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prona,,,e committee Meeting.

Corslcana, Texas, December lO-Chair-
man Blake CT Mexia was in the city today
on private business. He refused to talk
politics further than to say that he would
likely cali msatins OF TIE democratic
executive committee about the middle OF
February to take action preparatory TO the
campaign next year.
The State chairman is well known per
sonage in Corsicana ana when he cones
here receives warm welcome tfcm MS
many personal and political friends.
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COMMERCIAL.

The season Of duIincss preceding tho
holidays prevailed In most all the mar
kets.
Chicago December wheat opened at
IN, and closed at LOS. May closed IL
lower.
Dun and Bradstreets reviewed the
business az the country for tho week
and draw Favorable conclusions.
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sI'os.I.

, Mccoy ard Creedon 10 fight Monday
f. the nNtewsight Championship.
Prize fighting Prohibited in San
Francisco.
The Glx-d3g's Bicycle race continues
OF Mad 5n Square; Rivera has lost his
mind, and Miller. may
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WEATHER INFORMATION.
Last Nirbt's Readings.

An area of high pressure continues over
the South Atlantic and East Gulf States,
and another oVerlies the Eastern Rocky
Mountain slope. An area of low pressure
is central over the lower lakes, with the
lowest barometer 1886 inches at Davsn-
port and 81. Louis.
The weather IS clear over Texas OKLA
homa and Kansas and partly cloudy to
cloudy elsewhere
N!cksbtirg. New Orleans, Galveston,
Davenport and ST. Louis report precipta-
ton III excess oil 10 of an inch.
General Observations.
Observation taken by the United States
weather bureau at q. M. 75th meridian
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,c,,ou Fr,cr Inyc.tiEntiop.

Havana, December 0.-liarshal Blsnco,
the captain general. had reception al tie
palace hast night. at which there was large
attendance Of politicians. hanksrs aud
Others. United States Consul General Lee
introduced the captain general TO Passed
Assistant Surgeon Warden and Passed AS
sistant Surgeon Holdings of the United
States marine hospital service. Tho have
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Heavy Postal Roi,heries.

New York. December 1o-It was learned
today that one OF The largest robheries In
the history of the New York postoffice had
occurred November .. The -aouni Is said
TO be 100000 and was taken from regis
tered letters in the railway mail service on
a section of the Central road November !"
IT was stated that two bags containing SSo'-
900 were taken,
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OF a resolution recognizing Cuban belliser-
ency. On the financial question the eau
Gus will probably take a position against
the financial reforms recommended by Sec
rotary Gage. There il m intention OF con-
sidering the silver question. On the Ha-
waiian question, 1t is stated by those who
have canvnsscd the feeling on the demo
cratic side. that II Is practically unanimous
agains, annexation, either by treaty or by
legislation.
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tofore been appropriated for Sabiue rass,
SO as to make it Immediately available for
dredging purposes. In other words. the
government will hire dredges when they
can not buy them. Chief OF Engineers VIII.
son said he would recommend the resolu-
ton II it came before his department.
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An express messenger KILLED Sandy
Coins While attempting to rob an ex-
ar e,prfgs car in New Mexico.
Attorney joseph A. Reel Of Frank
Iirson. La. assess.natei by four msr.
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|"s'"n Bonds Approved.

eNas' December 10. The altar
r. today approved $780, issue of
Fchcol bonds.
.un'y today redeemed $4,000
pool fund.
a. s,uem Wheatcroft OF the Colo
rsliroad today amended his
n ~ we railroad commission for
W issue bonds to the amount of
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Washington. December lo.--For Edstorn
Texas-Nort herly winds: cooler IN snu-h-
east portion,
Louisiana and Arkans as-Clear and c'sh-
err in eastern portions; northeriy winds.
Oklahoma and Indian Tsg'ritory-l'a.r
Saturday: northerly winds.
Kan sas and Nebraska-G Generally taii
Saturday: north 10 west winds.
Colorado end yoming--Fair: slightly
warmer: variable wirsiS.
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$4,000 per mile On account of discrep
ancbes in the first application it was re-
fused by the commission and thus the
amended application. The commission has
the matter undisr advsement and will
probably soon send Engineer Corner
TO compute the values.
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'ODAY's FORECAST.

E-Barnum & Bailey's greatest
Farth opens at the Olympia to-
; ClTY-The annual dinner of
Ps City Typothetae will be given
tha Midland.
fo-Passenger rates between
Dd ST. Paul and Minneapolis and
IL be restored tomorrow.
HoLLf, N. j To-day the Bur-
Punty beard of agriculture will
fnnual session in this town.
iS-The street inspection COM
this city starts today on visit
cities in search of ideas for
ment Of streets.
kANClSCO-The sentence OF ".
r. who has been confined ten
the county Jail here for en-
f. expires tomorrow. He will
East and claim his inheritance
PELiPHlA-A convention OF men
lir,h or descent will be held to-
industrial Hall to consider the
Loplatsf way of celebrating the
W iVUth anniversary of the Irish
pf 1898.
:. MAIi-Bishop John NJ. Walden
W VIII preach tomorrow at thu
n a Methodist Episcopal church.
VI Is the reopening OF the church.
oeen practically rebuilt after an
OF sixty years.
I ciff-rhe railroad passenger
!, agents OF this city. on the in
Tue Pittsburg and Gulf railway
,nspectlon tour OF that system,
:, eefe this evening and viii be
,H' Ways From Port Arthur the
: 90 to New Orleans over The
racine, where day will be
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"a His Wife nnJ u,m..,,

december 1o.-Mrs. Fred
was shot in tho tight shoulder
soaha last night after a quarrel
~. ner injuries today. Schroeder
a shNl MS temple when the rolice
4 "eor of her room. lie died
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HaM Allan DELEG ALTON.
They Called on Secretary sherman
to Present "a Protest.


Ia Present Protest.
Washington. December 10.--Thc delega-
ton of native Hawaiians who have been In
Washington for he past few days called at
the state department to-day and were ad-
mitted 10 an interview with Secretary
sherman Th4re were several la he party
namely: Hon James Kauia, president OF
the Hawaiian Patriotic league; Joseph
Helelune, X C. X, secretary and agent Of
I.iliuokalani. and Commissioner Otteague:
Hon. David Kalanokalna, president OF the
Hawaiian association; Huaan Ka!liani and
William Aud secretary and commissioner
OF the Hawaiian association. The inter-
view lasted only few minutes They pre-
scented memorial represented to be in be-
half OF 20 goo natives protesting against am
nexation or at least soliciting a secret pla-
btecte OF the Hawaiian population before
such a course WIS determined upon by the
government Of the United States Score
tary sherman treated his visi ors with
courtesy and without making any promises.
said he would lay the petition before the
senate, which body now had the Hawaiian
treaty before it. Accordingly he submit
ted the document to Senator Hoar. a rneni-
Der of the senate committee on foreign at
fairs.
/ Washington December lo--The delega-
ton of HawaIlans who are here IN regard
10 the annexation treaty called on several
senators 10 urge their views They haze
attemp ed no canvass Of the senate. but say
/ that they have received considerable en-
/ enlargement.
| Senator Davis Of the committee on for
/ efgn rela lions declines 10 dlyulge his nlans,
| but his friends in the senate say that he
| will be governed In his action by clrcum-
| sances and expects TO take the matter up
| within the next few days.
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PLANS OF Mr.. GAGE.
The Secretary Will Include His Ideas
in Several Bills.
ANNOUNCE MENT CAUSED EXCITEMEN
As He Had Been Requested to Sub
nit Only One Bill.
A QUESTION OF JURISDICTION.
Probable by Roth the
Ways and Means ana banking
and Currency Committees.

Washington. December 10 1t WIS stated
in reliable quarters about the house today
that Secretary Cage has made his purpose
known not TO embody his financial views In
ona comprehensive bill. but 10 cover spec
ial subjects in n number OF special bills,
some of which would 80 before the house
committee on banking and currency and
others before the ways and means commit
tee.
Tho banking and currency committee had
formally invited tho secretary 10 present
a bill covering all the phases OF financial
reform suggested In his recent recommend
alton to congress and the desire OF tho
members OF the committee was to treat
tho subject in it's entirety. For this reason
there was considerable excitement when
tho announcement was made OF Mr. Cages
intention TO divide the subject.
This last feature occasioned the livellcst
comment. owing 10 the sharp con est to-
tween tho ways and means commitsee and
the banking committee respectively. TO
control the legislation designed 10 bring
about currency reform. This feeling f'nnd
cApItssiun on lHe liooF 81 tDe HcusS lTe
second day of the session and atter spir-
lted exchange between Mr.. piGgley and
MIR. Walker. the chairman of tnu two
committees, the matter was complon Is, d.
The Walker committee felt that IT had
carried the day and III Is Initial IN, etIng
The formal invitation was extend n To Sec
rotary Gage to present a bill based on his
recommendations to con yrsss A,i iilll OF
| Connecticut was designed ry Chairman
Walker to submit the request IL the stctu-
tary. Az result Vt this interview It he
came generally underst sod that TIE cetrc-
tary would not comply with HE ieques,
for general bill, but wold draft BIT, eral
distinct bills.
When Secretary Gage this eveiiuy vas
informed of the reports N c,rc3Ht non
about the house OF rep'cs srtitl2es te ted
he had not yet made NJ lis mind whether
10 submit mis- propositions ~ Two or three
bills, His plan nigh, b. better tbt,' TODD
If divided, but he had not yet decided
ABOUT the matter and was sun ~ work
on the proposed Legislation.
Democratic Caucus Intentions.
Washington. December 1o.-Chpirmar
| Dickson Of the democratic caucus issued 8
call for a caucus Tuesday next. The eau
Gus viii consider the four subjects of Cuba.
tlewaii finance and bankruptcy, A pretty
general understanding has been reached
among the leaders on the subject of Cuba
The sentiment being unanimous In favor
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iS-The street inspection CON-
ms city starts today on a visit
| cities in search of ideas for
ment Of streets.
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SABINE PASS APPROPRIATION.

Congressman Cooper today introduced q
resolution directing $4,000 which had here
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N-Barnum & Bailey's greatest
Parth' opens at the Olympia to-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-11

; ClTY-The annual dinner of
+ City Typothetae will be given
thu Midland.
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OF Baltimore. At the mouth Of 81, Johns
River thcy were brought to by tho Vosuvius
and n thorough search made OF both vessels. A
beef, and nine men were found on the stsniner.
while her tow had no cargo or. supplies. The
pnpors or both vessels were regular, and showed
that they had cleared for Brunswick, Ga.
Suspicion was directed to the Dauntless that
anchored of the mouth Of the river and return
ing TO Jacksonville under cover Of darkness.
sn1 rens.Hdo nr ~ ~ ,hs river Como Sn0rs uhme pSnly
hurry again ovorhaylod and searched tho
steamer. hut found that, with the exception OF
another man. she had not taken anything or
ANYBODY on board since lto had boarded hor
earlier In the day. The Dauntless and her tow
reached Brunswick next day. but the Collector
o. Customs there discovered no contrAband sun
niles nor an unusual number OF mon on board.
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Hotel Marriage Clerk Isep, Busy.

FROM INC OdtcfstoH NeUs,
There were no less than three bridal couples
in Galveston yesterday from interior points,
one twain nj the fremont. apother at the Grand
and the third at the Washington. Galveston
il IA very popular place for the spending of q
honeymoon, and bridal parties are Of almost
daily arrival at some OF The hotels in the city.
II matters not how they come, now they act or
how the groom swings the signature with tho
prefix Mrs" or annexed 'and wife on. tho
register, the all wise clerk can spot a newly
made man and wife a block away. A hotel
clerk that cannot distinguish a Just'weddcd
pair the moment they enter the hosiery Is not
petual kicker OF the cheap drummer class. The
Other day a young hi lc and groom from the in
terror entered the Washington Hotel. The
groom assumed. or rather tried to assume, a
,,'f9.hoinc' air, and. walking up to the register,
dashed on his autograph with a flourish that
ellers, his blushinG bride looking very solemn
while trying TO affect an easy air and appear
anco OF we-have.b been many moons.
Clerk Fields glanced at the Signature. waited "a
moment and then Whispered gently IN the young
R m%m'' 5 Ear; "ths lndE% The new Benedict SOrTd had h;i
face grew rodder and redder, and with "A ner-
yuus witch of his neck he turned and smiled
~ his bride, while with his right hand he dipped
the pen, and reCklessly. signed his name again.
GEEK Fields shot a. knowing glance at the
young man and tried to hypnotize him 10 net
natural, but his subject was excited, and the
second whisper startled the groom like an cleo
trio shock For tho third time no dipped the
pen. aud with a trembling hand he scrubbed
Mrs. in front OF one of The TWO signatures OF
ms own name; lie had played rs Pat well
Tel, OF registering for .us both" got him ratified,
and wasn't quite positive OF either his own OF
her name for the Instant
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HueH M'LAUGH1Ix AT THE HEnM.
Brooklyn once Seekers stcrminE the Veteran
Democratic Leader.

Brooklyn ono Seekers storminE the Veteran
Democratic Leader.
Democratic politicians swarmed around the
old auction rooms in Willoughby street in
Brooklyn. the favorite headquarters of ex. Reg
lister Hugh Mclaughlin, all day yesterday.
The eagerness of those in quest of places under
the new administration to secure the indorse.
ment Of Mr.. Mclaughlin is a sufficient answer
to the stories recently published regarding u
scheme of the Tammany braves to dcpose him
from the leadership of the Kings County De-
mocracy and put Bernard j. York or some other
less stubborn person in his place. No one has tho
slightest disposition to dispute Mr.. McLauRl-
Inns sway over the Democratic hosts in Brook
row between him and Mr.. Croker over tho dis
position of the official plums in the Greater
New York.
Tho fact that Mr.. Mclaughlin has not at.
tended the conferences at Lakewood Is no evil
dence that there Is any GOODNESS between him
and the Tammany leaders. OF late years ii
has been his custom 10 abstain from participa-
tion in political gatherings, and he has not at.
tended a State convention in several years. His
influence has. however, always been both felt and
recognized, as 1t ID sure to be. at Lakewood when
York returns to Lakewood to-day, carrying
along a list of the places to which Mr.. McLaugh.
lin believes brooklyn Is entitled and the names
of the men ne wants TO fill them. II IL said
that Mr.. Mclaughlin will insist that Brooklyn
must have a representative on each of the three.
headed commissions. including tho Dock De.
nrtmen
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FOR LIdHT HOUSEKEEPING.

The number OF people in this city who are try.
Ing all the while 10. reduce household cares In
the minimum is greater than most suppose, and
is constantly increasing. To cut down the OK.
pense ana the bother of all kinds OF domestio
more comfortable-this 10 the end for which
muititudes are striving. Many Of them have
lauda6le purpose by The use OF gas for heating
ana snt Go King; At one stroke 1t enables them TO
pense of housekeeping. Servants need not Ia
80 numerous. are made better natured il YOU
neep mon, ana can be dispensed with altogether
tnOfn easily, Take the typical case of n small
AMY aeslring TO economize. The flash OF a
mateh IN me morning gives warmth in The gas
eoaht pe got ready on the gas range. The head
o. me mouse lunches downtown. leaving his wife
dish on the gas range for her own lunch. Then
Soannsseri y T ES. outside y At restaurant or boarding
plicity; and 1t 10 the seryiceabIe gas fuel xbiah
alone makes IL possibla-Idu.
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UNION AND DISUNIONISrS.
RrPUBLICAN REoULARS WILL 60
LuElD WITH THE PRIMARIES.

r..o..,c. cr district I,enderE-A Littie Squad
os nrocLnei II ana McCoeh Wen Meet and
n.soivo TO Proceed In FornhinE 'nn
En,,reIy New Republican orEnniration.'
Tho po,ublican district leaders met in caucus
-.aao.aar oncrnoon at the headquarters Of tho
Sonntv %Committec / Madison avenue, and dis
used a rcsnrollmont and the formation Of a
now county organization of the party under q
20 sons,,t,tion. At tho conclusion of the
nancns president ouigg of tho County Commit,
too nod. tho following statement:
Q ma annroved OF tho stems I had
the conference app,oaou ", Il s.op, ~
taken to assure those RepubHcnns VINO are uls-
so,IsaoJ Win the existing County Committee OF
saIs"Uu ~ co0n,rn,e with them IN bring
about a new enrolment and " new organization
of tho party. There was a great deal
should be conducted, and as to the lines
on which a new constitution should DO
written ana a new go" olm ~
district leaders specifically presented their
vioWs. inos hn ,,h,ir N. nntbori,y to nrocs.d
ierr ing upon rot,on, There was nothing do.
in MS d'Sep'' wbc,n ,r'r tho "S Sssi. ", Of yep re.
.na,a."o shor,d bc according TO tho vote or
sentasioh sn'. ,ho onro,,nont W.. Ala NO, NJ.
tompt to say Just what should be done or should
not DO done in any direction. The leaders gave
to me the benefit of their experience and their
GOOD counsel. They agreed that there ought to
- .,nn,o,. u .,n.;m,,.
DO a united party n"r"on,ous III eeh',n,eh.'
effective In organization. They expressed their
willingness to do all that could be done to ac-
-o..,"
complish tncsc cHus'
"What do you purpose doing v Mr.. QuiGg
was askcd. uc replied:
!. = 49, a..u,rJ % tol,,u ,o.ho, rn.u
10 not coh'ei"pi Nm IL ".'.oh "h'ii
tho pending primaries are held and the new
County Committee is organized. except, OF
-. ..,,.- ,r,th ,n,h,ar ,,a,ror,hodr
oourse' UNIV Wv ""'o0u' ""u
who may have anything to say on the sub
lect and get the light they can give:
But aftcrward. II in the organization or
the new County committee 1 nave any
direct responsibility. | shall try to satisfy the
complaints OF those VINO are In opposition 70 the
existing organization 80 far as 1t is possible 70
do 30. IL what they want Is a new enrolment
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sPAIN,s END APPROACHING.
Carrtsts Say Their Trace Will Terninste with
tho Approaching Catastrophe.

Special Gable Ds,patch TO THE SUE.
MApKu'. Dec. 3.-Newspapers here assert that
CAPTAIN General Blanco. knowing that Gen Cor
rca, Minister of War. is opposed to the sending
OF further reinforcoments to Cuba, is trying to
raise a force Of volunteers from among the
white and colored residents OF the island. For
the payment Of these volunteers no will require
the sum Of 1000. 900 pesctoe monthly. He DO.
licvcs that Cuba oon DO p%aciicd by June. except
tho eastern part. and that the colonial Govern
m.nt can then DO left to flkleh the war.
Ell Correo Espanot, q Cariist organ, criticizine
the action of tho Government IN granting. au-
tonomy to Cuba. says that the Carlists, In obedi.
once to their chief, havc observed a patriotic
truce, but the approaching catastrophe will Sig
Malice the end thereof. Tho Carlists, 1t adds.
have maintained throughout that the war was
really between Spain and the United States,
and that IL IN energetic policy had been fol-
lowed, even to war against tho nations protect.
ing Rlibusters. tho Carlists would have made all
sacrifices required. The article concludcs:
1.-THE day of catastrophe draws near. We will
either save the fatherland from destruction or
perish with It,"
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Indians supersritIsus About Hanging.
From the 81. Paul Dispatoh.

BIsMARoK. n. D.. Nov. ga report has
reached here from the Standing Rock reserya-
tion. stating that the mother OF Philip Ireland,
one Of the young Indians recently lynched at
tMilliamsport. has committed suicide because OF
lief among the Indians that any person who
may BIO hanged will never reach tho happy
hunting grounds - the heaven o: tho IN
alans; THIS is the reason the Indians
at Standing Rock wanted the Indians
shot and not hanged. The relatives OF an In
dlan who has been convicted or punished for
any crime are, also accustomed TO torture them.
selves 10 a degree considered commensurate
Holy Track. another OF the victims OF the iyneh.
Ing, was arrested for murder. his mother DELHI.
erately chopped OF her finger, and IL is stated
" connecuOn with the report OF the suicide OF
the other woman that she also attempted sui
eide, but was prevented from taking her life.
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THE, DA Until ss IN PORT AGAIN.
1he 10 said to Have Landed n Cargo OF Sup
plies for the Patriots In Cuba.

JACKSONVILLE. Dec. 3.-The tug Dauntless
came into port last night looking as innocent ms
possible. She was boarded by an officer from
the Vesuviu5. who found nothing contraband
on her. She is hiph in tho water and with little
coal on board. showing a long cruise.
The Spanish Nicc'Consul was asked il the
Dauntless had landed her cargo in Cubn.
Yes ! think So he repliod.
why was she allowed 10 leave port without
Q Government officer on board p
A that was where she fooled u.s. he said
ohrugging his shoulders, Everything seemed
10 be all right, and we did not suspect"
In her cargo are said to have been n twelve.
pound Hotchkiss gun and large quantities OF
quintne.. She left here on Nov. 10, Oslensibly
towing the schooner Jennie Thomas, and then
clipped Off to Cuba with a large cargo. Cant.
Johnny Dynamite" O'Brien was in charge.
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To Harmon,.e nrooLryn nepubrean..

At a meeting of the Logan Club In Brooklyn
on Thursday night resolutions wero adopted
summoning all Republicans to come together to
prepare for next years great battle and suggest.
fitting leader in the harmoniZing process. The
Logan Club stood firmly by the party colors in
the recent campaign.
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THE TRIP OF THE DAUxTLEss.
CoHDAnder PiiiSbury or the VesuyiuA Denies
That His Tow WINS Loaded MIth Arma.

WARRINGTON. Dec. IAN Official report about
the recent OK pcriencC OF the alleged hlibustcring
steamer Dauntlcss and H. dynamite cruiser
Vesuyius was received at The Navy Department
to-day from Commander Pilisbury OF the Vesu-
vius. 1t WAS reported that the officers OF the
Vesuvius had ororhoulci AMI searched the
Daunuess. but failed TO examine Il schooner
which she had In tow and which was loaded
with arms and ammunition for the Cubans.
Commander Pillsbury says this ia not true.
According to bis story. the DAuntlesS left Jack.
SOaviliS. lowing the schooner Jennie Thomas