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The San Francisco call., 1899-07-06

AUSTIN, Tex, July 5.-The great
food in Central Texas subsided several
feet during the past twenty-four hours
In South Texas the water is believed to
have reached it's greatest height,
and will begin to recede within the
next few hours. The devastation in
Waller. Washington, Fort Bend
Grimes and other counties along the
lower courses of the Brazos River and
the Colorado River is much greater
than indicated by the earlier reports.
The destitution of the people is criti-
cal and appeals for aid in the way of
clothing and food<reached here from
several points to-day. The larger
Texas cities are responding generously
to these calls for assistance, and the
necessities asked for will be sent to the
suffering people as soon as transporta-
ton facilities can be secured. In the
remote county districts of the bottoms
Of the Brazos, where are numer-
Gus small settlements Of from fifty to
a hundred inhabitants each, these small
clusters of houses were occupied almost
exclusively by negroes, and it is feared
that they were swept away by the flood
and many Of them drowned.
Additional authentic reports Of cases
of drowning at many points in the in
undated region were received here to-
day. The information gives the follow
ing conservative estimate of the num-
Der of persons known to have been
drowned: Waller County, II; Grimes
County, 3; Austin County, 2; Brazos
County, Z; Robertson County, Az Bell
County, l. Washington County, 4; Ma
tagorda County, 8; Burleson County, 6;
Fort Bend County, l, and Brazoria
County, 8. Total loss of lives, 49,
Nearly all Of the persons known. to
have been drowned are negroes. In a
number Of instances negro families who
were warned Of the impending rise re,
fused to desert their cabins and con-
tinued to occupy their humble homes
until swept away by the torrent An
unconfirmed rumor that 125 negroes
had been drowned in Waller County
reached here this evening. 1t is thought
that the loss of life will exceed the
foregoing estimate when the real situ-
alton is revealed after the water shall
have subsided. In all Of the towns To-
Gated near the flood rescuing parties
have been organized, and every nook
of the flooded region is being searched
for refugees. At one point In Burleson
County a party of twenty-five people,
COMPOSED of four negro families, was
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-06
VARIED VIEWS ON FOREIGN
RELATIONS AND EXPANSION

NEW YORK, July Sin to-morrow's s
issue of the Independent will appear va
rious articles upon the foreign relations
of the United States and expansion. Con-
gressman Hit, chairman of the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations, writes:
."There are some who say the lust for
military glory has been the cause of the
downfall Of all the republics Of the past,
but that is not true: The past had few
all comparable with the United States, a
republic organized on the principles Of
representative government by all. We are
making precedents. There seems to be
great war cloud forming over China, and
the forces mastering there are mighty
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-06
PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD
ENTERS A RATE WAR

SEATTLE, July 5.-The Presbyterian
Synod Of the State of Washington has
entered the Alaska transportation field
and is about to precipitate a novel rate
war. The synod has chartered the steam
er City of Seattle for a trip to Alaska.
1t IS the intention to hold the business
sessions of the synod aboard, thus COM
bining business with pleasure. For the
purpose of defraying the expenses of the
charter it is proposed to carry outside
passengers for a less rate than that
charged by the companies belong to the
Alaska Steamship Companies Associa-
tion. Freight will be carried at the reg
uIar rates
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-06
BICYCLISTS OF
CALIFORNIA ARE
NOW INTERESTED

MARYSVILLE, July S.
Great interest is being mani
tested by the people of this Sec
ton in the Call-Herald's ocean
to ocean automobile tour The
bicycle riders of Yuba and Sut-
ter counties in particular are
taking a lively interest. and are
actively engaged in an effort to
organize a party of wheelmen
to meet the automobilists at
Auburn, from which point they
will escort them to Sacramento.
The people generally recognize
that the all-Herald's under
taking will do much toward the
promotion of good roads. hence
the great interest manifested.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-06
MANY LIVES
LOST IN THE
TEXAS FLOODS
Scores of Colored People Are
Known to Have
Perished.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

y = ~ 4 y 4 4 = = + 4 4 \ y y (
= CHICAGO, July 5.-A special <
= to the Tribune from Fort Worth, <
, Tex, says: Tonight telephone <
= message from Deputy Sheriff
y Swerengin of Calvert says that :
y fully 200 lives have been lost by (
y flood within a radius Of thirty <
Z miles of Sealey. Last night and <
y to-day nearly 100 were drowned :
+ in the vicinity Of The Mound, a
= small piece Of high land near Old
q San Felipe. to which hundreds Of
. negroes fed from the BRACES bot
y toms, taking their horses and :
y cattle. The waters have gradu-
= ally encroached upon them, until I
y only about an acre of space re (
y mains. and this the water will (
y probably sweep before morning.
= There 300 negroes are huddled tG- <
= night, with death staring them <
y in the face. Drowning is almost (
= sure, while starvation is certain.
= The nearest point of land is three (
y miles away.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-06
BOUGHT BY J. B. HAGGIN.
Silk Exchange Building in New York
Sold for $3.50 900.

NEW YORK, July 5.-John T. Williams
has completed the sale of the Silk Ex-
change building, at the southwest corner
of Broadway and Broome street The
building is twelve-story stone mercan-
tile structure, fronting twenty-eight feet
on Broadway, running through 200 feet to
Mercer street, with frontage of 27:lO
feet on that street. j. B. Haggin a
wealthy Western investor, who is largely
interested in the recent Anaconda mining
deal. is the buyer Mr.. Haggin is also
known as an extensive horse owner. He
bIliIding
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-06
VANDERBILT JR. INJURED
WHILE AUT0M0BIL!NG

NEWPORT, July 5.-Cottagers were
greatly alarmed this morning over a
report that William K. Vanderbilt Jr.
had been seriously injured Tuesday
night by being thrown from his auto
mobile. Fortunately the story was in
correct, though Mr.. Vanderbilt had
rough experience and very narrow es-
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-06
Manned by a Bomb Explosion.

sion of a Chinese bomb which was thrown
by a small boy, seriously injured Miss
Summers of this city. 1t manned her foot
so badly that she may be permanently
crippled.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-06

ported by the blood and treasure of our
people, can point out to us how these
are the ways of pleasantness and the
paths of Deace'
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-06
HUNDREDS OF NEGROES
THREATENED BY FLOODS

ST. LOUIS, July 5.-A special to the
Republic from Dallas, Tex, says: All
former flood disasters in Texas River
districts have been eclipsed by the ap-
palling calamity now in the vicinity of
Sealey and Brookshire.
1t is estimated that 200 lives have
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-06

Continued on Second Page.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-06


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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-04-25
TWO WOMEN KILLED.
Their Bodls. Muinated In a Horrible
Manner Near q Nine.

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Murphysboro. Ills. April "a The
bodies u two women who were mur-
dered while they slept have been found
in the house Of + NJ Davie a miner re-
siding one mile from CARRIER mine No.
II The bodies were mutilated and
blood-stained The victims are Mrs
Mary + Davie and Miss Millstead. who
resided with the family.
Sunday afternoon Mr. Davie lef, for
Carterville, Ills His wife and Mis-
Millstead accompanied him 20 the train
That was the last time they were seer
alive The crime was evidently commit
ted during the night while the womei
We're asleep for they We're clad in theii
night clothes The condition Of the room
indicated that 1t had been looted Boil
a revolver aud club were used in ih
double murder Mis-, Millstead was sho
In the right temple and her head wa
also crushed Mrs Davir's skull WA
crushed in a horrible manner Man!
rumors are afloat. but as yet there hav
been no arrests. Mr. Dayie has resides
here since las. i.Iune working in the mire
An inquest on tine bodies Of the nur
dered women will b. held.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-04-25
ANOTHER NEW SENATOR.
Governor of California says He VIII AP-
paint Dan Harms from That state.

san Francisco, April 24-The san
Francisco Examiner says that Governor
Gage was asked what he thought OF the
appointment Of NJ. 5. Quay as senator
Of Pennsylvania by Governor Stone Of
that state
Il don't know Quay and don't knoE
Stone he said. but II your question
has anything 10 do with the senatorskip
from California all have 10 say Il !
have already appointed Dan Burns ~
United States senator 10 succeed Stephen
NJ. White. his commission has not yet
been out
The governor would not say when the
commission TO Colonel Burns would b,
issued. In fact he refused 10 discuss th,
right 81 Governor Stone 10 appoint Quay
senator He left the impression. how
ever. that II Quay Is seated by the sen
ate he will at once issue commission
70 d. NJ Burns.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-04-25
Two Others. II Is Said, Will l.e
Lynched it Caught by the
lnfuriated Mob.
PEOPLE THERE IN
A FRENZIED STATE.
Excitement Prevails Over the Dlsir q
and People Stirred to Take Drastic
Measures 10 stop Further
LynchIngs aud Murders.

Palmetto Ga. April "a The body q
Lige Strickland. the negro implicated
by Sam Hose in the killing Of Alfred
Crawford. was found swinging - the
limb Of tree about one mile from town
early this morning His ears and hng-
ers had been cut off and 70 his body had
been pinned a placard bearing Theses
words. we must protect our southern
women" Strickland was negro min.
lister. CD years of age. sam Hose. ir.t
as the torch was about % be- applied 90
the pile Of wool under him near Sew-
man sunday. admitted killing Alfred
Crawford. but said Strickland had g.yen
him sle to do the deed
The confession Of Hose caused great
excitement and crowd Of men left for
the home Of Major Thomas where Sirick-
land worked. and AZ dusk took the negro
from the place and brought him into
town. Major Thomas made a speech 10
the mob while they were on his farm
urging them not to take the negro. say
ing be believed the fellow innocent
The men would not listen 20 him. how
ever. and took Strickland with them
He was brought into town and taken
10 a public square where an imprompiu
trial was held Everybody who knew
Strickland was called upon 10 give tcs-
timony a. 10 his character. Several
negroes employed 10y Colonel Thomas
said the negro was a lawabiding citizen
and not implicated in the Crawford af'
fair. Other people living near the
Thomas place gave Strickland q bad
name There were several people 10
the crowd who favored letting the law
take its course aud suggested court adj
journ 10 another place one mile from
town. where several people lived wh,
know Strickland. This met with ap
proval and the 'court" moved out int,
the woods. one mile from town.
Here he was strung mp two or thre'
times in an effort 10 get confession
I from him. but each time he refused Z
say he had any connection with Hosel
crime. and denied that he paid Hose .,
murder Crawford The crowd SCENE,
TO be- evenly divided regarding the gull
or innocence Of the negro, and after IN
speechmaling which continued unit
daylight. u was decided 10 take th
peacher TO Jail az Fairburn. This wa
the last tsme the negro was seen alive
/ A couple Of farmers coming into tow
l later reported finding the body Of strick
land hanging from a limb Of tre
shockingly mutilated The city maj
shal summoned two deputies and eniei
ing a spring wagon drove 10 the scene
3 The bodyof Strickland was secured un
: brought here. An inquest will be hel,
II l. understood that Albert Sowel.
negro living three miles ont. has bee
taken in charge by another mob an
will be lynched
Sewell is the negro who few dsy
ago said the death Of all negroes shoul
be avenged
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-04-25
csrlaIn wnds Maks. rrets.l.

Washington, April24 Captain G. f.
Wilde. OF the United States cruiser Bos.
ton has protested against the promotion
Of Colonel Miller 20 brigadier general
ship a. a reward for the capture Of llo-
ilo. lt appears this capture was effect.
ed by naval forces under the command
OF Captain Wilde aud that not until al-
Ter the capture had been effected wa,
turned over 10 Colonel Miller who up ,o
that time had nothing 10 do with the
capture This action is indorsed by AL.
miral Dewey.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-04-25

Philadelphia April "a - The biggest
sensation thus far In the now famous
Jacobs-Kendigh Taylor Bredell counter.
feiting case, occurred here when former
United States District Attorney Ellery
p lngham was placed under arrest He
Is charged. II Is said. with attempted
bribery. The arrest was made at Ing.
hams Office by Chief Wilkie Of the secret
service lnghams law partner aud ex.
Assistant United States District Attor,
ney Harvey X. hewitt was arrested
last week on the same charge.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-04-25
Rn.h.a Loco . nurnlnr nrIarr.

Phoenix. A. T.. April "a On the
Southern Pacific railroad east Of G.la
Bend, westbound freight train crisn-
ed into a burning bridge. All the cars
piled on the engine and caught fire.
Conductor Dovey and Fireman Clurr-
ney were buried in the wreck and were
burned 10 death Engineer Adams was
badly injured and was taken TO his
home az Tucson on a special train
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-04-25

Macon April % The Telegraph pub.
fishes the following over the signature
Of one Of its reporters:
Just at this time il would hardly BE-
safe for Bishop Turner 10 come 10 this
section Of the state for feeling runs high
against him On the night OF the Gran
ford murder. Turner spoke at sharps-
burg. a short distance from the scene Of
the crime. Il Is said his utterances were
particularly bitter in reference 10 the
action Of Palmetto citizens in killing
-four negroes recently. He advised the
negroes 10 stand together, The consre-
cations mind was infamed and the next
day the negroes assisted Hose in making
his escape Matters are not yet settled
yet IN this county between the races Il
Il learned that the threats made by the
negroes that they will have revenge is
causing much feeling among coolhea4el
citizens fearing results.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-04-25
Another Reported I.ynehcd.

Atlanta, April "a. A telephone mes
sage from Palmetto says the mob which
lynched Strickland captured Albert
sewell the negro who expressed him.
self in effect that the death Of every me-
gro should be avenged, and put him to
death. The mob is said 10 be- still on
the hunt for negroes and that probably
two more will be lynched before the
work will have been finished.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-04-25

burned 40 ihe stake sunday. have .o
stirred the people of Georgia and the
ionth as these series Of events which It
beloved 20 have reached a elimination.
Too discussion of crimes and a remedy
for lawlessHes- has reached all circles.
and the question Of protection for white
women in sparsely settled farming dis.
tricts, Is the topic Of the day. The At.
lanta Constitution deyotes a page TO the
collection Of opinions on How proper
protection can be afforded 10 the women
In the country" OF the matter Gov
Gambler has this 20 say
The questiono Of protection for women
and homes in the country is one Of deep
importance and which weighs upon ny
heart think the wisest plan for the
protection % be for the legislature to
take up the matter. provide sufficient
state militia and funds 20 be- expended
for the patrol q the country districts
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-04-25

testing. All oi them seem 10 nave n,ose
or less malaria and they are clamouug
foi the removal Of the ship 10 bct.er
quarters The Iowa is now lying of
the Union Iron works aud the stencil
from the sewers which empty into tue
bay is said 10 be the cause OF sickness on
board.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-04-25
THE PEOPLE STIRRED.
Georgia citizens Talking Of Hest Method,
of Protecting Women.

Atlanta, April 'M-No crime In re-
cent years such "a tine burning Of Pal
metto by incendiarics, the lynching %
month later OF four negroes by the
whites in retaliation for the destruction
Of Palmetto, followed 10 days ago by
the murder Of Alfred Crawford and the
'avishing Of his wife In the same local.
ity. for which the negro, Sam Hose. was
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-04-25
shot by Unknown Party.

Eagle Pass. Tex, April IA man
giving the name Of William Cassidy.
was shot Saturday night about o 9o'clocg
by some unknown parties. He is uot
expected 20 live. No arrests yet
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-04-25

San Francisco, April e4-Nearly half
the crew Of the battleship Iowa are on
the sick list aud the. men are loudly pro-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
Notes OF the Crusade.

The imperialism in the saloon power IL
the imperialism to be dreaded. This coun.
try can take care Of Aculoaldo easier than
we can OF the sal oonkeeper and his vast
army.
1t is significant OF the progress that tera.
perance agitation Is making in Germany
that 200 students OF the University OF Bsr'
lin have organized themselves into total.
abstinence club, the first IN the empire.
The brewers WHO wcre 80 patriotic at the
outbreak OF the war are now kicking Wig
orously against the additional war tax on
beer. Their patriotism was only on tns
foam after all.
One-id .ad men have controlled the
thought forces in every age OF the world
They generate an Irresistible white heat.
There has been more American boys In
the army ruined by rum since the begin.
ming OF the Spanish War than there will be
Cubans and other heathens OF our new
dominions saved BY American missionaries
in the next ten years.
Granger County, Ohio, prohibits the sale
If LIQUOR and there Is not saloon In the
county. Recently the sheriff OF that county
brought prisoner to the penitentiary at
Columbus He told reporter OF the State
Journal that he was serving his second
term as sheriff and this man was the first
he had brought to the peniteDtiary. He
attributed this remarkable fact to the alb
aence OF saloons In the county.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
Tolstoy on the Drink Question,

The physiological and mental effects Of
alcohol are now fully and clearly proved
by physicians and men Of science, Alcoho:
Is recognized poison which impairs dt:
gestion, disIntegrates .he blood and lowers
the strength. These are few OF the
physiological effects. Alcohol also pro.
duces weakening and obscuring OF tha
mind. It has been proved by repeatea
scientific experiments that 1t reduces the
working capacity Of the mind and body.
The mental and physical stimulation
which follows the absorption OF alcohol
very brief and worthless.
The idea that the moderate use OF aicoh0
Is harmless Is now absurd,h'lt Injuries
person exactly in proportion to the quan.
tity taken, however small that quanttt!
may be.
To-day one can not and dare not say that
the use or alcohol Is a personal concern
only; that the moderate use Is un!njurious,
that every one knows what lie is doing and
needs no lessons from others. No, 1t Is nc
longer private affair. It Is an affair oil
the greatest i'm portance to the community.
Whether they wish 1t or not, all men are
to-day divided into two camps-those who
fight by word and example agains- the
purposeless use of poison, and those who
defend that poison by word and example.
And we see this fight going on In every
land. In Russia It has been carried on
with especial energy for the last twenty
years.-Lso Tolstoy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
All Shnuld BE Servants OF God.

A mans attitude toward God is the most
vital, the most practical, the most immedi-
ately imperative matter before him at every
moment OF his life. Making all allowances
for differences In education. temperament
and circumstances, it remains true that
every one oughtto determine to be servant
OF God. This does not necessarily mean that
any two men or women are to live precisely
the same lives, to have only identical aims In
life. or to hold exactly similar beliefs. 1t
does mean that each one, In his own cir
cumstances, with whatever natural endow-
ments he may possess. and with all the
strength OF his being, ought to determine,
once for all. to obey and love God. 1t is not
extravagant. sentimental or unfair to urge
upon people In any tactful manner the duty
OF immediate decision OF this question un-
less they have already have decided 1t. It
is, when rightly viewed. the one most press
ing, most solemn. matter In their his
tory. Its decision affects not only the far
future beyond the grave but also the
years which may lie before some OF US in
this life and the days and weeks which we
call the immediate present. 1t affects the
character and the very atmosphere OF life,
alike externally and within the heart. He
who resolves TO devote himself to the SER
vice OF God is right. Nothing can change
that fact. He who resolves the contrary,
or who even fails to resolve deltb-
erately at all Is wrong. And nothing can
change that fact. To be right means
as much Of peace and OF happiness as God
sees to be consistent with the individual g
best: development for the present and the
future. It means usefulness. 1t means
quiet. serene trust in overruling love and
care 1t means not only this, but safety. To
be wrong means the forfeit Of all assurance
of these things, whatever God may still gee
ut to grant in tho way Of blessing. Sooner
or later, too, it means self-condemnation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
(PINO FORCES ROUTED.
heral Hale's Brigade Advances Tow ard
San To1an and Mariquina, and
DIslodges the Enemy.
GUNBGAT ASSISTS IN THE ATTACK.
Natives Secure New Supplies Of smokslssc Anmu'
milton and Prepare Fo. an Attack.

! MANILA, Philippine Islands (By Cablei.-
Nan advance was made Monday morning by
&ensral Hale's brigade on San Tolan and
,hariquina. The Americans met With re-
s;Atance from the largest body OF the ma
tIv Yes they have yet encountered.
The Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming
rso Aments, with eight guns; the Utah Rag
imeht and two companies Of the Oregon
raoiSnent were engaged. guuboat also
.oot,p part in the fighting. The Twentieth
infantry was held In reserve.
Tho fighting spread to General Wheaton's 8
brioade, consisting OF the California, Wash
ingfonN and Idaho volunteer regiments and
tbe sixth Artillery.
'u Tha M natives we're dlsodged from their
noeitions and compelled to retreat. Eight
Americap ps were wounded.
Ali the native huts have been destroyed
Mt MarIqpina, and the country there Is
pretty wepl cleared.
knnarently the rebels have secured anew
ennniv OF smokeless ammunition recently,
osthere has been a noticeable difference
during the last few days.
The rebels, anticipating IN American ad.
vance. are Busy In throwing up detenses In
every direction, and 1t is reported that
thev are levying men and supplies In
everv nrovInEo. As a result great dissatis-
ioctjon nravails amoug the tribes ordinar-
iIv nn,riendlvto the TaSaIos, particularly
amonn the Jiocanos, who assert their de-
Sire TO assist in, conquering the Tagalos, IL
furnished with arms.
The Spanish commissioners VINO arc CIV, y.
deavoring to secure tne reisase ot tue
Spanish prisoners IN tne nanos oI ego 40
aldo. have returned 20 Maloios " onoi
Sas heen demunding $1,000, 900, 1t is not
Nkely their mlssiop Will % SUCCESSFUL