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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-02
HENRY GEORGE IS AT REST.
The Funeral Service Was n Verx
simple One.


New York November AFTER a short
simple funeral service the body Of Henry
George was finally laid to rest in Greenwood
cemetery today. Only few persons were
present at the family residence. The cere-
monies today were the antithesis of ve.-
terday's- In the home overlooking The
Narrows, where Mr.. George had lived and
worked, there was no trace of mourninu
IN accordance With the expressed wishes OF
the dead man, every bit OF crepe had been
renewed from the house.
Rev. John w. Runner of Bath Reach
conducted the funeral services. After read
Ing part OF the Episcopal service for the
dead, Dr. KRAMER paid a touching tribute
10 MI. George. He alluded to the caet tn
day was All Saints Day and therefore a
fitting occasion to commit the remains of
nenfy George, one Of the greatest OF latter
DAY SAINTS Christians to the grave.
AFTER the Lords prayer had been said hy
all, Rev Dr.. McGlynp paid a personal
tribute to the departed.
IN ancuV ten minutes after the couclison
or the exercises opportunity was offered
those In the house to take a hast loo,s M
the body in the eoIin.
Just after III O'Clock the coffin was closed
tatcn out into the rain and placed In ina
hearse. only members OF the Family and
intimate friends accompanied the -sn,s tns
70 the cemetery. The service at the sIave
was very short, being simply he burial
service Of the Episcopal church. acsides
me family OF Mr.. George there were n,es-
ent about 200 people. Ths grave. which is
si.useea on blum in a beautiful part of
GreewSod, Is quite close To the tomh NJ
tishry ward Beecher. Near at hand ,s aIsn
the grave OF Mrs. Benjamin y. Tracy
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ALABAMA.
Nine New Cases. Five RccOveries
and No Deaths at Mobit-.

Mobile. Ala. November Mime new
cases. no deaths and five recoveries is the
report of the first day of the mouth. The
new cases are Frances and John Me-
keough. Augusta street, Mrs. w. Fl. SUIT
ton, Lafayette street; II. l.. Hungerford
Government street; Henry Williamson,
Hamilton street; W. B. Davis, st. Emanuel
sureet. w. H. Krames West Dauphin
street; c. l. Yost. Lipscombe street. Henry
Davenport, Church street.
Total cases TO date, 1854; deaths, IS; re-
coveries, 1882, under treatment. AZ.
The physicians are beginning to feel the
effects OF the long strain. Two have been
taken with the fever, Drs, Sheldon and Nc
kaig, snd three others are sick, Drs. An
CELLO Festorazer, ]. r. Thomas and c. Il.
Owens, the two last among the veteran
doctors of the town. They have fever, but
1t Ia not pronounced of the yellow fever
type. Both are improving
The report from the country 10 Of the
death OF cry Ireland. colorsd female, Nv
Ing outside on st. Meadre street.
From whistler nineteen cases under treat
ment and one death Sunday--Mrs. Barbara
Agree.
From Mount Vernon the death of J. B.
Sproggins, who died at the detention camp
Sunday morning. is reported. Sprogglns
went to camp from Magazine Point. Mobile.
with his family.
Wagar. Ala, has, UP to yesterday had
forty cases and three deaths. Two pa
tients are in a critical condition The place
Is surrounded by Gordon OF guards and
egress and ingress alike are impossible.
Four new cases at Flomaton, Ala.
The rain ceased about midnight last night
and the weather today has been fair and
bracing with a stiff wind from the north
west. The temperature has been steadily
falling all day and tonight is felt the first
wintry air OF the season. It is generally
predicted that there will be heavy frost
before morning.
Montgomery, Ala.-One new case, one
death. Frcst expected tomorrow.
Montgomery, Ala, November t.--Official
rerort from Selma. Ala. is: New cases,
none, and no deaths. The only patient
under treatment, Miss Pearson, Is in a
critical condition, with tho chances against
her recovery.
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rh<yI

and the mother sickly, ffetful. ara s.!|
The woman who nealects to take re,,."s
of herself and who therefore snS3sS
weakness and disease Of the crrar1 NJ ~
manhood cannot be healthy and 1881
Her children will be puny and IT. ~
happiness will pass by on the ofhs9' {
There is no reason why every wofnar y
not be the healthy. happy mother n s-lE
and playful children if she viii 49, &c
proper care OF herself Proper car ~ss2
first of all, proper medicine for her 49, y
Or. Pierce'7 Favorite Prescriptio3' p
make any woman strong and wefl n
manly way. It cures all weakness ~
ease of the distinctly feminine orrsnis
prepares woman for motherhood H
sures the he.lth of the baby. Il ~,
parturition easy and nearly painless
%, 600 worder have testified to ia y,
in writing. druggists sell 1t and hsssI
substitute lust as good The d.
who tries to force something else nv "A
is not an no est man. He is trifinv u
your life and happiness for the saks =
greater profit :, himself. e
Mrs. r, r. Forgey, of earns, Keyapaha Z
Ncb., writes; write to you again Core
my daughter Mrs. d Billings. She has ~
two bottles of Favorite Prescription an3i
Of Golden Medical Discovery She thiriSj
medicines did her a world of good. She Ws55
fined the 18TH of February. Was siek. ~
three hours, and now has ten pound daus31
She got along nicely afterward She ~
never felt so well. She looks well and her 2
plexion is clear n
The modern business world won't =,
still or loiter to wait for the man who Sc
from headaches biliousness and dyspepG
caused by constipation. DR.. Pierce's PIe,
ant Pellets cure constipation. Of drueviu
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Hoped That Gold Democrats VIII
ksLmrn 10 TheIr AIInginnce.

Des Motnea iowa, November There
has been no change in the political sltua-
ton here during the Last forty eight hours.
The republicans say they can loae $4,000
Votes compared with last year and they will
have the 10000 plurality claimed by their
chairman.
Democratic Chairman Walsh Ia still
claiming that HIS party will Lose 10 votes.
but will gain from the geld democrats. lie
says the republicans last year polled 10000
In excess OF thel' normal vote. He thinks
those 10000 were largely those OF gold DEM
ocrats, who Will pSw vote straight demo-
crnts. No QUO can tell, however, how the
vote Will be cast tomorrow
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A TREATY on SEALING.
Expected Formal Notes VIII he Ex-
ccutcd This Week.

4
"asniustou' NoNe'n"e' : u 10 eAPeStcu
that treaty or convention between the
United States, Russia and Japan will be-
f,r,ai,,, stoned ana axecutaa 81 Tho stata
department aur'ns the present Week. carry
Ing out the proposition before the Berins
sen conference for a suspension OF the Pc
,.,,. .a,t,n., IN, nr.,ss,, ,,.aersta,,ttnr /.
'Ha.S sVa''e NV p. . -
that the signing or thus document VIII oc-
eur within the next few days. It will rep
rasa,. ,ha mria,ea effort,, of rho eonrer.
-. -,
enes' ana Win the sish'hs euhoiuaeu' 'ns
conference VIII adjourn,
The especial feature OF the treaty or con-
vention Is for the suspension OF pelsi
scaling for such a period as VIII permit the
seal herds to revive. The period OF this
suspension is not disclosed. one rnmor Is
that it Will be TOR one year, subject TO ex-
tension. Another Is that 1t Will cover a term
ct years, but the exact duration OF the sus-
pension can not be vSified
The attitude which Great Britain will a~-
sumo toward the proposition and the treaty
which rs to take its place is awaited with
much intereat, rhus far the British au-
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Internal Rexenue.

Washington, November 1 The report Of
the commissioner Of the internal revenue
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1897,
shows total receipts from all sources to
have been STAG, 1913 500, decrease as COM
pared with last year OF s3t1, 022
Important changes in consumption and
an increase Of $1.3+s,i72 In the receipts
from distilled spirits as compared with
1896 caused a decrease OF practically the
same amount IN the receipts for te<mented
liquors.
The total cost OF collection for the last
fiscal year was s2,s4s, $40, decrease over
1895 Of s237 .s22.
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MASSACHUSETTS,
Republicans Likely to Win, but
Their Vote VIII BE Cut Down.


Their vIte VIII BE Cut Down.
Boston, Mass. November 1.-The voters
in this State will tomorrow choose gov
ernor, bIeutenanS. governor, four other
State councillors and members Of both
branches OF the greut and general court
OF Legislature composed of forty senator's
and 20s representatives Local officials
VIII also be voted for in nil the counties.
and In the First congressional district
there IL to be special election to fill the
seat In the Fifty fifth congress- made va
cant by the death OF Ashley Wright. A.
great majority OF the State candidates VIII
be republicans. and the siFme State ticket
beaded by Roger Wolcott, which was elect
ed last year. will again be Endorsed. al
though probably by somewhat smaller
vote. There viii be five tickets in the
field, national, prohibition and social labor
and democratic and republican.
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Intense Feeling sim Exists, hut lit
tie Bitterness.

Louisville KY, November 1.-The cam
EtEn in Kentucky has closed and though
the bitterness which marked the light last
year is in u great degree absent, feeling
Is none the less intense. The only State
office to be filled Is thnt OF clerk OF the
appellate court. for which there are four
candidates, Ex-senator j. c. 5. blackburn
aud possible candidate Tor the unted
States senate in 1900. when Senator Lind.
says term viii expire. Is taking great in
terest in the election Of tho members OF
tha next Legislature
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London, November 1.-The New forh
correspondents Of the morning papers hesi-
tate to predict results Of todays mayor
atty election In Greater New YORK ar
Suaflav. the correspondent % the Times.
thinks the situation favorable 70 Mr.. Low
The Dafly Chnonicleis correspondent thinks
unless the unexpected happens Van Wyck
viii he elected The Daily News corre-
spondent expects Mr.. Low to win. and on
tire other hand the correspondent OF the
pai1y Telegraph believes Judge Van
wyoi'a election probable, but admits that
a posaibie landslide may elect Low.
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RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES.

The comparative statement of the re-
ceipts and expenditures of the United
States shows that the total receipts for the
month OF October were $24. 3Al, AS and the
expenditures $50, 70l ,5l2 making the excess
OF expenditures over receipts for the month
ss,3l0.0o7 and for the four months OF the
present fiscal year 5000. 0l0,
Tho receipts from customs during October
amounted to 81 ma i9i, as compared with
Sli i05,493 for October. 1896. and the re-
ceipts from internal revenue sources Sl3.-
6l4,972, "a gain OF 1851 ,I16 over last October
a year ago.
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FOURTH CLASS PosTMAsrERs.

The following fourth class postmasters
were appointed today: F. r. Fuller, Hill
lister, Tyler county, vice Is. NJ. Davis, re-
signed; 1. L. Rippetoe. Llpan, Hood coun-
ty, vice l.. d. Hearne. removed; ]. s.
Payne, Mann. Navarro county, vice W. II.
Hamilton. resigned: j. p. Hope McCul-
loch, Red River county. vice J. T. shu-
mate, resigned.
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RESERVE AGENTS..

Reserve agents for Texas National banks
have been approved as follows: National
City bank Of New York and the National
Bank of Commerce OF ST. Louis. for the
American National bank of Fort Worth
Commercial National bank OF Houston for
the First National bank of Gainesville.
Changes were made In the officers OF the
First National bank OF Comanche.
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Reecivership Case.

colnesneu, Texas, November The
Nebraska Lumber company recclvershl,
case came up Saturday at wooaville, and
tha taking cf testimony lasted till mid
nisht, when Judge West let the case rest
until he can return from Orange. 60 which
place be went yesterday TO begin his No
veneer term OF court there this morning
rne temporary receiver will continue
netaing the property until the matter a
ssssisa as 70 whether or not permanent
month before such anal hearing can No
had. eaia w
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Marshal auarnntinc s,,..,,o.

Marshall, Texas. November I.-At the
BOARD OF health meeting this afternoon Or.
swearingen. State health officer. was prss-
emf and said be thought this city could now
with perfect safety remtSe some ~ rhs
nest rigorous quarantine restrictions In ra
sard to lumber. sugar AMI moiasses fran
Louisiana. He thanked the board for its
assistance. The guagsts ranniug on pas-
sengsr trainn were taken on.
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ALL WERE CONFIRMED.
MARIsr APPOINTMENTS WE'RE o.
k.d ny GAGE.
Secretary Perkins HASN'T Received
the Red Hot Message From Grnnt.
Foarth-CIass Postmasters.

Washington. November 1-(Special.) -
The following appointments OF deputy col
lectors and inspectors in the Brownsville
collection district were announced at the
treasury department this afternoon: Rob-
ert A. Leicls, James N. Ransom, Fred e.
Starck, Jr., Damasco Lerma, Frank Moore
and Jasper A. Maltby.
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IMMIGRATION.

A statement prepared by the bureau OF
statistics shows that the number of imml-
grants arrived In the United States during
the first three months Of the present fiscal
year was ~. 29I. which is decrease OF
nearly II 800 as compared with the same
period last year
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HASN'T RECEIVED LETTER.

Up tc late hour tonight Secretary Per-
letter which was published in today's
Post and on which The Post correspondent
was instructed to interview him, He
would not talk on synopsis OF the let
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lowering to BE Communicated.

Washington. November /. - When the
president returns a courtmartiai will be Or
derpd to try Captain lowering, the officer
who has recently heen subjected to a court
OF inquiry at Fort Sheridan for alleged
abuse OF Private Hammond.
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BUSINESS MATTERS.

Calvert, Texas. November l,--James AL
lard, doing a saddle and harness husaess
here. filed deed Of trust to @. s. Meredith
Mith notes anu accounts to secure creditors
Liabilities $4,000 ASS ts $4,000.
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Washington, November Tho report of
General Graham commanding the depart
ment Of Texas, has been made. II shows
that the troops are in good condition and
under good discipline.
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MISSISSIPPI.
suspect Died mt Durnnt, No Use for
an EXPERT Now

jackson. Miss. November The State
board Of health tonight issued the following
official statement: One new case OF yell
low fever is reported from Edwards and
three from Militia Yuma. There are no new
cases at other infected points
The following telegram was received
from DR. Toward at Durant Patient dead
Gied OF yellow fever: have no use for ak
pert now.
Scranton. Miss.-Six new cases. one
death.
Pascagcula-Three new cases.
Bay St. Louis, Miss.-Sevsn new cDses;
Biloxi, nine cases, one death.
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PENNSYLVANIA
Both Parties Figure That Victory Ia
Certain.

Philadelphia. Pa., November The
campaign Just closed has been an excep-
uonally quiet one. The State officers to be
elected are the State treasurer and AUDITOR
general Republican Chairman Elxins nre-
diets a republican plurality OF II 600. while
on the other hand democratic Chairman
hstrman says the democratic candidates
VIII have q plurality OF $4,000.
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MEN lERSEY
Democrnts WIN Probably Make
Gains in Legislatures

New York November /. The election In
New Jersey tomorrow promises to be de-
eided upon very light vote. There Is DO
SUITE officer TO be elected this year and
the election hinges largely upon local and
county issues.
SIX counties elect State senator's. who
VIII held over to vote for successor
to James II, Smith as United STATES sena-
tor. The democrats will probably make
gains. especially in the lower house.
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providing penalty for overcharges by
common carriers. There were five cases
appealed from the State supreme court by
the express company. The Judgment of
the State court was against the express
company and today's opinion confirms that
Judgment.
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Washington, November i.-Consul Burke
at chihuahua, Mexico, in a report to the
state department. says that the mercan-
tie business there Is IN the hands OF the
German anu French traders. There has
been a falling of 10 irnEorts. the greatest
decline being In cotton textiles. due to
the re-establ.shment OF cotton mills.
The importation % wooden manufactures
beer and ice have also decreased.
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La'irangc Texas. November l.--Mr. Otto
henther' doing general merchandise bus
iness at carmins. filed deed Of trust IN
tne clerks office. naming A. W. Kcliatt as
signse. The assignment is for the beuefl,
% ~ creditors who VIII consent 70 accent
their proportional share OF the ea,ats ara
fully discharge him FROM their resns,tiva
eAims' Total assets. consisting II me
9oods, wares and fixtures contained In Ia
store and all accounts and notes. estimated
~ SllSI; total liabilities st2al94.
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APPOINTMENTS PREDICTED.

1t was said tonight that on the presi-
dents return from Ohio he will take UP
the papers on the FL Paso collectorship.
the Austin internal revenue coilectorship
and tho mairshalship for the San Antonio
district.
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PUBLIC DEBT INCREASED.
Expenditures Nine Millions Greater
Than Receipts in October,
S2os. Oss.Oq9 IN CASH IN TREASURY.
Large Decrease In the Circulation NJ
National Bank Notes-Lsrwe De-
crease In Immigration.

Washington, November THE monthly
statement of the public debt shows that at
the close of business on October 30, 1897,
the debt. less cash in the treasury
amounted to sl.020 5s3,so1. an increase for
the month OF So, Al. 1888. This increase Is
partly accounted for by decrease in tho
amount Of cash on hand. The debt Is
rccapituIated rs follows:
interest," bearing debt .,--...... ysff3'o'ooo
Debt on which interest ceased
since maturity ........ -......'t l,ool'iop
Debt bearing no interest ...... 37sS25'aso
ro,a, 81 ,22S, 320 $50
This amount, however does not include
$3.50, 445. g63 In certificates and treasury
notes outstanding, which are offset BY an
euunl amount OF cash in the treasury
The cash balance in the treasury is cias-
sifled as follows o. ..-
Gold ...... -...,,.. ...'..'''. %l1v'oo. '-vo
Silver ......... ...... -....... oupool'9fo
PAPER ....... ...... .......... iA',ftA'""'
Bonds. dlsbursing officers bal
ancas, etc ......... .......... lh'fa''''o
Total ......... -......--.. s'"|o' i'poo,""'
Against this there are demand liabilities
amounting 10 sG23, 9i3s57 leaving the net
cash balance in the treasury $zDS,oooo os'
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TENNESSEE.
Only Two New Cnses. hut One Death
at Memphis.

Memphis November THE fever sit
uation in this city and vicinity is much
more encouraging today. The official re-
port for the twenty-four hours ending at
0 o'clock was two new cases and one death.
r. -srthsr csaaitisns are most favor
able. indications tonight suggesting freez-
ing weather tomnrrow.
New cases-Jehn Piunkett tcolored), rear
Ioe e Goslse street. near St. Paul; Nslcoln
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Total circulation Of National
hank notes ..............$ 1920, 047 ,6S5
Deerease for the month ..,. tAs 265
Deerause FOR the yenr ......... 4,S5O022
Circulation based on the United
States bonds ............. 203 92e $50
Decrease for che month ... LAG $40
Decrease for the yeur ........ Il, 5s3 064
Circulation secured by lawful
money ..... ...... .... 26,l20 6S5
Increase for the month ..... 500, 975
Increase for the year ...,... 7,733.0i2
United States registered bonds
on deposit--
To secure circulating notes. 227 SEQ
To secure public deposits. II OT5, 500
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TIME TELLS.

First impressions may not be enough
clearly show the difference hetweeA
first, second or third class physician.
specialist, but she length of time II ~
TO thoroughly cure a delicate disease V
the story. DIR. Hathaway q Co. cure
diseases peculiar to mnn or womarA1
quickly, safely ard surely. Consuitau
free at office or by mail.
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NAr1nNAr. nANK MONIES.

The monthly statement Of the comp
troller OF the currency shows the circula-
ton of National bank notes on October 80
to have been as follows:
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Hendsrson, Texas. November LIS. n.
sew q Mount Enterprise. Rusk county,
MIA ehatteI n,artgage today on hls stnek
- nenin9 y. = Gsklin trustee.
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Mcdowell Argyle avenue. north Of N
Raleigh road. outside city.
Death,--F. H. Venn. 344 Vance street
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MINT sTATNMENr.

The monthly statement OF the director OF
the nldnt shows that the coinage executed
during October. 1897, aggregated SO, 426,50o.
as follows.
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Address or cali ON DR. HATH The !
co. 40 Alamo Piazza. san Antcrihs
Mail treatment given BY sefAhe &
Question Bianlls. No / nor msnfed H.
women. No. TOR skin Diseases oux
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SPECIFIC BLOC
POISONING.
SYPHILIS.
NERVOUS
DEBILITY
STRUCTURES Y
HYDROCELEs Z
VARIOCEE,...
RIIEUAlATISA
KIDNEY AND y
BLADDER
TROUBLES.
PIMPLES.
ULCERS. \.
PILES, /,
,CATARRH. 4
AND ALL
DISEASES 4
OF
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Against this there are demand liabilities
amounting 10 1928 9l3,s57 leaving the net
rawh balance in the treasury sos, OBJ, OBJ.