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and churlish, worse than the snappings
of ours who bay the moon, and so
forth In fact, Mr.. AStor uses very
strong language indeed. But the end
is not yet 1t appears that the Ameri-
publicity, to Mr. Astor's populations
because il hates him and wants him
to become as unpopular as possible
over here, The real reason for Mr..
Astor's foreign exile now appears to be
his desire to educate his children
abroad. He loves his country and pro-
poses TO prove it. Indeed, this coun-
try. big as IL is. does not seem large
enough to hold both branches of the
Astor family. W. w. Astor is very
much hurt at the Misrepresentation to
which he is subjected and he may re-
taliate.
BUSINESS AND JEALOUSY.
Many New York merchants are wild
with jealousy because John Wanamak-
er receives very fiattering social at
tentions every time he comes to the
metropolis AS rule Gothau's mill
ionaire retailers are not prominent in
society, but Mr.. Wanamaker has been
we'll received on Fifth avenue. The
jealousy that ensues prompts numer-
Gus silly and untrue stories about the
Philadelphian.i Among them is one to
the effect that he wanted all beer
drinkers burned in an uncomfortable
region. and another is that he is not on
good terms with his eldest son. Both
0. these yarns are very absurd, and
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GOSSIP OF GOTHAM
The Aors Will Not Publish a Kins'
mans DenialS.
MOTION FEELS QUITE SURE
Eve, George Gould Has the Poiit-
bal Fever and Shows lt-NeW
York Merchants Are
Jealous.

Copyrighted 1896. by Bachelor. johnson
I Bacheller.)
Mr.. Morton no longer feels any doubt
his nomination at st. Louis next
June. He would never have permitted
ne use of his name had he entertained
my such doubt. He has gone to the
.ength of arranging his affairs for the
campaign next summer. There has
been some attempt to make Platt the
dish that ran away with the spoon in
this business, but Mr.. Morton is de-
termined to be no spoon. On the con-
trary, he has Mr.. Pratt exactly where
he wants him and ii is absurd to sup
pose that Mr.. Plat would try to sell
his venerable friend out. Indeed, Mr..
Morton has no more ardent supporter
in the country than Mr.. Plat. The no.
ton that the latter proposes to make
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plentifully supplied with
clean towels, soap and
toilet arrangements;
lighted with brilliant
Plntsch G as, steam
heated, and just the
thing to use if economy
is to be considered;
leaves Minneapolis ev-
cry week day 5:45 pm.
St. Paul o:25 pm. on
Atlantic & Southern
Express" via The
North Western Line"
Chicago 300 am. This
train also has superb
Wagner Buffet Sleep
er. Your home agent
will sell you tickets via
this first class line. For
further information and
illustrated folder, free,
please address 7. w.
Teasdale, Gen'l Pass
enger Agent, ST. Paul.
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He Knew Finance.

mo" said the man who picks up bits
of wisdom wherever ne can. II never
like TO hear Blykins start out to show
how all the indebtedness of the coun-
try can be liquidated and financial af-
fairs put into shape at short notice"
why not?''
HE nearly always winds up by bor-
rowing two dollars on his own ac-
count Washington Star.
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ONE honest MAN

ONE HONEST MANI
Dear Editor. ff7ease inform your#c<sters
tina; 4 written 20 conndenslaIy. wll<zfn IA
u sealed letter MS plan pursued bY4tHIca
was permanently restored 20 H. alth ~ tAnN
yigdf after ars OF suffering Iron <rous
Weakness, night losses aud weaks nken
parts. TW
1 nave no scheme to xtort money rom any
one whomsoever. I was robbed and swindlcd
by the quacks until nearly los. faith In man
kind. but thank Heaven. lam now well. Ngor-
Gus and strons. and anxious 10 make this GER
tain means OF cure known to all
Havng nothing 20 sell or send =. %. ID,
want no money. Address JAS. A. HARRIS,
Box 312 Deiray. Mich
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Two Good Things

In the act of raising the kitchen win
dow the burglar paused and listened.
A sound smote upon his ears. He
thrust his head inside and listened
more intently.
Its more than one," he said. ITS
twins"
And he climbed in and robbed the
entire lower floor at his leisure.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
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most Of the stories told in New York
about him are intended to inture Mr..
wanamaker with society here. II has
been stated In certain New York publ
cations that wanamaker intends to
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DO You Know Its Cause:

Indigestion: Do you know when you
have IL? Do you know its cause and
cure? Ask your druggist for Ripans
Tabules. One gives relief
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Gould is not to be daunted; he goes on
for politics very enthusiastically and
he is so clever that he may come out
ahead. David Wechsler.
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Continued From Page Twelve.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21
CAPITAL CULLfNGS,

Washington, January '20.-Arguments
were begun In the supreme court today In
tho Tennessee cases Involving the right
to tax certain banking and insurance cor
poratlons, as these companies claim, TO
their charters. Twelve OF these cases
have heen consolidated. The argument
In these cases VIII be followed by the
hearing In the California irrigation bond
cases.
The comptroller OF the treasury kaa de-
clared dividend OF 30 per cent In favor
OF the creditors OF the insolvent First Ma
tional bank of Texarkana.
The treasury today lost s2i3.ooo IN gold
which leaves the true amount OF the re-
serve at $53,3i2,0jO.
The house committee on Pacific roads
today decided to begin hearings next Nom
day preparatory TO framing plan for the
adjustment OF the debts of the Central
and Union Pacific TO the government.
In the house today Mr.. Catchings of
Mississippi introduced n bill to make the
battlefield OF Vickshurg National mill
tary park. The bill limits the amount Of
land to be purchased to 1900 acres for
which the cost Is not to exceed $4,000
Representative Hell has gone hurrledly
to Fort Worth In response 10 n telegram
concerning the precarious illness OF his
sister.
COMPTROLLER EclSels today approved the
Hibernia National bank of New Orleans
and the National bank of Commerce OF
ST. Louis as reserve agents for the Sur
gis National bank Of H.llsboro.
Mr.. Joseph Male OF Austin, who has
been so seriously III here. is now GONZALES
cling,
j. c. Foster was today appointed post
master at Fruit, In Smith county, vice
II. j. Shamburger. deceased.
A postoffce was established today NJ
Camilla. San Jacinto county. Texas. VIM
ID. Phillips. postmaster.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21
MIR. BAYARD's SPEECHES
Consisted OF His Personal Opinions on
Governmental Institutions.

Washington, January 20,-The president
today made answer to tho house resou-
ton calling for Information as to whether
Ambassador Baynrd had at Edinburgh and
Boston England. delivered speeches re-
ferring to the American people MS n strong,
self-coniident and often times violent peo-
pie whom II took real man 10 govern,
and to the Unsuitable growth OF n form
OF socialism styled protection" which
has done more 20 corrupt public life. etc,
and If 20 what action had been taken
thereon by the president
The answer is IN the shape OF n letter
from Secretary Olnoy inclosiug copies of
the two speeches. which have already
been publIshed In tho American press, and
stating that except as revealed In the cor
respon1ence no action has been taken on
them by the state department. This cor
respondcnce begins with the following let
ter from Mr.. Bayard to Secretary Olney.
dated London, December ". last:
Sir: Observing the proceedings as re-
ported by telegraph In the public news
papers of this country, or the United
States house OF representatives on n paper
read by me on the 7th In Edinburgh, |
have the honor to inclose for your In
spection printed copy OF the bunress IN
question.
In the absence OF precise Information OF
the text OF the resolution said 10 have
been adopted by tho house. and not pro-
posing to anticipate the action or either
or both houses Of congress yet observing
that, In the course OF discussion refer
ence was made TO the public instruction
of the department OF state to the diplomat
&c officers of the United States) respect
fully advert TO article VII aud these sub
sections In order that your attention may
be called To that fact that the address
In question was delivered before an In
stitutlon purely literary and scientific In
fits character and wholly nnconnected with
political parties, which had honored two
of my predecessors with similar invita-
tlons. which in both cases had been ac-
cepted; subjects political In tho nature
t,Demoncracy" and "The Law cf the
Land") having just previously been Sc
lected and treated with distinguished ahil-
ity. No political canvass was Impending
or approaching In this country when my
address was made. and no interference In
or participation In local or party political
concerns in this country was therefore
cssible.
The address consisted of my personal
opinions upon governmental institutions In
genernl--thc moral forces and tendencies
which underlie thcm-and the government
al policies which assist In tho conservation
OF the freedom OF the Individual as an es-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21
COAST DEFENsEs.

Washington, January 20.--The senate
committee on coast defenses resumed It's
bearing. behind closed doors. on Senator
Sources bill to provide Notifications and
other defenses today
General Flagler. chief OF the ordnance,
made n statement that about s59.ooo,0oo
would beSrequired TO furnish the guns and
mortar@ and all that Is supplied by the
bureau OF ordnance to complete the de-
fensd OF the twenty-eight ports for which
proje&ts have been approved.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS.
Observations taken at all stations at
h., M. 18th meridian time:
Stations
LAST NIGHTS READINGS.

The highest barometer Is over the upper
Mississippi valley, where the barometer
is 80 20 The lowest barometer Is over WEST
Texas.
walls over the greater portion of the coun-
try. war,
Is reported from Nicksburg.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21
FArAL CoAsTING ACCIDENT.

Greensburg, Pa. January @-palliel
Sheets, prominent farmer livlng near
here, was instantly killed ana MS t"o
children fatally hurt and Harry BAKER a
neighbor had his back brofen anu WI.
lie. John Rhodes was seriously injured
and Mrs, Sheets badly bruised tonight ny
an accident to a sled on which they were
coasting.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21

WOBURN, Mass-The golden jubilee OF
the Rev. John Quealy. pastor of ST.
Charles Catholic church, this ely, will
be observed today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21
PROBABILITIES.

Washington, January 2l.-For Eastern
Texas: Partly cloudy, with rams he"'
coast. variable winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21

NEW YORK-On the White Star steam
en- sitting for Liverpool today John u
Gibbs will take over ten or twelve head
of horses for sale in England
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21

CHICAGO-Mexic Is to be explored b,
thirty members of the Illinois club anC
their wives, who WI leave today on a
special tram, to he gone thirty-two days
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21

NEW YORK-Palestine Commandery.
knights Templar, will give their annual
reception in the Metropolitan opera house
tonight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- meeting of all
cotton growers is called for today In this
city by President Lans of the American
Cotton Growers Protective association.
to adopt means for limiting the planting
of next year.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21

PRINCETON. Ind. - There will be a
union meeting of the brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers, the order of Rail
way Conductors, the Brotherhood of Lo-
connective Firemen and the brotherhood
OF Railway Trainmen today in this city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21

CHlCAGO-The National Association OF
manufacturers organized January last
will begin its first annual convention here
today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21

TRENTON. n. J.-T'he republicans are
gong TO make State fete out of the in.
auguration of Governor Grlggs today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.--Thirteen district
republican conventions meet today. A
forecast Of the results points 10 the
election of anti-GOwdy committeeman in
at least nine districts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21
CONGRESSIONAL.

The president sent Mr.. Bayard's letters
and speeches to the house.
Mr.. Davis Monroe doctrine resolution
favorably reported to the senate and put
on the calendar.
Mr.. Seweil spoke on his resolution limit
ing the Monroe doctrine and notices of
several other speeches were given.
Mr. Jones raid no time can be set for
vote on the bond. bill in the senate
Mr.. Pugh was unable to force vote on
his silver and gold resolutions.
B.ll extending time for improving Aran-
sas Pass passed house and senate
Military academy and local bills were
PASSED by the house.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21
CITY COUNCIL.

Tho hospital COMMITTEES recommended
that the donation Of George II. Hermann
of block of ground for city hospital
be accepted.
Reports of city officials approved.
The fire proof roof ordinance laid over.
Alderman Packards ordinance giving
the city the revenues acoruing from
booths and stands erected on the side
walk laid over.
Motion TO extend the time for the pay
ment of taxes 10 February l5 referred to
the city attorney and assessor.
Committee appointed to obtain a lower
rate OF fire insurance.
Matter of complaint about the price of
school books referred.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21

MONTGOMERY, Al8.--The State exec
utiye committee of the democratic party
will meet in the city today to adopt a
plan for nominating candidates for State
offices
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21
SPORT.

New Orleans winners: Bloomer. . to /:
Rouble to o; Hippoeriff, to !; Domingo,
even: Miss Rowett. s to 8.
Jim Hall was knocked out by Choy,ski
In thirteen rounds. after having the Cali
fornian almost out.
Texas Southern Base Ball League was
organized Mt Austin with seven cities
Season TO begin April is.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21
TO-DAY'S FEATURES.
weather Probabilities - Partly Cloudy
rains near coast; variable winds.
FOREIGN.

FOREIGN.
Flying squadron Is lying of Spthead
ready to sail
English commission has seized the ASH
anti chief and will hold him until the in
dennity Is paid.
Brazil will disrupt diplomatic relations
With Great Britain II Trinidad IS not
turned loose.
Comments of English and French papers
on the Monroe doctrine show bellicose
attitude.
Venezuelan newspapers have declared
commercial war against Great Britain.
DOMESTIC.
Tho Venezuelan commission has invited
Great Britain ami Venezuela to submit all
evidence on the boundary question. Poru-
lar suggestions will be received.
Cotton growers meeting at Memphis
will be u representative body.
General Lees birthday was observed in
Georgia and Maryland.
Georgia preacher IVES assassinated by
y man who thought sermon had per-
sonal application.
One killed. three fatally and two serious
~ injured In coasting accident near
Greensburg, Pa.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21
STATE.

Tho DeElgin hotel at Marshall destroyed
by fire.
Republicans of the Thirteenth district
are said to favor Reed for president.
Citizens of BraZoria county are again
agitating the question of moving the
county seat from Brazoria-
Efforts of the Deep Water company to
levy a tribute on commerce passing
through Arkansas Pass condemned by
Rockport citizens.
The steamship Eugene, carrying 5000
tons of grain, to cross Galveston bar,
drawing 20 feet inches.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21
CUBA.

Insurgents have abandoned the vicinity
of Havana and are massing south of Ma
tanzas
Congressman McMillin says the prcsi-
dent will recognize the Cuhans as beliger-
ents.
President Palma declares the insurgents
will be recognized.
An ovation was rendered Campos Mt
Havana.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21
IN STOCK FOR PROMPT DELIVERY,
ENGINES AND BOILERS
A. g. E. F. M'GOWEN
IRON ~ BRASS WORKS,
HOUSTON. TEXAS.
Steam Pumps, Steel shafting, Iron pul.
Ieys, Wood Pulleys, s-Incn Boiler
Tubes. Machinery ana Re-
pair Work.
TO-DAT'S FORECAST,

MILWAUKEE,. Wis.--The Personal Lib
erty League Will meet here today.
ROCKFORD, Ill.--The Northern Illi-
nois Poultry ASSOCIATION will hold Its an
nual exhibition here beginning today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21
THE MARKETS.

Spot cotton at Houston steady and un-
changed; middling l3-l6c.
Cotton futures advanced at New York
and New Orleans, due to an expected
bullish circular from Ellison.
The critical situation in Cuba has given
the sugar markets additional strength.
Good demand for agricultural imple-
ments at Houston.
Advance on wire and cut nails.
Wheat went up a cent and closed &c
higher corn and oats were strong; lard
50de0c higher.
Cattle strong and higher
Further war scares were used on change
to check business and lower prices.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21

Upon this nm additional architect was
proposed.
The discussion took Wide range and
tho resolution was finally agreed to after
Mr. Berry had demanded roll call. re-
suiting ~ to G.
Mr. Piatt (Rep,. Comm, asked Mr.. Jones
Dem.. Ark. when a vote on the pending
bond bill win be had.
Mr. Jones said he was unable to state,
as there were several speeches yet to DO
heard
Mr.. Plat said there was no opposition
from those favoring the measure The ma
iority was evidently obstructlng Itself.
The speeches heard were like essays or
school boy compositions. There should be
a time set for n vote.
Mr.. Jonca said tho original bond bill
was now Il silver measure and It's friends
would take due time 20 present its merits
and would then fix time for a vote
"The senator knows perfectly we'll" Mr..
platt said "thnt silver amcnu,nent IL
not going 10 become law. The only rea-
son. for Its appearance seems to y en-
barrass the treasury"
Mr. Pugh Dem. Ala) hero sought to
secure a vote On his resolution that tho
government obligations should he paid In
silver MS well us In gold. He said the
persistent purpose of the present admin
istration was TO commit the government
to paying all outstanding bonds In gold.
The bond syndicate today. he said. de-
ponds upon the veto power OF the prcsi-
dent TO carry out its purposes.
Mr. Hin Uem.. N. W said he desired
to speak on this resolution and asked that
tho resolution go over.
ON motion OF Mr.. Dubois n bill was
passed to aid the States OF California,
oregon, Washington, Montana. Idaho.
Wyoming, Colorado and South Dakota to
support schools OF mines by giving them
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21

Return of the Masons who accompanied
the remains of DR.. II. II. Boxley to Hemp
stead.
The next reunion of Hoods brigade to
be held at Huntsville June q.
Anniversary celebration OF tho Y. NJ.
c. A.
Resolutionssin regard to the observance
OF the Sabbath by the Pastors associa-
ton.
The third annual meeting of the Texas
railway surgeons to begin today.
lection OF officers of Phoenix Lodge No.
CO. Is. of p
A forcible detainer case appealed out
of court.
The Houston Saengerbund will not at
tend the biennial Saengerfest at San An
tonic.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21
COURTS.

steve Pratts habeas corpus delayed
ord the application was withdrawn.
last week of the civil district court.
proceedings In the county court.
several suits filed.
An attachment issued yesterday
Justice court proceedings
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-21

RAILROAD.
Preparations to begin work on the Link
line.
Three suits filed against the Southern
Kansas for alleged overcharges on freight.
Poor's statistics on street railways
Officials of the American Express COM
pany visit Houston.
Proceedings of the Southwestern Traf-
fic meeting.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1896-06-20

curing title 70 the mineral lana.
United States, and that the rules W.
ulssions prescribed BY the Lana neuns
ment Of the Government and th.sD sist
officers, In disposing OF said land ..u'nA
so formulated and administered A. y.
the Government in disposing Of ss;d ,sssss
10 bona dde applicants, and no, - .aa
impede the sale thereof, or impose ~
Gus burdens upon applicants" '"a
Seo. 4. That section twenty. th,ss
dred and thirty. seven OF the Revised saaa1
u.es be amended 80 as to read: ~
"Sec. 1887. Where nop.minsr.t
not included in Q lode claim 10 ussd o.s'
cupied. or Ia intended TO be used q, ~.
pied, By the proprietor Of such ,s,r
lode claim for mining or milling puyn..s
such non-minersl surface grounds 49,
embraced and included In an apnli...ts
for . patent for such vein or lode 49,
and the same may be patented tbs,s.sa
or separately, subject 20 the same -
mary requirements ss TO survey snd -
tice ss are applicable Il vein on -,
claims, but no location hereafter ma ' !
such nop-mineral land shall exceed y
acres, and payment for the same mr.,s
made at the same rate ss affixed bv ~
chapter for the superfcies of thu ~
claim. The owner Of Q quartz mill O, =
duction works, not owning Q mine IN 49,
nection Herewith. may also receive . ~.
ent for bis mill site as provided IN M
section. ~'