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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
ATHLETES OF THE WEST
Adjusting inSt DiTerences-Mcettn =
of Different Associations.


of different Associations.
New York, September 26.--An informal
conference of representatives of the ANA
|teur Athletic union and its allied assocla"
.tions was held last night to discuss the
athletic differences in the West. The Sit
'uallon was carefully considered and the
action taken by the Western intercollegiate
IAmsteur Athletic association last sum
mer and the more recent action OF the Uni
|yersity of Wisconsin were examined in
! detail a meeting of the Western 1ntercol-
.leglate Amateur association will be held
Wednesday next, at which the whole sub
beet will again be considered. ii IS ex-
Speciei that action will be taken resembling
1.-The eXpu.s. on of the universities of Chi
|cago. Mich gan and Illinois and the dis
qua Acation of the athletes Of those uni
versities. Ii was also said VITA authority
that the action of the University of WIS.,
consin IN dlsqualifyin1 nayoury and
|Cochms would be approved by The asso
Ecation and that the universities of Cn4-
Scago, Michigan and Illinois would resume
! their position in the ASSOCIATION. The 0pin-
| ion WIS universally expressed that this
approval by tho W esteru intercollegiate as
ISOLATION OF ule action taken oy the faculty
. OF tide University OF Wisconsin was I'M
PROFESSIONALLY wise and would undoubt ejly
benefit Western athletics. The hope was
{furthtr expressed tl'at X necessary su
amendments might be made to the consti-
tuHou of the Western intercollegiate ANA
tour Athletic associatCN as would prevent
n recurrence of such disputes and that
Thereby a renewed interest might be ere
ated in all forms of auhleSc sports through
out the West.
Under the terms OF the existing alliance
between the Western Intercollegiate Anna
| teur Athletic association and the Amateur
Athletic union. the action proposed will re-
suit in the immediate reinstatement by the
commission OF the Amateur Athletic union
. OF all the athletes who are thereby restored
TO good standing in their own associations.
Ii was also suggested that efforts should
be made TO secure conference between d
committee of five from the Western Inter-
collegiate Amateur Athletic associau .on and
the college football rules commission, so as
to have uniform football rules for the year
1883.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
Threc SectiOns,

Cameronian (Cameronl.
The platform adopted by the Galveston
convention IL good enough for the Gamer
oman IT is good enough for any demo-
crat But there Is one plank we are espc-
eially proud Of aud that plank is plank
No. /, 1t has the proper ring to 1t. There
is no spurious coin about IL. II is all good
silver and 10 to | at that. Why IL 1t that
every man In Texas cant get together on
that plank7 But We especially commend
and approve the declarations In favor OF an
income tax" Are yeu among those who
give II as their opinion tina, an income TAX
is not constitutional? DO YOU not hold
| hat the rich should bear their share OF inc
| burden OF paying the freight OF the gov
| ernment2 Is II right that The day laborei
| should pay 1t alig In proportion 10 me
| lahorer should not the wealthy-~who rest
| in luxury and ease--pay their sharfY owe
| us the income tax. Let all men bear the
| burden OF government in proportion "a
| their earnings. I'VE especially commend
! aud approve the declarations IN favor OF
| an income tax. against the power OF Danks
| 10 issue money. for tariff Tor revenue
that Will operate without discrimination
| against classes or sections. and Tor the
| ratio OF IS to l. with full legal tender
| qualities. and without reference 10 the ae-
tons OF other governments. This Is
noble. manly, rightful cause. We are giau
for the helpful words OF section No, ],
! how much more joyful are We for the de-
nunclaton OF the Dingley bill In section
| No. 2. followed by the inspiring lauguasa
Of section No. 3. I'VE declare that the
present war can not and shall not obstruct
| tho money question. upon which the hght
| IN 1900 will be chiefly made, and that the
interest now being taken In the two million
| PEOPLE In Cubs and Porto Rico must no.
| detract from the Vital Interest OF he To-
| 900 900 OF our people here at home" IT'S
| enough a nobler, grander patriotism
| can neither come from tongue nor pen II
| is a sentiment that thrills. a thought that
| instills. feeling thai never can be shat
tered. Texas will honor the champions OF
| this platform-eyery man will be elected
| and In return they Will do honor 10 them
selves by fulfilling their pledge.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
10 Return To Cubn.

New York September 2s.-Dr. joaquin
castillo, sub delegate under Y. Estra ia
|Carbo and Manuel Ries. who we're at Diff
|fers Mt times secretaries to Mr.. Palma, are
Ito return to Cuba on the COVE nment
transport Chester, which will sail at nom
|tcdly Colonel Ries was wounded while
|serying with the Cuban army ana came
north to recuperate. DR.. Castillo was a
physician at Santiago and had to leave
That place because of his rebel sympathles.
/ AN are intimately connected with tn dele
cation here. 1t was sail at the junta
headquarters yesterday shat the return of
the trio had no political significance; that
they were going back 10 take up business
or professional careers
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Queen Nargucrite's Plans.

Pail Mall Gazette,
The king of Italy who has been shooting
at various places in the Alps since he left
Turin. will spend the autumn at the Cha
teau Of Monza, near Milan. Queen Mar
guerite is 10 leave Gressonay on Saturday
week, September 10. for Monza. and III Oe-
tober she is to spend a short time with her
mother. the Dowager Duchess of Genoa, a,
her villa on the Lake OF Como. The king
and queen >will 20 to Venice for few
days in October to meet the German en-
peror and empress on their way to tn,
East and their ms Jesties are TO return 10
Rome for the winter in time for the open
ing of the Italian parliament, which is
liked for Tuesday, November /, which is q
much earlier date than usual
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
Socialists Recognized.

Topeka, Kan, September 26.-The popu-
list State authorities have decided that the
State ticket recently nominated by the So
cialists shall be given place on the offisial
ballot.
The campaign managers OF the democrats
and populet fusionis,e have opposed such
action. They insisted unat a majority OF
the $500 signatures by watch the socialist
ticket is backed W are the signatures OF
wvll-known republicans, the sole object OF
the ticket being 10 divide the fusonists.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27

Livingston, Texas, September 20 To-day
has been historic day for Livingston
with the colored neople. being the nth
and last day OF the tiuntsvlle district
conference OF the Methodist Episcopal
church, Texas conference. " L. estimated
that fully 1000 persons were In attendance
at the services today, among whom are
some able ministers
Every orc expresses himself az well
pleased with the entertainment accorded
them aud with tho good conduct OF the
many attendants, All leave for home to-
night.
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ISLAND CITY ITEMS.
TROOP II on TRE FIRST CAVALRY
~ N THIS CITY.
CavaIr.m cn Inn Route 10 san Anton,c
20 Rc Mustered Out--Sntts Trans
fcrrrd 60 Federal Court.

Galveston Texas, September s6.--The
Morgan line steamer Morgan arrived this
morning from Point Isabel with troop IL
Of the First Texas cavalry This morn.
ing the soldiers loaded their horses into
stock cars, put their baggage into cars,
and getting into coaches themselves away
they started for Fort Sam Houston at San
Antonio.
Troop II of the First Texas cavalry rs
as fine bod, of men as has been seen
here in many day. The members sre
hardy, robust looking young fellows. Cap
tain w. s. Holman OF La Orange was In
command.
I'VE are from raye,te and Colorado
counties said the captain 10 a post
man. we arc known better as the iona.
than Lane Rangers. | suppose, than troop
II. We have seen more service than any
other Texas company, l believe, We have
done everything but fight, aud we've been
ready to do that.
This is an excellent body Of men | have
the honor 10 command. Many of our boys
are wealthy. My superiors tell me that In
health ana In discipline | have the crack
troop OF the State. Ninety OF the ninety
eight men IN the troop are under so years.
Wo wgre ordered 10 the Mexican frontier
aud went from Fort Sam Houston by rail
to Lsredo, From Laredo TO Brownsville
we wen, overland, The route we took wac
26l miles, We were eight days In the
saddle aud three days we stopped at Fort
kinggoid, Aud what do you think OF III
Although our horses were simply bronoos
from the plains and although we were
simply volunteers we got to Brownsville
without ono man sick. Every horse TOO
was In good conditions.
I'VE have been on garrison duty at Fort
Brown two months, Those two months
have been delightful The people OF
Brownsville have been goodness itself to
us, They treated us royalty from tho day
We arrived until the day We departed, a
banquet given in our honor WA the finest
| ever attended,
First Lieutenant Jake VOTERS was
bronged by the sun, bu, was as jolly n,
ever As a member OF the Twenty NTH
legislature, and considering the fact that
he once made something of an attack OF
the state volunteer guard he is as wei
! known as any man now In the service from
Texas Hut Jake is fighter. whether II
legislative halls or In the service OF hi.
country, and his patriotism was never
doubted
Captain Holman has with him his VIII,
and child and his sister in law, Miss Kaul-
bach, Lieutenant VOTERS has his wife
two children and his wites mother Lieu.
tenant s. II. Hancock has with him his
son. Sammy This hoy Sammy is q won,
der. He is only II years old but he has
been with the troop from start to finish
He made that 26l miles overland from LIT.
redo 10 the mouth of the Rio Granne witt
the soldiers. He rode a shetland pony
and he was right UP in front all the time
The troop goes to Fort sam Houston /,
| be mustered out
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
A Critical Time
During the Battle OF
Santiago.
SICK OR WELL, A RUSH
NIGHT AND DAY.

The Packers at the Rattle Of San.
tiugo de Cuba were All Heroea.
Their Heroic Efforts In Gettisg
Ammunition and Rati0ns TO the
Front saved the Day.
r. r.. Butler, OF pack train No. ;, writing
fror. Santiago de Cuba. on July %. says; I'VE
oil had diarrhoea in more or less violent form.
and when we landed We had no tims to see
doctor, for 1t was q case OF rush and rusn
night and day to keep the troops supplied With
ammunition and rations. but. thanks 10
chnnterlain's Collie. Cholera and piarrhoea
Remedy, we were able TO keep At work aud
keep our health; In fact sincerely believe
that NJ one critical time this medicine was the
indirect savior Of our army. for II the packers
had been unable TO work there would have
bseu ne way OF getting supplies to the front.
There were no roads that wagon train could
use My comrads aud mysslf had ths GOOD
fortune to lay IN supply Of this msdicins for
our pack train before W left Tampa. aud !
know In four cases Il absolutely saved Inc.
The above letter was written 70 ne usnu-
facturers Of this medicine. ~ Charabeslol1
Med.cine Co. pes Aelpss. lsvA ~ - -
al drugesssA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
FEDERAL. COURT NEW,

The following suits have been trans
ferred from the State TO the Federal court
II. J.. Dick vs. Galveston La Porto and
Houston Railroad; Blydenburg e Hewitt
VI. Galveston, La Porte and Houston Rail-
read; George Scaly va, Galveston, La Porte
and Houston Railroad: Mary Morgan w.
Galveston. La Porte and Houston Rail-
road; John Smith VS.. Galveston, La Porte
and Houston Railroad. They are all for
damages
Judge Bryant has designated the fol-
lowing papers AS the ones In which notices
OF bankruptcy shall be published in their
respect va counties; Madisonyllo Me,eor
for Madison county the Times for Austin
county. the Age FOR Chambers county: tho
News for Waller county; Wharton Star for
Wharton county; Edna Progress fer Jack
sen county and the Huntsville Item for
Walker county.
Receiver Baer today filed his report OF
the operations of the city railroad FOR the
monuh OF August The total expenses, In
Guiding salaries aud maintenance OF prop
erty, amount TO s24, 003.S0: gross earnings
for the same period, s22575.73, which
leaves IA deficit for the month OF Sl1gs
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
FANNY DAVENPORT.
A Brief Biographical sketch of the
Dead Actress,


Miss Davenport was the daughter OF Ed
ward Davenport, the famous American
actor. and Fanny Elizabeth vinng Daven-
port an equally famous American actress,
and was born in London, April 10, 1850.
She first essayed juvenile parts at the
Howard Athenium, Boston, when IL years
of age. Her first adult part Was that of
Mrs. Midday IN "St!ll Waters Run Desp."
AS Areline in The Black Crook" she
made her debut ae soubrette, and later
Joined Mrs. John Drew's company al Phil
adelphia She remained there but short
time and Joined Augustin Days Filth
Avenue Thester company IN New York,
where she played leading parts for nearly
ten years, from 1869 TO 1879. She made
her first appearance as star in "Piqua
and later produced a number OF Shakes
pearean and odd English comedies Then
she presented from lime TO Gin- some ol
the mo1ern dramas OF Dumas. and Ia 1881
began a series OF Sardou's plays, which
naie her famous, Fedora" gas brought
OUT, and In inis and in later productions
she dspayed her wonderful skill as a
stage manager
Miss Davenport occupied unique post
ton on The American stage. She was one
OF the foremost OF the femvs si.s, while
she held high rank as producer Of plays
ami in this latter work sne achieved a
great success. Her Ssriou plays ware pal
on the stage with lavish scenery .and eos
tunes and see was fortunate in finding the
he ones psrts specially applied to her
style OF approximations.
Miss Davenport was twice MARI ed. Hell
first husband was Edward Price, a young
stock actor. Late In the season OF 1858.
she married her leading man. Melbourne
Mcdowell younger than herself ana m
actor OF ability
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
Rev. DIR. Hairs Funerri Services.

New York. September 26.-At the funeral
services OF Rev. Dr. John Hail, to be held
next Tuesday at the Fifth Avenue Presby-
|teran church, the Rev. DR.. Wallace Rat
|cliffe, moderator of the general assemb y
|oi the Presbyterian church, and Rev. DE-
William NJ. Paxton OF Princeton Theologi-
cal seminary, who preached the installation
|sermon when DR.. Hall took charge OF the
Church in 1867, will both make addresses.
Among those who will act as honorary
|pall bearers are President Schurman or
|Cornen university, Henry McCracken,
|chancellor of New York university; Charles
Is. Patton. Princeton; Robert Bonner. pres
(ieent OF the Scotch-lrish society; Rev Or,
Richard s. Siorrs OF the Congregational
EChurch OF the Pilgrims, Brooklyn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
"aIEsTINE DENOCP aTs.
Victoria Locals
Cotton Crop IL Opening Fast nnu
Pickrr> Are In Ermrrd.


Pickrr> Are In Demand.
Victoria, Texas. September 2G,-Tn-
eastbound pseeenger train WAS loaded down
with Mexlcans who bad been engaged by
Mr.. Taylor, a prominent planter OF Wharf
ton county. for cotton pickers The crop Is
opening very fast in that county now.
Mr. J. S Beckham of the general freight
office made a "trip to GolNa yesterday TO
gee the folks. returning this morning
Master Mechanic X. l.. Herbert and Au-
dltor G. Il, Cotu.ngham - 10 cuero this
morning.
Mr. John d. Mcdonald returned this
morning from ten days stay at Port La
vaca vita SIS friend Judge " $. Mahon,
They enjoyed several days Of tarpon fish
ing al Pass Cayallo and caught some
beauties.
Captain W. H. Kyle IL back from a xix
weeks stay 10 the Rock Mountain States:
he looks the picture OF health AMI reports
a most delightful trip.
judge X. A. Peasants OF Cuers was down
this morning.
Mr.. j. McCaoie has returned from a trip
TO Chicago On business and pleasure.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
Nnticc OF nehcnrIne.

Austin, Texas, September 26.-The rail-
road commission today gave notice OF
a rehearing IN the matter OF changing the
rule with regard to free time on cotton and
cotton seed products at Galveston. Said
rehearng Will take place on October 4.
AT which time the question OF regulating
the delivery Of cotton seed products on
tle wharf will be disposed Of, no order
with regard thereto having as yet been
issued Notwithstanding an erroneous re-
pori TO pne contrary published In certain
Oapcrs
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
stolen Nurse. necovered.

Cuero, Texas, September 26.--The OFF,
GERS made pretty good haul In the way
of stolen horses last night. They captured
seven head in one bunch and one man.
The chief man wanted escaped. Tie is
known and every effort will be made to
capture him.
Mr.. Jackson Crouch and wife are visit
ing their son, O. l., Crouch Mr.. Crouch
is one OF the earliest Texas settlers. They
celebrated their golden wedding some time
since and are yet hale and hearty.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27

New York, September 26.-Charhe
Mitchell has cabled to the Police Gazette
that he viii fight Tom Sharkey in England
|or America for a purse and a side sake.
|lf the match is arranged 10 will probably
take place in New York, as it is Mitchell S
Intentions to accompany Dick Burge when
[the latter comes across to fight KID
Lavgne. Mitchell was Brrge's chief ad-
wiser when the latter recently fought and
defeated Arthur Akers for the English
|welterw eiNht championship.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
A TRAINING STATION.
FOR naval Apprentices To He Estnb-
Iished ON the Pacific Coast.

Washington. September 26. - Captain
'bckens OF the bureau of navigation will
10 next week TO San Francisco 10 carry out
HE will Of congress in the matter OF es-
kablishing training station for naval
APPRENTICES on the Pacific coast. At pres
snt the boys are without homs on that
hide of the continent save on shipboari,
nd they are scattered about there beyond
hhe reach OF proper training In bodies. The
|hew station will be located on Yerba Buena
Island In San Francisco harbor. distant
Hbout a mile from Oakland, from whloh tbs
Fresh water supply will be obtained hy pip
6ng under the sea. Captain Dickens Is
charged with the preparation Of plans and
boniion OF the necessary buildings, the
building OF wharf bukhead and ap-
|proaches He will employ competent
srchitcct to draw the plans and has fund
IN $50. 900 at his disposal for the erection Of
3the structures.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
uuLnN.rnG no CELEBRATE.
nty-Hfth Birtbdny liz to lie Made
IL GreuI OCcnkInn.

Texas. September 26.--At
citing held by the citizens OF Schulen-
for tho purpose Of arranging celc
IN OF the twenty-fifth anniversary
g city of Schulcalrirg IT was decided
we a free barbecue. Over 5000 was
ribbed for that purpose. Hon. Joe Bai-
viii be here for certainty. He VIII
speaking al II o'clock a. IN. sharp.
Joe Sayers, w. S. Robson ami W II.
ley and several other noted speakers
been Invited and there viii be gra1d
The citizens are making prepara-
for 10, 900 people. The railroads have
4 reduced rates on all lines leading
I'd Schulenburg.
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Butte, Mont, Ceptember 26,-The demo-
swer TO Hon. Charles s. Hartman, SILVER
Republican and populist nominee for con
|gress regarding his proposal tina; ne or
Hon. ]. Campbell, democratic nomipe ,
Withdraw. as may be directed by the NJ
tionh chairman of the three parties ne
|committes calls attention to Che fact that
la fusion proposition, involving MOI only me
|ecngressmen, but the other candidates Ne
pendent upon the coming election (pre-
|sumsbly The senator ship was maze by
tho democrats IN accordance with the Ma
tlonal chatrman's suggestion. but was re-
|iected by the silver republicans sna the
popul SITS, 1t is not deemed advisable 70
reopen the question.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
Estate of Catherine Gnrceiou.

San Francisco, September 2s.-ln the case
of George W. Reed, administrator OF tho
estate Of Catherine Garcelon, VS. John \,
stanley, Judge Hawley has sustained the
demurrer of the defendants to the plant
ms bill OF review and dismissed the cisz~
The suit related 10 the decree of the court
rendered in 1896 in which the provisions 81
M C;areeion Will bequeatfcd large sum
~ money TO the Bowdon college were or
ders.l executed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
Patrick DAILY Dead.

New York, September 25-Patrick DAILY
40 years old, of troop b. First Texas cav
airy. died last night in the Brooklyn city
hospital of malaral fever, He ives taken
TO the hospital on Friday from logging
house.
George wilkinson, "A vars old, OF the
Thirty. fourth Michigan, died last night IN
S.. Peter hospital, Brooklyn OF typhoia
fever. The body will be sent to kawknead'
Mich. where Wilkinson lived.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
Fell Dead .

Dallas, Texas September Per. A.
jackson, city reporter for X. G. Dun &
Co, this evening fell dead OF heart disease
at the corner OF Main and poydras streets.
He was standing on tho sidewalk looking
up toward the unpm storIea OF the build
iugs on the opposite side OF the street, A
friend passing behind him said jestingiy;
We'll are you going to buy that brick
block" jackson replied, We'll, yes: |
guess III" and fell to the pavement dead,
with the sentence unfinished.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
MARROW ESCAPE.
Two Wrecks ana M One scriousi,
Injured.

st. Louis. September 27---Just as the
northbound through passenger train on the
St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern
railroad was running into the city the
engine struck a spike tina; had been wedgsd
In between the rail ends and plunged across
the double tracks, stopping on the very
brink Of a fihteen-foot embankmend. A
moment later freight train running oil
special time crashed INTO tile rear OF the
passenger train. but strange to say, no one
was injured beyond few bruises In either
accident. After the freight train crash a
baggageman ran back and tagged the Oak
Hin accommodation train on curve WisA-
in 500 feet OF the collided trains. II Is
thought some small boys placed the spike
between the rails. The properts loss to
the railr1ad is considerable.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
Denton Dots.

Denton, Texas, September Pa. Il.
Helm and MISS Lille MeQuian. both OF
Ponder. were married last night. Rev. s.
d. Perkins officiating.
Mrs. Dorothy Fulton, wife OF D. r. aud
mother Of l. Fulton, a prominent lawyer
here. died here last night AID was buried
this afternoon. Deceased was "a. years old.
Rev, w. C. Latimore, pastor OF ne First
Baptist church here. went to Ross yester-
day 10 attend the funeral Of his brother.
who died at that place yesterday OF paraly-
sis
The city was In darkness leet night ow-
ng to the bursting Of enc C he large
belts on the big dynaEeos " the power sta
tion snd the bursting belt s,ruek Ed.
Ramsbacher on the arm, severely bruising
him.
The mass meeting which was TO have
been held hast night TO arrange for the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-27
Two chiidrcn Burned to Death

Fairfax, Mimi, September % - Joh-i
Leblet, promb1snt farm-r living ihsee
miles southeast OF Fairfax has hal Two
sn.su children burned to death. also barn
and sranary, three horses ana large
amount OF grain. II 10 supposed the chil-
drea started the fire in the ba-a and were
unable TO escape