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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
THE SMALLER POWERS OBJECT.
To the Five Articles Relating to Inter
national Courts of Inquiry.

To the Five Articles Relating to Inter
national Courts of Inquiry.
The Hague, July 19.-The third COM
mittee of the international Arbitration
Conference met today, M. Bourgeois, OF
France presiding. At the opening of the
sitting, the Roumanian, Grecian and
Servian delegates Jointly moved the total
suppression of the five articles relating
to international courts of inquiry.
Chevalier Descamp, the Belgian dele
gate, and Prof. Martens, Russian, de-
Tended the articles, which We're finally
prepared ON first reading The three
protesting States recording their objec-
ton.
In the interval between the meeting
of the third committee and that OF the
drafting committee which was held later,
strong efforts were made to effect COM
promise as regards the motion for the
suppression of the five articles relating
to international courts of inquiry, as the
Roumanian delegates had made certain
remarks not palatable to the delegates
of the Powers.
At the meeting Of the drafting commit
tee. Prof. Martens said that as every
thing had been done to protect the weak
err States against the stronger, the for
mer thus obtaining a shield-the commits
sion OF inquiry proving this-he was will
ing to make some further concessions i'm
the way of making the matter more OPP
tiOnal.
These concessions were accepted by
the smaller Powers and the proposal
passed it's second reading.
The arbitration scheme will probably
be passed entirely tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
INDUCEMENTS OFFERED
HOW COMMISSIONS MAY NOW BE
OBTAINED.
AMAN MUST DRUM UP FORTY RECRUITS
He Viii Then be Given Commission. Dissp
pointed Applicants Persuaded to Enter
the Ranks. from Which they
HOPE Soon to Rise.

Washington, July 19.-The reports of
were enrolled, making a total of 261S.
The Thirty first regiment leads with
546 and the Twenty follows
with sos. The War Department is
offering extra inducements to expedite
the recruitment of the ten volunteer
regiments Nearly all the commissions
pointed applicants have been advised to
enter the ranks, as in that way 1t may
be possible for them to secure commits
sions. General Corbin says that the
policy of the Administration will be to
fill all vacancies which may occur among
the commissioned officers from the ranks
where they occur A number of apph-
cants for commissions have enlisted as
privates in the different regiments.
These men have been appointed non
commissioned officers, wherever possible,
and consequently are next in line of pro-
motion to command rank in the event
of a vacancy.
Another method of obtaining re-
cruits is to offer commissions
to men otherwise qualified. who
will undertake to furnish in each
case not less than forty men who can
Iass muster as soldiers, and will enlist
for service in the Philippines. There
have been several cases of this kind du-
ring the past week. A former officer
of the Texas volunteer infantry, recent
~ told General Corbin that he would
guarantee to recruit two hundred good
men from Texas, provided he was as
sured of commission. General Corbin
promised him a second lientenancy if he
would recruit even forty men for the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20

was well-known soldier in the civil
war, and has since been prominently
identified in business enterprises.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
WOUNDED ROBBER CAPTURED

Springer. NM, July 19.-Sam Ket-
chum had been captured at Lambert s
ranch On Ute Creek, where he came
for medical attendance and food. His
left arm is broken near the shoulder.
He left Cimarron today in custody Of
three guards. Officers are on the trail
of the other two robbers, one of whom
they believe is wounded.
Lamberts ranch is three miles west of
the place where the fight occurred Sun
day morning
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
PLATT DEFENDS M'KINLEY.

New York, July Ex-senator Platt
gave out long statement tonight ON the
war in the Philippines. 1t deals with
events from the outbreak of the war with
Spain to the present time and is a de-
Tense of President McKinley's Admin
istration Of affairs i'm the Archipelago.
The course OF the "Anti-Imperialists is
strongly condemned. The statement
contains 5000 words.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
16 DEATHS OF FEWER.

Santiago. July Observation-Disclosures
the fever epidemic, only 16 deaths from
all causes were reported last week. Inns
is the lowest mortality record the city
has ever known. No new cases of vel
dow fever have been reported in i've
days and nearly all patients in the hos
pital are convalescent. The medical Off
GERS claim that the danger is past.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
A MILE IN 1871 FLAT.

Washington, July 10.-Harry iElkes, Of
Glen Falls, n Y, the middle distance
champion bicycle rider Of America today
covered a mile in 1 81 fat thus lowering
the record for that distance held by Ed
die McDufhc Of Boston of ! 81 %. He
was paced by motor cycle and operated
by Henry Fournier.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20

Mr.. Biggius-''So You want SO with
which to 20 shopping? What do you in
tend to buy"
Mrs. Bigguns-''I don't know. dear. If
/ did there would be no use of my going
shopping. could have you stop in some
where and get it,"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
SAN SALVADOR BEsIEGED.

Washington. July 19.-United States
Consul Jenkins at San Salvador mas
reported to the State Department by
cable that San Salvador is in a state
OF siege as the result of revolutionary
pIotting.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20

Philadelphia, Pa, July 19.--The Phila
delphia baseball club has offered prize
OF $1,000 to the players if they win the
Pennant this year and $500 If they
finish second.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
SCHOONER WRECKED.

Halifax. y. S., July 19.-The Glou-
cester schooner Hattie u. Worcester has
been wrecked at Sable Island. The
fate Of twelve Of her crew is in doubt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20

When the minister adds one and one
the total is one; when the divorce judge
takes one from one the remainder is two.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20

ment in regard to the tragedy ED Moore,
the man who was killed. was engaged IA
removing dirt from between the ties. ne
did not appear to know how to do the WORK
properly and was several times spoken
to by Foreman Kellam. Finally MI. Nell
lam reached over and attempted to take
the shovel from Moores hands. The later
held on to 1t and the men scuffed oyer
1t several minutes, the foreman finally
getting possession OF it. Moore then
backed away several feet and picked up a
spike maui, with which he threatened TO
brain the foreman. emphasizing his re-
marks with a round of oaths. kellam
dropped the spade and drawing pistol,
fired fve shots at Moore. Four OF them
took effect. the fatal one striking ABOVE
the right nipple. Moore was not stag
gered by the shots. but remained stand .
Ing for a few seconds and then SLOWLY
sank down between the rails of the main
line and was dead in very few min
utes."
Foreman Kelam borrowed horse ana
came to town. giving himself at once into
the custody of the officers
A case resembling smallpox was re-
ported to Health Officer Hynes MONDAY
afternoon and he. in company with DIS
Williamson. Lockett Becker and Porter.
examined the patient and the premises
They reached universal verdict thar the
disease bore a sufficient resemblance 10
SMALLPOX of the genuine trademark TO
Justify quarantining the premises. This
| was done
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
SANDY POINT NOTES.
Provisions of the VIII of the Late
John Lang.

Provisions of the VIII of the Late
John Lang.
Sandy Point, Texas, December l9.-Foi-
lowing is the substance OF Mr.. John Langs
will: To his brother. Robert Lang, si2.-
600 in CASH to Pat Lundy, $500 and $50
acres Of land; to Lizzie Lundy, $1,000 and
$50 acres Of land; to his friend. John Juliff.
all indebtedness due said Lang at time OF
decease, the residue consisting OF lana
and money amounting to about 100000 or
$50, 900, to Julia Lang and her children.
,Iohn Juliff executor without bond,
Mrs. A. ]. Agburn has returned from
Houston and the Fruit, Flower and Vege-
table Festival.
All visitors from this place say this
Festival marks an era in Houston's his
tory: remarkable and memorable one,
as we'll as enjoyable; every feature seem
ed To be crowned with success.
Miss Rosa Hill, charming young lady
of Sandy Point. has returned from her
visit in velasco
Brazoria county is to have more diversi-
6cation the incoming year. 1t seems that
wheat oats and rice are to strike king
Nottoc" blow. While the flood was
heart -sickening, yet 1t did not have alto
eether as bad effect as first expected; the
ordinary negro tenant has had to expend
more energy than in many years before
and the effect will be good on many Of
than
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
Address all communications ARBUCkLE BROS. NOTION

the collection without respect TO their
UNCONVENTIONAL connections, for they All
love the school, Literally aided by the
people here. the doctor has arranged 10
pay by January $4,000 of the school S
debts, thereby placing it beyond the pos
sbility Of failure.
The East Texas institute is the only
Baptist school In East Texas under the
control OF the general UNCONVENTIONAL
work OF the State. II has the support OIL
the Baptists OF the whole state and Is
destined to become one OF the greatest
schools In the country.
The Baptists have recently held pas
tors and workers conference in Rusk,
at which they pledged themselves anew
TO the work OF the school. and the people
of the town are rallying nobly around u,
Or. Carroll has endeared himself to the
people OF the town not only for his mas
ierful sermons, but also for his heroic
efforts TO save the school from Its crush
ing debt, In which he has succeeded SO
admirably. We expect the school to move
right TO the front at once.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
CHARGBD WITH MURDER.
Joe McComb II Held on LiGht Bono
However.

Joe McComb IL Held on Light Bond,
However.
Sherman. Texas. December 1s.--The in
tense excitement caused in the town of
Van Alstyne late yesterday afternoon by
shop murdered, was today augmented by
the street arrest of the dead mans twin
brother. Joe McComb. charged with the
murder.
The McComb brothers. Joe and Ben
were prominent citizens Of Van Alstyne
having been reared there. They were car
penters by trade and partners in contract
ing and building, and at the time OF the
murder were both working In their shop
Joe McComb. the dead mans brother,
and who is now under arrest charged with
the crime made the following statement
before an official investigation held today
in Justice McDonald's court: Il was in
the back end Of our shop mixing some
paint yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock.
when went back to mix the paint. left
my brother Ben at work in the front end
of the shop. never noticed or heard any
thing unusual until heard Ben cry out:
oh Joe;' l turned round at once and saw
him lying rather face downward l caught
a rather indistinct glimpse Of a man who
went out the front door, To the best OF
my recollection he had on brown coat
When / got to Ben I turned him over but
he could not speak to me. I saw he was
hurt and l ran after doctor just as soon
as could / got DR.. Morrison. That IL
about all ] know of it,
Pending the inquiry into the case, man
ner, circumstances, etc, of the death oil
deceased, complaint was lodged in JUS
tice McDonalds court charging Joe Nc
Comb with the murder of his brother.
Upon a warrant issued on the complaint
Joe McComb was arrested and his bond
was set at $1,000. 1t is believed he will
make the. bond easily. When asked II he
wished to make a statement. he said he
did not care to discuss the case.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
GONZALES GLEANINGs.

pElspement and Home Wedding.
An Accident.
Females, Texas, December 10. Mr..
~ Nichols and Miss Jessie Schultz,
I've near Cuero, accompanied by a
~ W. Kiyit, arrived here last night
us o'clock and after a bit of trouble
ula license and were married.
@puly clerk had received telephone
rye from the young lady's mother
Mae license to the young couple If
came here, which was done. After
seading they were escorted to hotel
nslr friend drove the carriage back
~ stable, but let the team get away
zone hours afterwards the carriage
lound near town, being on tree
siat damaged and one horse with
'h o'her horse was found some dis
away, but both unhurt. Mr.. and
aienols left for their home near
~ today.
AFitd, AZ the residence Of the brides
1S y Gonzales, at 1925 p. M, Sum
wsemner II, Mr.. Herbert S. Green
Y antonio and Miss Cora Chenault.
aeen y a draughtsman in the office
sasu TILES Of San Antonio. Miss Cora
ausnter Of Deputy County Clerk L..
~. she has been organist of the
lan church here for some time
y pace Will be hard to fill. Rev.
uuoley performed the marriage
~! ano the happy couple left for
WY - San Antonio at 1910 p. m.
IN, nlsnt have been a very serious
NV occurred here yesterday to Mr..
I'M. \. w. Matthews as they were
eone. The king bolt of the phae-
"sas, releasing the front wheels and
.lh threw The occupants out but
N MY neither OF them was seriously
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
MARLIN MATTERS.
Unwilling of "a Monument by Ladie'
Circle, w. q. w.

Unwilling or "a monument ny h""'''
Circle, w. o. w.
Marlin. Texas. December 1S.-The un-
yelling OF the monument erected to the
memory of Mrs. Maud Robinson by the
ladies' circle OF the Woodmen OF the
World yesterday afternoon was beanti-
full and impressive ceremony The Mar
lin lodge and Auxiliary met the train on
which the visiting delegates were to ar
rive. From the depot the procession went
to the court house. and there they marched
In a column OF twos to the cemetery,
where the ceremony was performed. Tho
Chiffon. Rosebud and Lott camps were
represented by delegation from each "
those places. Last night at the court
house the visiting choppers were rendered
q banquet by home choppers, which was
quite a success.
The county court Is still In session.
being engaged In the trial OF the case OF
j. II. Brooks ys. j. w. Griggs, when was
begun last Saturday. 1t will take up the
entire day and perhaps tomorrow.
The magnificent two-story brick buila-
ing OF j. w. Robinson & Co.. lumber mer'
chants of Marlin. which has been In
course of construction for several months
will be christened tonight by ball. Ihi'
is decidedly the handsomest business
building In this section Of Texas and IN
deed II would do credit to any OF the
larger cities
Misses Kiersky of Waco and Reed oil
Corsicana will return to their respective
homes this afternoon after visit oil
some time In this city. Miss kiersky. whS
has been visiting the Misses Frank, 10
popular young lady of Waco and received
the season ticket to the auditorium OF tina
city as the most popular young LADY II
Waco. Miss Reed, who has been VISITING
Miss Clarkson. is well known and mucl
admired by the society people Of Marlin
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
MOUNT CALM MATTERS.
A Biz Hardware Company Has Been
incorporated.

lncOFpoTuteu' t
Mount Calm. Texas. December ls'--Ihe
Baptist church in conference Sunday called
Rev. ]. F. Norris OF Balyor university to
fill its pulpit, recently vacated by inc
resignation Of Rev. J. l.. Walker.
Jimmy Neal, a 12-year-old lad OF TINS
city, died suddenly at his home THURSDAY
night. He was believed to be recovering
from long siege of fever. but his parents
found him dead.
There is quite a demand for residences
in the city. and the demand for land 10
rent in the immediate vicinity has never
been surpassed.
B. F. Melton. Office relief man Oh the
Cotton Belt. spent several days 10 tne
city last week. =,
Mrs. S. j. Creswell visited relatives 10
Houston last week and visited the Fruit
Flower and Vegetable Festival.
Mr.. d. Elliot and Miss Fannye Butter
OF this place were married at HUBBARD
Sunday.
The largest hardware establishment IN
the history OF the town has Just been IN,
corporated under the name OF the MOUNT
Calm Hardware company. y has pur-
chased the stock owned by n. p. Coats
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
A sheriff to ne Nominated.

Richmond, Texas, December 19.-The
executive committee of the Jaybird asso-
citation is in session today revising the
roll of membership and transacting other
business preparatory to the meeting Of
the association tomorrow to elect sheriff
to succeed C. w. Parnell, deceased. Con-
siderable interest is being manifested In
tomorrow's election. The Offices to be
filled are sheriff, county surveyor and
cotton weigher About twelve hundred
voters are expected to assemble here to-
morrow,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
THE MATTHEW'S CASE,
Defendanf Testified Tint stnmord
Attempted to shoot Him.

Risk, Texas. December l9.--The defend
ant, Ed Matthews, closed his evidence this
evening, The state introduced rebuttal
evidence tonight, 1t is believed that both
sides will get through with evidence 20.
night. Matthews was put on the stand
himself; he claims he and James Stafford,
the deceased. were good friends and on the
day OF the killing they had some words
and Stafford drew his pistol and he shot
stafford believing Stafford was going 10
shoot him. Argument will be limited TO
three hours on side and the Jury VIII
get the case some time tomorrow
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
CIeburne Notes.

Cleburne, Texas, December lS-1eneea'
Manager B. +. Yoakum Of the Frisco
passed through cieburne In his private car
en- route to San Antonio.
General Purchasing Agent 7. Q. Woo
has returned from business Trip 20
Topeka. Kan.
The Santa Re pay checks have arnvsu:
Dolphus Miller OF Galveston is mere VS.
iting his son.
from Big Springs, v here on visit.
superintendent 81 r. Pendells priyets
car was sent 70 Puycsll today 70 meet Gea'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
Cat Spring Items.

Cat Spring, Texas. December 19.-Mr. NJ.
Hartman, an old resident of this place, is
in critical condition and can hardly re-
cover.
Many citizens enjoyed the attractions
at Houston and report 1t lust splendid
Mr.. Paul Schroeder and Miss Minnie
Pless. also Mr.. William Sens and Miss
BERTHE Strauss were married in this city
today.
The British have no sympathy here IL
their Transvaal war. Many regret thai
the Washington administration Is guilty
of setting the example IN the Philippines
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
GOLDTHWAITE NEWS NOTES.
Mules Are Now Bringing sntisfnc
tory Price.

tory Price.
GoIdthwaite. Texas. December 17.--Mr'
]. f. Grundy, son of Judge j. p. Grunay
of this place. died last week in Van zana'
county. The remains were brought to TINS
place and inferred in the !. o. 0. f. Come
terry. He leaves wife and many reis-
tiyes and friends to mourn his loss.
Walters Bros. OF Temple bought car
OF mules here last Friday and SATURDAY I.
They were shipped out that night. Inis
is the third car those gentlemen nay
purchased here. The average price paI9
was about $50 per head. There are goou
many fine young mules in the territory
adjacent to this town.
There is very little cotton now BENG y
nut on the market. only few bales eacn
day Tho gin owners here say they hava
ginned 1000 bales and have collected toi.
on ali hut fifty bales, SO that shows tnat
1850 bales have been marketed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
BUDGET FROM BRENNAN.
A Negro section Hand Killed by the
Foreman.

BRENNAN. Texas. December 1s.-Foreman
John Kellam Of extra gang No. In the
employ of the Gulf. Colorado and. Santa
Fe Railroad company, shot and killed Ed
Moore. q negro section hand, at 10 o'clock
this morning. The killing occurred at
mile post ls1. just this side of New Year
creek. D. =. Conger, timekeeper. who
lives at Quarry, and ten or twelve section
hands. among them p. J. Moore. Arm
stead Williams. Tom Turner and Walter
Lewis were present when the Tragedy oc-
Cured. Timekeeper Conger lnrnisned lne
post correspondent the following state
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
EAST TEXAS BAPTIST INSTITUTES.
ARRANGEMENTS Made for Paying Part
of tho Debt.

Rusk, Texas, December 17.--Dr B. II.
Carroll OF Waco. corresponding secretary
of the Texas Baptist educational commits
sion, has been preaching In Rusk for the
past week. Large crowds have listened
TO the Doctors sermons and at the close
OF that delivered at the Methodist church
today $50 was secured to make some nec-
essary improvements on the buildings OF
the East Teyas Baptist institute. located
At this place. The people responded TO
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
JENKINS MAY RECOVER.
Spine II Uninjured and Physicians
Arc Hopeful.

Spine II Uninjured and Physicians
Are Hopeful.
Waco. Texas, December 1s.-Dr. jenkins
is decidedly better today and the attend
ing physicians say there is a good chance
for his ultimate recovery. His spine is
uninjured, but the sciatic nerve was in
jured and as consequence one leg is par
TALLY paralyzed. The doctors think the
trouble is only temporary. The court
heard arguments on a proposition to dis
charge the jury today but reached no con-
clusion. The defendants counsel stand pa
on the former jeopardy" plea and would
not consent to their discharge.
Hugh Wheat charged with shooting
Jenkins, was allowed bond OF $500, which
he readily gave and was released.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
AKILLING IN MEXICO.
BOY Who Did 1t Escaped to the Texas
Side.

Laredo, Texas, December 1s.--About s
o'clock this morning Abelardo Villareal,
a boy IS years old, shot and instantly
killed an old man named Urbano Martinez
in Nueva Laredo, Mexico, just across the
Rio Grande, opposite this city.
They were neighbors and lived on the
river bank. The cause of the killing was
the result of a quarrel over rooster that
belonged to Villareal and had crossed on
to Martinez's premises Villareal drpoped
his gun on the spot and escaped from the
Mexican authorities by swimming the
river to this country. where he is now at
large, but the Texas officers are after him
and he will undoubtedly soon be appre-
hended and extradited.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
r.mou. Hangmnn,. Rope.

Fort Worth, Texas, December 19-sher-
IN Clark today sent the rope used In the
execution of Rev. Morrison at Vernon
and Jim Darlington here to Sheriff ]. II.
Roone of Ell Paso, who has hanging on
his hands for January s. Mexican
named Antonio Flores Is the condemned
man and murder was his crime.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
oTgoN DEPT, NEW YORK CITY ~. y

eml Superintendent Nixon who comes
from Chicago. General Superintendent
Resgiguic left this morning ON sge ;ial
accompanied by Chief Engineer 9. f, w
Felt, Bridge Foreman Mccain, superin-
,endent Pendef and others TO meet tho
new general superintendent, and az VIII
come out OF Purcell Tuesday morning on
tour OF inspection over the northern oi-
visions, Pendell VIII do the hopors IS
far az Temple, and then Mr.. Nlxol WI
be taken over the southern divisions by
othar oFnrialg