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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Arbitration Treaty Under Consider
ntion-Amc II dmcnts to lie Made.

fTI. L..
washington, fepIuh'y inu ""a''
American arbitration treaty was under con-
,ideration nv tho senate from o'clock until
On -, M o,,,iro ,,,.ocoodirs, y,aa in
executive session. anu consequently "e"'"t
closed doors. The first half Of the session
,.,s so,n, Il, doho,i,q n nation introduced
was ''N''' ~ -. -,
by senator mn 10 oo"siu'i '"e '''"'' -
open serate, and the most animated part or
the DAYS proceeding was based upon this
motto, rho donate was characterized hy
''o''o" INV W.. ,.,..o., ~.
seVefai snaiP '"SS"eeS ~ % ~"
author of the motion and Senators Morgan,
I odcs and sherman. the three last named
-. a.. .,..,arco
cohteh"ins s'rehuous'' i'' Wv
OF the senatorial custom OF secrecy IN ueai.
ing with the treaty. II was stated that IL
was the wish OF the administration INA, NV
public should be excluded from 'ne ueyH.e.
The only vote oil lhe Jay WAY sernieu "n
tho Hiii motion wnieh was uei ,n ,s''
count showing only for and AZ against,
The negative vote was 'sSt w w" IT,
democrats, Hill and Lindsay two SILVER
democrats. Roach and Iiilman; two rue
pendent silver republicans Teller ana fettl"
grew; two populsts, Pefer ann ste""i''
and one straight republican, Brown.
This was not considered as in any respect
test vote. as there are known TO De many
senators opposed TO the treaty VINO ala ho'
favor a departure from tho ordinary p"ic-
tic, OF the senate. Still, the friends OF
the treaty believe that sufficient strength
was developed as to the attitude of senntors
to Justify the conclusion that the treaty u
certsin Of ratification II It can be- brought
to a vote. 1t is claimed that the straight
republican vote is soldly favorable 10 rati.
fcation. and that fraction at least, oil an
the other elements will he found in that
column when the vote IL announced. IL
was made apparent, however that the
treaty would stand no chance without the
committee agreements.
The supporters of the treaty. however
are AZ sanguine OF early action us Una.
favorable result will be secured. deter
mined spirit Of delay was made manlfest
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09
THE HOUSE.
The Day Was Devoted 10 District OF
Columbia Matters.

Washington, February s.--The house de-
voted the whole day TO District of Column
bia business and eight bills OF more or less
local Importance were passed
The certificate of election OF the pres'-
Dental electors forwarded to the house by
the secretary OF state we're submitted and
ordered to lay on the table in anticipation
Of the counting of the electoral vote on
"Wednesday.
The conference report on the immigration
bin was presented and IL will be called up
tomorrow. Mr.. Barthcidt (Rep.) Of Missouri
who fought the flrsi report. has signed the
present report and Il will be adopted, 1t Is
believed. practically without opposition.
The speaker appointed MessIs. GrosVcnor
of Ohio and Richardson of Tennessee a.
tellers on the house committee TO count The
electoral vote on Wednesday.
resolution was adopted requesting ~
secretary of the interior TO inform the houN'
what action had been taken TO enforce ~
| terms a. the treaty Of 1863 with the Nanl'
indians. by which these Indians are reauir
ed 10 remain within the limits Of the reser
| walton. ,.,
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oAr-rLn arNmNNrINn LINE.
Secretary Morton Establishes u Line
from amIifurnIm TO NirGtnLn.

Washington. February S.-aCumplylng
with the act Of congress for tho suppress
sion OF contagious diseases among domeHtie
animals. Secretary Morton has, under date
of JANUARY ~ issued to the managers aud
agents. OF railways aud transportation COM
paneH in the country, sluckmen and others.
a circular notifying them That n contagious
| and infectious disease known M rplenatic
| OF Texas fever exists among cattle IN an
ARA soulh 81 i'cderal lusgshtinc Inc
| drawn from the northwest corner OF Cali
| iornia and running IN an irregular d.
| rection to whore the boundary line or Viz.
| ginia Joins the southeastern corner OF
| MARYLAND at the Atlantic ocean. This In
| Cludcs the following States: Louisiana,
Texas. Arkansas, California. Mississippi.
| Alabamn. Florida Georgia. North and
| South Carolina and virginia, and portions OF
/ Tennessee and the Indian Territory,
! From the 18Th of February to 18th OF
! November. inclusive, during each year, no
! cattle are to be transported from the ter
! riory indicated TO any portion Of the Unit
1 ted States above, northwest or west Of the
! Federal quarantine line. except by rail for
! immediate slaughter and wnen 80 trans
ported certain regulations are TO be ocm-
| nliod with. These include the Watering nnd
| feeding OF such cattle apart from other 'ni -
, tie when unloaded for such purpose; ihelr
! Isolation In separate pens at points r. dies
| the dislnfeotion OF the same when the Jour
A., ncy liz completed. Cattle from the repub
| lie OF Mexico may be admitted into tho
| United States 10 remain below the Federal
quarantine line after inspection according
| TO law, but they viii not be permitted &c
| c-oss the quarantine line otherwise than hN
rail for imNediatc slaughter, oNcept by
| spnciHl permit from the inspectors OF th'
bureau of animal Industry and no permit
| will be Iasuel except for cattle free from
snlenctio or Texas fever or from contac'
| herewith during the three months preced
ing the issue Of permit and which nave
been grazed In locality free OF Infection
| OF such fever.
Notice is given TINT cattle infected viii
boophius b0Yis CT Southern cattle ticks dis'
seminate the contagion OF splenetic OF
Southern fever Texas fever. therefore
cattle originating outside OF the district
described by the order or amcndnenti
thereof and which are infected with the
boonhilus bowls ticks. are 70 be considered
as Infections cattle and be subject 20 th'
rules and regulations governing the move
mcnt OF American cattle STOCK YARDS
companies removing such cattle are TO place
them In pens set aside for the use o
Southern cattle and transportation com
panies are required to clean and dlsinfec
all cars and vessels which contained The
same according TO the requirements OF IN
DEPARTMENT The States Of Arkansas, Vir
ginla and North Carolina having adopted I
local quarantine satisfactory to the depart
meni the order OF January ~ designating
Federal quarantine for these states hai
been modified accordingly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09
COURT AT BEAUMONT
Senate Passed the Bill Over the
Presidents Veto.
THE VOTE WAS ALMOST UNANIMOUS.
Senator Caffery the Only Member
Who Opposed 1t.
MILLS SCORED THE PRESIDE at
HOuse spent the Day ConsidcriuH
District of Columbia Biiis--Rc-
port On Immigration NH.

Washington. February S-Thc so,a,o WA,
T., ,,,.t.. ,,, -
:" 70 'eS''' '''H' " 'ne uas co"-
sldoring the Ansio- American peace treaty.
so that little time was given in opan scs-
s,o, IA the transaction ~ rcc,I,r ,o,tsl,
-,
'iNe WORK. Ear! III Tue oaE me Dill re-
arranging the judicial districts OF Texas
was passed over the presidents veto nv the
,rrs,a,,,, ,ao,.v maio-ity =, =, - ~
~ VI w W - '''e
negative Vote oelhs 'ha' OF MI Cahcry oil
Louisiana.
Sneakinr of th, hin MIR MnIs fpcn /,
=, A., ,,.,a1 ,..,,,.,
VI i'N'S s"'N 'H' W wv p''s'''"' .
objection was that the Judge OF the court,
the clerk and the marshal opposed the
cho,cc nor vo,rs tho d,,,e,,ur,or, =, -rcxn.
"
nau demanded tne cnahGe, out every ,lh'e
| II WAS alteinpte,' 'n'le was the oppoStlop
OF inc court oneials, VINO Desired thcn
| convenience consui'eu rather IMAM me con
venlence OF the pubic am so, IN ms case
said ihe senator the presi1ent mas accepted
the views OF the court III course rather
| tnau unose Oh tue ipup'e'
~ is strange TO me SAID MT Muis
| that the president does not consult the
hitecn representatives from ieNas' thirteen
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09
JUMPED AND DIED.
Excursion Train Crashed Through .
bridge In Maryland.

Washington. February "a Hpeciai 10
the Post from Cumberland. Md, says the
breaking OF an ice gorge wrecked tho
trcstle on the Cumberland aud Pennsyl-
vania railway at Franklin Mine. Md, Sat-
urday night causing tho trestle to give
way about midnight while an excursHbn
train was crossing It, The Engine crossed
safely, but the combination car and rear
coach went into the stream. which was
unusually high. owing to the thaw. Fiji
teen passengers were aboard and they be-
came panic stricken. men and women bat
Ting TO escape. All eventually got out OK
the coaches and probably reached shore.
though owing to the darkness this Is un-
certain. Robert Ross. engineer. John N.
Howard. fireman, attempted to Jump from
the engine. but Ross was caught In the
wreck and died yesterday. Howard Wa
badly bruised. but will recover.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09

Washington, February s.-The senate
committee on interstate commerce today
considered the bill TO prevent ticket brok-
GRACE. without coming TO a definite con.
clusion the committee adjourned until
Wednesday. though the opinion was ex-
pressed that IL would lie useless 10 report "
al this session because OF the opposition
witch would prevent the passage OF any
bill at this session.
The opposition 10 the railroads In the last
camnsipn was the basis o. some opposi-
ton IN committee. aud alleged attempts
by railroads TO evade the Interstate com
merce law were urged, especially by sen
ators German. Chandler and Chiffon. Nc
vote was taken. but there was general az :
quiesence in the view that u wonin o.
| hest 10 allow the bill 10 30 over until M
| next congress. when II was suggested I'M
evils complained OF could be remedied by
general amendment to the interstate coin
nerre law. At the meeting OF the com
mittee next Wednesday the bill raay b.
| taken up again In view OF the TACT ma
| there was no formal action at today's meet
4 Ing
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Had been Dcnd Three Weeks.

Cleburne. Texas, February A.--Mr' . u
Graham. one of the Oldest citizens OF 'onn :
son county. so years old. was found dead In
his room today by his brother Matt; he nad
teen dead lust three weeks. as the iast seeh
of him was on January 10. when ne tooh
Vi n'n ,',,b tho family of Mr.. r. ID. Han
or With whom he boarded. He LIVED In
: room about thirty feet from Mr. Han,
aoc,'s house. Az he had been talxins oil
coirr 20 Kansas no alarm was raised when
Sis doo, was found locked and ne dih no.
a ars at his meals. His brother broke
Ibe door down aid found him iyins ON n nd
floor. face down. he was Ss with
AMER csr and death may have occurred from
that cause.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09

today decided to report favorahly 90 the
house the hill for n commission 20 settle
the indebtedness Of the Pacific railways to
thu government The commission is to
consist OF the secretaries of the treasury
and the interior and tho attorney general.
The amendment suggested by Attorney
General Harmon that tho commission
should not iNtcrfora with pendiub ncgol'n
tons wae adontcd There Was no oprosl
ton to the nlan The criticism Of Mr.. Hub
bard grew ont of the 'act that no railway
non appeared to oifer better terms than
the Union Pacific reorganization committee.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09
In.olyent HANK Dividends.

Washington. February s.-The comptrol-
Ter Of the currency has declared dividends
in favor of insolyent banks as follows;
A first dividend Of so per cent for the
National Bank OF Illinois at Chicago. here
tofore unofficially announced; 80 per cent
for the National bank of Jefferson, Texas;
10 per cent for the First National bank OF
Starkyille Mrs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09

Atlanta, Ga. February s.-The State saw
ines bank of Atlanta was this afternoon
n,aced in the hands OF q receiver. w. A.
rates and ]. 7. Ripley we're appointed to
take charge Of the property The banks
eapitai is $780, 900 and its deposits amount
TO s75. 900. The failure is due to the col
lapse several days ago Of the Mutual Buiid-
ing and Loan association with which the
hank was intimately related.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09
WEATHER. REFORMATION.
Last Nights synopsis.

An area OF high pressure oVerIles Inc
Mississippi and ohio valleys An area of
low pressure is coming in over West
Texas.
The weather is generally clear over the
western portion of the country and gem
orally cloudy over the eastern portion.
Precipitation amounting to 10 Of an ir CHI
or more is reported from Jacksonville
while no osher station reports rainfall
above u trace.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09

Dallas. Texas, February s.-Applicatton
was made TODAY for the appointment Of II
receiver fer the Southern Mutual Build
trr and Loan assoc alton of Atlanta. Ga.
Judge Smith OF the Fourteenth district
court heard the petition and named II, r..
Parks receiver. The Texas assets OF the
a. mpany amount 20 only $4,000 or $4,000
IL : understood here that the Georgia
stockholders have applied for receiver in
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09
midway shor. burned.

Evansville. Ind, February S.--1hc ms
chinery department OF the Louisville.
Evansville and st. Louis railway shops at
Princeton, Ind, was completely destroyed
by fre at o'clock this morning. The loss
will reach 100000
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09
A small Failure.

Dallas. Totas February 81 NJ oia"'
lev a Mckinney avenue grocer hIeu
deed OF assignmen, today, naming ~, -
Knight trustee HIS ndebtei teSs a. s'''''
omourtlng to less than SsOo
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09

Washington, February s.-For Eastern
Generally fair southeasteriy WINGS
Wr..ern Texas--tieneraily tasr ara
warmer; soluherly winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09
BUSINESS MATTERS.


Wharton. Texas. February s.-The firm
OF II. r. Watts & Co. made an assignment
of their stock of groceries Friday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09
TODAY's FORECAST.

CINCINNATI, Ohlo-The Gamers Ma
chinery and Supplies association VIII hold
its annual National convention in this
city. beginning today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09

stnte.

Returns Indicate that Bryan Callaghan
has been elected mayor of San Antonio.
Receiver appointed at Dallas 70: the
Southern Mutual Building and Loan as
soc.ation of Atlsnta. Ga
S. u. Graham found dead in his room
at Cieburne. douth having occurred three
weeks ago.
William Harris and Charles Peddy
serving a life sentence for the lynching
of Joe Shields. IN Shelby county five years
ago. to he pardoned.
Several important charters filed at Aus
tin.
Chairman Green's advisory board on ses-
| s!cn in Dallas and 800 office seekers on
hard.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09

CHICAGO-The National Association OF
Master House Painters and Decora tors
will hold their annual meeting here three
days, beginning today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09
General observations.

observations taken by the UNITED Slates
weather bureau at p. m. 10th merriam
tiire.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09

WASH1NGTON--A meeting of the e>>
ecutive board of the National Wool Grow
ers' association will be held al the Eb-
ule.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09

CLEVELAND. Oho--The Merchant
Tailors' Exchange of the United Snhtcs
VIII hold its twelfth annual convention
here three days. beginning today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09
ALFALFA.
TELEPHONE.

OVER THE LINES OF THE SOUTH
WESTERN TELEGRAPH AND TEBE.
PHONE COMPANY to many of the prin-
cipal cities and towns of Texas Toll
stations at the Central Office. Hotels and
other convenient places.
w. II. MARSHALL.
Local Manager
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09

NEW YORK-The ihirty-first annual
ball OF the French cooks at Madison
Square Garden tonight bids fair to eclipse
all previous efforts of the French cooks
IN their display OF culinary art.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09
TODAY'S FEATURES.


Brazlllan insurgents destroy sixty PLAN
sat.ouns and burn two towns
Spanish royal decree in regard to Porto
Rico reforms has been issued
The king of Benin sends a message of
defiance to the whites.
Domestic.
Admiral Bunce's squadron reached
Charleston considerably damaged.
Beaumont court bill passed the senate
by vote of 81 to /.
Senate discussed the arbitration treaty
In executive session.
House devoted the day 10 District of Co.
lumbla bills.
Trust Investigations continued In New
York.
sport.
Kid Lavigre got the decision over Nc
Paniiand at the end OF the twenty-ifth
round
joe Goddard knocked out Nick Dooley
In two rounds.
Carson to get the t-Fitzslmmons
| match
Corbett and Stuart both on their way
West.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09

Senator Tillctt introduces a bill to pro-
hibit ncpotism.
school officials to accept agencies for
houses dealing in school suppltee.
Senate bill to prohibit hall playing on
Sunday made the special order for next
Monday.
B.l to validate forfeited land sales
passed by the senate with amendments.
Bal introduced IN the house TO suppress
poo rooms.
The bill VALIDATING Illegal land sales OF
detached sections passed to engrossment
in the house.
Wayland's fec bill to be reported on ia
vorablv by the senate subcommittee.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09

NEW YORK--United States Senators
Wellington OF Maryland and knute Mel
son of Minnesota are to he the speakers
at tho meeting of the Martin Luther so
Getty of New York, to be held at the Hotel
SAVOY tonight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09

ST. PETERSRU RG--Ths is tho day set
Russian Inhabitants. This 10 the first
time in the history of Russia that an at
tempt has been made to count the inhab-
itnntS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09

lOcul.
Citizens meeting TO prepare for the trip
of the legislature down the bayou
Regular meeting of the city council.
Mr. Thomas Tinsley in jail for contempt
of court.
burglars enter the residence of e. Berg
man.
a cha m set up to the Perry estate.
Regular monthly meeting of the county
commissioners.
The MAYOR and aldermen inspect and
receive the now Hiil street bridge
The Grand Army of the Republic finance
committee
Death OF Samuel Harper. once poetmas-
ter at Houston.
Death of A. F. Roberts, an old Houston
ian.
The Gentleneus Driving association ar
rang, for races on February p.
Meeting of the Woman's Press assoca-
ton.
Meeting of real estate men.
Sale of the Opet stock OF goods.
A handcuffed prisoner jumps into the
BAYOU and makes HIS escape.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09

Cotton futures 1oal3 points lower; New
York and New orleans spots Lice off.
Houston produce-Eggs firm All 12lsc:
onions scarce and higher: apples In de-
II and and advancing rapidly.
Hosters statement of she crop move
ment for the first five months of the
present season.
Wheat declined l2o closing al 76'sN76 5-s
Stocks were generally depressed, indus
trials leading the downward movement
Partial reaction nt the close.
Bonds less active, but with firm under
tone.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-09

ALBANY. N. Y.--.N hearing win be given
today by the assembly committee on the
hill which makes a. unlawful 40 employ
IN cities Of the first class. except Buffalo
or continue IN employment az teacher or
principal or assistant or substitute any
female under IL e age of so years who shall
have a husband living"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-09-14

Witnesses declare TO be Mrs. Luetgerts,
some pieces Of corset, some bones and
pieces of hair. 1t is said that Luetgert
showed no anxiety at his wife's disap
and though the police went
TO work to find her, he never inquired
as TO their progress in the matter.
Chemists are now at work endeavoring
to find out whether the bones and hair
are those of q human being. IT SO, the
case will be pretty strong against
Luetgert. It is said that he, shows no
excitement in the matter and examines
the pieces of bone, hair, etc., and hears
the evidence against him, with as
much GOODNESS as if he were simply a
spectator.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-09-14
L IN TIKI SAME BOAT.

Sometime ago there was some hair
pulling in a Populist Convention in
Colorado. OF cOurse the Democratic
papers made a great stir about it. But
when a Democratic convention was
held in st. Louis and hundreds engaged
in a regular pitched battle, it finally
requiring a force of three hundred
policemen to restore order, the same
papers said but little, and said that
little very softly. Only a few days ago
the Pennsylvania Democratic State
convention met. Before it was well
under way a number of heads were
broken with chairs and other portable
implements. Not a word in the same
papers.
Now we do not bring up these mat
ters to make ar odIous comparison,
but to condemn all of it. Such con
duct is outrageous in any kind Of a
convention, and it does not appear in
a better light because it happens to &C
cur in a convention held by the party
that you or I happen not to belong to.
It may not be proof that civilization is
retrograding, but it shows that some
mighty sorry specimens of civilization
belong to all the parties, and that such
specimens frequently get elected as
delegates to their party conventions.
All parties should make it a point to
elect decent delegates and then conven
tions will not be so easily converted
into riotous mobs.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-09-14
MR.. PAGE AS EDITOR.

No commencement address delivered
in the limitsot Tarheeldom this yeara
tracted so much attention as that d
Mr.. Walter 81. Page at the State Nor
NAL and Industrial College. Nor hg
any speech been 80 much criticised, tu
when Mr.. Page came back to his moth
er State he came to tell her of her for
gotten sons and daughters-of herneg
lect of them-and those who had a
pected from Nj. Page only fulsome and
valueless praise we're disappointed.
It is we'll known that Mr. Page i
connected with the editorial depart
ment of the Atlantic Monthly, Oned
the high class magazines, and, in Liter
airy quality, perhaps the leading ODel
America. But quite q discussion ha
been raised as to whether he is associate
editor, or editor in chief. Our impression
is that he is editor in Chief, and is VIZ
ming laUrels, at that. One OF ta
best authorities in this country
the nlstrated American-speaks d
Mr.. Pages work in tones d
highest commentator. 1t annOuDca
it's firm belief that ''Mr. Page, the nsE
editor, will maintain the high literag
standard of the magazine and keep !
abreast of the times" 1t says ta
1.-THE artistic ideals of Holmes" Na
other great authors ''Rre still presldD5
divinities in the Atlantic editors
rooms, and their influence will besS
lily felt in any article which Mr.. Pg
allows to go forth with his approVa
We are always glad to hear ON
success of any North Carolinlan' sa
it is with pleasure we give this nsl
compliment to Mr.. Page-high 10 ED
it comes from such capable RuthOFIy>
and which our contemporaries seem '
have overlooked.