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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26
Sons of Jonadab Choose omcers.

Pioneer Council, No. /. Sons of Jonadab,
held its regular semi-annual election of
officers Friday evening. There was a good
attendance, and the officers were chosen
as follows: Past worthy chief ]. w.
Nichol; worthy chief. Frank J. McQuade;
worthy vice chief, B. K. Youngblood;
worthy patriarch. - No Davy: worthy re-
cerding secretary F Douglass King;
worthy treasurer, w. II. Norton; worthy
guide. J: H. McNerhaney; worthy assistant
guide John F.. Hogan worthy inside
Waterman. o. S. Allen; organist. John H
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26
The Contagious Ho.pit.I

The Commissioners have written Senator
Mcmillan that they do not deem it adyfs-
able to locate one of the conta gious dis
eases hospitals on the grounds of the
Washington Asylum, because of the re-
motepess Of the grounds and insalubrity of
climate. They say they have every reason
TO believe that at least two Of the estab-
Esned hospitals In the city will be willing to
erect contagious diseases hospitals On their
grounds. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26

American tobacco dealers lost fine OPP
portunity to make heavy sales of tobacco
in Nicaragua after the abolition Of the to-
bacco duties there last October. United
States Consul Wiesike at Managua reports
to the State Department now that owing
to financial necessity the government has
reimposed the duties, and meantime the
Jamaican and Mexican dealers have filled
the markets with their tobacco
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26
Reducing Time of Sen Duty.

There is a disposition among naval au-
thorites to reduce the tour of sea duty of
ravl officers from three to two years. The
desire for the change is due to the fact
of SO many new vessels going into COM
mission in the near future. BY October 100
officers will be required for twelve vessels
Six Of these are gunboats and four torpe-
do boats. In addition to these the Gin
cinnati will be placed in commission, and
the Baltimore will relieve the Philadelphia
from duty on the Pacific station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26
The Logan Monument Celebration

Preparations are being made at the War
Department for the federal military dis
play on the occasion Of the dedication of
the monument to Gen. Logan at Chicago,
July %. Secretary Alger has already ar
ranged for the participation of six troops
Of cavalry from Jefferson Barracks Mo-,
one regiment of infantry from Columbus
barracks, Ohio, and the military band of
that post and two troops of cavalry and
one light battery Of artillery from Fort
Sheridan Ill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26
Cherokee Freedmen. Funds.

Considerable disturbance is attending the
distribution of the Cherokee freedmen.s
fund at Fort Gibson. Indian territory, on
account Of the attempt of United States
marshals to attach smonSy paid individuals
Information received BY the Interior De-
D Darns states that the negroes are
the marshals. The freedmen claim in a
number of cases that efforts to attach their
money are fraudulent. =,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26
MIR. CARLIsLE.s FUTURE.
The Ex-Secrctnry VIII Locate In New
York.


York.
Ex-Secretary Carlisle has informed his
friends that he has finally determined to
make his home In New York city. He is
there now looking for dwelling and law
offices. His son, Mr.. Logan Carlisle, will
be associated with him in business, and he
will have friendly connection with the
law firm of which ex-Assistant Secretary
curtis Is member. According to a close
friend OF ex-Secretary Carlisle, his re-
moval to New York means that he has
Withdrawn from Kentucky politics, and
that he will devote the remainder of his
NE to making moEey. 1t is understood
that nc will sell his house on K street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26

First Bloodhound with "Uncle Toms
Cabin" troupee'Ever see such miserable
houses? Wen be stranded. surer'
Second Bloodhound shouldn't wonder.
Wen. what can We do with such wretched
supportf'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26
Watermelon Feast.

The officials and newspaper reporters on
duty at the Police Court enjoyed water
melon feast this afternoon, through the
courtesy of Policeman T. M. Sullivan, who
provided a huge melon, Ice cold. and Of
fiji st-claSS flavor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26

1t was ordered by the Commissioners to-
day that on and after the 9th of July the
usual ten days leave of absence will be
granted to all firemen who have served one
year. and five days to those who have sery-
ed over six months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26
To=order.

Expert worknen are
here to make furniture COW
erings, awnings, window
shades, etc. Write or tele-
phone 1886, and one of our
men will promptly call.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26
Omcers Chosen.

At a meeting Of the Washington Build
ing Stone Company. held recently at the
ONCE Of Mr.. p. J. Ryan. the following off,
GERS were elected for the ensuing year:
Hayden johnson. president; p. ]. Ryan.
secretary; p. J. Noonan. treasurer and man
ager. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26
HOusefurnishings.

Three great floors of the
Palais Royal are filled with
such goods. Sixty-six sales
people are kept busy. Least
prices for best is the rea-
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26
Summer
f1OusefurmishimgS
AT
The lPalais Royal

The economy and comfort of linen covering for
the furniture, of gas or oil stoves for the Kitchen,
of screens for doors and windows only too APP
parent.
There hundred and houunhngs that will
you what they long tell
you them and prove that Palais prices
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Appointed Engineer,
Preferred to Pay a Fine.

James A. Milstead has been appointed en-
gineer at the District disinfecting station.
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Basement.

SX Or for the famous Brooklyn" Gas Range.
~Os>O Double burner In and double burn
| ers on top. making range for family use that is
par excellence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26

O2r for the Star Gem and Fire Queen
wv Double Gas Stoves, with rubber tubing and
fixtures included.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26

S1 pr for the Star Double Oil Stove, with
u0SO two large oil tanks and four four-iuch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26

RI for the articles usually found in the &c and
N1Oc stores few hints
Dust Pans. Pie Plates. Jelly Cake Pans.
Blasting Spoons BrOilers Tin Cups. Bread
Tins. Nutmeg Graters. Apple Corers. Fun
nels Scoops. Biscuit and Cake Caters.
Machine Oilers. Cake Turner's. Bread Graters
Flour and Pepper Dredgers. Spice Canisters
ers. Coat Forms. Tea Strainers. Sponge
Racks. Soap Racks. Insect Bellows. Wire
Te, Pot Tiles. Dish Mops. Mustard Spoons.
Mouse Traps. Sink Cleaners. Hand Scrubs.
Tooth Picks. Ironing Wax. Toilet Paper.
Shoe Blacking. "Enameiine'' ''Pearline''
Shelf Paper. Garden Tools. Night lamps. -.
Sauce Dishes. Water Glasses. Plates Cups
and Saucers. and cents for choice of hundred
and one other articles.
&c, for Mason's Best Patent Fruit Jars, warrant
ed first quality. Sc for choice of pint quart
and huff gallon sizes Each dozen packed in wood
en- box, free OF extra charge.
HZC for Porcelain Lined Preserving Kettles,
4quart size
u This basement floor is also filled with China
Glass Iron. Tin and Willow Wares Here toe are
Rcfrigerators. Let's tell of them.
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Fourth Floor.

Fourth Floor.
So OF for supplying best linen. measuring.
making and fitting slips to hve-piece
suite OF furniture.
40 isss to any ordinary Size window
Csc for measuring. making and hanging best
|oS quality Opaque Shades. Guaranteed in
every respect
G0C for SUPERIOR Screen Doors with hard wool
WIS slats. All rizes-but remember 1t is nee
AOS window screens We have them at lie,
but these at 1jc really cheapest.
DC FOR the Superior Denim Stoop Seats with OIL
cloth bottom. Only &c for the japanese Reed
ASC for Superior Woven Hammotks. Note dis
tinction between woven ard Mexican"
SQC instead of 81 for those Folding Lawn Set
tees in natural and red.
~S'O> Brass Beds Single and double size. GNU
lie yard for ss-ineh Swiss. dots of all
sizes.
u These are hints of what you'll find on the
great fourth foor which is crowded with summer
'uih shinGs and dsap,rics OF every description.
tSee above basement HoorJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26

AOc for the Star Single OIL Stoves with
two four-inch wicks.
lAc for the larger Tea Kettles. made to fit on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26

S OK for making and hanging outside
fngs to any ordinary size window.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26

HOc for SUPERIOR Screen Doors with hard wood
wv slIts. All sizes-but remember, 1t is nee
ess;ry to bring measurements with you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26

&c for measuring. making and hanging best
quality Opaque Shades. Guaranteed in
every respect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26

So OF for supplying best linen. measuring,
~O'>O making and fitting slips to hve-piece
suite OF furniture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26

NSC tor the usual Zoe hard wood Adjustable
Window Screens We have them at lie,
but these at lie are really cheapest.
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CC FOR the Superior Denim Stoop Seats with oil
cloth bottom. Only &c for the Japanese Reed
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China Ware.

China Ware.
Tens of thousands of pieces. Here
are two of the bargains to hurry for:
s .AW for 10-piece Toilet Sets Full size, dec
:, 40 GRATED in assorted eOiOrs. 81 worth for
SIS. US for Dinner and Tea Set of 112 pieces
-, - English CEina with foral decorate
Well worth $3.50.
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Ice Chests.

For a good cheap refrigerator we
recommend those made bv Cooper
q Mckee. Our prices are:
S3as for No. 2, which is p inches
Sass for No. 3. which is 30 inches
1874 for No 4, which is 80 inches
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Water Coolers.

The "Jewett" is, of course, the
best Others at less prices are also
here.
> IA for the 4k-Iuart size Jewett. porcelain
lined. charcoal filed. Japanned and ar
tfstically decorated.
hZC for a reliable Cooler 6-quart size Janan
ned and decorated, nickel plated faucet.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23

=.
a woman was killed and I'VE children
were nearly snothercd by runaway
near Gonzales.
Mexican farmers arc lcuvmg CALDWELL
county for Mexico, where they have
received fiattcring offcrs.
Good petroleum has been found near
Ioeleliart.
a days Old baby died of loekjlw al,
Brenbam.
Case OF Virgil Gaalaher. the young
Galveetonfan charged with mairiclde,
was postponed until the January term.
Several cases OF diphthcria AZ GEORGE
town.
Deeds OF trust were fled by l.. y.
Hcrndon Of weimar. w. N. Hudson OF
Joclhant. II. r. Anderson OF William
Perm.
n, n. Aisicrson, general merchant.
arh the II, +, Baxter private bank OF
NavasctS made assignments.
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the shore. On board the gunboat ttty
were cruelty bound with ropes and weto
prodded with sharp pointed sticks, which
punctured their flesh, They were after
wards thrown into a cell and led but onca
a day. After the first six days the pits.
oners were permitted to sec Consul Viii
liams and were fed twice day. but lust
the sort OF food 1t was Melton IS still
unable to say. II barely supported life. that
was all.
After the respite Melton said he AMI hia
companions were placed In n large eel.
forty other prisoners, both f.oli'-
lical aud criminal In the Cahanas for
tress and there he remained in trembling
and fear.
! Last Thursday afternoon he was taken
out OF the dungeon, az he supposed 10 be
shot but in the corridor be met SonGnl
General Lee. who. to Meton's surprise.
informed him that all ~ the coaneiitor
prisoners had been pardoned. rlsl lie aud
| his comrades were placed On board the
Saratoga, which brought them here. When
arrested Melton weighed la5. hut row he
/ could not pull down the scales at 100
pounds. He Will remain here about u
week and will then return to his home.
| Captain Labcrdc, speaking OF his .tison
| life, said: The stories of cruelties in
| Spanish prisons are utterly unfounded.
have been there enough to ,.now The jail
ers were as kind as could be cxpsc'sd ana
Mateo Fernandez. the warden Of Cabaaas.
was especially kind and consideraie--so
much 81 that we called him father.
why. we knew more ABOUT what WIS CO.
! ing ON than you did. How did We learn?
Well, can't tell that. as II might hurt
those ! have Left behand. Yes American
gold went great way. ] got iittlc
money from time to time and The guards
who did not receive any pay while was
there, were always grateful for anything
gave them and amply paid for what they
got"
Two members Of the Competitor crew
Or. e. Bordia and Delgado Natto--toth
sLaniards. are still in prson ~ Crfa
There release, 1t is said has been Prem
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FOREIGN.

General I.oclefart submits his terms
of surrender TO the Afridls and gives
them week TO accept.
Ton OF the inurdcrers OF Arroyo were
sentonced TO death, one TO tmprison-
rrnt and twp were acquitted.
Greek government measure was de-
fcpicd IN the chamber and u crisis Is
at hand.
Correspondents of London papers In
innate Csipt Goluchowski was tnilsing
principally TO please Russia in his APP
peal for a combine.
Turkey has anaouuced the postpone
mcnt OF the rlan TO rebuild the navy.
Emperor. William has Threatened to
crush Norway las 1 have already
crushed Greece"
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DoM Es'rIU.

Cordner's verdict was that Ketcham
died Of alcoholism and his widow Is ex-
onerated.
The United States has offered TO stop
pcsasic scaling for unc year, II Canada
wt.l do the same.
The second trial of Lnetgc~t VIII
commence today.
yellow fever has practically died out
at Mobile; six new cases and one death
at New Orleans. three new cases at
Pensacola.
Marine hospital statistics show
death rate during the yellow fever cpl
desnlc TO have been only ioh per cent.
United States circuit Judge decided
Kansas officials could examine tMur-
ance company's books.
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cuBA.

General Pando has been authorized
by Marshal Blanco to enter into q
peace treaty with the insurgents.
Large Sums of moray are to he Of.
fered TO the leaders, and an asairanre
of autonomy given.
caleaans In spain opposed to the pro-
posed new Cuban tariff.
Friends OF General wcyter advise
him rot to gand at Barcelona, fearing
he VIII be hilled,
Horrible tales of starvation In Cuba
caused by weyler,s concentration plan.
Sonora De itoca and several other
prominent Cltbans released from
prison.
Competitor prisoners. after many
weary months OF a living death are
again In the United States.
Spain can do very little TO relieve tho
suifcn.ngs OF tho rcconceair11os and
matters may be made worse very
easily.
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City council; An Ahdstk,slai 10000 IN
bonds % be issued for street paving.
The Fifth ward will get its fun share
Of paving.
RAILROAD ticket brokers prohibited
from trafhckinE IN excurstun tickets
during tho Fruit. Flower and vegeka-
bic Festival.
Tho Light Guard win keep cpen
house during the Festival.
Tho Thanksgiving market.
knights Of Pythtas entertainment. =
The Fruit. Flower and Vegetable Fec
tivai.
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smELTEHs or SILVER.
VIII Form an Organization to P,nre
Their Output.

New York. November PA conference
was held In this city today between the
represcntatNe of the largest silver snet-
ing ard refining VOTES in the United
states The confererlce viii be continued
throughout the week. One OF those pres
ent at the conference today sled: we are
meeting simply for the purpose OF creating
greater harmony ard union among me
shelters and refiners. II rs true tnat we
are looking toward consolidation but net
cons U6at5cn In the serIse of silver trust,
what we want to do is to establish me
smeItipg and refining companies Hsto JOINT
AGENCIES, so that the prepared metal may
have reader sale. Our idea Is 70 nave q
oo,nmittee on which each company VII!
he represerted. which shall indicate where
each amount of stock shah be placed.
Each company being of equal stannllg
with the others ard having equal author
Nv there VIII be no such severe compe-
tiilocs as there has been In our FORMER
The following companies were represent.
cd ~ tlriay's conference: Omaha ana
Grant Smelling ard Refining company;
Kansus CITY Consolidated Smelling and
Retiring company. Chicago and aurora
Smelling and Refining company. Puepio
Smelling aud Refining company. treat
| Nat5oual Mexican Smelling company o
! Monterey, Mexico: Guggenhe.in Smeetng
ccn,pany OF Perth Amboy. n. j., ana
Acuas Caiiente. Mexico.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23
RAILROADS.

Tho Missouri, Kansns and Texas
Railroad company OF Ksnrax settles ~
account with the Missouri. Kansas and
Texas Railroad company OF Texas.
Resolutions adopted at a meeting of
tho board Of hoalth OF Terrc B,onnc
parish. La.
Cotton movement into Galveston
Prominent traffic and transportation
officials IN Galveston.
The Galveston conference on the cx-
port cotton rate endod yesterday,
satisfactory adjustment having been
made.
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COMMERCIAL.

Spot cotton markets unchanged. Fu-
lures at New Orleans and New York
clcse at slight changes from satnrday.
Stocks fuctuate within a narrow
range and early advances were mainly
lost.
First payment BY the reorganization
committee OF the Union Pacirc made
20 the government.
May wheat advances Masxc. white
December declines nc.
Arbuoa<le roasted coffees down We.
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TREATING ! / ] ! ! j
SpsIa Asalous 70 Dfla1 tls cx16s N
Var 70 g bnd. S l| I; I'I 1 US
LIBERAL SUMS OF MONEY oFFERT0.
csbellero Authorised to Deal tlitt Il
the Iasurueats. N
rrAFrISG 0rFEk 10 KABI.
Promised Money and rosltioa II 10
Secures Peace.
THE PROPOSITION NOT ACCEPTED
cuban Leaders Gettins Ready =
rrArrIxG orrEk 10 KABI.
Promised Money and Position u ue
Secures Peace.
THE PROPOSITION NOT ACCEPTED
cuban Leaders Getting Ready -
cNrikc Decisive niow nefore the
Asaembling Of CoaEress.


General Pando. as already cabicd to tho
Associated Press. started by train from
this city on Saturday last in order, accord
Ing to the official announcement. to take
charge OF tho campaign against tho insur-
gents.
Ho was accompanied by his full sta6
and was escorted by a company Of artil-
lery, but 1t 10 stated on very good author
ity that General rando has been commits
stoned by Marshal Blanco, the captain
general. 10 enter into communication With
the insmgcnt leaders with the view Of ar
ranging for peace.
This statement IL based on an accurate
knowledge OF all the facts In the case.
General Pando did not leave che city until
he had taken steps calculated to further
the object which Marshal Hlanco has In
View. General pando. after consultation
with tho captain goneml, nrrt brought tho
release from confinement Of Damien Ca
beicro. who has been imprisoned on tho
Isle OF Pines for some time past, Tor. y -
alleged. acting as a spy for the Insurgents
apa brinx'nS spout . disaster TOT 'he sps''-
ish troops ut Cacao province OF Sahe'"so
dc Cuba. General Panao FURNISHES w
/ q
beilero. who Is the godtather OF sao'' anu
10 looked upon as being the oaekoons On
the insurSent movement ~ wy p'o''' =
Santiago Dc ouna. WIN oon''rs'
Of money ana oAus'' l'u = = $3.50
i MhnssnAin, pros'"'' " $500
where sood '0'ss "'' '''sSN - -
posai'
"fh'ra' r'"'o . p''s' e"
'ufh'Spe" o'''''"' 'oS'''s"s-
MN I" wy ~ o'''''
mander, ana rom MahN"n'''o' S4o''s'-
made his way secretly to tho Jiguani bills.
.berc General Rubi has his headquarters.
pa, n.,,,c,sa cabe,,ero 10
M. - = -.
oher "ehe'n ""s' "'sn ~
Spanish army and large sum OF money
i to be distributed among the other insur-
gsn, ieaders ~ that mart Of Cubu apd il
~.
adoit'on q Mrse aiioun' VI '"o''ss ~ H'A'-
salf In tho event OF his succeeding 10 ar
ranging for peace. Besides this, CabelIero
~. ,n.,,,,c,.a a. inform Tho insurrent
i
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Probabilities.

Washington, November 22,-For Eastern
Texas-Tair. except showers in eastern
portaon, colder i'm southern portion; north
ery winds.
,Ok.ahoma and Indian Territories-Fair;
warmer in western portion; northerly
winds, becoming variable.
TUESDAY: cacder: northerly winds.
North and South Dakota-Falr: warm
t.r. northerly winds, becoming southerly.
Kansas and NebrasSa-Fair, except
showers IN western portion: warmer; va
riable winds, becoming southerly.
Iso1orado and Wyoming Threatening
weather, with showers warmer: south
erly winds.
MISUNDERSTANDING cioudsness, with
showers. warmer; southerly winds.
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POLITICAL.

Alabama republicans are excited b.
cause the president rs appointing pop
uissss to office. though u IL all part
OF scheme.
Colonel Blackburn vii, run for con-
grees in Georgia ON platform OF his
own. which b somewhat unique.
Mr.. Bryan will soon 20 TO Mexico.
where he Will make close study OF
that country's finances.
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broke out. At the invitation OF Generals
Gomez and Maceo, the cuero brothers rails
ed band Of insurgents and have since
been operating in the district, having Tor
their base OF operations the woods OF Qua
namon. Recently the autonomist party
elected their father TO be mayor OF Nueva
Pas. and now one a the brothers cuerc,
1 colonel In the insurgent army. has sur
rendered with an inaurscnt lieutenant COL
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23

A SUMMARY or ToDAY's IMPORTANT NEWS.
STORY.

Tho Fort Worth races started up
aguan under fine conditions.
Arrangements made for the football
game between Houston and Galveston
next Thursday.
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.,udge Gerald recovering .

Waco, Texas. November 22.-Judse Ger
ala who shot j. w. and W. a. Harris
list week, is slowly recovering from the
1mputation of his arm. The verdict Of the
roroner dec,arss Judge Gerald TO have been
Without blame In the matter
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23
ro,yn Mithout wnter.

Fort Scott, Kan. November 22.-saye TOT
one or two artesian wells this city is with
out water. The combined efforts Of twenty
men, who fer two days and nights nave
been dynamiting the Marmaton river bed
for water ia supply the city. have failed,
and lset night the water companys pump
house began drawing wind and the city
SIMPLY was entirely shut on The rainiali
for the past month or SO has been TOO hgn'
10 AFFORD relief.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23

oneI. three insurgent majors. nine other
insurgent officers and lo3 armed insurEent
privates The Spanish authorities cay they
are Anticipating the surrender OF ths ~
mainder Of the insurgent force.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23

VIII Ratse the sisge.
Nadrid. November MA DECREE raialng
the state Of sbsss y naree,enA VIII -
signed % "Wednesday nsRt