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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-22
PROMINENT ofncinIs Gathered.

San Antonio, Texas, April 21.-A party
OF Rock Island officials. comprised Of w.
IL, Truesdale. third vice president and gen.
eral manager; Robert Mather. general at
torney; j. NJ johnson, general traffic man
ager of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pa
cific headquarters at Chicago; j. C. Nc
Cabe general freight and ticket agent; G.
b. Sloat, assistant general ticket and pas
senger agent. and T. Is. Hovey. vice pres
ident and general superintendent OF the
Chicago, Rock Island and Texas. beadquar-
tiers at Fort Worth. who are making trim
over the State. stopped over for the battle
OF flowers today.
W. G. Crush. general passenger agent OF
the Missouri Kansas and Texas; w. G..
Van Week, manager Atlantic system OF
the Southern Pacific: Dan j. Price. assist
ant general passenger agent of the Inter-
national and Great Northern; w, j. Taylor
general baggage master OF the Interna-
lional and Great Northern. were all in the
city today, witnessing the battle of flow
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HOUSTONTO GALVESTON
SURVEYORS AT WORK ON THE
ELECTRIC LINE.
Have Done Most of the Work From
Alvin to Texas City-Point to
bridge Bayou.

Hehror, Texas, April 2o.-Engineer A.
b, Blevins and party. now engaged IN
running the survey for the proposed Hous-
ton-Galveston Electric railway. completed
the survey from Scabrook TO Dickinson
bayou yesterday and went into camp last
evening at Heffron.
The route as surveyed runs through tho
North Galveston tract lands distance
of about two miles and nearly parallels
the Galveston, La Porte and Houston
railroad. being east of that Inc about
half a mile. After careful examination
OF the various bridging points ON the
hayoI, a location was chosen about one
mile east of the present railroad bridge.
Today he Will go on 10 Texas City. thencc
to Galveston.
With the building of this road begins a
new era in the matter of transportation
in the State of Texas. This will be one of
the largest roads of its kind in the United
States. and II is tn. attention to make Vt
are said to be at the back of the enter
prise, and million and a half In rea1i-
ross awaiting the completion Of The pre-
liminary work The building of this road
means a RAPID development: of the co M
Try through which il passes; quick tram
service and low rates Tor both passengers
End produce viii moke II a boon 10 farm
ers and city people alike. OF the three
surveys the bay shore route stam1s far
chance of acceptance. II is not difficult
10 be ganec in Keeping near the wafer
from Houston on down, as this enlira
strip IL destined to be a great simmer
and winter resort as we'll
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Sewall, Smith. Tillman. Turpie and Wal
thall.
Navs-Burrows. Chandler. Clark Gull
lon. Davis. Fairbanks. Foraker, Frye, Gear.
Hansbrough, Hoar, Mason, Mills. Nelson,
Perkins. Plat (New York;, Pritchard
Proctor. Spooner, Turner. Vest, Warren.
wellington and Wilson--24.
MIR. Hoar followed with a motion dis
charging the committee on rules from fur
Their consideration OF his resolution intro.
duced some time ago for the revision of the
senate rules.
MIR. German asked that the subject 20
over until tomorrow and this ARRANGEMENT
was made
The calendar was taken up and some mi
nor bills were passed. At 1850 the senate
went into executive session. The doors
were soon opened and the legislative re-
sumed. There was considerable difficulty
sarv at one time to direct the sergeant at
arms to summon absent senators.
Mr.. Chandler utep.) OF New Hampshire
offered a concurrent resolution for the ad-
iournment Of the senate and house from
April &c to MAY 3. with a view to partici-
pating In the Grant ceremonies at New
York Mr. Morgan's objection carried the
resolution over.
At p. m. the bankruptcy bill was taken
up. MIR. Nelson secured an agreement that
the voting on the substitute and all amend
ments to the hill be taken at p. IN. to-
morrow.
Mr. Turpie argued against including cor
porations within the benefits of bankruptcy
proceedings. An amendment proposed by
him was agreed to. emitting public corpor-
atoms from the operation of the bill. At
4 u. m. the bill was laid aside and the SEN
ate adjourned
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BATTLE OF FLOWERS.
SAN ANToNIo's FESTIVAL A me-
SUCCESS.
City Was Crowded by Thousands of
Nisitors-"Cotton Bail" Ended the
Merry Making.

San Antonio. Texas April 2l,-The ami
versary of the victory of the Texans at
san Jacinto was celebrated here by Bat
tie of Flowers, u festival for which the Al
amo City is famous. Another feature was
tho State band contest and these attrac-
lions brought TO the city no less than e.
600 visitors, the air being filled with mu-
sic and the streets lined with people all
day.
The flower battle proper took ulaCe late
in the afternoon on Alamo plaza, in front
of the old fort, which was decorated With
bunting and evergreens and patriotic de-
signs.
The grand street pageant marched into
the plaza at $50 p. m. and included the
Fifth United States cavalry baud and Of
ficers and troops from Fort Sam Houston.
the various visiting bands. fire department.
a cavalcade of ladies' and gentlemen and
decorated floats and carriages laden With
flowers.
After parading through the principal
streets. the procession returned to Alamo
plaza and divided into two lines. moving
parallel In opposite directions. while the
participants pelted their opponents with
the blossoms carried for that purpose 1t
was picturesque and animated spectacle
Prizes were awarded the best turnouts and
MT. sam Z. bennett, whose equlpiBe was
a mass of violcts, was accorded the blue
ribbon.
The fete came to close tonight with the
grand patriotic ball gotten UP by the De
Zavala chapter Of the patriotic organlza-
ton Of tho Daughters of the Republic. All
the costumes worn were of cotton material.
The ball opened with the King Cotton
march, and among those ON the floor were
Colonel Rip Ford and Nat Mitchell. two
vcteruns of San Jacinto Tho chosen queen
of the ball was Miss Mamie Cresson. and
Mr. Clint Kearney was king. 1t was
largely attended and enjoyable affair. All
outgoing trains tonight are crowded.
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TROUBLE Is FEARED.
NEGROES HAVE pEEN ORDERED
TO LEAVE DAVIS, /. It.
Judge I<ilgorc Took In tue Matter
and Instructed the Grand Jury
TO Examine Into ID.

Ardmore, /. t. April 2i.--Siuce the kill
Ing OF Mccormick at Davis last SATURDAY.
night by the negro Brown. a body OF armed
white men have waited on the colored
population of that city and ordered them TO
leave at once Most of the negroes refuse
TO leave, aud viii offer strong resistance II
the mob tries to enforce their order. which
it is feared VIII be done Judge Kileore,
learning OF The situation at Davis. today
summoned the grand Jurors before him and
notified them that such condition should
not exist He said such outrageous acts
Of violence by mobs could mover be toler
ated in the indian TERRITORY. He said the
life. liberty and property al the negro was
as sacred in the eyes Of the law as was
that of the white man. The recent killing.
he said, could not be used rs n preteNt for
thie uprising. for the arrest and Indictment
OF the man charged with the crime was
sufficient to show the public that the law
could and would be upheld. Many witness
es have been summoned for tomorrow
Trouble Is feared.
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THE SOUTHERN STATES.

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--The RED Strings"
and "Krkluaes" In Breathltt county have
agreed 10 bury the Ratchet and have laid
down their arms.
ALEXANDRIA, La.--Lou.s Washing
ton a negro. was drowned In Bayou Rap
!des an the Crukshank place, eight miles
fro II Alexandria, by falling Out of n fiat
boat.
PADucAH, Ky.-Nelson Clark. q
steamboaiman, weat to sleep on the boiler
of the steamer Jennie Gilchrist. The
safety valve opened AMI he was soaided
to death.
SPARKS, Ga.--The Foote and zuber
mill. planer and all improvements have
been burned The loss viii probably az
gregate $4,000. No insurance was car
rcd on the property.
era wFORDVILLE. Ga.-Memorial day
viii be appropriately observed here. The
coniraeisd with the Marietta, Marble
works for a monument to the Confeder-
ate dead.
has appolntei Dr. T. ii. Frazer Of Mobile
a member OF the board of trustees OF the
State Agricultural and MechanicaI col,
Iege. at Auburn. TO succeeu NON d. ~
Rich. resigned
RAYNE, LIAM unknown man. SUD-
posed TO be about IS years Of age. COM
mated suicide by throwing himself IN
front of passenger train no. ls. VEST
bound. on the Southern Pacific road. about
az mile ard a quarter east of here.
sTuRGIs, Ky.-iThe desperadoes Iilte
and Cody. are Sun at Large, but news has
lust reached here THAI d. posse from De-
koven has tracked them TO an old house
near Hcnshaw and surroundei me place;
rho governor has telegraphed 400 reward
for the fugitives.
OwiNGSvILIE, Ky--The toll gate
raiders destroyed four gates. one on the
Reynoldsville and Sherburne road. one on
the White Oak road and two ON the Ow-
ingsyiile and Wyoming road. The mob
consisted OF about fifteen men,, all we'll
armed The gaiekeepers we're ordered un-
der heavy penalties not 10 attempt TO
collect any more toll
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TurfN Petitions.

Washington, April 21.-The maturing OF
the tariff bill is indicated by a deluge of
petitions relating to tariff rates presented
TO the senate today Mr. Spooner (Rep) of
Wisconsin sent up bundle containing sew
cral hundred petitions urging the re-enact-
ment of the Mckinley rates on lumber
A resolution by Senator Mason OF Illi-
nois, to permit debate to be shut off and
previous question ordered in the senate,
was referred to the rules committee today
ayes 80, nays 2i--the nays representing
the friends of the Mason resolution.
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GRANT JUBII.A.NT.
Two More Postmnstersbips Scored to
His Credit.

Washington. April Conditional Com
mitteeman Dr. Grant was feeling very good
today, He scored two more appointments,
as follows: James p. Armstrong to be
postmaster at Beaumont, ard Thomas A.
Pope to be postmaster at Cameron. There
was something of a fight over these ap-
pointments, but the National committee
man from Texas was on the ground floor
and bagged the game. This afternoon he
entertained at dinner National Committee
men Wimberly OF Louisiana and Strong OF
Florida.
Representative Bailey returned from
New York today and was on the floor of the
senate this afternoon. He was warmly re-
ceived by the democratic senator's. who
approve of his policy as leader Of the min
GRITTY in the house
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THE PORT ARTHUR CHANNEL.
Committee Called on the Secretary
H. ID. johnson in Washington.

Washington. d. C.. April 2l.-Thc Hon.
n. d. johnson of Houston is here, visit
ing his sister. He has not yet decided on
the office for which he will shy his cas-
tor into the ring. but his friends say he
will get something good. 1t will be no
surprise should he resume his old position
as postmaster The records of the depart
mont here show that he was a first-class Of
fccr. Tomorrow he will call on his old
college chum. Mark Hanna. Being an orig
inal Mckinley man, 1t goes without saying
that Mr.. johnson will stand very high at
court.
The secretary OF war today gave an audi
ence to a number of gentlemen interested
in the development of the Port Arthur
channel and who are also interested III
the construction OF the Kansas City, Pitts
burg and Gulf railroad. 1t was made cyl
dent at the hearing that the secretary VIII
not grant authority to cut the channel,
because it would interfere with the inter-
nal improvements already completed at sa-
bine Pass.
Representative Cooper has been interest
ing himself in this affair as far as 1t ef-
fects the interests in his district, and he
has frequent interviews on the subject with
the officials in charge.
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Acouitted of Manslaughter.

Dallas. Texas. April 2l.-George Nairn
was acquitted today of killing w, II, VIII
Hams Both men while working at a
bench IN saddlery establishment got into
Williams on the head with ham
be much hurt at the time. but
mer Williams did not appear to
he went home. lay down and died next
day. The blow fractured his skull Judge
Clint charged the Jury that there were no
clements OF murder IN the case and that
a inlsdemesnor would he the utmost that
could be made out OF It. The jury re-
turned verdict of acquittal.
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ABILENE rOsTOFFIcE.
Strong Delegation Called In Favor
of Mrs. Morrow.

Strong Delegation Cnllcd In Favor
of Mrs. Morrow.
Washington, April 2l.-The large batch
of nominations sent to the senate yester-
day seems to have whetted the appetites
OF the office-seekers and there was great
er crowd at the White House today than
for ten days past.
A delegation OF about forty Texans called
on the president this afternoon, headed by
Congressman Hawley and Noonan and E.
II. r. Green. chairman of the State repub-
lican executive committee, and paid their
respects. Earlier In the day some Of the
Texans called in the interest OF the reten-
ton OF Mrs. Morrow a daughter Of Gen.
eral Houston. as postmistress at Abilene.
She was appointed by General Harrison aud
retained by MIR. Cleveland and as matter
of sentiment they want her retained by
the present administration. There We're
fully $500 people at the public reception
this afternoon
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Annual Inspection.

Kyle. Texas. April 2o.-Today was the
annual inspection OF the Kyle fire depart
ment by the city council. The companies
were in fun uniform and presented a fine
appearance The trucks OF the hook and
ladder company and the hose company
were beautifully decorated with flowers
and eversreens. The queen, Miss Moore.
and the sponsors. Misses smith. pieker
ors of the different companies. The COM
Tan'es were drawn w n the line Of march
as follows. J. x. Woods. chief of the de-
,nanded by w r. Wallace. foreman. hose
company. commanded by C. Bones. fore
man aud The pump contrary; commanded
h.r of citizens witnessed the ceremonies
and favorable comment was heard upon
every hand
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sabine Lake Improvements.

Washington. April 21.-secretary Alger
today gave a hearing to representatives or
tho Sabine Lake Channel improvement
company who explained just what the
company desired to accomplish towards the
Improvement OF navigation in Sabine lake,
Texas.
Robert Glib I'm, the engineer OF the COM
rany with General W. W. Dudley ex-
planned the matter to the secretary
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dressed to the chairman OF the republican
caucus this morning and is pr. Hunters
formal acknowledgment that he has given
up the fight:
To Hon. w. N. Jones. Chairman Republi-
can Caucus.
Sir: shall be Obliged II you will cali
the republican members Of the general
assembly in joint caucus at the earliest
time convenient TO receive commuu!ca-
ton which desire to present for their
consideration. Very truly.
w. Godfrey Hunter.
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THE HOUSE.
Adjournment Taken ms Mark of
Respect to Mr.. MiIiilsen.

Washington. April 2l.-The chaplain of
the house, Mr.. Couden. in his prayer today
gavc thanks that this nation was at peace
with all others, and prayed that higher and
holier methods than war might prevail
everywhere. He prayed for the friends OF
Representative Mlliken of Maine, who died
suddenly and whose desk was draped in
black and covered with flowers.
The death OF Mr.. Milliken was announced
by MIR. Dingley, and out Of respect the
house at 1870 p. m adjourned until to-
morrow.
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weather Forecast.

Washington. April I.-Eastern Aha
Internationally fairer; brisk 10 msh
sout hwesterly winds.
Oklahoxma Arkansas and Indian Terri
tory-,;enerally fair; slightly Warhie''
southwest to northwest winds.
Tennes4ce and kentucky Increasing
cIoiair,ss. southcrly winds,
Mississippi and Louisiana,-Iartiy e1orny
with occasional show ers; soutterly WINDS.
Georgia and ilabama--Fartly cloudy.
probably showers near the coast; south.
westerly winda.
south DakD,a, Nebraska ard Ksnsas--
Gene rally fair; cooler.
wyoming and Montana--Cloudyi show
s,re. northwesterly winds
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WEATHER INFORMATION.
Last N,gut,s HEADINGS,

a well defined cyclonic disturbance 10
central over Nehpska and Iowa, ACCOM-
panied ny warmer weather An area OF
ssh pressure ovcrlles the South Atlantic
The weather is generally partly olondy
Tho only measurable rainfall Is oi OF
an Inch at New Orleans.
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Tallahassee. Fla. April 1.-THE first
joint ballot for United States senator was
taken at noon today. The results was
practically the same as that of yesterday,
with an increase of one vote in Calls IA
yor, the increase coming from Senator
Hendley. who was abent Yesterday. The
vote was as follows:
senate-Chipley s. Call E. Raney s.
Hooker .. Burford 3. Mckay 2. Grin l.
House-Chipley IL. Call rs. Raney 6. Hook
er o, Burford 4, Mckay ., Broome /. Bis
bee /.
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Presidential Nominations.

Washington, April 21.-The president to-
day sent TO the senate the following nomi-
nations:
Treasury Charles II. Smith. to be CUR
veyor of customs for the port of st. Louis
Mo.
State-Thomas II. Harrison of Pennsyl-
vana, to be agent and consul general at
Cairo Egypt; James A. Smith OF Vermont
to be consul at Leghorn, Italy; William
Ieimke of Now York, 10 be second oecre-
tary of legation at the City of Mexico.
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c,,,,. sh,pments From Beev,lie.

Beevine, Texas. Aprl eo-Frank A. Wei
der has been shipping several trainloads
of cattle from Sk1morc, this county, 10
the Territory THIS week.
John t. Claie will ship two tnasnloads
Thurs isy 10 market from here.
G, Rodgers sent two ttainloaas to the
A. T.. Rccia, shippeI four cars yester-
day from here.
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Columbian League Officers.

San Antonio. Texas. April 2l.--At the
second annual convention Of the Columbian
League OF Texas (Cathollc) in session in
this city today the following officers for
the ensuing year were elected: President,
Joseph A. ORieIey OF Auctin vice presi-
dent, ]. A. Mccormick OF San Antonio;
secretary, Pat j. Scully OF San Antonio;
treasurer, william Blakeslee of Halletes-
Vile; trustee for three years. J. p. Schnei-
der OF Austin.
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Ornamept ut LouisvIIe.

Louisville. KY. Apri, 2i.--ornament, the
fayorite for the big Kentucky derby,
reached here this afternoon. from Mem
ubis. He was accompanied by thirteen
OF his stable companions. among fnem
being the unbeatcn Rowland. All looked
q trifie wary from thu effects q tAeis
tourney.
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San Antonio Texas, April 2i.-The an
nual convention of the Texas Gas ana
Electric Light association closed It's session
here today.
number of interesting papers were
read, the value OF the crude petroleum
found at Corsicana was discussed. Laredo
was selected as the place for the next
meeting.
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To Strike out Retroactive Clause.

Washington, April 21.-The republican
members OF the finance committee of the
senate have reached an agreement either
to strike out the retroactive provision OF
the Dingley tariff bill or amend 1T so as
to pave the way so as to have 1t stricken
out in conference and have so notified the
democratic members of the committee. The
democrats have agreed in view of this
promise not to press the Vest resolution
on the subject of Secretary Cages recent
circular.
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Conditions IntoIernbIy bad.

Washington. April 2O,-A subcommittee
of the foreign relations committee OF the
senate examined Mr.. Earl, correspondent
Of several American newspapers, in re-
gard to the condition Of affairs in CUBA.
Mr., Earl recently returned from the Island
where he spent all his time with the span
ish forces In Havana and Plnar del RIO
He represented the condition Of affairs 70
be lntolerably bad
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An8,hcr Account.

Washington. April 2l.-It Is believed tha'
there will be no further objection ON the
rart of the war department to the digging
OF the channel from Port Arthur to SABINE
fess. providing proper revetment is maae'
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Sudden Death.

Waxahschie. Texas. April 21.--Mortimer
Hines expired at o'clock this evening,
His son Roy says his father lived in Dali
las a few years ago, and paid taxes on
500 900 worth OF property.
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REMARKS

The weather Is clear to partly CLOUDY
over the Texas section. Abilene reports
Hight rain. Clear and cool weather pre-
walls throughout the western and central
cotton belt, and low temperatures are re-
ported over the eastern belt.
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Seen nj Terrell.

Terrell. Texas. Aprl 2l.-severan par
dies. men. women and children On different
narts M the city, saw moving lights In the
heavens, which they SUPPOSED belonged
TO The mach ialkel OF airshp. the d,rec-
tom WAS southwest from Terrell.
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Toxarkana, Ark. April. 2i.--R. +. Mays,
who built the second store house erected
in Texarkana, died today after short III
ness. aged Sc years. He was hale and ac-
tive as man OF so up to within week
Of his death.
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brakeman broke "a Leg.

Weatherford, Texas. April 21.--Brake-
man G. p. Relf fell from Santa .Fe train
this evening, breaking his left leg at the
ankle. He was sent 70 the hospital q
Galvestoo.
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TEXAS PASSENGER TRAFFIC.
Chairman Kent Calls Meeting In
81. Louis Next Tuesday.

st. Louis. April 2i.-Chairman Kent of
the Southwestern passenger committee has
called a meeting OF the Southwestern lines
interested In Texas passenger traffic for
next Tuesday at the Planters hotel. Mr..
Kent says 1t Is desired to discuss the stu
alton concerning the Texas business and
formulate new plan for protection.
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GcnernI observations.

Observations taken by the United state,
weather bureau at s p, IN. 75,h meridian
time.
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rrankfort, Ky, April 2l'-Todiys scHl'
-, ,,,Iot stood: Hunter, Sc; Blackburn
A.. Martin. ~; Boyle 6; Stone l. Neces'
-.rv "a choice, 90. The join: session then
.s,ourped. The following cara "" a.
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Cotton ReIt bulletin.

mot included in mems.