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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18
HOBsON AT LOUISVILLE.
the Hero of the Mcrrimnc LiOnizeG
by the KcntucIsiuus

Louisville, KY, December l7-Lieutenant
Richmond p, Hobson stopped off in Louis
vile today on his way from Nashvills to
san Francisco, from whence he viii sail on
me CITY OF Pekin December "a for Hong
Kong ana from there to Manila to assist
Admnlal Dewey in raising some OF the
sunken Spanish ships.
ms evening Lieutenant Hchson was
tendNed an Informal reception ut the PEN
dennis club, Az the olose he was escorted
by prominent citizens to McAuley's III alter
whose boards this week are occupied by the
stenapfoah company. At the conclusion OF
me hrst act the lieutenant was presented
win miniature design of the Merrimac in
roses and carnations. Finally. when the
chser.ng ceased, Lieutenan Hobson made
one OF his Characteristic speeches saying in
conclusion:
have Just come from Atlanta. where
the chief executive of the Nation laid his
hands, as Il were. upon the North ana the
scuih ana pronounced Hsa benediction upon
tire cemented Union"
ms continent was loldly apnlalia1
Lieutenant Rtbson was then driven TO
the Louisville hotei. whore a banquet ~as
served in his honor.
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BERLIN SCANDAL.
smooth Card MnnipUIntor Does Up
the CIubmen.

Berlin, December ia scandal affect
ing number of arstocrats has been
brought TO light and has created sensa-
ton. a smart club called the "Joyial
club" freqwented by officers of the guard,
cavalry, high government officials, bank
ers and members of the reiehstag, has
existed in Berlin for some years. a
stranger was recently introduced by two
highly respected members and he fsoon
became u favorite. All went we'll swim
mingly until rumors about his antecedents
began to circulate and II was noticed that
luck invariably favored him The Berlin
Tageblatt says tho stranger got many
young men OF the best families in his
power. The whole affair will shortly be
sifted In the law courts. Several cubmen
lest immense sums and the affair is likely
TO have serious results for tho military Of
fioers, in view OF Emperor Williams deter
mination TO suppress gambling In the
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OF idle MONEY.
Foreign Government Wants to Borrow
Americas HOarded Gold.
RUSSIA is SUPPOSED TO BE THE NATION
uopd snccuIntors Apparently Hold
Millions of the Cash Said to
be in Circulation.

Chicago. December T.-The Daily News
says: The statement may suartle the gem
eral public. but in the financial world the
report will cause no establishment. al
though the action will be unprecedented
in the monetary history of the country
For nearly two months money has been
1.-THE cheapest thing in America as the
financiers phrase it. For fortnight call
loans have been made in Wall street as
low us ~ per cent. while short time Dor
rowers with approved collateral are &C
comnpdateh at 31s per cent in Chicago.
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'ssssssssssssssssssssssssess

The bond markets are absolutely full of
first class securities yielding more than SH
per cent FIVE per cent coupon issues are
bought on the exchange at 1877 and high
grade stocks paying dividends at the rate
q. per cent per annum We're quoted at
1913. Chicago and Northwestern common
was AN instance. EARLY in the week Cook
county bonds were purchased on a 3.22 per
cent basis indianapolis sold at 31s per
cent ten-year municipal security on a %
Ger cent level. The BUYERS were local in
vestors. which means that bonds now com
mand as high a premium in the West as
in the Eist.
The National treasury states that for the
current month money in circulation has in
creased $40, 3O3722. This following a gain
OF 500, 600, coo FOR October makes a total eX-
pansion of about 100000 for the last
sixty days.
Compared with year ago, the total cir
cplation OF all kinds of money lis Sl6l 795, :
600 greater and amounts in all to 81 $751;
600 600. The perspective reveals even more
money. On the first OF the year corpora
tons Will distribute about 100000, 900 in
interest and dividends.
Besides, exports are increasing RAPIDLY.
While imports are decreasing quite as
speedily. The latest figures tell that the
oNrots OF merchandise from this country
exceed thosa of Great Britain for the first
The United States Is in the unique position
Of desiring to buy the American socks and
bonds that are held abroad. Ii is this which
has warranted foreign government in
making tentative overtures for a big loan
here, The borrower is supposed to be Rus
STA. The representatives of that country
were naSo iatins with French hlnkens some
time ago for large sum. but the ransac-
ton WAS not concluded.
New York. December "Reminiscences of
Russia have made a careful survey Of the
situation in this city and have sounded
nearly all OF tha leading concerns Their
business has been conducted quietly. and S,
far nothing seems TO show that their over
tures have met with much encouragement
Jacob y. Schnin OF the Kuhn Loeb COM
pany. when shown the statement OF MIR.
EeiSels, said: 81 undersa and that about thre
weeks ago several firms in this city. in
Guiding my own, We're sounded by persons
who ciaimsd TO be acting for the Russian
government as to the feasibility OF floating
a Russian per cent or Sl5 PEI cent losn.
do not think sucn a negotia ion feasible
| in the United States"
| Henry Speyer refused to make any com
| ment on MIR. Eckels' statement An effort
was mads to see J. p. Morgan ami otbtr
anancisrs tonight but they could not b.
found.
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THE LIpERAL's SPLIT.
Hnrconrt's Resignation Leaves the
Party In ii Dnxcd Condition.

HnrCOUrtS HestHuut1On LcHNeS the
| Party In ii Dnxcd Condition.
| (copyrighted, 1893, by Associated Press
| LONDON, December 1.-THE sensation Of
the political week has been Sir William
Vernon Harcourt's trap door exit from the
| liberal stage, which he left with his party
10 a broken winged condition, and 1t is
| very clear from the speeches delivered at
yesterdays meeting OF the National lib
eral federation that the rank and file are
seriously Displaced with what is regarded
In the Light OF desertion. The letter of Sir
william Vernon Harcourt reveals that a
state OF intrigue and international division
has existed in inner Liberal circles FOR the
past year, But the liberal organs and
speakers alphabetically deny that there
was any desire to supplant him. Now the
liberal organs openly give Sir William a
piece OF their mind.
The Speaker, as mouthpiece OF the party,
SAYS Neither the tome nor the actual
language OF Sir William Harcourt or Nor
ley are what we had the right to expect
from them. They have been regarded az
shining examples and we are sorry they
have now fallen short of their own reputa-
tion"
Tho liberals seem quito divided on the
subject of Sir Williams successor, and
the tone of their press is marked by an
embarrassing conflict of preferences for
MIR. Morley. Mr.. Asquith and Sir Henry
Campbell Zimmerman, Mr.. Asquith per-
haps having n slight lead, and If he con-
serted to sacrifice his big pracetice at the
bar, which Ia inconsistent with the duties
Of the liberal leader, he would undoubtedly
be selected.
Harcourt will remain private member
of the party and as soon as the liberals
come into power he will receive peerage
and practically retire from parliamentary
life
The Irish members of parliament affect
to be highly pleased at the Reorganization
of the liberal party
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THE RIOT AT cERRo.
Reported that one Man Was Killed
and Five Wounded.

Havana, December IA riot occurred
AT Cerro, suburb Of Havana, at 1880
o'clock tonight. A number of shots were
fired One man is reported to have oeen
killed and live wounded. The residents OF
Cerro, surprising that the Spaniards had
officially evacuated the suburbs, raised
Cuban and American flags over n number
OF buildings Crackers were fired and
speeches were made on the street corners
and these rejoicings on the part of the
Cubans led to the riot.
According to the account of the affair
given by SpanS1rds, the riot was the re-
suit of a tavern brawl.
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paiIway Stock Z

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vein. Charles r. ofsh !. v.yps|
a cheek for ss.sso,eese, z ss'iss, I
stock Of the N.t.oa ap,.a.ed v "
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fer ef HE nrone'p =,
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Lee Calls on Cnste,innos.

Havana, December 1.-THE Cuban brig
adler general Roggen Castillo. died TO-
night from pneumonia Mt Guauabacoa.
General Fltzhugh Leo tonight called on
Governor General Castelanos, who In The
course OF their conversation, said he had
always greatly admired General Robert E
Lee, General Lee ana General Castellanos
exchanged compliments.
Governor General Castellanos Is about
to issue decree directing the absolute
suspension OF the lottery drawings
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While El Campo's exhibit at the Houston
carnival last week was Insignificant compared
10 some OF The displays. there is no scouting
The truth that II attracted some attention and
that were secured had no superiors. One
thing Impressed itself most indelibly on the
mind OF every citizen from this place who
visited the carnival. There WAS not an article
displayed an Houston that could not have
been excelley by products from this section
The thousands OF people who inspected the
displays did not know this, but u Is our duty
10 thoroughly acauaint them with the fact
il the opportunity again presents itself.
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THE TEXAS AT HAVANA.
Her salute wakes Up the City's
Populations.

s Havana, December II. = The
Texas, dressed In the full garb OF
war paint, came into tho harbor at
2 o'clock this afternoon, being the
first OF the American ships that
really took part In the destruction
OF Cervera's fleet to come to this
port. The battleship attracted
/. great attention.
Tho Texas began saluting with
big gums just as she stood between
Monro and La Punta channel, so
narrow that the discharge was made
almost against the STONE walls. This
salute sounded all over the city.
the terrible reverberations giving
much the sanc impression as
though the cannon had been shat
tered. The salute brought the pub
Tic to Machina in hurry. The flag
OF tho Texas was dropped as the
skeleton OF the wrecked Maine was
passed.
The correspondent was told TO-
might that Sfgsbee would claim the
personal privilege of hoisring the
Stars and Stripes over the Maine
January /.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18
Chnmp,on pivorcc Record.

Especial Cable Dispatch TO the New York Her
aid and Tho Houston Post. Copyrighted.
1898. by James.Gordon Bennett)
Paris, December 17.-Paris is running
Chicago very hard In the matter of di-
vorces. The fourth chamber of the tribu-
nal of the Seine pronounced 29i dissolu-
tions of marriage between noon and A
o'clock on Thursday. This is at the rate
OF llttie more than one q minute One
feature In connection with the DEGREES Is
they are pronounced gratis.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18
NEW GOLD FIND
J. Colorado Mining Toy,
In one Nigh. II

Canon City, Colo, peS ~
discovery of gold five nll ! ~
city caused a new town !, = 4. -
the night, as it wene, e. 80 ia % !.
men OF this town have " s ,oJa ~
af The discovery and ovsf ~
already been stsked. ,sso usp'l
THE new camp mas IN ~
CITY after b. NJ. lazy s,sS IA ~! l
IA neral vein from whie =, ,cc \
saying $4,000 Of rola 70 ,I,s ~ ~
vein has been tracea Il 4 re ca
parties claim that 7 = ~ Slr< \
rhe famous Bassick Veu 3 q
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AFTER AMERICAN MONEY.
Foreign Power wants to Bor-
row Our Gold.

Chicago, December Thames II.
Eckels, president of the Commercial
National bank, said today:
II am credibly informed that a
great foreign power has sent repre-
sentatives to the United States and
that they are in New York for the
purpose OF negotiating a loan of i'm
mense proportions. If the source OF
my information is reliable, it is the
first case in the history of the
United States OIL foreign power
borrowing here"
Late this evening Mr.. Eokels was
asked by The Associated Press If he
could give any Inclination as 10
which of the European powers had
made overtures for loan. He re-
piled that he had no definite infor-
mation, but that the whole subject
had been suggested to him in con-
versatlon in New York, in the
course of which The name OF the
applicant mad not been mentioned,
land the matter is as yet hardly
anything more than a rumor," said
MIR, Eckels. If true it would be
of vast significance in showing the
tremendous value that European
countries are beginning to set upon
the United States as a source of
financial aid, Beyond this l have
nothing to add 10 the interyiew
prtnted in the Daily News this
afternoon"
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killel hx a splintcr.

Denton. Texas. December l7,--Geo. S.
welbern. a member of prominent family
ana up TO the massler-out first sergeant
in the Second Texas, died at Pilot Point
last night from blood poisoning, caused by
n large splinter OF wood from burning
house penetrating his left arm. A number
OF his soldier comrades attended the funer-
al which took place Al Pilot Point this at
tsruoon.
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Compromi.Inr Documcnt..

paris. December l7.-rhe Journal am
nounces that a case of espionage has been
discovered at Mines, capital OF the de-
partment OF Guard. where in the search of
house the father OF an ex-artilieryman
named Teitron revealed the fact that he
was In possession OF a number OF COM
promising war office documents.
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unknown Man Kiiled.

New Waverly. Texas. December 17.-Fsx-
tia engine No. 1875. northbound, killed an
unknown man near Coal Town at $3.50 this
morning. Supposed to have been a mute.
last seen In Wills yesterday evening. The
remains were left al this place for judicial
action. but Will be returned TO Willis, as
county,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18
.spaninra. neach ,lndria.

Madrid. December 1.-THE Spanish peace
commissioners arrived here this evening
on their rcturn from Paris Senior Gamaz-
no. the leader of the dissenting liberals,
with polfticals and high officials, met the
commissioners. whose home coming was
marked by no special incident
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18

sion with tho British steamer llios, which
arrived here December and also sailed
for the Mediterranean. The collision took
place In the North sea under conditions
not explained. The HOS foundered and
the Pierremont was badly damaged. 1t
y believed that twenty persons were
drownes,. r
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stcnners Collide

Newcasie-on-Tyne, December 1.-THE
British steamer Pierrsmont which arrived
here December s and subsequently sailed
for the Mediterranean. has been N COLT.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18

Dr. A. M. Aubrey has removed his Eye,
Ear, Nose and Throat Offise to 9l5 Con-
gress avenue, corner OF Main street, where
and now pa&vunA.
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GOING TO MANILA.
Iowa and Oregon Will Continue on
to the Philippines.


Especial Disratch to The Post }
Washington, December II. - Notwith
standing the signature of the treaty OF
peace and the pacific and friendly attitude
of Germany. the navy department has not
changed its intention to send the battle
ships Iowa and Oregon 10 Manila. The
authorities are grattfied at the progress
made by the two ships. After staying q
few days Mt Valparaiso and taking on
board coal at that point they will steam 10
Callao. whence they Will proceed to Homo
lulu and there receive orders which will
send them to Manila
Especial Cable Dispatch to the New York Her
aid and The Houston Post Copyrighted
1898. by James Gordon Bennett.)
Valparaiso, Chilli December II. - Tho
United States battleships IAya and Oregon,
on their way to the Philippines, arrived
here at II o'clock this forenoon.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-02
Her Majesty and the White Poodle

When the cinematograph picture of
the jubilee procession was taken to
Windsor castle by Mr.. Harry Hitchins,
manager of the Empire theater, at the
command of her majesty, he also took
with him Tavary's performing dogs to
vary the performance. Among these
dogs was a white poodle. AT the last
moment this dog was taught to carry a
bunch of roses in his mouth. At the fin
ish of the show the white poodle ap-
peared with a splendid bunch of La
France roses. He stood up on his hind
legs, the roses almost hiding him from
view. He mutely asked his master what
he was to do. Tavary motioned in a way
that was hardly visible towards the
queen. The poodle walked up to her ma
jesty and made his bow with the roses in
his mouth. The queen smiled, and
reaching down, took the roses. Then.
smiling, she said, in French, "You are a
very intelligent dog" The poodle
bowed gravely, and walked off the stage.
evidently exceedingly proud of himself:
in fact, almost as proud as Mr.. Hitchins
Is over the very handsome diamond pin
that her majesty presented to him.
Pail Mall Gazette.
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The second figure wears gown of rose
colored MORE, ornamented on the bot
tom of the skirt with two narrow flounces
of silk muslin. The fitted corsage opens
upon plastron of old guipure; the open
ing is edged with band of sable and a
tiounce of black silk muslin. The belt is
of black satin, with long sash ends falling
upon the skirt, and a basque formed of
flounce of the black silk muslin. Collar
of black mousseline de sole and collar
cite of lace. Plain sleeves or rose MORE,
with lace cuffs. Black velvet capote,
with green velvet rosette, brass buckle
and an aigrette of plumes.
The third and last figure in our group
wears a gray cloth gown, braided in
darker shade, and galloon of silk mar
about. This princess robe is very ele-
CANT. The front of the corsage is trimmed
with the gray braid mingled with white
This is framed in the marabout trim
ming. The Medici collar is in ermine fur
The ball corsage we illustrate this
week is in rose-colored mousseline de
sole, embroidered with dots. 1t is made
up over lining of rose taffeta The
mousseline de sole is swathed around
the figure and fastened at the left be-
meath a rosette of rose colored MORE.
The draped sleeves have large rosettes
of the MORE ribbon. Long gloves of
white kid.
Our elegant visiting costume is of pink
cloth, white satin and astrakan. The
cloth skirt is trimmed with bands of as
trakan. The white satin blouse is partly
covered by an overblouse of astrakan.
The belt is violet velvet Cravat of satin.
Hat of draped plush, ornamented with
four white wings.
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skilled and conscientious teacher, who
aimed to give each girl the exercise espe-
cially suited to her individual condition.
AT the second examination, of the six
weak hearts, four were found to be i'm
proved and two restored to a normal
condition. All three cases of spinal
curvature were improved. OF the eight
ailing right chests, six were improved
and two made normal. Both the weak
left chests were made normal. And of
the five cases in which both chests were
weak, improvement was noted in four
and complete cure in one. These are
tangible results. Opinions may differ
as to the value of the Delsarte move
ments in the Interpretation of literature,
and as to the desirability of basket ball
and sculling as maidenly accomplish
ments. Concerning the value of sound
lungs, strong hearts and straight spines,
there is no room for doubt If system
attic physical training of school girls will
restore such conditions to those who
lack them, and confirm those who al
ready have them in their possession, its
Importance is evident. Physicians who
have studied this subject say that half
the school girls of this generation are
thus ailing.-Exchange.
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BAYADERE EFFECTS
OUR ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure l of our group of fashonables
wears a gown of brown cloth. The
bloused waist has yoke of white lace
over satin. The sleeves are tucked; the
collar and waistband are of cerise vel
vet. From the waist depends a sable
| tail.
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NEW YORK FAD

Butterflies made by society girls are
the latest gayly tinted RAD tnat mas
flown into the social world or Gotham.
At a recent fair the inventor OF these
dainty conceits, Miss Florence Giloer-
sleeve. presided over the butterfly pootn.
The New York Tribune says that this
clever young woman, observing q pios
of ink carelessly thrown upon piece OF
paper, which she subsequently foldeds
creasing the sheet through the blot; ana
on reopening the paper she was surprised
to find perfectly formed butterfly I'M
printed thereon by the smeared ink she
experimental with various colored OIL
paints, and was amazed at the unique
blendings obtained. At the fair the new
fad was received with enthusiasm, and
the uninitiated. at a cost of rs cents, were
shown how to create these pretty imita-
tons of nature. The charm of this new
diversion lies in the manifold combina-
tions that can be evolved by artistic
taste. All new and decorative conceits
are especially welcome at this season OF
the year, and these bright bits would be
most effective for an establishment for
Christmas trees. The method of produce
ing them is simple, and the art can be
acquired Ill tHTee LhhoeSo. ietCc u picSo
of white paper, bond or Irish linen, per-
forated, with the long side parallel to the
edge of the table. Fold the two sides to-
gether, then crease the paper through
the center and open In the same posi-
ton. From a tube of artists oil paint
squeeze drop of paint the size of a bean
upon the middle point Of the paper. Re-
peat this operation, covering the first
drop of paint with second OF differ
ent shade. Holding the paper as before.
fold according to the creases, without
much pressure. With the left hand now
holding the paper In the same position.
take knife with blade three-quarters
of an inch wide and press the paint from
the center with a movement OF the right
hand, spreading the color toward the up
per right-hand corner; then from the
center press the paint by similar move
ment to the lower right-hand corner.
These two movements form the wings.
Turn the crease parallel to the edge OF
the table. With one-eighth of the tip OF
the blade press heavily along the crease
one and half inches to the left From
the center repeat the stroke one and a
half inches to the right. These steps form
head and body. Open the paper, careful
ly drawing the sides apart. and there is
q butterfly. Excellent color combna-
lions are produced by yellow, white and
purple; black, -madder and zinc
white; burnt umber. green and red; in
digo, purple and yellow.