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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-03


Jack Nvsrhardt night before last a v y I :
Bernard Athletic club. left teWn i0r1 N
under TIE firm impression ttnt ~
got, In the Language Of the rin9, tne 's1
end OF H." for four reasons. II TIE IN
place. such crowd was In the arsnH
night Of the fight that the ttruo(0to,
will DO remembered, almost kAvo Woy un@
counterfeit tickets said to have been 49,
In at the door: third. Kid McP&rtianA ~
lieves, although he made no fuss about ~
that no should have been given Tia a1<@
clsion; and last, but net least, upon ~
authority Of Dan Rysn, manager Of thd
club. II was given out that KID Mcrart-
land was beaten out Of all tho money
Of HIS friends.
Mcrartland's share Of the proceeds ~
$ts14.f5.
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A BONE OF CONTENTION.
France Will Reach Out for Alsa &C.
Lorraine,
But GERMANY SAYS HANDS OFF. :
Battle of Sedan Comm GRATED I'm
Berltn--French Chamber VIII
Ratify the Treaty.

Berlin, September 1.-The anniversary
OF the battle OF Sedan wac celebrated here
with much less enthusiasm than usual,
the evident desire being to diyest the On
niversary OF all elements Irritating to
France. Flags were flying from the pub
lie buildings and the school children were
given a Holiday. stu smarting under the
completion of the Russian Franco alliance,
most of the German papers embrace tho
opportunity to convey to France hint
that she must abandon any idea Of the
restoration of Alsaoe- Lorraine
The Tageblatt says that when France
shall have learned to accustom herself to
this irreyocable fact that the celebration.
Of Sedan day will be superiluous. The
democratic organs urge the abolition OF
what they term a useless celebration.
The evening papers comment severely
upon Premier Meline's want OF tact in
sending reply to the message OF congrat-
hilation OF the Alsace Lorraine society
upon the signing Of the alliance. thus en-
couraging the members In an act which,
from the German point OF view. involves
high treason. 1t is believed however, that
the incident will be amicobly adjusted by
its being declared misunderstanding.
Berlin, September Alt is asserted on re-
liable authority that the German govern,
ment will demand from France an expla-
nation OF the dispatch sent by NJ. Melino,
the French premier, in reply to the mes
sage OF rongratulation OF the Alsace- Lor-
raine society upon the signing Of the
Franco Russian alliance, in which dispatch
NJ Meline expressed the hope OF re-
Union OF Asace- Lorraine with the French
republic.
demand satisfaction for the excuses COM
mitted before the German embassy In Paris
On Inc evening oil lTSslutut iuTe . Tetulh
from his visit to Russia.
Paris, September 1.-The attitude OF the
French press and public towards Germany
is distinctly more resoiute than 1t was be-
fore the Franco Russian alliance was an
nounced.
Various rumoro concerning TIC govern
ment's intentions are in circulation, among
others one to the effect that upon the TO-
assembling of the chamber OF deputies NJ.
HanotauX, the minister of foreign affairs,
Will make an important speech on the sub
ject of the alliance, which Will -everberate
through the country. and the chamber will
Immediately adjourn without trans1cting
any further business 1t is also reported
that the government intends TO dissolve
the chamber and appeal to the country In
the assurance that the popularity OF the
Meline cabinet Is so great that the whole
radical opposition will be swept away.
This state of affairs is partly due TO tho
celebration of the anniversary OF Sedan
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SOLUTION OF THE PROBLEM.
The Governor Mny Clear the Jails
of Minor Offenders.

Atlanta, Ga. September 2.--The misde-
meanor prisoners OF Georgia arc on the
verge Of universal amnesty which Cover
nor Atkinson may issue at any moment.
The continual obstacles which ARE being
placed in the way OF the governors eff
forts to force tho cancellation OF the pri-
yate contracts have angered him con-
siderably and he has expressed his lnten-
tIon to clear the jails by a Wholesale par
don, II nothing short OF that extreme step
viii accomplish the purpose. The con-
tractors who have the benefit OF the labor
OF two regiments Of men for almost moth
ing are strongly entrenched politically and
hold, though in check, the proper official
agencies through which the work OF re-
lease should DO done. The county solicit
Tors gain their salaries through the hire OF
these conyicts, hence their delay in moving
for clearing out OF the system. The gov
ernor declaree that he may bc forced to
empty the jails, but that the cause to be
attained would justify IL.
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PERRY, THE MURDERER.
Invited Governor to Come to HIS
Cell, but He Didn't.

Cell, but He Didn't.
Atlanta, Ga, September al have In
vited Governor Atkinson to call upon me at
2 80 this afternoon, said ii, S. Perry. the
condemned murderer, 'fof the purpose OF
talking over the little difference between
us. Lanier outraged my wife and Shot
him to death for 1t. BY the suppression OF
testimony was convicted OF murder. My
wife presented the truth to the governor
in an effort to secure a pardon for me. The
governor has refused her request. Now"
said the prisoner as he blew pun OF
smoke through his grated CELL Il have
asked the governor TO step over to my cell
and let us talk over the difference of opin--
ion. | am suro he Is wrong and | can con-
vince him that he Is II he VIII come over"
The governor, however, upon receipt OF
tho invitation refused to come across and
sent word to the prisoner that he could
call on him by attorney "Oh. that's just
like Bill Atkinson." said Perry. He's al
ways on the fence The gallows upon
which Perry Is to hang next Wednesday
liz being repainted a bright red color.
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Washington. September 1.-The flgur
OF the exports from the United States 4
July show an increase over the CORRESPOND
Ing month last year OF about si,3O0,0(
The domestic exports last year were u
largest In our history. The exports in J,f
were 500. 1885, ITO. The exports for tho III!
seven months OF the calendar year wg
S5i9, ga3.S79, against s500.C0S.005 for 4
first seven months OF last year. The .
ports a. agricultural products show
eight decrease during the period, Will
those OF manufactured products increase
Tho exports OF gold for July were IS 40;
500. against sll,o3l. AS for July, 1895. a
for the first seven months of this year We
$50, j5o.07l, against s54. 922.5iS for the 70
responding period last year. The expot
OF silver for the first seven months OF IL
were $32.s59,20 against s36.0S5.b59 III
wear.
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ONE HAS CONFESSED.
A NOTED MOONsHiNEH CAPTURED
ny THE POSSE.
Hiding Place of the Taylor
Murucrcrs.

Little Rock, Ark, September John
church, noted moonshi1or was cap
tured In the mountains today. He made n
full confession and promised to aid In the
capture Of Others implicated In the murder
OF Captain Taylor and party. The posse
proceeded with Church under heavy
guard after warning him that any attempt
at treachery would be paid for with his
life. The posses are now thought to be In
Newton county.
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COLORADO POPULlsTs.
Nominee for Judge of the Supreme
Court Was selected.


Court Was Selected.
Salida, Colo, September about 200
delegates gathered here to attend the State
convention Of the populist party today
Among them were nearly all the prominent
persons who have been identified with the
party IN the past, The silver republican
convention meets tomorrow Mt Glenwood
Springs and the regular mckinley VOL
cotD republican convention tomorrow IN
Denver. Tho democratic State convention
VIII also be held In that city Monday. Sep
tembcr .. Only one State officer Justice
Of the supreme court. Is to be elected this
fall II is understood that the Wolcott re-
publicaBs viii nominate Judge Hayl the
retiring member OF the supreme court, al
though no was a silver republican and
voted for Bryan last year. Judge Hayl Is
likely also TO be the nominee OF the silver
republican and the democratic conventions.
County officers are TO DO elected throughout
tho State and the interest In tho campaign
will center mainly In these contests, The
Mckinley republicans are seeking alliances
with the other wing of the party. and In q
few counties their efforts in this direction
have becn successful.
State Chairman Hamilton Armstrong
called today's convention to order prompt
ly Only two women delegates were In ut
tendance Judge Frank Overs was elected
temporary chairman by reclamation. Judge
Overs In brief speech expressed his con-
fldence that the party would win. The
democratic party before the next presidcn-
tiai election, ha said, would be controlled
by capitalists and the peoples party alone
would be standing for reform. After the
appointment Of committees a recess was
taken. THIS afternoon Judge William Cab
bert was nominated for the supreme court
bench on rising vote
The platform demands the independent
and free coinage OF silver and sufficient
volume Of paper money TO be issued by the
government and denouncee government by
Injunction
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GERMANY CAUSES TROUBLE.
Reply Refuses to Consider Loan
Question Except After Pence.

Question Except After Pence
Athens, September Ain response 20 the
offer OF the government to eoueede certain
revenues as a guarantee for the claims OF
the bondholders the reply OF Germany,
which was received yesterday. refuses TO
enter into any discussion with reference
to old loans until the peace conference
shall have arrived at a decision upon the
whole financial question. This reply hes
created disagreeable impression. The
German minister today had an Interview
with Premier Rail-, who subsequently,
with the other ministers. conferred with
the king. The British government reSo-
iutely adheres to the Salisbury demand
for the complete evacuation OF Thessaly by
Turkish troops independently OF any imam
cial question.
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Santa Rosa, Cal, September "A letter
has been received by Deputy Postmaster
w. B. Giiges, from his son Joseph, who is
3 member of the crew OF the United States
gunbcat Concord. The letter is dated N.
noau August %. and gives details OF the
deSertion of fcrty-five men from the Con-
cord during It's cruise in alaskan waters.
1t says: Some OF the boys got the gold
fever and ran away. hut were brought
hack and are now in double irons. TIE
ship lost fortyfiye good seamen. but II
they are fools enough 10 go ana starve this
winter they are not fit for the ship"
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CONSULTING AUTHORITIES.
Attorney General In Dcvoting Niue
Time to section ~.


Washington. September 1.-THE attornq
general is devoting much OF his time TIL
week to tho preparation OF his decision
tho question involved In the interpretatio
OF section 20 of the Dlngley tariff law re
latlng to discriminating duties. Ho Is eS
hnusting all tho authorities and carcfull
weighing all tho arguments. 1t rs nc
probable that tho decision Will be real
until next Monday. Mr. McKenna has nc
yet decided whether the present decislo.
viii cover all the controverted question
involved In the section that has been re-
ferred to him and there seems to be /
strong probability that the Forthcoming
decision Will not decide the question raise
as 20 whether the omission OF the wore
"act Of congress- from tho present SEQ
ton repeats section 422s OF the revise
statutes, thereby imposing the 10 per ceI
discriminating duty on goods imported Y
the vessels OF countries not exempt by OF
press treety stipulation. II moi 1t WI
DO covered In some future decision.
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Boilers Did Not nominate,

Philadelphia. Pa, September 1.-The
State executive committee OF the Jcffer-
sonian or gold democrats today decided by
vote OF II to 10 not to place any can
didates In the field for State treasurer and
auditor general. The committee then ad-
journed to meet at the call OF the chair
man. The resolutions adopted deplored the
action OF the recent democratic State con-
yentlon as again "folsting upon the demo-
cratic organization, the exploded heresies
Of populism. cheap money and repuda-
ton "
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soutbern DOG. WON.

Morris. MINI. September 2.--In the field
trial OF the Continental club Of American
ORGANIZATIONS the Blue Ribbon derby was
won by Pearl r.. owned by DR.. +. NJ.
Rogers OF New Albany. Miss. Sport McA..
owned by J J. odnm OF Birmingham, Ala.
was second. The preliminary heaH Of the
Excelsior stakes were run today.
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PLANTER FOUND DEAD.
John u. Pickett Discovered with n
stnb wound In the Neck.

' ''"""" ." 'hc NCcA'
Vicksburg Miss. September 2 John y.
Puckett. d prominent planter OF Ouachita
parish, Louisiana, was found dead In
lonely part Of the city at an carly hour
this morning. An investigation by the
coroner proved that stab wound in he
neck caused death. A relative OF Pickett
could throw no light upon the tragedy, but
II Is believed here to have resulted from
some family trouble and that Pickett
either committed suicide or was killed for
revenge by some one. The affair has
caused great excitement here. The police
say they have no clue. but are satisfied
that they have discovered traces OF a dead
ly struggle negr the fatal spot.
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Victim of an ExpIosIon.

Atlanta. Ca. September 2--Howell Cobb.
q son OF Captain John A. Cobb OF Ameri-
Gus and a grand son OF General Howell
Cobb, one time speaker OF the house of
representatives and secretary OF the treas
ury In Buchanan's cabinet, was instantly
killed this morning by the explosion Of
the boiler Of an engine ON his plantation
near Americas. He was ~ years old and
leaves a wife and two little children.
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C.ar and wiliinn, 10 Meet.

Berlin. September "A newspaper Of
this city announces that the ear and car
ina will come to Darmstadt about the mid
die Of September aud will remain there
about ten days. II Is possible that meet
ing between the GEAR and Emperor Will
lam will take place, although according to
his programme Emperor William will be In
Hungary then.
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Aeronaut Going to KIondiisc.

Toronto, Ont, September 2.--Aeronaut
Loo Stevens has successfully tested his
now generator for manufacturing gas, and
rays he will leave for the Klondke the lat
ter part OF this month. Stevens also de-
clares he will go to Androes rescue. pro-
vided his latter experiments are successful
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Washington. September 2. - BrigadI
General Ruggles VIII retire September
having ielched the age limit. Gcnei
Ruggles las had very active career I
the past four years he had been adiuta
general OF the army. He has had twent
three years service west OF the Mississip
river, and during the war participated
thirteen engagements. II Is generally y
lievcd that General Beck. now acting adj
tant general, will succeed General EuI
p1pR
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Bank FniIurc Reported.

Washington. September 1.-The conn
,roller OF the currency was advised todL
OF the failure OF the First National ba
of Greeneburg. Ind. II had a capital stcI
OF 100000. and on July 25 the deposI
were $Sf. 900. Examiner Packard has be-
instructed to take charge. This u I
first bank failure reported to tho comptrd
Ter for come time.
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Simla, September 2.--colonel Abbott,
with two guns and squadron Of the
Eighteenth Bengal lancers and the First
regiment OF Silks. attacked 1900 OF the en-
envy at Dambkado on the road from
Hangu TO Thul. The Oraksais fed. the
cavalry failing TO cut off their retreat.
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silver Miners wages Cut.

LeadvilIe. Colo. September 2.-owing To
the fall in the price Of silver. the Mahala
mine employing about fifty men. has an
nounced a reduction In wages from 50 10
$3.50. The men accepted the reduction,
The Nabala is one Of the largest silver
prodllcars in the district.
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To Succeed Draper.

Boston. Mass, September 2.--Acting
Governor Crane today appointed az COM
missioner TO the Tennessee exposition Cen
orai Curtis Child. Jr., TO succeed r.. 8.
Draper who has been called to Europe on
business. Tho executive council confirmed
the nomination.
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Thex nid Not Eirht.

San Francisco, Cal. September 1T
fight advertised for tonight between I
Joe McAuliffe and Jack stelzner did I
take place. There was dispute about /
purse and the Tight was declared on 4
the small crowd gathered ct Wooduagl
pavilion left IN disgust.
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rmenty-ThIrd RegIment SURVIVOR.

Fremont. Ohio. September 2.-The re-
union OF the survivors OF the Twenty third
regiment OF Ohio volunteers infantry was
held hero today. President Mckinley. who
was member Of this regiment. and many
other distinguished survivors were in at
tendance.
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Looking for a Traii.

Ottawa, Ont, September "A detach-
ment of mounted police, six men and an in
spector, started overland from Edmonton
to the Yukon mining district today. 1t Is
expected that trail will be found for
miners and cattle going TO the Yukon.
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Constantinople, September 2.--The trial
of Kafedji oskla and the seven other Ar
menians arrested In connection with the
bomb outrage at the porte on August is
and the two abortive attempts to cause OK
ploslons at other points in the city. was
begun today.
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Consul General Lee Denies.

Washington, September Consul Gen.
eral Lee has cabled the state department.
having reference to certain newspaper
statements published recently, that no
newspaper correspondent has desk room
in the consulate or avails OF the service
OF the consular clerk during office hours.
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has not been accorded us, although we
have religiously satisfied the representa-
ton and demands of Washington in many
cases which were not Justified There
fore there is all the more reason that the
United States should meet the demands Of
q nation whose interests have been de-
stroyed by many American citizens"
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A Murderer Erccuted.

Columbus. Ohio. September S.-Fra1
Mueller was electrccuted at 1880 :. 4
He murdered Mrs. Aiuda Miller. the vi
OF his employer at Black Lick. A pitrl
fork and axe were the weapons be usl
to execute the atrocious deed.
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San Sebastian, September 2.--General
Woodford and the Duke Of Tetuan. the
Spanish minister for foreign affairs. met
informally today and arranged September
10 as the day for the presentation TO the
queen regent Of General Woodford's ere
dentials
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Providence, r. l., September 2.-Profes-
sor Andrews said TODAY that he has taken
under consideration the request of the
Brown university corporation that he with
draw his resignation.
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visited Tie Executive.

Boston. September 2.--Governor Asa
Bushnell OF Ohio called on Acting Gov
ernor Crane at the State house. Mrs.
Bushnell accompanied him
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nroI.c N wherI Record.

Detroit. Mich. September 2.--Michaels
broke Lesns's American paced hour record
today--32 miles l02 wards, against 81
mlles l02 yards inch made at Boston.
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water Valley, Miss, September 2.-Yalo-
busha county's first bale Of new cotton was
brought to this city today and sold for 8
cents. Blight, rust and worms have ap-
peared In this section 10 an alarming ex-
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a IsRACE GAME.

"kfd" Mcfarland Got the Worst OF
IL All Around.
New Orleans. September 2.-'Kid' Nc
Partland. the lightweight pugilist who met
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Fired on Turkish Troops.

Athens, September 2.-Advices received
here cay that the insurgents In Crete fred
on tho Turkish troops on Wednesday. The
latter returned the fire. but no casualties
occurred.
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Thc nrIti.hl noctor..

Montreal. September 2. In the surgeon
division OF the British Medical association
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occurred.
KING of stam NIsitcd nismarc

Friedcrichsruhe, September 1.-THE king
OF Siam paid q visit to Prince Bismarck
today. His majesty lunched with the ex-
chancellor and they remained IN CONVEX
sation for long time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-14

portion of the train about 800 yards
east.
ssThe robbers who stood guard over
the conductor and brakeman dipped
into their pockets, getting about $50.
Then they left them and went to the
express car. They forced an en-
trance and dragged me out.
"They took my gun and $25 in cash
and made me walk to the part OF the
train that had been left standing.
About two dozen sticks of dynamite
were placed upon the large safe in
which through business is carried.
The small local safe was then placed
on top of 1t. A match was applied to
the fuse, but the bandits were evil
IDENTIFY inexperienced in handling dyn-
amite. The fuse did not ignite.
Without waiting to make second at
tempt, the robbers went away.
"When it appeared to be all over
the trainmen went to the engine and
express car. The little safe was lifted
of the big one and the dynamite
was thrown out. The train was coup
led together and we pulled out St.
Louisward."
When asked as to the amount of
money contained In the two safes,
Messenger Fritts declined to answer.
"I make all of my reports to the
company employing me-" said he.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-14
YELLOW PINE,
La Crosse Lumber Co.
FARMERS FEEDING CATTLE.
Pasture Burned Up and Water Of All
Kinds Scarce.

ASSUMPTION, ILL.,, Oct. 6.-The con-
tinued drought Is fast becoming seri-
ous in this section; 10 to IL weeks
have passed without rain and the
country is burning and drying up. The
air is full Of flying dust, which is three
to four inches thick on the roads;
streams have dried up and fish are
dying in large numbers. Stock wells
are giving ont and pastures are burn
ed. Wheat sowing has been stopped and
wheat that was sown and came up Ia
dying from drought and ,hinch bugs.
The hot dry winds have ripened the
corn q month too soon and viii great
ly injure the quality Of yield. The
temperature has been from 90 to 90
degrees, the hottest ever known here
by the oldest settlers In October.
Farmers have commenced feeding
their cattle and some are hauling
water for stock.