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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-30
KEarrrR DEPARTMENT.
1 Temperatnre over a Large
txa. Hos rraynfIad

q Temperatnre over a Large
Ares Has Prevailed.
k.Angton, April % The disturbance
over Kansas Friday appears
nsning asa trough Of the low barometer
kang from Lake Michigan to New Mex
SnA The lowest barometrio pressure 29.e2
h 4, Santa Fe Very little rain has at
N this disturbance during the last
kryiOur hours, its influence being shown
VI ID the form of thunder storms in Iowa
frsnee over Lake Michigan The Atlantic
u area Of high barometer has maintained
tyslion causing fair weather to continue
P4hcut the Atlantic coast and East Gulf
||E high temperature prevailed Saturday
Z iAa middle Mississippi valley over the
EFsley and southern lake region, with q
Flum Of 80 degrees at st. Louis, A maxi
q temperature Of Ks degrees was reported
't.ago Cincinnati and Pittshurg.
tEand warmer weather is indicated for the
witt States, with fresh to brisk south to
fGast winds. In the southern lake region
bar
Parked fall In temperature will occur in
tasu and middle Mississippi valleys. I'M
|'M weather and showers arc indicated for
Ande Western and Southwestern states
4 aoEerS Will occur in the North Paclnc
M
IL l'vtr Mississippi and lower Missouri
Eshe falling slowly and will continue to
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-30
LABOR DEMONSTRATION.
Big Parade in New York-An Eight
Hour Day Wanted.

New York, April 29.-An army OF labor
ing men set the east side astir tonight in
a demonstration to enforce their demand
for day of eight hours work. About 5000
men, representing nearly every branch Of
industry gathered at various points and
after parading to their hearts content,
marched to Union square, where mass
meeting was held.
In all eighty labor organizations, mem
bers of the Central Federated union, par
ticipated in The parade.
Many speeches were made and resolu-
tions were adopted favoring the reducing
OF hours of labor and requesting Governor
Roosevelt TO sign the eight-ho law
passed at the last session OF the legisla-
ture.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-30

coal miners since Indianas memorable
strike OF 1897 win begin next week They
say 1000 men in the mines of Southern
Indiana will 60 on a strike because the
operators are not paying according to the
"Terre Haute agreement
The organization of the miners has re,
Gently been made more compact
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-30

the Presbyterian church at 1880 o'clock
this morning, Rev ! L West officiating
Immediately after the ceremony tho bride
and groom we're driven to he depot and
left for Canada On NAV 10 they will sail
for England and after q tour OF Europe,
return TO their home next September,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-30
Cotton BeIt Bulletin.


asppl' Louisiana and East Texas-Gen-
sruoy Sunday and Monday; brisk
''ies and New Mexico-Fair Sunday
.s brisk south winds.
II r1o, indian Territory and Arkansas
Bin, s sunday; showers and cooler
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-30
THE VERY. VERY LATEST

IN belt buckles. stock buckles.
ssSps and silk sashes. Hundreds
attractive beauties are in our
= nnd ready sale. If you arc in
'Ali early as they are "this sea-
'1'csss and are selling fast. Our
n. ana Tuesday display OF these
s''aotiye designs will be we'll
"At Sweeney g. Frederick.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-30
Mrs. Mnry n. schmIdt.

Mrs. Mary T. Schmidt died last night at
1910 o'clock at her residence. 1878 Pres
ton avenue. Funeral will occur Monday
afternoon at 4 O'Clock from the residence.
interment at German cemetery. Father
Hennessy. Of the Church Of the Annuncia-
tion, will conduct the services.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-30
gALpwIN's NArAroRiUM.

win open for the season on Monday May
Prlces-adults. 20 cents, under 10
years OF age, IS cents. or two for % cents,
The pool IS supplied with constant now
of artesian water at a temperature OF 50
degrees.
on the opening night, at o'clock, there
viii be given an entertainment OF races
for prizes for ladies. boys and men, as per
following programme;
Boys race (under l9........,. J iength
ladies' race ............1 length
Boys' race under 15)........., lengths
Open handicap for men .......,,2 lengths
Amateur championship of Houston 49,.
................. lengths
Fancy swimming and diving by Prof.
Tom Proiheroe OF Bristol. England, with
Messrs. Noteworthy. Derreville. Lucy and
Others. concluding with dive from the
roof by Prof Rothere Music by band
Laden especially invited Admission to
pool IS cents.
Entrance fee TO races 25 cents. in-
eludes admission: entries must be made
al Natatorium by Saturday noon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-30

Tow Linen, pearl buttons ~. 1
White Pique, elegant pearl but
Tan and Brown Small Check
Linen, large pearl buttons. "a. 2
White Pique, elegant pearl but
tons .........,.......... 8
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Philadelphia, April 29..-F'ive hundred
plasterers and plasterers' iaborers went on
strike here today. They demand that con-
tractors pay an average advance OF 20
per cent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-30
Children's Wear.
Washable rlaterial.

Knee Light Blue and White
Pants. Striped, Dark Blue and
White Mixed, Dark Blue and White
Striped, pair Csc
Pants. Tan, Linen Crash ..... Soc
White Linen Duck ,..'....... Soc
Red and White or Blue and White
Striped Galatea ..,...... 50C
Heavy Dark Blue Fancy Striped
Linen.... 49,. ............ b(]C
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-30

Straw Hats.

MEMS. We printed during the
past week review of the Straw
Hat Stock. Today we shall
mention only a few.
Yacht style, close weave wheat straw,
black silk band. ........... 5flC
Yacht style, Jumbo Jap braid, black
SILK pand' .............. ,OO
Yacht style, Milan straw, black silk
band, perforated crown. ~. Inn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-30
Rir strike 20 ReEin.

indianapolis. April 2s.-According to the
labor commissioners the largest strike OF
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-30

b.. Needed in Brnzos County.
/. ,tt,, ,eSas, April 29.-rThe weather is get
|.ns An cry, and crops OF all kinds are
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-30

Many Of the legal controversies over
land titles have their origin in the incom-
potency of present surveyors of whom
not a fcw are Ignorant Of tho fact that
declnatiou NJ the Surveyor compass
needle In not the same now as It was forty
years ago The needle now points more
to the westward than II did when The
original eurveya were made and unless
present surveyors understand this thor
oughly their lines win run too much TO
the westward AZ their north ends and too
much to the nortbward at their east ends.
The effect Of this secular change in ter
rostral magnetism are greater in the great
central valleys Of the United States than
elsewhere. BY becoming acquainted with
the geodetic surveys now In progress pres
ent land surveyors can remedy these mis-
chievous errors OF the compass,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-30

tanical description does not seem 10 give
sufficient information | will add some
thing.
semble the English walnut, the white wal
nut and the mountain ash but are very
much larger. The Stems on either side
of which the leaves are formed are about
two feet long, leaves and stem dropping
off in the fail leaving the years growth Of
four to six feet standing erect and bare.
On account OF It's resemblance TO a
straight walking stan the first year's
growth Of this tree, after the stems and
their leaves have dropped, Is sometimes
called tho 'devlrs walking stick"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-30
Boys Straw Hats.
Boys
Fine Waists.

II is only by study that we see
the economy of something really
good. A good plan to know
what pays is to mark and date
the Waists with indellible ink.
See how long a good article lasts
after its poor brother has faded
and been thrown away.
Star Waists, best grade Percales, splen-
did patterns, collars on or off. 95C
Mothers Friend Waists in every style,
dozens OF patterns, 75C and 100
Unlaundered Waists, dark colors, good,
strong, extra quality cloth.... 59c
OveraIls of Blue Denim, sizes as lit
tie as five, per pair .......... 35C
ED. KAN,
MAMMOTH cLoTHIER
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-30
.Children's
Sailor Suits.

z Tan and White Mixed Covert
to Linen, pearl buttons, Ain
8 hand tic $500, 6oG
Gray Linen, pearl buttons, 4-in-
hand tle......,... ...,... 9XC
Tan, Plaid Linen, smoked pearl but
tons, 4-in-hand ties. .. Len.
Dark Blue, White ShipedDuck, front
of white duck, pearl buttons so
And other Suits OF Duck, Linen,
Galatea and Pique up to-. 400
Knee Pants Suits.
Double Cool Clothing Com
breasted fort Boys Washa-
rht 20 ~ bleS in great variety
=" W -" ii in some cases prices
don't have that "cheapy' ring. re-
member it's an extra good article we
are telling about.
Tan Crash linen, pearl buttons $50
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.hle. Breasted
Sack Suits.

7 The double breast
Al ed style will be worn
very generally this
TN season, especially by
"A IN young men, as it is
n becoming to a slen-
R der figure. In buy
8Y IL ing a dark suit of
W this style it is well
10 select an extra
L>Ll pair of trousers of
n some light pattern.
IL \ Light trousers look
we'll with a dark coat
IN and afford an agree
|Nl MI able change.
| Nh II Suit of Blue Serge. Mohalr
N T. Serge Lining. coat faced
M w plain or with = En-
MI "a SIX. 1Liuu
n " Suit Blue Serge. woven
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-20
SUFFERS A DEFEAT.
iEe Loses Heavily III Men and Guns
at Tugcla River.

LONDON, Dec. 16.-The war Office has
received dispatch announcing that
General Butler has met with serious
reverse, losing over 1000 men, besides
l. glns. General Butler was attempt
ing 10 cross the Tugela river. Finding
it impossible to effect his object, he or
dereG a retirement in order to avoid
q greater loss
AS may have been expected, the des-
perate strait Of the British arms IN
South Africa. as revealed by the defeat
Of General Butler at Tugela river, where
ct enc stroke he lost treble the number
of guys Wellington left il the hands OF
Napoleon during the six years OF hght-
ing in the peniE suia while adding to
the determination Of the authorities to
send every available man 10 tha 'front.'
caused something in the nature OF
momentary panic among the public
1t is long since the tone Of the news
papers and the comment IN the cIuos
and other resorts have been SO chastened
and pessimistic. Some OF the comments
so so far as to say the crisis IS so far
reaching that Great Britain stands
"where she stood over a century back.
when the American colonists, men OF
British and Dutch blood, were IN arms. j."
The Evening Standard declares the
situation calls fer all the equaniml;y,
determination and perseverance, of the
empire and demands the immediate
calling out of all the volunteers. EN-.
6odying all the Uitland ,rs expelled
from the TraEsyaal, to guard the lines
OF communication, thus freeing ali the
regulars for service in the fighting line.
The Star urges the communicating ''ot
all the great English Atlantic liners for
transportation of reinforcements and
says the country must 'set herself the
task OF plucIzing victory out Of defeat, .
adding:
'The guilt Of the governments suFer.
seded by the danger OF the empire. We
are thinking OF a hostile Europe; We
are thinking of India. and whatever
happens, we iinplore the government
not to move another man from Calcutta
or Bombay. We remember the mutiny." "
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-20
Count Tolstoi, the eminent Russian

Count Tolstoi, the eminent Russian
novelist, is critically i'll.
The state department authorizes a
contradiction of the report that Den
mark has offered the Danish West In
dia islands for sale.
The governor Of New Mexico, in his
annual report estimates the population
of the territory at 260, 500 and renews
the plea for statehood.
Herschel Y. johnson, postmaster at
Claxtcn, Ca, has been arrested on
charge of embezzling postal money or
der funds of his Office.
Count Tolstol, the Russian novelist
and social reformer, has sufficiently re-
covered from his illness to resume work.
T. W. Leary of Chattanooga has been
appointed general manager of the South
ern Express company, tc succeed NJ. J.
O'Brien, elected president after the
death of H. B. Plant.
The Mississippi board of health, in its
biennial report to the legislature, states
that smallpox is generally prevalent over
the state and recommends that a law be
passed making vaccination compulsory.
United States Minister Loomis, at
Caracas, Venezuela, has cabled the
state department that President Cas-
tro's forces have completely defeated
the insurreotionists under General Her
naudez.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-20

swelling which was one of the ccmph'
cations with the typhoid. The swelling
was in the left side OF the face and neck.
An operation was performed several
nights ago and seemed to give relief,
but the tissue OF the parotid gland va:
destroyed and there were internal
troubles.
Lieutenant Brumby' sister, Mrs. Hay
ward, of Marietta, Ga, was with lin
when the end came.
The funeral and intermeDt will be al
Atlanta.
Lieutenant Brumby was II years Old
and unmarried. He was appointed q
naval cadet from Georgia, entering the
service on Sept. 90, 1915, and his pres
eat commission dates from Aug. "a,
1892. Practically all the time during
the last two years he has been with al
miralsDewey.
In his report of the battle OF Manila.
Admiral Dewey spoke in very com2i!'
memtary terms Of tbe services and gal
lantry of his flag lieutenant, and recon-.
men6ed that he be advanced some num-
bers on the list of lieuterants. His rec
onmendation was adopted by the navy
department., and the name sent to the
senate, but together with number OF
other promotions made b. the depart.
ment, failed to be acted upon.
Lieutenant Brumby was presented a
sword by the legislature of Georgia on
Oct. 2G. He remained in Georgia some
davs after that, and returned TO WASH
ington about the middle OF Novem GER
On Aug. Is, 1895, at the fall OF Ma
nila. Lieutenant Brumby lowered the
Spanish colors and hoisted those of the
United States the first American Tag
to hy over the Philippines.
The death OF Lieutenant BrumbE,
while not unexpected, was great shock
TO Admiral Dewey. The relations OF
the two men for several years past have
been very intimate, and strong friend.
ship had grown up between them.
Lieutenant Brumby went out to the
Asiatic station with the admiral. and
had been with him until they both re.
turned to the United States several
months ago.
In his capacity as flag lieutenat to tho
admiral, Lieutenant Brumby was
thrown with his chief practically all
the time, and acted as his personal rep.
resentative in many matters OF detail
delegated to him by the commanding
officer. He was regarded by Admiral
Dewey as bright, energetic and capa.
bic assistant, while the devotion of the
latter to the admiral was something
marvellous.
The burden of his thought during the
latter days of his illness, when his
mind was wrecked with delirium,
seemed to be regarding his work for the
admiral. Admiral Dewey was unre.
mitting IN his attendance to him until
his condition became precarious, and
visitors were not allowed to see him.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-20
Factories without Chimneys.

The statement that a chimney, the
third or fourth tallest in the world, has
just been completed at cost of $685.
900, and the announcement that the
most gratifying success has attended the
use Of forced draft, without any CHM
neys whatever out of the ordinary, ap-
pear in contemporary journals. The ex-
pertinent of forced draft gives promise
of great economy in fuel, as we'll as
doing away with the expensive and un-
ornamental chimney. The draft arrange
ment consists Of large fan, which is
connected with a by double cylinder
engine. The fan has wheel 81 inches
in diameter and runs at almost any rate
Of speed desired. The draft is something
prodigious and makes it possible to en-
ploy fuel of a lower grade than any
heretofore used. Instead Of the best
Cumberland coal, mixture Of Cumber-
land and screenings has been tried. The
cost of operating the fan, even with i'm
perfect apparatus, is something like
$500 per annum. The smokestack is
scarcely taller than the roof Of the
building and of less capacity than that
heretofore used for such purposes. es.-New
York Ledger.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-20
sSSEMEl.YMEN GO HOME.
Legislature Adjourns After Session
of Fifty Days.

Legislature Adjourns After Session
Of Fifty Days.
ATLANTA, Dec l6..-Bcth branches Of
the general assembly adjourned tonight,
the limit of so days fixed by the consti.
tution having expired.
There was spirited debate in the
house this morning over an effort to re-
consider the Clifton uniform textbook
bill, which was indefinitely postponed
yesterday afternoon.
Chairman Denny OF the committee
on education said that the opposition to
the bill was largely cue to high official
in educational circles, and to book pub
fishers He spoke very caustically about
the high official, and stated after con-
cluding his speech that be referred to
the school commissioner, Professor G.
r. Glenn.
Mr.. Chappell said that if he cared to
use the same kind of argument as Mr..
Denny he could say some things about
lobbying that would prove even more
striking than anything the gentleman
from Floyd had said.
The motion to reconsider was lost,
thus killing the bill.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-20
CURRENCY BILL IS
PASSED BY HOUSE
Measure Has a Majority of
Forty Votes.
1870 FOR AND $50 AGAINST

Eight Democrats, Messrs. Clayton,
Denny, briggs, Fitzgerald, RUPERT,
scua,.cr, Thnyerand Wilson, Answer
"Ayc.''
WASHINGTON, Dec. lS.-Tne currency
bill passed the house today by 4 vote OF
1870 to $50. The following Democrats
voted for the bill: Clayton Of New
York, Denny of Maryland, briggs of
New York, Fitzgerald of New York,
Rupert of New York, Scudder of New
York, Thayer Of Massachusetts, Wilson
of New York.
Almost every seat in the hall was
occupied when the house convened. Line
vote upon the currency bill, which was
to be taken Immediately after the read
ing of the journal, was responsible Tor
she full attendance.
Under the terms of the special order
with the currency bill neither motion
to recomnit nor q substitute proposition
was in order, and the vote was taken
directly upon the passage OF the Dill.
The result was a foregone conclusion,
as it commanded every Republican vote.
The interest in the vote, therefore, GEN.
tered only in the record OF Dem ocratlc
disaffection it would show.
1t is expected that the bill will be sent
to the senate during the present week.
It will be referred to the committee on
finance. This committee expects to
make its report soon after the resunp-
ton of business in the new year.
The chairmen of the various commit.
tees were announced by Speaker Hen.
derson today.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-20
KNIGHTS CALLED TO MEET.
District Master C'Iieefc VIII Fight
the Mine Workers.

District Master G'k"efe VIII Fight
the Mine Workers.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. l6.-Distrlct
Master Workman \. J. O'keefe OF the
knights OF Labor has called e state con-
vention OF that body for Jan. /, at Jas
per, Walker county.
nIr. O'keefe has taken cognizcnce OF
tie fact that the United Mine Workers
c: America, district of Alabama, have
formal!r declared war on the knights
of Labor, and will attempt to eradicate
them from the state. He says that he
will soon be in q position to fight the
mine workers, not only III walker
county, but also in Jefferson county,
where be is making contracts with the
mine operators and is preparing to Or
ganize locals OF his order.
Mr. O'Keefe denies the charge that
he is conducting "scab labor agency.
He has stated that at no place where
the knights of Labor have made con-
tract with the mine operators were the
United Nine Workers barred from
working in the mines, and If they kept
out they did so of their own accord.
The executive board Of the United
Mine Workers OF America held ses-
sion here yesterday behind closed doors,
and outlined plan for vigorous war.
fare or the knights of Labor.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-20

Lucius r. OBrien, the landscape art
ist. is dead at Toronto, aged 67 years.
The prohibition national convention
will be held in Chicago June II next.
\ German cruiser has been sent to
Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, on request
of the German consul.
The federal assembly at Berne has
elected Walther Hauser to be president
Of Switzerland for 1900.
The Tennessee Copper company, at
Ducktown, has reduced working hours
and increased the wages Of its miners
from 81. so to 81 per day.
Efforts are being made by certain
promoters and financial interests in the
east to form combination of all OF the
ice manufacturing plants in the princi-
pal cities of the south.
at consistory held in Rome the
pope formally announced the appoint
1nent OF number Of bishops, including
that OF -IonsiSnor Fergo McEvay, to
the bishopric of London, Ont which he
has been occupying since last August.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-20
Americus Has q Big Fire.

AMER1cUs, Ca, Dec. 16.-Americua
had q disastrous fire last night, the
flames originating in the plant of the
Virginia, Carolina Fertilizer company.
The acid chamber, an immense build
ing, was swept away, as was the office
building, close By. The adjacent build
ings OF the plant and also the entire
plant of the Ameircus Oil company and
the lower cotton compress were in dan
ger, but were saved by the heroic efforts
of firemen and citizens. Several freight
cars in the yards were destroyed. The
loss will probably reach $40, 900.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-20
Governor Bo-rows Funds.

COLUMBIA, s. c., Dec. lS.-Goyernor
Mcsweeney has arranged to borrow
s3 900 with which to have the state
board Of health fight the smallpox
trouble. The arrangements have been
made and as needed the money will be
paid out. Governor McSweeney took
the position that the public health de.
manded heroic remedies and if money
ycere needed it must be had.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-20
Goa! Output For the Y. ar.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 1S.-State
Mine Inspector J. deb. Hooper esti'
mates that Alabama's coal outpct for
the year 1899 will be $500, 900 tons. He
says that the increase in production
during the last three months has been
something normous. and that the years
total will be record smasher.