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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

New York. November sO.-PresIdent
Palma Of the Cuban junta has received a
letter from the camp Of General callxto
Garcia giving details OF the capture of
Guamaro by the insurgents. The letter
SAYS thst not only did Garrin's army cap
tu-a tho town but enough arms and am
nusltien n III out 400 recruits
Gonerri Garc'a's forces numbered nearly
1000 men. He made a desperate attack on
The fort. re drove tho Spanish tro1pg nom
their ausitlcn 1ne occupied The town.
which was latcr destroyed ~ the torch
IN she battle $50 spafards we're taken
prisoners.
100 400 cartridges. 200 Msuser rlfles. is0
Retnins,on rides and TWO hesd pieces
CQcers. Carols says that his neu have
no, suffered from .he yellow fever aud arc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

New York, November so.--A legislative
inquiry into the workings OF the Raines e&-
else law began here today The committee
OF investigation consists Of hve members
OF the state senate with MIR. Raines' me
father OF the law. chairman II ~ expected
thai the hearing Will continue Throughout
the week aud that one OF the star WIZ
nesses viii be Police commissione' iue'-
c,,,. Iooseyclt. who last week Ease out
,evsn,,tcr interyie~. which IN encct pro-
n,l,nrei Judgment upon the lew thh' II
could not haye been more inefioa'lons
lad those who framed il had the purpose
Of making n ztatute could not be en-
f.vf.t
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01
From II Competition Prisoner.

New York, December 1.-The World this
morning prints fac-simile letter from
ona Melton, one OF the Competitor pris-
oners The letter is dated Fort Cabanas,
Calabozo (dungeon) Havana, Cuba, Novem-
Der IS, 1885," and reads in part as fol-
lows:
Tho Competitor case was continued in
the Cuarte de Banderas mag ROOM by or
binary court martial on November Il. The
complete dispositions Of DR.. Elias Media
Jorge Ferran, Teodoro Maza and myself
were taken. Fernando Lopez Saul tho
naval Judge Instructor, said more cases
would soon be settled. How | have bu,
little idea and in fact do not care much
had rather be sent to Ceuta than be kept
here indefinitely"
The letter was smuggled out Of prison
when IL was announced a week ago that
the Competitor prisoners were being tried
again by secret court martial in the Ca
banas fortress and they were not allowed
counsel, nor even an interpreter. Genera
weyler's subordinates made a vociferoui
denial
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

Ada. MINI. November so,--Elmer Holt.
aged "a. was frozen to death In the blizzard
Of las, week. On Thanksgiving he and MA
father started with team for the poplar
woods fttecn miles distant. TO get load
OF wood On returning they lost their Bear
ings In the binding snow and started afoot
10 look for shelter. They became separated.
the elder Holt succeeding In finding a
farm house after wandering all night.
Searching parties started ont carly next
morning, but II was not until saturday
that he was found frozen stir. The father
was also badly frozen.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

Havana. November 20 EetaiS OF the
movement Of General Weyler reached more
TODAY. At . o'clock. during the afternoon
Of Thursday. he left Artemisa, following
the advance guards OF his columns, which
were thanked hy sdusdrons from the l'rln-
c,pe regiments. lie was accompanied by
General Ruiz. who commands a brliane
and by General Ecribano, his cblo' OF siaH'
Tie Spanish forces followed the hlSaw e}
and little else but iuin, ashes dynuhllfu
CONVERTS and desolaiion MAS seen IA pc
urosdue LANDSCAPES. Twice the columns
we're COMPELLED to halt on account OF De
stroyod roadwuys, ana its was not until
o'clock the same evening that the troops
arrived al the River Hayate, three miles
! from Candciera,
The captain general waa very sraolouS
10 General Ecrihanu. and to the correspond
ont of tho El lmparcial OF Madrid who,
as "A very great favor were allowed TO ac-
contrary the troops operating against An
! tonic Maceo.
| At : o'clock the nest morning the col
uinns resumed the march to Candclera. stu
following the highway.
During the past week A column OF troops
| led by General Ohergon has been recon
Motoring in the direction OF Havana.
Another column commanded by General
Segura has been operating in the district
OF p,erog Gordos md o third column IN
der the command OF General Hernandez
has been feeling FOR the enemy In the
vicinity OF Macur lies But. after five
DAYS o. toisomc work, the commanders Of
the three columns report that the insur-
gents were not TO be found. although the,
have recently destroyed n number OF pre-
lectures and country dwellings,
II IT is true that Maceo Is in the vicinit,
Of Consolation del Norte, as reported, ther
General Weylcr should BY this time b.
within ctriking distance Of the Insurgents
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

Committee on appropriation bills begins
work.
Condensed history OF all United states
loans.
Ex-secretury of State Foster says lla-
wait desires to be annexed to ;he United
States.
Consul General Judd at Vienna thinks
this country should not retaliate against
EuropeaH countries discriminating against
the United States.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

Tampa. Fla, November 80 Private ad-
vices from Havana received today are TO
the effect that Woylcr viii roor issue AM
other tobacco order prohibiting the oN-
portation OF Remedies tobacco from the
Island of cuba. This war not Included III
his other order and u great tenl haa oceh
oxuorted Havana manufacturers have
petitioned Woylor to close the Cuban ports
on this tobacco as Northern and Eastern
manufacturers were buying all 81 1t fof
pXportation to this country.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01
LADoIi MATTERS.


Midland, Pa, November 80 Parker Col
lier No at Parker Place, Pa. owned by
the Lehigh Coal company closed down to-
day for an indefinite period presumably
for repairs Eight hundred men and boys
are thrown out of employment.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

Boston, Mass. November SO'-What VIII
probably prove double murder occurred
in A candy and fruit store in the south
Boston district today when H. II. tlo,m.s
shot W. H. Jordan. proprietor 'h'ee times
and the latter succeeded in cutting ueep
cash in Holmes throat before ne zen ~
the floor exhausted from ms own mYu oyor
an unpaid bill. 1t is believed both men
will die.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

Buffalo. n. s.. November 3o-The Ma
tionli council of administration OF the q.
A. r. met here today. commandcr-in-
chief GARRISON presiding. and decided 10
hold the annunA cnclmpmont this year at
Buffalo, beginning August 20 General
cltrkson end staff viii can on Major Me-
X niey Wednesday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

Windy jim Corbett claims thar the law
in New York can not prevent him meet
ing Ftzsimmons.
Fitasimmons accepts Stuart's offer for
finish fight with Corbett.
Betting in Frisco to l and to
against Sharkey.
I<id LaVigne AMI Mckeever matched Tor
twenty rounds.
Jack Downey dcfelts Johnny German
and will next fight t'rdnk Erne.
Yale votes to resume athletic relations
with Harvard.
Ryan-Tucy fight declared draw In the
tenth round.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01
\ MONEY CONVENTION,
10 Devise u Plan for ~ Nnti"nni ~
urncini Commission.

t,bt,,rn Novcmbrr 20 Chicago viii be
49,. ,,,,,,,ua,,i,a monctnry
'N''''"'" o. Wv :,
conference which begins lu'SNeN Wy ~
f. pausnan. VIM Dickinson and T.. H.
w., ,r,o,o ec,tlop,cn hny. hccn ec-
won w. -, -.
leeltd by ffthiuou' Nlh''" "''.' :"
represent the Chicago board Of trade in
tim deliberations of the convention. PsoA-
n., 49,, 4. t, hearty, ,,,cord with
ucn' paN'' WIZ - '' "'"'''
the spirit Of the proposed conference halu
today:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

Sanford, Maine, November so. -Ihe DIG
plant of the Sanford Manufacturing COM
many resumed operations this morning AFTER
a long shut down. About SUI people OF
twO-thlrds of the full force, are at Wolh
and inc others will be employed as soon
as the general business outlook warrants
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

The pollcemen's ball.
Regu,lr meeting of the city council.
The Rice will case docketed for today.
Annual meeting OF the Masonic Grand
Lodge convenes today.
sac of a lot of city property for taxes
Rev Seth Ward appointed to Sheara
church 10 succeed Rev. G. C. Rankn.
Death Of Bruce Phillips, gallant soldier
of the kate war
GAGS set for the December term Of the
criminal court.
Johu ! Cannon Of Dallas VIII succeed
tho late r. A. G1raud as cashier OF the
Commercial National bank.
oraoers and committees for the Chris
tlan Endeavorers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01
Tonic Joy Murdered.

Cincinnati, November 3o.--Thomas Joy.
known as Tonic" JOY and well known In
sporting circles, died at the hospital today
He was murdered. Some one shot him In
the night but he did not regain conscious
ness, and the police are unable TO get any
clew to the murderer or the cause OF the
murder
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

Omaha, Neb,. November 3o.--Tho time
for paying the first assessment on the
Trans Mississippi exposition stock closed
Saturday night and every subscriber paid
his five per cent call Secretary Wake
field says that over two-thirds OF the
stockholders have paid up.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

Havana. Move q 81, ~ O'Clock lnls
morning u sick L III the Havana NUT
tary hospital We e ,ohing out OF WIN
dow. was shot lsj9 hnunel who Ind been
ordered to prev q inmates from TOOK
ine out inasmuch ls-pcrsnnn who had pren
imrrlsoned for political oftcnsos were III
In the hospital. Tho sentinel Thought the
soldier was one Of these political prHono's
attumptlng TO escape.
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NO 24L HOUSTON. TEXAS TUESDAY DECEMBER l. 1896

in first class condition and have n good
supply OF ammunition, He viii not. as the
reports have said. march westward to Join
General Macco, but will remain in Puerto
prinype
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

committee of railroad coal operators md
miners came to no agreement as 10 wages
today Another conference will be held
Dec cmbor 3.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

havana. November S0.N dispatch from
Cardonaa announces tho arrest there 'n
political charge Of Dr Pedro HeNla.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

Montesuma, Iowa. November 30-Richard
Rowe. who was extradited from Mexico
charged with completely In looting tho
Powesshiek county treasury IN 1899, Wa
found guilty IN the district court today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01
Domestic,

Cases against the Leadvine Miners
union for the O'Keefe murder dismissed.
Missouri National bank OF Kansas City
closed by the comptroller.
Twenty-elght persons injured IN Thur
days cyclone at Ralsion. . r.
Great Northern AMI Northern Pacific
beginning to get trains through the snow
drifts.
Five negroes crmateu In a building near
Conway. Ark.
Exposure Of Illegal divorce proceedings
IN oklahoma.
Only tive lives known TO be lost in the
blizzard; drifts being riven with dyHam te.
Commander Glass OF the Texas TO be
relieved
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

Lawrence. Mass, November 3o.-The
Pemborton mills OF Lawrence started th's
morning after n shut down of four mon ms rs
The mills employ 500 hands. hut over ooo
were turned away without work
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

New York, November So-Th' Washing
ton corresnondcn, OF the World says trcs
idcnt Clevuland't r for freeing cuba
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

Many points in South Texas report sleet
an, snow. Four inches at Eagle Pass.
Attcn pit to break out of the Cuero 1ail
frustra
Tom o'Non shot by r. X. Beiel at
Cucro H. c. Traylor hit by stn'y bull
let
The norther at Galveston creates brisk
demand for coal which seils at $50 to
so ton.
VIII Cooper. who killed jesse Rudicil al
Austin, gets two years.
Appointments of the Texas conference
announced.
The secra,awy OF war appoints a COM
mittce to ascertain the value of improve
ments made al the mouth of the Brazos.
Lana agonts along the line of the Aran-
sas H-ss organize for the purpose OF Sc
curing immigration.
Rice Bros, dry goods stock ait Waco
damaged $4,000 by fire.
"A. ]. soape of Ennis and Brown Bros.
e. Co. OF Milford, assign.
FIRST National bank of Tyler suspends.
Dallas still excited over the robbery and
shooting of Treasurer Coe.
Colonel Frank Andrews of Houston mem
toned as the next secretary of state
Chaplain NJ. G. Blaine and his daugh-
ter burned to death at Fort Ringgold.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

Cotton futures advanced in the Amer
lean markets: New orleans spots l-lcc
higher.
Eutter and eggs are booming on the
local market.
The Nail Trust will endeavor TO reach
some agreement.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

action Tor the present relative TO letters
sent 10 Northern papers alleging gross DEM
ocrauc frauds il the recent election.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

FIFTY more arrests made In Carmaux in
connection with the socialist riots there
Sunday.
Debate on the budget continues In the
German reichstag. Government attacked
on It's naval scheme
Serious revolution going on In Uruguay.
KING of Corea under the influence OF
three American advisers.
Officials endeavoring to have the Ham
burg strike arbitrated.
President Diaz to begin his next term
today. He Will push education in Mexico
and keep the country on a silver stand
ard.
French socialists don't like the treat
ment Juarez received at Carnaux.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01

asc ot n dependence
9 'lpartite agreement
: nieh the money aud
= .unrautcc the bonds
4 in a mcssugc. The
; matter. It Va said,
I OF a mixed commits
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-01
TODRT'S FEATURES.


General Calixto Garcia captures Guam-
arc and enough arms for 400 recruits.
Weyler claims to be unable TO locate the
insurgents. although the latter keep De-
stroying property.
Russian experts teach Maceo's men how
TO make nelinite.
Florida rangers and other similar com.
paaies being organized in Florida.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-23
ITALIANS STILL ANGRY.
Str ong Opposition to the Government
Policy In the African Campaign.

Strong Opposition to the Government's
Policy In the African Campaign.
ROME, March 23.-There were scenes
of excitement in the chamber of >depu-
ties during the day, and the strong cur
rent of discomfort with the situation in
Africa amongst the people, and espe-
cially against undertaking any further
campaign in Abyssinia, was vigorously
expressed by Radical deputies. They
attacked the government with bitter
criticisms and demanded that the gov.
eminent should withdraw the troops
now in Africa instead Of sending any
more to relieve them. So great was
the disorder at one time that Signor
Villa, president Of the chamber, donned
his hat and suspended the sitting for a
short period.
A green book issued by the govern.
ment contains q history of the cam-
paign in Abyssinia, including the dis
aster at Adawa. It confirms the re-
port that the Crlspi government au.
thorlzed General Baldissera to send
Major Salsa to the Negus Menelik to
treat for peace ON the most favorable
terms.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-23

The contractors on the government
artesian we'll at Cheyenne agency have
struck a flow Of gas at a depth of about
400 fe ct. This is an indication that the
area of the state in which natural gas
can be secured covers an extensive field,
being at least fifty miles long by at least
twenty-five miles in width. This has
already been proven, and future work
may show that the gas area is much
larger. The theory Of many is that the
main gas reservoir has never yet been
reached, the borings not going deep
enough, and that a we'll pushed down
about 1000 feet would strike a flow
which would be of great commercial
value
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-23

Pierre Free Press, 10: A common
question that has heen asked frequently
for some time is as to what shape the
right-of-way and grade from Aberdeen
to Pierre is in, and whether it could be
TURF ed over to any company that would
undertake the completion Of the enter
prise. When Jas. A. Ward, general
manager Of the road, was here last week,
he completed arrangements by which
the control of the line was turned over
to Trustworthy parties here. in fee simple
The Free Press does not understand the
exact details, and it is not necessary tina,
they be made public at this time. SUI
ticient it is that the projec. can now b
absolutely controlled by our W clti
W and W. are in shape to "play bali
with respon-ible parties without going K
Huntsville for consideration.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-23
Comptroller Eckles has given out an

Comptroller Eckles has given out an
abstract of the reports on the condition
February % Of the t%hirty-one national
banks OF South Dakota.
1t shows total resources OF 81, l25, 843,
the principal items being: Loans and
discounts, S3,2lS,844; value OF stocks
securities, banking houses, furniture,
fixtures and other real estate and mort
x owned, s1,32S, 100; reserve in banks
and deposited with reserve agents, 81,
1922, of which $4,000 was in gold
Principal liabilities: Capital stock, ST.
$50, 600; surplus fund and undivided
profits, s5O5,s9'; deposits, S3,929 ,239;
bills payable, s27 900. The average re-
serve held was 3l.12 per cent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-23
WANT SOLDIERS
Senate Indian Committee Rec
ommends a Regiment for
Indian Territory.
Letter Drawn by Mr.. Morgan
and Signed by ALI the
Committee.
Recommendation for Allotment
of Lands Will Not Suit
Indians.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-The senate
committee on Indian affairs united in
q letter to the president, recommend.
ing that a regiment Of United States
troops be stationed permanently in the
Indian territory for the purpose of pre-
serving order there. The letter was
drawn by Senator Morgan and was
signed by all the members of the COM
mittee present. 1t grew out of a gen.
eral discussion in the committee of the
condition Of affairs in the territory.
which was incident to the attempt Of
the COMMITTEES to agree upon a plan for
the government of the territory.
Recommends Allotment of Lands.
A decision was reached to recon-
mend that an amendment be added to
the Indian appropriation bill authoriz.
ing the Dawes commission to continue
its labors by numbering the Indians
and dividing the lands Of the territory
among them. 1t is understood that
this proceeding, if undertaken, will mo-
be agreeable to the Indians, and it is
feared that there may be an aggrava.
ton of the present bad condition of
affairs which would make it desirable
to have responsible authority near
enough to be called upon in case of
necessity, The committee say, how
ever, that the recommendations for
troops is nothing new. and has been
repeated from time to time by repre-
sentatives of the government who have
visited the territory.
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VERY MUCH DISTURBED.

English Government Worried by the
Course of Affairs in Africa.
LONDON, March 23.-The government
gives evidence that considerable UNI
eas.ness is felt regarding the develop
ment of the military situation in AT
RIGA. The aggressive movement Of
Osman Digna, who has declared holy
war, is a special source of anxiety. a
conference was held between Lord
Wolsley, General Buffers and Sir Eve
Ign Wood regarding the defense of
Suakim. Preparations have been made
for the dispatch Of British troops in an
emergency. 1t is reported that when
Akasheh is occupied Asmara will also
be occupied as an advance post.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-23
RECONQUER THE SOUDAN.

Ultimate Object Of tho British Nile Ex-
petition.
LONDON, March 23.-The Graphic's
editorial interprets the speeches of
Messrs. Chamberlain and Balfour in
the house of commons to mean that the
real aim Of the government is to re-
conquer the Soudan. 1t praises Mr..
Chamberlain's boldness in declaring
that the evacuation of Egypt can only
occur at a period too remote to enter
into present calculations.
Editorials in other Conservative
newspapers are less outspoken, but
they evinc complete approval Of the
government policy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-23

friendly towards the Iowa senator.
There were Morton men, Reed men and
Mckinley mon among them, but they all
admitted allegiance to Allison. In the
event Of the withdraw of these candi-
dates it is certain as anything can be
that Senator Allison will gain great
strength all through the east.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-23

Aberdeen News: Hugh J. Campbell
will be one Of the delegates from Yank-
on county to the republican state con
vention at Huron. Old time republicans
who fought with and against the judge
in republican conventions for years and
years viii! be glad to greet him once
more in the house OF his fathers. The
judge was too deep a thinker to be mis-
led 10y false gods for any considerable
period.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-23
SHORT LIVED MINISTRY.

Not Believed the New italian Govern
me Will Last Leng.
New YORK, March pa dispatch
from Rome says: Fearing possible de.
feat the government is seeking to avoid
a vote of confidence. The Tribuna states
that the king is opposed to a dissolution
of the chamber, and is dissatisfied with
the prime minister's failure to take
acton in regard to the anti-dynastic
outpourings of the Socialist orators,
and that the ministry i'll general is in a
doubtful position. 1t is stated that
French occupation of Tripoli would
lead to great complications.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-23

In a Washington, d. e., interview the
other day. Hon. G. H. Buck, OF Pierre,
after q trip through New York and New
England said: II was very much sur
psised 10 find all through the east q
strong .undercurrent Of Allison senti.
nsot. Wherever IsEsnt 10 New York,
Cpopsoticut and Massachusetts, I ran
$500 soQsse sef3 ,seppbliesns Who OK.
prsGssd. themselves - exceedingly
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-23

TOTAL number OF delegates, 93N.
In addition TO the above number Of delegates
each unorganized county will be entitled to one
delegate In eaCe Of the conventions.
Dated at WATERFOWL, >. d., this 10th day of
February, 1891.
by order of the State Central Committee.
A. Chairman.
LEE SLOWER, Secretary.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-23

PoLrLAHp, Or, March 2S.-James 8.
Clarkson Of Iowa and ra-ty have ar.
rived here from San Francisco. Speak.
ing Of his trip west. Mr.. Clarkson said:
II am on my way to the State Of Wash.
ington, in the interest Of William B.
Allison for president"