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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-08-11

BELLEVlII.E. Ont-The Belleville in
tcrnational regatta. winch promises TO be
mo az the ,yr,aitsl aquatic events ever
h,l1 on frasn water. hegius today. The
wen WENT, 81 win consist OF professional aud
mtteur single. double and four oaIed
races ais, utuoe padding and SIX II SAL
tr7ph1es amounting to 5000 are being OIL
fored.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-08-11
TODRIS FORECAST.

WOOSTER, Ohio-17he centennial cele-
hration of the organization of Wayne
county Will be observed at this place hNe
toyu ucructuate the names of distin-
guishod officers OF The American revoiu-
ton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-08-11

Nr,cApA FALLS y. Y.-Arrange-
,, NiA" Az Hcomnletsi for the celcbratioa
of the cyacuat!on Of Fort Niast "a !, 10
1enalu' ~, J"' MAJ IN of the day, and Con-
ere eres ly1 me Daniels, Mahany ami Wads,
worth And s@cretary Of War Lamont nave s
also been asked to make snort ao're''e''
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-08-11

Cotton futures advanced 70 to % points.
caused by the governments <eport of the
crop.
a number OF visiting merchants In the
city: buying goods.
Terrible heat, strlngency Of money and
anticipation Of a government crop reporr
all tended 10 restrict business In grain
and provisions.
The long expected rally in tho stock
market came at last. Advance In call
money was an important influence.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-08-11
I-X-L COTTON MARKING INK

CHEAP, DURABLE, 1NDELIRLE
one gallon package makes one barrel Of
indelihle back ink. Half gallon package
makes half barrel indelible black nix,
Manufactured by the
HDU STON DRUG COMPANY,
Wholesale Druggists, 10 and ll2 Travis
Street. Houston
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-08-11

COLUMBUS, Ohio-President Nj. ID
R1irhforI of the ohio Miners association
has issued a call for Il state convention of
m neis to meet here today to take up tna
question of whether mines shalI be per-
mitUei to continue.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-08-11

There were manV deaths from heat In
various parts of the. country.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-08-11
CUBAN.

Americans in Cuba arc bounded by Span
18Th spies.
Cuban sympnthizors IRE stu active in
Valencia, Spain.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-08-11

The record of the courts.
The regular weekly meeting OF the city
council.
Preliminary trial Of Philip Singer de-
ferred.
Officers elected for the Houston District
Medical association.
A colored woman's sudden death.
Burial of "1'rlxy' Singer.
Injured in an accident on the Missouri.
Kansas and Toxss.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-08-11
TODAYS FEATURES .
fr"bnbilitios generally warmer In
northwestern portion Tuesday evening.

POLITICAL.
Bryan reached rlttSburg. having an
ovation at every stop.
Sewall arrived In New York.
open letter N the World to Bryan.
General political ncws.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-08-11

CONTINUED on Fourth paee)
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-08-11

AT BOSTON.
Boston, August 1o.-The Thermometer
registered % today. which IS the record
for the season.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
DELEGATES ALL CHOSEN,

The Chicago Times Herald's Estimate of
the Strength of Republican Candidates
CHICAGO, May 19.-The Times-Her-
aid Gnd.) yesterday published a COM
plete list of the delegates to the COM
ing repu blican national convention at
St Louis The Times-Herald saws:
Some time during the last two weeks
the republicans in the frozen eli
mate of Alaska held a convention
and chose two delegates who will
travel 5000 miles by steamboat and
rail to attend the St Louis conven-
ton Their names will not be known
until they reach this country, for there
IS no telegraph to Juneau and the Jour
ney requires weeks With the excep-
ton of these two men the
names of all the delegates to
the repub lican national convention
are known, Saturday having been
the last Gay upon which any could be
chosen. The preferences of all but 81
have been announced and Mai. Nc
kinley is SO far ahead of his rivals as
to leave little doubt of his nomination
on the first ballot He is assured of
5s1. a plurality of 11e. Two hundred
and seventy-two votes are divided
among the other candidates, of which
Reed, with 1O3, has the most. while
Quay is second with 60 from his own
state, Morton has So, Allison IS and
Bradley 16.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
CONGRESS-


i COnoonDod Report of the Past Weeks Pre-
| ceedinER.
| IN the senate on the 18th a bill proposing
| additional restrictions on immigration was de-
| Dated Mr. Gibson severely arratGned the A
that the bill was inspired by the order, Mr.
Nelson denying that the A. p. A. had any hand
/ in the bill The Delaware election case was
afterwards taken up, Mr. Platt supporting Mr.
| Dupont's claim to a The house devoted
much of the day to private pension bills dis
posing of about one every five minutes, IS in all
oelng favoraoly acted on before adjournment
While the pension bills were being considered
the committee of the whole rose informally
and disagreed to the senate amendments to
the river and harbor bill and sent it to confer
ence-
THE senate by vote Of 81 to 30 on the 18th
decided that Henry A Dupont was not en-
Titled to n seat in that body from the state of
Delaware A resolution agreed to for an
inquiry into the competition of Oriental pro-
ducts Mr. Galfnger, introduced resolution
tnat the revision OF the tariff law was de-
manded SO as to produce revenue. Mr.
Cullom introduced the conference agreement
on the legislative. executive and judicial appro-
pr1ation bill, but action it was deferred.
Mr. Morgan presented resolution concerning
the Americans now under sentence in Cuba 49,
The house decided the election contest from
the Sixth Virginia district in favor of Otey,
the democrat Representative Morse (Mass-),
reported favorably bill to prohibit the sale of
intoxicating liquors in the capitol build
ing Private pension bills were then consid-
cred
In the senate on the 10th Mr.. Morgan (AIa)
spoke on his Cuban resolution and declared it
to be the duty of congress to adopt joint reso-
lutions on belligerency which would require
the approval Of the president and thus fix re-
sponsfoflity. At the close of his speech the
senate adopted his resolution for the commit
tee on foreign relations to look into the matter
of the Americans now under sentence of death
In Cuba The senate then listened to eulogies
on the late Representative Grain -. The house
was not in session.
MUCH OF the time OF the senate on the 18th
was given to District OF Columbia business. A
Dill was passed making it crime to shoot or
throw at train in the Indian territory. The
judiciary committee reported favorably on
John C. Tarsneys nomination for Judge of the |
supreme court of Oklahoma Quite a num-
Der OF minor bills were passed in the house. |
among them the bill to force the recording of |
mortgages in the Indian territory and also one |
to compel the attendance of witnesses in land |
contest cases.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
WHAT DAVID B. HILL WANTS.

The New York Senator Anxious to Pen the
National Democratic Platform
WASHINGTON, May 1e.-If the sound
money men control at Chicago Senator
David b. Hill will write the democratic
platform The senator, for persona al
reasons, is anxious to perform this of
fce, and the sound money leaders are
willing that he be accorded the honor.
The personal reasons which actuate
Senator Hill have to do with his con-
test for the senatorship in New York.
He is anxious to get into the national
platform three planks which he be-
lieves will help him in his fight for the
senatorship- One is TO declare against
all sumptuary legislation; the second
Is to pronounce the A P. A an un-
American organization, and the third
is to favor local option.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
HElNZ'S LIBERAL GIFT.
The Millionaire Contributes 81 1000 to the
Kansas City University.

The Millionaire Contributes $4,000 to the
Kansas City University.
KANSAS CITY, Kan, May 19.-zAt the
Midland hotel in Kansas City, Mo. last
evening, Mr.. III. j. Heinz, of Pitts
burgh, Pa, president of the board OF
trustees of the Kansas City university,
gave reception and banquet to the
members of the general conference of
the Methodist Protestant church and
a mum Der of prominent citizens of the
two Kansas Citys who have been active
in supporting the efforts of the church
to found the university. Following the
banquet and toasts President Heinz
through a friend, announced an uncon-
ditional cash gift of $40, 900 to the uni
versity, and in ten minutes more the
amount had been raised to SIT, 600 by the
free will offerings of the other friends
of the enterprise L NJ. Myers, of
Beaver Falls, Pa, who is here with
President Heinz, pledged his church
for So, 0o0 Then came gifts in differ
emit amounts until there had been
raised enough to complete the cash for
the school in offerings to $50, 900 in
Guiding the previous gifts
At yesterdays session of the confer
ence it was voted to revise the church
A report was made taking
strong grounds against the liquor
traffic, declaring against license in any
form. The conference also voted to
strike out the word Catholic from
their creed and it will hereafter read
1.-The holy church" The corner stone
of the new university will be laid this
afternoon with imposing ceremonies
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
CLAIMS MANY VICTIMS.
Nearly 30 Already Known to Have Bee
Killed In the Kanaaa l,xclona

Nearly rs Already Known to Have Been
Killed In the Kansas Cyclone.
SENECA. Kan, May 19.-Latest re-
turns from the terrible cyclone which
swept over Brown and Nemaha ccun-
ties late Sunday afternoon show that
at least 25 lives were lost and proba-
bly, twice that number injured Des-
tItut1on and destruction meet the eve
at every turn The country is bowed
down with misery and woe. The none
tary loss viii exceed 81. 900, OOO but
back OF that rises the gloom of
death Some of those killed were
leading citizens of their commune
ties. Many are rendered a bsolutely PEN
nfless by the storm. Few of them car
r1ed cyclone insurance, and where they
did the policies had generally lapsed
Many families saved not even clothes
with which to cover their nakedness.
The death list at Seneca numbers six,
and more may die from injuries. The
property loss will reach $500, 900.
The little town of Reserve, number
ing 300 people, was wiped out of ex-
istence- Four persons were killed out
right and % were injured, several per-
haps fatally Not store or business
house remains The money l6ss will
reach $780,
The town of Frankfort numbering
l. 800, was almost destroyed. In one
spot 20 acres of what was once thick
with handsome dwellings and barns is
now as fiat as a tennis court, with
nothing to show for its former state
except gaping cellars and desolate
foundations No person was killed,
but several were injured and the prop
erty loss will reach 500, 600
AT oneida six are reported dead, and
complete news from the surrounding
country may increase the number
The loss of property is friGhtful to
contemplate.
At Sabetha and vicinity five are
known to have been killed, and the |
once prosperous town is q frightful |
wreck. The towns of Price and Bus
wick near by were wiped out, fully so !
buildings being destroyed.
The storm passed north of Morrill,, |
1oing immense damage and killing |
TOUR people At Baileyville every
building in town was wrecked, but no
person was seriously injured
At Falls City, Neb.. three persons
we're killed and many buildings were
blown away.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
Forty-Three Negroes Baptized.

ST. LOUIS, May 19-The great reli.
gious, revival which has been in prog
ress among the colored people of the
southwestern part of Illinois culmi-
mated Sunday when 43 persons, the
last of a vast number who have be-
come connected with the Baptist
church of that section, were immersed
in the waters of the Mississippi, near
East Carondelet The baptisms were
the browning efforts of Revs Lunce
and Atkins
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
THE TEXAS TORNADO.
The Number of Dead In Marshall and Ad
Joining Counties About 25O.

The Number of Dead In Marshall and Adj
joining Counties About $50
DENIsoN. Tex, May 19.-The num-
Der of dead in Sherman is iOO and the
number of wounded $50. The loss of
property is placed at S175, 600 The
number of dead in this and adjoining
counties is $50. The loss of property
in Texas and Indian territory is esti-
mated at 81, 600, OOO It is now agreed
that there were three well developed
tornadoes entirely distinct in opera
ton 1t was nest of tornadoes. Dead
bodies are still being found in out of
the way places The dead body of an
infant was found in the top of a hick-
Dry tree impaled on a limb that bad
passed entirely through the body.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
Killed by Falling Walls.

WASHINGTON, May IA conf1agra-
ton which resulted in the loss of al.
most $3.50, 600. in which two firemen
were killed and four seriously injured
by falling walls, occurred in this CITY
about eight o'clock last night. TWEEN
ty-one buildings, with their contents,
were totally destroyed within the
space of about two hours. The burned
district consists almost entirely of
commission and wholesale jobbing
houses in the square bounded by b
street, Louisiana avenue, Ninth and
Tenth streets
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
How'a This ?

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Tor any case Of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
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We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
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transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm
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WALD!NG, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimo malls
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
Robbed By the Cashier.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, May 1a-The men
who robbed the State bank, of Buffalo,
this county, last Thursday, have been
captured add have made a full confess
sion They are Carl Kloppenburg, the
cashier of the bank, and Joseph Klop-
penburg, a drug clerk of this city.
sons of August Kloppen burg, a wealthy
citizen of Springfield Carl Kloppen-
burg yesterday confessed to sheriff
Baxter the entire story. The stolen
money was recovered
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
FORTY REPORTED KILLED.

FrightfuI Loss of Life from the Cyclone
Near Humboldt, Neb.
HUMBOLDT, Neb., May 19.-The train
men arriving here bring reports of
frightful results of the cyclone on the
reservation ad joining this county
They assert that 40 persons were killed
by the cyclone on the reservation. No
particulars are obtainable, as all COM
munication is cut off, the wires being
down, Those killed are supposed to
be Indians, as there are few whites on
the reservation
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
Lineoln's statue at Gettv.hu-s

WASHINGTON, May 1e.-Unusual in
terest is shown in the bill appropriate
ing $4,000 for statue of Lincoln to
be erected at Gettysburg. OF all the
bills for statues and memorials offered
at this session, this one is most likely
to receive favorable consideration.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
The Com1nissary Department.

Or the human system is the stomach. In
consequence of its activity, the body is sup
piled with the elements of bone, BRAIN nerv-
GUS and muscular tissue. When Indigestion
1mpedes its functions, the best agent forim-
parting healthful impetus to its operations
is Hosuetter's Stomach Bitters, also a cura-
tive for malaria, bilious and kidney COM
plants, nervousness and constipation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23

So long as Hind kept to the road his
life was one long comedy. His wit
and address were inexhaustible and
fortune never found him at loss He
would avert suspicion with the tune
OF q psalm, as when, habited as a
pious shepard, he broke a travellers
head with his crook and deprived him
OF his horse An early adventure was
to force pot-valiant parson. who had
drunk a cup too much at a wedding,
into rarely farcical situation Hind,
having robbed two gentlemen's ser
wants of a round sum, went ambling
along the road until he encountered a
parson Sir" said he, 81 am closely
pursued by robbers. You dare swear,
will not stand by and see me plumber
ed" Before the parson could protest
he thrust pistol into his hand and
babe him fire it at the first conner,
while he rode off to raise the county.
Meanw lille, the rified travellers came
up with the parson, who. straightway
installing them for thieves, fred with
out affect, and then riding forward
flung the pistol in the face of the near
est Thus the parson of the parish
was dragged before the magistrate,
while Hind, before his dupe could
furnish an explanation, had placed
many a mile between himself and his
adversaries.- Magazine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
Cholera Reache. France.

MARsEILLEs. France, May IS-Sev-
eral deaths from cholera have occurred
here On Friday last it appears there
were three cases, of which two result
ed fatally. On Monday last, it is said,
there were five fresh cases of cholera
and three deaths from that disease.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
burned witch Ga.o,,n.

MAcoMB, ILL.,, May 19-Mrs c. AL
Ritter, of this city, was fatally burned
yesterday afternoon by the explosion
of gasoline stove. She found a leak
In the tank and removed it while the
burner was lit The gasoline was ig-
nited and the tank exploded while in
her hands
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
A Marderess Declared In.an,

LONDON, May 1S---Mrs. Annie Over.
the baby farmer who, with her son-in-
law. Arthur E Palmer, was arrested
at Heading on April IL charged with
numbering number of infants, whose
bodies were found in the river. has
been legally declared insane
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23

WASHINGTON, May 19.-The supreme
court to-day reversed the Kansas
mortgage redemption case and
upheld Judge Horizons former de-
cision that the law of 1893 did not
apply to mortgages or contracts made
before its passage Hundreds of
thousands of dollars invested in mort
cages in Kansas depended upon the
decision
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
No New Thing.

The tendency to ape men in their
dress, so noticeable at the present
time in a certain type of woman, far
from being modern, is as old as the
Spectator, at least, if not older, and
Addison in an essay comments upon sit
with gentle humor. A lady, dressed &C
cording to the fashion of the advanced
woman of the time, in a mans hat,
periwig and riding-coat, met a tenant
OF Sir Roger de Coverley. She asked
whether house near at hand were
not Coverley hall. The man seeing
only the male part of his querist, re-
piled, Eyes, SIR But upon the
further question whether Sir Roger
was married man, CHANGING to drop
his eye to the lady's skirt, the embar-
raised man changed his note to mo,
madamr'-London Spectator.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
Mexican Boil weevl In rexas

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, May 19-Mexi-
can boil weevn have made their ap-
pearance on many farms in Karnes
and adjoining counties south of here
The weevil have already attacked the
roots of the plant and in some in
stances killed it out entirely.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
Struck by Ifrhtntn~.

WICHITA, KaE-, May 19.-Howard
Chartrand. farmer, was killed by
lightning at Mayfeld. Sumner county,
yesterday afternoon He was leading
four horses from the field and all of
them were killed. The one he was
riding was uninjured
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23

RALEIGH n. c., May 1a-Early this
morning the boiler of Strawburg's mill
at Hoffman exploded and instantly
Killed three negro employees and
wounded another. The sawmiu was
entirely demolished.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23
The Ladies,

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use Syrup of Figs,
under all conditions, makes it their faVorite
remedy To get the true and genuine
article, look for the name of the California
Fig Syrup Company, printed near the bot
tom of the package For sale by all respon-
sible druggists.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23

ARTIsT-"How do you like my new ri,
turea" Friend-''Be assured / shall a
ways esteem you as a-man. ''-Fliegend
Blaetter
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23

FRS stopped free by DIR. Kline's Grea
Nerve Restorer- No fits after first days use
Marvellous cures. Treatise and s. trial bot
tie free DR.. Kline, 93l Arch St.. Phila., Pa
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23

TRUE elegance charms US by its sudde,
ness and its brevity." Eyes, listen to I'D
popping of those corks l''-Cleveland Plai
Dealer -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23

PIso's Cure for Consumption relieves I'll
most obs lnate coughS.-REv. ID. BUC
MoELLER, Lexington, Mo-, Feb. "a, '94.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23

How Ny THROAT URTsl-Why don't yo,
use Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Pike Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23

SLEEP fingers all our lifetime about ou1
eyes, as night hovers all day in the bough OF
the fir tree.-Emerson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23

"PAPA, why did they call Henry of N:
was bird, my son. IN Y. Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23

HE is eood-natured, is hea' eGood-
natureda Why, have known that man to
wear a smiling face when he was speaking
Courier
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23

eMAUDE, your father says he cannot af-
ford to dress you as a summer girl this sea-
son. s.Au right, nanny. Get me tailor
gown and bloomer suit and I,ll star as an
athletic girl. '-Detroit Free Press
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23

An ENDURING TEsTIMoNIAL.-F'irst Aspi
rant for Fame-'We've got a hen that's
laid an Easter eggi'' Second Ditto-ssPooh
that nothing; my fathers laid a founda
ton stone Pun.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23

81 HAVE done nothing but blush all day, -
complained the rose, land still that idiot of
poet goes on talking of the modest violet,
EnQuirer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-23

'sCAN you cash check for five dollars7 ~
rOh, yes" ''An tight, lend me five.''-