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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-02

psunSfics Of all kinds. Morgan 4
IA. uSniop, @. 4 J. tiles in stock:
re- lamps; write for prices. March
d s,s iouston. Second hand bicycles.
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SELs OF every OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES re-
new crop turnip seed. new rye and
iahcy seed wheat, black winter oats.
hsl oats, new crop Alfalfa clover. 81
ohion sets and seed, grass seed.
cre,u OF every description. Holloway
kss. ana Commission Company. Dali
oS 40
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rharERs-save your money and buy
bds ~ need OF a typewriter: we have
N n naii price and terms to suit. +.
10, 70, agents for the Hartford. "
iexas. 1O-o6-gs
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WARE and furniture of all descrip-
% very cheap this week; am over
ID. at Thompson Supply House, PA,
m Louisiana street.
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NICELY furnished large rooms also several
connecting rooms suitable for light house
Keeping; us Main street corner kusk ave. .
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rph RENT-Furnished rooms; cheap: ono
o,o.k from court house; three fron Main
street. 1908 Congress ayeuu. z
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-12-08
GILLETT IN MEXICO.
The Fugitive Kansas Cattle king IL
Said to Have Been Seen in
chihuahua.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 5.-A dispatch
to the Journal from Chihuahua, Mexico
says: Grant G. Gillett, the missing
Kansas cattle plungcr whose sudden
disappearance so startled the financial
world, arrived in Chihuahua on Novem-
Der % and left on the morning of the
9th for Durango, where it is, stated
that he deposited large sum of money
in the bank. He remained only a short
time in Durango, when he bought re-
turn ticket to Chihuahua. At Jiminez
he was met by his attorney, C. b. Trox-
ell, and the two entered into low CONVEX
sation and remained together until
they reached Chihuahua. They ar
rived here last Monday and went to
the leading hotel, where they regis
tered. The man was undoubtedly Gil
lett as his signature correspondent with
his signature in document held in
this city. Troxel left Tuesday on the
stage for the west, presumably to the
mining camps in the Sierra Madre
mountains. Gillett is still in the city,
but his whereabouts are unknown, ex-
cePt to the detectives, who are closely
shadowing his every movement.
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THE NAVY.
Recon- lne N latiOns of Secretary Long
Receive Executive Approval.

Recomme ndatiOns of Secretary Long
Receive Executive Approval.
The following recommendations of the
secretary of the navy relative to the in
crease of the navy have my earnest ap-
prevail:
l. Three seagoing sheathed and coppered
battleships of about $500 tons trial dis
placement, carrying the heaviest armor
and most powerful ordnance for vessels
of their class and to have the highest prac-
ticable speed and great radius of action
Estimated cost, exclusive of armor and
armament $36O0,0O each.
cruisers of about 12.COO tons trial displace-
ment, carrying the heaviest armor and
most powerful ordnance for vessels of their
speed and great radius of action. Esti-
mated cost, exclusive of armOr and arma-
ment, $4,000, 00O each.
8. Three Sheathed and coppered prote cted
cruisers of about COCO tons trial displace-
ment: to have the highest practicable
speed and great radius Of action and to
carry the most powerful ordnance suitable
for vessels of their class Estimated cost,
exclusive Of armor and armament, g 600
each.
the highest speed compatible with good
cruising qualities, great radius of action
and to carry the most t powerful as ordnance
cost, exclusive of armament. 81, al 500 each.
join with the secretary of the navy in
recommending that the grades of admiral
and vice admiral be temporarily revived,
to be filled by officers who have specially
distinguished themselves in the war with
Spain.
The Census.
I earnestly urge upon congress the impor-
tancc of early legislation providing for the
taking of the twelfth census. This is nee
essary in view of the large amount of work
which must be performed in the prepara-
tion of the schedules preparatory to the
enumeration of the population.
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AMERICAN FARMS.
A Resume of the Work of the AEricul
tural partment.

A Resume of the Work of the AEricuI-
tural Department.
The department of agriculture has been
active in the past year. Explorers have
been sent to many of the countries of the
eastern and western hemispheres for seeds
and plants that may be useful to the United
States and with the further view of OPEN
ing up markets for our surplus products.
The forestry division of the department is
giving special attention to the treeless re-
gions of our country and is introducing
species specially adapted to semi-arid re-
gions. Forest fires which seriously inter-
tere with production, especially in irrigated
regions, are being studied that the losses
from this cause may be avoided. The de-
partment Is inQuiring into the use and
abuse OF water in many states of the west
and collating information regarding the
laws of the states the decisions Of the
courts and the customs of the people in this
regard, so that uniformity may be secured.
Experiment stations are becoming more ef-
lect1ve every year. The annual appropria-
ton OF $270, coo by congress is supplemented
by $l0O,OOO from the states. Nation wide
experiments have been conducted to ascer-
tain the suita bleness as to soil and climate
and states for growing sugar beets. The
number of sugar factories has been doubled
IN the past two years and the ability of the
United states to produce its own sugar
from this source has been clearly demon-
Strated.
The weather BUREAU forecast ard OBJ
servation stations have been extended
around the Caribbean sea to give early
warning of the approach of hurricanes
from the south seas to our fleets and mer-
chant marine. -.
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THE STANDING ARMY.
The Importance of Its Increase Is
Pointed Out.


Under the act of congress approved
April rs. 1898. authorizing the president in
his discretion, upon a declaration of war
by congress, or a declaration by congress
that war exists, 1 directed the increase
of the regular army to the maximum of
1000, authorized in said act. There are
now in the regular army 57,SC2 officers and
men. In said act it was provided that
at the end of any war in which the United
States may become involved the army shall
be reduced to peace basis by the transfer
in the same arm of service or absorption
der such regulations as the secretary of
war may establish Of supernumerary COM
missioned officers and the honorable dis
charge or transfer of supernumerary en-
listed men; and nothing contained in this
act shall be construed as authorizing the
permanent increase of the commissioned
or enlisted force Of the regular army be-
force prior to the passage Of this act, ex-
cept as to the increase of Is majors pro-
vided for in section hereof"
permanent increase of the army is there
fore manifest, and the recommendation of
the secretary of war for that purpose has
question that at this time and probably
for some time IN the future, 100. COO men will
be none too many to meet the necessities
that number shall be required permanently
or not. the power should be given to the
president to enlist that force if in his dis
erection it should be necessary and the
further discretion should be given him to
recruit within the above limit from the
inha bitants of the islands with the gov
eminent of which we are charged.
1t is my purpose to muster out the en-
tire volunteer army as soon as the con-
gress shall provide for the increase of the
regular establishment. This will be only
an act of justice and will be much appre-
ciated by the brave men who left their
homes and employments to help the coun-
try in it's emergency.
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The Patent Office.
THE PUBLIC DOMAIN,
More Than 100000 Acres Sold Dur
ing the Year.

More Than 100000 Acres Sold Dur
ing the Year.
The public lands disposed of by the gov
ernment during the year reached $780,
1852 acres, an Increase of 614.7SO26 acres
over the previous year The total receipts
from public lands during The fiscal year
amounted to 2,N7S95.lS. an increase of
$3.50, 1890 over the preceding year. The
lands embraced in the II forest reserva-
tons which were suspended by the act of
June I, 1897, again became subject to the
operations of the proclamations of Feb
ruary p, 1887, creating them, which added
an estimated amount of 1851 800 acres to
the area embraced in the reserve previous
ly created. In addition thereto two new
reserves were created during the year
the Pine Mountain and Zaca Lake reserve
in California embracing 1,644, 5Y acres, and
the Prescott reserve in Arizona, embracing
1920 acres; while the Pecos River reserve
in New Mexico has been changed and en-
larged to include 10000 additional acres.
At the close of the year 30 forest reserva-
tions. not including those OF the Afognac
forest and the fish culture reserve in
Alaska. had been created by executive
proclamations under section "a Of the act
of March g. 1881, embracing an estimated
area of 4O7l9,4H acres
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n,ent granted facilities for the passage Of
four United States revenue cutters from
tne great lakes to the Atlantic coast BY way
OF the Canadian canal and the St Lawrence
river. The vessels had reached Lake On
tarto and were there awaiting the opening
OF navigation when war was declared be-
tween the United States and Spain, Her
majesty's government thereupon, by a
communicating Of the latter part Of April.
stated that the permission granted before
the outbreak Of hostilities would not be
withdrawn. provided the United States
government gave assurance that the yes
sells In question would proceed direct to a
United States port without engaging in
any hostile operation. This government
promptly agreed to the stipulated condi-
ton, 1t being understood that the vessels
would not be prohibited from resisting any
The Canadian Negotiations.
1t win give me especial satisfaction II I
snail be authorized to communicate to you
q favorable conclusion Of the pending ne
gotlatlons with Great Britain in respect
OF the dominion Of Canada. 1t Is the ear
nest wish OF this government to remove all
sources of discord and irritation in our
TTshiations with the neighboring dominion.
me trade between the two countries is
constantly increasing, and 1t is important
70 Doth countries that all reasonable IA
ment.
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THE INDIANS.
The Condition Of the Race Shows
Marked Progress.

The Condition of the Race Shows
Marked Progress.
The special attention of the congress is
called to that part Of the report of the Sec
rotary of the interior in relation to the five
civilized tribes. 1t Is noteworthy that the
general condition of the Indians shows
marked progress. But one outbreak of a
serious character occurred during the year
and that among the Chippewa Indians of
Minnesota. which happily has been sup
pressed. While 1t has not yet been prac-
ticable to enforce all the provisions Of the
act Of June. 1898, for the protection of the
people of the Indian territory and for other
purposes" it is having a salutary effect
upon the nations composing the five tribes.
The Dawes commission reports that the
most gratifying results and greater ad-
vance toward the attainment of the objects
of the governments have been secured in
the past year than in any previous year.
cannot too strongly indorse the recon-
mendation of the commission and of the
secretary of the interior for the necessity
of providing for the education of the 10000
white children resident in the Indian terri
tory
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ment Of postmasters where necessary, 1t
was early determined that the pubic in-
new designations, but by the detail Of ex-
perienced men familiar with every branch
Of the service, and this policy was steadily
followed. When the territory which was
the theater of conflict came into our pos
session. It became necessary to reesta blish
mail facilities for the resident population
of occupation. and he former requirement
was met through the extension and appli-
cation of the latter obligation. L gave the
principle was applied to this as to other
branches of civil administration under
military occupation. The details are
more particularly given in the report of
the postmaster-general,a and. while the work
is only just begun. it Is pleasing to be able
to say that the service in the territory
which has come under cur control Is al
ready materially improved.
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Big Flour Trust.

New York, Dec. 5.-A gigantic flour
trust has been formed to control nearly
all of the product in this country and
also the supply of three-fourths Of the
world. English stockholders in the
big Pillsbury-Washburn Milling COM
pany were reluctant at first to join, but
were finally won over, and the -four
trust became a certainty. The trust
will have approximately the enormous
capital of $50. 100000. 1t will embrace
al. the principal mills of this country,
and will have a daily capacity of $4,000
barrels of -four, consuming in this man
ner about 100000 bushels of wheat
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MARITIME oL1CY NEEDED.
The Acquirement of Foreign Terri
tory COmpels Its Prompt Adoption.

The REQUIREMENT of Foreign Terri
tory COmpels Its Prompt Adoption.
The annexation of Hawaii and the
changed relations Of the United States to
Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines, re-
sulting from the war. compel the prompt
adoption of a maritime policy by the
United States. There shuld be established
regular and frequent steam ship communi-
cation. encouraged by the United States,
under the American flag, with the newly
acquired islands. Spain furnished to its
colonies, at the annual cost of about s.. 0OO,-
0OO, steamship lines communicating with
a portion of the worlds markets as well
as with trade centers of the home gov
eminent. The United States will not I'M
dertake to do less. It is our duty to fur
nish the people of Hawaii with facilities,
under national control, for their export and
import trade. 1t will be conceded that the
present situation calls for legislation which
shall be prompt, durable and liberal. The
part which American merchant vessels ard
their seamen performed in the war with
Spain demonstrates that this service. fur
nishing both pickets and the second line
of defense, is national necessity, and
should be encouraged in every constitu-
tional way. Details and methods for the
accomplishment of this purpose are dis
cussed in the report Of the secretary Of the
treasury, to which the attention of con-
gress is respectfully invited.
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Noted River CAPTAIN Dead

st. Louis, Dec. 5.-Capt. William La
mothe, died suddenly Friday night at
Alton. ILL.,, aged 81 years. He was one of
the best known captains on the Missis-
sippi. In 1912 he built the Luella. This
boat was burned between Alton and St.
Louis and from the incident John Hay,
Low secretary of state, found material
for the poem Jim Bludsoe." It is said
that Capt. Lamothe was in reality the
prototype of the hero in the poem. In
1888, he left the river and took up his
residence in Alton.
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Death Sentence Ii Given.

Glasgow, KY, Dec. 5.-The jury, after
being out 20 minutes, returned a verdict
against Bob Brown, of wi!lful murder
and fixed his punishment at death. Two
months ago Brown killed his father-in-
law, Alonzo McClelland, an old man 6s
years of age; shot his mother-in-law;
shot his niece, Bertha Courtney; his
brothers-in-law, James Clayton and
Lewis McClelland, and in resisting ar
rest wounded dozen of the sheriff's
OcSSe. y. =.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-12-08
Vote in Minne.ota.

st. Paul. Mimi, Dec, 5.-Complete re-
turns from all counties have been re-
ceived by the secretary of state. giving
John Lind, fusion candidate for gov
ernor. plurality of 20,1So, while the
republican candidates for the other
state Offices received pluralities ranging
from 26,677 for Lieut.. Gov. Smith, to A.
SSS for state auditor.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-12-08

The state had ss72, 600 in the treas
ury at the close of the month of No
vember. of which s1O3, 600 is in the gen.
eral fund, Sss3,Ooo in the permanent
school and university funds, and the
rest in special funds. The treasurer
has right to 60 into the pocket where
the state keeps it's 'sroIr'' to meet a
temporary deficit in the change pocket,
which is the revenue fund, and such
an overdraft would have been made If
the state prison had not turned in
$125, 900 the other day. Money for the
October settlements will be coming in
now, so that there will be no shortage
when the legislature meets.
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standard related az our money standard
is generally recognized. The companion
proposition that our domestic paper cur
rency shall be kept safe and yet be so re-
lated TO the needs Of our industries and
internal commerce as to be adequate and
responsive to such needs is proposition
scarcely less important. The subject. in all
It's parts. Is commended to the wise con-
sideration Of the congress-.
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CONCLUSION.
Several Important Subjects Com
mcnded for Con afdera tian

The alien contract law is shown by ex-
perience to need some amendment; a
measure providing, better protection for
seamen Is proposed; the rightful applica-
ton of the eight-hour law for the benefit
of labor and of the principle Of arbitra ton
are suggested for consideration, and COM
mend these subjects to the careful atten-
ton of the congress.
The several departmental reports will be
laid before you. They give in great detail
ment during the past year and discuss
many questions upon which the congress
may be called upon 10 act 80
@signedl. WILLIAM M'KINLEY. >
Il Executive Mansion, Dec. S 1SoR 5 &.
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embassy, responded. under the authority
conferred by the act of March 8, 1888. by
commissioning and accrediting the actual
pacity of ambassador extraordinary and
plenipotentiary.. The Russian ambassador
dentials. : - : =
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Murdered ana 0ehA~a-

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 5.-Michsel F. Cor
coran, proprietor Of the Anthracite
nctel at Duryea, was murdered in the
most cold-blooded manner by burglars,
one of his two servants was bound,
gagged and blindfolded and the safe in
his bedroom was blown open and about
$500 III money and other valuables
stolen. The robbers made their escape.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-12-08
May Stjnen Cash Wheat,

The mills at the head of the lakes
have been given an aIlrail rate to the
|seaboard of 2O1z cents. This is just
|one-half cent more than the the lake
and rail rate now. The mills therefore
are not very much concerned over
when navigation closes It means,
too, that they are in the market for
wheat all through December. They
have bought much wheat to arrive, at
one cent over the Decemberoption.a and
flour business has been done on the
basis Of the spot wheat premium of 81
to cents over December, so they are
practically 81 cents ahead on all they
have purchased. The result is likely
to be stiffening in the price of cash
wheat.
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Thieves broke into the Meyers school
house, district No. 0, Dodge county,
stole all the library books and scat
tered them through the streets Of Sky
berg. The district had purchased
about $40 worth of new text books,
and it is presumed the thieves intend
ed to take those, and when they found
out their mistake were so mad they
threw the old books away.
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PENSIONS.
Over %l44,OOO,OOO Paid Out During
Yenr.

the car.
There were on the pension rolls on June
80, 1893. 993,714 names, an increase of near
ly $1,000 over the number on the rolls on the
same day of the preceding year. The
amount appropriated by the act of Deem
Der %, 1896, for the payment of pensions
for the fiscal year 1893 was $40, 900. Eight
million seventy thousand eight hundred
and seventy-two dollars and forty-six cents
was appropriated by the act of March 81.
1895, to cover deficiencies in army PEN
sioEs and 'repayments iE the sum of $12,-
O2o;S3, making total Of sl4S Os2, S92 70 avail
able for the payment of pensions during the
fiscal year 1898. Theamonnt disbursed from
that sum was s144,65l $3.50, leaving bal
ance of s3,43l ,O12. 80 unexpended on the 3Oth
of June. 1898, which was covered into the
treasury. There were 3S9 names added to
the rolls during the year by special acts
passed at the second session of the Fifty
fifth Congress. making total of Sass pen
sions by congressional enactment since
1861.
The Patent Office.
The total receipts of the patent Office
during the past year were 81 1853 04S.44. The
expenditures were $l,0Sl ,633.79. leaving a
surplus of S172,31465.
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Conscience Stricken.

Harry Root, aged 10 years. walked
into the Central station at Minneap-
oils and announced that he was a bur
|glar and wished to give himself up.
Questioned by Captain Coskran, he
confessed that he and a companion
had gone through jewelry store at
80 Nicollet avenue, securing six opera
GLASSES, some cuff buttons, watch
chains, and pins. He had been a for
mer employee at the store, and in that
capacity had managed to get a wax
impression Of the lock, with which he
had key made to order and thus ef-
fected entrance. He had afterwards
pawned the plumber. He was without
employment and could not agree with
his step-mother, for which reason he
left home. Urged on by hunger, he
had committed the crime.
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Dies I'M scaI1lrr Vs..

New York, Dec. s.-By the explosion
Ct steam pipe in the eDginc-room ct
the steamer Alamo, lying at pier 20,
East river, Saturday right xix men
were scalded to death,
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Cincinnati, Dec. 5>-The jury in the
case of w. ]. Haldeman, charged with
the murder of ex-State Senator Rich
ardson, returned verdict of not
guilty.