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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-27
POWDER EXPLOSIONS.
Seven Known TO he Killed nnd
Several Arc Injured.

Several Arc Injured.
Santa Cruz, Cal, April 26.-Throo cxplo-
sions about 5;15 this afternoon at the Cali
forna Powder Works caused greater loss
Of life than any of the previous accidents
In the history OF the works. The Widest
rumors prevailed regarding the number
killed and injured, the exact number Of
which can not be ascertaincd before morn.
ing. II IA known that seven were Killed
aud four seriously injured, ~ follows;
Killed: Edward Killrap, J. Miller. G. A.
Cole, j. f. Jennings, j. Bose. two boys
named Marshall.
Injured: J. Nielsen. William Burge, j.
Hannah NJ. Nunsen.
The first heavy st0cG from the explosion
vat felt FOR many TALES around and WIS
separately followed ~ Two lighter shocks
The primary cause OF the disaster WAS
the explosion Of the gun cotton plant. The
igniting OF this plant caused fire. which
communicated to the powder mill fiat,
where ara located the horses Ct the en-
ployes OF the works. The employss a.n M
val reserve boys ly heroic mOrk prevented
the fire from spreading 10 The smokelcss
powder plant but the guE cotton plant ami
the cottages were destroyed.
Extraordinary precautions had besn taken
to prevent rreachery aid II Is not believed
the accident WAC the work of Spanish spy,
m was nj first believed. Meme OF the plants
for making powder for the fu:fillnient Of
government contracts arc Injured.
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Compnny mt BRENNAN.

Brennan, Texas. April ga call for
mass meeting of citizers was issued Mon
day to take steps towards organizing
company of volunteers in Washington
county to enlist in the army and 60 10 the
front.
Rev. e. p. Ncwscm acted as master Of
ceremonies.
Hon. Harry Haynes and Messrs. ] NJ,
Mathis and W. c. Henderson were the
speakers of the evening, and made stirring
patriotic addresses. not of an infismatoIy
order, however.
AT the close of the speaking the follow
ing names were enrolled IS members OF
the new company: John w. league, Ice
Curry. Tony Wroblewsky, Harry Penning-
ton, ]. Beaumer. Pet Sentell, ]. r, Pill
low, Professor T. Shannon, j. b. Mat
tbews, Tom Eldridge. Eugene Wollow.
Bob Harris. Matt Lenton, Fred ShacSey, j.
Boltark Frank Hickey. Oscar Campbell,
.Jr.. Asa Pennington, VIII krug. Speedy
Eidridge. e. w. Maohen. j Barton, j.
w. Barton, Fred Mcfarland. Cain Simon,
Preston Morrow, Billie Mayfeld Jr
To Mr.. w. n. Mgyficld. Jr., is due the
credit of the raising Of this company. HI
has been working hard to this end for come
time.
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SPAtN'S CORTI1s.
Former Captnin General Tells of
His nrnNcry-IloMse In ScNsiNn.

A Former Captnin General Tells of
His Drnvcry-House In session.
Madrid, April s65 p MIN the senate
Marshal Count Chaste eulogiEcd the army
In Cuba and recalled his experience forty
five years ago when as captain general he
ordered the forts TO fire on the Anglo
American fleet. which was ordered to re-
tire, He said he hoped that General Blanco
the conflict dead or victorious. tCheers).
Senior Puigce,ver minister OF finance. re-
piled that the government had great confi-
dence IN the army and navy
\ senator asked the government respect.
Ing The sailing OF the American squadron
for Manila and asked II the former rebel
chiefs IN the Philippine island-i, notably
the chief, AQulnaldo, were gu board the
American warshtps.
Senior Morot, secretary for tho colonies
replied that there was no official news on
the subject and that the government dis
credited the report regarding AqunaldO.
The house, which met today for the first
time. passed resolution OF confidence, A
deputy then raised the question OF the rise
OF exchange,
Senior Puigceivcr. In reply. said the gov
eminent would do Its utmost TO prevent a
further rise, adding: THE fall In spanish
As is due to exaggerated fears based upon
the conflict with America, The payment
OF the coupons Ia assured. and even admit
ting that Spain has to traverse further dif-
ficulties tho coupons Will be paid easily"
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M'LENDoN RIFLES.
captain miller Very Careful In En-
listing His Men.

.
tsptnin miller Very Careful i'm En-
listing His Men.
Waco, Texas. April ga call by Cap
tain A. II. Miller for volunteers to enlist
IN the army brought out large crowd
TO the city hall last night, Captain Miller
explained his orders and announced tina,
those who enlisted would do so Voluntarily,
but after enlistment service would be COM
pulsory and warned all parties AGAINST
taking the oath unless they were fully de-
termincd to obey any order issued BY the
war department. The roll was then de-
ciarcd open for enlistment and sixty en-.
,hus'astic young men signed their names,
After all present had signed who desired
to several patriotic speeches were made
increasing the enthusiasm OF the audience
until the ilde5t shouts for the Stars aud
stripes rent the air and "Rcms;nber The
Maine rang out among the hurrahs Tor
the Texas volunteers. Captain Miller
would MOI permit any one to sign after
the excitement had grown so intense and
those who Offered TO take The oath were
requested to visit the captains office this
morning and enlist after they had time
to reflect. Captain Miller said the step
was a very Important and significant one
and he did not want any man to enlist
through impulse inspired BY undue excite
ment. A number have signed today and
before toniorroW 1t Is expected the full
complement a 100 men vii be secured
The company has been called the McLenton
Rifles
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THE HOUSE.
War Revenue BiII to he Voted Upon
ErIdnN AftrrnOOn.

Washington. April &c The var rcyei'ue
bill was reported to the house today and
an arrangement made that ieoate Would
begin tomorrow and continue NJ night SEES
sions until Friday at ! o'clock on The day
the vote would be taken
The contested election cases Of WiSe vs.
Young, from the Second Virginia dif'i'et'
was decided in favor OF the contcsianf ~
Wise. who is republican. by party vote.
Speeches for the contestant were made by
Grun) (Rcp.. Ind aud crosyenor 'hep''
OhioI.
The senate amendments TO the nayai up,
preparation bill we're non-concurre1 IN ana
conference required. The spsakSf an-
pointed Mesars. Boutclle. IIilborn ana elm-
minps conferoes.
a bill was PASSED granting TO The santa
Fe and Grand canycn Railway company
tie right through Grand Canyon Forest
AZ 1850 D. m. the house adjourned,
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THE CAnINET MEETING.
Matter OF Prizes Discusscd-Na News
from Havana or Madrid,


Washington. April &c The cabinet meet
ng today, which lasted from II 10 ] o'clock.
vas uneyentfui 30 far as Its deliberations
were made public. The matter OF the prizes
already taken by our fleet IN Cuban wste-s
was Incidentally referred to, particularly
the case OF the Buena Ventura. This aad
all Other prize cases go TO the prize court,
which In the United States district court
having jurisdiction Of the port where the
prize was landed.
All nations II IL SAID. recognize properly
constituted prize courts as the only au-
tfority having jurisdiction and their de-
cilions are taken ar conclusive. The gov
orninent has no thought of releasing any
OF the prizes takcn. exert In rare cases
where an error has been committed.
Up 10 the tine the cabinet meeting closed
nothing OF an important character had ba,n
received from Key Wort Havana or Mad
rid. No attacks on our yelgels had bfcl
n, ported, nor lad any news been received
rs TO the movement 81 he Cape Verde Ir-
land fleet. Win the exception Of Score,
tary Alger all the m.mberF were present.
Including Secretary SHERMAN.
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PINANCIEns CONcEnNED.
Amrricns Delay WIN Multiply the
Emhnrrn ssmcnis of Snnln.

Americn's Delay WIN Multiply the
smbarrassmcnts of spain.
Paris. April GA dispatch to lie Tempe
from Madrid says: The press ridicule'
President McKiniey's hesltatons and tardy
scruplcs and tho slowness of naval opera
tons ns Indicating lack OF organization for
operations, The financial circles, however,
are very much concerned about America
line Of procedure fearing the authorities
intend to drag on the war until their prep
aratious are completed and the rainy sea-
son is over, In the meantime blockadinf
the Spanish colonies and interceptng com
mnncations. thus multiplying spain's
financial endorsements,
The subscription being raised by the
Spanish embassy here to increase tn,
strength OF tho Spanish navy has reached
the sum OF 400, 900 francs.
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sEcnnrAay or srATE.
a Poor Successor Ia Jrnrrsnn. Wen
,tcr and other Secretaries.

W. shington. April 2s.--fspecial 70 Ths
post.,--Hon. william Il. Day was TO-DAY
nominated for secretary OF state and quick
Is confirmed He ought not TO have been,
for he is woefuily weak for the big JOB.
But It is conceded tina, The president has
the right to name whomsoever hr plsares
as q member Of his Official fsmIy.
Wien one thinks that such 'ncn as
Thomas jefferson. Daniel Webster. william
TX Marcy. william II sewasd AID Jam .
e.. Blaine were secretaries of state aud
iron ihl. William n. Day. who neyrr "a
anything except ike neEshbor a wil'iam
Mckinley, is now secretary Of stsie. be
thinks things that would better not b.
uttered.
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yoluntccrs mt wharton.

Wharton. Texas. April o6.-rhe follow
ing letter is sclf-explanatory;
To w. +. Linn. Wharton. Texas.
Austin. Texas. April 2i.-Sir: How long
would Il take you TO raise company Of
seyenty-five men II granted permission TO
organize for purpose OF filling quota Of
Texas troops as volunteers in the United
States army? Answer by wire. at once.
Respectfully. W. Fl. Mabry.
Adiutant General.
AS good material exists here. willing ana
patriotic. the adjutant general was wlrel
that in very short time Wharton would
furnish the required number. The enlist
ing will be perfected under n. y. Shark
man. Esq, already member OF the Texas
Volunteer Guard, ss battalion adluth1i,
Third Regiment. II given commission TO
IN So
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Nayasota, Texas, April 26.-At an over
whelming meeting of citizens in the ar
mory of the ]. NJ. Shaw Rides held last
night the movement TO nj; the local MILL
ria company on war footing and In ac-
cord with the call OF the governor for
vo,un,eers the movement started lively.
Several patriotic speeches were maue py
one or two citizens and captain uoraon
I,oo,c presented the business before
tbem. About twenty of the company thep
present signed the roll OF volunteers ana
len nr twelve outsiders came forward. u
viii be easy to get the 1oo men called for'
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Grnyson rifles.

Sherman, Texas. April 5.--The Graysoh
Rifles (organizing) today reached the score
mark. One of its members, j. II. Luds, a
Kentuckian attending the Grayson college
at Whitewright. has Withdrawn from his
class duties and is now making personal
canvass OF the county in behalf of his COM
pany.
Mr.. p. i. Freeman, the organizer os ibis
company, and his co workers. are quite
enthusiastic over their prospects aud let.
night wired Governor Culberson the fol-
lowing message.
To His Excellency Chas. A. CrIbarson,
Governor.
Graygon Rifles. now organizing. with
picked men, for National service.
y " Ffeamsn
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ci.surne Rifles.

cieburne, Texas. April 5.-Ajjutcnt
General Mabry notified Captain 9. III
Duncan Of the cleburne Rifles to rccruIt
his company TO the required number OF
100 men and to be in readiness for csil
al apy moment The membership Of forty
Ave was swelled today TO 100 and the COM
pany at this writing 10 holding meeting
10 add members to the roster
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nLANCO,s DISCOVERY.
SpnHinrds RcpuIsc VcsscIs Amcricn
Doesn't Possess.

Madrid. April 26. General Blanco cabled
that the situation IL unchanged, His dis.
patch says This "wednesday evening a
division Of four American vessels APT
preached Mariana. The Spanish gunboa
Nigcrn repulscd three dcstroyers which en-
tered the port OF cardenas and compelled
them to return. | believe the Americans
win not dare to discmbark in Cuba,
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|Nct Be Moved Until Further Orders Are Given
From Washington.
ATTACK HAS BEEN MADE ON HOUSTON
E Prevent This City Being adc Point Of Mobiliza
don state Troops-Aeged Danger from the Lawless
Mexcans to Be Provided Against
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 49,,

Ss0Sessssse issoseeeOo0seoo
36-Thsrc VIII OF
ructons which expected tomorrow are re,ei.ed
department. viii at Houston or .n
Cubon
YET Texas has M .
|he purpose s7s&5ts
VA a has been
bakcap the rescu City
4. former sanitary condion arc not
factory
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Plymouth. April &C. III Is rumorcd here
that Spanish gl,nboat is patroliIns the
entrance Of the channel Of The Lizard. the
lighthouse situated on the extreme south
wcstern coast Of England
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-27
InstructIon. TO Dewey.

New York, April 26--tspccial to The
Post. "a Washington special to the Her
aid says Commodore Dewey has been In
strucied to seize one OF the Philippines for
n base of supplies before beginning the
blockade.
II is reported here that the Spanish meet
las left Manila for the open sea.
1t is authoritatively stated that no move
has yet been made 10 annex Hawaii.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-27
TROOPS FROM BROWNSVILLE.
Another Company Withdrawn from
the 'rexns Harder.

Another Company Withdrawn from
the Texas nordcr.
Galveston, Texas, April 2s.--'rhe steamer
Clinton arrived here at an early hour this
morning, having on board company II OF
the Twenty third regiment. United States
infantry. heretofore stationed at Browns
VILE. The company is composed of nifty
eight men in charge of Captain O'Connor
a veteran in the service.
The men did not disembark, but an Of
ficer was sent ashore TO get the latest pa
pers. and this afternoon the Clinton sailed
for Morgan City. whence the troops VIII
go BY rail to New Orleans TO join their
regiment
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The O'Conpor t:unrds.

ss. ~. icxas, April 26.--Captain L. Z.
" the o'Connor Guards received
as Yesterday frcm Adjurant Cen
~ 70 enlist at once 100 L,cn. en-
'ae necessary enlistment blanks,
ns'hs mat arms and accolIremcnts
rs n furnished when the Texas quota
ssni1ea. In pursuance with this
eou ee'ing OF the company w,,s called
n IN ~. mousse last night. yni,n WAS
~ me full membership and a
IN. ci!izens. Acticn nv TIA ooia-
~ ueierred until tomorro y night
sr meantime Lieu.auGnt ;nyihe
~ hustin today to consult the de-
soont arms and other pertinent
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TEXAS WA NoTEs.

MORGAN.--Several recruits have enlisted
IN the Dallas heavy artillery,
CORSICANA.- Forty eight men have On
listed at the recruiting office.
ENNIS.--A large United States flag has
been placed on top OF the electric lisht
tower.
CLEBURNE. Colonel S. l.. Moss OF the
governors staff has written that gentleman
rendering HE services subject TO orders
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THE ARAoRED CRUISER NEW YORK.


line 4
fee the
b
vertical
indicated
equal l7oi horse II viii take proes with extra penralns quail
o
batter
bows
III $50
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-27
ENERGETIC ACTION.


Washington Guards of Galveston this
Fas notified Adjutant General Mabry
|iey would not volunteer to go outside
- General Mabry Immediately sent
fpsain of the company a telegram cr-
Eh!m to ship all the guns and squip-
o. the company to Austin AMI that
company be Immediately dlsbanded
he State service. Gc-,-rll Malry
mat all companies who refuse to
|eer intentionally will have Their
(asnt taken from them and be ordered
laad.
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Lssssssssessss

rv~rrR GUARD HEARD FROM.
Z. voIunteer guard has been heard
M regard to volunteering for tins
mt the Sealy Rifles of Galveston
Ieff Davis Rifles of Jasper. Every
I, except six las rendered its SER
rrronditionally. Four are willing TO
,rcvided they are not sent out Of the
While two (Emmet Rifles of Hous-
LLOYD Rifles of Fort WORTHY want
J, that their present officers will
changed before volunteering. En-
ITS with strings tied to them will
accepted, however, and although
Inmnanies as do not enlist without
Itton will not be disbandea, they
! called upon for their arms, as they
\ needed for others going to the
| With regard to the request Of tho
"a and Loyds that their present Of
| be not changed, it may be- stated
'shile no promise will be officially
no change will be made in company
Mons where the company cnlists as
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weatherford. Texas April 25.--ln addl-
ton to the company of infantry organized
last week and offered to the governor fer
service in the war with Spain, Henry Col
Inns. John Winston and twenty five others
are organizing company of cavalry ana
will tender their services in few days.
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snnni.h Crni.er sixltcd.

Queenstown. ireland, April 20. Especial
Cable TO The Post)-'Tbo Spanish cruiser
Emperador Carlos v, Was sighted from
here today She was under full head OF
steam. and was sailing n, higl, rate q
speed in tho direction OF the United States
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xy,x.,,,cbic Volunteers.

Waxahachic, Texas. April 26.--Mr Joe
Coker has get together twenty-five men
who say they will Join the i'a'ias f'm-
panies. They signed the obligation, winch
supports the constitution OF the tnited
states and bears true faith and alieFiance
~ the state OF Texas. This does nor initr-
fere with Captain Hunts list a. velan-
isers for Governor Charles a. clibsrson
order. The captain lacks about t.n more
and thinks he will get them 'ouaf'
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pc called upon at any time. The company
already. which Is growing rapidly. about
iiitcen cnllstments today and iany more
70 DC added. The company IS an oil one
and has strong membership Of excellent
conditioned men. who are anxious TO sc,ve
and will servo well
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CAVALRY REGIMENT.

puola Of one regiment CT cavalry
texas can not be filled from The Nt,-
uuard, there being oaiy five com
y 'ne state, as follows: rrocp A,
r .ily cavalry, Captain l.. il. Iorng-
|ssun Troop B, Houston cavaliy, Cer-
Is io"les, Houston; Troop Il, Dallas
kI captain +. V. Blythe, Dallas;
!, stanley Rangers. Captain T.. a.
c' Denison; Troop II. Bailey ts,-
ssp'ait II. S. Teffler, GAINESVILLE.
Az mat each troop is now recruited
'ae limit Of 100 men, making ,oial
Men ready for service. This would
N a'nerence Of 700 cavalrymrn who
| acepted from outside Volunteers
@s up the full regiment unier the
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DANGER FROM MEXICo.

UaNuLIN Ihoh MEAlSOs
lhngcr Captain Mcneil has applied
3aihority TO organize a company OF
cavalry. He has just returned from
y and states that the Spaniards in
|nuntry are preparing to conduct
ta warfare along the border, their
being to hire desperate characters of
Mons to dopredate on this side OF the
brande. The Mexican government Is
hg an eye upon them, however aud
using troops along its northern from
b Illustrate any attempt to cross TO
Ede with hostile intentions. President
|ind the officers of his government,
n as a majority of his people. are
eathy with the United States.
plant General Mabry has prepared his
4 supplies and equipment for the
contingent and forwarded it to the
lry of war.
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held for the purpose OF organizing a com
pany to volunteer their services to the
president In the war with Spain. Some
twenty young men have volunteered and
wired to General Mabry to see II they can
no furnished with arms
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.exas. April s6.---Csptain Dumas
ha''ey Rifles today wired Adju-
u Mabry offering the services
~ ana company. consisting of .0i
IN men, without any conditions
sua saving that the company to
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arlti.h rlecl snii..

London. April &c Especial Gable to The
Post.)--It is announced that portion Of
the British channel squadron will sail to.
morrow from the Balearic Isles for the
West Indies. ostcnsibly to watch ms
progress of the war and protect British
iptaresta FIR a
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Nacoedoches. Texas April Is "A sre.ial
needing Of <hc stcae Fort Rifles = ptins
held here this evening. orders hasi9s Dsen
received for them to set IN condition %
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|WSTEER GUARD SUFFICIENT.

iooin of San Antonio. a CORNER
'ne odd guard IF .Ae Rs!iu'ap
Aflsed here this morning and held
.sence with Adiutant General Ma
uoSernor Culberson. with a view
Tas the mastering in OF the old
mo the Federal service. lie re-
a, ue encouragement from eiiher
= ueheral Mabry or Governor ca
n informing him tia. under ire
n ~ LOT troops from Texas the full
,niantiy would be suopiicl from
Feeni1ed volunteer guard
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rscle Corn. 0rxani.ing.

K Texas April 2s.-A bicycle
'ns orsaniscd here for The par-,
sSr,er service and other help in
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Goidihwaite. Texas. April 25 Rev. Sam
uei Gay. pastor OF the Methodist church
o, this city, in his concluding PRAYER at
morning services very ferventiy ami elo-
ouently beseeched the throne or Craze n
he interest az our soldiers NOW embark.ns
for Cuba. In conclusion nc said II i was
Inc will OF ihe Lord he would Join tbs
army and Rgh, for freedom ard humanity.
Company NJ Gonzales.
Gonzales. Texas. April 26.--iast night
At the court house mass meeting was
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Young students Demonstrations.

College Station. Texas, April 26.-Ths
intense interest with which the cadets oil
the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical
college are regarding he progress OF war
eliminated last night In a grand student
demonstration. in which the entire corps
participated BY the light OF huge bon
fife martial music was played by the col
lcge band and Natioral anthems were
sung. The burning III ofiigy OF Weyler'
Blanco and Alfonso produced vocilerous
upplnuse. The professors dwellings wer5
then visited and speeches demanded. Sew
eral patriotic addresses were delivered