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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
MEXICAN CENTRAL.

The cxtensiou OF the Guadalajara division
Of the Mexican Central railway to Aueca
is now completed and opened for traffic.
Surveyors are now in the field looking over
the ground for an ultimate extension of
the line to the Pacific coast Nothing IN
the way of active construction Will how
ever. be done at present. nor indeed Will
any new construction WORK ADDITIONAL to
what Ina, already booH laid out be entered
anon this year The proposed direct line
from Tampico to the city Of Mexico rs sim
Under confederation. aud surveyors are now
loading over the route with view TO get
ting estimates of the cost but the line
win not BIZ built for some time to come.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
MORE pIsMARCklAN DisCL

MORE BlsMARCklAN DISCLOSURES.
Hamburg, November The HAMBURGER
N1chrichton. tho organ of Prince Bismarck.
has another article ON the subject Of the
Russo German treaty. which terminated in
1880, and the disclosure of which ny the
Nachrietton has created such IL pcnsation
in Europe. This article is entitled the
Russian Treaty. ana describes Prince
iismarcls's entente with Russia AS "A brill
liant success OF German statesmauship Tho
article then says
we do not admit that a rapprochmcnt
with Russia had lost all value by the con
clusion Of the droibund treaty. nor viii our
allies share this opinion. Reconciliation is
not untnown nor unlesircd by Thorn. Un
the contrary. II has been noted with satis
faction that Germany always cnuloyod The
Russian entente to prevent and settle dis
turhances between ltussia and Austria.
Had Austria aud Italy thought otherwise
thcy would, during he reign 81 Emperor
William |, have made rrotestaiions on the
subject THE WAY mover dnlc. although
they were aware of our cultivation OF po-
liti"al relation and nm outchio with Russia.
despite all military preparations and hourse
regulations were never pretcrmiucd Mt
Berlin. Among the motives OF our expose
of The Russo German rriationr. All OF which
we do not feet called ou to disoiose IL the
continual fabrication oi historical facts by
the clerical and liberal. and even the semi
official press with the dishonest purpose
nf making the government Of William !
and Of BismtIck responsible for all pres
cut evils, and especially the rupture Of
former favorable relations with Russia. "A
rupture which certainly does not improve
Ccrmany's position in Europe Therefore,
VIC publish the fact that the rupture was
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
LOVES STAR.
For Tho Post,
AN the beauty, all the flowers.
That list our love AMI deck our bowers,
Acorn yon worli atar afar-
The wandering star"

The moonlight silyens all the Garth and
sky.
The br.. ne Is It Had
Ms thoughts anong TIC stars now seem
10 ny.
WIN rapture filed,
There s ore star ,ha, shines 50 soft ana
br eht
II looks 10 me
.ss Il the haven Of pure delight
Should In 3, b..
l piclt r. IN that haven You ana
without one word
VIII which to tell the thoughts ana feel-
inss high
within US stirred
Those thoughts too pare and bright for
hating speech
They can be sho"n
Crhe lareuage Is not hard to learn OF
tcach
by eyes alone.
Love. In that haven. to my rugged breast
Bur your own heart
You shall be held. and there. forever blest,
We ne'er shall part. II.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
4 cuINEsE pnMANCE.

New Orleans Plcayunr. October 80
Yesterday a large party Of Chinese laf'
over the Southern Paoinc en- route TO San
Francisco. Among them YVES one OLD
Chlnaman named Tin5 rrnS, MO mas
been in this country and Central Aher''a
for the past fifty years. comlps Ne'' W.
quite n child. He would not nov b. en-
route ia the far away laud OF his Hir'h
but for the fact that he has been ley a
large fortune by rich relative In ,hlna'
Ting Tung comes from among the alls'o',
laoy of China, hut wnen he was qul'1 d
young man he violated some VISA Oh nis
father or his family, and Tor " ne We ,o
disowned, which action on tue l's' u MS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
CUBAN SITUATION.
Maceo Not Trying 10 Cross the Trocha.
The Fight mt Artomsn.

| Maeeo Not Trying 10 Cross the Trocha.
The Fight Mt Artomisn.
| Philadelphia. Pa. November Private
letters received IN this city by Saturdays
mail from Havana, throw light en- recent
events In Cuba. ono In particular deals
| VITA late occurrences in Iinar del Rio ami
| gives very hopeful Wow of the present
| Cuban situation.
rms letter says that Antonio Maceo has
| not attempted to reach Havana province.
ana although he made an attack upon tho
city OF Artomsa, which was partially de-
"lroyod. h" did not ondcavor to force a
| passage of the famous trocha
On tho other hand, 1t Ia stated IN tho
communication, witch IL from Captain he
| Eardo, VINO recently was In this city aud
| who Is an officer of General Mnceo's staff.
| with the rebel army, In pinar del Rio pro-
vince, IL not doairous Of milking war m
| fihNanR ana Matnn2ns at this time Both
| 81 these provinces are comparatively low
! ana flat aud the effect OF the copioua
rains upon the son is still detrimental 10
| me proper handling OF an army
Ihe letter says. "'lo be with tho Cuban
army In linar del Rio does not mean that
one IL entirely cui off from communira-
ti9n with the outside world The mail
system OF the republic Is not in opcrntton
III thiH province. hut the carriers of our
commander ronch Havana MS regularly as
do the trims In the grand central station
of New York. Among the accounts that
furnished ur win the most amusement
was that published IN the Dnro de La
Marina referring to an attach on Artcmlza
Few DAYS arn. ! heard that the same
account was scui "a the United States and
| published as authentic Iews Still. after
my visit to New YorR PHILADELPHIA and
Washington. J feel that The rcnIcrg Of
American panrrs have learned To disoorn
me dtfiorence between Spanish and Cuban
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
THE OPINION IN VIENNA.

Vienna. November 1.-The Noue Freie
Prose-. which published an intsryicw last
week from correspondent which was sup
posed to have emauated from Prince b.
marck. today says it learns from well
informed source that Bismarck may be M
pelled in making his disclosures 10y fear
that Germany VIII repeat the mistake OF
1880 by the eventual abandcnM, OF ne
support Of Russia in favor of an ep-tntc
with Great Britain which would be more
dangerous. rs it would doubtless lead
France 10 obtain wat she has .d,hrt.n
been unable 10 obtain, namely. an alliance
with Russia, Of which the Enforcement
against Germany would only be question
of time and circumstances. Another inof"
Of Prince Bismarck. The Ncuo Frcie iraas'
thinks. was 20 show France how little thor
relations with Russia were due to them
selves and how much they were due 30
Germany's mistakes In the treatment Of
Russia after the dismissal OF Prince Bis
tnarck from the CHARACTERISTIC. That me
latter rs actuatcd by hatred Of Won cipi
is an unteushle supposition, az Prince Bis
mnrck has not regarded Won Capryi ~ the
moral author Of the rupture between pm
Bismarck and the present emperor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
AIRY, FAIRY, WINGED GOLD
Threatens to Soar Away From Lon.
don Town.
UP GOES THE BANK DISCOUNT RATE,
A Now Bishop OF London--Cousui Lee
Sails From Havana Great Floods
IN France and Sicily.

London, November 1.-The rate OF dis
count has been steady and the belief that
the stringcncy is only temporary prevents
further advance. Mr.. Mckinleys cleo
ton, which is thought here TO be assured,
is counted upon TO bring a renux OF gold
| from America.
The Bank of England has borrowed about
| G3000.000 from the market. There is some
discomfort over tho banks charging A., per
is supposed that the directors anticipate
an outflow OF gold to Australia or Russia.
Tho stock market has been irregular and
weak, owing 20 the depression in the min
ing market and an indisposi,on to in
crease commitments pending ,ho re-
suit of the election In inc United
States. Tho mining market is traversing
period OF depression, especially in South
Africa ventures. owing to forced selling,
both English and foreign. Doubts regard
Ing the deep level properties are largely re-
sponsible for this collapse. Tho settlement,
however was concluded in a better man
ner than was expected. although there was
much selling In order to liduidotc weak
positions. 1t is hoped that the eltmnat ion
of the weak spots win lead to a better
market. Gold fields. Rand mines. South
African gold mining, Transvaal gold and
many others show a decrease OF from TO
i per cent Another weak spot has been
foreign securities Consnls and British
railways were strong with good buying OF
the latter ON the trade prospects. Amor
lean securities fuctuatod according to The
election news. hut the close shows a pretty
general advance. mainly due TO New York
orders and option deolings The only de-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
sEWING sAMrLlss AsKEn

London. November 2 The Daily Tolc-
graph says that AT the request Of the New
York Sewing Schools. MIR. Bayard has asked
the London school bonrd for specimens OF
Industrial drawing and designs aud samples
OF sewing with full explanations showing
The methods OF working In the schools here
The request has been granted and com
mittee has been appointed to prepare the
eumpleS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
LEE SAILS uOMEWARn.

Havana, November l,-uuitcd States
Consul General Fitshugh Leo and his sec-
rotary, Mr. Jones. sailed for New York to
day on hoard the steamer Visilanca The
ship was accompanied out Of the harbor
by the steam launch Xuldo. having on board
United States Consul General Jos. A.
Springer, llr. Burgess and Chas Todd ON
ployes of the consulate, and other friends
Of General Lee. and representatives Of
American noWspapcra. General Lee re
manned IN bis staicroom.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
REPUBLICANS OPENLY GUILTY Of TREASON,

chicago October 2sThc Chicago Timeslerad
organ OF Mckinley prints the following page
AFTER all universal success Ind
hy IN republican
ihuorses the nhumany in
'ne next large minority
'er hghbors and
OF the country what shall
Oh government by majority Of all the
rms infamous T.. OF
fash literature republican
Employed and paid by Mark Hanna chairman
national committee What Smaly the
sanction Of his employer this popular
government is significant
lure Hanna chairman. Mckinley.
ounng the position the
voices the sentiments of Hanna Mckinley I'VE
may not submit Significant Bishop
Tor an editorial
reasonable
owned and mortgaged by
nnen failure and the tight to
Weekly Financial Review, published
Of Henry Ccws Co.. significant issue
of April is 1896 1t thoroughly prediction
the election Of Mckinley
means inevitable reduction wages.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Travelling Engineer Loucks OF the Katy
is here.
G. &. Farmer, air brake instructor of the
Katy, is here from Parsons.
Captain Andy Faulkner arrived from
Austin last night and stopped at the
LaWlor.
The latest is to the effect that the Sea-
board Air Line is to be purchased hy the
Louisville and Nashville,
Engine 1876 on the Missouri Pacific. the
first locomotive purchased by that COM
pany. and which has been In use since 1860
was last week consigned to the scrap heap.
YIN. O'Horln. superintendent of ma
chlnery and equipment of tho Katy. with
Headquarters at Parsons. Kan. was here
yesterday. lie LEFT on the northbound
flyer at $50 p. m
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
\ YEAR AGO.
RAILWAY Age.

a wear ago temporary receiver was APP
roin,cd for the Tennessee Central
ar,b s1ichigau Nas turned over to the re-
orgsnized company, the Ann Arbor rail
road.
A wear ago a decree was enterd by the
rnited states court ordering the sale of the
Sfehison. topeka and Santa Re under fore
closure December 10.
A Year aco a special train on the Lake
shore and Michigan $, southern made It's rec
ord breaking run tom Chicago 70 Buffalo
40 / miles. in aeven hours, my minutes
and twenty seconds speed oil 1o'V' mics
per hour,
wear ago Horace f, Smith %as made
..,,',,aI freight agent OF the Southern rail-
Nav, n. G. Prest was appointed Iurchas-
lag agent OF the Northern Pacific; Len
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
CAPTAIN DROWNED.

London, November Tho british
steamer lslevorth. Captain Matthews,
from Pcnaacola. October $, via North sgd
uey October iG for Newcastle has ar
rived In the THAMES and reports that her
captain Yves washed overheard and drowned
on Dunnolhead The lsleworih was ro-
ported at Duunoheud on October 80.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
A TIMING POSITION.

uid Mrs Al. who Yves rerously III.
found herself to he IN "a trying positi1n,
winch she defined to friend In these
words.
You see. my daughter Harriet IS mar
re 10 ono - hrse homnypath doctors
and my daughter Kate to an aliypnth. II
] call In The homoypnlh my allvI.lth son
ln-law nud h.s wife git mad. an II I call
f. my GllypHth son-'n-laW my homeypath
son-in-'aw an his wife sit mad. an If 1
90 abend an git well " thout either o.
EN-. then thcy'll both br -nad 80 / don't
see but ia bettor die outright"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02

are Hooded at Melville Sur Saono and the
river IS covered with furniture The bar
racks at st, lambert is surrounded hY
soldiers and prisoners Half this district
Is inundated and numerous factories ia
Lyons and vicinity are closed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
ANDREW JACKSON'S CAMPAIGN.


the applause
and cheerug) There
Idl president of
leader o
should le broken That
/ hc or the of
o
the
it" prolonged
a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
NEw nlsHop or LoNpoN.

London, November 1.-The Right Rev.
Nendoi Creishton bishop Of PETERBOROUGH,
has been appointed bishop Of London In
tlaco al Rirhl Ecv Fr.dc' ick Tcmnie Nho
WIS last week appointed archbishop Gt
entfrLury
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
For lYoRY.s pEFENsE.

London, November / Edward j. Ivory,
whose case is pending on charge OF be
ing concerned In dynamite conspiracy
has communicated with Ambassador Ray
ard with view to obtaining recognition
OF his rights as an American. II Is under
stood American friends Of Ivory viii Tor
Mard funds for his defense.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
UNCONDITIONAL AMNESTY

Msnagna, Nicaragua VIA Galveston. No
yombor l-Prcsldcnt zelaya has published
a decree granting unconditional amnesty TO
The greater part nf those prominent IN the
revolution OF last February and in Tho
conspiracy Of September.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02

Rome, November i.-seycrc floods are
reported to have occurred in Sicily The
country around Palermo IL inundated and
three persons have been drowned
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02

folks served to disgust Ting Inns ailo-
rcther With the Orieu, and so he ran
away 10 This country. He has accuinu-
lated sore moncy while in Central america
v.l aad is altoee'hoT > very Interesting
CbIvrn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02

jamin A. Kimbali succeeded Frederick
Smyth as president of tho Concord AMI
Montreal, and William Iiodedon was up
pointed general freight agent OF the Clcyu-
land, Akron and columbus
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
SPANS NEW LOAN.

Madrid. November IA credit OF 80. 00o,-
900 pecas. about $40 600, 900. win shortly be
sanctioned by the Spanish government for
naval works.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
Train


Drumming WIN iHt year 1881 lUt totHl
equipment for the period covered in the
summary was. 1889. OBS Coz. $50. .lG9.
so7, 1881. l,22l .oSe; 1872 l.2lS.22S 1893,
!3cS ,73i; 1884. l,3l357o; 1895, 100000,
The report Of the commission says THE
summary, which shows the total equip
ment, well as the equipment fitted with
train brakes and automatic couplers for
each Of the years from 1850 to 1898. hcju-
sivo present comprehensive sta forlcnt
~ the case. md gives definite answer 10
the question which naturally arises respect
ins the law referred to. out Of a total Of
1906 26o. only 3G2, iaS locomotives and cars
We're fc,cd with train brakes. and ;0s,N,G
with automatic couplers The hcruI II
equipment fitted with train brakes during
the wear covered by The report was II ,oG,
aal lie increase in equumout fitted with
automatic conplers was IT, 235. While these
figures are considerable IN themselves Trey
do not Indicate rate OF Improvement
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
W.T., AoNEY OR FRrr e1,,.,,,,

Which II ,h.u hl+E SILVER.
|'aaas Mems pi mas s,secn decided mat
|f1-aipasssd in rue s, Shoes are the best
EEn.sollity. so,d 'yle, NJ comfort and
zoe Store, si nola a, exclusively at sam.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02

,'I u. Fry New Orleans ii. e.. Tonp-
i, .-ssuEVllle: Oscar Rymer, New York
X, luolaas W. Back, san Antonio; IL.
, " Galveston j u. Bland. Orange:
cooper Orange. G.. c. Former. nen-
M MT Frank flaming, San Antonio, T.
|. a,uales, city; Il p. Jones. Evansyille.
H. w. r Cash, st, Louis. Mo. w. l..
mi smithville; William Wilson. ST.
n u j., II. Johnson. Chicago: r. II.
IIS, huntsville Hon |, W. Middlcb-ook
'u ~ ii; W. Harris, Canton. ohio,
|, n o,' .Damhers. Chicago. Il. NJ Lane
n, U mu c. Pope, Now York CITY;
I sr %Unl'' Alexandria, la. ]. e. Ouirl,
s nI'Snio' Miss Ida Swecnic. Miss Marie
h, sI Y Miss Marguerite smith MISS
Fs., w. Smllh, Miss Olive u. Smith Miss
|, 'i a,,os Smith: Cincinnati; BOYD Ioars,
s aasOnlo' u j. Thomas. Fort Worm
tr aSg"G nan city; j. L Landon Fort
lssoy, Osss Smith Round Rock, r G
!, Ion,. monroe n, La, Z Phelps Colnm-
s,,nSs ss Burger, New Orleans n A
Won MI n Iemple George \ Stanles Gnl.
d Or,r maFV'y Compton, city: john Bon
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-02
NEW HuTCHINs HOUSE

y =. AlVlroY,
Proprietor.
kemodeled and
Hewly furnished.
Rates, 81 to
81 'a ror t7eN'.
uneGualed IN all
rs appointments in
the State of Texas.
The leading hotel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
THE HILL CITY.
Suits Against Insurance Companies
Pre.ent for the shah.

LYNCHBURG. VA, September S-'Spe-
cial)-Two suits have been instituted in
the Circuit Court Of Botetourt county
bv ]. Il. Schultz, receiver Of the Franklin
Brass Company: one OF which is against
the Home Insurance Company, of New
York. for $1,000 and interest for five
years. and the other against the Aetna
Insurance Company. OF Hartford, Tor
$500. and interest also for i've years
The slit will be moved to the United
States Court. at Lynchburg. They are
similar TO the suit OF Schultz receiver,
vs.. the Phoenix Insurance Company or
Brooklyn. for $4,000. which was recently
argued before Judge Paul. and In which
a decision Is expected at the next term OF
the United States Court
Major John ". Daniel, In response to
an invitation, to-day telegrapned Mr.. j..
TAYLOR Ellyson. chairman Of the State
Democratic Committee, that he would
Introduce Bryan on the occasion OF his
address in Richmond. on September 18TH.
Mr. Alexander Mcdonald. United States
Minister TO Persia. who has been in this
CITY on his leave OF absence for several
weeks. leaves tomorrow for Washington.
He expects 10 sail from New York city
on Wednesday. September 10th, and viii
20 almost direct 10 Teheran. arriving
there early in November. Minister Nc
Donald has purchased as present for
The Shah q handsome heavy seal ring.
with a large intaglic onyx stone in which
will be inscribed IN the Persian Ian
guaee: "To his Imperial Majesty. the
Shah-in-Shah. from United States Minis
Ter Mcdonald"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
MeckIenburg Delegates to Peters


BOYDTON, VA, september S.-(Spe-
cial)-Yesterday' County Democratic
Convention was one OF the largest and
most harmonious ever held here. The
convention was called 10 order by County
Chairman c. j. Faulkner. Mr.. r. Belts
was chosen as temporary chairman and
r. w. Mcfarland as secretary. Resolu-
lions were adopted by the convention as
follows:
/. Resolved. That we heartily endorse
the nominations OF Bryan and Sewall by
the Democratic convention in Chicago.
and the platform there adopted. and
pledge ourselves 10 do all we can 10
further their election.
Q That the delegates from this county
shall go 10 the Petersburg convention un-
instructed as to candidates. but instructed
TO vote for no candidate who IS not
known TO be in favor Of the free coinage
Of silver.
The following delegates We're elected TO
the district convention: G. j. Faulkner
G. r. Reekes. Walter Wagstah, w. v.
Gregory r. T. Tisdale. Thomas n. Will
liams W ". Russell r. w. Mcfarland,
NJ Garnett Russell. X. j. Montgomery,
w H. Morris, J. 5. Montgomery. f.. Belts,
w. r. Baskeryill. a. c. Ogburn, a. III.
Ferguson w II. SiZemore, II. S. Nelson.
and J. w Hendrck.
Hon Thomas y. Williams. Judge w. T..
Homes. and G. j. Faulkner, Esq, respond
ing 10 calls from the delegates. addressed
the convention In rousing speeches. Each
sneaker WAS frequently interrupted by
loud and liberal applause.
The free-silver sentiment is growing In
favor here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09

STAUNTON. VA, September e.L!SSpe,
cial )-Beneath bright skies ana WIN VIII :,
promising outlook was begun mere to-pay
the third annual exhibition Of 2tss t9f f
ginia Livestock and Far Assocla'
SSibjcb viii continue for four days. AS
usual on the opening day the a't tbe card
was light The three races on lle a. 80 -
,,,lre nronptlv run off. w J. Carter, OF
Richmond, having the s 5as ahe pr H1f
ie.,.s tbis vear Tonight there are more
race-horses on the grounds than ever De-
fore TO-day's races were. 49,,
First race-trotting. for county no ,ls.a
and gentlemen drivers; one neat , ouI lie
s55Tvyon bv Gordon Wrights b; m. MaI ta,.
Thomas Thornburg's br. g. Easter Doy
second. Time. 3:51. -, .,,,o heats.
second race-running; half,Inils nee =
9-veaT-olds: purse s5O-A. ID. Paynes Au-
vance won easily, Daisy Dean see4 .l.,
Watermelon being distanced III INC Al
heat Time 55 3-i and .Js -. r,,,or
Third race-three- minute Gn.,,e had no
t btO1Ile in making every pole a winning
one securing the heats in ressalairt otus =
from Nut and Easter Boy, VINO llH'Sneu 90
named. Time, 1855 and 2:o3 -.