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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-09

Kansas City Mo-, February s.~-rrescitl-
AMI. cropic. whose iaie father. Presci,ia,e
cropio, sr., was a millionaire and ex- post
msster scnerui Of Mexico, has been married
hero BY Judge Ebert to Matte Y. PEBBLES
OF Dispatch, Kan, a widow and former ma
iron OF the Kansas penitentlary. Tho bride
had secured crorios pardon after he had
served six years in tho Kansas State peni-
Tertiary under an assumed name for the
murder Of q Wichita man.
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DAMAGE ny EARTHQUAKES.


constantinople. February S.--Earthquake
shocks continue 10 be felt at Balikeer. Asia
Minor and It's vicinity. About 1000 people
have been rendered homeless, some $50
houses. three mosques and fifteen churches
being more or less destroyed and leo per-
sons have been killed or injured.
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newspapers and issued instructions pfonin-
iting them TO write, directly or lndirect'y,
or In an ironical vein, In disparasencne ~ T.,
the effort being made to secure peace or In
an attack upon autonomy. The manifesto
nrohibIts also the writing OF anything
disagreeablc to friendly nations and con-
cIudcs with declaration that any news
papers falling to comply with these In
etr,rrfioua will be suppressed. ". !
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THE TARIFFS WAR
Explained That German Sugar ISM
Fairly Trented.

Entity Vrentcd.
Berlin, February SIN the reichstag to-
day Count Posadowsky. minister of the In
terror speaking of the United States treat
ment of German sugar, said negotiation,
were progressing. the result of which must
be awaited.
baron Thilelman, secretary of the impe-
rial treasury, admitted that the complaint,
of unfair customs treatment of e -, man
sugars were justified, and he thought that
the revival OF the American beet sugar in
dustry was especially Injurious to the Ger
man export trade.
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AdmirnI sicnrd ul.

Washington, February S.-Rear Admiral
Sicard has been relieved from command of
the North Atlantic squadron temporarily
on account of sickness, and the command
has deyolved on Captain William T. Samp-
son, commanding the battleship Iowa. as
the senior officer
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THEY HAVE FOUND BUGS. TOO.

New York, February s.-A cable dispatch
to the Sun from Vienna says: The gov
eminent OF Austria has decided TO take
Identical action with Germany respectin.
the prohibition of importations OF iriu,s
and plants from the United States
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chimes. Lonn Abnndoned.

ST. Petersburg, February s.--According %
trustworthy intelligence China has finally
abandoned the idea of raising loan IN
London or elsewhere.
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MhitewrIsht sun.

WHteWrIEht sun,
The Houston Post says that Barney
Gibbs Is thinking Of 4 return to demo ,raoy.
Well, the party has had some pretty hard
nnocks. aud maybe u win survive Baspey's
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TO CuRE A COLD N ONE n.x

TAKE Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets Al,
drusslsis refund the money if il ,aiIs 70
cure ss,' The genuine has l., B. O. on
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Woman's Friend
The Great Medicine that Gives
Nerve Strength
Moods Sarsaparilla Makes the
Blood Rich and Pure, Creates an
Appetite and Restores Health,
vIgor and Vitality.

BLOOD Kicn and PurC, Creates an
Appetite and Restores Health,
vIgor and Vitality.
~ feel that ! ought to write few
words In praise OF Hoods Sarsaparilis,
which has done great things for me. I
was in delicate condition and was sick
ct my stomach and constipated. tried
remedies highly recommended for female
weaknesses, but the medicines brought
on other troubles. ] was 90 weak l
could not attend to my household duties,
and then determined to try Hoods sar-
sspsrilla. After had taken this medicine
short time ! began TO gain strength. i
Grew Stronger Each nay
until was able to work all day without
any Inconvenience. have taken Hoods
Fills for constipation, and am better to-
day than ! have been for five years,
Glnce taking Hoods Harsaparilla and
Hoods Pills feel rested In the morning.
lam leep nervous and am sure i have
ylches and purer blood. have always
keen bothersd with s1roiula, but now /
! - I'd d u. Before my last child was
epru J took Hoods Hsrsaparilla, ana
IN III baby ~ ~ and strong, while
!, ~ qthes CHINA ~ not well and lived
ie's - ~: :s. x t 4 NJ, III! Z. =
ss sss'';.
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GERS, and in order to mark the 49,
velopment of the new regime. a p;
grand reception at the palace 4
day in honor of the French rear n,
the officers of the French cruissS r
l;,.n lfel~- =
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Wharton, Texas, FEBRUARY 7.-Wbl

Wharton, Texas, February Wa
a Mexican about 5 feet 10 inchH
weight about 140 pounds, about 81
of age. complexion a dark yellow
No. Z shoe, left thumb off at ham
told by another Mexican that he w
ed in some western county for niurde
name is Alreno Satro. hold hin
two charges of misdemeanor. Wlrea
nation and particulars to r. l., Hr
constable, precinct No. 1, Wharton
Wharton, Texas.
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sHERIFFs' DEPARTNESY

johnson City, Texas, February 81
One bay horse, s or . years old, h
71H On left thigh, white hind ID.
brown horse, or years old, brand
on left thigh, sore on right hind LEI Y
by rope; both saddle and harness Il
B. j. Stubs. sheriff Blanco count,
Evening star., 1898-09-19
WITHOUT AUTHORITY.
General Rule Concerning ASSESS
ments for Sidewalks.

Mr.. Oliver McIIhenny, a few days ago.
missioners to pay his proportionate share
of an assessment for sidewalk levied
against lot T. block SO. Columbia Heights.
The matter was referred to the attorney
for the District who has advised the Com
missioners that they are without authority
to grant Mr.. McIlhennys request.
''It is a general rule" says TIE Districts
legal adviser, lin the matter of assessment
of taxes for local improvements. that the
whole lot of land against which they are
levied in gross must be sold for the nom
payment of such taxes. it follows, in the
absence of statute, that tie owner of a
specified portion Of I. ict tIrnU- discharge
the tax lien as respects that portion by
paying prOpOrtiona.e share of the gross
tax. (Black on Tax Titles, section I20)
Tax sales must be according to the lots
or parcels of land, and doS uripIion contain
ed IN the tax list, and the other proceed
ings, or they cannot be sustained. The col
lectOr. in making tax sale, must proceed
according to the record of assessment
otherwise his sales are irregular and in
valid. As to the lot in question, if Mr. Nc
Ilhenuy allowed to pay his proportion
ate share of the assessment, and the other
owner should neglect to pay his. the col
lector could not collect the remainder of the
assessment, because he would have TO ad-
vertise the lot for sale as whole for the
collection of the entire assessment. when
part had been paid A sale of less than the
whole lot, for the whole tax would be void
and would carry no title to the purchaser
We have no statute (as in New York and
other states) providing that wherever q
gross sum is assessed against lot In re-
spect of special Improvement, o. person
cialmlhS a divided part thereof may pay
MS proporuohate share of the assessment. -
Evening star., 1898-09-19
CAVAI.RTMAN ROSS BURIED.
Large Attendance at the Funeral of
Santiago Hero.

The body of the late Private E. ]. Ross
of Troop G, 9th United States Cavalry, was
laid to rest with military honors In Rock
Creek cemetery yesterday afternoon. Pri-
vate Ross was killed in the attack on San
tiago and buried on the battlefield, but
owing to the efforts of Mrs. Robert A
Dunn, the dead hero's foster mother the
remains were disinterred and brought to
this city for reinterment.
Services We're held at o'clock at Union
NJ. E. Church by Rev. Alexander Bieiaski
There was a large attendance, including
over a hundred members of Thomas JET
ferson Council, Junior Order of United
American Mechanics, and representatives Of
all the other local councils of the order.
Company b, Washington Light Infantry,
with which Private Ross had drilled pre-
vious to his enlistment, attended in body.
Music was furnished by the Mount Pleas
ant Field Band.
The services at the grave were conduct
ed by Chaplain ]. E. Lace of jefferson
Council, assisted by Rev j. b. North. A
detachment of the Light Infantry fired
three volleys over the grave and taps were
sounded by Mount Pleasant Band bugler
The pallbearers were Charles Mann, John
Schumann, f. d. Disbro, Joseph King
William Neikirk, William Godfrey, c. Cha
ney, George Keitley, Sydney Burgess and
Edward Hager.
Evening star., 1898-09-19
WEEDS ON VACANT LOTS
Draft of a Bill to Abate an Alleged
Nuisance.
Claim That Growth and Decay OF
Weeds Produce Disease Health
officer Without Authority.

number of complaints have recently
been received by the District Commission
ers from citizens respecting the growth of
weeds on vacant lots in the city and in
the more densely populated suburbs. The
growth and decay of the weeds. it was
claimed produce in mcst cases offensive
and noXious odors, amounting to a decided
nIis ance. if not menace to health.
The Commissioners, upon investigating
the matter, discovered that, while the COM
plants were well founded, the health Off
Ger is without authority to require the re-
moval of the weeds by the owners of the
lard. Thereupon the matter was referred
to the attorney for the District, with in
structions to draft a measure covering the
case. That officer has drafted a bill which
he has submitted to the Commissioners for
their approval and submission TO Congress.
Provisions of the Bill.
1t is entitled "A bill to cause the removal
of weeds from vacant lots in the city of
Washington and for other PURPOSES and
is as follows: BE it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the
United States of America In Congress as
sembled. That the existence of weeds on
any lot or parcel of land in the city of
Washington or the more densely populated
cess of decay, produce offensive and nox-
ious odors, is hereby declared nuisance
injurious to health; and any person owning
lot or parcel of land in said city, or it's
said suburbs, Oh which such a nuisance ex-
ts,who shall neglect or refuse to abate the
same to the satisfaction of the health Of
fcer, after - days notice from him so
to do, shall, on conviction in the Police
Court, be punished by fine not exceeding
$40 for each and every day that he or she
fails to comply with such notice. And in
case the owner of any lot or parcel of land
in the city of Washington or its more
densely populated suburbs on which there
exists weeds be nonresident of the Dis
trict of Columbia, then after public notice
by the health officer, given at least twice
a week for one week, In one newspaper
published In the city of Washington by
advertisement, describing the property,
specifying the nuisance to be abated, and
if such nuisance shall not be abated within
one week after the expiration of such no
tice the Commissioners of the District of
Columbia may cause the said weeds to be
removed, and the cost and expense there
of shall be assessed by said Commissioners
as a tax against the property on which
such nuisance exists and the said tax so
assessed shall bear interest at the rate of
10 per cent per annum until paid, and shall
be carried on the regular tax rolls of said
District, and be collected in the manner
provided for the collection of other taxes"
Evening star., 1898-09-19
CITY AND DISTRICT.


Mr.. NJ. Marean, manager of the Western
Union Telegraph Company, recently re-
uuested permission from the District Com
missioners to string two wires on the eX-
isting pole line Of the company from l4th
and G streets to New York avenue and
North Capitol street, by way of G and 9TH
streets. and thence on poles belonging to
the District fire alarm and police service on
North Capitol street, from Q street to
Florida avenue. for his (Marean's) use In
an opinion on the application the attorney
for the District says that, while the COM
pany. having accepted the provisions OF the
national telegraph act is entitled to main
tain overhead wires in the city for its in
terstate telegraph business, subject to the
right OF the Commissioners to approve the
location Of poles. and that, while to this eX-
tent its poles and overhead wire system is
EOt affected by the statute of 1888, prohlb-
iting overhead wires in the city. yet, as the
two wires in question are for Mr.. Mareans
individual use, as manager of the company,
they are prohibited by the act of 1SSS.
Evening star., 1898-09-19
Banquet in Honor OF Lieut.. Wheaton

The draughtsmen in the office of the su-
pervising architect gave a banquet Satur-
day night in honor of their associate Lieut.
Francis b. Wheaton of Company L, 1st
District of Columbia Regiment, who lately
returned from Santiago. Reuters banquet
hall was resplendeut in palms and flowers
and the table was laid for forty jolly ban
queterS, who seemed bent on making the
occasion a memorable one. Mr.. E. A.
Crane officiated. and, after partaking of
the good things with which the table
abounded, the gentlemen gave themselves
up to the occasion. Lieut.. Wheaton was
the lion of the hour. He responded to
toasts to himself, his company and the reg
inent.
The evening was interspersed with music.
fecltatlons and tmpromptu responses to
toasts The party broke up just before
midnight.
Evening star., 1898-09-19

Referring TO a complaint Of MIR. Phillip
Brown that Mr.. Matteo has fenced in the
abandoned school house near the corner of
Brentwood and Queens Chapel roads
GTanby's subdivision. the attorney for the
District advises the Commissioners that
unless they desire 10 remove the barricades
or fences erected by Mr.. Matteo for the
purpose Of ingress and egress to the school
house in question, the controversy between
him and Mr.. Brown would seem to be one
of private concern, in which the District
las no interest.
The District says the attorney. lin
common with all other property owners in
the CRANKY subdivision. having purchased
with reference To a plat showing the road
IN question. has the right by appropriate
proceedings 10 compel the removal OF the
obstruction. The road would seem 10 be a
private way, intended for the benefit OF
owners of lots in the subdivision
Evening star., 1898-09-19
HOPE AND HELP MISSION.
Its Annual Report Submitted to Su-
perintendeut of Charities.

From the annual report of the operations
of the Florence Crittenden Hope and Help
Mission. submitted to the superintendent
of charities, it appears that during the
past fiscal year the work of the institu-
ton has been very successful.
I'm no other period of our history"
states the report, have so many interest
ing and hopeful cases come under our
charge One peculiarly gratifying phase of
our work is the continued and growing in
terest in our system of keeping the mother
and babe together. A strong sentiment has
grown up among the inmates in favor of
a girl keeping her baby. and no word of
Gisapproval is too strong for them to use
toward the inmate who comes with the in
tentiOn of leaving her offspring.
"a school of domestic science has been
added TO the institution, at the head of
which is a competent superintendent. Di-
plOmas are given to those who pass sat
isfactory examination in the various
branches of domestic service. The scope
of domestic training has been further en-
larged by the addition of a dressmaking
class, under the superintendent of Mrs.
Cate. whose services are gratuitous.
Our work has increased to extent far
beyond what our statistics show because
We cannot give the number of cases in
which we have secured employment, and
who have been aided in various ways
through our home.
Number of inmates July l, 1897, Al; ad-
mitted during the year, 1853; births during
the year, "a; total, 2i3; situations obtained,
-: sent to their homes, 81; transferred to
other Institutions 40; sent to the hospital,
); married and withdrew, 4; left voluntari-
ly, 10; dismissed l; infants still-born, g.
infants died under three months old, .;
infants died under two weeks old, .; in
mates June 30, 1898 30; total, 243. Receipts
and expenditures show up as follows: Bal
ance on hand July l, 1897, S74.15 received
from Congress, 81 600; received from rent,
$40: received from all other sources,
$3,202.39; total, S4,39G.54 Salaries, s475;
rent, $500; all other items, 81 ,S32.3S; total,
S4 2U7. .3S''
Evening star., 1898-09-19
SUBMITS ANNUAL REPORT.
Showing Made by President Smith of
Eastern Dispenaarx Board.

Mr.. Thos. w. Smith, president of the
board of directors of the Eastern Dis
pensary, located at 217 Delaware avenue,
in his annual report Of the board, says
there is mo other institution east of the
Capitol, except the almsnouse, where free
medicine and free treatment are given to
those who desire it by reason of their
financial condition. This being q fact,
generous people should fully support it.
The lady managers" continues the re-
port, have succeeded this year in collect
ing more money than during any previous
year. ard while this is a fact and, fur
ther, that Congress has oeen generous to
us in making an appropriation of $i.00), we
have been unable to make ends meet-at
least, in 10 other way than by the strict
est economy
Each physician in charge Of a clinic
reports that he has not the proper instru-
ments, either in quality or quantity, to
efficiently do the work he is called upon
to perform, and is circumscribed some
what in the amount and quality of med
icine.
This state of affairs is brought about
by reason of the fact that our receipts
and appropriations do not amount 10 half
as much as is necessary to properly equip
and maintain the institution and enable
the faculty to do the work that can be
done in the eastern section of the city.
DR.. F. T. Chamberlain vino has charge
of the diseases of the ear, nose, throat
and chest, states that the wants of his
service are numerous, including a COM
pressor air pump and other instruments,
to cost in all about 500.
DR.. Louis K. Beatty, in charge of the
diseases of women, says that his clinic
needs numerous instruments and neees-
saries amounting to about $40
DIR. c. r. Dufour, having charge of the
diseases OF the eye writes that the in
struments actually needed for this service
are an ophthalmoscope and set of eye
instruments to cost about $40
During the year forty-five emergency
cases were treated, and upon these forty
operations were performed. Since July l,
1898, We have admitted forty-four cases.
ITO make the institution more efficient
it is necessary that 1t should have a
create: number of persons in charge
throughout the whole of the day and
night, and We find it important in main
tanning it for the year ending June 30,
1900. that have the financial aid to
employ the following persons and pay for
fuel and other items: One janitor, at $l5
per month, $3.50; two nurses, s240; one resi-
dent physician, $500; board for the four
persons named s720; coal and gas, $3.50;
medical supplies, $1,000; maintenance of
patients, $4OO, and rent, $500. Total 5000.
Private donations will. We believe
amount to $1,000 during the year ending
June 80, 1900. We request that recon-
mendatons be made to Congress for an
appropriation of 5000"
Evening star., 1898-09-19

In an opinion rendered by the attorney
for the District. the contention of Nh Ma
loney. president of the Washington Asphalt
Block and Tile Company. that certificate
OF inde btedness against the Anacostia and
Potomac River Railroad Company for
2.s@i. assigned to his company for paving,
should bear interest from the day the bill
fo- the work was due is sustained. The
attorney states he is of the opinion that the
statute applicable in such cases, that of
jane II. letS. contemplates that certificates
OF Indebtedness may be issued when the
work $ completed to the satisfaction of the
District Commissioners, and shO.iId bear in
teresi from the day the bill fol the work
was pay able.
Evening star., 1898-09-19
Washington College of Law

Primarily for Women Three years course, lead
ing degree Of Bachelor Of Law.
OPENS MONDAY. OCTOBER g. 1888
For catalogue further Information apply 20 the
dean, ELLEN SPENCER MCSSEI,
se7-1m 41U LOuisian ave
Evening star., 1898-09-19

COLUMBIA CONSERVATORY MUSIC.
Piano Voice, Violin, Elocution, etc. Moderate
terms. Experienced teachers s02 X St NV.
sel3-lw' EDWIN HART, Prin.
CHEN0WETH INSTITUTE, 1912 AND 1874 YER
MONI AVENUE-Boardng and Day School for
Girls Miss NJ. D. CHENOWETH and Mrs. L.
G SLOAN priDcipals seS-lmt
Evening star., 1898-09-19
OUT OF WASHINGTON.
st. Agnes School.

Under tie direction of Bishop Doane. Preparation
for all colleges Spt cial Studies and Courses of Coll
ege Study. Special advantages IN Music and Art
j. Innasium-
Miss ELLEN W. BOYD. Principal, Albany, y. Y.
Evening star., 1898-09-19
FALL WAS FATAL.
h"Ser moore Receives Injuries
Which Cause His Death,

Roger Moore, aged forty-two years, living
at No. 14O6 + street northwest, fell through
a trestle of the Great Falls railroad Satur-
day evening about o'clock and sustained
injuries which caused his death few hours
later In company with some friends
Moore started TO walk along the tracks of
the railroad from Cabin John bridge to
Glen Echo The night was very dark and
while crossing the trestle Moore made a
misstep and fell between the ties He was
taken TO the Emergency Hospital as speedi-
ly possible, but there it was soon found
that he was beyond human aid.
Evening star., 1898-09-19
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 OF Canada. by ordering II at
this Office. in person or by letter.
Terms: l3 cents per week; 25 cents
for two weeks. or so cents Der
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., 1898-09-19

SAMUEL NJ. YEATMAN. AN,
Secretary and Treasurer
CHARLES K. YEATMAN LIB Assistant
Evening star., 1898-09-19

Dr l. c. Hoote died Saturday at his
residence, ~ Z street northwest. He was
eighty years Of age. and. with the excep-
ton OF 4 brief interval. he had passed his
entire life in this city, the place Of his
birth During the civil war ne was sur
geon in the federal army. For years he
was employed in the pension Cffice retiring
two years ago on account OF old age He
leaves no relatives excepting one sister.
TIE funeral services Will be held at his
late residence tomorrow afternoon at .
O'Clock The interment will be in Glen
wood cemetery.
Evening star., 1898-09-19
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall and Mount Vernon at IL am. and 2:3O
pm
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings al am
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at $50 pm.
Steamer ESteiIe Randall for GlynIont and
intermediate points at $50 am.
Trains leave 131g street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
pm.
Trans leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from lO
Ii m to : pm.
Evening star., 1898-09-19

THE HANNAH MORE ACADEMY-SCHOOL F0a
girls-PTesident, Bishop faret. OPENS SEPT.
p For manual, write TO Rev. JOSEPH FlEr-
Evening star., 1898-09-19
In Honor of Two Minors

Arrangements are being made by the
Elks for banquet in honor of Majors Uren
and O'BrLen Of the LIST District Regiment.
Major Crell was elected exalted ruler and
Major o Brien secretary of the local order
only short time before they were mus
tered into the service
During the absence of the two officers in
camp and III Cuba Mr.. Albert SilIers has
acted as exalted ruler in place of Major
Urell, and Mr. Thomas j. King has per-
formed the duties of secretary for Major
O'Brien.
Evening star., 1898-09-19

And Business College. L. and T. Bldg 9th and F;
day and night sessions open all summer; catalogue.
ap21-1ms