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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-11
THE JUDICIAL CONVENTION.
Notices in Regard to 1t I'm the
seventh Maryland District.


Representative Sydney E. Mudd has noti-
fed each member of the state central COM
mittee of the counties included in the sew
erth judicial circuit to assemble at Hughes
Vile, Charles county, on Friday, the 18th
of August, for the purpose of agreeing
upon a time and place for the holding of
the judicial convention.
The meeting is called under authority of
resolution passed by the state central
committee at it's last meeting, which di-
Iects the convention to be held at such a
time anu at such a place as the members
of the committee for the four counties in
cluded in the seventh judicial circuit might
select. Notices to the various members
were issued by Mr.. Mudd. pursuant to
letter from Chairman Wellington desig-
mating Mr.. Mudd as the member of the
committee to give notice of the meeting and
to call the meeting to order
The place of holding the convention has
not yet been fixed upon, but no Disagree
ment is likely to take place at the meeting
and it is thought that 1t will pass off
smoothly.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall at
10 am, 2::O and 6:30 pm. Steamer River
Queen for Chapel Point at $50 am.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and intermediate river landings, Z
am.
2 and CHS pm.
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
at . am.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Trains leave the B. and o. station for
Bay Ridge at 9:15 am. and 430 pm.
Trains leave 1912 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
S pm.
Trains leave 1914 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $50. 1905, IL
am, 1906, Ills, 2:O5, 3, and 4:15 pm.
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B. AND o. BULLETIN.

Bay Ridge, 50 cents for the round trip;
trains leave 9:15 am. and 4:3O pm. Sun
days. 9:35 am, 80 and 315 pm.
Care May, Atlantic City and Sea Isle
City, 10 am. and II noon Friday and Satur-
day, god to return until following Tues
day, s..
National regatta. Philadelphia, August
IL and H. Reduced rates b. and o., the
official route.
Baltimore and return, s1.25, Saturday ard
Sunday next.
Niagara Falls ten-day tour. 80. August
T. Special from Washington $40 am.
Best line to the falls. Stop-over allowed at
Watkins Glen, Geneva. Rochester and Buff
falo. Parlor car seats reserved in advance
at No. 107 18th street, No. $40 Pennsyl-
vania avenue and Baltimore and Ohio
depot.
Atlantic CITY, s. August o.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
THE STAR by MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada. by ordering it at
this office, in person or by letter.
Terms: IL cents per week: % cents
for two weeks, or 80 cents per
month Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-11
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Kernan's Lyceum Theater--NIlle. Zittel-
las English Froliques.
Glen Echo-Concert by the Fadettes of
Boston.
Chevy Chase Lake-Donch's band, hydro
cycles and dancing.
Congress Heights-Music and dancing.
North Capitol and SITS. n.w.-St. Alloy
sius Lawn Festival.
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Special Excursions to Seashore via
II. md

Sea Isle City will be sold for 10 a. m. and
u noon Royal Blue Line trains on Fridays
and Saturdays during the season, good to
return until Tuesday following, at rate of
s. for the round trip.-Advt.
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Wanted Thirty Minutes, Got Thirty
Days.

IF you will give me thirty minutes to
leave the city 1 will promise you never to
appear before your honor again." said
Charles Brown. an old soldier, upon being
arraigned before Judge Scott today. The
charge was drunkenness.
Il was not drunk. but simply couldn't
navigate, and SO ! lay down where the
officer found me-"
Inquiry developed that Brown was ar
rested for similar offense night before
last and released on his promise to do bet
ter, and the court informed him that I'M
der these circumstances 1t would be the
proper thing for him to take a rest in the
work house for the ensuing thirty days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-11

$500 To Atlantic City and Re- $500
turn via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Special train will leave Washington at
pm Saturday, August IA, returning, leave
Atlantic City pm. Sunday, the 18th.
Through via Delaware bridge route with
out change OF cars or transfer. arriving At
lantic City 8 p.m.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-11
$500 Excursion to the SeashOre $500
via Pennsylvania Railroad.

On Fridays and Saturdays during August
tickets will be sold for IL am. and 12:45
pm. trains 20 Atlantic City, Cape May,
Ocean CITY and Sea Isle City. good to re-
turn until the following Tuesday. Atlantic
city tickets good via Delaware bridge route.
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-11

EVERYBODY ENJOYS ICE CREAM
when it's made properly. Freund's creams
are made of rich cream and pure fruits.
Peach cream is particularly delicious. His
water ices are fine also. Liberal reductions
on large orders. Freunds, SIS 10th st.
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SO To Niagara Falls and Return $40
via Pennsylvania Railroad.

Special train of parlor cars and day
coaches will leave Washington at 7:3O a. m.
Thursday, August 10, arriving NIAGARA
Falls 1850 pm Tickets good for return
within ten days. and valid fer stop of at
Buffalo, Rochester and Watkins Glen re-
16.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-11
How to Get a Good WheeI.

Attend the sale at Sloan's, 14O7 G street.
tomorrow and Friday at II m. of Is
new ladies', gents and boys Wilhelm
wheels, in colors. No reserve prices, Deal
ers invited.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-11

$3 Most Popular Saturday Trip F:s
is that to FIT. Monroe Norfolk, Va Beach
& Ocean View via Norfolk & Washington
steamers. Secure state-ooms early and avoid
disappointment. Tickets S. good to return
Sunday night. See schedule, this page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-11
Try Reisinger's Ice Cream. est. NV.
FOR YOUR ICED

FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "Kenny'S Cheon." the best soc. Tea In
America Pure American-refined Sugars at
cost. c. d. Kenny, seven city stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-11

James Henry. colored, twenty years old,
who lives at No. $3.50 10TH street north
west. was taken sick near the corner of
18th and U streets, yesterday afternoon,
about O'Clock. The police patrol wagon
was called and the patient was taken to
the hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-11
Half Rates to B.n.lo-Account of G.

The Pennsylvania railroad will sell tick
cts to Buffalo and return at one fare Au-
gust n TO "a. good returning August "a to
81, with arrangement for extension to Sem
TENDER 20. Department Of the Potomac
Old Guard, posts and and Woman's re,
lief Corps will use Pennsylvania railroad.-
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-11
Saturday and Sunday Excursions tG
the Country.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad has
placed on sale reduced rate excursion tick
cts. to be sold every Saturday and Sunday
during the summer season. valid for return
until following Monday. from Washington
to points on the Washington branch as far
as Annapolis Junction, and points on the
Metropolitan branch and main line as far
as Frederick and Charlestown, w. Va.-Ad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-11

$1.25 to Baltimore and Return
Via B. and o. r. r. All trains August IA
and Is valid for return passage until fol-
lowing Monday.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-11

Camp meeting Congress Heights this
evening. Take new electric car from NAVY
Yard bridge. via Capital Traction and Ana
costa hnes.-Advt
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$1,000 to niagara FAN. via b. and O.

through train of coaches and Pullman
parior cars frCm B. and o. station, WASH
ington. $40 am. August IL. Stop over re-
turning, at Watkins Glen, Rochester and
Buffalo. Ten-day round trip, SO Special
SIDE trip to Toronto by steamer, $1.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-11

WE MAKE OLD FURNITURE NEW,
-upholster or recover it in best style at
small cost. Carpets cleaned in best manner
and made moth-proof without extra charge
Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks. ,631-5 Mass. av.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-11
Desirable Building Lots mt Auction

Thos. r. Jones, surviving trustee will sell
tomorrow at 4:3O Pm, in front of the prem
ises, several valuable building lots on Sd
near H street northeast. This is q good
rentable locality, and the lots are Of n de-
sirabls size, affording spectators a rare
chance. See Sloan & Co., auctioneers, for
rarticulaIs-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-11
Atlantic City, s.. August q.

The dipper has disappeared from the
pump at 2Sth and o streets, and Lieut..
Swindells has asked the District authori-
ties to furnish a new one.
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f Point, 25c.

NEW STEAMER BARTHoI.DI For CHARTER.
day or evening; fast aud coy. Rowboats for
hire, &c pr hour. JNo. CUMBERLAND a.
son. foot Of ST. NV. Neoim
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Y SERVICE
I1Oumt Vernon.
Arlington and
Alexandria.
'EricssOn LineExcursions''

Station, Pennsylvania avenue and 1872 street.
For schedule see Il. X. column, this paper.
myo1-ff
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-11
THE SOUTHERN STATES.

TOCCOA. Ga.-Mr. w. S. white. an
aged citizen OF Franklln county, commN-
Ted suicide nt his home. about eight miles
from Toccoa. by cthltlng his throat with
n razor
MAGNOLIA, Ark~-Two men were killed
and SIX others fatally injured by tho
hrrsdng OF the boilur of a sawmill be-
longing TO Wyrick Bros The desd are
Calhoun Wyr1ck. white. and John Lewis.
colorcd.
RAYMOND, Aliss.--In the circuit court
today. W. w. johnson was awarded 1900
damages against the Alabama and Weeks
burg railroad, on account OF The stopping
Ut q culvcrt, which caused tho water 10
overflow Johngon's land. The amount or
damages claim,h Wis 5000.
SELMA, Ala.--Thc Rrand Jury OF Dallas
county, after IL two wccka' session. made
Il report. which is decidedly the most
sensational oynr milsle IN this county. 1t
charges that a gralt mnny Irregularities
OF various and peculiar sorts exist In the
Office OF the county superintendent OF ed
ucafion.
PENSACOLA, Fla.-BoIlera Mt the mill
mics cast of here one of the largest lum-
her plants In tho South. exploded, killing
iN,n Raymond. q white man. aald TO be
from New orleans, and perhaps fatally
ncalding another man. IRE mill Is report
cd 10 DO badly injured.
WASH NGTOE-Ifenry Barv.s, a color
ed bcllboY. who waS arrested some timo
ngo tried ana acquitted on the charge
made by Representative Boatner OF LOU
i4iAna OF robbng him of S35. has sued tile
congressman for $4,000 damages. Tho
boy c,airns that his good name, reputation
and standing In the community have been
injured.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-11
VENEZUELAN NOTES.
Former Minister to England Attacks
the boundary Question.

New York. February 10.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Caracas, Venezuela, says,
Senior Michaelena, formerly in the diplo-
matte service OF Venezuela and the last
minister from this country TO England,
has again attacked the Anglo American
treaty in terms of great bitterness. The
animadyersion is contained in Il letter
which is published in local paper. Senior
Michaelena introduced his attack on tho
treaty and the protocol which preceded it
with n virulent criticism OF England and
her policy in foreign affairs and the mo-
tives OF Secretary olney In negotiating tho
boundary convention. He directly accuses
the secretary OF state at Washington OF
conspirlng and declared that Great Brit
ain is always arrogant with weaker ma
tions. while with her equals in power shs
is cowardly to degree
a meeting of workingmen took place In
the Washington plaza at which was dis
cussed the candidacy for the presidency
of Genreal Hernandez. The meeting was
broken up in an unceremonious manner by
n strong faction OF conservatives, who
invaded the space in the plaza aud aided
by superior numbers, proclaimed Rojas
Paul as the candidate of the workingmen,
1t is stated on high authority that Rojas
Paul will return to Caracas within short
time and place himself at the head OF the
conservative party.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-11
NcxY Orlcnna lrntrlcs.

First race. seven-eighths of u mile. sell
ing Inmra DAVIS gG: Gunwad Jim HogE.
Haidonhurg, 1oi London, Elamo Ch'cot
IO6 judge S,eadnian, lo7. Dave Pulsifer
49, Hail Stone, Ill.
Second race, eeven-clghths of mile,
selling -Graeiin. 90; Double Dummy. ~.
Jim Roland. a8. Lady Louise, as: ienrlca,
10: pommcrcy Sc 1n3, Morale, Hurm,
Ponce or. l0i: Senator renrosc. lSii Nam
mic l. - Sister, los. =.
Third race. three tonrths OF o mile. SELL
iug-lf, Hano belle Ida Wagner. 100;
| Loyal Princess, lo2; Trsxle, Old Dominion
| iO3 brakeman. Domingo. los.
Fourth race. mile and one-sixteenth
handicap Connie I.oe. Tayorine 9S, Sil
John. %; l'alsig. 9s; Marqulse. 1902; Lin
nettc. los.
| Firth race. six fnrlonrs seling-Tavor.
| ste Nc. In Command. Prytania, Maggie
| Harris 10. ~Glcndaga. Partisan, Rdnaud
| Sligo by Mr.. Pickwick), Nockbarren l9l
Miss Sbirgls TO-. Rover. Feedman. WIN
| 1m. .,,.
sixth race. six furlougs. sclling-sistel
| Iorn 0f Little Tom. Henry owslay., Busi
In Wlnaiow 49, Baal God. Clarus, Tricksy
lin 100. Alto June, Miss Itowept JOY, Gil
| iordnlm lO5,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-11
CUBAN noNDs ISSUED.
Securities VIII He Placed On Open
Sale.


Chicago. February 1o-The journal
states that Cuban bonds 10 the extent of
over $l5 QUO 900 have been secretly issued
aud disposed of In the United States and
elsewhere during the part twelve months,
| Tho greatest procautIon he's been exercised
by tho Junta In the handling Of these so
curities for tho reason that until very ro-
Gently 1t has been a question whether tho
Issuing bonds Of the Republic Of Cuba was
a violation of international law.
The conclusion having. however, been ar
rived at, that the course which has baol
pursued Ia lawful and can not be iniorfered
with, tho fact of the bond issue Is now
made public and the securities Will he
placed on open sale in all of the principal
cities of the United states and Europe. The
bonds arc payable In gold ten years after
the evacuation OF the island by the Spanish
forces.
The price has been mostly a sentimental
one Some OF the bonds have sold az high
MS ~. The asking price s 80. Besides tho
bonds n large number OF concessions have
bee, sold
These concessions consist Of exclusive
privileges for importing certain lines OF
merchandise and other privileges OF vary
ing kind. All these concessions, as well as
the bonds, depend on tho Independence OF
Cuba for their value. =,
The sale Of tho bonds. II II claimed. bears
out the junta's constant assertion that nc
overtures looking toward peace except OF
a basis Of absolute Independence OF the
island will he entertained.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-11
'NATlONALL. A.W. ASSEMBLY
Chief Consul Potter Claims the Lead
for President.
PuGlLlS1lC CARNIVAL AT CARSON,
ritRsimmons Starts west-Corbett IL
Anxious TO Get into Training.
sharkcy Wants u Fight.

Albany. n. Y. February io.--whcelmcn
from ail over the country consregatcd
here today to attcnd the League OF Amer
lean Whenlman assembly. which convened
at 1880 O'Clock. The convention was call
ed to order by President Elliott. who. af-
ter making a few remarks, turned the
meeting over to Chairman Poster OF the
good roads" committee. who immediately
introduced Lieutenant Governor Woodruff
of New York. who made the address OF
welcome.
Several speeches were made in advocacy
OF the good roads movement
The session scheduled for this evcn.pg.
at which members OF the legislature were
advertised 10 speak. f,I.ici to niatcrltlize
Black
The situation late tonight in the prosl-
dental contest Indicates THAI chef Con-
sui Potter Is IN the lead. with ia votes e
back him un
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-11

Mrw. Newcomb. writing from hcr homo.
ssoo Market street. st. Louis, says: 81 waa
lectcd, and piehtgsy SGT IN. Then was
IN he'd for seN uVl weeks. When ] re.
covered so l could got IN had that
tired FEELING. and was never very we'll.
My doctor told me to take Paine's cslery
compound, 80 | got b"tle and have
ssikcn Il, | fccl much better than have
for months, | was norNpus and could
not elecp AT night Now | rest cs,ss'. sleep
Won. cat we'll, and win s,y that Paines
celery compound has really made me q
iiew woman"
.laine's celery compound ~ used by ply
CLEANS In their own homes as well a.
prescribed to patients aniirffng from nrfsy.
GUS diaensea. slcoplosan1st neurnlgia
rhNumhdsm and n "run down" condition.
1t is within the reach OF every ono,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-11

New York. February 10.-A dispatch to
has promised 10 release julio Sangnilly.
sentenced In Cuba to life imprisonment for
alleged conspiracy against its government
Secretary oiney has received from Madrid
an answer TO the representations he made
through Minister Taylor, with the result
given above. When Spain will put her
promise into execution can not be learned.
but the authorities here hope that the date
is not far distant.
MIR. Olney's representations were made
In view OF all the circumstances OF the
case, and especially OF the long imprison-
pent already suffered by Sanguilly.
Under the conditions OF his pardon San
gully will be required to leave the island
and not return until the present war has
Terminated.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-11
DauntIcss Asks for Injunction.

Washington. February l0.-Attorney
General Harmon today received telegram
from the United States attorney at jack
sonyllle, Fla. stating that an application
had been made to Judge Locke for an In
junction against the collector Of the port
and the captain OF the revenue cutter Bout
we'll, restraining them from any interfer-
ence with the movements Of the suspected
fiIibustering tub Dauntiess to leave port.
The attorney general has notified Judge
Locke that tomorrow February IL, the
date fixed for the argument on the appiica-
ton. was too close al hand 10 allow .ns
government TO prepare for hearing and
asked that the time no extended. II "
probable that the request will be granted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-11

New York. February lo--At meeting OF
the executive committee OF the United
Press and its allied association. held In
New York today. the following was adopt
ed:
Resolved, That committee consisting OF
A REPRESENTATIVE OF each OF the four New
York newspapers which are party 10 the
contracts between the New York State.
PHILADELPHIA, Southern and New England
associations. be appointed to confer with
the officers OF the Associated Press with a
view TO tho settlement Of differences exist
ing between the United Associated Presses
and the Associated Press. said committee
TO report at as early an hour as possible.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-11
BATTLE AT BIpA.

London. February 10.-Apother telcSram
from the west coast Of Africa and dated
January 20 says that the royal Niger COM
pany's expedition against the Emir OF
Nupe engaged in big battle which lasted
from sunrise to sunset on that date. the
British columns driving the Fculah enc
mics before them. 1t is estimated that the
followers Of the Emir OF Nupe numbered
at least 10000. The British cavalry and
infantry were stationed on the ridge in
front of Bida. The Feulahs sent out flag
ging brigades for the purpose of cutting off
the British artillery, which was following
In the rear. The British advance column
formed square, the main firing guns
being stationed at the corners. The Feiuah
forces charged repeatedly, but were moved
down and failed to touch the square.
Seven, nine and twelve pound guns at
this juncture arrived and assisted the
troops formed In the square. the men in
command of the guns having fought their
way from the rear and bombarded the re-
treating masses of the enemy, INJECTING
heavy losses. Darkness then stopped the
action.
Lieutenant Thompson of the Leicester
shire regiment was the only European
hurt.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-11
king Oscar willing.

New York. February 1o.-The World to-
morrow will publish copyrighted dispatch
from Stockholm. Sweden, in which is an
interview with King Oscar II, while ex-
pressing a desire not to discuss politics,
reiterates his willingness to act as arbitra-
tor on the English American tribunal. In
this connection he says: 81 am glad 10
reitera,e these words in which have an
nounced my willingness to Cooperate
whenever | should he needed. To speak
more of the treaty at this time would 40
little good TO write OF IT still less. ! prefer
men should Judge me from my actions, not
from NV words"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-11

Mas C. C. Newoomb OF ST. Louis fnds
herself "a new woman." IN the best sen1e
Of ithc word
An invalid woman IL always n sud sight
--Sldder oven than that of spn invalid man,
because OF her greater capacity for Hif-
ivring.
Neuralgia, bacleachos, fits OF depression
ana headaches compel her to think or
work wllh half her hrvin, while the other
There ma NO nore s mgutn 10 w a.;
the Rrc,Ii practical value of fadue'a Cc-
cry compound than are heard from the
lips or women VINO have heen made well
Its ability 60 fs'li We 4hoso His that seem
TO hc peculiarly the mi9iorinnss OF women
IS overwhelmingly proven by nnumerv,-
bic testimonials from women of the hlgh-
est standing in the communities where
shey live.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-11

New York. February IO.-A larg" crowd
OF sporting mon assembled at the Liberty
street. ferry this afternoon and foilowoi
Ropcrt Titzsinlmons and his PARTY across
the river TO the Baltimore and ONO sta
ton. where the train for tho West was
taken IHtzs!mmors was smiling ami
confident and modesily eNpf"ss'i MS AM,
itv to dispose OF Corhett under any ana
an CONDITIONS Martin Julian, fit.s.m-
Mons chief adv ser talked vaguely OF the
i'm through The West and hiired mys'
tcriously oil the place u the fight.
Dick Htckey aud Ernest ltoenet, we
Tho fighter. and several other spol|Ns
,,,an were Of the parity, who VIII stop oil
AT Omaha, Denver and Salt Lake.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-11

Chicago, February 1O.--A woman S auNli-
larry to the Chicago Cuban commit
tee of 100 has been perfected and set OF
officers elected, headed by Mrs. J. W. brun-
ner. The secretary, Mrs. w. a, Puriy, was
instructed to ask the pastors OF all the clty
churches to lay the needs of the suuetihg
Cubans before their congregations she
was also instructed TO place herseit ~
communication with the ohiclais OF VI,
red Cross movement, with the view OF
making that societys work an auXiiiar,
also of the society.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-11

London February lo.-sir George eoidie'
commanding the royal Niger company
expedition against the Emir OF Nupe'
cables from the palace Of the Emir al Diaa
on January 90 saying that the palace mas
been captured and that all the members
or tho expedition are well. Dispatches Of
Yesterday stated Bida was to be bon-
barded on January q. A private telegram
today adds that one British officer, Lieu
tenant Thompson OF Leicestershire regl-
ment, was killed.