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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23
Preparations for It's opcration.

Washington. July 22.-The treasury
has made preparations TO put the tariff
act into operation Immediately on its re-
ceiving the signature of the president.
Copies of the bill have been sent to the
customs officers throughout the country In
authorization of its passage and 1t is OK
pcctod that all Will have reached their des-
tinaton by the time the bill becomes a
law. Collectors have also been instructed
to make the change from the old law to
the new upon receipt OF the information
official or otherwise. that the bill has re-
ceived the presidents approval.
Officials who have given the pending bill
careful scrutiny state that 1t Us execution
ally free from antiquities and inconsistent
cies and little trouble is Anticipated In
formulating regulations for governing us
administration
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23
THEY WOULD FOLLOW.
IcnniInuch frnm EIrnt PARCEL

Ting other nations to agree to go into busi-
ness beforehand, while the silver men be-
lleye the adoption of bimetallism at rato
~ 10 In IN this country would be followed
Immediately by adoption Of the principle IN
Enpland and France. And, from what
have learned while abroad. / know England
and France would follow our lead Whlle
The former proposition might seem to DC
safer. believe this great sui wealthy Ma
lion can set the ratio for the world, IN view
of the fact that France maintained IL TOT
years and years by the purchase OF silver.
IL international binetallism Is established
as a result of tho conference the ratio VIII
Extraordinarily be l5hs TO /. iEf VIII satisfy
,he silver men OF this country II VIII wipe
the silver question from politics and new
issufs will be framed by political parties
Commenting upon the discoveries OF goa
I'm Alaska. Mr.. Andrews said "Inetead OF
hero being danger thnt the price of silver
will no down, there Is moro likelihood that
it will go I'M, in relation to tho orice OF
gold and will be retired from circulation
| on account OF It's greater value. II these
reuorts of the finding OF gold In Alaska are
ALI that they now appear 10 be TINS may
occur Tho natural value or silver as com
narod TO gold ie about Is or 10 10 J because
that is about the proportion In which the
TWO metals are mined. But the amount OF
silver taken out OF the mines In proportion
! 10 the amount OF gold If steadily growing
less so that silver Is theoretically and
should be actually increasing In value. ANA
all that stands in the way OF that Increase
| Is Legislation but legislation
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23
nOx OF GOLD
Dug Up I'm Alabama BY Tive
Strangers.

Eufauln. Ala. July 2I.--Excitement pre-
walls at Conner. this county, over the un-
carthing of buried gold on tho @. w. Seay
plantation. tenanted exclusively by ne-
gross. Two white men. strangers. ap-
poared there, and, after making inquiries
descriptive OF the locality thirty-five years
ago. went to the odd landmark and meas
urod thence TO a spot. where they COM
menced digging. They soon took up box
and left with 1t, one rfmarking to the negro
who had shown him the landmark that the
box contained 800, 900. John w. Seay cihe
owned the plantation. He died In Con-
fcderate hospital In 1862 and Is known "
have had money. which has never been 49,
counted for. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23
DECLINE IN BAR SILVER.
breaking of the Pool and the Gold
standard In Japan the Cause.

New York. July 22.-The Herald Gays:
Bar silver has declined 10 the lowest price
in two years, and private dispatches from
abroad received in Wall street are to tho
effect that the holders OF the white metal
rave "weakened." Some of the bullion
brokers assume that this means that tho
silver pool which was formed abroad more
,ban n wear ago was liquidatlng It's hold
ings. other brokers are OF the opinion
that The holdings of the pool had been
Inundated s0me timc ago. and that the less
ened demand for silver In the East. through
the adoption OF the gold standard by Japan,
among other reasons. was responsible for
the decline. Outsiders generally called at
nrlces came simultaneously with the nm
pouncement Of tho great gold discoveries
fn the Klondikp region.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23

tain rs pacific an attitude as possible be-
tween Japan and the United States. Tho
paper remarks that II Is as It should be.
and Il would he a great pity 10 interrupt
tho friendly relations which have hitherto
prevailed between America and Japan.
especially over such paltry thing as Ha-
wall
Tho Corcan government has decided TO
open the ports of Monk-Pho and Chin
POM Pho after October I.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23
THE ANTI-MEETING BILL.
II Was Amended before Passing tho
prus-inn Diet

Berlin, July 2a.-Tho upper house of the
Prusslan diet, by vote of liz against ~.
has adopted. after third reading. the gov
ernment bill amending tho law OF associa
ton
Tho notifications include an addition TO
the effect that the associations "in which
there is m anarchist or social democrat or
movements aiming 10 overthrow tho exist
ing organization of the state Of society or
other movements preparatory TO n sepnra-
ton OF part OF the territory of the state
from the whole come TO light In a manner
dangerous to public security and especially
the surety of the state, may be dissolved by
the nollvp"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23
salisbury WIN he Polite.

New York. July ga special to the
Herald from London Gays: From sources
Of tho highest authority It is learned that
whilo Lord Salisbury Ia not at all pleased
with the communication from the govern
mont anent the Boring sea troubles. he Is
not disposed to take the matter too feriors-
ly and will couch his reply in firm but po-
Tito diplomatic language.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23

say that the average OF rates was below
that OF 1890.
In referring to Mr.. Jones' criticisms on
tho sugar schedule, he said that his per
sonal views We're favorable to free sugar, as
they had always been. and he would SO
vote II there was an opportunity. But the
demand for revenue made that out of the
question. He insisted also that MIR. Jones'
figures on the dfferentials OF the schedule
were erroneous.
Mr.. Jones maintained that there was
about four times as much margin to tho
sugar refiners under the conference report
as In the present law. This, he said. dis
closed why there was so much anxiety in
rushing the bill through the conference and
house.
Mr.. Pettigrew of South Dakota an
nounccd his purpose to vote against the
conference report. although no expected
that the bill In its present form, with all
its inlouitiss. would become n law Its
iniouities would make 1t difficult to repeal.
as the favors 1t gave brought such tremen-
| dous strength that the republican party
| would be able to collect fund of S20.CcO-
600. $40. 600 600 or $50 900 600 " they wanted
| II. in order TO carry an election He be-
| licvcd. however that the contest of the
| future was not on the tariff bill but be-
| tween republican institutions and rluioc-
| racv The senator closed with the deciar-
alton that when he lief, tho republican party
( he left It for good and the caucus ditta-
ton in behalf of this Ubiquitous bill'' had
| amply justified his action.
| Shortly before o'clock Mr.. Teller vas
| to begin n speech He yielded. however,
TO MIR. Allison. who made the first move
ment toward bringing the debate to n
| close.
| The Joint resolution was presented re-
auesting the senate TO make Investigation
| as to the exclusion OF American tobacco
| from foreign countries under reggie con-
| tract system.
At ; o'clock the senate held an executive
| session and adjourned,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23
Colombian independence.

New York. July PA special to the
Herald from Panama. Colombia. says: Tho
sons OF Colombia celebrated in an appro-
pirate manner the eighty seventh anniver-
sary OF their freedom from the Spanish
yoke. The celebration was general
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23
GUADALUPE SEALS.
United states Contends They 10
Not belong to Bcring Sea Herd

United Sruteh s'~s
Not belong to herring Sea Herd
Washington, July 22.-The Mexican gov
eminent, through Minister Romero nus
advised the department Of state that tna'
government will render all the aid possible
10 the commissioners of the United States
Government TO determine whether the seals
in The island of Guadalupe are the same as
those which breed on The Prybyloh aren't
peago.
Tho contention Of our government In tne
correspondence with Great Britain Is that
thev are NOT the same. The British experts
have pointed out the number Of seals 10
the vicinity Of Guadalupe island as PROOF
that the seal herds have not diminished In
number. alleging that they are the same
reals that migrate In the summer 10 bering
ga. The fact TO be developed Is ior me
use OF the commission which probably VIII
meet In Washington next fall. u General
Foster succeeds In his mission.
AZ m IN San Antonio and return Tor IN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23
Annther nrop dol aiIyer.

Now York. July 22.---Another drop IN all
vcr was recorded In the home market to-
day. the price being 90 e-s an ounce; Thsrs
Metal The value os tho silver In q silver
Solar. according - today's price. Is 3ust
traction over @G cents
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23
FrelEht C'nr IlaFaea.

Hilisboro. Texas. July 2i.--A boz car be-
hanging 10 the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
railway company and containing ~ and
ws.te iute for the use q eneineers waa
b.,rne a mn njght mar he co1npany'l ahopq
Is fhe Scuthern poftlpr = tepns ~ ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23

Bombay. July 22.-The government has
decided to prosecute some OF the editors
OF tho newspapers In the Poona district.
which have been most conspicuous in the
publication Of seditious articles Of late.
TO stir up natives against British
r,,1n
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23
TROLLEY PATENT DECISION.
Anyone May Use The Iden without
Paying Royalty.

Paying Royalty.
New York, July 22.-In the circuit court
of appeals for this district decision was
handed down today H. the case OF the
THOMPSON Houston Electrical company w.
the Hoosiac Railroad company, In ms
decision. which was written by Judge Wai-
lace ali of the judges concuriing, .he
court held that the Van de Poole troiiey
ratent is invalid by reason OF the same IN :
yention having been disclosed IN an ca'He'
patent To Van de Poole. 49,
The decision. therefore, invaiidates tne
patont. because II was c'aimef 70 cover
broadly the idea at the undercurreut troi-
| Icy on an overhead wire.
The courts finding affects az tne Hu u,o,,
RAILWAYS OF the country. as the patents .nsy
| be used by any one without payins royai's'
President and shcrfan's saes.
Washington, July 22.--President Mch.n
lev will leave washington next "Wednesday
~ Ms summer vacation on Lake Cham
main. provided congress adtourns IN Nn'
sscrciary sherman has arransea % 70 J, =
| 4 ,,s ranseft. on Long Island, TOMORROW
| Ills Laughter. Mss McCailum, = summss
| Ing Nd that pleoe and the sscretay ~,
mn.,ts she sf6Seo ~ fiimate Will Assist hlpa
gso rss w lib second Assiesenl
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23

Waco. Texas. July 22.--Chairmnn j. w.
Harris OF the conference arrangement com
mtttee has received n reply TO the Invitation
scnt to Mr. Bryan TO attend the demo-
cratic conference here on July 30. Mr..
Drvan writes that 1t viii be impossible for
him to come.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23
Prince Ed,ynrsi's Island.

Halifax. N. S.. July 22.--The Peters gov
ernmont has boon sustained In the election
In Prince Edwards island.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23
THE CARRIER PIGEON
Much Discussion ns Ia whether An
drre Freed II

London. July GA special dispatch
from Copenhagen says tina. a carrier pigeon
has been caught In the vicinity of Tromsoc
island. near the north point of Norway
with the following stamped upon it's wings
North pole passed. Fifteenth"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23

Little Rock. Ark. July 22.--workmen 10.
day. while engaged In clearing away ~
debris Of the ruins Of tho Krsuss block q
Second and Main streets. which bstpne1
several weeks ago. unearthsd hlackcned
end burned human hand. The stckanin8
odor which ariscs from the ruinA leadD q
today's find strengthens The beli6k #
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23

report that tho ba,tlcship Oregon Is to con-
vcy tho admiral to Honolulu. That vessel
will he kept in readiness for immediate
service at San Francisco. however.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23
Iife Lust In q Flrc.

$500 TO San Antonio and return July II
10 ~ via Southern Pacific.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-23
m,i,er viii sail In Auxust.

$500 to San Antonio and return Tor ~
terstate drill via Southern Pacihc.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-28
Holds the Doyid's record for
long distance fast running.
Experienced
Travellers

say they know they're on the Bur-
lington the moment they strike it
1t is so smooth, so easy, so delightfully."-
free from jolts and jars and sudden
starts and stops
Another proof of the truth of
what we try to bring home to you
every week in the year-that for right
down solid comfort the Burlington has
no real competitor among the railroads
of the West.
Omaha, Peoria, Chicago, St. JOS
eph, Kansas City and St. Louis are
only a few of the points towhich it
will pay you to take the Burlington.
Tickets and full information at
all r. G. w. ticket offices, or by
addressing
#. MCMILLAN, General Agent.
Walker Block, Salt Lake City.
Pass. & Freight Agt.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-28
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G1I|d Foil Exposition Of [0deS
Ready=rnade
Apparel!
Commencing Monday Morning

RUSSIAN BLoUSES. SUITS. JACKETS, TAILoR-MADE
GOWNS, STREET DRESSES, ELABoRATELY TRIM
NED COSTUMES.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-28

pie, mainly from Chicago and the East,
are there to settle upon land bonded
by the German Catholic Colonization
Society. They were accompanied by
August Err, president, L. S. Kast.
vice president, and n. II. Lang. secre-
tary OF that society. -Four tracts of
land. each composed of from 800 TO
1900 acres, have been bonded.
These lands will be apportioned and
sold in lots of so acres each to repre-
sentatives of families. The present
colonists will settle upon the Spence
ranch, about seven miles south of the
city. They POSSESS from 81 $50 to So
600 each. and 1t is their purpose to be-
gin the erection of houses aud get their
land in shape for raising bects. sixty
families are expected soon. Upon
their arrival church and school
house will be built.
silver STANDARD. Rcxburg. Ida: We
have to record another case of loss
through fire. This time George Briggs
of Lyman is the unfortunate. whose
store stock of merchandise and dwell
ing house was burned to the ground
last Monday The particulars OF the
cause of the fire are, as far as we
could learn, about as follows At about
I a m. on Monday last Mrs. Briggs
went into the store to get some sugar,
as it was a little dark she procured
n match and lighted it; after secur-
ing the sugar she threw the match
away thinking 1t was entirely extin-
guished and left the store. In about 10
minutes she returned to the store and
found Il all ablaze. Everything was
done to save the building and its con-
tents, but to no avail, all being des-
troyed MIR. Smellie, the adjuster for
the insurance companies went to Ly.
man on Monday evening and we learn
from him the loss 10 MIR Briggs is
81 600. on which there is 1900. 81 $50 in
the Home of Utah, and 81 ESQ in the
Hartford of Connecticut. insurance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-28

There has been but slight change in
the condition of Edward Bcllamy, the
world famous author, Who Is stopping
in Denver with his brother. He is still
suffering with nervous prostration
which, with the effects OF the high all
titude. preclude any possibility of his
meeting friends. Within the course
of ten days or two weeks IL is hoped
he win be on Il fair road to complete
recovery.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-28

NWR. EDWARD hardy, the jolly man.
iWH agor Of Sheppard Co.'S great store at
Bracovillc, Ill, writes; 81 had never
been sick q day In my life until IN 1870.
got SO bad With nervous prostration that /
had to give up and commence to doctor. /
tried our local physicians and one in Joliet,
but mono gave me any relief and l thought
! was going to die. / became respondent
and suffered untold agony. l could not eat,
sleep nor rest, and It seemed Us II could
not exist. AT the end OF six months was
reduced to but 4 shadow OF myself. and at
last my heart becarpo affected and was
truly miserable. took six or eight bottles
OF DR.. Miles Eerviue. 1t gave mo relief
from the start, and at last n cure, the great
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-28

r.. #. NEsLEN, Trav. Pass. & Freight Agt.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-28

Hans Peterson, ten year-old boy,
lost his left hand In February last in
consequence of getting it caught in an
engine operated in the shipbuilding
yard of Rudolph w. Shuttle, South
San Francesca. The injured lad by his
guardian. Friday brought suit against
Complaint is made that Schultze
operated the engine without n permit
from the board of supervisors. He is
further said to have been negligent in
permitting children to play about the
yard without having taken any pre-
cantlon to protect them from injury.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-28

est blessing of my life,
DR., Miles Remedies
arc sold by all drug
gists under u positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES MEDICA
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-28
Abstracts, County Work,
Blank Books
Are Specialties,
County Blanks

Prices furnished on application. Davoy
Tar Board and best grade of materials
used to make our work durable. All
work guaranteed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-28

Wt SHALL HAVE on Sale the grandest liue of FINE,
w HIGH GRADE TAILOR MADE CLOTH SUITS EVER SHOWN
in this city. is impossible to describe their beauty
Come and see them, We shall be pleased to show them
whether you buy not, Such superb collection of
really high art novelties has never this city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-17
TO BUILDERS.

Sealed proposals for furnishing the necessary
teras and performing the labor FOR rebuilding Wards 10.
49, other work Of the male department Of the
Manhattan State Hospital at Wards Island y. Y, may
be sent by mail or delivered m person up 20 T. NJ,
Thursday April 22i lsol to Henry T.. Rowland lres
BOARD - Managers - the Manhattan state
Hospital at No. l Madison Avenue. New York CITY at
which time and place Board Of Managers will receive
and open all proposals.
Plans and specifications be seen and blank forms
OF proposals obtained the Office NJ the Board ~ Man
Of the Manhattan state Hospital No | Madison
Avenue New York city the male department Ward
Island and the cfrce Of l. O. Perry architect, IN the
Capitol Albany. y Y.
Proposals must be for whole work covered by the
plans and specifications and be accompanied by bonds Of
approved company guaranteeing the faithful
execution OF the offer N accepted.
The Board ~ the right 70 reject any
all bids they for the best OF the
State. HENRY T. ROWLAND,
= President Board OF Managers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-17
T0R FORAGE CAPS.-Phila-

delphla Depot Of the Quarter Masters Department
No 1928 Arch street Philadelphia, Pa, April -, ISL
Sealed Proposals tripcate Will be received here untl
o'clock y. NJ. Friday April 80 1877 fog tufn!shns
the United states Quarter Masters Department. in ms
city with Forage Caps conforming 10 the standard
sample AT Schuylk Arsenal BIDS Tor delivery at other
points Will entertained The caps ARE required at
practicable date after July ls next ana bdtla
must state in their proposals. number they Will de
liver on that and the number weekly thereafter
Government right 10 reject or accept any or an
proposals thereof Preference given o articles
OF domestic production manufacture CONDITION OF quail
ly and price 0nCuling the price Of foreign productions
or manufactures the duty thereon being equal BIDS
mus be accompanied by the usual guarantee IN 10
cent OF value OF the caps proposed FIR. Blank pro
posas specifications Will b" furnished by this Office
Envelopes containing proposals TO be ndorsed Popos ais
Caps" and addressed 10 Lieutenant Colonel John Y.
Furey Deputy Quarter Master General. United states
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-17
DROPOsALS.-U DEPARTMENT OF

AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary. Washing
ton u. c. April :. ls91Sealed proposals. IN duplicate.
subject TO the usual conditions will be received az the
the Discussing clerk until THURSDAY
May 1897 for furnishing the T. ;. Department Of AEr
culture several branches during the fiscal
ending June 80 1898. the following supplies stationery
laboratory supplies; lumber and packing boxes; fuel
material. plumbers material ice. forage
seals card tags and hog rings. hrooms. brushes etc .
nowerpos; cleaning carpets and washing towels tele
graph and hardware supplies; flags; instrument supplies
maps map and for the purchase OF waste paper
Ful with schedules and blanks. be oh
tanned upon the Accounts Division Of the
pepartment or Weather Bureau. Persons applying
should name specify the Glars OF articles
upon which they desire 10 submit bids. Bids must be
sealed and addressed Secretary ~ Agriculture
Accordance with instructions given schedules.
JAMES WILSON. Secrctary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-17
DURSUANT to statutory requirement. notice

L IL hereby given that An Act mas been passed by
b1th branches ~ the Legislature entitled AN ACT -
rovde COR bridge and approaches over the Bronx River
between the Wflamsbrdee and Wooilawn stations u
the New York and Harlem Railroad IN the city u New
work. Further notice hereby given INT Public Hear
ing up,n such hl will be held the Office Of the Mayor
in the civ TaI in city Of New York. April 10Th
1891 AT {. O'Clock L. NJ
dated Cty HAL New York ApH lith. 1891
V. J.. STRONG. Mayor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-17
DKOPOSALS FOR 12.INCH BREECHLOAD.

ING RIFLED MoRTARs. Ordnance Oaice. War
Department Washington. March Is 1S97.-Sealed pro-
posals duplicate will b. received here until O'Clock
=. NJ. MONDAY APRIL 10. 1897 and then publicly
opened for finishing and assembling sHtyfour l2incr
Rinei Mortars. less principal
parts being supplied United will
be received for sxty-four b. L. Morars complete
ing Inspection and manufacture of Steel Morars United
States responsibility for all claims for patents
these mortars Bids will be received for all part II
foregoing Information furnished application