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Insurgents and Austrn,ns FiHh..

London, April 9,-The Times will pub
lsh tomorrow the following dispatch from
Canea. Tho plllaging around Canea con-
tinues. II is rumored that arrangements
are being made to emisrate the refugees
to Asia minor.
The Austrian consul. who has returned
from kissamo, reports that the Austrian
admiral ON his arrival there sent boats
from Austrian ships to embark the fugi-
tivrs. AS he boats approached the shores
insurgents fired volleys, whoreupon the
warships bombarded them, firing over
eighty shells. About thirty Mohammedan
women and children then ran down the
beach from the fort and promptly embark
ed The insurgents continued to fire upon
the boats while these were returning 10
the ships. 1t is believed that some OF tho
insurgents We're killed.
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wARLtKE PREPARATIONS.
Mohnmmeinns stirred Up over Re
parted Attnci.s by Christians.

ported ATTACKS by Christians.
Constantinople, April 9.--War prepara
tons throughout the Turkish empire con-
time TO be steadily pressed although there
is not much change in the Eastern situa-
tion. a very pessimistic feeling prevails
here at the failure of the powers to at
tempt 10 coorce Greece. The blockade of
the Pireaus seems far off as ever, and the
war party is bringing pressure to bear up
On the government, with the result that
the porte has dispatched circulars 10 rep
resentatives abroad, setting forth the
Turks growing impotence at the prolon-
CATION of the crisis, which is pressing
heavily upon an already embarrassed eX-
chequer The belief c,ails here that
the powers are losing their hold over the
course of events, and that their so-called
concert is a failure.
A new danger has arisen through the
circulation in Corstnn,incpla and provinces
of a pamphlet, reciting alleged Christian
atrocities on Mussulrnans in Crete and
elsewhere This is so inAaming the Turks
against the Greeks bat the Greeian min.
lister has drawn the attention of the porte
to the matter. The governments has pro-
cecded TO take measures necessary TO pre-
vent outbreaks uior the part Of the popu-
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IcGIsintiNc.

Comm ssioner Baker wrote letter to
the members OF the house concerning ap-
preparations, which brought out remarks
from Garrison and MeGaughty.
House committee VIII report favorably
on the hill permitting ten jurors to render
a vcrl,,t In civil cases.
House tabled Blairs motion for sine Dis
adjournment April %.
It Is sad that the governor entertains
serious objections 10 che San Jacinto park
bill.
The Senate-Uniform text book bill was
amended in many material respects and
was hard fought, substitutes were intro
duced and the matter went over; Hous-
ton charter amendments passed; const'-
tut!c raj amendment fixing salary of legls-
lators at 500 per annum adopted; bills re-
felrng to local coIrt matters, requiring
deposits of bond and investment compa-
mes aud perfectny the drainage bill were
passed.
The House-Mot!on to reconsider the
vote passing the Wayland fee bill to third
reading was tabled &C to 81; bill amending
drainage bill was passed; Doyle's amend
ment to the appropr ation bill looking to
4 10 ner cen. cut IN aalarle s Of all depart
mont clerks was defeated. 20 TO 10; bills
making ii a misdemeanor TO Craze herd,
on hi. lands OF another, making it a mis-
de,rneanor not to dip" scabby sheep, were
passed.
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Capea. April o.--The Mussulmans and
others who had sought refuge in the fort
ress of Kissamo arrived here today on
board an Austrian transport. The garrison
OF tho place, however. remained there US
der continuous fusillade from the insur-
gents, who killed two soldiers Later in the
day a Russian gunboat bombarded the in
surgents and compelled them to retire to
the heights in the vicinity OF Kissamo.
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HELP ron ORETANS.
White Ribbon Aid TO the Christian
NicIimA In Cretc.

Chicago, April lady Henry Somcr-
set has cahled Miss Francis Willard, prcsi
union asking that $500 be spent for white
ribbon nurses II. Crete as the need there
is urgent and enough money has been sent
in to support the Armenian orphans three
years. In the eNigeucy Miss Willard cahled
consent, "feclne that it is all one cause of
suffering Christians slain by Moslcm
swords. and the hideousness of the situa-
tion is individually mngnihcd because Eng
lish bullets are helping in the slaughter of
the Christians"
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Preparations Finished.

London. April e.--Thc Larissa corre-
spondent OF the Times says:
/ visited Volo today tFriday) and found
that the last consignment OF supplies.
mainly heavy ammunition. is being hurried
to the front. All the preparations which
can be made are now practically finished
The reserves continue to arrive. Part OF
the special corps. Mauromi Challdes. came
In yesterday evening. 1t gets Its name
from its leader. n member of family ia
nous in the war OF 1s2i. The body is COM
posed OF picked men Of good position who
gave their services without pay. The corps
is self supporting. Its members wear upon
their caps the motto, Union or Death"
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1ordon. April 9.-Thc Daily TELEGRAPH
war correspondent at Larissa. the head
quarters of the Greek army. sSs that
much satisfaction Ia felt over the report
that Russia has agreed to olehisoite for
Crete. Under the circumstances II is pos-
siblc that war may yet be averted. for the
Greeks are beginning TO fear that they are
not as well prepared to take the field as the
Turks. Tho report that the latter now
have formidable force ut Elnssonia with
which they might invade Thessaia has
caused considerable uneasiuess in the
Greek camp
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IN IMMINENT DANGER.
People on House Tops Waiting to
He nescmed.

People on House Tops Waiting to
He Rescued.
Little Rock. Ark. April o.-Goyernor
at Island 70. White river. in which 1t lis
said that the people there are In imminent
danger of perishing. The inhabitants arc
on house tops, on RATS and all manner OF
floats and are entirely without food. There
are said to be thirty-fivc families around
tho island and the letter states that unless
they receive immediate succor they Will
certainly perish. one family near the is-
land has just lost six children in the flood.
Another letter from s. II. Blackburn. In
spector of Laconia leyoe district, gives .
victims OF the food in that district and
urges the governor to help them. At Daw-
sons Landing 1875 people are destitute and
in immediate need of food 40 at Avenues;
30 or 10 at Ferguson's Landing; 1850 at
Minor Knowton. 175 at Henrico, and 200
at Laconia. Tho appeals were referred to
the relief committee.
Secretary Alger today telegraphed Gov
ernor Jones asking for information as to
whore ratlons should be sent for distribu-
lion. The governor replied by telegraph.
stating that the relief committees preferred
-
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weather Forccas,.

Washing ton. April 9.--Easterr Texas
Generally fair and slightly warmer va
rable winds.
Georgia-l7aGr, preceded by local showers
on the coast; north winds: colder In east
crn portion warmer in northwestern por-
ion Saturday evening.
Alabama, Mississippi ana Louisiana
Fair, but partly clio idy north winds
slowly rising temperature.
Oklahoma and Indian Terrltory-Fatr;
variable winds
A.rkansas- Fair: slightly warmer. va
nlabie winds.
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Larlssa April 9.-In spite Of official in
telllRcncc received here Yesterday, saying
the powers have arranged TO settle the
Cretan question by a plebscilc OF the iel-
and. there is no cessation of war prepara-
tons. Troops are being forwarded daily
to the frontier, and tho posts are being
strengthened. The troops are fun Of IN
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Foreign.


Republicans are getting anxious about
the fate of the Tariff bill and are schem-
ing to force 1t through the senate
Held by a. United States circuit court
that one trust has right to cut the
throat of another trust.
The volume of water in the Mississippi
has not reached Vicksburg; levees all
holding out The Sunhower river is flood
ing an immense territory. Inhabitants OF
Island 70. White RIVER are on housetops
awaiting rescue. Government officers
sent to distribute the relief fund.
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proval to the French scheme OF reorganiz-
ing the finances OF Turkey The supposi-
ton is that as result OF the influence
of Count Muravieff, the Russian foreign
minister. an important group OF French
financiers is about to submit to tho Rus
sian government comprehensive scheme
which would provide for all tho require
ment OF the Ottoman budget and whatever
funds might be necessary to execute the
Turkish reforms insisted upon by Europe.
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WEATHER INFORMATION.
In.t Nipht'. Readings.

IAN area of high pressure Is moving in
over the Eastern Rocky Mountain slolc.
wish it's crest al A,nagilln whore the bl-
romcter registers 1920 inches.
An area of low pressure is moving cast
ward aad now overhes Florida
The weather Is generally partly cloudy
to cloudy,
Precipitation amounting TO 10 Of an inch
or moro is reported from Jacksonville,
Kansas City and North Pleite.
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State.

Dave Self given the death penalty for
intruder at Richmone.
State secured u change of venue in the
Prddy case.
\ successful experiment with y rays
located bullet in the spinal cord of j. II.
smlth at Waco.
An epidemic Of an unknown disease IS
playing ha.oc among work stock about
Al.o.
A mass meeting at Crockett adopted
resolutions against the proposed redis-
tricting bll.
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Greek camp
Relations strained.

London, April a.-rhe Daily News VIII
print tomorrow the following from It's cor
RESPONDENT at Larissa:
The relations between the Greek authori-
ties and the Turkish consulate hero are
becoming somewhat strained. The consulate
is ACCUSED Of espionage of the Greek mill
tary operations In tho locality.
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ToDAy's FORECAST.

Or oh,tANGE, N. 1.-THE townspeople are
tho Ky ~ t;ptoe OF expectancy today over
e cne election Monday, in which a negro
lean man +. c. Cuff, will he 4 repu5-
OF anal ian lidatc for member Of the board
tive i've Ash Members of the execu-
lion ~ eSnin. ttoe of the National Associa-
here y, democratic Club who are already
auea OF what win be done at the com
calia5e meeting Monday, which has been
stondi py Chairman Block. 1t il under
inr ".A be present and address the meet
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Turks Well Prepared.

Elassona, April a.--Thc correspondent OF
the Associated Press was enabled this
morning TO make n close investigation OF
tbe Turkish line Of defense II revealed tho
fact that everything is in preparation. The
transport service is excellent. -Four nun
dred pack horses are employed and enor-
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rn SUNNY Funds for Tnkcy.

London. April a.--The Cgnea corrc-
spondent OF the Times learns from private
sources that the prospects are improving
that Russia il disposed 10 give her ap-
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nous masses OF war stores, pontoons, cam
non, tents. medicines. ammunition and in
fact everything needed for large army
has been gathered here.
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,,nroxcd En.tern Policy.

Paris, April a.-After passing several
bills and by vote approving the statements
of the government on the eastern situation
and expressing confidence In Its vigilance
and firmness. the senate today adjourned
until May Is.
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The Markets.

Cotton futures to points higher.
Houston spot cotton 1-lsc higher.
The break N wheat has unsettled tho
flour market.
Wheat took another drop of 17-sc, May
closing at "a rs and July at 6ik.
Sharp net losses in stocks
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Political.

Republicans fear to take control of the
senate by making up committees, but are
threatened with trouble over the tariil
bill If they do not.
Simpson viii insist on Mr. Reed appoint
ing house committees.
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snort

y game for this afternoon at the park.
Al Jacks appointed Texas league UNI
pire,
The field for the Montgomery handicap
at Memphis a fair one.
Southern bicycle circuit was auspic.ous-
~ opened.
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THE BLOCKADE OF GREECE.
The Conviction Prevails in Athens
Tint II VIII NOt Take Place.

Tint II VIII Not Take Place.
Athens. April 9,--The conviction still
prevails here that the blockade of Greece
will not be enforced, though some diplo-
mats believe it will be an accomplished
fact. The ministerial Proia Indignantly
denies today the charge that the govern
mcnt is prepared to barter Crete for terri
tory assigned to Greece by the Berlin con-
fernce. 1t is urged here that the powers
can not lawfully prevent Greece from ad-
vancing 10 the frontier line granted here
by the decision of united Europe and OF
acious refusal of Turkey to confirm.
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Cattle shipments st.ll increase out Of
Houston.
A prominent railroad official speaks an
to the late supreme court decision.
A number of special excursions to dif-
ferent sections over all lines.
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NOT YET READY TO ANNOUNCE.

London, April 9.-The attorney general,
Sir Richard Webster. replying for the gov
ernment today relative to the blockade Of
Greece. said the intentions of the powers
could not be announced until a definite de-
cision had been taken. He could not say
whether the blockade would be pacific or
belligerent. II pacific. the blockade would
apply to Greek vessels only In the event of
1t being belligerent. there would be no
doubt that the usual practice would be
followed of allowing the vessels of neutral
powers already in the blockaded ports TO
complete their cargoes within a reasonable
,iiue and 10 sail at once. Neutral vessels
with 6argoes for blockaded ports. he adj.
ded. would be liable to be turned back from
the date the blockade commenced.
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Local.

A sketch for San Jacinio Day.
Biographical sketch of DR.. Arnold.
Popularity of the cowboy rangers.
The Shearn church revival.
Houston law students 10 give an enter
tainment.
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Sc &; DIS.

Alifsaneea SEED, German Mlllet. Cow Peas
proof p to haliii Corn, Milo Maize, Storm
He n aseods of ali kinds; Tomato flants.
Ella Waifs,ers for FRUIT Boxes anJ Bask
" res. Or wire for. prices to
If'HAS SEED e. FLORAL CO.
Dallas Texas
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Observations taken by the United States
weather bureau at p. m. 18th meridian
time.
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TODAT'S FEATURES.


Crete.
'ieeh lfregulars crossed the frontier and
engssed the Turks all day.
turks 1t was reported. also crossed tho
frontier while pursuing a band of insur-
gents and attacked three Greek positions
Much excitement developed m the Ital-
IAN chamber of deputies during the for
cign ministers reply 10 interpretations.
turkish consulate at Larissa accused
oil spying on Greek military preparations
Russia said TO be looking to a scheme
to supply Turkey with funds.
Insurgents and Austrans fought at ks.
Same.
Cupn.
Secretary Sherman has pigeon-holcd the
senate resolutions regarding Riveras
case.
General Rivera has been placed in Caba-
mass fortress
The Beimuda eluded Spanish spies ana
GOT safely off with another expedition.
Foreign.
Hondunan congress has made conces-
sion for an .nterocean.c railway.
Wholesale blackmalng of prominent
Londoners by an organized gang is al
iegei.
Plot to assassinate the president of 3D.
l!vgs discovered.
Uprising IN Porto REQ suppressed.
Trader in the New Hebridcs was eaten
by cannJbals.
Young girl in Bangkok had every bone N
her body broken for attempting to elope.
Ii Hung Chang said to be gaining N
power.
Annexation spirit in Hawaii Is said to be
very strong,
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GREEKS CROSSED THE FRONTIER
Irregulars and Turkish Troops Fought During the
Entire Day.
Greek Forces Were Vaousy Estimated From 1000 $780, The Turks
Was Reported, Also Crossed the Frontier While Pursuing In
surgents Attacked Three Greek Positions.


Turkey
AT $
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HIS LAST VIEW.
DurrantS Lingering Look on the
Thresho. d of the Chamber
of Death

SAN QUENTIN, CAL, May 31.-Dur-
rant turned to Captain Edgar, who was
standing by, half curious, half hesitatin,.
There was just the faintest trace of a weak
smile about his mouth that masked the
feeling within.
Il am going to take you upstairs" said
Edgar. The prisoner smiled weakly by
way of reply. For all there was: in Ed
gar's tones he might have been making
the most commonplace remark in the
world. but Durrant showed that he real
lied the meaning OF the words
/; "AH right, captain,'' he replied, 81 am
ready" :.
An involuntary movement as if to offer
his arms for shackies followed. Captain
Edgar told him he could change his
clothes and take bath. Mechanically
Durrant obeyed. He was given new un-
Gerwear and brand new suit of stripes
and all was ready for the trip to the death
quarters. The road led across the court
yard, down the stairway leading to t. e
tower-yard, thence along an alley between
the old hospital building and the unused
furniture factory. Guards John Miller
and ]. ID. Jones, who have been selected
as the death watch led the way. Behind
came Durrant between Guards Sullivan
and Jameson, Captains Birlem and Edgar
brought up the rear.
As the little procession wepded its way
across the courtyard the noisy striking
prisoners hushed their lungs and the big
prison became as still as death. The foot
falls of the party resounded on the cement
pavement with a peculiar sharpness in
contrast with the tumult and uproar that
mad been going on a minute before.
Durrant walked erect and firm. He
might from his manner have been the least
concerned of the seven men. There was
nothing abont him tina: made him the
hgure OF interest but his striped uniform.
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THE GOVERNORS DECISION.
After Reviewing the Results of His Investigations He Decides that
the Law Must Take Its Course

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granting refusing pardon Considered and its atnd e3Ge
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ever by his side guard to see that the
gallows are not cheated of IT'S prey. Now
the end is plainly in sight unless some ex-
traordinary event should intervene.
Mrs. Durrant and her son spent an hour
and a half together this afternoon. 1t was
fearful and pathetic interview. The
mother arrived at 80 O'Clock, and the
prison rule DENYING a1mittance to visitors
was. suspended in her behalf. Captain
Birlem escorted her through the big gate
to Captain Edgar's Office Her coming
was expected and almost as soon as she
was seated Guard Sullivan arrived, escort
ing her son. @...= ~ ~. ~.
For the first time in many days the
stole. self-composur of Durrant gave ay.
The tears welled into his eyes as he ad-
yanced.t TO meet his mother. The two en-
.braced, the son putting his arms about
the woman's neck and kissed her many
times. There was much o.say,. but it was
some time before Mrs. Durrant could
force QUIT he words between her sobs.
Durrant knew throughout that the or
deal of clim binG three flights of steps to
thedeath- cham per awaited him, but Mrs.
Durrant did not know: that her son had
been allowed: days grace on her account.
1t. was. Warden e's.original Inten tion
to put the death watch on: the prisoner
yesterday, but in Difference to the mot her
he postponed the change of. quarters in
order that she might see him without the
gloomy and for bidding walls of the death
cham Der. Throughout the interview Dur
rant refrained from informing his mother
of his projected removal. AT. the close of
the conversation there was an affecting
scene. The mother became almost hys-
terieal as she offered her arm to the guard
to pass her outside to walls, but before the
door was reached her tears had disap-
peared. The hard dry lines returned 10
her face, and not trace of emotion could
be detected on her return to the prison
office
The prisoner bore the ordeal of parting
bravely. He kissed his mother fondly,
but not with the passionate despair that
would have thrown the true dramatic
touch TO the situation. He spoke hope
fully of the future, with one loot even
then on the threshold that leads TO exc
cution.
"Good-by, my Theodore" said the weep
ing mother.
"Good-by, mother, cheer up," and the
son lifted his hat twice as her form dis
appeared through the iron door.