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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-06
VAUDEVILLE BRICK CO.,
Congress and DTaytOn SITS.

Brick, Lime, Cement, Wall Paper,
Paints, Glass, Mantels, Fireplace
Fixtures, and building supplies gem
orally. Every stroke of the paint
brush, every broken glass replaced,
every worn out CRATE fixed means
money well invested. You select the
material, we furnish it and do the
work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-06

In the hour of his adversely, Mark
Hanna will not receive many condolences
from the south. 1t is Hanna who boosted
negroes into office in the south over the
protest of the taxpayers, and who has
slated others for appointment in this and
other southern states. The south would
not be sorry to see him beaten
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-06

Taking into consideration the number Of
new gold fields discovered within the last
twelve months, it seems as if there would
shortly have to be a movement started in
favor of the reconciliation of gold.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-06

Whatever may be the outcome of the
Ohio senatorial election, there can be no
question that Mr.. Hanna is experiencing
a mighty unpleasant quarter of an
hour
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-06

It seems that at that Newman supper.
not only was there 'possum on the table.
but coon in the woodpile
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-06

There seems to be a good deal of ''yel-
low" politics in this Chinese business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-06

Representative Griffith of the Ohio legis-
lature seems to be playing the senatorial
race both ways.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-06
CURRENT COMMENT.
He stands for McKinIeyism.
From the New York World Oem.).

The matter with Hanna just now is I'M
republicans of Ohio to unload him. But
will they be able to do it without making
up their minds to unload what he stands
for?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-06
Who Can Resist This !?

1t surely is inviting to have three essen
tials to a mans happiness awaiting him
on his return home. An easy chair. a
charming woman, and the cheerful glow
of one of our heating stoves that, besides
its genial warmth, is both ornamental.
and will keep you good company for
many long winters evenings. Our hard
ware stock of parlor and kitchen stoves
is unrivaIed in quality and prices.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-06
&c MoRNING NEus q -

registered at the postOmee in say-anaa.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04
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THE STATE.

Wright Coney. the ii asbiican pE'if inn.
died OF consumption at San Antonio.
, Mayor of Beaumont refuses to resign Or
IL sign bonds made payable In gold,
Southern Pacific depot AT Columbus WINS
damaged by fire. and the Sap depot at AL
tair was destroyed.
child died OF smallpox at Columbus;
no new cases have developed
Galveston custom house employees have
Leon notified that there will be a radical
reduction OF sniaries
Considerable activity In oil lands near
Cors.cann.
Fruit and vegetables hurt by the cold
sTell.
Patriotism was the theme at Il military
banquet at BRENNAN.
san Antonio and Aransas Pags Immigra-
ton association VIII arrange mn exhibit
on wheels for tho Omaha exposition.
General Gordon has formally appointed
General McrrIwether to succeed General
Snyors, deceased.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04
NINE WERE DROWNED.
HORRIBLE FATE OF THOSE ON
BOARD A SMALL STEAMER.
Six Members Of One Family and
Three of Another LOst-Vesscl
Capsixed During q squnll.

Key West, Fla, March 3.--The schoon, +
Speedwell, Captain Collier, from Marco,
Fla, for Key West, was struck fy squat
from here, and capsized. Nine persons
were drowned out of thirteea on beard
Among the victims were the three children
of Captain Collier-George, Tom and WI
bur, aged respectively 4, and 8 years
ana the entire Nichols family Bradley
Nichols and his wife, their son and re
latters wife and two grandchildren. The
family was from Bridgeport, Conn.
Those saved are:
Captain Collier, Samuel Gates and Jesse
Green, deck hands, and r.. w. Eates Of
Myers, Fla, q passenger. The Nichols
family is said to have been Well to do.
All had been staying for a month or " o
at small hotel kept by Captain Collier
at Marco, and they were on their wuy
home.
The survivors say the Speedweil, VIII CHI
was a small vessel of about twenty five
tons, was making slow Roadway this NOM
Ing against head wind. About Z o'clock
Captain Collier was at the wheel and The
Nichols family and the Collier children
were in the cabin asleep. Suddenly a yah
came bowling up abeam. Gates and Green
rushed to the kinsail. AS the sails tapped
loose the squall caught the schooner and
blew her over ON the port side. Collier,
the deck hands and Mr.. Bates were thrown
into the sea. but caught the iigsing just
in time to save themselves. The wind,
rain and waves drowned the dying cries of
the imprisoned Nichols family and the Col
lier children. The men dashed themselves
to the rigging. After being there Two
hours the sea subsidized. Then they got
the dinkey loose, bailed ner out with a
hat, broke a thwart in two pieces, and
with these for oars rowed to Marquesas.
They were picked up by fishing sl0op and
brought here about O'Clock this af'tr-
noon. Samuel Gates, one OF the survivors,
who was seen at his home TONIGHT, said :
Captain Collier has been sailing IN these
waters for twenty-five years. lie is lot
I to blame for this awful thing. Tho squall
came up like nothing l have ever seen
around Key West. Before We know II we
were lifted off our feet and were in the
! water, and. as for those poor peoIslc down
below, they were penned in like rats u be
wife of the younger Nichols rose to the
skylight i was elinging to the rigging.
She waved her hand at me and that vas
the last l saw of her. When we got oil
two hours later they were all dead
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04
LONG INCONSISTENT.
His Statements and Sis Acts Do
Not at All ASrec.
|sAYs THAT ne HAS. NO IMPORTATION !.
Yet Clears Spain Of Any RESPONSE
bility Ia the Maine Case.
Is ORDERING WAR MATERIAL
Without Asking the Consent Of the
Houses OF Congress.
he MAY BE CALLED ON TO EXPLAIN. ]
tiscprcscntntivc Livingston Thinks
that He should Strnightcn Out
lr n
let Clears Spain Of Any RESPONSE
bility ia the Maine Case.
IS ORDERING WAR MATERIAL
Without Asking the Consent Of tic
honses Of Congress.
llE MAY Be CALLED ON TO EXPLAIN.
Liyingston Thinks
that He should straightcn Out
the TanGlc He Has woven.

New York, March 3.-Thc World has the
following special from Washington. Tho
| remarkable statement by Secretary Long
that the element Of Spanish official par
tcpation In the disaster OF the Maine
may now he regarded as practically elm
mated may cause that official a great deal
of embarrassment, He Will probably be
called upon by committee OF the house
TO answer running fire Of questions as to
his reasons for the assertion.
Representative I.conidas r. Livingston
of Georgia. a member OF the house commit
tee on appropriations, said today that he
would make Il request to have Secretary
Long before tho committee to explain
wherein lies the consistency Of his stateS
mcnt In view of the fact that tse secretary
has made contracts for over d million dol
lars worth of projectlles without the con-
sont of congress. Another thing that p,iz-
zles tho Georgia Representatives is. 1t has
OetH stuStu tuut uV VilICihi lHiUIuiitlIon HAS
been received as to how the Maine was
blown up. This being the case, no is puz-
zlcd as to how the secretary could make
the singular statement given out by him.
| Mr.. Livingston thinks a man in the high
official position OF Secretary Long should
keep quiet aud BIZ consistent, and now that
the secretary was weak he was going to at
tack him and not wait until hi could for
tify himself and become strong.
at appeared to Mr., Livingston that
| there wax too much inclination to accom-
niodate the bondhoidcrs
IT was common ts;'; Y The hotel rea
doAs tonight that the criticism Of Scores.
tary Long ls so strong that he will pfoia-
bly, resign"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04
WASHINGTON

Senate committee Is tired OF protests
against confirmation of appointments
made by the president.
Treasury agent has recommended cut
in salaries at the Galveston custom house.
President Is said to have announced
that he will appoint Mr. Meek to the new
Federal judgesbip In Texas.
ii. ID. johnson Is said to have nm excel
lent chance OF being appointed postmaster
at Houston.
Senator Vest moved TO strike out the
first section of the Alaska bill. but his
motion was defeatcd-15 to 10,
The Loud bill regulating second-class
mail matter defeated overwhelmingly In
the house
Republican congressional committee an
nounce that they will conduct the coming
campaign on the ST. Louis platform
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04
COMMERCIAL.

Al. the spot cotton markets unchauges
as TO price,
Cotton futures In Liverpool l-Cfd of on
rear months ana enchanted on far; New
Orleans futures 2dG and New York 2G4
points lower
All the egg markets shov weakness ana
arc lower.
May wheat Mc lower and July up &c;
Corn HaAsc and oats Ss1Mc higher.
May pork In Chicago advanced 22,se.
lard l2he and ribs Zoe.
stock market not influenced by the wiid
run.oru anent the Cuban Situation.
Chicago market loc higher for fat cattle.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04

dreds Of s, 10. IL and l3-fnch projoctilees
have been shipped from the arsenal 70
Speaking Of his tour General Merit.
seid: II am pleased TO say that J fonn1
the troops In excellent condition. ! first
went to Fort Mcpherson at Atlanta, "a ,
then we went down to Fort Rerrancas anu
-Peraacoia. From there We journeyea 20
New Orleans. where ! inspected Jackso
barracks.
II may have few suggestions for the
Improvement Of some Of the posts VS.
tied, but do not care 10 discuss that Just
now 4,
when asked Is TO whether II was the IN
,euiion OF the war department 70 make At
lanta the seat OF operations In ease q hos .
tilities being declared. General Merritt said
he preferred to remain silent for the pres.
cnt Under no circumstance he explained
would he go into the details Of his pro-
nc sed visit to Key West. nor would H.
discuss the subject Of the fleet there ct
this particular time
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4 SUMMARY OF ToDAY's IMPORTANT NEWS.
THE MAINE DISASTER.


Naval officer snid that the result of the
the Maine would lot have to depend alone
on the testimony ofdiyers.
Secretary Long has woven mass of in
consistent speeches and acts about HIM
self which he may be called on to explain
To congress-.
Government is said to be figuring on
Changing Dry Tortugas fior quarantine
station into naval port, II Is very con-
yenient to Havana.
A reputable Spanish official is said ~
have testified before the bonrd of inquiry
that the Maine was anchored Mt spot
where no vessel had been placed for two
!, years previously.
Spanish officials in Havana recognize
the fact that there is grave danger Of
! demonstration, volunteers have already re-
CURED pacifcation.
Body of one of the unidentified victims
buried with naval honors at Key West.
Secretary Long says he has received no
word from the court of inquiry, which Is
working under directions from Admiral
Sicard.
No session of the court OF inquiry was
held on account OF some hitch in the pro-
coedings. t6
General Merritt is going to Key West.
but he refuses to diyulga the object.
Spanish public uneasy because OF the
presence of United States warships at
Honh Kong A high parsonage says that
IL the Yankees go to the Philippines the
Sruniards will go To New York. The Inn
parcial gays the warliko demonstrations
are made simply to tickle the jngoes and
have no actual significance,
English authorities say that Uncle Sam
would make short work of Spain and that
the latter country can not procure any
warsbips nor build them herself.
chiic says she has no ships to sell to
either Spain or the United States
Should it be proved that tho Maine was
blown up by trcachery, Japan will ask rep
s-ation for Japanese servants killed by the
explosion.
Madrid papers indignant at the sagasth
policy In not declaring war. The Pals
says war already exists, as IL blames the
United States for supplying the Cubana
with munitions.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04

Adyices say that the Insurgents are WIN
ming good victories.
Gomez is willing to turn his command
over to an American officer should hos
Titles between the United States and
Spain occur.
w. w. Howard, who was with Clara
Barton In America, says conditions In
Cuba are worse than anything he saw In
Armenia. He saw the Maine blown up
and gays there were two distinct cxplo-
sions.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04
RAILROAD.

Attorneys have been granted tho PRIV
lego OF pcrfcctipg an appeal from the de-
cielon of Judge Bryant perpetunting tho
junction against the railroads In favor
Of the Lone Star Steamship line.
A successor has been nnmed for ID. 8.
Willard, retiring auditor OF the Missouri.
Kansas and Texas OF Texas.
Deer water committee 10 Washington
LEFT the National capital yesterday,
The Santa 20 won a damage suit.
Tho Mallory Steamship line Increased It's
CGttOu fpte,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04
DOMESTIC.

Canada has raised her flag Mt Summit
Lake, Alaska, and martial law rules at
Skugusy.
DR.. Bisc and wife tortured by IRE ana
robbed by masked men at Ryan |. Y.
Knnsans asked the president 10 dismiss
the charges against six men sentenced to
death Mt Paris. Texas in 1880, for tho
famous haystack murders
Three of the Collier and six of tho
Nichols family drowned near Key West by
the capslzing of schooner.
Walls of a big dry kiln at Texarknnn
en,ed in. burying n number OF men, tvs
or three OF whom will die,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04
MUST RECKON WITH JAPAN.


Several Japs, nm the Maine ns SER
wants. Were Killed.
Chicago, March 3.--A special to the
Daily News from Washington says TINT
Spain will have to reckon with Japan ~
well as with the United States In the event
the responsibility for the Maine explosion
is laid at the door Of the dons. The navy
department has ascertained that on the
Maine were several Japanese employed -
cooks or other servants and these were
lost. The fact Of their death has been
communicated 10 the Japanese government
through the state department.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04
General observations.
fvations taken by United States weather
ut p. M. 18th meridian time:
Probabilities.

inston. March 3.-Eastern and West
xas--Fair Friday; slightly rising tenn
Re; winds becoming southeasterly.
nsas and Louisiana--Fair Friday; west
becoming southeasterly.
bona. Indian Territory and kansas
tiday; variable Winds. becoming south
y. It'll M 49,
Dakotas--Fnir, slightly colder In east
Rrtion: easterly winds.
faska. Colorado and Wyoming Fair
variable winds, becoming westerly.
na--Generally fair Friday: variable
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04
Afraid the United states Might At
tack the Philippine Jsiands.

. -
Madrid March s.--The public Is much
exercised over the report Of the presence
OF squadron OF United States warsIlips at
Hong Kong as Il Is presumed The vessels
are int nded 10 threaten Manila, the cap-
itaI OF the Philippine Islands. In the event
Of war between the United States and
Spain.
.ne impartial, In an article headed ITO
Manila, to New York" quoted HI I'M
named high parsonage and scouts the idea
Of an imminent rupture and says: The
presence Of warships at Hong Kong Is only
Washlngton's policy OF containing the
jingofs."
TIE high parsonage" IL said 70 have adj
ded: "But America has not 10 many war
ships as to warrant such bold actions. II
the Yankees go 10 the Philippines the
Spaniards will 20 to New York
The Gigbo remarks: 1.-The government ii
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04
TIC New TorpsIo IIona..

Bristol, r. L. March 3.--rhe tMo new
government torpedo boats the Gwynnc ana
the Talbot. recently completed BY the
Hereschoff company. were given their speed
trials today in Narragansett bay under fav-
orable conditions. the former max ns 40
average OF 20.9 knots per hour and the
latter 81 Il. The naval board Al expressed
themselves as much pleased With the psf-
forInal,ce OF the boats,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04
INFORMATION.
Last Night,. Readine-.

Last Nights Reading.
urea of high pressure is central tonight
(issouri and Illinois, with the highest
tier, 3o32 inches, at ST. Louis. The
central over the South Atlantic States,
be lowest barometer reading. $3.50, at
bviile. Generally fair weather prevails
1 tho Mississippi, while 1t is generally
|and unsettled to the eastward. Heavy
reported from Jacksonville and light
Is have fallen along the gulf coast
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04
MEnnlrr GOING 30 KEY WEST.
He Refuses Ia Talk Of the Object
13aa sDf the Trip.

New York. March al-General Wesley
Merritt returned today from his tour of
inspection OF The southeru Qualifications
In the department Of the East Probably
within week he viii start for Key West.
General Merritt was especially interested
in the work now going on in the New York
arsenal. During the past few days hum
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04

San Francisco. March S.-The war de-
partment has issued orders for the inme-
date transfer Of ammunition from the
Benecia arsenal TO this city, The object
IL to supply the needs Of TIE bett1ry aud
heavy ordnance st the Preaidio and Black
Point. which constitute The most import
ant Of the hsrbor defenses of esa Fran-
cisco.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Washington, March 5. - tSpecial.)-A
D, stofiice was established today at Chap
pell. San Saba county Harvey l.. HiclS
postmaster.
Lewis r. Bryan OF velasco and G.. A.
Bush of Anglcton were today admitted TO
practice in the United States supreme
court on motion OF Hon. j. .. Sayers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04

Senator Mason today introduced reso-
luton for the relief of the widow of the
colored postmaster recently killed by a
mob at Lake City, s. G. 1t 10 the same
MS that introduced in the house today, ex-
cept that the amount is made $40 Goo
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04

alive to the critical situation and IL SILENT
by preparing for the worst. but 1t is too
diplomatic TO disclose the procedure by
which II Is preparing for emergencies.
Fortunately the tranquil propositions
Of the government are the best assurances
that 1t viii be ready when occasion re-
quires 1t. The public seeing the coplness OF
means acts and not words. However limited
the public confidence In the premier, they
have confidence that better days will dawn
prOmptIyn AN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04

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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04

The SENATE committee on military affairs
today passed favorably on an amendment
to the sundry civil appropriation bill pro-
viding an appropriation OF $50. 900 for the
purchase OF FONT Lockout with the view
Of Incorporating 1t in the Chickamauga
and Chattanooga National park.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-04

Postmaster General Gary has directed
that an inspector be sent to Ada, Ca, to
investigate the affairs or Freeman, who
was appointed postmaster but was killed
before he entered on the dutiss OF his Of
flee.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-15
81 BERNAT0RIAL CANDIDATE.
Hon. VI. VI. Crane Here Tonight nj
Turner Hn1l.

Tho first political speaking of the present
State campaign in this city viii occur to-
night at Turner Hall, when Hon. NJ. NJ.
Crane, candidate for governor, VIII address
the people upon the issues of he present
campaign as practically outlined in the
platform upon which he is making the race
for governor
a section of tho hall will be reserved
for the ladies.
Mr.. Crane will arrive this morning and
will he at the Capitol Hotel. where he will
he pleased to meet all OF his Houston
friends
The following citizens have been selected
as a reception committee and are requested
to meet MIR. Crane at tho hotel this even
ing at $50 o'clock. escort him TO the hall
and with him occupy seats upon the stage.
o. r. Holt. John T. Browne, A. c. Allen.
g. C. Street, Spencer Hutchlns A. N Nc
Rae, Edgar Watkins. James Charlton. r.
j. Baker, w. G.. Love, J. n, Gibson, Joseph
Percira. w. L. Porter, DR.. j r. Massic.
Peter Chalmers. w, j, Roberts, W. A.
Moroucy, Alex Erickson. Richard Cooke,
David Crockett.
The speaking Will commence promptly
nj * n'rlork
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-15
BrG ORDER ron WIRE.
TO ne Used In Defense of Galveston
HRrbOr.

To ne Used In Defense Of Galveston
HRrbOr.
The washbiirn 4 Moen Manufacturing
company OF Worcester, Mass, through It's
Houston agent. Mr.. George A. Cragin. has
sold TO the government 100000 feet OF wire
to be used In temporarily connecting the
mainland and the torpcdocs planted In
Galveston harbor. or the contract 5000
feet we're furnished from the Houston Of
fec. the remainder going direct from the
Massachusetts plant TO Galveston. The last
consignment, consisting Of 10000 feet VIII
pass through here today or tomorrow by
the American Express company
The material is copper wire, having two
rubber coatings and a braid of tough tex
ture for an outside covering While this
character OF wiro will not stand tho work
Of n submarine cable. which is especially
adapted for torpedo connections. the gov
a,nmont desired material at once ana or
tered the wire rushed by express TO Gal
'csa.on. The Washburn & Moen company
niles OF submarine cable which can not be
often ready before June or July The on
incers at Galveston have employed a num-
or of experts preparing the wire for the
ca.
The cIuirc shipment was handled by the
mcrican Express company between Mas
ichusettB and Galveston and Houston and
alveston, the cost of which will amount
SlloO
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Personal MENTION.


weston.
Mr.. Goldman. right OF way agent for the
~ from pallns.
Miss Gail Borden johnson OF Columbus ,,na
Mas Jasper Gibbs Of Mcxia ARE the quests
y Miss Ella Smith.
Miss Edna swindel was in ,br city yes.
terday, en- ronte from her present homo In
beeumnnt 10 Lufkln,
" J. Lyle Of San Antonio and II r.
MARSHALL OF Dallas were among yestordav,s
arrivals a. the Hutchins.
pr =. \. Him OF Timpson. Texas Ia in
tthe ciiy. having 70 come 10 Houston with
the view Of LOCATING here
yre9. r.. Dorrance. former Tie and fus,
a8snt Tor tbs Houston and Texas Central. hui
"a IA Q. rnicago. Is the guest OF friends IN
. ~. 4. Adey. an old time Houston hoy. INV
u y4e Nmper bueipess at npllas was In fhr
~ yestefday. returning from the Lamber-
ua4S rcnsention a. Beaumont.
M. !. r, Long, wife Of Mr.. Il. p. Lonr
ss4ss ogfns q The Routhefn Pacific az,
~ home last niEht after tnontil's visit
" rslasisee ana fFionds In New orlsanp.
.. M ~ HaFper Of chatfield, Navarro
se.e2sy s "a, 2: 4 Qfsxory q Rice. Navarro
& Saeaaeiers we're pleasant callers on rhc Pest
q. .. Penfield, N. s. Mills ana n. d !.
z41| NJ 9afe Eone q Rock Islsnd 70 attend
pl ~ ean Au(onio ana Aransss
= .lth ~ proposed exhibit