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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-14
A BUDGET FROM BEAUMONT.
Mrs. Rachel McPaddiu, a Pioneer
of Jefferson County, Dead.
SABINE PASS GINS Arr IN POSITION.
Givcn-Local Notes aud
Personals.

Beaumont. Texas. May iS,--Last night
at 1876 o'clock Mrs. Rachel McFaddin
wife of William McFai lin, who died last
october, died at her home in the suburbs
of the city, and her remains were Inferred
In Magnolia cemetery at o'clock this
afternoon. the funeral taking place from
the family residence.
The deceased was Il years old and IN
her death one OF the pioneers Of Jefferson
county passes away. She WAS q daughter
of HezeRiah Williams of Louisiana. bu,
moved 10 Beaumont in 1885. more than
slxty-two years ago, as the bride OF Mr.
William Mctaddin. who had lust - we'd
with distinction in the Mexican war, She
was lady OF strictly domestic habits,
blessed with a lovely disposition, oharit-
able loving mother and devoted wife
end her death is monrned by the entire
community. Death was caused by COM
Ilication OF diseases from which she had
been suffering for some time. She leaves
SIX surviving children. jamca A. and pa
v!d II. McFaddin of Victoria. Mrs Sarah
Alexander Mrs W. G, Averil. G. W.
and w. +. II. McFaddin OF beaumont
all OF whom were present at her death
Her remains were followed to their last
resting place by large cortege of sOr-
rowing friends who deeply sympathize wiki
the grief-stricken relatives in their be-
reayement,
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RATES on LIQUORS.
The Commission Has Issued Emer-
gcncy Figures.

The Commission Has Issued Finer
Ecncy Figures.
Austin Texas May l2.-tn view OF the
reduction in the rates Of liquors to points
in Texas from points in other States, which,
took effect May s. 1898, and is now IN
force, operating as discrimination againss
the interests of shippers of those commodl-
ties between points within the state the
railroad commission of Texas, acting under
the authority conferred upon 1t by the act
of the Twenty fifth legislature of~TeXss,
entitled IAN Act to enable the Railroad
Commission OF Texas to make emergency
freight rates 10 prevent the eYii eheets
of interstate rate wars upon the business
and interests of the people and railroads
Of this State" approved April ., lsS''
General Laws of Texas, Twenty-tith Leg
isla.ure, 1897, page 81, chapter 81 hefepy
ogders and directs that the following ral.s
be adopted for the transportation oil snip
ments of whisky, alcohol, cologne spirits
and other liquors in wood or glass, stra!sht
or mixed, between points in Texas:
On less than carload shipments, TO points
4, common point territory, from Houston,
rs cents. and from Galveston 60 cents pr
100 pounds On carload shipments. 10
points In common point territory from
Houston 80 cents and from Galveston 81
cents per 100 pounds
The rates prescribed above to apply from
Houston shall apply as maxima between
points to which they apply from houston
The rates from and to points IN diner-
entisl territory shall be made by employ
ing the differential rates prescribed IN sec
ton of General Tariff OF Glass Rates NO.
/ under the rules governing same, IN con
nection with the rates, as above estap-
lished. as follows: "A.
Less than carload rates, second class dit
ferenta!. ,.,...,
Carload rates, fourth class. diferentia.
When current class rates are lower imam
the rates hereby established, such lower
rates shall govern.
The rates established by this order shail
take effect May 49, 1898, suspending item
81 of commodity tariff No. H. issued by
This commission February 2s, 1856, ana
effective March o. 1896, and shall remain
in force until further notice by this com
mission after the receipt OF mo NATION
that the causes for their adoption are re-
moved.
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NAVAL SPECULATION
THE FIGHTING QUALITIES or THE
OPPOSING FLEETS Sized ".
sampson, IL lie Hus The Monitors In
Action. Can Defeat the Nnuntcd
tmpc Verde Fiotilin.

Washington May S.--Considerahls
speculation has been INDUCED in today at
the navy department as 10 the prospects OF
sea fight between Admiral sampson $
squadron and the Spanish Cape Verde fleet
II is believed he will he able to ntorcept
than should they make dash for Cuba
but If they should got past his vessels they
would make II warm for our ships block
aiding Off Cientuegos, on the south coast,
They could not stand a moment against the
big Spanish armored cruisers and yet ara
not fleet enough to escape Ii they are
sighted Should Sampson sight the Span
ish fleet 1t Is not certain that he could en-
gage them provided the Spanish admiral
found 1t to his interest to decline the en-
gagement- The Spanish ships are faster
than anything the American squadron has
with the possible exception of tho ianslip
New York. II Sampson should fail in WIKI
them, however and find the Spanards IN
fighting humor he would have the best Of
il as FAR as chances can be calculated trout
a simple calculation Of the respective nuIn-
Der OF armored ships and guns The big
tGttlGshIps Indiana aud Iowa, though -
per cent slower than the Ni2caya class. Tar
ovorn Itch them In offensive and defensive
power Their armor belts and tur-
refs could not be pierced at firing range
OF 1000 yards by the biggest gun moarted
by the spanish while the IL aud iS.'nrh
guns of our battleshlps could perforate lhe
Spanish armor belt. The New York how
ever is inferior in both offensive powtr
and armor TO the Spanish vessels. tboilRh
she might hold her own by superior man
ngement and gunnery. II Sampson nf
taken his whole fleet the monitors Amnhl
trltc and Terror would make up more than
the balance OF power against the Spaniards.
allowing the cruisers Montgomery. Detroit
and Marblehead as a force sufficient to TAKE
care of the Spanish torpedo boat destroYers
Tho latter however are almost untried
elements I'm actual warfare and some naval
| officers fear that they arc much more dan
gerous foes than the ordinary strateElsts al
lou In thoir calculation
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RAILROAD NOTES.

Mr. T. C. Radez, superintendent OF tho
International aud Great Northern, head
quarters at Palestine, spent yesterday IN
the city.
Mr. w. s. Keenan,. general passenger
agent ~ the Gulf, Colorado and Sanla Fe,
has returned TO Galveston after a business
trip to Chicago
MIR. R. E. Lee, chief clerk in the general
passenger department Of the international
and Great Northern railway at Palestine
was in the city yesterday.
For ths retail clerks picnic at Dickinson
Sunday the International's afternoon spe-
clal will leave Bonner's Point at 80 o m.
and the International and Great Northern
depot at $40
Seven 1000 mile books were stolsn from
the Chicago, indianapolis and Louisville
road last week.
]. d. Riideil has been promoted from the
posItion of assistant general freight agent
io the general freight agency OF the Ran
sas City, Fort Scott and Memphis
" u. Newman viii take charge of the
,,ke shore and Michigan Sorthern as presi-
deut May 90. On the same date the di-
rectors of the Nickel Plate VIII elect ne"
president.
Assistant General Passenger Agent
Needy of the Pennsylvania at PittsDurs -
eofd he SlaLCI Ibi Fvo4NiN' -
o. a major general
lac Cox. a city ticket agent for the cin
c,S0eti Hamilton and Dayton at cincin-
natl slipped while getting bso out Of rib b' This This
tub few days ago ana DION ~
Is a warning to railroad men
u n Noeller has been appointed senerai
asansar agent Of the Flint and fers
win 9ss a sasa az aSa
". Hawgooa' e sIpes has resigned.
4 new road is 10 be built from the Lack
new r reIn to New York. II will BE-
10 mile ,9 Sns ,h Tas p1 sos epst s rs
new eop p,aIn hat they have been payint
W., ~n0 much freight on their coal shipmsn ,a,s
Trssa operators control an annual outpu'
N s ooo. 100 tons Of coal year.
Conuissl o,s, ,on has declined the title O
hri nrap general. in charge Of the transpor
titan a troops. which has been offered Y
him ~ The government.
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Morris Park Entries.

Three fourths Of mile, maiiens--Rappa.
hammock, Merlin. st Faustlan. Murilio.
slashcr Reprisol iio soudam, Bufinon. Ar
euehus, Ellmont, Michael O., King bermuda.
Mzpah, 100; Becky Rnlfe Fair Rebel. BEL
vcnia, Mary Jones. Nayiculnc, Bonnie Gem,
Artist Love. sweet Sound, l05.
Fiye-eightbs OF u mile, selling--Mr. Clay.
,oa. Sir Florlan. lc6, The Diver los; DOM
neer, lcs Roysterer Autumn. i0a; kinr's
Pride. %; Meadl some, Tulane, Hopkiua Tx
trome, Leando. 100 Simla. Leplda. ~, Dore-
mus, Ga nonoy Boy, %
National stallion STAINS. flve-eighths OF a
mllo--Sanford, w. overton. Genheim, Miller.
ilss FtleN d'lr Rusher, us lean Derand
lnventas, ia Lady sneorwel. no.
Tho Withcrs ono mile Hand Ball, Sanders.
Murillo. Great BEND, The rluguenot Mr..
Batter, i?s.
Handicap, mile md c.sIStccnth--Merr,
Prince, ige; Mont dor Klne t. Zig: Gtent
bend, Our johnny, ii5, warrcuton, iiss
Storm King, III iiAnlnn, io7
New York Siecpleohasp handicap. two miles
Regal Choice, lh6; MARI Chan. ISL Deca-
nod ~, lngcnar, Ris strive, ii5; Marcus.
li2 rahama, Col. Thompson. i9i; shillalah,
iah.
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GUNS ARE MOUNTED.

]. L. Brownlee, the engineer under whose
srperintendenoy the government fortified
tions AT Sabine Pass were built, was In The
city last night on route to his Now orleans
headquarters. Mr.. Brownlec says the guns
have been mounted in the Sabine Pass for
tifications, supply of ammunition had
been received and the fort was now com
peto with the exception Of detachment
Of men 10 work the guns In case OF necea-
sity, Sabine Pass is to have protection in
addition to the Notifications Mines and
tcrpedoes for the channel leading into the
harbor have been prepared and viii be
placed as soon as experts arrive TO do the
work In fact Mr.. Browniee says that
when the defense work Is completed the
Southeast Texas port Will be practically
mpregnable. and 1t would be impossible
for foreign warship to make a landing in
that immediate vicinity.
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'nourned. and her memory was tenderly re-
spo0ted. Nothing that could add TO the
soiennt,y OF the occasion was omwei and
at Christ church, In the iong procession 10
Glenwood and at the mound whore her
ashes peacefully sleep. all that was af-
feeling aud Impressive characterized me
touching ceremonies.
A little more than year ago the happy
marriage OF Mrs Noyes was Joyful event
IN the lives Of many OF her schoolmates and
friends. Bridesmaids were there TO scatter
flowers upon her pathway and bless the
nuptials that united her to the husband OF
her choice. These same bridesmaids were
there ystcrday--hnt, oh. how changed the
scene Their robes OF white were tinged
with crepe, their smiles were changed 10
tears. their sunny words OF cheer were
hushed and signs aud sobs usurped their
merry gladncss. All was sadness--all was
grief The bride OF a year age was now the
tenant OF the tomb. and every hope that
affection cherished. every prayer that love
could speak. was dashed to earth by the
inexorahle fiat Of death.
1t was n truly sad funeral, and the prisons
that were uttered, the tears that were shed.
and the flowers that so pientifully be-
strewed the little grave where Mrs. Moves
WAS laid TO rest told with an oioquenee all
its own The veneration in which her mem
DRY is held by those who knew her, and
tue UNIVERSAL sympathy MBsVu al 1891 iVF
her husband and afflicted family In this
the hour OF their bereavement,
The Misses Estelle Cargill, Mamie Luh-
book, Bessie Clemens. Lula Bryan, Lizzie
Delgsdo, Belle Dixon, josie Burton and
Nora Fowler Of Paris Texas, OBLIGATED ms
honorary and the following gentlemen as
active nail bearers. " *. Dillingham;. w
u. Cleveland. Jr.. w. s. .:1nt ID. q. Huey.
Dexter Holt u H. Latham. Fred Dorrance
and Hen d. Rice
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LOCAL NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Robert Haywood brother OF Mrs. w. H.
Dunlap and Mrs. Henry Keith, came In
from Louisiana last night. He left tonight
for Austin, where he goes 10 join the Beau
mont Light Guard.
District Attorney NJ J.. Broocks returned
&c Orange last night Mr.. Brooks says the
Grange county district court is doing good
y DIRK at this term, eighl felony convictions
having alr9ady been obtained. He says the
jury for the term is exceptionally good.
and that they convict those against wncn
the State makes out case and acquits
those whore evidence Is lacking
Mrs E. II. Rowold returned last night
from visit to friends and relatives at her
former home in Gcliad county She is ac-
Birdie Whitehurst, pretty ard decidedly
interesting young lady.
Hon. Martin Dies returned last night
from Austin, whore he went as member
OF tho Beaumont Light Guard, and is again
dong buRiness at the same old stand AZ
Houston Mr.. Dies was met BY his wife aud
children and they accompanied him home
Mr. George Oliver, the champion nimrod
o. jefferson county, exhibited on the streets
a black bass that weighed within one ounce
of five pounds. Mr., Oliver caught the fish
10 Hillebrandts bayou and 1t is the larges;
ever seen IN this city.
Lucy Mahon, colorei. was struck over
| the head with a coupling pin in resor'
known as the Bell Tc0 Saloon last might
Doctors patched w Lucy's head and sas
ale is not dangerously wounded. No charg'
has been preferred against the PARTY who
welded the coupling pin.
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~ ONE suIopT Round.
Peter Naher kpocEcd Ont by Joe
GnIIn rd.


Philadelphia, May 13-puRilIstic h'story vss
n'ndo very rapidly NJ the arena here tonight
whom In one minute aud nifty one seconds u
combined sparring and lighting ice Goddard.
the Barrier Champion" retired Peter Mnhcr
with q sort of pivot punch which was del'g-
cred so suddenly that hardly sp sotator
realized what had coma of. Up TO the time
ne received his quiotus Muler looked tho
winner all over What few punches had been
landed were IN his favor. "A matter OF
fact Goddard landed the punch which proved
go disastrous to Peter while trying to escape
from one Of the lntter's vigorous ones near
the ropes II WIS evident that Goddard was
In tho better physical condition of the two
lie looked several pounds lighter than his
antagonist and displayed a shitiness OF foot
that was surpfising In one of his years.
There was the usual Kidding at the oponlns
and no end OF fenting both men belns ap
Dareptly desirous OF drawing the other lhtp I
lead. Mahcr took the Initiative ana s~anS
iou handler which fell short GODDARD a'b'
tried the same. but his effort was aiho SnpI
| Goddard. however, followed up ms itit NJ, ~,
his righl toward the body. which saRen hln'
| from al least one good, stin counter mhns
| duaIly landed on Goddard'a jaw b1nhalu
| swung for the body and landed. but u din ho'
amount to much, and a clineh foiioWeo ~
soon as the men broke away ~ Ma's IN God God.
dnrd's face, the Barrier CHAMPION returhlhS
| with the right on the body
| Maher rushed Goddard 70 the ropes. inst'
| was a slight mix up suddenly nonohtn, WV
| appeared 10 be breaking away. orought ms
| right arm around In u backward movement.
| THE heel Of his glove caught Maber on tue
| law about the face; whether on the Jaw
where Goddard says It did. or on the cneek
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TO BE A GAME TODAY
DuFFALoEs AND SAND CRABs no
PLAY 4 SERIES.
Joe Goddard Did In Peter Mobcr
In One short Round Very
Encctnruy.

The nuraloes viii he back home today for
three gamcs-today, Sunday and Monday i.a.
dies are invited to 'oday's game as the guests
of the management
Every effort ia heins made by the manage.
mcnt Of Houston and galveston TO play gu,
the sirius and II may prove successful; IT
viii " shero Ia enough patronage to justify
80 the crowd at the next three samea viii
likely decide the matter. 1t rests with the
baseball public to determine whether tne
plans can be carried out. But even If you
don't care to have the league continue, YOU
attendance is Wooded TO holm OUT.
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Anxious To Ficht.

per and L. F. Kurtz from Okla
H. are in the city trying to make
fnts TO be sent to the seat of war.
IN The hands OF Judge Lock Nc
"a Dan Kennedy of the Penes
Feue and those gentlemen are
That Gomez will have two stout
shortly.
and Kurtz were members OF the
~ l. T., militia and they were
Ae company to join Teddy Roose-
sh riders at San Antonio. There
covered that they We're 100 heavy
salry and they were in guam
~ We're bound to go to the front
and as they had grave doubts
sner the Texas volunteer would
ou 70 do more thaa guard duty
70 Houston to see II they could
|irect to Gomez.
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EIIiST-CItSr

bdrlck, Navasota; r. L. Lee. Pal
IAN Willis, Cleveland, Ohio, p. r.
DALLAS, Ben f. Levy, New York ;
byce, Philadelphia; F. II. Bailey,
J. l.. Lewis and wife, New Or
fge L. Haven, New York: G. j.
ind wife, Lexington, Ky; b. p.
has; Denny Call, Call, Texas; 4.
b, Geo. w. Hunter. San Antonio
D, Orange; James Kray, San An
p. Bailey, Chicago; Mrs. NJ e
rs. W. G. Suges, Mrs. NJ. A. Cow
Texas; j. w Rodgers. Texas City;
hn, ]. II. Britain, .Angleton; q,
Philadelphia; c. NJ. Sanditcr.
|P. A. Baxter, San Anto.io; L. J
|, New York: f. l. Booth, Booth ;
Wallace and wife, Paducah, Ky. ;
|ney. Terrell; A. Hammer, Sea-
\. Ghaffee, Omaha. e7 ~ .,
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SOME CHANGES on TuE ERIE.
General Freight Agent Is Promoted
Other Changes Follow

General Freight Agent H B. Chamber
general freight traffic manager. According
to circular just issued By Frank Harriott,
the general freight traffic manager, Mr.,
Chamberlain will have charge of freight
traffic on all lines east OF Buffalo and
Salamanca and all traffic OF the Union
Steamboat line and the Union Steamboat
Canal line.
James lIeeming has been promoted to the
Parker, second assistant general freight
agent has been made assistant general
freight agent of all the eastern lines OF the
cnmnany
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MIR. RIPLEs,S HURTS.
Injuries Mny Affect Him Tor HIS
whole Life.

Galveston, Texas. May 1S.-Daniel RIP
ley, general agent of the Lone Star steam
ship line, expects to be able to leave ST.
louis tomorrow. 1t will be remembered
that MIR. Ripley left here about month
ago for New York TO consult with the Ho-
gans about the future of the line and thar
while in ST. Louis he met with a painfui
accident which confined him to room
ever since. He writes to friends here that
he is barely able to get around on crutcnes
From other sources 1t is learned that th'
injuries Mr.. Ripley sustsined are quit.
serious and It is doubtful II he viii ever
acquire the full use OF his knees.
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Rates $3.50 and $500 per day
JAS. LAWLOR. Prop.

Pmpson, sherman: S. w. Minough.
Harry AtwoodsI Ennis; T, NJ,
CHICAGO; l.. D. Gilbert aud wife.
y, Texas; Miss Mary Hoover, Cal
p; II A Hansinger. Miss A, j.
Galveston; Robert T. Blair, san
!. S, Shultz, Eagle Pass; u Z
pver, \ Weckes, Galveston; ThGs.
]. Charles Hume, Austin; L. L.
Louisiana; \. i. Bryan. Alabama
Highly, Sabine Pass; II, b, Weir,
l.. Douglass, Beaumont; E. sal
Ego, Kan; Mrs. j. p, Fowler, Bas-
Dougherty, city; Mrs. Mary Van
Nv Orleans: Thos Franklin and
A.. Robert Wonefelt, Galveston.
yard, Waco; f. A. Muncey, San
/ Il. Cottlngham, Victoria; f. l.,
Euero; W. NJ, Crehan, C. H. Town
Charles Glazier, Chicago; Thomas
p. Geo, w. Hunter, San Antonio;
En, Pettus Texas; j. A. Morris.
loi " II. Wilson, city; ]. Il. Sem
Pn, N. c.
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MOVING OF TRnnps.
""r hunured United states Crxnlr
ordered from Srp An,nu,,,

"unured United states cavalry
ordered from sam Antonio,
rive troops OF the United States Fifth
cavalry consisting of about 400 men. who
nave been for long time past stationed
AT fort Sam Houston. San Antonio. have
peen ordered to proceed Immediately to
new Orleans. The order also includes a
Few companies Of regulars stationed at
o'her points in West Texas.
me southern Pacific has made all nec-
essary arrangements for their transporta.
tlon' and the entire contingont--ineluding
men,. horses, accoutrements and general
outnt--wili pass through Houston this nj
, ,, en- route TO their point OF einbas-
nos.uh ior CUBA. This change OF troops
completely depletes the 1900 military nnst
san Antonio OF It's regulars, and takes
away from Texas the last OF the cavalry.
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FUNERAL OF CLARA TAYLOR MOVES
sad scene mt the Church where
She Recently Stood n Bride.

No sadder funeral was Witnessed In
Houston for many years than that which
yesterday gave to the grave all that was
mortal OF the young and lauented Mrs.
Clara Taylor Noyes. II was not confined
to that conventional outward sorrow which
ordinarily accompanies the obseouies OF
those who pass away. but down deep in the
hearts Of the concourse that followed the
remains to the silent city OF the dead"
there was grief for the loved one gone
that no words can express and no tears caa
s6ace. The deceased vas sincerely
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CA,ia MOBILE.
No sign Of mn Early Movcmen'-''
TDke water to Key West

No sign Of mn Early Movcnien'--'"
rake Wnfer Ia Key West
Mobile Ala, May 1s.-The Second cavalry
rot IN last night, and early this morning
,y,re tapen to camp Major General Howard.
attended by Major whipple. arrived here TO-
day and General Howard addressed the SOL
ders IN camp tonight Recruits are coming IN
daily There rs no sign In camp Of an early
moye,nent OF troops at this point.
The Mut.eawan, which has been hxed VI
for troops has taken her enhl on poarn nnr
il rs Thought she viii sail socn. The govern
ncnt has purchased a gulf steamer az Pcnsa,
cola and ordered her TO Mobile TO DC I.tea
out for the transportation OF troops,
Tho American s"hooaer Annie Stebbins nas
t,een chartered py tho qIartermaster here 70
carry water 70 Key West and Is being ntteo
with tsDks for that purpose
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RATES TO KLONDIKE.

Aiuslxa Traffic Association 10 FIX
the Fare aud Freight Rate.
Seattle. Wash. MAY l3.-The Alaska
Traffic association will be formed tor inc
purpose of controlling rates from Paciho
coast points to the Yukon river. rate OF
s275 from ST. Michsels to Dawson is to oe
established. The rate from Seattle and
other coast points to Dawson was $500 fos
arst class accommodation on the Iarge
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--~-----~H -s--7-a--------
NAVY PERSONNEL BILL.
II Has Been Agreed To by the House
Committee.

Washington. May ls.-The naval per-
sonnet bill. source Of agitation throughout
the navy for years. and effeciing a com
plete reorganization OF that service, has
been agreed on by the house committee on
naval affairs and will be reported to the
house in a few days. There are many I'M
portant amendments made ana much I'M :
portant new legislation was added.
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Chicago, May l3.-The gross earnings OF
the Chicago Great Western for the first
week of May show an increase of s26,5l5
over the corresponding week of last year.
The increase on the fiscal year to date
is S5gl 500 u.s.
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bone, where Maher says IL did, viii probably
never be revealed. AS Maher received the
punch he was partly ttipped by Goddard,
whose right foot was covering one Of Maher's.
Peter fell face downward, striking the floor
down the spectators thought il was only an
ordinary knockdowh, but the referee tclltd on
the tateful seconds and Mhher was stiil on
the floor
II was fully ten seconds beyond that time
before he rosr to his feet The time OF tho
hght was Just one minute and ffty-one Sec
pnds aa