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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
NO RESPONSE YET.
President Andrews May Not Reply
for II Month.

President Andrews Mny Not Reply
for II Month.
New York. September Sc. Benjamin
Andrews president of the Brown univer-
sity. was at the Murray Hill hotel today.
To reporter Dr. Andrews said that he
had made no response as yet TO the re-
quest OF the corporation that he reconsider
his resignation of the presidency of the
institution. AS to the tender which had
been made to him OF the presidency OF the
projected COSMOPOLITAN university, pr, An
drews said that subject is still in abey-
ance. He spent an hour last night 10 con-
sultation with John Brisbane Walker, the
protector of the new educational schsme
and will SEQ him again before returning 10
Providence Further. he said, ne could not
decide what to do in this matter until he
! had seen and consulted with fricnds end
officers OF the Brown University corpora
ton. No decision would be reached prot
! ably for month.
| Late this evening, when seen by a
| representative of the Associated Press. DR..
| Andrews gave out the following state
ment:
| Some weeks ago, when / thought q
severance of my relations with Brown uni
versity inevitable. | assumed the respon-
sibllhy OF conducting during tho coming
year very important new educational
undertaking projected by John Brisbane
/ Walker, but now soon to be taken in charge
| by a corporation made up OF well known
gentlemen. all sound money men deeply
| Interested In the proposed educational en-
| terprse. The work TO be dore by the new
| corporation is In the nature OF the uni
versity extension already carried on by
| Brown university, so that the head OF
Brown university might be the same per-
son who had charge Of the new work There
would be in the nature OF the case moth
| ing incongruous in such a union as ap-
pears In the fact that President Harper
Of Chicago university Is also collegiate
principal OF the Chautauqua university
| Yet. do not myself deem that sort of
a union In the present case advisable OF
hkely to give satisfaction. II rosorted
to 1t will be only a device to tide over a
temporary difficulty. Either the old en-
terprise or the new will itself sufficiently
tax the energies of any one man.
Just what permanent settlement will
be arrived at am not yet In a position tc
state. It is hoped 1t will be the one besi
calculated to further the cause of educa-
ton"
u When asked whether he would withdraw
his resignation from Brown university the
doctor said he could not state positively
what he would do until he had consulted
the trustees and fellows OF Brown uni
| yarsitv
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
ITALIAN MouNTAIN CLIMBER.
Return of the Prince Who Saw the
Peak OF st. Etins.
Now Nnrlx Scptrmber S,-Ine her1iu

Return of the Prince who Saw the
Peak OF st. Etins,
New York, September S.-rhe Herald
saws:
Prince Lugui OF Savoy, duke OF Abruzs'
and nephew OF the king OF Italy, ia ct the
Waldorf. having reached this city after ac-
complishing the feat hitherto Regarded us
impossible. OF climbing to the summit oil
Mt. st. Elias.
Concerning his achievement, Prince Luz
gui Is very modest. He has avoided con-
versing either about the character oil the
work he aud his party had to perform be-
fore thew arrived at the summit or the
scientific facts he had gathered about the
mountain. When he returns 10 Italy lie
Will prepare monologue concerning MS
experiences which Will, 1t Is said, be or
great help to that division OF the sctohtlfio
world interested in the study OF the rhtn-
omena Of great attitudes. The monologuo
viii be accompanied by photographs or
PECULIAR Interest. which were taken by the
party at various stages OF the Journey,
Sonlo OF these most notably tnoie wnich
were obtained at elevations OF more IMAM
IA GOO feet. have no equals, j. IS tdid' IN
tho world Not only do they sh,W The
effects of photography at such elevations
but tho actual appearance Of what has been
regarded as an insurmountabc peak. Inc
| negatives are in the personal Keeping OF
| tho prince. who prizes them as the most
valuable of his trophies of Mt. st. F'iae
They VIII be developed in Italy and untll
| then the prince declines even to converse
| about them.
| Chevalier Cagni was the princes spokes-
| man. He was enthusiastic over the hrc-
| cess OF the exploration.
eve found the mountain to be. accord
! ing TO cur Instruments. 1900 feet high.
| said the chevalaer. Il say. of course. Win
! tho understanding that after more cere-
full mathematical application we may fnd
that the height will vary twenty to thiity
feet. While IT was cold at the summit,
I, It was not excessively 20, our thern ometer
indicating IL degrees below zero, In re-
turning 1t would have been TO oar ad-
vantage had the temperature remained at
that mint
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
A FORT WORTH NINE.
Good Ball Players who Hull From
That Town.
Dallas News.

Dalas News.
An enthusiastic baseball fan hands the
Nows man the following:
Fort Worth as producer OF frst-class
baseball talent leads all Texas cities and
perhaps all the cities OF the Nation Of her
size. In summing UP the roster OF players
who have gone up higher" and who now
occupy positions In the faster company"
we find the names of the following, who
at some time In the past occupied posi-
tons on the Fort Worth nine. and who in
days OF yore electrified lovers OF the game
IN their vicinity by their brilliant work
upon the diamond. The following nine,
played In the batting order az here ar
ranged, would make formidable one in
swifter company than the Texas or almost
airy other minor league: McAilister,
catcher; Cetiman, left field: Joyce. third
base: Stcinfcidt, second base; Nance. cen
ter field: Motz. first base; Reilly, short
stop: Mcfarland, right held Gear, pitcher.
The above ex-Panthers and Colts have
played the present season as follows: Me
All.ster Cleveland. National league.
Gettman. Washington. National league
Joyce. New York. Natioral league. cap
tain aad manager; Steinfeldt, Detroit
Western league; Nance Louisville. Ma
tional league; Motz, Indianapolis, Western
league: Reilly. Kansas City and Indian
apolis. Western league: Mcfarland. Kan.
sas City and Columbus. Western league,
Gear, Cleveland. National league. and
Kansas City. Western league.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
RECIPROCITY IS WANTED.
France Desires 70 Take Advsstsoc
Of Tariff Concessions,
MUST AWAIT PRESIDENTS RETURN.
Ambassndor Patcnotre Called on
Secretary sherman ana Discussed
the New Law and Its Features.

Washington. September 3.--Thc French
rotary Sherman today relative to the pro-
posed reciprocity treaty between the
United States and Franco. The subject
was discussed in n general way, but owing
TO the Importance of the questions involved
II is not expected final results will be
reached until the return OF the president.
who takes o personal interest In these re-
ciprocity negotiations.
Under the now law It appears that two
forms OF reciprocity are provided for. both
OF which France is DESTROYS OF securing.
The first form contemplatcs Commercial
agreements in which reciprocal conces-
sions may be secured" This leaves It to
the Judgment Of the president to reduce the
duties on certain specified articles.
Tho president IL empowered to grant
these reductions without the formaiities of
ted to and ratified by the senate. The
matter OF securing concessions. which
shall be reciprocal and equivalent, Is left
entirely TO the Judgment OF tho president.
When the agreement is made the reduce
lions OF duty so into operation by a presi-
Dental proclamation. AZ France 10
heavy exporter of articles specified. this
form OF reciprocity agreement is OF spe-
cial concern to the country. Aside from
this the agreement Is wholly LETT 10 the
Judgment Of the president. The law also
provides reciprocal treaties covering tho
whole list Of articles included In the tariff
bill 1t authorizes a reduction OF 20 per
cent OF duties, including such articles as
may be agreed upon, or tho transfer of
dutiable goods TO the free list for period
not exceeding five yeors These treaties,
however. must be ratified by the senate
and approved by congress" before they
| so into effect. 1t Is probable that Franco
| VIII open negotiations Tor this latter form
OF reciprocity although II offers no imme-
| diatc benefits. owing TO the dela,a incident
| TO securing ratification by the senate and
! approval by congress, The latter feature
is unusual and presents tho only case In
| which "A treaty must 10 before the house
| OF representatives as well as the senate
| undor these circumstances the ncgot.atl ona
| with France ARE likely TO be confined for
| the present to the reciprocity arrange
| mcnt," ms this may be concluded ut once
and put into immediate effect by the nrcsi-
| d0nt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
EMPLOYERS RETURNED.


London. September 3. - The British
steamer Windward, having on board the
Jackson Harmsworfh expedition. which has,
spent three winters near Cape Flora. Franz
Josefland, arrived here today from Franz
Joseflald with II. g. Jackson and his col
leagues. All the members Of the expedl-
ton are In good health.
They explored Franz Josefland thorough
ly. The cache OF supplies was left at their
quarters at Elmwood In case the place
should be visited by Professor Andree or
ether explorers. The results OF the cx-
piorations, 1t Is claimed, completely revo-
lutionizes the old ideas of Franz Josefland
and proves that the much ss-.cussed Gill,es
land does not lie where Arctic geographen
have been In the habit OF placing IT, and
therefore may be conEtdcred non existent.
The expedition was In toAl darkness from
November until the end OF February.
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health Or. Formento OF New Orleans and
DR.. wolford Mason Of New York spoke
on the perfect quarantine stations on the
Mississippi below New Orleans. the work
of Or. Joseph Holt Of New Orleans. Dr.
Hollis name evoked applause. At the
Windsor hall large audiences listened to
the paper Of DR.. Herman Riggs OF New
York.
The work Of the different sections was
concluded today. but excursions and other
entertainments continue. or the $50 papers
which have been read before the association
fully fifty were prepared by Americans.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
To Construct a Canal.

New York, September 3-Artielos have
been filed with County Clerk Purroy for
the incorporation OF the Florida Trans
Poninsular Ship Canal COMPANY. The chief
man II. Baldwin. II. Bolet Peraza consul
general for the Greater Republic OF Cen
trail America in this city, Benjamin II,
Cromwell and Francis r. Fleming. The
capital is si5,o0o00o. The project is To
build a ship canal and railway to connect
the Atlantic with the gulf with capacity
for the passage OF ocean going vessels.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
HE RAylsnED A YOUNG WHITE GIRL.
Crowd mt the Jail In Nashville to-
Mcte Out Justice to u NcRro--A
Police Reserve In Readiness.

Nashville. Tenn, September 3. = Fred
Moore, q negro. rayished Emma May Will
lie. little white girl years old. in North
Nashville this afternoon. The negro was
captured and Is now in Jail. A large crowd
has gathered in front OF the Jail and in the
adjacent streets aud much talk OF attack
Ing the Jail and lynchiug the negro Is
heard. The police force is on guard at the
Jail and the reserves are held in readiness
ut the police station. Sheriff Sharpe also
has force of deputies on hand. AS yet no
move has been made by the crowd, and It
seems to lack leaders 1t is no. believed
an attack will be made unless the crowd
is further aroused and instigating speeches
are made
Nashville, Tenn, September 4, a. m
At this hour the large crowd is still as
sembled In the vicinity Of the jail. but no
definite disposition Is shown 10 make an
attack, and 1t is not believed one will lie
made tonight. Talk among the crowd I'M
dicatc5 probable attempt to storm tho
Jail today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04

New York. September S.-Mrs. william
Whitman was brutally assaulted by a
negro In lonely street at the northwe stern
limit of Newark, n, j., today and was
beaten until she was insensble. After q
long time she regained consciousness and
dragged herself to the nearest house. She
was removed to her home and later her
condition became critical and 1t is feared
she will die. Hundreds Of men are scour-
Ing the country In search OF her assaIi-
ant
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
pnI,y rntnIIy turned.

Lake Charles, In.. September S.--While
the children OF David ODDS were building n
FIRE IN a cook stove today OF II 80 they
used gasoline with tho usual result; an
explosion followed. getting fire to every
thing near.
baby 10 months old was badly burned
and can not survive; two other children
were also burned. but VIII recover.
Mrs. Odds In putting out the fire on the
children, was burned about the face and
neck, but not seriously.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
AN EXPLOSION.
Twelve Were Killed by an Accident
In Mine.

Twelve Were Killed by an Accident
In Mine.
Colorado Springs. Colo, September g.
At o'clock this evening an explosion OF
coal dust occurred In the old Sunshine
mine. owned by the Colorado Fuel COM
pany. twelve miles from Glenwood. AT this
writing twelve bodies have been recovered,
and so great is the excitement that 1t can
not be learned whether there are any more
in the mine or not. The dead are:
Antonio Arnot,
Louis Damon.
Louis Raki.
joe Martini
Joe Casa Grandi.
John, Jennent.
Antonio Eppi,
Theodore Potosi
John Andriani.
Emil Andrianl.
Andre Mcleod.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
Victim of NihiIists.

London. September ga special as
patch from Paris says:
A h.a,,titul woman. naked and fr1ghtfully
u,ttlated with the skull mashed, Eas
been found in the river Seine. on ire
middle of the woman's back are tauooea
the words "Lcng live Poland and Death
to Traitors" The remains are supposed TO
he these Of a nihilist who had incurrea
the suspicion OF her fellow nihiiists.
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Des Molncs, Iowa. September S.--Thc
democratic State central committee secured
today temporary injunction restraining
the secretary OF state from puttiny the
ticket OF the boiling ponullsis OH the Of
fetal bnllot
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
.ICO WILL DO.
DON'T WANT TO AC-
HER SILVER
hits VIII Buy From
s and Become Inde-
4 the Outsiders.
September as. p.

}. September as. p.
10. who came UP today
gh Mexico. says that last
z merchants and importers
onora held a meeting at
uss and agree upon some
= ction TO pursue touching
in the United States ard
n ON foreign exchange.
d was agreed to counter
Possible all foreign orders
nd the merchants pledged
k to substitute the goods
l8ture for imported goods.
capacity.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
GALVESTON coLLECToRsHrp.
Grant May Quietly Get the Appoints
ment Made.

Washington. September Especial -
As5Istant Secretary Howell Of the treasury
department said today that no appointment
OF collector Of customs for the Galveston
district would be made until after the re-
turn Of the president the latter part of tho
month.
II was intmated this afternoon that Con-
gresham Hawley would be accorded tho
privilege Of naming tho applicant for the
office, but II the split between him and
Green Ia serious DR.. Grant may capture
tho prize for one OF his followers.
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nridge CoIInnsea.

Weimar. September S.--During the piili-
tarv maneuvers in this vicinity To-Day
uontoon bridge COLLAPSED while the Nipe-
ty-fourth Thurigan regiment Of inf1nfry
was passing over II. number II soldiers
and some trumpeters were either drowned
or hit nv the timbers OF the bridge end
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
Arrived ut Hamburg.

Hamburg September S.-The emperor
and empress Of Germany and ahe king and
queen Of Italy and the Italian minister
for foreign affairs. the Marquis Nsconti
venesta, arrived here today in order to
be present at The autumn maneuyers OF the
German army
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
Dccrcnsc in Wheat supply.

London, September 4.--The Daily Graphic
publishes a table comparing the available
ard Irrespective English wheat supply at
the present time with that of September,
1896. showing deficiency OF nearly 2,000,-
coo quarters. II is inevitable, the Daily
Graphic says. that the rise in the price OF
bread will be mairtained.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
DESIGNS DENIED.
}8yn Says No Overtures
4 Been Made.

3@Ga Says No Overturcs
~ Been Made.
eU $ember A dispatch to
lkQ Managua, Nicaragua,
Qo4ient interviewed Presl-
the statement that J,ran
ating with the diet Of
bile Of Central America
10 take the NicRraguan
OF the hands OF the
|fme president declares that
bsoluteiy false, He says
rdently desires to have
fed as soon as possible,
piiered to take any hand
= resident Xelaya's wish,
atement. is for the work
by the United States or
y hpany.
Ter minister. consul nor
atral America. President
matter had never Teen
diet. which net here in
august Is.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
nehcIIIon tn Urnguay.

London. September 1.-THE Times Mon
tevideo correspondent ssys the rebellion in
Uruguay is growing and that the insur-
gents are advancing towards the center OF
the republic.
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Avalanche victims.

Berne. September 3.-The remains OF
three of the victims OF the Mount Pieurer
avalanche disaster, including Bernard, the
young Enelishman. have been found In q
terribly mu.ilated condition.
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Failed 10 Appear.

Washington. September 3.--Cus OF two
negroes nominated for cadetships at AM
npaolis has lost his chance Of appointment.
This is j. II. Smith, who was named ~
Representative George White Of Chicago
to represent the Fifth Illinois district ct
the naval academy. Smith failed to APP
pear ut Annapolis for examination lat
Wednesday.
Annapolis. Nd. September s.--R. G. nun-
dy. the coiored candidate from ctncinpaA
for naval cadetship. failed 70 paaq r. spell
ing. He has : Tv-examinatioa = spellsag
tomorrow. NJ 4 Is
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
MUST BE DISARMED.
TURKISH IRREGuLARs FIRED At
AN ITALIAN MAN-OF-wAR.
Admirn1s VIII Insist Upon Raising
DIocI<nde-sultan Proposes to
Reopen Cretan Question.

Canea. September SIN consequence OF
the firing of several volleys by Turkish
irregulars at the italian man-of-war Sar-
dogma. off Gambia. on the night Of August
81. the admirals OF the foreign fleet rro-
pose to disarm the Turkish irregulars. II
permission to carry out this measure is
refused nv Dievad Pasha. the commander
OF the Turkish forces In Crete. the adj
mirals will demand his recall.
1t is also proposed to raise the blockade
of the island. which is now considered
useless.
London. September A dispatch to the
Times from Constantinople says the sui
tan is impatient to reopen the Cretan
question. hoping thereby to checl,mate the
European concert Of powers. The palace
council is preparing Its campaign accord
inglv. though no official action has yet
been taken.
London, September "a special dis
patch from Constantinople received this
afternoon saws the Armenians who have
been convicted Of taking part in the recent
bomb outrages there have been sentenced
to death. Two Armenlans who we're
charged with completely IN the outrages
have been acquitted.
The outrages referred to occurred on
August Is last. In the private road between
the offices OF the grand vizier and the state
council house. one man was killed, several
severely injured and many windows were
shattered There were several attempts
Mt this time to cause explosions.
Presented His Credentials.
Constantinople, September S.-James d.
Angel. the new United States minister to
Turkey. with the members Of the American
legation was granted IN audience by the
sultan today and presented his credentials.
Several Hundred Arrested.
Constantinople. September 9.--Since
Tuesday OF the present week about 300
| Turks have been arrested for suppos ID con-
nection with the young Turkish party.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
CHANCELLOR.
TX Rather Doubts the
French Alliance.
MEANS But LITTLE.
~ boil Over-Deprc-
blamor for y Big
let for Germany.

Iber 4.-The Berlin cor
rimes says the Zukunfest
undoubtedly an anthem
! Prince Bismarck, prob
Count Lumburg-S tirum.
led the ex-chancellor on
|servative party. Prince
Id himself as very skep-
be alleged Franco RUS
declared the cars toast
Russia to very little.
he interview Prince Bis
my own diplomatic ex-
bscure expressions which
Ing to the ears Of those
ii do not think the con-
kty, if 1t exists at all.
French. The policy Of
Eminent has always been
l can not conceive that
by commit itself to ad-
)ch 1t would gain nothing.
fhas always behaved as
knd ! do not see any rea-
change his mind"
complimented. somewhat
aent Faure's aptitude.
in the new fashion OF
/ and repeated the opinion
I'd come of it, adding:
hat. the French pot is
4he fire and might more
BOIL over. This ought to
! from any illusion that
berish and should serve
tainst altering the basis
1fense."
or deprecated the clamol
kd for colonial expansion
ID follow our trade, ant
The most important thint
have is to have a strong
Is tie opinion Of Vol
4red my conviction tina
flight upon the continent
y which will be decisive
dominions."
9of some interesting, bu
hal "reminiscences OF hi
esonal relations with tn
6g,ista, the conflicts will
had shattered his nerve
lis parliamentary and dip
e recounted how he frus
e to make her regent II
led the interview by rldi
THAT he was going to Kie
hip. saying: II am n
festive occasions"
Aber Am official con
bued today Of the repor
1l demand an explanatio,
1he dispatch sent by tn
M. Meline, in reply to tn
Alsace-Lorraine societ
be government upon tn
alliance. In the dlspatc
ssed the hope that Lor
Aited to France.
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National Trade. Council on.

St. Louis. Mo-. September 3.--owing to
the long season Of idlencse and the con-
sequent want OF money TO pay the expenses
OF delegates to st. Louis at this time. the
proposed convention to organize National
building trades council has been declared.
on NJ W. Steinbiss. president Of the St.
Louis trades and labor council, who has
been pushing tho idea. has received let
tsrB from the principal cities Of the coun-
try. heartily indorsing the project. The
matter win be kept continually before the
laboring men. and Il is probable the meet
ing viii be held next spring.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
WILL BE SENT AGAINST THE AF-
RIDIS UNDER GEN. LOCKHART.
Tribesmen in the Vicinity of JAM
rud Are Increasing In Numbers
and an Attack Is Threatened.

London, September denomination has
been given to the report that the govern
ment has sanctioned the sending Of a large
expedition against the Afridis. 1t is re-
ported that General Lockhart, commander
in chief, in the Punjab. will be recalled
from England, where he has been on fur
Tough to command the expedition. Gen.
eral Lockhart left Drindisi. Italy, today
on his way to India. where he will arrive
In good time to take command of the ex-
pedition, which will be ready to move
about fortnight hence.
General Lockhart's reputation. military
ability and skill in border warfare WILL
il is believed, tend to overcome the tribes
men who have taken part in the upris-
ing.
Bombay, September s.--Little news has
been received regarding the situation on
the frontier. The expedition to Tirah Will
invade the Afrdis country by several dif-
ferent routes. The tribesmen in the vicih-
itv OF Jamrud are increasing In num-
bers and are threatening an attack.