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whore the great dog has a fair chance, let
him but once isolate and identify the special
faint, he will never mistake, though he may
los" it. When, however, II crime occurs ia a
crowded locality il is obviously too much to
ask even from that miraculous nose Of the
bloodhound that he should diSentangle one
from a hundred odours; and for practical pun
poses, without doubt, the great, handsome
sleuth-dog must be priced more as a natural
curiosity than as m accepted and ever
ready Minister of the law.-Daily Telegraph.
, 1898-11-02

All intelligent minds must be interested in
the experiments near Scarborough to test the
crime-tracimg capabilities Of bloOdhOunds.
they have been conducted by 'The AssOcia-
ton OF Bloodhound Breeders" comprising
people, no doubt, who know all TINT is to be
KIN, wiz about this variety of mans familiar
friend, the dog. Such high authorities will
have little or nothing new to learn from such
trials. They are already we'll aware of what
the bloodhound can and cannol achieve. Our
correspondent who reports these Yorkshire
experiments, alludes to some of the absurd
mistakes which vulgar opinion makes OH the
subject of this dog, imagining that 1t can pick
one trail out of II h ndred, after amy interval
OF time and any amount OF dlStu Dance, carry
il t. any distance, and if possible, dtyour lis
quarry, more particularly if a man, at the end
of the hunt. Bloodhounds cannot do all this,
but their gifts and powers are, none the less,
very extraordinary, and were beyond ques-
ton, more highly cult waited in former times.
These dogs hold quite q high place in history.
Strabo says the Romans employed them III
their wars against the Gauls, as trained and
valued allies. In the wars between Scotland
and England, and the old Border fcuds, the
''Sleuth-hound" as be was styled, WAS greatly
used. Wallace and Bruce both availed them
selves of the hounds wonder full nose, and it
was the chief renOwn Of William of Deloraine
that "By willy turns ind deNl crate bounds.
He bafled Iercy'S best bI"odhouudS. The
Earl of Essex made employ of no less than
eight hundred bio .dhounds i'll his campaign
against the Irish rebels, during the reign of
Queen Elizabeth; and do n to the eighteenth
century the Earls of BuccIeuch depended
more on their stock of sleuth-dogs than on
arms and armed men for keeping the wild
Marches quiet. Once laid upon the fresh
trail of freebooter or cHttle-lifter these animals
would generally carry the one special scent
along over hill and dale. picking it out ae-
curaIely from Whatever foil, and at last run
nlng savagely in upon their victim. This
marvellous faculty was illustrated by the ex-
re,lence Of our Correspondent, who gave two
dogs OF Mrs. Oliphant a tIinl with the "clean
boo, as the phrase is, aud Wal, most 'aiisfactori-
ly and most amicably run down. Mo- need it
be feared that the comparative di-use OF the
bloodhound's qualities has thus far cost us
the possession and possible u'iliSation of
such powers. The Scarborough trials are
pretty sure TO demonstrate that, where the
pure stain is carefully preserved, the ancient
endou ment of almost Incredibly snre scent is
still manifested. '1hiS has been used, and
may be pgaip, for The purposes OF Justice, Tor
, 1898-11-02
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19
SAMPSON rs IN TOUCH
AND CAN BE KEPT INFORMED OF
THE ENEMY'S WHEREABOUTS.
CHAMBERS Has Caused Some Amuse-
nent and Much Disgust.
lThird Edition !

(Third Edition)
New York, May ia dispatch to the
Times from Washington says: Admiral
Sampson is now, it is said, in position
to b. regularly and frequently informed
OF the Whereabouts of the enemy. and the
Spanish admiral is now or will be cut off
and unable to turn in any direction with
safety.
we are bound TO come up with him"
said a prominent naval officer today, "un-
less he decides to run for our coast But
that will only defer the inevitable meet
ing for a few days. The longer be runs
and lodges the shore the shorter becomes
his supply of fuel. He has no place TO
which h can resort for supplies, except
San Juan or Havana.
He may select either port he prefers.
II it be San Juan, Sampson would return
and resume the bombardment. | do not
however, believe Admiral Cervera will per-
nit his fleet to be bottled up in harbor
and sheled where 1t can not maneuver.
That would condemn him for both unsea-
manllke conduct and for criminal con-
duct
Few officers consider the suggestion of
dash for the coast Of the United States
as one OF the probabilities. If it were to
be undertaken. it would be by vessels not
IN the squadron now in the Caribbean. II
the squadron is proceeding by a Northern
route it can not AVOID being seen by YES
sells bound east along the usual routes.
II ii is travelling by southern route on,
OF the usual lane. the scouts of the
United States navy are almost certain 10
sight it, Charleston, Chesapeake bay, Phil
adelphia New York, Boston or Portland
are regarded by naval department officials
and by ordnance officers OF the war de-
partment as quite safe against any Span
ish exLIJit.
The navy department people have ceased
TO pay any attention to inquiries concern
ing the many Spanish fleets reported as
having been seen al widely separated
points OF the compass and will no longer
venture 10 extend comforting assurances
to those who can not avoid concern at
every fresh report Of Spanish warship.
But lot OF amusement and some indig-
nation Is expressed at the altogether un-
called for nervousness manifested BY citi-
| zens Of Boston and other Eastern cities
| who called for protection by the navy
| and who succeeded In detachng on use
! less scouting service the Columbia ant
| the Minneapolis The officers OF those yes
| sells have been heard from, and they con-
! slider they were unnecessarily deprived o.
| useful scouting service southwark and ex
| posed to the ieers OF their comrades mere.
4 ly to auist the anxietles of persons quite
| needlessly alarmed
! The war will II is believed by those
| who are acquainted with the programme
, OF the naval authorities and the condition
OF the Spsniards In Cuba, be short II thu
feet Of Admiral Sampson and that Of
Spain can be brought together soon. TIT
navy DEPARTMENT does not look for an
access Of energy by the Spanish navy. I
is considered that the demoralized condi
ton Of Spain precludes renewed war ac
tivity.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19
MERRITT TO START FRIDAY.
VIII Consult the President Before
Goirg to san Francisco.


New York. May lS.-Major General Wes-
lev Merritt will start Friday for San Fran
cisco. He will go via Washington and VIII
ston there to consult with President Nc
Kinlev and the war department in regard
m details OF the expedition to Manila He
does not expect to be able to get away
from the Pacific coast until after June l
and probably will go on the cruiser Phiia-
de,nbia. which is now at the Mare Island
navy yard.
General Merritt came over from Gov
ernor's Island early in the afternoon 10
attend to some personal affairs before his
departure. The adjutant general oil his
STAFF will be Lieutenant Colonel ]. d. BAD
cock. who has been assistant adjutant gen.
ersl for the department of California. Lieu
tenant Colonel Lewis Fl. Shredder OF Gen
sral Merritts personal staff has received
the rank of major OF the volunteers AM
has been attached 10 the engineer corps
Ea nrobaoIy will be on the field stan OF
General Merritt In the Philippines
Colonel Robert p Hughes, inspector gen
eral. and Lieutenant John P. Clowry, ootr
OF the staff Of the department OF the Easi
will probably accompany General MERIT
in similar capacities.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19
FEELING IN CANADA
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ALLIANCE RE-
FERRED TO IN PARLIAMENT.
Leaders of Roth Political Parties
Expressed IA Warm sympathy for
the United states.
Third Edition.)


Ottawa, Ont, May 1o--In the house of
commons Mr.. McCleary, representative
of one of the border constituencies, in dis
cussing the American alien labor law and
the manner in which it has been enforced
against Canadians, incidentally referred 10
the Spanish American war. saying that
while all parties in Canada would pray that
the American people would come out victo-
rious, still there were not few who would
like to see the United States get "bit of
spanking because of its unfriendly treat
ment of Canada.
Cries of mo. no" arose from all parts
Of the house.
Premier Laurter, rising, evidently with
some warmth said: II sincerely hope my
honorable friend who has just taken his
seat, in his utterances which at the mo-
mant called forth expressions of dissent,
speaks his own personal feeling and not the
feeling of his party. | would rather hope
that upon the present occasion, though We
are bound to be neutral and must be neu-
ira! in the present difficulties between the
United States and Spain-I should like to
believe that If there is feeling at all
apart from our duty as neutrals, It is u
feeling CT sympathy fer those who are our
ncishbors and who share the continent
with Us.
Sir Charles Upper. opposition leader,
expressed entire aoqlhescence in what the
premier had said and concluded his speech
by saying: While we are bound 10 re-
spect that complete neutrality that has been
proclaimed by the parent state in refer
ence TO the war between the United Stat es
and Spain. nevertheless | feel that we ian
not forget the people of Canada, as OF
Great Britain, are but one branch OF that
great English speaking family and that
the interests of peace. the interests of civ
ilizaiicn ard the interest Of the world would
be promoted b. the most cordial o-opera-
ton between the two great nations &"
(Ckeers)
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19

Castillo, "and order you to give Their,
up
The major, seieng that he had defiui.s
orders. did so. Then Castillo broke he
eeals and read the dispatches, taking them
away with him.
Major Smith waited for orders 10 20 for .
ward to Washington. None came Instead
he was told to wait there What became O,
the dispatches he knows not today. He
heard from Washington that General Miles
had heard that dispatches were en- route Ia
him. and waited Days passed. and no
Smith or word from him
Where in the h. is Smith," roarss
the irate general No explanation was
made until today. Tomorrow Major Smith
expects word to go at oNe to Washington
and tell President Mckinley and General
Miles the exact situation in Gomcz's camp
and what that general wants
General Gomez said TO me the last
thing before starting said Major Smith
tonight. Tell your president and Cen
| era Miles that we want arms and pro-
| visions first and last The climate is
| against using the American troops rs much
| as we want them. We want arms arms
arms. Give us plenty of arms. and we will
drive the Sraniards from the island. Tell
hifa this. and see that he gets my dis
| patches AT once -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19
THE THREE FLEETS.
SUPPOSED TO DE STILL KEEPING
UP THE BLOCKADE.
No Great Hope of Go mt Cervera
Until He Has Selected the
Time and Place.
Third Fdition.1

(Third Edition.)
New York. May ia dispatch TO the
Tribune from Washington SAYS: SO far as
known to these not in the closest conf
dence Of the naval authorities the three
American squadrons now concentrated OH
Cuba are still maintaining the blockade of
the north coast and guarding the southern
anuroaches to the passage at the western
and Windward end OF the island.
No encounter with Admiral ,-rverae
fleet Is looked for within the next day or
two; nor is il yet apparent that the spanish
commander will risk battle except under
conditions which he can himself determine.
IT is reported that the Oregon had passed
the Windword islands and would soon join
Admiral SIMPSONS fleet.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19

the hour. you have seen II met by the calm
reason and hardy fortitude Of our people,
furnishing additional evidence OF the Wis
dom Of those who founded the republic on
the basis OF union, Justice, self.control and
charity toward all
I'm thus bidding YOU farewell | ask you
to be the messenger OF the earnest frater-
nal greetings OF this government and people
TO Brazil aud Its citizens and trust that they
may long reap the fruits OF their devotion
TO the cause OF self-govcrnment AMI bless
ings OF peace and advancement aud plenty
be their lot, and ! beg YOU to assure the
president Of Brazil OF my cordial good Will.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19
SHORT NEWS STORIES.

CHICAGO. Inspector of Police Michael J.
ScLaak Is dead.
WASHINGTON. -Reprcsentatlve Bromweli
OF Ohio has introduced Joint resolution au.
thorlzing the return OF captured Confederate
fagp upon application OF governors OF States.
OMAHA, Neb.~-General William Writ Lowe.
u s. A.. died here, aged 65. He graduated
from West Point In 1850.
SHANGHAI. The newspapers here and pub
lie opinion In general strongly favor an Anglo
American alliance as proposed in the speech
which Mr. Chamberlain recently made at Biz
fnngbam, England.
BERLIN The Piussian Diet was closed by
Emperor william In person at the royal cas-
tie His majesty gave a luncheon at the castle
"a honor OF tho cars birthday.
WASHINGTON. The senate In executive
session confirmed James Brizzolara as post
master ut Fort Smith. Ark.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19
BELONG TO EyGLIsHNEN.
Prize Vessels Not the Property ot
Spnninrds.

Prize Vessels Not the Property of
Spnninrds.
New York, May ls.-"When Americans
rejoice over the capture of such merchant
men as the Catalina, Jover, Pedro, Panama,
Guido and other Spanish vessels taken Is
prizes by the United States warships, they
are in reality rejoicing over the loss t,
country which they hope in case of internal
tioral complication to form an alliance
WITH.
So said James Dixon. member of the
Lloyds Underwriters association of Londou
end Of the committee Of register OF Lloyd's
association.
der the Spanish flag for advantages they
may gain in trade in the West Indies IN
reality belong to the Fletchers Of Liverpool
am confident when the American goset H.
ment Is aware Of this fact 1T will release the
cantureh vessels. "
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19
TARHEEL POPS.
senator Butler Captures the Conven-
ton fror. the Skinnerttes.

VIOh TUE tHc s'f'"'''
Raleigh, n. c., May 1s-The State popu-
list convention was in session all last
night and completed its work and adjourned
at 80 o'clock this morning. The fight for
control Of the party and of its policy In
North Carolina was between Senator Butler
and Congressman skinner. The fight was
over the proposition TO offer cooperation
with the democrats Butler favored and
Skinner opposed it. Butler took the con-
vention completely, routing the opposition,
and passed his resolution by vote OF oaS
to 2S5.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19
| ARMS. ARMS:
r..ares That This is
1pans Want Most

,,sres That This is
upans Want Most.
Nay ISIS General Cas-
u supposed to be aiding
\ Of the Americans. a
ian Gomez or President
ne intercept private or
sent by Gensral Gomez to
as United States? Ac-
.n'0rmation in possession
I'm .s'spondent h. has seized
ns, destination dispatches
|cx t sent TO General Miles
FAN a,li e When Major W.
nna NM :. domez' camp he was
ID ps0 Ply, messages from
I'm wv, "a, General Miles and
brmsa "nt1 Smith reached
IA 4. sr At Port Tampa that
.,o eapeeted hsre the fol-
|tssso Topped oysr that train.
as so'el' expecting to ses
xs ss General Castillo,
!, 'ss here. sant for him
dramatic and intensely
hi Information Castillo
brli,.o you are OF the Cnhan
.r,,a as With us. | am yo,,r
81 cs YOU are the beare,
A. uen.ral Gomez TO pr.
Il . General Miles. y Now Vows !
s a,,paiehes. II NAV b.
=, S%,ething that we dor, =,
a. i they are ali ali r r'ns
,,sa II not" He a., az s'sn a,
other Cuban ls.o,.r.
ni,h Inner e Nunsz nor Lacre,
lpssioea tsiieted
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19
Vail from the Squadron.

Kingston. Jamaica, Msy s'-lhe Auas
line steamer Adula, which brought passen-
gers from Cienfuegos under permit from
the state department, received the mails
from the blockading squadron and has for
warded them by the Beverly which saiied
for Boston yesterday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19
CALLED To MADRID.
Commander of the Cadiz squadron
10 Consult the New Ministry.

(Second Editon.)
London. May 19.-The Madrid correspond
emit of the Standard says; 1t is stated that
Admiral Camar. the commander OF the
squadron at Cadiz, has again been sum
moned to Madrid to consult with the new
government The paper. commenting oh
tbis visit asks whether there is any hest
tation as 10 the expediency of weakening
the reserve squadron for the purpose OF
conveying it.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19
AT NEW ORLEANS.
First Volunteers Mustered In-Fifth
Cavalry for Manila.

Second Edition.)
New Orleans, La, May 1S.-The First
volunteer regiment was completed today
and mustered in.
The Fifth cavalry has been ordered 10 re-
turn all superfuous equipment to head
quarters This is regarded as marching or
dors with the Philippines as th9ir destina-
ton. Mr. Merritt was formerly its colo
mel.
The Hood volunteers went into camp to-
day.
Lieutenant LATTE is raising an immense
regiment and these two with the 2olored
troops, Will probably be accepted under the
special call.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19
Town Wiped Ont.
Ic.1,.A UrIttsnn

Duluth, Mimi, May ls.--A tornado
struck the city OF Pennington. on the 500
line this afternoon. practically wiping 1t
out Three section men are known to
have been killed and probably fifty people
injured
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19
spain'. ships Not Ready.
(Second Editloh

(SeCOnI EuIIIUH'J
London. May lS.-The Paris correspond
emit of the Mail says; The Spanish ships
are fitted with Krupp guns but they lack
many essentials. and csn not put TO sea
within a week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19

Clinton. la. May is.--At stillman. VAL
ley. H.. the home Of Michael Nelson waa
destroyed. Nelson, his wife and two chill
dren were killed Two persons. names nou
known. were killed Ct Adeltne.
Frank Chichester At Paw Paw Ill, looo
his life. !,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19

cubn Must Re De-
I,.yent Further
unication.

Edition. -.
The Post and New YORK
ht, ises. by James COR
ls.-spain's fleet de-
&c in Cuban waters a
|, time to permit The
Of YER under the com
and sehley. While this
/ been effected. the au-
expecting 20 hear OF the
Nat the vessels of the
the Flying sQuadrons
and arrangements have
the department for sup
pdately upon their ar
Of meeting.
Understand that a large
lion and proiectiles have
Key West, from which
sent TO Rear Admiral
tion Of the coaling and
his ships, Sampson will
naval war board to take
strategic position, from
be able TO steam swift
envy upon HE appearance
be Post, the naval wat
Ing the problem of de-
sh fleet. There are two
ever be kept in view
. Of the ports along the
and, second, the protec-
aiding squadron and the
be blockade.
recognized by the board
h to destroy the fleet be-
tents arrive, or TO destroy
layo and Carlos V. form
ments.
Pne Of the most pressing
buld be taken in the in
be communication be-
Havana, the naval war
consideration a PROPOSE
be line which has its
Santiago de Cuba.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19
Downright, 1898, by Associated PressJ

Cape Haytien, Hayti, May lS.-There is
no news here Of the Spanish fleet and noth-
ing can be ascertained III any way confirm
ing the report from Porto Plata, San DO
nirgo. that the Cape Verde squadron as
o-ri,ed Of san Juan de Porto Rico
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19
AT PAN A MA
THE WAR Is A MAT
pr POLITICS.
hericans and Cubans
NJ In N Club and
. Duels Result.
Pnd Edition.)
he Post and New York
isn'ei, lsss. by James Cor

LiltlOu.
The Post and New York
lsnle'l, 1895. by James Cor
nia' via Galveston, Texas,
p adyices this evening of
Americans, Spanish and
aqullla, Colombia, in a
There were cries O:
ans and Death to Span
e INTERVIEWED, but several
arranged as a result of
proclaimed neutrality and
SUCK by it, but it is we'll
conservative or govern
IN Its entirety is decldv-
'n'le the liberals strongly
I'd States.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-19
NOT AT SAN JUAN.
Spanish Squadron Had Not Arrived
There Tuesday.

ST Thomas, D. w. l., May 19-The Span
isb sousdron was not at San Juan de Porto
Rico when the steamer Rodriguez lett
there Tuesday noon. and there has been
no intimation received here of Its suose-
quert arrival.