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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-05

sNay. Years came zns wsut. u1tl sac say
h April lee mea lad aoal tasl- sr--is-
" Va weary step iAeI t-rse1 1Gt-. Aots.4s
'3ces iUS4rd the uA;lye 1eAtts- Olcc Lare
ibsAs brave AID uu3zUEi.a ssE4c1s inrE
~ ths broken ihras g. G, h,e ans W1rs
taerl .n;o E efsn3cr .abT..
One evening near ,a- ;a2lc So s7]a's-,
~orn a2a weary panst1 81 cuT ga eva
al seo- our protector bacs to IS lae
ac-re that feliowed 10 uae can 3esrrile
ioj took TIE Place a g:.es. Amer iAs 1-ea,
ha4 dA~ncd Tie day. = s!Ea 5itr " parse
Nt-f.t up from grateful AeS-s 20 H4l N-s
a-1 Jed 1!u home. j r-Rittrr1 ltilt .
- j.. !nstaS1 O. returning t. t1e ars1 .
s.tfory, he cane bscA ia i1s groom q ee-
.ss-
Today all this comes hack 20 - E-4 Z
f!hnE G. sacred loy Sis ~ hear 90 none
SAo were he gray o. tatile3 tc- us 10'A
were .1eT ~ hsAver ihaa -y 0al scs-
fAtasr' row aleep.ug 50 qG.t,ly = rs silent
hole. The bugles call c4a -9i alsilfa
hlio more. h SOUND g muse en- ne
tread % many fee fall 70 rezca e--1 NV
on me o7her hand h. waits az. Watches
tos has comrades Above he 4e2-. -ear
dust aly tears have ot;e- fallen. cti-l
lave ! placed the Eg7lsu.s teere Shove
this gallant Confederate so.dier. SLEEP g.,
my 1otls ta'he- % i1.ag narrow 11ilie
To-cpgh the binding rlis-s ~ tears %, =
upward Auow1aE there VIII snc1 c1-s :
grand reunion Gay, wherein he E5=a home.
aeyoad the sky, 40 shall NEE: % "a; 70
more.
Steep or il thy slie-t grave.
10 SQUAD can reaca yol ,he-s;
Above thee, hcno-e5 con-s-cra-e brave.
~ eyea-iis is Dre&thc5 ,y :olatst
prayer.
slesp on the warfare is over
Thou vert the braves n tie brave,
Here may angels ever hover
To guard ray lonely grave
Soon VII come "-eu1ion tag-"
In that sun bright lsud.
Where together wl1i sing our lay
Where wen walk hand Ia hand
Emma jones SiovAA
beaumont, Texas june Is.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-05
For Over Indulgence
Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate.

II preserves and renews the vitality.
strengthens the nerves, and stimulates
the stomach to healthy condition.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-05

II Sir. Woodforl II TO carry any unplcas-
ant demands upon spain 70 Madrid. q Is
q go01 i6e1 TO keep the iaEilies OF Amer
team sAaachea OF tho embassy away from
sps,aai. II might be safe enough under
siinilAr circumstances for women and
oiil3sen a. constantnoplc, bur not among
fi4e modsrD suy0ges ~ Spain, who rather
prefer war upon the helpless.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-05

Japan has reason to believe that secre-
tsry sbernhls'n fcrgetu.ns facilities ara
not caeeiisd anywhere.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-05

Air. lSssisy OF Toxas has concluded TO
rideirack MS sartoriai sal genoris act and
sr.as like oiisr folk IN hot weather. Tie
now wears linen crash s,iit. discarding
his back. wears silk pun bosom shar,
gnd no yost.sa,ll has had HIS hair cut Hc
wouid better deny right now that he Is
trying 10 look iiko Tom Reed,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-05

rebellion IN india at this time would
Indicate ina, tts jubilee was pulled oil
none 100 soon,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-05

~. 1-cS5-ley has al isst shown als IT
t.s4a 4n!Tr6sa s<zilsi Tire csvh seryil-
Jaws ny ds;erra2rins 70 resncve ne com
iulss,a1s-s no A1r-pYei q Cseye-a1a'
clF-l ssrs.ne crdfTs- TIE :. @ =. u q tslt1
sse q f-apd Ais-i .re;s12r5,y fsota th@ heat
50 re foot
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-05

y geati4-aa Killed himself n s.. Louis
sa..-s1ly ael.llse he coa1 not s.eeD or
alca4n; G. ne heat Hhea 81. Louis
cillzer.s SEES .sis4sesy prefer sheul to ,ae
MONA c4,y ss slmne- resort. Chicago
tiapar5 ase Flr5.ca e.
The times., 1897-08-31
BANK ROBBED OF THOUSANDS.
Burglars Make Rich Haul at
NapaDee, Ont.

Napanee, Ont, Aug. 0.-The Dominion
Bank at this place was broken into on
Friday night and $4,000 was stolen
from the safe. 1t took the bank officers
until Sunday night to get into the safe,
the combination of which the burglars
changed, and thus temporarily hid the
extent OF the robbery. Only two persons,
combination OF the vault locks.
Of the amount stolen, $4,000 was in
cash and $40 900 in checks. When the
bank was opened On Saturday morning
the robbery was not suspected, as the safe
had been out of order before. The cashier
was unable to open it. Therefore it was
supposed that something was wrong with
the combination.
local lOcksfnith was called In Ia omen
the door It " as believed that once the
large outer door WAS opened the trouble
would ne ended. But it was found that
the combination OF the inner door was also
changed. This complicated matters SO that
1T was not until late last evening that the
OFFICERS were enabled to effect an en-
trance. The burglars had opened the safe,
secured the booty, changed the combination
of the safe and carefully locked the doors.
leaving TO trace or their crime. The bank
operations today were carried on by money
obtained from other banks in the place
The robbery was the work of experts. No
suspicion attaches to any OF the bank' s
employees.
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Forgotten hr the Major.

While the two great men on the coach
box OF the American nation are doing the
lakes and watering places, eating dinners
and banqueUs. and receiving the plaudits
OF the f-llow-citizens who admire them.
some other fellow citizens, who also would
like to admire them, but find themselves
unable to DO so, feel like venturing to in
quire Of the Eonorables Marcus A. Hanna
and william Mckinley if they ever stop
IN their rounds Of pleasure to think OF the
siclening fate OF innocent native American
prisoners who are starving, crazed and
slowly dying In Spanish Cuban prisons, for
no earthly reason other than lack Of
American pluck and patriotism on the part
OF our national authorities. Mr.. George
Eugene BTyson, the American correspond.
ent who has been expelled from Cuba for
his fearless truth telling procIivities, has
returned to the United States In an in
tervielg Just after landing he said, IN re-
gard TO ona Melton and the crew OF the
Competitor. that Melton had suffered Sc
vcrely from his eighteen months con-
The times., 1897-08-31

The good and humanity-loving women of
America who hare Interested themselves iu
the fate OF Evangelina Cisneros are TO be
congra tulat ed in that their la bors and petit
tions have not been altogether In vain
There now is no doubt that orders have
hefn sest-ro weylsr from Madrid to re-
move the unhappy, prosecuted girl from
the vie prison for abandoned women to a
convent where she can receive humane
treatment. We are inclined to think that
with the critical eyes OF Gen. Lee and
the Bishop OF Havana upon him, weyler
Will not dare to disobey the mandate, and,
indeed, al inspired dispatch from Spanish
sources in Havana yesterday led to the
idea that he is preparing to shield him
self and the would-be- -outrager, Berriz, by
attempting to create the impression that
he always has been In favor OF releasing
her.
On the other hand, neither weyier nor
Berriz is to be trusted TO perform any act
OF justice or mercy to which absolutely
they are not driven. According to the latest
reports, Berriz has compelled Evangelina
Cisneros to see him in her prison; has
promised her own and her father 5 release
II she viii withdraw her charges against
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AN INSANE MANS DEED.
Fires His House and Then Cuts
His Throat.

Waterbury, Conn, Aug. 30.-Ferdinand
Woghen, a skilled brass roller, OF Torring-
ton. Conn. carried out his ofteI-repeated
threats OF killing himself at his home
yesterday Woghen Was forty-firc years
Old, German, and for twenty years a
representative citizen of TorIington.
Two years ago lac developed symptoms
of insanity and became insanely jealous
of his wife, the mother OF three grown-up
children. one of them married. He
threatened his wife many times. Saturda y
night he attempted To chop her head Off.
She escaped t1 the house OF her son-iu-iaw =.
a short distance away. He followed and
searched the place, but was finally driven
off. Returning 20 his home. he retired
10 the attic, poured Kerosene over his
clothes, the floor. and walls, and fired
the house, afterward cutting his throat
Firemen searched the ruins after the
blaze was extinguished and the head and
trunk OF Woghen's body was found hang
ing over an attic rafter. His hands, legs i,
and arms had been burned off.
The times., 1897-08-31
\ Motormau's Plea

To the Editor Of The Times:
VIII YOU permit one word In defence
or motormen- We have our run to make
In forty-two minutes divided between
seven time points We must leave on
time and return on time and make each
time point to the dot, If possible. We
OFTEN have lot Of old and decrepit people
Go get over the line, and it takes time to
do SO in safety to them and the company.
We cannot start without the conductors ben
at any time. The B. & o. trains often
detaln rs, and the horse cars as well.
The time lost at one point we must make
up at another, or be late. am sure IL
any fait-uinded man would spend eleven
hours as We 90 in all kinds OF weather
he would not Condemn u.s.
METROPOLITAN MOTORM4v
The times., 1897-08-31
Our
Store
keeping

Is never allowed to run
down. As the season length
ems the store interests grow
more intense. Great care
is taken to hold complete
assortments, best qualities,
lowest prices. We mean to
have this store equally good
and equally serviceable all
the year around, one day as
well as another.
Strictly summer things
you can have now at almost
your own prices. Dom wait
for the advertising. Bar
gains are to be had in every
department. d
The times., 1897-08-31
A contemporary makes gentle

A contemporary makes gentle and
persuasive plea for the reformation CT
the sandwich 1t is pointed out that the
especial mission Of the sandwich is to be
eaten without a fork, and that II the
neat is inserted in one piece the teeth OF
the victim close on that piece and pull
1t out entire, To the impoverishment OF al
the other bites OF the sandwich and the
cbagrin OF the victim. IL then suggests
that rleat be chopped, or cut, or some
thing, when it is used for sandwiches, so
that one noutllfuI viii not be all fat and
the next ali lean, necessitating a Spratt
family In order to get any real comfort
out Of the thing. This idea is good one.
The times., 1897-08-31
Something peculiar happened on the

Something peculiar happened on the
Great Northern Railway in England, not
long age. A steel rail, which appeared
to be sol ound, flew into dozen pieces when
an express train was passing over it. The
experts who investigated the case said
that the rail was simply tired out. It's
molecular structure had actually been
changed by the incessant hamtnering OF
trains running at the highest speed. Some
thing viii have to be done If Ion and steel
are going TO have nervous prostration.
Civilization will not be safe.
The times., 1897-08-31
EGGIsD THE PREACHER.
Odorous Reception Given to "the
Chief of the Angelic Host"

New Bruins Wick, ". j.. Aug. 30-A camp
meeting conducted by the Chippy Chapel
congregation OF coiored folks was brought
to an abrupt end at Borem's woods, near
this city, last night by yoliey of rotten
eggs from the audience. Samuel penshaw,
a local white preacher, has insisted for sey
erai nights upon conducting the meetings
The audience wanted TO hear the colored
people, and when Openshaw got up to
preach and announced himself as the chief
of the angelic hosts. the audience rebuked
him with shower Of ancient eggs.
A general row followed, in which the
colCred deacons used revolvers, and Rev !
E. Handy, the pastor, offered To fight any
man present. openshaw had to flee for his
life. Several women tainted during the
excitement
The times., 1897-08-31
WILD MAN ON THE RAMPAGE.
He Keeps Women and Girls In n
State of Terror


Bronxville, n. Y, Aug. 3O.-The wild
Man Of the Pipe road is again on the
rampage Yesterday ie suddenl appeared
on the road leading from this village to
Mount Vernon, and gave chase to every
one who passed on the road. Late yester-
day Afternoon party OF women and
girls were passing through the Mastertoa
woods ard discovered him hiding behind
a tree. They fled and he followed them
until they reached the open country, where
he abandoned the pursuit and returned 10
the wilds of the woods. Innumeraola hid
ingplaces exist there, and it would bS
almost impossible to track him. So far
as is known, he has not actually caught
anyone this time, but at least a dozen
people have been chased by him.
The wild man" still has the chaIn
around his waist, and about twenty feet
OF It dtags along the ground. He is armed
with tremendous club, which he did not
pussess when seen about three weeks ago
The women on the outskirts of this vii
lage and Tuckahoe are completely ter
roriZed, and Will not leave their houses
without a man to escort them.
The times., 1897-08-31
Mems and
Boys Furnishings.

All our Mems Negngee Shirts that were
Sl.5O each reduced to..............Sl.OO 90
Mems Fancy Balbriggan Shirts and
Drawers reduced from SI.OO per garment
10 .'--.---.---...--...-.. ..-....-.-...-.-......76o
Boys Madras Negligee S Shirts, to be worn
with white collars, reduced from 500
each to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $5Oc
First floor
The times., 1897-08-31
Bicycle Clothes
For Women.

Strictly All-linen Crash Bicycle Skirts,
correct shape, perfect hanging, eight rows
or stitching around bottom. All sizes.
reduced to..-.............-...... On
Fine French Satine BIoomers. thoroughly
made andfinisbed- Per pair 81 90 and 81 %
Fine Black AIohair BIoolners. An sizes.
feF PAIR .-.-Sl-5O and S2.25
Third floor.
The times., 1897-08-31
LABOR UNION COMMITTEES.
The Men 10 Serve for the Ensuing
Term Appointed.


The Men 30 Serve for the Ensuing
Term Appointed.
The Central Labor Union met last night
at Typographical Temple. Twcnt y-three
labor organizations were represented.
TIE Bricklay ers' Union decided not to
parade oI Labor Day. IL was stated that
the union believed such parades very IN
wise, as the money thus spent in oste1-
tatious display could be more advanta ge-
ously employed by usingit for thereliefOr the
striking miners OF the Ptttsburg district
Chairman William Silver. OF th. cour
nittee ON ways and means, reported that
everyt hing wy in readiness for the LaJor
Day Celebration.
a commandments lGH W 5 received from Chief
Joseph Paris, of the fire department. IN
closing letter from Assistant Foreman
Charles Z. SchroIn, OF engine company No.
10, denying the charges filed against him
by the uninE
Messrs- w. c. Watson, Anton Kaspar ana
A. j. Cooper were announced as trustees.
Committees FOR the ensuing term were
announced as follows:
Legislative j. d. Wilson. c. F. SudIer.
John E Cannon, J. 81. Heisley, NJ P.
Canty, Henry Lewis.
Contracts j. ID. Wilson, Richard IAnnis,
T. j. Lynch, John Shandley, Joseph p.
McCrink.
Organization Silver, Lawrence
Fennell. George F. Robinson, John Web
ber, John A. Brett.
Grievance w. H. McGamm, J. D. Gal
liford, Charles Heisley. J. F. Rabbit,
Francis B. Neal.
Labor-W. E. Thompson, John Willis,
Joseph Ward, John Fisher, Lewis Pearl
man,
Statistics C. Edmonston, John A. Bark
lay. J. Carl DuvalI, William White, O. = .
Cox.
Credentials R. ". Strong, Joseph Har
risen Car! L;chenStein, August Anmon.
James Nesmith.
The times., 1897-08-31
OVER AN EMBANKMENT.
a Number of Women Seriously In
1urcd in Driving Accident.

Rochester, N. Y, Aug. 30.-A carryau
containing a PARTY of ten Salamanca wo
men and two from Union was precipi-
tated over high emhankment near Great
Valley yesterday, and all but two of the
women Were badly injured.
Miss Lena Hogadorn, of Union, severely
INJURED her hack and was hurt internally;
Mrs. William Helmer received tad scalp
wound; Miss Mary Dougherty sustained an
injury to her back; Mrs. II. r. Finch was
bruised on her face, and Mrs. NJ. c. Hub
bell broke her arm.
The times., 1897-08-31

The name Of Mr.. Robinson Colburn IN
advertently appeared in The Times yes
terday morning in place OF that of DR..
Frederick 5. Coburn, in an article in which
the former occurred as connected with n
scheme to swindle the Government by
means OF fraudulent money orders. The
use Of Mr. Colburns name was an error
annoying to ali concerned, and one which
the Editor of The Times most deeply re-
grets. The confusion of names and per-
sons made possible by the fact that both
hr. Colburn and Dr.. Coburn were en-
ployed In the auditing department. Of the
Treasury is doubIy regretted, because Of
the high standing Of the innocent man
in the Community and among his official
associates. There was, OF course, no in
tention of doing Mr.. Robinson Colburn
any injustice, and the due and proper
explanations were made yesterday in The
Evening Times.
The times., 1897-08-31
Two Specials in
WOmen'S Wrappers.

a lot or fancy Diruity Lawn Wrappers. a
large variety OF pretty patterns and COIors,
extra full skirt, large flowing collar, em-
hroidery trimmed. All sizes Regularly
S2-2o each. Special price. 81 80
A lot OF Extra Fine Batiste Lawn Wrap
PER- attractive patterns, full skirt, double
rurrle over shoulders, Watteau back, wide
heins, embroidery trimmed Regularly S2.63
each speciaIpric e-......-...-.......SI 30
THIRD rIoor
The times., 1897-08-31
lsfoped With Another Man.s wire

Trenton, N. j.. Aug. 3O.-Edward Gray,
a well-to-do ice dealer. who resided with
his wife and son at No. Jersey street,
is missing, since August 20, when he told
his Wife he was going to Chester, Pa.
Mrs Kate Wentz, wife OF Samuel WentZ
is also missing, and is believed TO be with
Gray. Mrs. Wentz took a trunk contain.
ing her clothes, and several HUNDRED dol
lars. Gray also took a trunk with him
and all the money he could get together.
Mrs. Wentz lived in luxury, Her husband
is looking for the alleged runaways, and
swears he viii shoot them.
The times., 1897-08-31

Senator Frye denies Senator Chambers
statements III regard to the adoption OF the
discriminating duty clause by "a legis-
lative trick Senator Frye Is sure there
was not any trick IL there was, it was
a nice trick, and did up the Canadian
railways all right, in the interests OF
commerce. in American bottoms. Railway
car bottoms OF Canadian pine cannot be
called American bottoms! Mr.. Frye Is
considerably ahead ON the discussion.
The times., 1897-08-31
THE BLOODY WAR MUST STOP.
Whit Minister woodford VIII say 80
the Spanish Queen.

Gen Woodford, minister TO Madrid, starts
from Paris for San Sebastian today 10
present TO the Queen Regent the PROPOSE
ton or the State Department for ending
the war In Cuba. Minister Woodford's in
structions are definite and conclusive
President Mckinley looks to him TO secure
positive reply from the Spanish govern
ment at an early date
lf Spain fails TO respond satisfactorily in
the preliminary negotiations, il is believed
that Minister Woodfords instructions al-
tnoFHe lhrn 10 let the Spanish government
understand that the United States VIII
not permit anything 20 intervene until the
matter has been finally disposed Of
Assistant Secretary of State Day Will
havefull charge Of the conduct OF the nego-
tiations. He VIII practically supersede
Secre tary Sherman.
The times., 1897-08-31
Filtered Water.

To the Editor of The Times:
notice that DR.. Woodward said TO
your reporter last week that, Cumberland,
above US, has filterbeds for her water
supply, but drains her sewage in the river
below the city," and, may add, for the
Washington city people to drink! There
fore, we of this city should petition the
Commissioners and Congress to stop ex-
travagant expeditures and save enough
thereby to establish at once a filtra tion
system to abate this nuisance. F. W.
The times., 1897-08-31
STREETS IN BAD CONDITION..
Brightwood Citizens Prefer a Com
plant 10 the Commissioners.


Messrs. W. Mex. Clayton, Benjamin F.
Martin, L. NJ Simpson. George q. McEIvvze.
Charles j. Beck, Joseph R. Sands, R. 3.
Rlundon, W. F. Walsiuith and William NJ.
Clayton. forming committee OF the Bright
wood Citizens Association, were yesterday
heard By the Commissioners upon the su5
Ject Of street improvement OF Intersection.
Mr.. William NICK. Clayton acted as
spokesman and urged upon the Commits
sloners the urgent need OF attention 70
Brightwood on account of the peculiar
nature of the soil In heavy rains, he
said, the water washes the dirt from
one street into all intersecting streets. in
terfering with the grade and ma king traffic
heavy and disagree able. Particular atten-
ton was called to Flint street and speedy
action requested.
At the close of the hearing, which was a
snort one, the gentlemen were assured that
the matter would receive thorough CON
sideration.
The times., 1897-08-31

1t is very fortunate for poor, bewildersd
br aims that whereas it takes pages and
pages of advice, and anywhere from $500
to 81 0o 900 to equip an individual for the
Klondike, 1t doesn't cost anything at all
to stay at home, not even advice.
The times., 1897-08-31

him, and ff she viii not, in Weyler' namo
las threatened her with Ceuta after all.
The poor girl could not thus purchase her
freedoms without by implication accusing
herself of all that the cruelty OF Weyler
and the fears and revenge of Rerriz have
caused 10 be alleged against her
With such influences around and against
her. Senorita Cisneros win not be safe for
a moment until she has been brought To
the United States. There is refuge for
her in Key West, where she has an aunt.
Her friends of the women OF A merica should
redouble their efforts to safely place her
there.
The times., 1897-08-31
TORTURED AND ROBBED.
Thieves Secure $1,000 From Chi
cngo Milk Dealer.


Chicago, Aug. 3o.-Louis Simmons, O
milk dealer. was tortured and ROBBED OF
$1,000 by burglars at his home at 3744
Lasalle street just before midnight. Sim
mons was asleep in his room when three
men aroused him and ordered him TO give
up his money.
Simmons asserted that he had no money
and the three men bound his hands and
feet and gagged him and proceeded tolight
matches aud burn his bare fe ct.
Failing even by this met hod to learn the
hiding pace Of the none J, one OF the men
placed revolver against Simmons temple
and threatened to Kill Inn unless he gave
the Information desired. Simmons eakel-
ed. the gag was removed, and he told the
thieves where the money was hidden.
They then secured the money and made
their escape.
The times., 1897-08-31
RAN A gauntlet OF FIRE.
A Chicago Mans Rescue of Children
From "a BGrning House.

Chicago, Aug. 30.-Gus Lowenstein is
the hero CT the Maxwell-streeu district to-
day. Last evening, while the residence Of
Isadore Klein, at No. 12S Blue Island
avenue, was mass OF seething flames
Lowenstein rushed into the building and
rescued the five Klein children, who were
sleeping on the second floor. On each
OF his trips into the house, Lowenstein
had to run gauntlet OF fire III order
to reach the second floor, and by the tinre
he had carried all the children out of
the BUILDING he was almost delirlous
The times., 1897-08-31
finement in Spanish dungeons, and had
lost ms mind TO a great extent

The case OF these men appears 10 have
been entirely dropped by the American au-
thorItles, Tor Ona Melton could nave been
set at liberty long ago ii any special effort
mad been made IN his behalf by the repre-
sent iatIyes OF the United States in Cuba.
lie was an American newspaper CORE
spondent, with proper credentials, but TIE
consul general took the ground that, as
all or the Competitor S crew were captured
al the same time, they must all be treated
alike. 1t has been many months since Mel
ton W as visited by the consul general, and
In the meantime he has lain in the filthy
Spanish prison and starved until he has
about lost his reason.
Is it not about time that this correspond
ent and his Companions in prison should
be released? Perhaps, if the Republican
voters OF Ohio would interest thems elves
heartily in the matter, lie could and
would be, anyway before the Ohio cleo
ton