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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-20
Trouble Over n Horse,

Deputy Constable James Wynne returned
last night from Gum Island. where he ar
rcsecd Thomas O'Knight on n warrant is
sued hy Justice C. n. Fitzc, charging theft
OF horse, Oknight gave bond. The ar
rest was at tho instance OF complaint
made by Professor h. l.. James, county SUI
porintendent OF public instruction.
Oknight claims that he took up the horse
and that when Professor James claimed II
he would not give IL up because the de-
scription was not exact enough in his mind
To nrovc the ownership. He will have a
hearing at 10 o'clock this morning.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-20
MIS- steal DIVERSION,
Pleasant Evening Spent by the Choir
of Shraru Church.

Mt and Mrs. Elliott Tracy entertained
the choir OF shearn Methodist Episcopal
church South At the residence Thursday
evening The following delightful musical
programme was rendered by the members
Of tho choir
Solo for piano Mrs. c. y. oliver, sacred
quartctte By Shcarn church male qusrtette.
composed by Mcssrs. C. L, oliver first
tenor Duncan Bell. second tenor, s. r..
Tracy. baritone; 4. n Meals. basso. So
prano solo. Miss Bcrlng. either solo. Pro-
fessor Max II. Mates. Duet, soprano and
alto. Misses May aud Sadie Jones, man.
doiin solo. Mrs. G. r. oliver.
very amusing feature OF the evening
was a musical guessing contest. Each
person present wore some article repre-
sentative OF familiar song. hundred
dollar Confederate bill on the lapel of the
coat OF one OF the gentlemen represented
"Old Hundred bunch Of vioie,s.
Sweet vlolcts." A doll suspended over the
back. THE Girl Left Behind Me" Fol-
lowing this. snatchss from several familiar
airs were played on the piano and those
present were asked to guess the name OF
the piece Of music from which taken A
few bars Of Jesus Lover OF Ny Soul" we're
played and among thu guesses were
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-20
CRETAN ENTERTAiNMENT.
An Enjoy able Evening Given for the

Turner Hall was well filled las, night by
a most srpreeiative audience, gathered TO
enjoy one o, the best musical programmes
Of the winter. given for the benefit of the
people who are suffering on the interesting
island OF fsr-away Crete.
The STAGE was decorated with palms, aud
across the back was stretched beautiful
Greek flag. lis broad blue and white stripes
ard bold cross being a strong symbol OF ma
tionalism.
Four tables were spread on the raised
platform running along either side the hall.
and here. during the iniermission, ice
cream and cake were served by Mrs. sam
Mcneil. and several assistants. Miss Beu-
tley and Miss Burton served punch In the
rear o, the hall.
The programme rendered was as follows;
Overture .........,........... orchestra
'Slumbor Soma -,.......,......'' Geloel
Swedish Folk Song ............ Jungst
Mr. a. H. Hayward MIR. Wood
head Mr. G. Artzner. Mr. c.
GruneWald,
''Eiegie" OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. nazzini
Mr. W. 5. Mason.
stars Of Earth" ..........-......... Raf
Miss Helis; violin obligato. Mr.
w s Mason.
Cradle Song ..............'...., hauser
"Momen, Musical" .............. Schubert
Misses Csrdwell. Nj J. MetaNa
1.-TWO usndolins and piano..
Ava Maria ..-............ Bach Counod
Miss Reel violin obligato, Mr.. An
ton Dichl
Overture Masaniello' ........... Auber
Mrs Edwin Parker Mrs. Seabrook
Syduor. Misses Cardwen
Intermission.
Ribbon dance by the little Misses Moore
Tahleaux:
"Grcecc Releasing Crete from Her
Chains"
Queen Of the Night"
Minerva -
Juno. I'm spring time occurred her
PRINCIPAL festival. In bridal attire. with
her attendants about her, she reclined amid
wreaths and garland of towers.D
'Nestal Virgins.
Justice"
II is needless to praise each number. as
those who took part are too well known
20 require comment.
The first two numbers were heartily en-
cored and Mr. Mason. accompanied Nv
Miss Cardwcll. was required to render an
encore. which he did, playing very beau
ttulv
Miss Heilg was greeted with applause.
add 1t was continued vigorously after the
song. Thu wonderful contralto blends SO
wen Win lut NIuIn mat II Is perfect mar
monv
No composition is swee,cr than Schu-
hort's Musical Moments" and no instru.
ment nrettier than the mandolin This per-
formance fairly took the audience. heart
and soul, and, after much applause. the
trio consented to repeat the second of the
double number. for which favor the priv.
iloSed hearers offered their deepest appre E
citation.
Miss Reel was greeted with the heartiost
applause. and this sweet soprano and the
cvcr favorite song ELECTED lingering ap-
CLAUSE.
Tho last number. difiiculs and attractive,
created enthusiasm and applause
During the intermissior. many enjoyed
refreshments and chat before the curtain
roS" on tho tahloauY wants
The dancing ~ the little Misses Moore
WAS decidedly pretty and portion OF it
was repeated
All of the tsblonnx woe bcauiiful' and
II Is source Of wonder as 10 tho skill and
costumes and arrangements OF the entire
afIair
The entire evening was decidedly pleas
ant affair
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THE RECENT SENSATION
sim the Topic Of General Discuss
Non Throughout the lity.

Tho sensation surrounding the killing OF
Walter Hughes on Wednesday night as no
was attempting to enter the residence OF
Frank Dunn Ia sim the topic OF general
discussion upon the streets.
Everybody has theory and they are
freely expressed
I'm Wow OF Sol Edcl's connection with
he raSe according Ia hts own statement
and the statement OF others. Post re-
porter asked Chief Helm II he intended IA
arrest Edel Ia connection with the mat
ter
lie replied that no one had made any
charge against Edol hence he had no rca-
son for arrcstinE him.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-20

sesults1 II. aeat, sDocsh. euteftainine
work. which ives enjoyed by the audiences.
Today the four days enEaeement will
cicse and strong plays have been selected
both for the matinee and evening. The
matinee will be especially attractive to
tho children for all Of the little folks IN
attendance viii be given q box OF candy.
Al the matinee Stricken Blind" viii he
repeated. and ton,sht 1.-The Factory Girl"
will be the attraction. The audiences
promise TO he very large both in the az
tfrrox,, and rverirr
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-20
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
punch Robertson Company

Two more good plays were well pre-
scented at the opera house yesterday by
Mr.. Punch Robertson and his excellent
company. The matiuee bill was The Gold
Mine" and In the evening stricken
Blind" was produced, The assignments OF
tho cast In both plays were admirable and
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-20
Suits for Damages.

County Clerk Ed +, Dupree has nled suit
against the Texas and New Orleans aud
tho Houston Electric Street Railway com
panies for s9o,0 900 for personal injuries,
growing out Of the accident which occurred
Just before the last general election by
which Mr.. Dupree was thrown from his
buggy while crossing the tracks Of tho de-
PENDANT companies. sustaining a fracture Of
leg and other injuries
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-20
Rcuui~ition rnpcr. Secured.

Deputy Sheriff G. S. Ham OF Talledega
county. Alabama, reached the city last
night with requisition papers issued by
Governor Culbcrson. authorizing the trans
fer from Texas OF T. H. Bass. who is
charged In Alabama with forgery. Rass
has been under arrest here for several days.
Thoy Will leave for Alabama this morning
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-20

Tho Wonder Store opens its door, M
a. m. and closes them at p. m. and
sells goods at corner Main and Texas
avenue, This is So
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-20

After March II. 1897. there will be a
penalty OF 10 per cent besides per cent
interest per annum from January !. 1897
on all delinquent taxes for the year 1896
Everybody take notice, as this will be en-
forced TO the letter.
II. NJ. Curtin,
Tax Collector Harris County.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-20
HOUSTON GAS LIGHT co.

Gas for Illuminating. cooking, heating
and power II desired. Apply to ]. j. Me-
kcever, general manager.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-20
THE SPOTTED CATS

Is an up-to-date Havana 5-cent cigar. Sold
by tho largest dealers from Maine to Cali
fornla. a. n. Taub. sole agent, Houston
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-20
TIE SPOTTED CATS

is royal cigar; a delicious. sweet scented
Cuban product. the monarch Of all cent
cigars. Sold only by j. n. Taub, Hous-
ton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-20

Oatmeal Is more largely used for food
IN New South Wales than in any other
part of Australia.
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LEAST SAID. EASIEST READ.

When wc say Get the best" you know
1t is at 81 packard's Troy Laundry, 9l2
Prairie avenue; phone 332.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-20

ENGRAVED VISITING CARDS,
The latest STYLES at PASTORIZA'S STA.
TIONERY STORE.
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walter Hughes wss buried yesterday.
The badly wounded body Mas gwen into
the keeping ., tho full SIX feet y earth
sua within q few scst q the grave where
his mother iics sleeping tho s9u nov has
bis lest resting place. Il VAS small but
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hfHefe Ia nose thlns' which he did. she
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q the Houston police department He
treated her kindly. 30 man could have
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-20
NOTICE TAX. P||I

Under the revised Code nj, o-.,...
OF ne Ctty oil Houston, all proness. ~
Winch taxes are due viii be sSrsrH "
u.linquent for 1895, IL moi ma ' ~
wednesday, March 81. lSg7. ana y, v w
remain ng unpaid by May !, III IN M r
p ,o IN me bands Of the city st Ns
s sr .n,or , collection by suit IN sssss
ana ordinances of the CITY az per...
Az property owners are reouss,ai n "
az The office of the CITY Assessor M, a
rector. and render same for tas,,ios'N y Y
or before April !. 1M. Those vb sy III 1
render. property VIII receive no no,i. y
any change made by the board ~ y
pratsers in assessments.
JUSTIN C. WHITE
City Assessor and collecta
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-20

bsrlaI II Nslter hsqhes Il Gles-
-SppN soos Yesterday
MRS. HUGHES N The CITY JAIL
she Told . Long Story 20 The Post
Reporter-Theres L. Yet Nsssers
Regardsng the Affair

A new made grave In Glcnwood bolds all
ina, Vas mortal OF Walter B, Hughes. q
srnaIl cell In the city Jail is the temporary
abiding place o. Mrs. Hughes. and Sol
Edel IN. returned to his business at the
barroom on Milan street. where Ken
lucky liquors are re,ailed.
However. the events leading up to the
tragedy Of Wednesday night have no, been
forgotten. and a curious public is yet
watching for new details; the facts as fast
n they become known are rolled on the
tongues OF the gossipers as sweet rnorseis,
and considerable Indignation is cuiren;
The hes, people Of the city have ideas about
the AFFAIR. and they are much incensed
that in this city there should reside those
who would ccucoct and attempt to perpc-
trate a scheme so damnahle
The very full report Of the AFFAIR in
Tho Post yesterday, 10 which every detail
was given. was eagerly read and so large
was the demand that although several
thousand extra papers were printed. al
noon not copy was TO he had. In handling
the story The Post went into every detail.
gave the statements OF every person con-
nccted with the affair, and so fully ex-
planned II that no one is in doubt who read
the account as 10 the full extent OF the
crime intended However. there is yet
mystery to all OF the affair, mystery
which can not he cleared up Mrs. Hughes
throws some light on events IN her state
uaent buI as she herself says, she can not
prove them. as the only person who can
Confederate what she says is now IN the
grave. There are those ~ho believe her
story who believe that what she says x
true. but she is helpless. is IN a prison cell.
Is without money 10 procure legal assist
ance and hcr defense Of her deaf husband
Mil probably DIE as it is uttered. the
words that she has sAit Will probably pass
away as TIE breath .: her speech tisap-
peSrs
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WILL MEET TODAY.
Miners Officials and Operators Arc
to Have a Conference.
PROBABLE STRIKE WILL BE SETTLED
But Not Until Pittsburq Workers
Ratify the Agreement.
WEST VIRGINIA DISSATISFIED.
They Joined the Strikers in sympn-
thy and Are Now Left Out In
the settlement.
PROBABLE STRIKE WILL BE SETTLED
WEST VIRGINIA DISSATISFIED.

Pittsburg. Pa, September 1.--Pittsburg
coal operators will meet the NATIONAL
executive board OF the United Mine Work.
ers OF America at o'clock tomorrow
morning at Columbus, Ohio A conference
will be held and it is very probable that
the big strike will DO settled, not. how
ever, until the miners OF the Pittsburg
the situation and hopes are high that
settlement will follow the conference. 1t
may be prevented, though. by one side or
the other failing to make concessions
that seem to be in sight. w. p. Bonney,
who represents the Scott interests; G. w.
Schlendenberg U. a. Andrews and ]. c.
Dysart. all boarded the train tonight for
Columbus. None OF them would say any
/ thing for publication except Mr.. Dysart.
IIo said:
THE miners officials have asked to
coHIer Win us ana we are going 10 COL
| umbus for that purpose. That is all / can
say"
1t is expected that several of the operat-
ors from Cleveland will also be in Column
bus in the morning. That the miners OF
| Columbus think favorably of the PROPOSE
| tod h,r nu
behalf of Senator Hannas interests is
very evident. message from President
Dolan tonight says the proposition will
| be considered and that he is in favor Of
standing out for the SO cent rate pending
arbitration. II the executive board de-
cded otherwise he said he would not
agree to it unless his constituents were
consulted From one of the operators IL
local officials of the miners are in favor
Of accepting the proposition and it is
| almost certain that convention will be
called. but whether the miners of the dis
trict will agree to the compromise is an
other question. Just now they are much
elated over the large attendance at their
mass meetings and the firmness exhibit
cd by the men. Many are of the opinion
that they can win by holding out only a
short time longer, as the operators must
have coal for the lake trade. The oper-
ators are anxious to start and II settle
| ment is not reached at Columbus 1t 1,
known that they will resume with i'm
ported men.
Secretary Warner issued letter to the
miners tonight, ~-surng them that no
settlement would be made at Columbus
below the 60 cent rate before first con-
sulting them in convention.
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THEY ARE DISSATISFIED.
west VirEininns struck In sympathy
md Are Now Left Ont.

ana Are NOW Left out,
Wheeling, w. Va. September 1.-The
news that settlement OF the strike OF
the coal miners in the Pittsburg district
Is near at hand has thrown damper upon
the leaders in West Virginia. for 1t in part
at least bears ont the prophecy made by
the operators to their men before the
strike became effective In this State that
as soon as the Ohio and Pennsylvania
miners got ready to settle they would do
so without consulting the West Virginia
miners. who came out purely through
sympathy and with no formulated d. mand
for recognition They are disinclned to
believe they are going TO be deserted and
will wait for positive information before
taking action.
The strike in West Virginia is really
in better shape now than at any previous
time. Recruits are being gained daily In
all the fields and the Farmont camps are
growing nicely. Already the spirit OF
the ST. Louis conference is permeating
most OF the labor leaders. They were
about the newspaper officers last night
seeking information and today several
leaders of the local unions expressed
themselves favorable 10 sending delegates
to the Chicago meeting.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02

Washington, September 1,--For Easter,
Texas-tienerally fair; southeast winds.
Western Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma
Indian Territory and Arkansas Fair; east
winds.
Tennessec-Fair: variable winds.
Miss ssippi and Lou!s.ana-Fair; easterly
winds.
North and South Dakota-Fair; variable
winds.
Missour-F'air; continued high tempcra-
lure; variable winds
Kansas--Fair; cooler In eastern portion,
Ncbraska-Generally fair variable
winds
Colorado Generally fair; cooler in
southern portion variable winds.
Wyoming Fair: variable winds.
Montana-Far; westerly winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02
CREDITED IN WASHINGTON.
Hawaii Could Under the Law Act
First on the Treaty.

Hawaii Could Under the Law Act
First on the Treaty.
Washington, September 1.Thore rs no
disposition among officials here to ques-
tion tho correctness CT the statement In tho
dispatches from Hawaii to the effect that
Minister Hatch hurried to Honolulu with
the special purpose OF securing annexation
action by the Hawaiian government In ad-
vance OF tho meeting OF our congress. There
is no rule In diplomatic practice that would
forbid Hawaii first acting upon the treaty
and the treaty itself does not Indicate which
government Is to take the initiative In the
ratification. While 1t is regarded as desir-
able In the execution OF tho policy OF Presl-
dent Mckinley toward Hawaii as laid down
in his message transmitting the treaty to
congress last June, that the document
shall be ready In all respects for the action
OF the United States senate at Its next
session, 1t is not believed that the president
has any intention OF calling special ses-
sion for the purpose OF ratification. In
Hawaiian Legislature acts with the great
est promptness upon the treaty II can
scarcely complete this action and return
from the ratified convention TO Washing
ton before October at the earliest. Ii would
appear to be unnecessary TO advance the
| session of congress by such short space
OF time as would intervene between that
date and the date upon which congress
meets In regular session.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02
RATCHFORD DENIES.
He Has Made No Proposition hut Has
Recc,Tcd One.


Recc,7.cd One.
Pittsburg. Pa, September ] The strk-
ing miners and operators In Pittsburg are
all at sea over the reported probable sell
Element OF the strike. While both sides
unite in the hope that the struggle Will
soon be over they all profess ignorance Of
the negotiations now said TO be in progress
with that end in view. Cameron Miller.
ex- president OF the United Mine Workers OF
America, received telegram from Presi-
dent Ratchford this morning denying the
statement that ho had made proposition
to the operators and saying that he had
received an offer that he would submit 10
the executive board. This proposition, 1t
was said, was from NJ F.. Young, who
represents the NJ. A. Hanna interests.
The leading lake shippers who are In Pitts
burg emphatically deny that Mr.. Young
is on the executive committee OF their or
ganization or that he bae any authority
to represent them. The offer OF "a cents
they say is higher than they are willing
to make. but II 1t will bring about a set
Element II would likely bo accepted. Some
CT them said tho proposition reported TO
have been made by President Ratchtord to
start the mines at e5 cents. cents OF
which was 10 be retained until decision
had been given by the board OF arbitrs'-
tors would be satisfactory They were In
clined to believe that settlement OF some
kind would be made within few days
They still contend however. that II an
agreement Is reached at the miners terms
they believe IL will be only temporary and
the rate will go down again as soon as
lake navigation closes.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02
FOR CLOSER UNION.
Hawaiian Senate to Meet 10 Extra
ordinary Session
TO CONSIDER ANNEXATION TREATY. I
Minister Hatch and President Dole
Arc In Constant Consultation.
THE SUGAR TRUST OPPOSES IT
Senators Morgan and Quay Will ne
Present at "a Demonstration
Against Annexation.
0 CONSIDER ANNEXATION TREATY.
THE SUGAR TRUST OPPOSES IT

San Francisco. September 1.-The steam
er Australia, from Honolulu direct. arrived
today with tie following Hawaiian ad-
vices;
Francis NJ. Hatch minister TO Washing
ton. arrived August 20 with special infor-
nation. which viii require tho attention
OF both government and senate and Sc
cret notice has already been issued to the
members Of the latter body calling upon
them to meet In extra session Septembers6
to consider the question Meanwhile Min
lister Hatch is In almost constant consulta-
ton with President Dole and his cabinet.
Tho law makers will be asked to ratify the
annexation treaty recently signed in Wash
ington. and as n majority Of tho members
favor annexation the mattcy will be rushed
through. Tho reason for the extra session
of the senate is matter OF conjecture and
much curiosity is evinced. senator is
authority for the statement that Minister
Hatch brought word from President Nc
Kinley that he had resolved to call con-
gross two months earlier than usual for tho
purpose OF discussing the treaty before the
regular session. and this theory appears to
| find favor with other eenators.
Another matter to be considered by the
| Hawaiian senate is that OF rendering as
slstance to the executive In unraveling the
| Japanese muddlc, as II Is said that Japans
acceptance Of the offer OF arbitration Is
so vague that the president and his cabinet
are In a auandary. There are rumors OF
split In the cabinet over the question. and
IL is eald tho intervention Of the senate 10
required to prevent an epsD rupture.
The Hawaiian Star crep sd a sensation hy.
the publication of a scheme alleging TO
have been backed by the sugar trust TO
| block annexation. 1t is said that call has
been made for n mammoth demonstration
September IL against closer political union
| with tho United States. Senators Morgan
and Quay are expected to arrive from the
United States that day and the object OF
the anti -annexationists Is to impress an-
nexationists with that feeling upon the
| Island