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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-02
WASHINGTON rnInrs.

Washington, December 1.-The Anglo
American commission had AS usual ses-
slons today, transportation across the bor-
der beins tho main subject OF cons.dara-
ton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-02

A majority Of Ihe war investigation com
mission arrived here today after a visit TO
Now York and Boston. Tie commission
Will resume It's s!ttings here tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-02

General Otis today telegrapted TO the
war department from Manila that the
transport Inilana with tho Headquarters
and two battali0rs OF the Kansas yolup-
teors arrived here this morning There
were no deaths and but llttls sickness
aboard.
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CIVIL SERVICE.
Chief Clerk E. D. Bailey Advised RecIassif-
 cation of Government Offices

Washington, Jan. 19.-When the investi- gating of the civil service by the senate committee was resumed today, Chief Clerk E. D. Bailey, of the chief examiners of flee, civil service commission advised a general reclassification of government of fees. The present grouping, he described as accidental, based on salaries, while he believed it should be based on the kind of work done, which would be of great advan- tage in preparing examinations for appli- cants. Asked as to the extension of the civil service made by the order of May, 1896, he said that brought in 33,O0O additional posi- tions. The largest number of offices brought in by single order before that was 7600, by President Harrison, 1000 by President Cleveland being the next in number The commission on May was not prepared to meet the sweeping extensions, and no inteli- gible lists had been prepared prior to that date for those places, and then, too, there had been many temporary appointments caused by lack of eligibles.
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GAVE UP HOPE.
Chris Merry, Alleged Wife. Murderer, Thinks He
 Will Be Hung.

Chicago, Jan. 19-Today the alleged wife murderer, Chris Merry, even before his defense could be presented to the jury, gave up apparently all hope of escaping the gallows. Before court opened he broke into one of his fearful cursing spells. In the little room just off the court Merry acted like wild man. Pratt" shouted Merry to his attorney, Twill you go with me to the gallows? No, no priest, no minister for me. I want you. I'd rather have you walk with me to the scaffold than any holy ,hypocrite."
 lss Counsel for James Smith, who is on trial with Merry for complicity in the murder, sprang a surprise today by moving that Smiths case be taken from the jury on the ground that no evidence connecting Smith with the murder had been intro- duced. The motion was over-ruled after considerable argument. The defense put witnesses on the stand today to attempt to prove Merry insane. Merry himself flat ly refused to go on the stand.
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Oakland Results.

San Francisco, Jan. 19.-First race, sell ing, eleven-sixteenths of mile-Aluminum, won; Brambela, second; Blue Bell, third. Time, 111A.
 Second race, six furlongs-Catawba, won; Blarney Stone, second; Imperious, third. Time, 1:17
 Third race, three furlongs 2-year-olds- Buena Ventura, won; Bonnie Belle, sec ondl Clarendo, third. Time, STA.
 Fourth race, thirteen-sixteenths mile, Acme Club handicap-Ostler Joe won; Mainstay, second; Caspar, third. Time, 1:241A.
 Fifth race, selling, one mile-Garland Barr, even, won; Harry Thoburn, second Souffle, third. Time 1:441s
 Sixth race, eleven-sixteenths mle-Cas- take, won; Lolo, second; Lucky Star, third. Time, Ill.
The age-herald., 1898-01-20
ON THE TURF.
New Orleans Results


 New Orleans, Jan. 19.-Summaries of to- days races:
 First race, selling, six and half fur longs-Glenmoyne, to 1, won; Lexington Pirate, to 5, second; W. c. T., even, third. Time, 1929
 Second race, three furlongs-Tyrba, to l.. won; Fort Henry, 9 to 5, second; Top Roller, to 2, third. Time 0:42%.
 Third race, handicap, one mile-Wilson, 2 to 5, won Tol Simmons, 8 to 1, second Surmount, to 5, third Time, 1:53. Fourth race, one mile-Nannie LIS Sis- ter, to 10, won; Ransom, to ?, second Wells Street, 6 to 1, third. Time, 55. Fifth race, selling, seven and a half fur longs-Amateur, g to 5, won; Cyp Creiver, 13 to 5. second; Aunt Maggie, 15 to l, third Time, 1:45.
 Sixth race, selling, six furlongs-Eton Jacket, to 5 ,won Mitt Boylkin, 12 to 1, second; Rhett Goode, b to 1, third. Time, 1:22
The age-herald., 1898-01-20

The latest addition to Birmingham's s amusement resorts is the Crystal Maze, at the corner of Second avenue and Twenty first street. Crowds of people have been visiting this palace of glass and proclaimed 1t to be the best exhibition ever seen in our city. There is always toom for innova- tions in the way of places where innocent amusement can be indulged. In the house of mirrors there are 1S0 feet of actual pass age ways The plan contains 112 pillars which are reflected 102 times. A person en- tering the Maze sees himself similar num- Der of times It is scarcely wondered at, therefore, that visitors find it difficult to discover the exists after entering the place. A peculiar feature of the Maze is that it contains six mirrors which do not reflect a person until he is within foot of them The admission is 10 cents.
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Nominations Sent In.

sent to the senate the following nomina- tions:
 To be consuls-Oscar Durante, of Illinois. at Catania, Italy; Marcus H. Sulzer, of Indiana, at Lege, Belgium Henry NJ Hunt of Illinois, at Antigua, West Indies.
 Claude M Bernard, attorney of the United States, Eastern district of North Carolina.
 Postmasters-North Carolina: D. H. Glenn, Greensboro; William H. Chad bourne, Wilmington.
The age-herald., 1898-01-20
following is the table; based upon a popula- ton of 22,0OO whites and 1S,000 blacks:
Deaths.
Oak Hul Cemetery.

Uak HIIII Cemetefy' Is greatly in need of improvement About $500 stands to the credit of the cemetery fund, and I recommend that this amount be at once expended in grading and grav- cling some of the drive ways, and in be- ginning a system of brick guttering to pre- vent the frequent damaging results of heavy rainfall on the hill sides. This sum is insufficient to complete the work, but will make a good beginning. You should also continue from time to time the use of a limited number of the prisoners, in the work of improving and beautifying the grounds"
 In closing the mayor asked members or the standing committees to be more dili- gent and complimented the city officers on their reports.
The age-herald., 1898-01-20
Undecided-Yet Decided.

I The all-asorbing topic of conversation at present is, who will be the newly appointed police commissioners. Everybody seems to be in the dark, but the agony will soon
 cease, as it is only question of few hours before the appointment will be made.
 7 While there may be doubt existing as to the result, there is certainly no doubt as to the purity and medicinal qualities of ] the famous J. Martin Rye, sold by William Wise, 2O9-211 Nineteenth street at 75 cents per full quart. Try it.
The age-herald., 1898-01-20
MRS. WlNSLOWS SOOTHlNG SYRUP

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SOOTHES the CHILD. SOF"TENS the GUMS, AL LAYS all PAIN: CURES WIND COEIC and Is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. TWenty-fiYe cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1898-01-20
For Circuit Court Clerk.

Fergus W. Mccarthy asks your sup- port for reelection to the office of clerk of the circuit court for Jefferson county Alabama. Subject to tine action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1898-01-20
Captain Murphy Cleared.

Wilmington, Del, Jan. 19.-Captain Mur- phy, who was on trial in the United States district court, charged with filibustering in connection with the steamer Laurada, was today declared not guilty by the jury.
The age-herald., 1898-01-20

The Age-Herald notes the many artistic Mardi~ Gras signs put up by Hermitage, the sign writer, and also calls attention to the fact that he has moved all of his business interests to 17th street, between 1st and 2d avenues.
The age-herald., 1898-01-20
Circuit Clerk.

Walter L. Howard announces himself a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party. d&w If
The age-herald., 1898-01-20
ANN0UN NCEM ENTS.
q. K. HARSH

ia a canidats for nomination by tho dem- ocratic party, for the office of senior judge of the city court of Birming ham.
 10-10-tf.
The age-herald., 1898-01-20
For Associate Judge of the City Court of Bir-
 mingham.

We are authorized to announce Char. .es Powell as a. candidate for the above named ofice subject to tile action of the democratic party 11-10-tf
The age-herald., 1898-01-20
Ninth Annual Mask Ball.

For benefit of charity will be held at Turn Verein hall, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 1898. Admission 50 cents. Two prizes given away.
The age-herald., 1898-01-20
ror Circuit Court Clerk.

The undersigned respectfully asks the support of the voters of Jefferson county for the nomination for the office of clerk of the circuit court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1898-01-20

WALTER K. M'ADoRY.
The age-herald., 1898-01-20

WANTED-A position as stenographer by young. lady; reference exchanged. Ad- dress I'M" care of letter carrier No. il.
The age-herald., 1898-01-20

rooms in best residence portion of the city. Terms reasonable. 2l20 9th avenue.
The age-herald., 1898-01-20
WANTED.

WANTED-A position as stenographer by young lady who has considerable expe- rience. Address F. C., 322 south 16th st.
The age-herald., 1898-01-20

WANTED-Board and room in private family for two gentlemen. Address z, care of Age Herald,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-02
PAWTUXET VALLEY.

The funeral of Peter McGovern. who
died at his home in Riverpoint Wednes-
day, was solemnized from ST. James
church at Arctic Centre this morning,
a requiem high mass being celebrated
by Rev. w. II. Flynn. The interment
was in St. Francis cemetery at Provi-
dence.
Rev. and Mrs. F. III. Adams have re-
turned to their home in Riverpoint
after months vacation spent on the
shores OF Lake Ontario.
The Interlaken print works shut down
this noon, and will not start up again
until Tuesday morning.
Lorette Boudreault. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Saul BoudreaultT died at her
home i'm Crompton this morning after a
short illness.
Mrs. Henry Carpenter of Providence
is the guest of Mrs. Otis Greene at
Phenix.
Yesterday was the hottest day of the
summer in the valley. and at noon the
mercury stood at 104 in the shade on
the piazza of the Phenix Hotel. The
shower last evening was unusually
heavy in Scituate and Coventry. and
the lightning was sharp and incessant
during the early part OF the evening.
The lightning struck in several places,
but did no damage. Dan Hall, who
front Of his house during the shower,
when a bolt struck the ground nearby.
Hall was Knocked down and dazad by
the shock, but fortunately escaped Sc
rious injury. In the centre OF the VAL
ley but little rain fell. and this morn
ing the streets are as dusty as before
the shower. .
A. A. McCallum. assistant agent at
the New England depot at Riverpoint.
has returned from two weeks vaca-
tion spent in Shushan. N. Y.
Contractor Conley is rushing work on
the new macadamized road. and has
completed the driveway from the Scitu-
ate line through Fiskeville and Ark
wright. From Arkwright to Harris the
roadbed has been regarded and Is now
receiving the first dressing OF broken
stone. The road will probably be I'm
ished as far AZ Phenix by the end OF
next week, and the residents of that
village are anxiously awaiting the ar
rival Of the surveyors. as IL Is expected
that In some places, especially in front
OF the Phenix MILL considerable change
will be made In the grade Of the street.
The small horse mackerel which an
nually visit Apponaug cove have made
their appearance, and are being caught
In large numbers from the wharves and
under the railroad bridge below the vii
lage.
A man named Rosseau was overcome
by the heat at Natick yesterday after
noon. He was taken to his home. where
he was attended by a physician. and no
serious results are apprehended.
Miss Annie Buck. bookkeeper at Il. r.
e. r.. knights store at Riverpoint. has
returned from a two weeks vacation.
The Society OF Friends is holding a
series OF tent meetings at Quidnick.
Frank Bertram stepped on a piece or
old board at Arctic this morning and
drove n rusty nail through the side Of
his foot. He pulled the nail out and
walked to Jericho. where the wound
was dressed
little girl who w6s playing In the
street at Lippitt was run into and |
knocked down by bicyclist this morn
ing. but fortunately escaped injury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-02

that or being lewd and wanton per-
son. She was sent to Howard for a
year.
The storm of last night is not re-
ported to have done any damage IN
this vicinity. but resident or Reho-
both. named Goff had six cows killed
by lightning The animals. which were
valuable ones. sought shelter under a
big tree on the farm and the lightning
descending the tree. instantly killed all
six OF them. Mr.. Gof valued the cows
at $3.50.
Rev. George w. Rigler. pastor OF the
Baptist church. has returned from his
vacation.
Officer. Taggart went to the city last
evening to find Henry Juice, who lives
up near Branch avenue. Juice had a
merry time on Pawtucket avenue a.
couple OF weeks ago and the good Iciu-
zens and police did not approve OF his
ideas so warrant was sworn out,
which Officer Taggart served yesterday.
Juice was fined So and costs.
There Is a pleasant party camping
out on the Kickemutt river. Bristol,
which includes Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
w. Salisbury, Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph
Miner and Mr.. william III. Hosmer OF
this town and Cyrus Cole of Providence
and Miss Isabel Salisbury Of the same
off "
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-02
NEWS IN AND ABOUT /.
THESE PLANTATIONS
PAwTUcKET.

The license commissioners held a
members were all present and Chair
man Hall presided. The application for
the transfer OF the second class license
OF Noise Diette. PIT Harrison street. to
Theodelle L'Heureux at the same place
was ordered advertised, and the follow
ing druggists licenses were granted:
Geo. 4. Dana e. Co. 9S Cottage street;
F. j. Phillips. 1873 Main street; George
S. Morgan, North Union street; Il.
X. Gridley. 81 East avenue; w. l..
Wood, Broadway and 2S5 Main street;
Fiske & Co, Main street; James "A.
Slattery. 23 East avenue; Charles A.
Clancy. Broadway and 81 Park street.
Patrick Flynn marine on board the
flagship Brooklyn, is visiting his
brother. James Flynn, on Sterry street.
this city. Last evening the Mon Ar
mour Social club. of which Flynn is
member. gave him q reception. and the
affair proved to be entirely enjoyable.
During the evening there was singing
and dancing by John Little: solos,
dancing and recitations by John Pet
titt: vocal solos by James Flynn and
ment of the occasion by giving ac-
counts OF the various actions of the
ship during the war, particularly In re-
gard to the capture OF the Spanish heet.
He also exhibited a large number OF
curios, among them being an armor-
piercing shell from the Reina Mercedes,
a catch from mess table on the same
ship, a number OF Mauser bullets. pois-
onous bullets, which are used by the
Spaniards upon the Cubans, and piece
of MORO Castle. The members OF the
club stripped his canvas uniform, which
he wore while in the fray, OF Its but
tons as souvenirs.
A "childrens party" was neld py
Prosperity lodge No. 2SS, n. E. y. r, In
Odd Fellows hall last evening. Follow
ing is the program as rendered; Piano
and violin duet. Joseph and Thomas
Brierly reading. Miss Lottie Hazelton;
piano solo, Miss Eva Newton; recita-
tion,. Miss Hazel Mcclellan; organ solo,
Miss Ethel Syddall: violin solo. Bertie
Sutton: recitation. Miss Olive Hennes-
sey: piano solo, Walter Bennett; club
swinging, Miss Jennie Browning: cor
net and piano duet. Thomas and John
Briefly: recitation, George Perkins
The committee OF arrangements was
George Perkins, William G. Browning,
Mrs Angelne Briefly. Miss Edith May
all and Mrs. Elizabeth Fiske.
A trolley ride TO Crescent Park was
enjoyed by large party from this city
last night, which was under the direc-
tion of the Misses Jennie and Sophie
Watson.
A live wire was discovered at the
corner of High and Exchange streets
last night by officer McGlone, who Iss-
ported it, and II was quickly repaired.
The gang of "hoboes" who were ar
rested on Dead Head Hill" Wednesday
were all given six months at the state
workhouse yesterday In the District
Court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-02
EAST GREENWICH

What might have terminated In a fa-
tai accident occurred yesterday near
Mr.. Charles Aliens, corner on Poto-
womno Neck. Mr.. Bateman, wealthy
property owner OF the Neck and well
known parsonage about East Green
wich. had been partaking OF some kind
Of a beverage to calm his nerves during
the hot weather, and was driving at a
high rate of speed toward home when
he came to this corner. The turn was
SO sharp that he failed to make con-
nections and the horse was thrown and
Mr.. Bateman pitched out OF the wagon.
AS the carriage is an unusually high
one the fall was rather steep and the
shaking up was severe. The thills were
broken and the front part OF the car
riage stove in. The extent OF Mr.. Bate
mans personal damage has not yet
been ascertained.
MIR. Frank s. Adams, formerly editor
OF the r. l. Pendulum, was in town yes
terday on business.
Rev. G. b. Cutler, pastor OF the Free
Baptist church. has been elected super
intendent of public schools. to super
sede Mr.. Briggs. the former incumbent.
Mr.. William Shaw. formerly of this
place, but now of Providence, was
guest in town this week.
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TALKED ABOUT.

In the police court this morning John
Clubhouse. Thomas Kriss. John Murphy,
Daniel Lee and Thomas Easton, who
were found revelling I'm a Canal street
saloon late last evening, were fined Sc
and costs upon their plea OF guilty.
Miss Edith Lacey, adaughter OF Clerk
George Lacey of the treasury Office
In Washington, arrived here last even
inv for a trief visit at the home OF her
cousin. Miss Nellie Mulligan, at ssTow-
cr street.
Mrs. T.. II. Church. living at 11s Keene
street. reports that several days ago
she gave "huckster," whose name In
withheld, a IS bill To change after pur-
chasing nine cents worth OF green corn.
The man gave her 1890 and then took
his departure and later the woman dis
covered her loss but the hutketcr has
not appeared I'm the locality since.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-02
MR.. BURDEN GAVE UP.
Mr.. Cutting Swan From Narragansett
Pier to Fort Adams Wharf.

William Burden and j. w. ID. Cutting,
members of the Newport summer col
ony, have attained some reputation as
swimmers, and made a match to swim
from Narragansett Pier to Newport.
Yesterday morning. accompanied by Jo-
seph A. Boyer. swimming instructor
of Newport, they went to Narragansett
Pier. and after making the usual prep
arations, the start was made from the
new steamboat wharf at 1915 p. m.
The tide was ebb and against the
swimmers until Beaver Tail was turned
at about $3.50 D. m., and the sea was
rather choppy. but the balance of the
course was in their favor. At 5.45 Mr..
Burden, who had fallen behind about
200 yards, became discouraged and
landed at Castle Hill. He was taken in
n launch to the Yacht Club house and
rubbed down. Cutting continued to
swim until 7.35 o'clock. When the
thunderstorm came up the friends, fol-
lowing in a catboat prevailed upon
Cutting to land at Permanent wharf
Fort Adams. and he was taken on
board the boat.
He had been In the water seven
hours and 20 minutes. and was appar-
emily as well and as strong as when
he started, and could easily have kept
on, but as there was no bet on the con-
test It was deemed best to stop. The
young men may have another trial
anon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-02
oLNEYylLLE.


several days ago The News stated
that a gentleman from Wiilimantic
Conn, was in town. and 1t was thought
he had his eye out for a site for a
thread factory. The fact that the man
conversed with several proprietors OF
available land. indicating that such was
his desire, gave rise TO such an opinion,
but IL is learned that the gentleman
was unable to come to an understand
ing with the party whose land he de-
sired to purchase. and the enterprise
will. II is said, go elsewhere, probably
to Pawtucket.
A woman named McDrury, living on
Hartford avenue. was the victim Of a
peculiar theft Wednesday. and II was
the cause of her removal TO the Rhode
Island hospital later. The woman
dropped her pocketbook, which con-
tanned several dollars. all the wealth
which she possessed. on the avenue
while returning TO her home. When she
arrived at her home she discovered her
loss and ran out TO find the pocket
book, but was too late, for as she saw
II lying where she had dropped IL
young man OF rather respectable ap-
with II. She made an outcry, but IL
was OF no avail and then she became
Frustrated with a nervous attack, ana
later her condition became so serious
that DR.. Watts. her physician. ordered
her removed to the hospital. The police
desired the above details published with
the hope that the young man might,
through sympathy for a poor soul. re-
turn the pocketbook and its contents.
Mr. James Balloon Of New York city
II visiting his brother at the latter =
home In Johnston the present week
And still the low awning nuisance
continues to exist TO some extent In
the annexed section, but II Is probable
that IL the city ordinance in relation to
this matter Is much further ignored
some OF the merchants will find 1t cost
ly negligence.
Miss Mabel Munster has returned to
her duties at the telephone exchange
after her vacation.
The excessive heat yesterday was as
much In evidence in Olneyville as in
other places, and the highway employees
afternoon.
AT the Banigan Rubber Works three
persons were carried home. but no seri-
ous or fatal results are expected In
either case.
The help at the British Hosiery mill
IN Thornton yesterday refused to work
in such great numbers that the man
agement closed down the establishment
shortly after noon.
The Standard Wheelmen held their
first trolley party last evening. and four
illuminated cars were used to convey
the party to Camp White, where the
occasion was thoroughly enjoyed in
dancing, refreshments and other
amusements. At late hour the party
returned and voted the wheelmen the
champion entertainers OF this section.