for a cer-
tain time can be made to vibrate under an
electric shock. Boulanger and Boulangism
need not be regarded as quite identical.
There is of course some element
In France which responds to the
aggressive ideas of Boulanger, no matter
bow the leader has been proved a failure.
The manifestations did not amount to
much, bnt they crossed the temper of
Emperor William. Still he can not be so
unreasonable as to ignore the probability
that a small element. Instigated by a dis-
appointed ambition, would seek to embroil
France and Germany, and that by no
measures short of absolutism could
the French government entirely prevent
the activity of that element, nor even
thus. If the Russian government had
planned an exhibition of works of art and a
Russian guest were in Berlin it would
scarcely be possible for the German gov-
ernment to control the societies of artists
and socialists io every particular, yet it
wculd be nothing less than evidonce of an
inclination toward war if there were a dis-
position at St. Petersburg to make no al-
lowances. The same reasoning must apply
to the recent really trivial and alleged Bou-
la n£ist manifestations at Paris. The
probability is that while Emperor William
will use every occurrence of ths sort to j
sharpen up the German parliament into J
voting military supplies, he Wfll act ac-
cording to his good understanding and j
Uat the liKjdtBt vriJI PM( over without I
trouble. The reported Irritation of the
British premier has a nearer cause it Is
presumed. General Boulanger Is an exile
enjoying the protection of the British flag,
and It tatist seem a dastardly proceeding if
be instigated any unpleasantness in Paris
on the occasion of the visit of Queen Vic-
toria's daughter. There is enough of
the autocrat in Lord Salisbury to cause
him to wish that he could box Boulanger's
jtfw and kick him to the south shore of the
channel. Lord Salisbury being a loyal Eng-
lishman. He will chafe to think that the
law does not give the administration au-
thority to expel pernicious foreigners, as
the phrase is, as it does in some ot'aer coun-
tries. While it is perhaps not proved that
Boulanger exerted much influence, and some
may suspect that the French government
sought an excuse; nobody will ask proof
that Boulanger would like to exert a ma-
lign influeuce; and there would be some-
thing diplomatically soothing in the very
act of pleading an excuse. It is said that
tne French cabinet is divided as to culti rat-
ing peace. The presumption is that the
poace men will win. There is too much to
be feared from war. It will scarcely be
undertaken by France until circumstances
change or until something happens to ren-
der the people uncontrollable.
Available residence property is one of
the greatest inducements a growing city can
offer to immigrants. Unless a man can buy a
lot or a home at a fair price this of itself turns
him against the town at the outset. Whether
it does this or not, it will prevent his buying
something at a cost which he is not able to pay.
Nothing is destined to do more for Galveston
than availably cheap residence property.
1\ more than one temple, Khadamanthus,
the scales of justice have been stolen or loaded.
The question iu Austin 'is whether the
citizens shall go on with the dam or whether
all hands shall fling aside earthly affairs and
begin to Dray for an extra session.
WfiKN the great French exhibition was
held the monarohles let it alone—practically
boycotted It. France did not have to show her-
self insulted at that. Now why can not French
artists do as they like about sending their pic-
tures for exhibition In Germany? They may be
as narrow in their views as some other people,
but Is that a cause for war?
Reforms too often grow about like gourd
vines.
Remember it was a hound that fought off
all comers from a manger of oats for which he
had no use.
Tiie republican party is a spoils party.
The only administration of that party that has
shown any disposition to keep the government
above party was the Hayes administration,
v.'hich the republicans endured for only a sirgle
term. It remains to be decided wHliinthe next
two years whether the democratic partv is here
for the spoils or for the people. It is a matter
of momentous Import which tho democracy of
the country is called upon to decide. It means
in a nutshell "greed or plain, pure, business-
like government.*'
TnE Chinese must go, because he works
all night.
In due time the free "Texas excursion
trains" idea will be elaborated and spun fine.
Steps should bo taken in time to secure during
the World's fair at least one Texas train a day
during the pleasautest portion of the year.
Man yearns to go everywhere for noth-
ing.
There are doubtless more than a hun-
dred men in Texas who hooe to be appointed
railway commissioners. All of them who fail
to get in will consider the thing a failure; but
the big three who get there will continue to
clamor for regulation.
Tite candidate is the man who hopes at
no distant day to take up a collection every day
iu the week.
Queen Victoria's feeling has bean re-
ported different ways. The latest ie that ehe is
disposed to make trouble for the French gov-
ernment, but the princoo! Wales and Premier
Salisbury havo more diplomatic views. They
probably calculate that royalty would get a
stinging rebuke if it attempted to revive per-
sonal government in England.
Br a dispatch from Springfield, 111., it
appears that General Palmer has a chance of
being speedily elected senator.
If all the ovangelists could be concen<*
trated at Austin and an extra revival session
called by ttie governor immedlattly after the
legislators complete thoir secular plonic, the
fitness of things would thus be exemplified like
a new pair of fine kid gloves.
The alliance is teaching the people not
to believe one word a politician says unless he
proves it. •
If the average representative fails to get
the bulk of his bills passed he can fetch them
back home with him and distribute tho same
among his constituents.
This is a country of many races and all
the gaits. __
ABOUT THIS AND THAT.
The secret of success in politics is gall.
» • «
Ex-Speaker Reed is "amazed at his own
moderation," and yet it has not kept pace with
the growth of his abdomen.
* * *
There is no joy without reactionary pain,
For pleasure oft in sorrow finds a creditor:
And wit In many a paragrapher has been slain
By the blue pencil of tho "damaging'' editor.
• * «
The president has gone duck hunting. It
is to be presr.med he has gone after live ones,
because his own party can furnish him with
abundance of the dead article.
♦ * *
The clergy of Ireland do uot seem to be as
fond of Mr. Parnell as Kitty O'ftheais. The
cause of the estrangement appears to be a
woman. This is not strange because many a
man besides Mr. Parnell has got himself dis-
liked for a similar cause before. Unfortunate
I'arnell! All this trouble might have been
avoided if he had contented himself with boing
smart without being pretty also.
• « «
Farmer Shaw says, in the last issue of bis
agricultural paper, that Statesman Terrell has
a backbone of straw. It is lucky for tho sage
of Travis that thi9 peculiarity of his anatomy
has been kept from the knowledge of the street
car mules of Austin.
* • *
At a public meeting the other day not
not only did Sir Charles Dllke declare that he
has been perfectly pure, but Mrs. Dilke declared
that her husband has been perfectly pure. Why
so pure a man wants to go back in politics
again is a mystery unless he longs to be-
come impure.
• « *
Say, Gentle Spring! This lingering
In Winter's chilly lap may do
As far as Winter's comfort goes;
But 'tis a very cruel thing
To him who early got into
A suit of cambric underclo'es.
» ♦ »
The legislature has compromised the oys*»
ter onestion, but don't eeem to know how to
plan a dirt road.
• » *
Evan Jones, R. J. .Sledge and Dr. C. W.
Macune, ihe three alliance Solomons, held a
mysterious meeting in the Windsor hotel at
Dallas Monday When asked by a News re-
porter what had been talking about they
did the clam act. B«1 Shaw has been putting a
spider into Mactm^s dumpling lately and the
meeting of the three wlee men may have been
forthe purpose of homing a pwftmbrtom ex-
amination over the reu.'*S'T,a *"e spider or
over thoae of Maouns ia 1^4 he vroured
the poisoned pastry.
THE STATE PRESS,
.. . i. .
What Ml. P.p.r. Tfcrottth.lt tlm Art
Talking About.
Th. San Antonio Express predicts ■ com a
mittee of th. whole. a general row, an in-
definite postponement of the resolution to
adjourn sine die: *
If the legislature adjourns on March 33,
In accordance with a resolution adopted by
tbe Louie, It will hare broken tbe record of
late years. The Express, however. Is un-
able to see the possibility of the accom.
pllahment, if necessary work is to be done.
The bouse has passed a rabid commission
bill, which the senate will take a malicious
fileasure in emasculating and Anally slay*
ug. Then the bonse will have a go at tbe
senate bill, and will Inoculate It with Ter-
rell«Brown bacilli uutll its parent will not
know it. Theu conferance will confer and
agree to disagree. And bo on. Tlie Ex.
press is not contemplating a Tery early ad-
journment. even though tne state is not re.
districted and an extra session is made a
necessity.
The Waco Day wants to utilize warm
water, old Dr. Sangrado'* prescription to
every thing.
Tbe Day has an achievement in mind. It
is to lodge tbe Day in a building where ar-
tesian water will turn ponderous machinery
that moves presses; will whirl dynamos
generating electricity that lights tbs edi-
fice; will {beat every room In tbe building
as effectually as any rooms are now heated
by steam or hot air; will furnish water for
fire protection, for drinking, for bathing
and all sanitary purposes. This may all be
done by one artesian well in the basement
of a building, and In the motive power for
machinery, In the lighting and iu the h*at>
ing there will not be an euglne or • pound
of fuel or a furnace or a stove used. It will
never be necessary to light a match in that
building save to enjoy a pipe or a cigar.
This may read like a fairy tale to people
away from Waco, but It Is all possible and
some day the Day will demonstrate that it
may be done and bow cheaply.
The Day says some day, but does not give
tbe date when all this will be done; but it
will probably happen as soon aa tbe great
things San Antonio Is agoing to do.
The Aransas Pa«s Beacon decline* the sug-
gestion that It ahould become, partly at
least, a great moral and religious weekly,
and says:
All our business on the Beacon is to cry
deep water at Aransas Pass and rioh lands
in southwest Texas.
And so It keeps on crying. It says:
Our friends (such we esteem them) who
wish to see us open up a religions depart'
ment, we will aay astronomy, philosophy,
chemistry, geology, geometry, mineralogy,
astrology, physiology, phrenology and the
fireside and light literature department*
would follow as inevitably as the night tbe
day. To get up this heterogenous con-
glomeration of matter, embracing tbe en-
tire curriculum of modern science, skill
and light literature, so as to cater to tbe
tastes of everybody wonld open up a very
inviting field to us. but what of the earnest
men who want Information abont this
country and deep water at Aransas Pass.
Ergo. People who want to bear the cry:
"Deep water at Aiansas pass and rich lands
In southwest Texas," and also reading on
all tbe Interesting and important subjects
which ths Beacon postpones to a more con-
venient season, should take both that paper
and The Galveston News. "Now Is the
time to subscribe."
The Fayette County Democrat does not
wholly ignore religious questions. It says:
The text. Stand Pat and Keep Mum,
which tbe Kansas City clergyman selected
to locture on, may pot be strictly according
to St. Paul, but the advice Is good, and
those who won't follow it had bett.r "pass
out."
The Austin Capitollan says:
Qresham's long haul featurs in the bill
smashed Into smithereens on. gunnel in
tho old commiesion "flalboat," which lelt
the piratical vessel badly oreening. That's
1/hat the house did for the "Hogg and com-
mission craze." Now lei the senate elim-
inate from this useless piec. of machinery
that clause which proposes to give the govs
ernor tbe perpetual power to appoint tbe
commissioners, and tbe other gunnel and
the bottom of this deoeptive ship will have
been removed, which scuttles the old thing
right. Will a majority of the senate rise to
the grandeur of tbe situation, b.arlng in
mindthat tbe people will never tamely subs
nut to the abridgment of tbe elective fran-
chise.
The San Antonio Express says:
Mr. Gresham is right. The bond required
oi the state treasurer is ridiculously low.
Mr. Wortbam, of course, could give five
times the amount required. He, however,
will not be always the treasurer. It ia en-
tirely possible that tbe state may some day
have a guardian of tbe caab who will make
a heavy bond a very good thing for Texas.
The Goliad Guard aays:
The Congressional Record, that has been
forseveral months entertaining tbe sanctum
of the Texas editor, will soon cease its
visits, and the said editor will hare to louk
elsewhere for light on the great national
questions that now agitate the masses, and
the office boy will have to look elsewhere
for the wherewith to kindle the office fire.
Every thing in its season, office fires will
not be needed in Texas until about the lime
congress meets again. Seriously there
never was such a watte of money for print-
ing as that of the general government.
When thlB writer used to get almost every
thing It printed the matter was stowed
away for future reference until there was
no room for more. A dealer in waste paper
camo along and offered to buy the lot at a
nominal price per pQund, but when he
fonnd there was so much he backed out,and
It was carted away as a nuisance. No one
could read a tithe of the matter printed by
the government.
Both Tariff Reform and Free Coinage.
Conprs Christi, Tex., March 6.—To The
News: I do not propose to reply at length
to F. A. Patrick, la yonr issue of the 5th,
bnt can see no reason that the demociatlc
party should abandon ths "tariff reform
and reduction of taxes" or abate Its legltii
mate, manly, commendable efforts to secure
both In adopting the "free coinage of sil-
ver," but I think 1 can see the necessity and
advisability of adding "free coinage of sil-
ver" to its national platform io 1692, and
hazard the prediction thai tbe next presi*
dent will be elected by the people, and that
thase will be th* two main planks In the
platform npon which, he Is elected.
It Is evident that, the great mass of tbe
people are thinking and reading more than
they ever did for many years, and are de-
pending more on themselves than on "lead-
ing politicians," ana it will be found in
1892 that they will make the platform and
select the candidate that Is nominated for
the presidency. Henry E. McCULLOch.
Not Lucky by Fifty Years.
Navanota, Tex., March 6.—To The News:
I see in The News of the 6th Instant, that per-
sons holding first editions of Burns can dispose
of them at from iX>6 to £120. I have a copy
Iiubllshed as follows: Philadelphia, published
iy John Locken, Market street, 1849. Can you
tell me If this la one of the lucky editions/
M.
The first edition of Bnrns' works was
publiahed at Kilmarnock, in 1 vol., 8 vo..
In 1786; the second edition was pnbllshed In
Edinburgh in 17B7 (3 vol*. 8 to.); th* third
edition appeared at Dumfries in 1793. After
the poet's death Dr. Carrie of Liverpool
isaued a collected edition of his works with
a Life, for the benefit ot his widow and
family (4 vol*. 8 vo.,) Londffu 1SC0. These In-
clude allthe earlier editions ei* Bat-os' works
that conld have been referred to Id th*
)MU« 9f The N jw* ot tlx 6th instant.
TEXAS SUGAR PLANTERS
INTERESTING MEETING OF THE AS-
SOCIATION HELD.
Several SaggMtlv. and Valn.bl. Addrauti
Mad.—Discussion Abeut Kip.rl-
mental Stations and
Oth.r Matt.ra.
Hocstow, Tel., March 10.--This evening
th* Sagar Planters association met, after
having a recesa of several months. Preal-
dant Goree called th* meeting to order and
Secretary Kldd waa at ht* dealt. Tbe fol-
lowing gentlemen were present: George
S*aly, H. S. Willis, K. B. Hawley, F. R.
Lubbock, A. P. Wooldridge, S. V. Brahn,
Ed Cnnningbam, W. D. Fields, T. W.
House, Ed House, L. A. Ellis, E W. Cave,
G. W. Curtis, G. A. Dugble, J. Campbell,
J. W. Burke, A. Young, John Stewart,
F. Halff, E S. Jamison, A. L. Steele and
G. B. Miller.
The reading of th* minutes was dlspenied
with. Tbe chair stated tbe object ot the
meeting was to consider the sugar bonnty
and tbe relation pf the augaT Interest* of
Texas to Its ad vantages and to come to some
plan of action by the interchange of views
on the subject. Tbe chair then called upon
Mr. J. W. Burk*, collector of Internal rev-
enue for the United States, headquarters at
Austin. He responded by laying that It*
represented the governmental department
and be had come down to the meeting to
get the feeling and idea* ot those present,
and if consistent be winted to carry them
out to the extent of hi* ability and author-
ity. His remarks were applauded.
Major Goree then read, in order to throw
light on the subject, the rules and regula-
tions adopted by the Louisiana association.
Colonel Cunningham thought this asso-.
elation was able to take care of Itself and
should act independently of any other.
Mr. Burke in a few remarks Indorsed this
Idea and proposed to do his best to advance
the project.
Mr. Kldd then offered a resolution that a
committee be appointed to formulate a plan
and work it out on the suggestions that
bad been made. The following committee
was appointed: T. W. House, O. D. Cun-
ningham, George Sealy, L. A. Ellis, H. 8.
Willis, and by motion Major Qoree was
added.
Mr. Georg* Sealy ot Galveston In a short
talk indorsed the expression of Mr. Burke,
and In' enlarging upon his utterances,
among other Ihlngs said the government
will want to know of the quality ot sagar,
etc. Of course the New Orleans people
wanted to center all tbe soger business
there. He then moved that It be tbe sense
of this meeting that the plan for the
weighing, testing, etc.. lie made on the
plantations, Instead of having it sent to a
central point at large expense, perhaps. He
anggeated that tbe committee obtain in-
formation and forward It to tbe proper par-
ties. The resolution was adopted.
Major Goree stated that he was anxleua
to seethe sugar Industry In Texas flourish,
and to do this bo wanted to see an expert
mental sugar station established here by
the government of the United States and
thought the efforts of this organization
should be strongly directed in that way.
He stated that the now penitentiary board
was present and his idea was to interest
them in the movement already started by
tho old management. His idea was to have
the new experiment station on the state
farm.
Mr. T. W. House, in a few remarks, in-
dorsed the position of Major Goree.
Professor Curtis of the Agricultural and
Mechanical college waa then called on, and
atated that in this connection ha desired to
call attention to the fact that Secretary
Husk had opposed the Idea of letting out
any money to be used In connection with
convict labor. Tho speaker, to meet this
objection, thought fifty acres sbonld bo
bought and cultivated by free labor. Pro-
fessor Curtis then read tbe following letter
from Secretary J, M. Rusk:
"Washington, March a. — Professer Geo.
W. Curtis, College Station—Dear Sir: I
have )onr lettar of recent date In regard to
the sugar experiment station. You are
right in aupposlng that I would have no
objections whatever to settiag apart a por-
tion of the state farm for the use of a sugar
experiment Btatlon. I would also suggest
In regard to your second Inquiry that for
experimental purposes a sugar houae
equipped something on th* plan of
the Louisiana experiment station will
be of far more benefit to the
state than an attempt to work up the
sugar on a manufacturing basis. The ob-
ject of tho experiment is to enable the con-
troller of the work to vary the conditions
in every possible way to procure tile best
possible results. This changing of
conditions Is not possible with a large
sugar houBe except at a very great ex-
pense. Hence the necessity of performing
the work in an experimental way on a
s.nail scale. The object of tbe department
in extending a promise of aid to the Texas
station was to enable it to undertake tbe
work In this small way. It was not th* ex-
pectation that after tbe Inception of
tbe work the department would exbend
any further aid. As I have told Senator
Keagan I am willing to give of the present
year's appropriation the sum of (75,000 to-
ward the equipment of such a station as I
have indicated. I suggest that It would be
better should the deparimant provide the
apparatus necessary to this experimental
work, leaving the agricultural part of the
work to you. It will be necessary that
som* provision be mads for the use of this
money bafors the 1st of July, otherwise It
will have to be carried Into tbe treasury. I
do not rneau by this that it Is necessary that
the money shonld be expended by that
time, but the contracts looking to its ex-
penditure mu*t be made before that time,
and on the fulfillment ot th* contract the
money can be paid.
In regard to the conduct of the work I
showed only e, dealre to retain each control
as would enable me to be certain that the
money given by th. department was proper-
ly expended. I ahould expect to retain the
right finally to determine the character of
the work to be done with th* aid furnished
by this department. I trust that with this
understanding you may be abl* to go for-
ward and completely organize the work bo
that full arrangements can be completed
for the proper erection of apparatus and
buildings for tbe use of the station by an»
other season. I am, respectfully
J. M. Rusk, Secretary.
He then referred to a letter from Mr.
Wiley of the agricultural department at
Washington. His remarks were applauded.
Governor Lubbock was called, but said
he was not Informed well on the subject
under discussion, it being out of his line
for several years past, but he felt with the
light beiore him that the state might
profitably expend 100,000 per annum for
supporting an experiment station. But he
didn't know his authority as prescribed by
tbe law.
Mr. Wooldridge said he waa fully In aca
cord with the position of Governor Lubs
bock, and he thought If the matter was
placed properly before the legislature by
showing that $75,000 had been appropriated,
the legislature would add $50,000 to it, and
asaiat in pushing It to the front.
Mr. Smyth also favored It, taking th*
tame position as the other members had.
Colonel Cnnnlngham waa in harmony
with tbe views expre**eil by tbs others. He
said it was a costly business, bul the out-
look was very bright, he thought, consider-
ing tbe aid of the bonnty to th* growth Of
sugar in Texas.
Major Geree thought that the crop could
be thus increased to $10,000,000 in Texas.
Hi* idea was that more planters should b«
engaged In sugar growing, and under such
favorable circumstance* would be before
loag.
Secretary Kidd, after *orae remarks, tug-
geskxl that L. W. Cave address the meeting.
That gentleman was ready and responded
promptly, getting nflj in his aaually tev
licltouo style. He thought that an
experiment station shonld b* established,
and it would be of great value to th* In-
dustry. He wanted It don* by the govern-
ment, but by private enterprise If necessary.
H* thought the business men of Houston
should do all In their power to hasten the
enterprise. It was greatly to their Interest.
In reply f.o a question from Colonel
Willi*. Mr. Wooldrldge^said that he named
an appropriation of $50,000 because be had
been Informed that that was the least sum
that conld run tbe business for a year,
and he bad named two years because that
was the g-eater time that could be covered
by an appropriation.
Mr. Kldd offered a resolution requesting
the board to go before the legialature and
place these facts. It was adopted.
Major Brahan moved a vote of thanks to
Mr. Burke for hi* beneficial and approving
suggestions and for his presence here.
Colouel Cunningham added tbe names of
the members of the board and it was car-
ried.
Messrs. Wooldrldg*, Smythe and Burke
were elected bonorrry members of the asso-
ciation.
Mr. Burke then asked for informs
atlon on certain points connected
with the culture of sugar In this
district. Th*y were answered by Colonel
Cunningham, who concluded by saying that
he thought Mr. Burke would cover tbe needs
of tbe district by appblntlng three deputies.
Mr. Burke then lucidly explained to tbe
meeting that the law required In the matter
of classing and polarising sugar and barrel-
ling It. This exactness would be necessary
to securing any aid from the government in
the way of bounty.
Colonel Ellis then explained the meaning
of the word "strike" as applied to tbe
manufacture of sugar, and showed that all
sugar of one sti ike would be of tb* same
grade or claas and oould not be otherwise
and when a barrel ot a certain strike was
polarised all barrels of that strike would be
of the same grade.
Colonel Willis also explained the practi-
cal working in a sugar mill and called at-
tention to tue difference between augar and
(ome other articles sometimes, however,
associated with It.
Major Goree then suggested a* the most
practical measure that each weigher of
a sugar mill be mads a atvorn officer ot the
government and through It the expense of
classing wonld be greatly reduced. This
struck Mr. Burke as the most feasible way.
Adjourned.
BRIGHTER FOR PALMER.
THE REPUBLICANS OF ILLINOIS VERY
DESPERATE.
Moore and Cookrell Stand Firm and Mr.
Str««t«r Has no Chanoe at All.
Trying to Form a N«w
Combination,
Springfield, 111., March 10.—There is no
longer a possibility ot the election of
Streeter. Moore and Cockreil held a con-
ference and decided to refrain from voting
to-day, but that to-morrow after a confer-
ence with Palmer and fully defining their
position to the putjilo they would vote for
Palmer. If this decision Is adhered to It
will give Palmor the necessary 103 votes to
elect. On the 153d ballot to-day Palmer re-
ceived 101 votes, the republicans and farm-
ers not voting, Adjourned till to-morrow.
The excitement oauscd by the new de-
velopments reached fever heat,and all sorts
of rumors were soon ilylng about. The re-
publican camp was demoralized. Chair-
man Fuller of the republican steering com-
mittee arrived at 10.30 and beard for the first
time of Moore and Cockrell's rebellion
against Stree'er. He broke oat Into a
vol'.ev of decided forclbles, and swore the
two independents up and down 1n a highly
picturesque manner. All the republicans
were, in fact, wrought up to the highest
point over this sudden overthrow of thoir
plans, and Senutor Evans comes in for as
innch abuso as Cockreil and Moore.
Chairman Fuller at once oalled a meeting
of the republican steering committee.
Rumors of a ohange from Streeter were
then current. It waa stated later that tie
republican atsering committee issued in-
structions to the republican 100 not to
vote to-dsv, and that in consequence
another delay would retard the progress of
tb* senatorial fight. This Is the only means
of preventing temporarily the election of
Palmor and gives the republicans anothsr
chance to work uo some sort of a combine.
Taubenack wired John P. Steele to come
to Springfield at onca, and from which it
became evident that a new movement was
on foot.
At 1.30 the convention hall was crowded
as It has never been crowded before, and the
most lutense excitement prevailed. At
noon tbe senate entered the house, and the
joint sesslou opened amid the deepest
silence, the spectators crowding tho gal-
larles, th* press seats and aide aisles, bend-
ing forward in expectancy. The sus-
pense was short lived and was set-
tled by the result of the roll
call. With the exception of Representative
Callahan not a republican answered to his
name and the three independents were
equally silent. The result of tbe 153d bal-
lot was 101 solid votes for John M. Palmer,
the republicans and Farmers' Mutual Be-
nevolent association not voting. A wild
cheer burst from the democratic side,
which was full of decision iu Its tone, and
th* joint convention then adjourned until
to-moirow at 19 o'clock.
The republicans state that the delay will
only be for twenty-four hours and that
they were forced to adopt these tactics in
order to get time to breatbe and see if there
was any possibility of Palmer's defeat
by further treaty with Moore and Cockreil.
They are evidently in the last stage of des»
peration, but insist that they will consent
to a full vote to»morrow, no matter how
the conference with tbe rebellious Indepen-
dents results. Streeter Is virtually gone
up the flue. Palmer is nearer victory than
he has ever been, but there is a desperate
combination still possible to the republi-
cans, and Palmer men predict a new candi-
date to-morrow.
Tne republicans this afternoon discussed
th* advisability of voting for Representa
tive Moore to-morrow as the only mean* of
preventing the election ot General Palmer.
Wants a Big Fortune.
Charles Francis de Thierry, a Brooklyn
mechanic, claims to be the heir of a ?5,-
000,000 estate in France. The fortune, so
th* story goes, was accumulated lu the
Brazilian diamond fields a century ago by
Jean de Thierry, who, during the French
revolution, deposited it In £,old in Venice.
When Napoleon captured the city in 1797
the fortune was captured too, and de
Thierry died before he recovered it. Mr.
de Thierry of Brooklyn claims to be able to
prove that he is the grandson of the origi-
nal de Thierry, and entitled to the millions.
[Philadelphia Ledger.
Napoleon McKinloy.
The reputed likeness of Mr. McKlnley to
the great soldier-statesman of France'*
days of glory Is more than a physical re-
semblance. History records the fact that
the exile of St. Helena contlnncd to tbe end
to nurse the delusion of tbe return of his
"star of destiny." If the Ohio statesman
has not yet read tbe verdict of the Ameri-
can people upon his method of building np
a plutocracy by hleh taxation, he may well
be left to cherish bis delusion In political
exile. The star of McKinleyism has set,
never to rise again. (Chicago News.
The Bight to Shoot.
Th* average citizen firmly believes that
he haB a legal right to shoot anyone discov-
ered robbing his henhouse or clothesline,
but In the last year five citizens of different
state* have been sent to prison for banging
away at such visitors, They are not sboot-
able offense* in any state. [Detroit Free
Pre**.
THE PISTOL ARGUMENT.
COLONEL H. CLAY KING 3HOOT8
DOWN LAWYER POSTON.
A ltlsodv Chapter in th. Famona Snlt of
Mrs. Pillow Against King for
Property — King Placed
Und.r Arrattl.
Memphis, Tenn., March 10.—Mr. DaviJ
H. Poaton, a prominent lawyer of thl* city,
was thi* morning snot and mortally
wounded by Colonel H. Clay King, a well
known citizen and also a member of the
Memphis bar.
The tragedy occurred on Main street op-
posite Market square, and caused great
excitement on tbe crowded thoroughfare,
which was thronged in addition to usual
crowds by larsre nuirbers of lady shoppers,
whom the bright spring weather had
brought out
Poston is a member of th* law firm ot
Poston & Postou and his family is one of
th* moat prominent in the city and well
Known throughout the south. His father
was a celebrated lawyer.
Colonel H. Clay King served with diss
tlnctlon in the confederate army, being
commander of "King's Tlgera;" was a
brilliant lawyer, has held different offices
in Shelby county and Is the author of
King's Digest of the laws of Tennessee,
which were for a long time a standard
work.
The causes which led to the shooting have
their origin In a law suit which has be-
come a case celebre In both Tennessee
and Arkansas judicial annals, and'to which
H. Clay King and Mrs. Gideon J. Pillow,
wife of Gideon J. Pillow of Fort Pillow
tame were principal*. Tbe lit'gatlon ha*
been pending for a number of years and
grew out of certalu transactions between
th*so parties with regard to Arkanaa*
lands, Mrs. Pillow claiming title through
certain deeds Blgned by King, and which
he claimed were never .executed a*
far as delivery was concerned, alleging that
she obtained surreptitious possession of
them. The firm of Postou & Poston wa*
counsel for Mrs. Pillow, tbe complainant,
aud had pro*ecuted her title thoroughly.
A very bitter feeling was aroused between
the patties to the litigation and
evidence hurtful to the social
reputation of both was freely"
adduced. King'* bitterness against Mr*.
PUlow was In a measure transferred to
David Poston, leading counsel. The ca*e 1*
now pending lu tbe supreme court of thl*
•tate and set for the April term In that
tribunal, it having been decided in the low-
er court iu King's favor.
Colonel King was seen standing in front
of Lee's cigar store at half past 11 with a
large pistol iu his band. A moment later
Poston came along. Without a word of
warning King stepped out from the door-
way and placing the pistol, a 4l callber,
against Mr. Poston's abdomen, fired. The
wounded man staggered blindly for a few
seconds, when friends rnshed to assist him
and carried bim Into a near by restaurant.
King stood still meanwhile, pistol in band,
aud was arrested a few moments later. Pos-
ton was taken to the infirmary soon aft*r
the shooting, and is to-night in a precarious
condition and attending physicians say he
can not recover.
OBITUARY.
Colonel N. s. Goat.
Topeka, Kan., March 10. — Governor
Humphrey received a message from Neosho
this morning stating that Colonel N. S.
Goes, state ornithologist, died In that city
this morning from heart disease.- As soon
as his death was announced In the legisla-
ture the senate adopted resolutions setting
forth Ills Invaluable services and the irre-
parable loss that bis death has brought to
the state.
Daatli of the Minister to Japan.
Washington, March 10. —Secretary Blain*
to-night received a cable message from
Toklo, Japan, announcing the death o£
United States Minister John F. Smith at 1
o'clock to-night.
CURIOUS PEOPLE.
A Story of Six Peculiar Old Men of Mo-
bil*.
Very curious people inhabit this corner ot
the civilized world, and perhaps among ths
most curious were the six peculiar old m*n
of Mobile. Two of these old men were
great cronies. They loved to be in company
the one with the other, and they never failed
to meet once each day during tbe
later years of their lives; but their
daily meetings were curious. Uncle
John sat each evening by bis fireside read-
ing book or paper, and about 7 o'clock
Uncle William came into the room, gave a
glance at John, and then, picking up a book
or paper from the table, sat graveiy down
in h:s chair opposite John, and began read-
ing. No word was said. The two old men
read silently for two or more hours, some-«
times aa late as 11 o'clock, when William
folded his paper or laid down his book, and,
lu silenoe as before, took his hat and de-
parted. These old men were never known
to exchange a word during their meeting*.
There were two other old cronies in Mos
bile. These two had the habit of walk*
ing out together every afternoon at
5 o'clock. They lived iu the same
etreet. Their promenade took them
to the river front, the wharves of which
were then, as cow, a famous place whereon
Mobillans "took the air." Departing they
were in tho best of humor, chatting pleas-
antly of tbe topics of tbe day; but return*
Ing they were invariably in the worst tem-
per imaginable, abusing each other foE
every fault possible, and calling each other
every camo short of pickpockot and horse»
thief. Stopping at their several front
doors, they would shake their fists at each
other aud solemnly declare that never, so
long as they ahould live, would they con-
descend to nollce one another. The angec
was genuine, and the language very warm.
By the next afternoon, however, tbe sky
had cleared and tbe old gentlemen appeared
firomptly at the 5 o'clock hour, and, saint-
ng, "would begin their walk and
their talk, which alway* ended in th* quar-
rel, as above described.
There were vet two other men of Mobile,
They would be old If they were now alive,
but by the time they come into view they
were bardlv beyond the mlddlo age. As
chums they had early In life taken a room
together down on St. Francis street: but,
unfortunately, during the first month of
thoir occupancy of their room they quar-
reled over some trifling matter and resolved
to cease BDeaking. Neither of them would
consent to vacate the promises. They had
taken the room together, and each ons
thought he had as good a right to poaaea-
sion as the other; therefore, out of pure
obstinacy, neither would budge. So they
lived there together, and whenever the ono
had any Instructions to impart or request
to make of tbe other tbe instruction or re-
quest was "reduced to writing" and tho
written sheet placed on the center table In
tbe room, whore later the person addressed
found it and left a written reply in its
place. This peculiar association lasted
thiity-four years, when finally one of tho
silent men found a partner in life and went)
to housekeeping. The other man vacated
the room the very next uay. [Mobil*
Register. ^
General Butler's Forgetfulness.
General Benjamin Butler says that sines
we began to have a history every generation
has seen the United States engaged In war,
and be thinks tbe time Is not far off for an-
other. Somebody should let General Butler
know that a fierce baseball war Is now b*~
ing waged and history 1* being vindicated.
[Philadelphia Ledger.
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