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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
SHORT NEWS STOKES.

WASHINGTON-Th senate has oor
| hrmgd the nomination of Benz. Butter
worth OF Ohio to be commissioner OF pat
| cuts.
WASHINGTON-J II. Necce has filed
application for appointment as collector
of Internal revenue At Dallas, Texas.
LoNno IN, cuTzop said in the house
OF, OF commons mat ~ sident Kruger HAD
suits offered Queen Victoria by his grand-
son.
N, NASHVILLE IS ;tl Tgnn.-The executive
Exposition company has appointed a COM
nittee to waft on President Mckinley at
the, White House and invite him 10 for
mauy open the exposition on May /.
SAN FRANCISCO-Guat is in the
turmoil of an election. President Barrios
and Morales. bitter enemies. being the
candidates for president.
iNGTON-Theoiore Roosevelt of
New York has been nominated as as
siSt1nt secretary of the navy by President
Mckinley.
-. GKhbNSBoRo. N. C.--The case of the
Southern Railway company W.. Governor
Russell Attorney General Walzer and the
president and directors Of the North Car
olina road, wherein a permanent !niunc-
ton was asked restraining said defend
ulllS irom any action calculated to auGGl
the niucty-n.no year lease. was continued.
pANNlII.E. Va. Tine Riverside Cotton
NH company Of this city has given an
put in the mill viii have 225l, which
makes the Riverside the largest cotton
factory m tho South. The mills have
nm ,f - - nv Ill, cn,,srnnr iones
e,i-, ,, NJ ny fnaiion RAJ nbe Ieyi-
failure w win be convened in extra session
'' 80, -,,V'u ,,S,ori nv o,e,os moan
= oi.h1li ne , oiiices on ~; .,
q GO, We're beslegel by ANXIOUS inVJ.,orS,
s ~ ne ra VI MIN, in @w Y5rk sta "a honing t3
anu III up In ~ t,,1; '., IKE dso,
her
men rc mo snE n,l coldt "sT Iegra ii
disfatches. some Of the investors were
poor wnSherwomen and scamstresses. who
shop temrted by the promise of enor-
mons profits Even The FIRMS own cm-
i,iovcs had not received Their wages. 1t
l. LA liza. n COO Investors, ali over the
I',itcd states have lost s5Ooo'Coo.
'nt'ep r Hs"'e T,r r.1, u T''yg ,
.'o co,'rt reserved to Itself the right TO
rave he ASSISTANCE OF Jury to ADVISE
nic"t ""
o're', ,,r,,,c Mo Co,,.o,, ,,o,,on. :, p,,,.
Pa re, M Ni,I.,-,11p lfoberl ". fecK
fui,ji,,,,s " ,bo Ntsso,sr pac,tlc snd Irnn
NIoint5in AGA i,nexpectedly Of congestion
% "a" T1 lII',' The suI,,, or zsnz,b,r bo
NA4NNib AT NJ su itlin Oh HaHznpAa ms ms
lssa de,i ,ii, n pvs,S a on for III
slaves ieenily htld.
NEW YORK-Counsel for the Transmits
souri, Freight association are preparing
of Tho tnitcd states W. inc irahslnlS,
eour treRht as.oG a1 Ia f%,1t,tS aep''eu
Al ~, ,i'I y'~. ma .,a,,.y.,e,,,
N'SINr VIZ - y" fIiIa rt.,'
nh,iot ip e. so Iio,r io, Maria 10
iiovt" 4. sion I Nec.ssafv 10 a choice
e.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07

tween the insurgents and the revolutionary
Junta at New York have no special sig
nihcance at present ns the two sections
nave by no means always been in accord.
Tho paper adds
$50 far as the state OF war is concerned
there is no Improvement but the govern
ment must not rely on the chagrn OF It's
enemies. We are neither optimistic nor
pessimstic but we believe sincerely that
affairs are not going in the direction many
people believe and hope The situation can
not be regarded AS much improved nor are
the people getting tired of the Insurgents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
Con homa oycruo,o,

Noohona' Miss. April 6-For a while
today the water rose two feet an hour nm.
u. inc low country is filed u IL to-
t n,Nne over three fourths OF the town ana
ny ", morning Will cover all but the verv
NEST places. No fatalities have occur
reu Se,' out tho work OF rcsculng viii be
"iv ere DANGEROUS as the water rises.
M9rd was received here tonight that the
heopie between this place and Triar's point
nav nav ,ost everything they possessed save
, rne,r .and. they being in the main cur
i'ht vi the crevasse al Flower lake
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07

itor. II has for ten years been the property
OF Cy II. Lyle, but has always been Gov
ornor Taylor's organ.
KNOXVILLE, Tonn.--A new general
creditors and stockholders bill against
the southern Building and Loan association
has been filed. 1t prays for receiver FOR
the association. alleging Insolvency and
an injunction restraining other crsdltors
aud stockholders from bringing any other
suits against the defendant Chancellor
Lindsay refused 10 allow a receiver until
the case could be argued, but granted tho
restraining injunction prayed for
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07

washington, April 6. - Messrs. r. C.
graves and J. S. Menken. representing the
o,'l2enS' relief committee of Memphis.
; hoI'n;' organized for the purpose OF relley-
lug the people of the flooded country rib
T Ttury 10 that city, have arrived in tie city
, iney prepared full statement of the con
',..n IN the flooded district which they
VIII submit to the president
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MIR. BRYAN'S ARGUMENT
HE APPEARED BEFORE THE ST.
PREME COURT AT WASHINGTON.
Counsel for the state of Nebraska
In the trial of Coustituiouniity
of u Railroad Rntc Law.

| Washington, April 6.-The supreme
crowded today with spectators attracted by
the appearance of Hon. William j. Bryan.
counsel in case. TWO lines of people,
many of them ladies. waited outside of the
door after the court room had been filled
and when Mr.. Bryan appeared at noon they
applauded him. The case on hearing in
VOWED the constitutionalty Of law OF
the State Of Nebraska. enacted April L.,
1893, entitled "An act to regulate railway
stocks, classify freight, to fix reasonable
maximum rates to be charged for the trans
portation OF freight, etc" Several railway
companies were arralgucd against the State
board of transportation. the Union Pacific
at their head with j. c. Carter as chief
counsel. 1t was the contention Of the rail-
ways that the purpose of tue legislature
was not to fix the maximum rates TO pre-
vent extortion, but to compel the roads to
carry goods upon srch terms as the farm
ers Of Nebraska could afford to pay The
case was appealed by the state board Of
transportation from the United states cir
cult court for the district OF Nebraska and
MIR. Bryan was associated with the attorney
general of the State as counsel
Mr.. Bryan in beginning his argument
said that 1t was unfortunate that there was
10 established rule by which the court was
to determine what was reasonable rates
1t must be presumed, however, that
legislature in fixing what 1t held TO be rea-
sonable rates, acted In good faith
Mr.. Carter had held that there were dif-
ferent kinds of rates reasonable, not rea-
sonuble and unreasonable. leaving a space
In which motive could uct, but Mr. Bryan
commended that there were but two Kinds
of rates reasonable and unreasonable, and
that court in passing upon rates could
not consider the motives of railway,
company which erred must suffer the con-
sequences.
"A railway is" he said. ITO certain ex-
toni monopoly, and the people can not
depend on the laws Of competition to pro.
tect them from the eXactions OF monopoly
In deciding what were reasonable rates.
be argued a court must not base them On
tho original cost of a road or on its stocks
and bonds. Dut on its present value.
Farmers and store keepers. whose prep
crty sell in value, could not charge higher
rates. not having q monopoly. not heihs
able To water stocks and bonds Nhon he
came to discuss the rights Of corporations
Mr.. Bryan became somewhat rhetorical.
He said: "lf few corporations can Sc
cure a monopoly and NOT be governed by
the same rules as othoys. the people are
the victims of those monopolea The rights
of citizens TO reasonable rates ale as nee
ossary as those of railroads 10 reasonable
profits. The court can not aSsun" max
individuals would raise M IN ther midst
fictitious Individual, corporate person
age and endow IT with rights higher than
those Of the creators"
Mr.. Bryan argued that courts should not
protect stocks and bonds in attempts TO
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07

Earned run--lIouston.
Two base hit-Turner.
Homo n--Moyers.
Sacrifice hit--cote.
Struck out--By Hardy 2, by Cooper D.
Passes On called bals-Off Cooper 10, Off
Kinmerer |.
Double plays-Reod Mccain and NLey-
ors: Garcia. While and Smith.
stolen bases-Becker 90. Meyers, kim
mercr CD.
Passed ball -R,Ves.
wild pifches-. Cooper 2.
Tine OF gnrne-1 :35.
Umprc--Clark.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
Harris for President.

Topeka, Kan, April e.-For some Tins
tho probable candidacy OF Senator W. a.
Harris OF Kansas for the nomination for
president of the fusion forces in 1900 has
been gossip among Kansas politicians. The
Daily Capital in this connection says: "A
little political cloud no bigger than Senator
Harris has risen over Mr.. Bryan's chances
for the leadership of the poporatlc forces
of 1900. Tho former is being urged by his
friends 10 mako the race"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
PREPARATION DEMANDED.

Tbrcnt of n Moorish Soldier 10 Shoe
The American Vice Consul.
Tangior, Morocco. April G--Acting upon
instructious received from Washington.
United States Consul Burke has sent an en-
ergelic demand to tho Sheridan court for
ample reparatlon for the threat of a Moor
fish soldier to shoot Vice Consul Castleton
at Iaralche. 1t is believed here that the
United States will demand . heavy In
demDity for this insult
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GREEK ANNIVERSARY.
Continued from rirst Page,

carried 1t would be restraint upon the
governments action. II 4, proposes TO en-
ploy the forces OF the crown. Further.
II vas the duty OF the opposition to record
It's views OF tho present situation MS far
as information given by the government is
concerned. He added:
''We hold there is no justification for
the employment OF the crown forces against
Greece and tho Cretans. and we challenge
tho governments policy on that point"
loud cheers from the opposition.)
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07

ST Louis, April 6.-The republicans car
ried the city. their mayoralty candidate
Henry Zeigheim. being elected by pluar-
ality which will probably be 900. With
tho exception of four members of the house
of delegates the entire republican ticket
went through. Zeigheim polled about the
normal republican vote. The democrats
were badly split and lost to the repub-
licans. The complete returns from the State
show democratic victories.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07

Topeka, Kan. April e.-The women Of
Kansas were an important factor in to-
days municipal elections. and a large per
cent of the vote everywhere was polled
by women. In four out Of the six first
class cities of the STATE the rpeublicahs
,,,ara ,-ictnrOug
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
For Flood suucrors

washington April 6.-The cabinet meet
ins today lasted little over an hour. and
was devoted almost entirely to consldera-
tlon of the question of sending n special
message to congress calling attention TO
sue propriety and urgency of legislation
Tor the relief OF food sufferers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
Three Drowned.

Redlield. S. d., April 6.-Henry straye
and two sons were drowned today near
Frankfort in this county. This makes six
deaths from drowning during the present
overflow. There has been a great loss Of
stacked grain and stock.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
Mexicnns Again Defeated.

Austin. Texas, April G.-The league team
dcfoated the Topo Chico Mexican team to-
day by score of Is TO 4. The leaguers
distinguished themselves by their hard
hitting, making twcnty-four clean hits
10 the Mexicans' four. Drinkwater and
Partridge did some excellent work IN tho
box.
Ba,,crles-s Sheppard. Dr.nkwater. Par
fridge and Sullivan for Austin. Alvarado
and Lopes for Topo Chico.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07

r IVES. s'ae OF town and driving hundreds q,
p peoider IRON ON their homes 1t is popuious
90 n,os, , u,strlet and the effect OF he iood
ofoaI on ,S'l n felt. Sidewalks are all
which fainli,as o nc'ng used as RATS upon
Ihefo is much suffering amon a'u ,oor
ANN. who have been practicallS aastI.
e euse an winter and this last blow ia nest
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07

Rome, April Cit is semi offlclally an
nounced that tho admirals OF the foreign
fleets in Cretan waters have completed the
plan for the blockade of Greece and have
forwarded It 10 their respective govern
ments for approval
France has decided to send additional
troops to Crete
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
MIoclsndc ncrending ON Yn.no..

London, April 6,-The correspondent OF
the Daily News at Cauea says the admirals
at the oral request OF Sir Alfred nillott.
the British consul in Crete. have agreed to
travel through the island aud personally
make known the terms of proclamation
announcing tho blockade Will continue
only so long ms Colonel vassos and the
Greek eXpuditignary force remain In Crete
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
plantation Destroyed.

Havana. April 6.--The insurgents led by
Paul Change have dynamited and burned
the works and cane fields on the Cayajabor
plantation near MadeDga, Matanaas, The
property Of an American. Andrew Terry.
valued at 100000.
II Is rumored here CAPTAIN General Wcy-
Ter will shortly return and declare the
provinces OF Matanzas. Santa Clara. Plnar
del Rio and Havana pacined.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
enIcs Nrntrh snnruiIIy.

jacksonville. Fla, April 6.--Generai Julio
sanguily. the Cuban leader who has been
In Jacksonville since last Friday is still
here. He is supposed TO be waiting for
favorable opportunity to slip to Cuba He
Is. however, being watched by Spanish
antcq
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
NORTHWEST rLoops.

"r'iniiy Submerged ON Ac-
Farro "nt of sudden Rise.
apnau,s ~ y. April G,-The situation is
three , While the Red river rose only
West Of n last night. the Big coulee,
vent IN ,ae city. took second squirt and
'0ur'een inches. flooding the entire
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
Ministcr OnngcrousIy III.

Lima. Peru. April 6.-The illuess from
which United States Minister James Nc
kensic has been suffering for some days
has developed the most serious symptoms
and attacked the brain. To-day his physi-
clans have little hope that he Will recover.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07

London. April e.--The Constantinorlc
correspondent OF the Times says that rs
result of the Turkish cabinet council, n
circular has been dispatched to the powers
pointing out That tho conditions caused by
the attitude of Greece and the hterminabe
prolungation of the Crctan crisis are un
endnrnhlc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07

Kansas City, Mo, April 6.--The weather
bureau officials at this point have given
warning against a flood of the Kansas City
bottoms within four days
Below Independence. Mo-, the river is
cutting badly
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
Governor AsIss for 500 ono

Jackson, Miss. April 6,--The governor
tonight sent telegram to Secretary Alger
asking for an appropriation of 100000
from congress to close the breaks in the
Mississippi river
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
y, Compromise.

Madrid, April Cit is senl-offIcIlliy de-
MED here that the Spanish authorities have
entered into negotiations for the subinis-
sion OF the Cuban Insurgents. The govern
ment has ordered vigorous campaign TO
be puahed until the rebellion is crushed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07

Canea, April admiral Csnovaro has
asked the Italian government to relieve him
Of his command aud the Marquis III Rudnl
has replied that in the event Of Al blockade
of the Greek ports the admiralG request
Will be granted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
rnrl.r,.A nrscrycn.

London. April "a special dispatch from
Constaninople says the council OF minis
ters sat until late last night and decided 10
call out and send to the frontier forty
more battalions Of army reserves.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
FIOridn IcHisIuturc,

legislature convened at noon today. A con-
current resolution was adopted inviting
William j. Bryan to address the legislature
on the silver question next Friday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07

st. Louis, April 6-The local flood stu
ftion tonight is encouraging. The river is
stationary and there are no reports OF a
heavy rise likely TO affect the stage OF the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07

Chillicothe, Mo, April 6-rhe overflow
of Grand river is becoming serious Peo-
pie are leaving tie bottom lands and com
ing TO town.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
Arkansas Elections.

Little Rick, Ar;3.--Municipal elections
were held in all Arkansas towns. Very ilt-
lie interest was aroused, contests being
made in about forty places
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
TopAY,s GAME.

The game to-day win be called at 3:a5 N
order 10 gvn the visitors time to catch
their train for home, II will he ladies'
day again. and they ara Invited to como
ont.
Crowell who has been detained NJ homo
bv n sick child. will arrive today and
WI likcly bc IN the game. If MeGann Is
unable 10 play Knox w'Ql cover short.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07
HAVE No Significance.

Havana. April 6.--La Lucia insists edi-
torlally today tAat the disasfeeinents be-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-07

Washington. April 6.--Hon. w. j. BY
an tonight sent the following congratI-
latory telegram to Mayor-elect Harrison:
Washington, April 6.--IIon. Carter II.
Harrison, Chicago: Accent congratulations
upon your magnificent victory. The cleo
lions in Chicago. Cincinnati Detroit and
other cities indicate n decided change in
public sentiment since November.
W. j. DrYan.
The Florence tribune., 1897-11-13

day be fixed for it. The decision of the supreme court paves the way for the execution of five other murderers
 who have been sentenced to death but whose executions have been deferred pending decision in Durranps case Among these are train wrecker Worden, Hervey and Allender of San Jose and AoanAs, ot san Diego, who batchered an aged couple. Durrant,s parents were notified this morning. of the courts aeelsion and were deeply affected. Mrs. Durrant wept but said her son was innocent and sine did not yet give up rope thathe would be vindicated ana llss innocence proved. District Attorney Barnes stRtad tiat the only thfRg tiie attorneys for Bprrant could d.1ariss tFas-to appea1 from the order of the supreme court, but that he thought they would not try this as they were sure to fan
The Florence tribune., 1897-11-13
DANNY MoRNINa eowNs.

 Less fhe Y-rnpaer ana More the Neat
 Fitting Brsss Than Formerly.
 EverS body should bear in mind that the most essential point in attaining a well-dressel appearance is to study con sisteney and becomnguess, as Nel as the latest modes in cut and fabrics. The gown for the morning may be of the most expensive material, yet if it be of fabrics designed for evening wear, and made after the style of a street or reception costume, both time and money have been thrown away in the effort to make something suitable to the time.
 The morning house gown, and espe- cially that of thin, airy, flowing ma terials, has an irresistible fascination for the esthetic woman. If she is sue cess in this neglige dress, she pretty well understands the art of selecting, in color and style, the gown that best harmonizes with her surroundings and her own individuality, and she wears it with the air of never having consid- cred the effect at ell.
 The morning gown affected by the women of to-day is less the wrapper and more the dainty dress, in which one can appear with all propriety outside the door of her own boudoir. h it she is appropriately g0wned; and while it is not stiffened with bones, stays and interlinings, the contour of the figure ;- ,o+ so,4;raJr- LsI,la-, ,c ;p 4ba dave when the MotheT-uubbard wrapper went swiTling in uneven fnllness and slovenly fold about her feet and waist. Not that we wholly condemn this com fortable lounging-gown, which. when used in that capacity, is q comfort- giving garment; but let its use be con fined to the lounging-room, and not at the breakfast table or for the reception of morning callers. The woman who is carefully and beeonaipgly gowued in the early morning rot ouly adds ercat- ly to her appearance, from the point of good dressing, but takes on more youthful appearance, and the effect she has upon those around her is by far more pleasing than if she has the lool, of having had just time enough to throw on wrapper and reach tLe morning room to snatch bite with the rest of the household.
 At no time is the morning house gown more appreciated than in warm wealth CT, when even the most comfortable of outdoor garments seems unbearable. It's very daintiness makes one cool, and when the thinnest materials are used with the laciest of trimmings, the de light of the wearer is only equaled by the pleasing effect the tout ensemble has upon others. In autumn'and win tei. months the house gown, while quite as dainty, takes on more substantial and close-itting air, suggestingwarmth and coziness. Richer and warmer col ors are generally used, though many women cling to the dainty, delicate tints and pure white all the year round -Woman's Home Companion.
The Florence tribune., 1897-11-13
purrsnt Must Haaa

WAsHrEeToE, Nov S.-1'he United States supreme court to-day affirmed the decision of the circuit court of Cali fornia, refusing writ of habeas cor pus to William Henry Theodore Dur rant, under sentence of death for the murder of Miss Blauche Lamont at San Francisco in April, 1895. To-day's decision permits the law to take its course with the condemned man.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9.-The news that the United States supreme court had decided not to interfere with the execution of Durrant spread quickly over the city to-day and crowds of in- terested people read the announce ment eagerly from the newspaper bulletin boards. The decision of the supreme court was not unexpected here. District Attorney Barnes was much pleased with the decision. He is convinced Durrant committed the mur- ders and chafed at the delay in carry ing out the sentence. Mir. Barnes said Durrant would not have to be resen- teneed. All that was necessary would be for the district attorney, when he race,ves, .,s1 notice of the decision, to go into court and ask aaE ieEsa an order te proceed wi tn the execution ant snA