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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
MARK TWAIN AT WORK.
No Truth in the story That Clemens
Wns Dcnh.

London. May S.-Copyrighted, 1897, BY
the Associated Press THE canard circu'
lated In the United States that Samuel ~
Clemens MARK Twain was dead has not
the slightest foundation Mr.. Clemens Is
In London and in better health and spiri.,,s,
than for long time past, He IS SUI,
working hard on his new book. He haa
finished 1t with the record OF his travels
in India. but his publishers asked MN io'
an additional 10000 words on Atrpa' esp1 III,
cinlly ON the Transyaai. and 1t is on TINS
part of the book which he is now WORKING
The first consignment t20oo cases, o.,
American frozen poultry arrived AZ Lyau.h
Hall market. this city, during me wen
The condition OF the fowls and their
cellent appearance gave great sauslaetu"
and the consignment found reaoS maj
kpt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
WAR ON SALOONS.
Topeka People Incenscd at open vio-
Intion of the Law.

Topeka People Incenscd at open Vio-
IRtion of the Law.
Topeka. Kan. May 8-The people Of
Topeka have declared war upon tho I'M
lawful saloons a week ago a handsomely
appointed saloon was opened on tho prin-
cipal street OF the city after an absence
OF twelve years and It was claimed that
liquor was being sold there openly. This
state Of affairs suiiced TO provoke mass
meeting last night. which was attended
by 5000 people Early IN the proceedings a
sensation was caused by ex-senator Will
lam +. PETER and A. l.. Williams. general
attorney for the Union Pacific. making
speeches. In which they advised the people
10 take the law into their own hands and
destroy the open saloon II necessary. When
the assemblage had been worked up to a
state OF more or less enthusiasm. notori-
GUS negro Joint keeper endeavored to re-
ply 10 one OF tho speakers. The secretary
OF the meeting took the negro by the throat
and thrust him from the stage. where men
grabbed him and threw him out OF the
hall
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
EATEN ny CANNIDALs.
A Young EnElishman the Victim of
South Sen Islanders.

Astoria. Ore. May s.-According to pri-
vate advices +. +. NJ r. Lych'enberg, a
young Enslishman who arrived in this city
about two years ago and left year later,
has met most horrible fate at the hands
of cannlbas in the South Sea islands He.
with another man, was taken prisoner,
killed and eaten by the tribes of the is
land. Lychtenberg. together with an ex-
missionary, whose name is not known.
went to trade with the natives OF Santa
Cruz islands. which have population OF
about 80 900 natives. who are reputed to be
more ferocious than tho African tribes,
who captured them. and later they were
killed and eaten. Lyohtenberg belonged to
prominent London family His father 10
said TO be very wealthy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
CHILDREN OUTWITTED.

A Couple in the Seventies Marry In
Spite of Opposition.
shelbyvLlle. Ind. May s-Tho past Row
months August Busch. aged n years. ana
Anna Cathman. aged 70 years. have been
paying considerable attention to each
other, and a few days ago August pro-
posed marriage and the old lady consented.
hut her children did not. Tho old folks
were not 10 be outdone. however. aud when
the pension voucher OF busch arrived no
quietly accompanied a friend to the clerks
office. procured n marriage license. sent for
his sweetheart aud they were married last
evening
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
AS TO PAVING MATERIAL.
nero are some facts for the People Of Houston
we Nan Secure Fine Pavements Remarkably Chcan

dtor Of The Post
liberty Of making economy and Durability for this
city with bad difficulties similar but intensely masn,
health and como, ~ nhSays an mpcdiment
our TEXAS cities than in the older country
.ha we have State rapid great expense adopting
tho improved methods the temporary substitute
sins the was intended to improve refer
h , OF building up our streets with
pose our climate when
effect " climate and the substitutes such as
wood poor and extremely temporary
assertion sufacepey b, h eda s results
substitutes In Houston have permanently
with better roadbed than
nen' when 1t can be obtained
, large proportion the streets of but this
tain oven when the most suitable
almost impossible year
causing roadway but t b WEAR away leaving the better class sticking up
This is the inevitable effect carefully
" Thu u, aon rs often source of evil " the quality of brick
ey constructed for less than Houston
80 y s, % s street the sum OF S requiring sum Of money
vast Tor the proper improvement of her that would
not Tor today tomorrow only but rather generations
s" owi 70 10, come h thing Of penanensy and aeruote
by the building Of railroads the
ment when the same ia ues as , ana aurape street improve
scotch granite which has paved the
Why he o Houston
Crushed in 'ss from 0neha " and 0nehalt inches and placed
@ h, wen graded street and heavily rolled will form compact
WIN not wear or disersrto
better satisfaction than the
Is al, OF the same CONSISTENCY and uniform in quality.
Freight on cubic 5000
Cost of crushed
Hauling 80. 800.
Rolling and evelng
Al
face making the cost square yard "
street the sumo
the depth
o oil ohe
the best
qusos
the
oil
filling
of blu
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
HANNA GONE TO OHIO.
Small show for settlement of Texas
Row for Some Time.

washington, May S.--lspecialD-As
Mark Hanna has gone to Ohio, to be alb
sent week. 1t Is safe to assume that tho
question of Texas patronage will not be
finally settled until his return.
In the meantime. the Texas contingent
remain hero on Ike scene. hoping each day
something will be done to clear the situa-
ton. A big batch OF appointments are
booked for Monday. but II is not likely
that any of tho plums Will fall TO the lot
of the Lone Star State.
postoffice was today established at
STAFF. Eastland county. Texas. and Ford S..
TAYLOR appointed postmaster
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The Nashville About.

Newport News. Va. May s.-The Nash
Vile. the third OF n trio Of gunboats built
by tho Newport Nows Shipping and Dry
Dock company. left here today under her
own steam for New London. Conn, where
on next "Wednesday she VIII make her Of
fetal trip over a fifteen mile course.
This is the first craG on which tho govs
eminent will allow O premium for excess
auaed
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mink pr,,ident round Dead.

Richmond. Va. May s.-R. N. Nelson.
president OF the metropolitan Bank Of
Richmond. WAS founded dead in bis bath
room this morning with the gas turned on.
He had been a great sufferer for some time
and It Is believed ended his lifo 10 get rid
of his pain Mr. Nelson was n years Of
80
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09

Nashville. Tenn, May s.-sehool chill
dren took possession Of the Centennial
buildings and grounds today. They saw
the sights in Vanity Fair. rode on tho lakes
In the gondolas. viewed with wonder and
establishment the exhibits IN the main
building and went into raptures when the
open air concerts were given. The day was
perfect and great success. winding W to-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
A FIEND NOMINATE.
Poisoned . sprfng-Five Dead and
Five Others Dying.

Five Others Dying.
Louisville. XIV. May ga special to TN
Post from PikesyiIle. KY. says:
Some fend put poison of some kind ir
Ball creek spring. several miles above here,
and as a result Ave persons died and i've
more are dying from drinking from the
spring. There is no clew to the scoundrel
Ambrose Frees son. 4 boy. . farm hand
and a peddler named Moss. Annie Lee.
nero child. and an old colored woman are
tho victims who died. They suffered terri
fly. vomiting and being seized with most
violent COMMISSIONS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09

British warship Intrepid has sailed from
Jamaica, whore she has been for some time.
under orders to proceed to Puerto Cortez,
Honduras. in order TO protect British in
terests. Puerto Cortez is now held by the
insurgents OF Honduras.
The Cuban fllibustering steamer Bermuda
has been detained al Port Antonio BECAUSE
of violation OF tho customs laws
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09

to Hawaii at once to aid in settling the
Hawaiian trouble. 1t is expected that Mr..
Stevens and Counsellor Akyaini. sent from
the foreign office at Toxic. will assist Mr..
Shimaru, Japanese representative at Homo
lulu, in conducting negotiations with the
Hawaiian government.
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snicided in n Well.

Sherman. Texas. May s-Mrs. Sloan. wife
of a we'll to-do farmer. near Pilot Grove
sulcIdod this morning by drowning herself
in a we'll She had besn in poor health for
some time and dependency Is supposed to
DO tbs cause OF self destruction.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
New Agricultural Clerk.

Washington. May s.-Honry Robinson OF
Mississippi, statIstic!sn Of tho agricultural
department. rendered his resignation to
Secretary Wilson today.
Secretary Wilson has appointed to sue
coed Mr., Robinson Mr. John Hyde OF Ne
braska. well known as the agricultural ex-
pert of the clyenth Census.
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u. Q. v.
Proceedings of Camp Hnrdeman nj
Lining.

Luling. Texas, May Scotch Hardspan
camp No. SIS, U. C. ". mot In knights
Of pytlias hall. regular day OF msiins
Commander Brown presiding Roll call;
minutes Of last meeting read and approved
Applications for membership; J. w.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09

New York. May s.-A dispatch to the
Herald from Tegucigalpa says: Large
are fleeing TO Guatemala a strong effort
will be made tomorrow by government
troops to recapture the town OF Puerto Cor
tez, which the insurgents have held for
snunrnI ntnnls
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
A Waterspout.

Lulins. Texas. May S.--A waterspout
fell yesterday evening ave miles east OF the
city, washing lands and tearing up things
generally. Tho clouds from which It foil
are said TO have been precipitated by strik-
ing tho crest OF tho Iron mountains.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
bank E.amincr Indiotsd.

Chicago. May THE grand Jury today
voted an Indictment against Bank Exam
iner George r. Hayden for falling TO re-
port ON the condition OF the Globe Savings
bank ~ over two months he knew II
to be In an insoivent condition.
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0ene,ai wheaton Retired.

Denver. Col. May Sat noon today
Dridadier and Brevet Major General Frank
States army. having reached the age Of G3
years. OF which 40 years have been spent
I'm the geryfce
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
New rcruyinn Minister.

Lima, Peru, via Galveston. Texas, May
Sit Is reported that Dr. Nictori Equi-
euren will be appointed minister to the
United States from Peru.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09

night with u large attendance.
The exercises celebrating public school
art day were informal, but pleasing and
decidedly satisfactory.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
AYERS

The difference between Ayers and others sarsa
parilla, is the difference between pharmaceutical
preparation and patent medicine That this is not
distinction without difference is self evident That
it is important distinction is proved by the exclu-
sion of every sarsaparla but Ayers from the Worlds
Fair of 1898, and by the Worlds Fair medal and
diploma awarded Ayers Sarsaparla ga standard
and popular pharmaceutical preparation of worldwide
reputation These words are quoted from the d.
ploma They words that carry weight They
express the opinion of men who watched the worlds
interests They crystalline the record of half century.
To put it forciby the difference between Ayers Sar-
saparilla and others is the difference between the
preparation of educated physician and the decocton
mixed by voodoo conjurer Such difference ought
to show in the effects of the medicne? 1t does
story o cures ~ eud.
Co,
Sarsaparilla.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
An Austrian Duel.

Vienna, May s.--A duel with sabers was
fought today between Herr WOMB, Wv
member Of the reichstrath who INTRODUCES
the motion submitted BY German ha''ou-
alists to impeach Count Badenl, the MUS,
ter for foreign affairs, ami nearly an ha Vr
the other ministers for yioiatlh9 ." no
powers In issuing decree authorlAits p an9
official uso OF the Czech language "a 20
hemia and NJ Herica. me c|eeh u,p,, In
Both Of the combatants were wounnsa -,
thsir hands. The dispute grew out o l ine
debate on Thursday last, when lr. "V,,,S
described the czechs, SlavoniaAs "H'
others as being OF an inferior race
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09

New York. May s.-A dispatch to Inc
Herald from Kingston. Jamaica, says 'n'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09

s'rlla nj. "ns an Industrial school OF
'sSbsr q heck week the emperor presented a
ss1bsa on AA 10 the school library and
ssWsts S Va a fly leaf the motto: NV
Fshtrl.ps 'usS to the World md to the
n.y.. IN lie ' s,, recent decree to minimize
~ he arst arm, army has Just been enforneo
~ va ,ihie In the case of Lan9ra,h
IN sltls aI' !, IN posen ana tbe ,wn "a 9Gn
ssssl !, their dispute am iap Two o,'',
r" Tor he ' S, and empress left ser,ln 70.
suatedu T,-,,iii, ~''in w
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09

Brussels. May SIT is officially an
nounced that tho opening OF the Br~Dels
exposition has been postponed until Mon
dav because of tho death OF tho Duchesse
d'SIencen. who was one OF the slctims OF
the Paris fire.
The evening times., 1897-08-05
DEATH OF JOCKEY DAY.
Once Star Rider Oh the American
Turf Dies Destitute.

New York, A ug. 5.-Fred Day, the jockey,
was picked up insensible on the beach
at Coney Island last Saturday and taken
to Brooklyn hospital. Last night he
died.
1t was Day who rode Chaos, the winner
of the Futurity OF ss9, and few jockeys on
the American turf have had more brilliant
careers before them than the young Eng
lishman. who was engaged by Con Leigh
ton, cx-Congress,nan II. l.. Scott's trainer
in 1889
Day came from the stable OF Alec Tay-
lor, the astute Yorkshire trainer. de was
entrusted with the mount on Chaos in the
Futurity, and, after beating out snap
per Garrison on st. Carlo by a short head
in hair-raising finish, the Yorkshire
graduates success in the pigskin seemed
assured.
About two weeks after this sensational
ride IN the Futurity Day had q mount at
Jerome Park. Atone OF the turns the
horse crossed his legs and Day was
pitched forward on his head. He was
picked up unconscious and found to be
suffering from ooncussion of the brain
He underwent L. trephining operation
and partially recovered after a long ill
ness. His brain, however, was affected
TO great extent, and, though he rode
in few races afterw ards, his career as
Jockey. which was his means OF Hveii-
hood, was practically closed.
Days case, it was claimed, called for
aid from the disabled Jockeys fund, but
for some unaccountable reason no steps
were taken To help him. For the past
few years he was utterly destitute
The evening times., 1897-08-05
Che z Iinles
City Brevities.

The Department of the Interior is TAX
fng ia its winters supply of coal.
f. C. Lanahan, skilled laborer in the
parking commission of the District, has
been promoted to foreman.
a lawn party was held last night in the
beautiful GROUNDS adjoining Robert Bowd-
lers place, on the Benning road.
Dr. William p Carr, the newly appointed
coroner. accompanied by DIFF phillips, is tax
irg a trip around the capes in the yacht
Lotus
The office OF the chief of postoffice in
spectors has teen removed from the e
street corridor 10 the Seventh-street corri-
dor of the department building.
H. Duke, a resident OF Prince George
county, fell from moving carriage yester-
day and hurt his leg. Fortunately his in
junes Were slight and he was able TO re.
sumo his way home.
permit has been issued to Andrew
Hillyer to construct a hoard flooring e9x
j 5 feet on premises No. 30S Twenty-first
street northwest, for the purpose OF Civ
ing outdoor entertainment Is.
TIE appointment OF Mr.. George Hamlet,
of OHIO, as chief OF postoffice inspectors
was in the line of promotion according t.
the spirit Of the Civf service law, say the
officials Of the Postoffice Department.
The parishioners CT st. ThereSa's Church
have been holding a lawn Gete at Congress
Heights for the past three days. Tonight
will he the last evening. Monday night a
laughahe cake walk wasthe feature OF the
occasion.
Harry Sewell, for several years messen-
ger at the main entrance TO the offices OF
the Secretary of the Interior, and who was
recently promoted TO the position OF head
messenger at the Pension Bureau, assumed
his new post yesterday.
The Commissioners have sent letters to
all the street car companies suggest ing that
the regulation which relates 20 the stop.
ping Of street cars at the north side of
street crossings be construed that tine
cars shall he stopped with the front end
of the motor car at the curb line on the
near side.
A telegram was received last night by
Nj. II. A. McPike, OF sl2 First street north
west, Informing him OF the death
at O'Clock Yesterday evening, at
Eialenton. Pa, of his youngest son.
Thomas, aged fourteen years and six
months MI. McPike is employed in the
Job room of the Government Printing Of
ficc. and has tie sympathy OF a large
number Of friends.
The evening times., 1897-08-05

| have ad the originator OF the trouble az
| rested, and not injured a probably mno-
| cent spectator. AS it is, Tim has gotten
| himself into trouble with the police de.
parLment Of Cincinnati, and may hear from
the League about the matter.
Directors OF the defunct Central League
of Baseball Clubs met In Washington, no.
and ordered President &. +. Ninton TO
sue ex-President Gabe Simon, OF Evans
vile, for S52o, which the directors claim
Simon took from the league funds and ap-
propriated to his own use II Is alleged
that when the case comes to trial some
sensational evidence will be brought out.
Simon's books were found to be in II badly
mixed shape. Simon is a prominent jew
elry dealer of Evansville.
There IL one feature about the play of the
New Works whichis calling forth unfavora-
bic comments. There is toe much kick
ing" Joyce, while undoubtedly capable
manager and hard, conscientious worker,
does too much talking over Empirical rul-
Ings He has set Ibis men such an example
in this respect that all of them, with one
or two exceptions, kick" at the slight
est provocation The team can win with
more popular with thousands of enthusiasts
who like to see clean basebaD.-New York
sun.
When The news reached the players
bench that the Senators had Boston down
to at the close of the seventh inning,
there We're several Reds who figured that
despite the odds Frank Selees boys would
win out I'D he willing to wager a dollar
against a hundred that Boston wins out"
moment later came the story: Boston
made seven in the eighth inning" THAT
settles it," was the verdict of the majority,
hut william Buckingham Ewing was found
on the minority side. He stuck TO the be-
lief that Boston was gone, but 1t was
tight fit for the Senators, at that.-Cin-
cinnau Post.
President Jim Hart, of the Chica 20 team,i is
anxiouay waiting the day the team goes
away SO that he may lose tmself on his
vacation. During the preliminary practice
one day recently Mr.. Hart sat studying a
map Of North America. Chris Wonder Abe,
der Prowns' old poss," sat nearby, look
ing at a blue opening in a mass OF clouds
Won der Ahe's face wore Il troubled look.
"Ah, 1 have il. I'll go to Klondike,' ex
claimed jim; Hart.
"Glondike, Jim?" queried Chris Won
der Abe. what hotel is that?"
"Whew!' whisperedtheChicag oclutpres-
dent. and Harley. the Browns center
fielder turned three sornersaults.
"KlonGike, man. Why. that is the gold
region in Alaska continued Mr Hart.
That's wherethe gold nuggets come FROM
"Oh, yes. Well, that's where l feel Hike
going. It's no fun to manage a losing team.
Let's see; they have three months summer
there. Wen, that ough to leave six days for
a baseball schedule. That'sthe e placefor me
Why, when go driving in st. Louis nova
days get SO many Toasts about the bah
team thatI want to hunt out all tn e paved
alleys in town todrive in wish st, Louis
had lots of secluded driveways in alleys
Tney would savemelots ofemba rrassment."
The evening times., 1897-08-05
PITCHER GILROY DEAD.
The Well-Kuown Ball Player Ex-
pires in a Norfolk, Va, Hospital,

pires in Norfolk, Va, Hospital.
Jack GiIroy, formerly pitcher ON the
Washington team, but for the last two
years the crack twirler of the Norfolk
nine, died Tuesday ight at ST. Vincent s
Hospital, In that city from inflammation of
the stomach.
Eight weeks ago Jack received severe
injuries In collision with Heine, of the
Hartford Club. and was at once brought to
this city, where he was operated on a
number of times for appendicitis. When
death occurred his mother, who had gone
to Norfolk from this city, sat beside her
son and will return With the remains this
evening.
Gilroy was born in Washington twenty
two years ago. He was a natural ball
tosser, and even when small boy was
notable among his companions for unu.
guai ability.
In 894, when the Departmental League
was organized, Gilroy. who was a clerk In
the State, War andNavy Department, pia y-
ed on the War team. He also distiDgui shed
himself as one of the members or the crack
Washington Stars During 1895 he was q
member of the Washingto Light Infantry
team, and proved to be the best utility
man in the city When the Washington
club s pirching department failed at the enu
of that season Gilroy was signed by the
Senators and pitched with great credit
in the several games in which he partic:-
pated.
Early lest year, when pitchers were an
article of abundance with Wagner's quit
tiers, he was farmed ont TO the Norfolk
club, with whose following he soon be-
came such favorite that his release was
purchased from the local man agement
The funeral VIII take place from his moth
er's residence, 2467 street northwest
The evening times., 1897-08-05
A Remarkable Cure Of Chronic
DiarrhOea.

'Tn 1862. when served my country
as a private in Company A, One-hundred
and sixty-seveAthPennsylv ylvania Volunteers,
I contracted chronic diarrhoea. 1t has
given me a great deal Of trouble ever
since. i have tried dozen diff.reat
medicines and several prominent doctors
without any permanent relief Not long
ago, a friend sent me q sample bottle
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoce Remedy, and after that bought
and took 5O-cent bottle; and now +
can say that 1 am entirely cured. I
cannot be thankful enough to you for
this great remedy, and recommend it to
all suffering veterans II I'm doubt. write
me. Yours gratefully, Henry Steinberger.
Allentown, Pa Sold by Henry Evans
Wholesale aud Retail Druggist, 93S r
street; Connecticut avenue and s street
northwest, and 1923 Maryland avenue
orthcast.