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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-26
WILL DEMAND INDEMNITY.
IF THE PLOT IS PROVED.
The Sum of $I5.OoO,OOO May he
Named by the Government of the
United Stntes-A Third of the Sum
.s the VnIue of the Vessel.

Chicago. Feb. 23.-The Journal has the
following special from Washington:
Should it be proven that the Maine
was destroyed by an outside explosion
with the knowledge of the Spanish off
Gals. President Mckinley will demand an
indemnity of from thirteen to fifteen mil
lion dollars. This statement was made
today by an officer of the navy depart
ment who is thoroughly conversant with
the present Spanish situation.
1T was decided at conference OF the
president and cabinet officers today" he
continued. that the Spanish government
was bound to protect the vessels of friend
lv nations in one of its harboTs, and that
if the Maine was destroyed by subma-
rine mine or torpedo, whether with the
knowledge of the officials on not, that gov
eminent must be responsible. The value
of the vessel is estimated at $4,000 900.
The rest is to be paid to relatives of the
officers and men who lost their lives by
the destruction of the vessel.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-26
LENGTH OF A THOUGHT.
Surprising Results of Experiments by
Noted British scientist.


How long does it take man to think :?
Professor Richet. at meeting of the
British association, gave the results Of
his Investigations into this subject He
found that by mentally running up the
notes of the musical scale for one or
more octayes and then dividing the
total time by the number OF notes
thought Of, the time taken for each
note was one-eleventh of a second.
There are various ways OF arriving at
conclusions aS To the amount OF time
necessary for realizing any physical
sensation or mental impression. If
the skin I've touched repeatedly with
light blows from small hammer u
person may. according 10 Professor
Richet. distinguish the fact that the
blows are separate and not continuous
pressure when they follow one another
rs frequently as 100 a second
The smallest intervals Of sound can
he much better distinguished with one
ear than with both. Thus the separate
ness of the clicks OF revolving toOthed
wheel was noted by one observer when
they did not exceed sixty to the second,
but using both ears he could not DIS
tinguish them when they occurred
Oftenpr than fifteen times Il second.
The sharp sound of the electric spark
Of an induction coil was distinguished
with one ear when The rate was as high
as 500 to the second. Sight is much
less keen than hearing in distinguish
ing differences. If disc half white
and half black be reyolved, it will
appear gray when its revolutions eX-
coed tWcnty-four per second.
1t has been found that we can hear
far more rapidly than We can count, SO
that If a clock-clicking movement runs
faster than ten to the second we can
count four clicks. while with twenty
To the second we can only count two Of
them. Boston Globe
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-26
GERMAN MILITARY BALLOON.

ly the betting connecting the motor and
the Shafting slid from one OF the pull
lpyS. and the whole affair Immediately
fell in Slantng direction To the
ground. The engineer saved himself.
but the ear and motor were smashed
to atoms, and the body Of the balloon
was much damaged. During the night
a hurricane completed the havoc. The
cost OF the balloon was about $50,Ooo,
hrm ~ it's manoeuyering capacity is
considered proved. another Is TO be
built nj once.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-26
NEW MILITARY BALLOON.
German Authorities Construct One Mt
Cost of $4,000.

The German Government recently
constructed Il huge military balloon
that has attracted much attention. 1t
is OF aluminium. 40 feet long, ~ feet
high. and weighs 100 pounds. Motion
is obtained by n screw propeller al the
lower part of each side, driven by II
henzine motor in the ear beneath. An
ascent was made from field near Ber-
lin, and at first Roadway WIS made
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-26
Neu England Mill Strike.

New Bedford Mass, Feb. 2l.-The
sixth week of the cloth mills strike opens
without any indications of the opening
of the mills on the part of the manufac
turers. There is feeling, however, that
the coming week will see a meeting OF
representatives on both sides as suggested
Inv Commissioner Barry of the state board
Of arbitration, that some arrangement
booking to consideration of the strike
may be discussed.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-26

Ne-un-ca-In ma used to come up from the
reservation Oh visit TO Phoenix. This
was excitement enough for one day IN
Phoenix. Crowds followed him about
the street and stared al him AS though
he were curiO in "A museum. lie was
a great favOrite among his own people
and great preparations were made Tor
his funeral services.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-26
WILLIAM GRAY MURDERED.
Body secreted i'm a Hydrant Box Il"
Livingston, Mont.

Helena, Mont, Feb. 2l.-Three boys
while playing near the stockyards yes
terday in Livingston, discovered the body
of William Gray, well known mine own
err, who disappeared from his home Feb
ruary l.. Gray's head had been mashed in
and the body secreted in a hydrant box.
The body had been robbed. No arrests
have been made Gray was well known
mining man, owning properties in Park
county.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-26
Worlds Smallest Diocese,

The little island of 81. Helena Is sald
TO be the smallest diocese in the world.
There is a bishop. DR.. Thomas Welby,
whose annual salary amounts to Only
$500. There are also three clergy men,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-26
Girl Who Married an Indian.

Great Falls. Mont. Feb. %. 5000 Major
Fuller. agent of the Blackfoot Indians, has
issued an order prohibiting Mrs. Carrot
White from living on the reservation. Mrs
White is the white woman who month
ago. while teacher in the Fort Shaw In
dian school. eloped with and married
White. a full-blooded Indian.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-26
PIMA INDIAN FAT BOY.
Fifteen Years Old and 40 Pouuds
Heavy when He Died.

Federal authorities on the Maricopa
and Prima Indian reservation. near
Phoenix, Ariz., report the death OF Ne
un-ca- ma. the famous Pima fat boy,
who was bur II years old, yet tipped
the scales nj 40 pounds. Occasionally
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-26
howard Gould Is Patriotic.

New York. Feb. 23 - Howard Gould,
owner of the 100000 pleasure craft Mag
ara. which has been launched at Whining
ton, Del. says that ii necessary he would
GLADLY turn it over to the government.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-26

o,or 100000 bushels of wheat have
,oon shipped from Tacoma this season.
&C. snme Of our girls do their sleighing in
Dv ~ and their staying in June.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-26
The NORTHWEST IN BRIEF
NEWS ITEMS OF THREE STATES.

,.,.,t shipments From Tacoma
. or the Railroad Extension
to LewIstOn-Money D'S'F1"""
Among the Grow Indians In MON
4..a--A Glance All Around
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-26

In Greater New York the shillelah is
mightier than the sword.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-26

the guard are no greater this year than
last. A. j. Seligman, chairman OF the
committee appointed by the Helena Bus
mess Mems Association to raise fund
to defray part of the expense of the en-
campment. has secured $500 and expects
TO raise $500 or $1,000 more.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-26

CONGRESS
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> of the Ma.
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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-26
CONGRESS
s AFFAIRS
+ of the M
sumo Tine
N sact SoD,o
mas Been

ieration the
bankruptcy
|nllnittee on
the Nelson
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vote of Isl
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08
The Flower Mission.

Thursday June ., will be observed by
the Woman's Christian Temperance Union
throughout the world as Flower Mission
Prison Day Laden with baskets Of sweet
flowers and text cards containing messages
from Gods own Word. the flower mission
Of every State Nill visit all local and State
prisons, ref0rmatories and almshouses
within their borders The Houston mis-
sion viii visit the city and county Jail
iniirmaries hospitals. Sheltering Arms,
Faith Home. Crittenton Home. the sick
aged and bereaved in any part of the city
and desire that the florists and all others
who are willing to scatter little sun
shine into the darkoned lives OF the shut
ms viii send flowers 10 Central Christian
church, corner Capitol avenue and Caroline
street. by . o'clock Thursday June Q. The
ladies' Of tho W c. T U. Will assemble
at that hour and arrange the flowers into
bouuupts
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08
Look Ont for Youthful Thieves

The residence of A. b. Langerman. No.
1907 Preston street. was ransacked by some
unknown person yesterday afternoon dur
ing the absence of the family but nothing
is known to have been stolen Not far from
there near the Mckinney and Crawford
street crossing lady WAS quietly working
in one room Of the house when suddenly
the door opened ana exposed a little negro
boy who though surprised to find anyone
In the house. asked II that was where a
certain lady lived, whose name he men
toned. The answer was In the negative
Later the lady found all the other rooms
in a disturbed condition showing that the
negro had been in the house for the pur-
pose of theft The policemen have the
matter under Investigation
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08
THE LIVING FLAGS.
A Unique Entertainment to he Given
Tonight.

The following young ladies who took
part in the High school exercises will re.
peat their beautiful march at the l.vihg
flags entertainment tonight and lomorr, W
night, Misses Frank Black. Julia ldegon,
Louise Pearson. Ruby McGcwan, Juanlta
Allen, Emily Scott. Mary McAshan. May
Kirlicks, Vera Strong, dab Hail. Maggie
shearn Jessie Tharp, Nanrio Hanna. Mabel
Manard, rutherford I.ocket, Saddle Jones,
Mabel Window, Leonora Fox Adeil Por-
ter, Fredie C1Wtborn. Mabrl Davis Mamie
Montgomery. Katie EbdoIn, Lodoma
Barnes. Louise Wapaman Emma scher-
nus, Katie Schuplilshy. Mary Williams.
Miss Buckingham requests that these
yorng ladies attend the Inst reheai sal,
which viii he held at Pythian hail this
morning al 20 o'clock
Part Of The proceeds If this entertain
msnt Will be for the benefit " The Ilous-
ten Poet rifles. the seventh company re-
cruiied Ia Houston. The rerf)snance WIN
be given At Pythian hall in the Fifth ward,
and a large attendance is uspastod both
tonight and tomorrow night An raecuatt
street car service has been guaranteed
The programme for the t.. iertHtnprnt
appeared In last Sundays Post. # in
olndos beautiful tableaux IN which ,,ourg
ladies' will represent flags, shielde. zen.
nAnts and various stirring war scenes It
VIII be interposed with eonss and 10 IA
t{opc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08
More Patriotism Demonstrated

Amid the booming of anyils. the shouts
of American patriotism. Justin c. White
handled the ropes that unfurled a National
flag Sxl2 feet in dimensions at 3 o'clock
YESTERDAY afternoon in front of the shop OF
George Eller OF the Houston Hurseshoeing
company OIL Prairie between Milan and
Louisiana streets.
The flag alott, refreshments were served,
during which Judge W. ~ Shaw and
Justin c. White addressed the assembly.
which was Of no little proportions. with
patriotic fervor aud confidence Of victory
over the Titled miplons of barbarous
kingdom Among those present We're other
prominent officials and citizens OF the
county. precinct and city. Messrs. George
Eller. A. Mcbride and j. u. Potter made
the welkin ring with shots from the anvils
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08
THOOL BOARD MEETING.
New Members Are Indicted Into Or
flee.
|REARRANGrMENl OF COMMITTEES.
The Selection Of Teachers Deferred
Probably Until the July Meeting.
superintendent's Report.

The school board met yesterday with two
|cf the new members present. Messrs. Jas
sCharlton and Fred Fenwick. 1t being
stated that Mr. D. %. Blossom was absen
{ on account OF illness.
or the old members Messrs. G. p. Shear
and j. r. Cade were present. Mr.. Rufus
Cage being the only absentee.
Mayor Brnshear presided. Superintend-
fcnt Kimbrough was also present.
The first business was the rearrangins
OF the standing committees. which was
done by appointment of tho mayor as fol-
lows: p
Finances. II Brashear, Charles p.
Shearn. }. X. Cade.
y Teachers course OF study and text books
james Charlton, Rufus Cage. Fred Fen
wick, J. X. Cade, ID. T.. Blossom.
Rules. grievances and complaints--Fred
Fenwick, G. r Shearn. James Charlton
Buildings. purchase and repairs-R Rufus
Cage. ID. f. Bloxson. j II. Cadc.
The question OF electipg teachers came
up for discussion. Superintendent Kim
( brough stated that It was the custom OF
the board to select teachers at the June
meeting and assigned some very cogent
reasons why the teachers for the ensuing
: term should be selected at as early date
as possible go they could arrange their
plans accordingly for the coming session.
As the mayor aud half the board were
unfamiliar with the procedure OF selecting
{ teachers and as the committee on teachers
had submitted no recommendations II was
decided to defer this work until the newly
created committee on teachers could In
veftigate the matter and submit their re-
port This committee viii meet for that
purpose on Friday afternoon and The re-
suit OF their recommendations viii be acted
upon by the board at Its next regular meet
I ing, or sooner II It be deemed necessary
TO hold a special meeting for that purpose.
Superintendent Kmbrough submitted his
mpnthlY report. as follOMe:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08
THE EMMETs AUXILIARY.
Organizations of Ladies' TO Look
After Needs of Emmett Rifles.

There was a well attended and very en-
thusiastic meeting Of ladies at Temperance
Lall Monday afternoon Those who were
not present at the previous meeting on
Saturday were glad TO learn that the bed
sacks needed by the Emmett Rifles, to sup
ply which the meeting had been called, had
already been provided and shipped, and in
this connection the ladies desire TO return
their thanks to Mr.. Taft of the Wells.
Fargo Express company for shipping them
to the company free of charge.
After accomplishing this purpose the la
dies present decided TO fern an Emmet
Auxiliary. and Mrs. Kendall was elected
president and Mrs L. p. Davis secretary.
There Will be another meeting Friday
afternoon at ! O'clock at Temperance hall.
when all ladies of Houston interested In
the welfare OF the Emmett Rifles are Ia
vited to be present and join the organi2a-
ton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08

Houston will help out the worthy cause OF
saving from forced sale the home that
sheltered such hero In his youth. and
making brighter the declining days OF lhs
mother who bore him
Hon. John L. Rapier OF Mobile wires me
that he has not been advised of the exact
amount necessary. but every contributor
may rest assured that his gift will be prop
enly applied. ! viii be one OF any number
from twenty to one hundred to make M
800, or from fifty to two hundred and fifty
to make up $3.50. and Will SEQ that the
Western Union Telegraph company trans
mits the money free OF charge 10 the First
National Bank of Mobile. The widows
lite which received immortal commenda-
tion was not worthior gift than will be
such Offering on the shrine of valor ana
charity. Norman G. Kittrell.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08
CITY BUEVITIEs.

The street force was paid off yesterday
The Crlttenton revival having closed the
Saivft ion Army hall win be Occupied by mem
bees ci that body hereafter
petition to the county commissioners for
flag for the court house is being circulated
and receiving u large number Of signatures
old Glory grandly floats above the building
OF the Houston Land and Trust company and
the Safety Deposit Vaults. on Main and
Franklin.
The starry banner hoisted In front OF Mr. w
l., Foieys dry goods establishment yesterday
Is one OF the largest and handsomest nsgs
in the city.
There will be a democratic rally tomorrow
nisht on Cont street, between Hardy and
hlysian under the auspices of the Fifth Ward
Democratic club.
An art exhibition free to the public Will
he FiNor today and tomorrow at the residence
OF Mfs' ID r. stuart corner Of Texas avenue
and san Jacinto street
Miss Frances Cox, Miss Alma Hinkle and
Miss Nellie Mather accompanied by Mr. W
II II. Owens. paid the comncsing room Of
The Pos, pleasant call last nfkht
Miss Carrie Eyaline Turner daughter o, MIR
anh Mrs, j. A. Turner, was married last nigh
AT Shearn church 10 Mr.. John H. Ogden Tie,
viii be at home after June % at lii2 jackson
| street.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Cumherlapf
OF Mr. Fowler. aolo Rusk avenue az 4 o'ciorl
THIS afternoon. for the transaction OF rcgulal
business,
The Union Labor Council held nm importan,
meenng last night and adjournment was
transacted which the officers desired Ia ,,iy,'
TO the press, So
The children OF the Sacred Heart ,Catbollc,
pari,h and their friends will hold picnic az
La Porte today. and will leave Inc Grand
Central depot over the HAY Shore line NJ !
o'clock this morning.
An alarm from box - called the Are denart
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08
linton Compress Officers.

At the annual meeting yesterday of the
stockholders Of the Union Compress and
Warehouse company held at the South
Texas National bank the following directors
and officers were elected for the ensuing
year
Directors, w. p Chew. o. l.. Cochran.
c. Dillingham;, T, ". House, ] c. Hutehe-
sor, G. II. Lucy, j. Y. McAshan. W. L.
Maury " Palestine and c. c. Maingay
These directors met subsequently and
elected the following officers:
President, G. Dillingham;; vice president
w b. Chew; secretary and treasurer. I .
W House; assistant secretary T c. Dunn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08

now an Incorporated institution OF the
State.
There will be a club run tonight for
ladies and Captain George desires all mem
beers to bring their lady friends and meet
at the club house at 7:i5 O'Clock. All
wheelmen and cycle clubs OF the city are
extended cordial invitation 10 attend !.
Refreshments will be served at the club
house after the run.
The club is now hard at work getting up
race meet for the Fourth OF July and it
is expected that the friendly riva1y among
the riders will bring out all the old time
flyers that once made Harrisburg road ia
nous for Its road racing. The track at
Forest Park has been put in shape for the
event and some fast time and exciting
finishes are expected.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08


Il Since the last meeting OF the hoard the
schools have closed the session, which, in
spite OF many disadvantages. was very sue
cefefri. Tho principals and teachers did
earnest aud faithful work. TIE first part
OF the session WIS greatly embarrassed Inv
the epidemic OF denguc and fears OF yellow
fever, little later we had long period
OF excessively rainy weather which In
terfered greatly with the attendance OF
pupils and the work OF the schools. During
the latter part OF the session. however, CON
ditions we're more favorable and results
were better. The work of the teachers
was excellent throughout the session. I
was much pleased TO note that there WAS
no disposition on the part OF the teachers
or pupils TO relax their efforts as the close
OF the season approached. I think | have
never seen the work of system of schools
continue with more vigpr and earnestness
TILL the last day. The results OF the wears
work are very gratifying Very respectfully
w. II. Kimbrough.
Superintendent Public Schools
The resignation OF Miss Bessie Warnc,
- teacher was received aud accepted.
The question Of text books will be taken
up at the next meeting Of the board aud
from some expressions dropped upon this
subject book sellers will have 10 make con.
siderable reduction this year In the sale Of
iext books II they desire to get the m
tr0nase OF the Houston schools.
was decided to place n telephone IN
the High echqol building.
~ the conclusion OF the meeting several
q the principals and teachers % the schools
.fse present TO make the acquaintance Of
the rev members Of the school board
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08

sang the hymn Coming Home" and The
Home Over There" till the car began 10
move. On the outside Messrs. Groom and
Bradburn. with their cornets. accompanied
the singing In that most appropriate hymn,
God Be With You TIL We Meet Again. .
As the car moved away handkerchiefs,
fans, hats and parasols we're waved in the
air. while Mr.. Crlttenton, standing on the
rear platform, waved a goodbye and God
bless YOU"
The scene was an impressive one. There
we're a number OF moist eyes as the train
pulled away
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08
The Lord. cycle Gu.

The Lords Cycle club held a well a..
tended meeting at their club house on
chenevert street on Monday and the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-.
suing year. Louis Meyer. president; G.
=. neuser, vice president: Robert Dusrer.
treasurer; l.. A. Kcttwitz secretary: Char
snee George. captain; Walker White nrst
lieutenant; Ernest sayrs, second Iientsnsn ~
The club has received its charter and 4.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08
/. %. o. II. OFFICERS Elected.

Lone Star Lodge No. L. |. O. 0. y,
had an election of officers and a social
session at its regular meeting last night.
The election of officers resulted W H
Van Horn. noble grand, W. H. Blount,
vice grand, George w. Krengle secretary.
After the business meeting No. 401 and
No. l Joined in refreshments and exchanged
fraternal greetings A pleasant half hour
was passed and was highly enjoyed. The
social sessions of the Houston lodges are
open to all Odd Fellows
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08
A Degree Conferred

Rutherford College. North Carolina. has
conferred the degree of doctor Of divinity
upon Rev. ], c. Waddill OF this city. Or.
Waddill, a well known Episcopal clergy
man, resides ON Milan and Bell and is now
ana has been FOR some years rector OF the
Harrisburg mission. The doctor is a cul.
tiyated gentleman OF the old school. a pa-
tive OF the Old North State and the honor
conferred upon him is not more gratifying
10 the doctors friends than 1t is deserved
by that gentleman
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08
Departures OF Mr.. CrI,,ru,ou.

AZ 9:ls yesterday morning the special
car Good News" with Evangelist chas.
N. crittenton, left the Grand Central de-
pot amid the ringing OF thousand voices
singing God BE With You TIL We Meet
AGAIN Long before the hour Of leaving
tnronss o. people gatherod at the depot 10
say goodbye TO Mr.. crittenton. The car
rs crowded and people thrcnged the de-
~ eroundA Mis- Camille Bradburn pre-
- - ortan These lnsids the car