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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-15
GOMEZ CAPTURES SANTA CLARA
He Receives Fresh Recruits and Hn..
Well Equipped Army.

lie receives FreNn NeCruttN ana ItNe
Well Equipped Army.
| New York January l5.--The Press this
morning claims to have received news
through private channels that General
| Maxine Gomez stormed and captured the
| important city of Santa Clara on January
| o and Is now moving on Havana with
! is, 600 men The famous cavalry lead
or, Quintin Banderas. was mortally
wounded the Press says, and General
I.uquo. commanding the Spanish, was also
wounded.
| The news received last night said that
the losses were Spanish, estimated Killed
and wounded, 900; prisoners, 700; cannon
captured. 1856; rifles in the Spanish arsenal.
5000. with plenty of ammunition.
Cubans. Killed and wounded, 1900. which
is 600 moro than the Spanish loss
The Press quotes Carlos Roloff as saying
the report is credible The junta has no
news.
According to the Press advices the garri-
son of Santa Clara had been reduced to
1000 men, while Gomez had 5000 men, 600o
being armed, on January he infested the
city which was well fortified Gomez sent
The infantry under General Rabl to the west
OF the city. The cavalry, 1000 strong. under
Quintin Banderas, was placed on the other
three sides, its main strength being on the
west On the 9Th, TIN and Stb there were
skirmishos. General Luque. commander of
the garrison was wounded on the latter
day, On the 9th, at daybreak the Cubans
closed in on the town and the cavalry
charged over the Spanish earthworks. put
ting the enemy TO light. Banderas fell,
while leading his men, and died soon after.
Gomez gave his men only nights rest ana
then, leaving a garrison Of 1900 men, he
pushed on to the west Those of his men
who had no arms were armed from the
Spanish arsenal. so that in lighting men
he was nearly as strong as before the bat
tie. No sooner had the news of the fall OF
Santa Clara reached the planters around
! the country than they began 10 flock to
Gomez's standard. Every mile he went he
got new recruits Tho news received last
night says he now has an army of Is 900
well equipped men.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-15
Awaiting an Operation.

New York January 14.-Captain Phiio
McGffen. formerly OF the Unted States
navy and who commanded the Chinese
battleship Cheng Yeng AT the naval battle
of the Yalu on September II. 1894, is at
the post graduate hospital awaiting a sur
X cal operation. 1t Is currently reported
that his Mad " unhinged, but that the
surgical operation to remove small frag-
ncnt of Japanese shell that presses on
h $ brain will restore his faculties. I he
tain McGiffen is insane or even seriously
ill.,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-15
STUMPED.

ham, which arrived in port THIS morning
from Boston. had quite an unexpected ad-
venture just before daylight today when
off The bar. being mistaken for iili3,ster
by the dispatch boat Dolnhin.
The olphin's search light was being
used almost constantly and SO discovered
the Delaware lying rather close in shore.
The light showed the steamship that il
was too near shore and 1t Immediately
needed out. At tho same time winch
going ont, which had lost its position. the
compass failing to work, instead of pro.
cecding south, headed east. apparently "a
meet the Delaware. This aroused the stIs-
picion of the Dolphn's officers and the
vessel went in pursuit OF tho two craft
soon overhauling them. An officer was put
aboard each vessel and they were escorted
back to tho bar The officer aboard the
Delaware reporting that vessel was all
right, she was allowed to come to the city
the officer still remaining on board The
captain OF the launch explained matters
satisfactorily and was allowed to proceed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-15
No Division Among Insurgents.

New York, January 1i.-General Carlos
Rolofi. secretary OF war of the republic of
Cuba. has received letter from Barto
lone Maso. vice president of Cuba. dated
province OF Santiago de Cuba. Senior Maso
writes. There Is not the slightest diyis-
ion among ourselves. Neither have we
had II In mind TO desist from anything in
the civil government, as President ciave-
land said in his mes.age. All the author
ities here work within the circle OF their
respective functions. subordinate to the
constitution and in perfect accord with The
council OF government, Which is strong and
will continue firm in ifs place. receiving
respect from all. And, II at any time there
has been ary difficulty, 1t has disappeared
immediately all us being inspired by high
patriotic ends ! aud all my colleagues in
the government are satisfied with the work
OF he delegation, and beg of you to make
this fact known to all the delegates.
Mfstakeu fnr Filibuster.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-15

Havana. January 14.--Luis someilisn,
native OF Cuba. but an American citizen
whose trial on the charge OF rebeiine
against the government has just been end
ed, was sentenced today to imprlsonmens
for life. Counsel will appeal to the kup7eme
oour, at Madrid on account OF the pros
ceedIngs, Y ~ 4
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suuuisI, Dcninis.

Madrid. January h.--Semi-official de-
NAL is published that Spain and ne United
States have arrived at an agreement TO-
gardlng tho terms of settlement OF the
Cuban question. Senior Canovas del Gas-
tiilo says at the present there Is no quoA-
tion OF the introduction OF reNfhs -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-15
TODRTS FEATURES.


Cubn.
Denial that negotiations between tho
United States and Spain have been con-
cl,rded.
Someillan sentenced to life !mprison-
ment. lie will appeal
Letter to Quesada from Cuba His opin-
ion of the situation.
Red Cross society rendered it's services
to Cuba.
Gomez captures Santa Clara.
Women taken from a dance. tortured
and murdered.
Captain of the Three Friends backs up
Moneys statement.
Foreign.
Insurgents In the Philippines surrender.
Princess of Chimay Caramon refused to
see the king of Servia; she and her Gypsy
lover 30 to Nice.
An ordinance fixing import charges pass
ed at Curacao
Victory for Spain in the Philippine
Islands.
z People fleeing from the plague in India.
Donations for Indian famine sufferers.
Domestic.
The president vetoed the bill establish
Ing court at Beaumont
The senate PASSED the free homestead
bill.
The house passed bill subjectng tmt-
taton dairy products TO the laws of the
States into which they are transported.
Decided to reopen the Pacific railroad
question.
I'latt nominated for senator by the re-
publican caucus in New York
Hanna to succeed Senator Sherman.
Mitchell nominated for senator in Ore
gon.
Sport.
McGulgan accepts McMeekin's challenge
for colt race
Colored baseball league for Texas organ
lied
Corbett-Fitzsimmon fight to be pulled
off in Mexico.
Railroads.
Galveston and New Orleans coming So
suddenly Into prominence as shipping
ports has caused the merchants OF the
North and East to take action against
them. Generalization sn grain rates is
expected.
The death roll In 1896
The Houston East and West Texas mee-.
ing for today will be adjourned until Jan
uary q.
Time cards of the Santa Fe and the
Houston and Texas Central.
Who Mr.. Drew .s.
Santa Fe officials coming South.
The Houston East ard West Texas
changes some OF its offices TO coupon
ticket offices.
state.
Texas republicans go to Canton TO ask
the president elect to appoint John Grant
on his cabinet.
Newspaper men at the State capital or
garize club
Several cities want their charters amend
ed.
Bill creating a Federal court at Beau-
mont said TO be vetoed by President Cleve-
land.
The battleship Texas will visit Calves
ton about February l6.
The Markets.
Cotton futures lower at Liverpool; a few
points higher in the American markets.
Good demand for spot cotton; Houston
mi1dling held at 15-l6c.
Wheat advanced sc closing at SOFA
SOssc.
Stock market extremely narrow; tone
firm and movement of prices upward;
speculation professional.
Bonds continued to advance. with well
distributed salee
Local.
The Turnvcre,n celebrates It's forty-third
anniversary.
Sketch OF tho early schools of Houston.
Partial programme of the r. E. Lee an
n.versary entertainment.
The Grace-Watson ana EIouse-3arden
ituptials,
Death of II. S. Klmball.
A tandem ride from Galveston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-15

Shields today Tho prisoners wore held In
$4,000 bail each for an examination on Sat
urday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-15
ANOTHER DENIAL.

waiting Attitude.
Washington, January lit is positively
and authoritatiycly denied that the United
States and Spain have practically concluded
an agreement regarding terms OF peace to
he offered the insurgents for the settlement
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-15
The Markets..
Local.

The Turnvcre,n celebrates it's forty-third
anniversary
Sketch OF tho early schools of Houston.
Partial programme of the r. E. Lee an
n.versary entertainments.
The Grace-Watson ana Housed arden
uuptials.
Death of II. S. Klmball.
A tandem ride from Galveston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-15

Mistaken fos Fiiibustcr.
Jacksonville. Fla, January 1.-THE
Clyde steamship Delaware. Captain Ingra-
Evening star., 1897-03-16
THE PEWS SOLD QUICKLY
Effect of President NcKinley.s Al
tending the Metropolitan VI. r.. Churc,

'ShuAhS the metropolitan VI. f.. Church
The annual renting of pews at Metropolis
tan Methodist Episcopal Church for the
ensuing year held last evening from
80 10 10 o'clock at the church.
The attendance was large. and much en-
thus!asm was manifested The fact that
1t Is understood that President Mckinley
VIII attend the church during his term of
Office had a marked influence on the de-
mand for pews, and within nalf an hour
alter the meeting began one-half the pews
and single sittings were taken
Inc committee having the matter in
chars" vas composed of Mess-s James
NJ Hclmes. A. b. Duval and G. W GRAY.
each of whom had a diagram of the audi
iorlum and circulated among :ae audi
ence.
Tie two center aisles. in the righ- Of
which is the Presidents pew. were. con-
sldefed the most desirable and th, prices
ranged iron 800 TO SO, the latter being
Tor the pc" farthest from the puIrjt an !
neareSt the door, and the former figure fo-
tne hrst eight nearest the pulpit. IN the
si"e rows the figures We're frcm $50 down
to SO. 0 = II
mrs +. a. Haines of Capitol Hill who
mas rented the Presidents pew ror a num-
Der OF years past, but was forced 10 ralin-
quish Ii because it is desired by he church
authorities to retain it for the use of Pres
ideht MchIlley, was fortunate enough to
get one adjoining and fully as Desirable
Other near neighbors of the President viii
ne "; hlshop hurst. Mrs. General Logan. r.
w; 1allmadge. NJ. CT. Emery Rev DR.
J:"hnston's family, ex-Representa tive J. ID.
iaylor OF OHIO, Mrs. T l.. TuIioch and
Mrs. S. ID. La Fetra
Evening star., 1897-03-16
Reception to Mr.. Hobbs,

Rev. G. w. Hobbs, ex-pastor of Trinity
NJ f. Church. since his transfer to Monroe
street Church, Baltimore. al the recent
session of the Baltimore conference was
terdered a delightful surprise and recep-
ton last night at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Enos r. Berkeley, 52S 4th street
southeast. The spacious house was filed
with throng of the members of Trinitys
congregation, anxious to show their ap-
probation for the pastors earnest efforts
dlrlng the past year. After an hour Of
social Intercourse sCmptuous refreshments
were served. and Mr.. Hobbs, upon raising
his plate, found beneath it an envelope,
containing 800, the gift of as many MEM
bers of the congregation. Mr.. George X.
Cook, superintendent of the Sunday school
in brief but well-chosen address eX-
pressed the admiration of the donors for
the recipient of the handsome gift and
the sorrow each felt in parting with the
pastor Mr.. Cook expressed the senti-
ments of the entire assembly when he
wished great success to follow Mr.. Hobbs
in his new field of labor. In a brief re-
sponse Mr. Hobbs expressed his hearty ap-
probation for the good will shown him
and hartily thanked each for the many
kindnesses scattered through the year.
Rev. Mr.. Hobbs and family will leave for
Baltimore Thursday afternoon, and at
night d reception will be rendered them at
the Monroe street parsonage. to be follow
ed by public reception in the church.
Evening star., 1897-03-16
RObberies Reported.

An instance of thief stealing a Bible
came 10 light this afternoon at the detec-
tive Office, when Mrs. Martha Lancaster of
'"o' II street southwest called to report the
larceny from the house yesterday of the
family good book
H. F. Coleman, who has an office in the
ashington Loan and Trust Company s
building, at 9th and F streets left his
Elmore bicycle, No. Gs1J. In front Of the
building yesterday. When he started for
his home about ) o'clock in the afternoon
he found that the wheel had been stolen.
gold hunting-case watch and chain have
nysteriously disappeared from the room
or Thomas Ford, in house 945 I.iber.y v
street southwest.
watch and chain have also been stolen
from Mrs. Carrie +. Green of Sll llth
street, SO she reported at headquarters to-
day.
a pair of mems lace shoes have been
stolen from William Beckwith of 727 Della
ware avenue southwest.
Although the matter has not vet been
reported at headquarters, two cases OF
burglary occurred about o'clock this
morning, the premises of Mr.. Roach and
Mrs. Bernard, 2U9 and 21l, respectively d
street. being entered and several articles
particularly meat and provisions, stolen
II is believed that the identity Of the ma
rauders is known.
Evening star., 1897-03-16
Blinds. 81 a pair. 9th and N Y ave.-Ad.
Family Troubles,

As the direct result Of a quarrel between
husband and wife Sunday evening last
Martha Harris Is languishing in Jail,
while her husband, Burrill Harris, is at the
home of friends lowering between life ana
death 5ith a fractured skull. According
10 the story, Mrs. Harris paid visit to
relatives Sunday. and on returning to her
home. GIL New Hampshire avenue. found
her husband entertaining a number of
male friends The party was inclined to
be boisterous, and jollity reigned supreme
when Mrs Harris entered. She became
hlsnly incensed over the state of affairs
ana Immediately addressed her spouse in
terms that were the opposite of tender
and endearing. Harris fled into the street
and his wife followed. Then so say those
who have investigated the occurrence. Mrs
Harris threw half brick at her husband
striking MIN on the head. fracturing his
skull and rendering him unconscious
The police of the third precinct took
charge OF Martha, while friends hastened
to the assistance of Burrill. In the event
that the condition of the injured man i'm
proves sufficiently, the incident will have
sequel IN the Police Court in a few days
Evening star., 1897-03-16
No. Mantels. 81. Libbey & co.-.Advt.
Tariff in the Academy.

The March session of the Academy of
Forty will be held Thursday evening at the
Nimodaushsis parlors. with Mrs Sara A
Spencer director of conversation. In
Sending out her announcements TO the
acadenists Mrs Tpencer has laid DOWN
for consideration the following hypothesis:
Tariff hypOtheses-1 For revenue only
Protection Of home industries and labor
ers- > Retaliation against other nations
4 Compelling foreign nations 10 support
our government
free trade hyp5theses-l- Revenue should
be obtained by equal taxation on all values
= The tariff Is charged on our own people
L. hlen prices. tn many being compelled TO
enrich the few. the masses euriching class
e.. . The vast expense of custom houses
AMI officials consumes The revenue waicn
therefore does not support our government
= Free trade invites and promotes com
mere" with all The world and encourages
peace and good VIII. instead of vicious re-
examination - An industry that cannot
bear competition should ,ive way To other
Enterprises that can and thrive upou il
T. Ire labor built up by high tariff has in
Ni'rG 10 our shores the pauPers the vicious
am ieSrdted OF the who'll earth, for whom
Cur Iap0Ters are driven out Of trades and
employment TO make room, or taxed 10
support
Evening star., 1897-03-16
The Catholic Club.

During Lent little is being done among
the members of the Catholic Club socially
but during the holy season the club pro-
poses to offer to it's friends an a. home
or book evening. thereby improving and en-
iarglns its library, which will enable the
members to start a first-class library and
Debating society during the coming season
me membership Is steadily increasing, and
with Its determined foundation ii can he
classed as one of the standing ASSOCIATIONS
of the capital.
The entertainment committee has decided
Upon June % as the date for its annual
excursion to picturesque River View.
On May 26 complimentary outing will
be given to River View as a good wish
from Capt. Randall to the clubs friends
Considerable interest is being displave5
among certain members in cycling. and a
bike clup will be formed and a schedule of
runs will be decided upon at a future date
The pool and billiard enthusiasts are ar
ranging set of match games betweeen the
Eiks of Washington and the Catholic Cluh
OF Baltimore. The club team will be repre-
sented by five of the following: I r
Irapp j. K. Fftz Gibbons, T. p Kennedy,
J: F. Kiefer, w. Hoeke, NJ. A Keane and
w. Ryan.
Evening star., 1897-03-16
MR.. MARTINS RESIGNATION.
HIS Accounts as Treasurer Were Short
Nearly Five Thousand Dollars.

The statement was published some time
ago that Mr.. Robert H. Martin had resign
ed his position as treasurer OF the Column
bian University and that his resignation
had been accepted. The announcement was
made last evening that Mr. Martin had
resigned under duress. owing to an irregu-
larity in his accounts. The shortage is
something less than 5000. The announce
ment made by President Whitman last
evening was as follows:
''On February 10 Mr.. Robert n. Martin.
who for five years and a half has been
financial agent and secretary and treasurer
of the university. was asked for his resig
ration. which on that day was rendered.
to take effect March 81. This step was
taken because It was believed that the
general interests of the university would he
promoted thereby. No one supposed that
there was any irregularity in Mr.. Martins
accounts Upon examination however. a
shortage of 81. $40 was discovered The en-
tire amount of this shortage has been COW
cred, so that the university will lose moth
ing"
At the February meeting of the directors
of the university Mr.. Martin confessed to
shortag. of A.Slo in his accounts and
rendered his resignation to take effect
March 81. His books We're turned over to
an auditing committee. consisting of Nessrs.
S. w. Woodward. J. Ormond Wilson, Chas.
w. Needham and William H. Mcknew who
found this shortage to be correct. Mr.. Mar
tins bondsmen We're called together at
once. and the entire amount was paid over
to the university, thus avoiding prosecu-
ton.
Mr.. Martins salary was s2.asO and the
supposition is that he has been living be-
yond his income. He was fond of fast
horses and occasionally had them out on
the tracks in the neighborhood of Wash
inston. He had recently accepted posi-
ton at a larger salary in Baltimore and
expected to enter upon his new duties next
month. Mr.. Martin was until recently the
treasurer of the First Baptist Church. and
handled the funds for the building of the
new editice at the corner of 10th and q
streets. His accounts were audited regu-
larly and found to be all right.
Evening star., 1897-03-16
Chaplin Brown Endorsed for Commits
sfDner.

Al largely attended meeting Of the Nc
kiniey and Hobart Republican Working
club held al Israel Church last night with
MIR X ID. RUffiu. president. in The chair
and Mr- d. J. Edwards. secretary. a reso-
luton was unanimously adop;eG. af,er a
discussion as 10 the merits OF TIL various
applicants for the comm!ssiouerShip Of the
District Of Columbia indorsing Mr.. cb.ntn
Brown for The position Of Commissioner Of
u" District Of Columbia to succeed Mr..
'IeJrse True 'sceil- II was further set forth
H. ihe resolution that this club shall rec
tiiiirh" I" me President the name of Mr.
tLiiin Brown for Commissioner for The
foi. wing rea Ons: First, ne is an active. en-
t'E''l1 business man. one who in our opir-
To-" would deal justly with all citizens -e-
sar'ic>S OF race or condition second I,e-
cause we believe that his ability VIII en-
an!e me citiZens OF " hington TO deri,.e
great benefits from improvements "a La
Rad, and his Judiciary ability to execute ,bc
laws thifd. because he Is a citizen of WASH
iHgton. born and bred which enables btr,
l" know the condition of the city and rLa
wants Of the people better than adon,c1
citizens. 49,
Evening star., 1897-03-16
THE CHORAL SOCIETY.
.Arminius" to BE Sung Instead of
"MOses."

.'Arminius" to BE Sung Instead of
''MOses."
The Choral Society last evening began
rebearsing the oratorio of "Arminius," by
Max Bruch, which 1t Is proposed to pre-
sent May and in the Congregational
Church. At the beginning Of the season 1t
was announced that an effort would be
made to produce the oratorio Moses" by
the same composer, a work which has been
heard only once in this country. But when
the board of managers Of the society at
tempted to complete their arrangements for
the concert 1t was found that a suitable
hall or theater could not be secured in the
city for ally date prior to June, and hence,
although the society had already begun re-
hearsing the work, change of plans was
necessitated. Moses" is work which
cannot be produced without an orchestra,
and as the society found that 1t would be
impossible to secure an auditorium that
would accommodate properly the members
OF the society and the orchestra on the
stage. it was forced reluctantly to make
change in its plans.
"Arminius" has been produced once be-
fore in this city by the Choral Society, dur
Ing the season of 1890. 1t is a work of
dramatic vigOr, after the style of the Ger
man opera. 1t is believed that it will be
well appreciated by the music lovers of the
city.
:
rehearsal of the society was the presence
in the chorus of Mr.. Eugene f. Stevens
formerly most dilgent worker in behalf
OF the society, but who severed his active
connection with the chorus some two years
ago upon his removal from the city. Mr..
stevens Is again resident of Washington,
ana last night received 4 most cordial wei
come from his old associates. To fill the
vacancy on the board of managers caused
by the resignation of Mr.. Charles A Lee,
Mr. Stevens appointment was announced
TO the society last evening, and received
with expressions of unanimous approval