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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-24
oRATORIcAL CONTEST.
w. p. Wills of Georgetown Won the
First Prize.

Waco. Texas, April 2a.--The fourth an
nual contest OF the Texas oratorical asso-
citation took place tonight at the grand
opera house. The contestants were: j.
r. Williams OF Austin college. Sherman
Texas: subject 1.-THE Value Of History
NJ. ]. X. Jackson Of Southwestern univer-
sity OF Georgetown. Texas; subject, "A
FACTOR OF Civilization" J. j. Hart OF
Add Ran university. Waco; subject, The
Westward Trend OF Liberty" Minor l..
Moore OF Baylor university. Waco; subject
MONOPOLY" Ben f. Bryan OF Agricul-
turai and Mechanical college. Bryan. Texas
subject "The Rebels Boy" W. p. Will
lis OF Fort Worth university, Fort Worth
subject. 1.-THE Triumph OF Mind over Mat
ter" +. l.. waer OF Trinity university
Tehuaoana; subject, The Forces at Work
in the Middle Ages"
The Judges on thought and composition
were r.. q. Cousins. Mexia; W. G. Wear
Hilisboro. and J. S. Kendall, Honey
Grove.
Judges on delivery. Rufus Hardy. corsi'
cana; y. Petit. Hiilsboro; J. g. Scott
Frsnklin Texas: Scott Field OF Calvert and
]. Nv Parker OF Taylor
The first prize was Won by w. p. VII
liz Of Fort Worth and the second by NJ.
i r. Jackson OF Georgetown.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-24

Mt. Pleasant Times Review; The Hous-
ton Post celebrated Its twelfth anniver-
sary with a big trade edition last Sum
day. In the brief period OF It's existence.
~ ne Inc J. arxest papers In the south. It has
always been In sympathy with the masses
and they. In turn. have shown their appre-
citation by ever Increasing patronage. May
II continue to grow and prosper and labor
for the Interests Of the people.
The herald., 1897-10-29
AUSTRIAN POLITICS
A Stormy Session Sees Little Business
Done

VIENNA, Oct. 2S.-The Reichsratll
has had another stormy night session
The leaders of the German parties pro-
tested against the policy adopted on the
suggestion of DIR. Kramerez, the acting
president, of discussing motions for the
Impeachment of the ministry at the
morning sessions, and of devoting the
evenings to the bill for the extension of
the compromise with Hungary for IL
year. They protested against it as 4
violaRon of the standing orders of the
house and of the Austrian constitution
and amid loud applause from the Left
and the Socialists seats they declared
they would continue to resist with all
their might the decree authorizing the
official use of the Czech language in Bc-
hemia.
The vice president declined to allow
the motion for the impeachment of the
cabinet with reference to the renewal of
the sugar bounty law, and called upon
the house to proceed to discuss the com
promise bill.
Herr Tucker resumed his speech st
10 p M, and he was still speaking at
O'Clock this morning.
The herald., 1897-10-29
MEXICANS JAILED
Mammoth Tank Fighters Taken to
San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Oct 2S.-Eleven Mexi-
cans, who are thought to be the leaders
in the Mammoth Tank fight, were land
ed in Jail here tonight. The nearest San
Diego county officer at the time the fight
occurred was Constable Burke of
Hedges, fifty miles away. He was sum-
moned and ordered to arrest the leaders,
and, with Deputy Presciado, went to
Mammoth Tank station. Arrived there,
Burke deputized Constable Jones ot
Yuma to assist in rounding up the Mex
icans stationing him on the railroad
track three miles east of the station,
with orders to let no man pass. Jones
murderer, much wanted by Arizona Of
ficials, Jose Rodriguez, came along tho
track. Rodriguez had had no part in
the fight at Mammoth Tank, and Con-
stable Jones knew it. He waited for the
murderer to approach, and the latter.
suspecting nothing, walked into his
arms. Constable Jones took his pris-
oner to Mammoth Tank, where the other
officials had, in the meantime, corrallel
the other prisoners. There they We're
placed in box car and taken to Los An
geles en- route to this city.
The murderer Rodriguez was left in
Jail at Los Angeles. Rodriguez killed a
man named Jervez in Arizona about a
week ago, butchering him in fiendish
manner, and escaping across the Colo
RADIO
The herald., 1897-10-29
WHITE RIBBON
Flutters in the Breeze at
Buffalo
A TEMPERANCE CONVENTION
DRAWS DE. EaATEs FROM EVERY
COUNTRY
Papers Are Read and Addresses De-
livered on Subjects of Interest
to Christian Citizens

Associated Press Special Wire.
BUFFALO, N. Y, Oct. 2S.-The white
ribbon, the badge of the w. c. T. u, is
fluttering from the gowns of hundreds of
women in this city today. The dele
gates to the great temperance conven-
ton are coming to Buffalo on every
train, and when the convention is called
to order tomorrow morning fully 5000
| will be present. Miss Frances e. Will
lard and other officials arrived from To-
ronto last night. The various depart
ments of the w. c. II. U. opened for busi-
ness today. Miss Willard presided at
the meeting of the executive body.
Forty women from different states and
the general officers were present. Gen
eral rules'for the government of the diff
ferent branches of the w. c. 7. U. were
adopted.
The economic conference was called
to order by Mrs. S. l.. Oberholtzer, ma
tional superintendent of school savings
banks Papers were read by Miss Lucy
Page CASTOR, national superintendent
of Christian citizenship; Miss Anna
Downey, associate superintendent of
Christian citizenship, and Miss Mary e.
Mitzger.
This afternoon these papers were read
Temperance and Labor" Mrs. Mary G.
Stuckenberg; Securing Homes for
Friendless Children, Mrs. Harriet A..
Leavitt 1.-THE Relation of School Saw
ings Bank to the w. C. T. U.," Mrs. j. T.
Foote, and School Savings Economical
ly Considered" by Mrs. Elizabeth U.
Yates.
Mrs. Mary H. Hunt, superintendent of
scientific temperance instruction, pre-
sided at the meeting of the national
board of superintendent. Addresses
were made by Mrs. Hunt and Mrs.
Margaret Ellis, superintendent of legis-
lation. 1t was stated that sixteen mil
lion children in the public schools
throughout the United States arc,
through the efforts Of the w. G. T. o.,
being taught not to use alcohol
DR.. Mary Wood-Allen presided at q
meeting of delegates to the national
purity congress. Mrs. c. F. Cole, vice
president of the Iowa Purity alliance,
read a carefully prepared essay on the
work of the society.
Maurice Gregory Of London, England.
spoke on purity work in England. y
general discussion followed his remarks.
Mrs. Lake, superintendent of the re-
sumo work branch of the purity depart
ment, gave an interesting talk of the
work of that branch.
North church was filled this afternoon
when the purity congress resumed its
session. Dr. Gleason of Elmi.a, and
Dr. Cordelia Green of CASTLE, delivered
short addresses.
DR.. J. II. Kellogg of Battle Creek,
Mich, spoke on "The Physical Basis Of
Chastity" Mrs. Jessie Brown Hilton of
Evanston, ILL.,, talked on the Helpful
ness of Mothers Meetings" Some prob
lens for Parents" was discussed by Mrs.
J. H. Kellogg, and Mrs. S. M. Henry
spoke on Child Training"
The herald., 1897-10-29

does not want the road and it is only
trying to keep out other bidders.
Instead of paying $1S.000.000 or more
to secure the Kansas Pacific, the reor-
ganization committee, it is claimed, has
determined to use that money in secur-
ing control of the Union Pacific, Denver
& Gulf railway.
THE ENGLISH SYNDICATE
LONDON, Oct. 2S.-Long cable mes
sages have been sent to United States
Attorney General McKenna in the mat
ter of the Union Pacific railway sale on
behalf of the Comics syndicate, making
offers that meet the objections raised.
The syndicate claims that its bid will
produce $4,000, 900 more to the govern
ment than any other bid and urges the
sale be adjourned until December 15 to
enable congress to determine as to the
advisability of the acceptance Of bonds
in part payment.
Comics, Son & Co. contend that by the
sale of the Union Pacific separately the
United States will be loser while they
(Comtes, Son & Coz propose to pay the
government in full for both roads.
The final cable message sent yester-
day asserts that the latest Schiff bid
is very little better than the previous
bids and that once Schiff has secured
the Union Pacific he will have the Kan
sas division at his mercy and will be
able to get it at his own price. The dis
patch concluded as follows: IF the
government secures postpOnement of
this sale to December Is the Comics
syndicate will furnish guarantees to pay
in full for the government claims on
both roads. Congress can then deter
mine whether both roads should not be
sold concurrently. By our bids we have
already earned sS.O0O,OOO for the govern
ment and are therefore entitled to fair
opportunity to more than four weeks
notice of sale of these great railways to
secure the property on the basis of get
ting some millions more for the govern
ment."
The herald., 1897-10-29
THE BAILEY ESTATE
An Eccentric Old Pauper Claims {
Share

OAKLAND, Oct. 2S.-John Bell, an
eccentric old man, who has been living
about the town upon the charity Of
many with whom he became acquaint-
ed, claims that he is entitled to share
in the estate of Mrs. E. c. Bailey, who
lives near Chelsea, Mass, not far from
Boston. Mrs. Bailey's husband, who
died not many years ago, was manager
of The Herald of that city, and the fam
lily Is reputed to be worth a sum not
less than $3,000,0O0.
Bell offers proof of the fact that he is
a brother Of Mrs. Bailey, and has pre-
vailed upon the officers of the Y. M. c. A.
to write to Boston for verification Of all
he claims to be true. A reply has come
from Mrs. Bailey, stating that her
brother is incompetent and that man
has been selected to provide for his
needs.
Bell claims that he is rational and
able to care for himeslf. He will not ac-
cept the aid offered him. but awaits
the opportunity, he says, to establish his
fright to the eastern holding which he
claims his mother left to himself and
sister.
The herald., 1897-10-29
HARE AND HOUNDS
Two Days Coursing This Week a
Ingleside

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2S. - This
weeks coursing at Ingleside will not
only include two days running, but two
stakes-an event for puppies and an
olddog stake. The draw resulted as
follows:
Open stake-Rag Baby VS.. Zoe, Black
stone VS.. St. Lawrence, Deceiver VS.. st.
Alicia, Flying Buck VS.. Dotty Dimple,
Move On VS.. Wildf1ower, Systematic VS..
Fireman, Mountaineer VS.. Myrtle. Black
Prince VS.. Right Bower, Mohawk VS..
Uncle Sam Magnet VS.. Lady Harkaway,
Rosette VS.. Theron, Sarcastic VS.. Sina-
loa, Hercules VS.. Tod Sloan, Royal Buck
vs. Flashlight, Sylvia VS.. Senorita, Mary
X. VS.. Alma, Wayfarer VS.. Vida Shaw.
White Chief vs. Minnie, PRIMER VS.. Ori-
entail, Leonora VS.. Master McGregor.
Puppy stake-Sweet Lips VS.. Grazzea.
Koolawn VS.. Damsel, Cavalier VS.. Port
Costa Lass, Burlington VS.. Log Boy,
Othello VS.. Victor, Green Valley Maid
VS.. Gallant Foe, Maud S. VS.. Courier,
Benicia Boy VS.. Logan, Lily VS.. For
get Me.
Purses-Open stake, 5000. and puppy
stake, $100; besides which every dog
winning one course receives back en-
trance fee.
The herald., 1897-10-29
Opposite the Nadeau

who has been missing from her home
in Tuolumne county for a week past,
was found this morning by Detective
Anthony in lodging house on Fourth
street. Miss Barrie left her home last
Friday, in company with Frank Brom
ley, tailor and his wife. She was ar
rested at Stockton on a message from
her mother, but as no warrant was forth
coming, she was allowed to resume her
trip. The three came to San Francisco.
Luella was provided with room in the
house where she was found, and the
Bromleys settled down close by. The
girls father is wealthy mining man,
and the family is said to occupy quite q
prominent social position in Sonora.
The herald., 1897-10-29
To Settle Sunday Racing
Questions
HOME RULE FOR SANCTIONS
WOULD HEAL THE BREACH IN
RACING RANKS
Eastern Cyclists Would Not Be Alien
ated and the West Could Have
No Kick
Associated Press Special Wire.

| CHICAGO, Oct. 2S.-Sunday racing
which has rent in twain the western and
eastern realms of the League of Ameri-
can Wheelmen, may be effectually dis
posed of to the satisfaction of all the dis
putants of President Potter's edict is in
dorsed at the next national assembly.
The solution is in the nature of a COM
promise by which the national associa-
ton would go on record emphatically
against Sunday racing, which would not
in any way be sanctioned at the national
racing meets. District option, however,
which was so earnestly contended for by
the Pacific Coast contingent before it's
secession, would be in practical force,
| allowing the territory in charge of each
member of the national board, to accept
local option by securing the consent of
that official.
Mr.. Potter, who has come to Chicago
to spend two days, outlined his idea last
night.
I'm this way" said Mr.. Potter "the
East, which is unit against Sunday
racing, would not be alienated from the
organization, because the organization
At the same time the Pacific Coast mem
bers would not kick because they could
exercise free will and race all day Sun
day if they wanted to. This idea has not
been generally discussed and I am sure
do not know how it would strike the
majority of the members, but it would
reconcile the East with the West. make
room in the organization for both ex-
tremes and in fact, it seems to me. it
ought to satisfy everybody. The Sunday
problem is q delicate one and yet it would
not be so incapable of solution as to
cause a breach in the organization.
Personally l think a State ought to
have the right to race on Sunday If it
wants to, and don't see how anybody
else would assume to forbid that right,
but I also concur in the opinion of the
majority of the members that general
sanction of Sunday racing would do the
organization irretrievable injury
You are then opposed to Sunday rae
ing?" was asked.
II don't know that can say that, yet
see it will not do to sanction it nation
ally"
In concluding the interview President
Potter said: 'It has just been officially
announced that Omaha will withdraw
her claims to the next general assembly
owing to her inability to get support from
her merchants, who are engrossed with
their exposition, SO the probabilities are
that indianapolis, the other leading con-
testant will get the next years meet"
A MILE RECORD
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2S.-Eddie Nc
Duffie today, at Willow Grove bicycle
track, established a new worlds record
for one mile, paced, covering the dis
tance in 1875 2-5, three-fifths of a Sec
ond lower than the record made by
Jimmy Michael several weeks ago. Nc
DUTIES time today also equals the time
made by Stocks in London last summer
although the latter's time was not ac-
cepted on account of the character Of
his pace, a motor cycle. McDuffie was
paced by quad, a quintet and two SEX
tuplets.
The herald., 1897-10-29
Woman's Missions

DENVER, Col, Oct. 2S.-The twenty
ninth annual meeting of the executive
committee of the Woman's Foreign Mis-
sionary society of the Methodist Episco-
pal church was begun here today. There
are thirtythree delegates present, rep
resenting eleven branches of the society
in various parts of the United States
The first business of the opening session
was the election of officers for the COM
ing year, as follows: President, Mrs. c.
d. Foss, Philadelphia; secretary, Mrs.
J. T. Gracey, Rochester, N. Y. Several
standing committees We're also chosen.
The rest of the day was devoted to re-
ports of officers. The meeting will last
q week
The herald., 1897-10-29
A Funny Story

PARIS. Oct. 2S.-A remarkable story
is going the rounds as to the real
animus of the tremendous demon
stration in March, 1885, against Miss
Marie Van Zandt, the American
singer. M. Goron, formerly high Off
cial at the prefecture of police, declares
that the memorable and offensive at
tack upon the singer was engendered by
the followers of M. Ferry to counteract
an intended demonstration against him
by Radicals and Socialists after the dis
astrous defeat of the French at Lang
Son, AMMAN.
The herald., 1897-10-29
No Crime Committed

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2S.-Charles
A. Benjamin, the sailor who was ac-
cused of the murder of August Johnson,
mate of the schooner Irmgard, was to-
day acquitted by a jury in Judge
Dunne's court. Benjamin and Johnson
went out in a Whitehall boat on August
% last and sometime afterwards Benja-
min returned to shore without his COM
panion. Several days later the remains
of Johnson were found on the Alameda
shore and Benjamin was charged with
his murder There was no evidence tc
contradict the story of the defendant
that Johnson fell overheard and was
drowned.
The herald., 1897-10-29
The Silver Question

LONDON, Oct. 2S.-Sir Michael Hicks
Beach, chancellor of the exchequer,
speaking at Bristol this evening, re-
viewed at length the history of the re-
cent currency negotiations between
Great Britain, the United States and
France. The chancellor of the exchequer
said that he thought the decision of thu,
Indian government not to open the
mints perfectly right. That view might
not be shared, he observed, by all his
colleagues in the cabinet, but they were
unanimous as to the impossibility of
overruling Indians decision.
The herald., 1897-10-29

-Boanerges won, Macy second, Paul
Griggs third. Time, 1:46%.
Half a mile-Gath won, Billy Mason
second Ella Penzance third. Time, 0:43.
Mile and seventy yards-Milwaukee
won, Goose Liver second, Muskalonge
third. Time, 1:45A.
AT MORRIS PARK
NEW YORK. Oct. 2S.-Results at Nor
ris Park:
Seven furlongs-Word won,
Domitor second, Albert s. third. Time,
1:29A.
Six furlongs-Oxnard won, Saratoga
second, Ortoland third. Time, 1:12A.
Hurricane, five furlongs-Handsel
won. Decanter second, Miss Tenny
third. Time, 0:59.
Fairview, mile and a sixteenth-Es-
taca won, Bannock second, Manassas
third Time, 14S
One mile-Don Orc won, Thomas Cat
second, DR.. Catlett third. Time 1:41A.
Mile and e-sixteenths-Sir Walter
third. Time, 2:01%.
AT LATONIA
CINCINNATI, Oct. 2S.-Results at
Latonia:
Six furlongs-Midlight won, Cyclone
second, Matte Lee third. Time, 1:16.
Five furlongs-Flop won, Bonneville
second, Tusculum third. Time, 1:021a.
One mile handicap-J. H. c. won, The
Elector second, Belle Bramble third.
Time, 1:41.
Six furlongs, handicap-Caddie c. won,
Frank Thompson second, Asposa third.
Time, Ills.
One mile-Myth won, Lulu Fry second,
Rock Wall third Time, 1:43A
AT CUMBERLAND PARK
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 2S.-Results
at Cumberland park:
Six furlongs-Enchanter won. Sim W.
second, Count Fonso third. Time. 1:13s4.
Six furlongs-Barbee won, Seapor1
second, Miriam G. third. Time, l:l5.
Mile and an eighth-Whaterlou Won
Celtic Bard second, Pete Kitchen third.
Time, 1:54H.
Five and half furlongs-Harry
Gwynne won, Henrica second, Lady
Britannia third. Time, LOSE.
The herald., 1897-10-29
Blizzard Relics

DENVER, Col, Oct. 2S.-The Rock
Island train that was due in Denver
yesterday morning and the one that left
Kansas City yesterday arrived here at
noon today. They were delayed near
Limon Junction, where the trainmen
say six miles of track were covered with
twenty feet Of snow. Wires were down
and for forty-eight hours the where
abouts of the train due yesterday was
not known.
The herald., 1897-10-29
AFTER ANDREE
Two Expeditions Will Search for the
Balloonist

STOCKHOLM, Oct 2S.-Dr. Otto Nor
denskiold, the well-known Antactic ex-
plorer, is to superintend an expedition
to be fitted out at the joint expense OF
Norway and Sweden to ascertain
whether any trace of Prof. Andree's
balloon can be found near Prince Charles
promontory.
LONDON, Oct. 2S.-According to dis
patch to the Daily Mail from Copen-
hagen telegram has been received there
from the island of Vardoe which says
that Capt. Sverdrup, of DIR. Nansen's
exploring ship, the Fran, will start inn
mediately with an expedition for Prince
Charles promontory to look for the An
dree balloon.
The herald., 1897-10-29
African Affairs

PARIS, Oct. 49, = The Eclaire pub
fishes a remarkable article today, to the
effect that three French missions arc
now on their way to Khartoum by forced
marches as the result of an understand
ing with the Mahdi, reached in 1896, by
which France recognizes the Soudan
as an independent state, under the
suzerainty of the sultan of Turkey. in
exchange for certain concessions.
The herald., 1897-10-29
Betting on Pugs

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2s.-Eddie
Graney will act as referee in the fight
between Walcott and Lavigne tomorrow
night. Graney was selected several
days ago by both sides but his name has
just been given out. betting continues
quite brisk in the pool rooms with even
money the popular price.
The herald., 1897-10-29
ON THE TURF
The Harlem Meeting Closed-Other
Running Results

CHICAGO, Oct 2S.-The Harlem
meeting closed today. Results:
Six furlongs-Udah won, Mary Will
second Alvas Pet third. Time, lis.
Five and half furlongs-Bannock-
burn won, st. Alfone D. second, Judge
Waddell third. Time, 1071a.
Six furlongs-Garland Bar won, Lau-
reate second, Helen Wren third. Time
1:14A.
Final stakes, mile and one-sixteenth
The herald., 1897-10-29
Amateur Athletes

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2s.-The
Butte football team has been reinstated
in amateur standing by the Pacific
Athletic association. The Montana
eleven can now play with any amatuer
team in the country.
The herald., 1897-10-29
Lord Rossmead Dead

LONDON, Oct. 2S.-Lord Rossmead Of
Rossmead, better known by his former
name and title Of Sir Hercules Robinson,
who was appointed governor and COM
mander-in-chief Of Cape Colony in 1895,
died here tonight.
The herald., 1897-10-29
A Turkish Loan

CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 2S. = The
government has opened credit of
e1OO, 900 sterling in London to defray the
cost of engaging skilled workmen and
overseers for the contemplated recon-
struction of the Turkish navy.
The herald., 1897-10-29
Only One Round

NEW YORK, Oct. 2S.-At the Active
Athletic club at Maspeth. L. l., tonigh
Tommy West, the well-known welter.
weight, knocked out Jim Watts in the
first round.
The herald., 1897-10-29
: YELLOW FEVER
Increase of Cases Causes No Serious
Alarm

Alarm
NEW ORLEANS, Oct 28.-Today's
record of new cases and deaths has not
worked any material change in the yell
low fever situation which, while not as
bright as it might be, is not regarded by
the board of health officials as alarming.
There were sixty-five new cases today
and eight deaths.
MOBILE-The board of health this
evening announced four deaths and six
new cases as today's yellow fever record.
The herald., 1897-10-29
To Cure ! CoId IN One nav

TO CuTe CuIu VI One OAV
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to
cure. Csc.
The herald., 1897-10-29
A Strange Case.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2S. = Luella
Barrie, a pretty little girl of 16 years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-06
IN THE FAMILY
AND HOME CIRCLE.
The Transition From GirlhOOl 10 Mid
IDLE Life.
IS The NURSERY DISAPPEARING ?
Tho Good Old Fashion of Rearing 10 Past
Going out IT'S said-fhe Decline of
Family Prsyer-'ulture aud
Decadence.
Fronting the sun

Take 20 thy cherries soul the lesson
pv ,re wl-s groom in that far orient
WHOM an In vain the emperor made es-
TO mount the melted charger, which
had caueht
e,.t. '.r.fis own weird eha1ow ne a. lay
rxarcerate behind. "'Tis this has
wrought
To igt lie SUN. his frrht VIII pass
r.~, t... dsheartenel ono. ana face
or COD. ..r shining AND The darkness
-.. ... l-.. r.r eha f. overnas'
And standing in Iiis radiance thou shalt
In4
That r.1r has vanished n tae e0ulgence
And th.t rho shadow iae been left be-
|IUN