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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
PASSENGER TRAINS WRECKED
EIGHT PEOPLE HURT on THE T.. *
w. NEAR BUTLER, PA.
Three Seriously and Perhaps Fatally
Injured i'm II smushop on the
Union Pacific.

Butler, Pa, June 24-Elght people were
injured. one perhaps fatally, in a wreck
on the Pltisburg and Western railroad at
Renfrew. seven miles below Butler and
thirty-,wo miles north OF Pittsburg. today.
The Injured are: Miss Grace Philips,
daughter OF ex-Congressman Thomas w
Philips Of Newcastle, severely bruised and
cut about head and fsce; Miss Molly Knapp
or Washington, d. c.. head aud body
bruised; Richafd Dana, Jr., Newcastle.
badly cut on forehead Porter w. Lowry Of
Butl>@ deep cash in leg; Edward Guthrie
of Butler, conductor, injured on hand and
leg; Frank Klein Of Butler, brakeman. bad
cash in right temple.
II Is supposed that trackmen had left
some rails loosened where they had quit
work and when the train came dashng
around the curve at the point the rails
spread and while the engine stayed on tho
track tho tender and two passenger
coaches, which composed the train. ieu
the track and toppled over down a steep
embanlkment.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
THE WEST BOOMING.
Is Rapidly becoming II Creditor In
stead of u Debtor.


Chicago, June 24.-Comptroller Charles
Dawes was in Chicago on his return jour-
ney from Puget Sound, where he accom-
panied Senator Fairbanks OF Indiana. The
latter went up to Alaska on the revenue
cutter McCuloch to investigate the boun-
dairy dispute.
The comptroller spoke of the business
conditions in the West and other matters
OF public interest, saying. To-day the
West Is becoming a creditor instead of a
debtor and is doing a large portion OF Its
business with its own capital Many CT
the banks in the West, which a few years
ago were rediscounting large lines OF pa
per at high rates In the East are now
competitors In the making of loans in the
Eastern markets. The condition of busl-
ness throughout the West Is extremely
good, which is in marked contrast with
conditions existing there several years ago.
The people are developing the great re-
sources OF the country. The great West a
few years ago was in a great measure
devoted TO specializing upon future values,
as was TO certain extent the case
throughout the country, but the West OF
1899 Is developing present values.
The recovery OF the West from the de-
preston Of 1898 has been splendid That
such complete recovery could be made in
the space OF few years is commentary
on the great resources of the country and
tribute to the character of Its popula-
ton.
There seems to be sentiment on The
part OF the people on the coast that the
Alaskan boundary dispute will ne properly
and rightfully settled without trouble
They feel however, the greatest interest
in the subject and fully realize the lmpor-
lance of.a proper decision to their own
common welfare.
Tho question OF Asiatle commerce has
become one OF added interest and impor-
lance to the TOAST since Dewey's victory at
Manila, and the aggresslveness and alert
ness which tho Western people have here
tofore shown in common Will inufe to tho
hetterment OF our commerce with Asia
in marked degree"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
TAXPAYERS OF GREAT BRITAIN
INCREASED MILITARY ExPENDI-
TUREs CAUSING SOME ALARM.
Arc Really ContributinE Very lit
tie for Material Defenses.

copyrighted, 1899, by Associated Press.)
London, June A.--The military expendi-
ture Of S2o,OoooOO provided for In the
military works loan bill introduced in the
house of commons June 81, has caused
some alarm among the taxpayers, although
it is admitted that portion OF the ex-
penditure is absolutely neccssitated by the
increases of the army
The contrast OF the proceedings in the
house of commons and at The Hague peace
conference has also been much commented
on, while great deal of dissatisfaction
has been aroused by the proposed forth
cations bill.
Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beresford
strongly opposed the fortihcatlons, taking
me Same grounds as Captain Alfred r
Mahan, naval delegate, that expenditure
ought TO be voted 10 mobile instead Of
nSed detenses, saying he thought II En-
gland was unable 10 attack her enenies
at sea the empire would not last long.
II is pointed out in official uuartere that
the extent Of the United Kingdom has
been further enlarged by leaps and bounds
ana yet the contributions OF the colonies
are microscopic. II was argued that these
colonies should pay something toward the
"etVuSea OF tholr collective countries.
The cup challenger Shamrock will he
launched Monday and the ceremony will
be greater function than previously in
tended, The yachts full crew has ar
rived and tent has been erected near by
for a luncheon, at which a number ON die
tingulshod people like Lord Salisbury Will
be present.
The anxiety as to the question of the
inadequacy OF the gold reserve OF the
Bank of England resulted in the Central
Association of Bankers meeting yesterday,
referring the subject to committee for
an early report.
The rise in the trade discount rate of
the reichsbank, the freights to Germany
to attract gold. the expectation that money
/ Will be dear in the United States before
tho end of September and the determine
ton of the Bank Of France to protect It's
gold reserve have all had their influence
in speculative circles here this week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS.

DENToN.-Born to Mr., and Mrs. Ma
poleon Stanley June 21. girl
BRYAN.-A public installation of Of
hcers has been decided on by the Ma
sonic lodge.
IOWA JuNCTIoN.-Born to Mr. and
Mrs +. F. Blnde, a girl weight ten
pounds; mother and babe doing we'll.
BEEVILLE,-It is reported here that
work VIII probably begin at Arkansas Pass
In short time, the government engineers
having completed the preliminarles.
M'KINNEY. -The crew of hands bas
nhlshed setting up the Lowery round bale
gin plant here and went to FarmersvIlle
where they will build a similar plant.
CAMERoN,-A summer normal school
Tor colored teachers and students will omen
IN cameron July 10 and close a five weeks
session on August 10. f. G. Drake. prin-
eipal OF the colored school of this city is
conductor. wy &c
WACo.-Prot ]. c. baltimore chair
man OF the Baylor university faculty has
accepted the appointment OF PRINCIPAL in
,he waco High schl-s. to Succeed prof
James F. Llpscomb, who has accented ,
Vile. III Nasn-
ARKANSAS PAss.-Governor n n
wheeler, who has returned from the real
es,a'e convention. recently held In Waco
sala 10 The Post correspondent. "yvs
msu an interesting and enthusiastic con
on,ron' believe much good will rasul,
~ eNas from the organization and active
work OF this association ~ enaraa s,I 'saive
ness men" VI euersetic busi-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
CONDITIONS ARE IMPROVING
THE DEATH RATE IN HAVANA HAS
GREATLY DIMINISHED.
Due TO the Much Improved sanitur!
Methods Enforced by General
Brooke.

Havana, June 24--LaDlscussione today
saws: Thanks to the sanitary measures
adopted in Havana unprecedented condi-
lions now exist. No deaths have occurred
for the past two days in the Jesus del
Monte district, which is populated thickly
by the poorer classes. We give this as an
indication that Havana is one Of the
healthlest cities In the world. All thanks
are due to Surgeon General Davis, whose
energy has produced the existing condi-
ton, which was formerly one of the most
unhealthy in the city.
Advlces from Guanajay province Of
Pinar del Rio, say that two negroes wear
ing American uniforms, visited the san
Francisco plantation at o'clock in the
morning, and, after ordering the owner 10
open his doors and gaining admission on
the pretense that they were soldiers under
orders to search his house. they departed,
taking with them fifteen bales of tobacco
in wagon together with all the money
and jewelry they could find on the prem
ises. Before leaving they threatened to
return and murder the planter and burn
the buildings in case the authorities twere
informed of the outrage.
1t turns out that three men, supposed
to he bandits who were taken prisoners
yesterday pear Guanajay, by a force Of
gendarmie, were harmless working men
on their way to obtain palm leaves TO be
used In tho building Of house in Man
aqua.
Ambrose Diaz, a sergeant Of the Cuban
army, with a companion, made demand
on Pancho Iseno, owner of the plantation
pharmacy, for money, Iseno refused to
comply with the deniand and in the strug
gle which followed cut Diaz with ma
chete and shot his companion. Isleno's
wife died from the shock occasioned by
the assault upon her husband.
General Gomez has order General Rafael
Rodriguez his chief of staff, who is en-
gagged in preparing a rev army list, TO
use care in making up the list OF invalid
officers and not to accept certificates of
disability unless they are signed by DR..
Cuerviro.
The announcement of the death of Henry
B. Plant, president of the Plant systems
of railways, steamships and hotels, made
by the agents OF the Plant line here, was
received with great regret. Mr. plant
had been well known in this city for years
and it was generally recognized that he
had done much Tor Havana. Many flags
were displayed at halfmast when the
news of his demise became generally
known.
The department of Justice is busy pre-
pairing Governor General Brooke's order Of
approval of the mode of procedure in
the appeals to the civil and criminal
courts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
THE STATUS IN PORTO RICO.
RECENT ORDERS MADE BI GOV
ERNoR GENERAL DAVIES.
Hnbeas Corpus EstabIishcd Except
for Those who Are Subject TO
the Military Courts.

Correspondence of the Associated Press)
San Juan, June FLEW orders have
been Issued by General George w. Davies
since he took charge as governor of Porto
Rico. but these few are sufficient to show
how things are progressing here.
His first order explained the one issued
by General Henry eight hours for a day 5
work and making 1t plain that 1t should
not be understood as forbldding agree
ment between employees and employers
for more or less than eight hours a day.
The civil courts try alf criminal cases
which would not ordinarily come before
the military courts Spanish lawyers will
he allowed to practice their profession in
this island without limitation as to time
General Henry had limited this to one
year.
The fourth Is the most important order
ever issued here. 1t establishes In Porto
Rico the writ of habeas corpus with the
only exception as to prisoners subject to
United States authority.
The court physicians and the chaplains
in the jails Of the island were dispensed
with.
The last order prohibits discrimination
between American gold and silver coin
ana national bank bills and treasury
notes, the offending party to he brought 10
lrlal before a United States provisional
court and upon conviction to be subjected
TO a fine OF S100
The United States provislonal-court will
be blessing Tor the island 1t will be
made up of two American lawyers and
two army officers The lawyers mosf
prominently mentioned in this connection
are n. b, X Pettingill and j. NJ. Keedy,
the nrst as presiding judge, the second
as district attorney. Both men have a
good record
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
REauIsrrI0N DENIED.

Pingrce VIII Not Force Return 10
Michigan of Alleged AbduotorS.
Detroit. Mich, June 25.--At midnight
tonight Governor Pingree, after a long
conference with Attorney Dorau, conclud-
ed that he would deny the application for
reQuisltion on the governor of New York
for Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Duhme of Gin
clnnati. who were alleged to have forcibly
abducted their nephew, Moses Fowler
Chase OF Lafayette, Ind. Young Chase
has an estate OF about $500 600 The gov
ernor says that testimony given did NOT
prove that any crime had been commit
ted; that It seemed TO prove that the young
man went with his aunt OF hi. own Will
lnasmuch as the young man is not being
hidden. his whereabouts being wen known
and his property safe under the jurhlic-
ton OF the Indiana courts. the governor
said he could see no reason for bringing
him back TO Michigan, and therefore
denied the application.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
American ncaults Not PRACTICAL.

Kingston, Jamaica, June 24.--The secre-
tary OF state for the colonies. Mr., Joseph
Chamberlain, has directed the governor Of
Jamaica, Sir Augustus W. L, Hemming,
to instruct the reciprocity delegates to
proceed Immediately from Washington to
Ottawa for the purpose OF conference
with the dominion authorities on the wAole
subject OF Iamaica's future relations with
Canada. The reason for this step is not
known. but many people suppose Mr..
Chamberlain doubts the practical results
OF the American negotiations and desires
to hasten the movement for the alternative
Canadian annexation.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
A REGATTA ACCIDENT.
Two Men Drowned while Lowering
Sail During SquaII.

New York, June 24-Two lives were lost
Mt the annual regatta Of the Seawanhaka-
Corinthian Yacht club held from start
ing line at Oyster Bay The men were lost
off G. 7, Pierces boat during squall
which came out OF the northeast, forcing
all the flyers to take down their sails
One OF the men was a Mr. Lockwood OF
Englewood. n. j., a friend OF MIR. Pierce,
and the other a sailor named Mitchell.
When the squall struck. Mir Pierce ordered
the sail down, and Lockwood and Mitchell
had 1t lowered half way, when the BOOM
which swung over to starhoard, struck both
OF them on the head and tumbled them
into the water L. N Benedict's steam
yacht and Colgate Hoyt's steam yacht
steamed to the yacht and stood by three
quarters of an hour, but the men had dis
appeared. The yacht was then taken into
shore, and the steam yacht OF Mr. Benedict
steamed across the bay to report the acct
dent
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The United Commercial Travels

Columbus, o., June a.-Ths sWs
council United Commercial Traveller
of America concluded their annual itsi
here today and adjourned. Chiflu
Rice of 81. Paul was elected pas. iup't
counsellor; c. B. Flaggi ColunDul
supreme secretary, reelected, and !
Feinmere, Columbus, supreme trsra'
reelected.
All constitutional amendments Prov
were voted down. The state o. me Y
and the finances were reported ~ Y
good. The council will meet IN Vol W.
In 1900, on the last Fsday anu si''N
in June.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
STONES POSITION.
Chicago Tribune Quotes Him asFNot
Opposing ImperinIism.

Chicago Tribune Quotes Him asFNot
Opposing ImDerinIism.
Chicago, June 24.-The Tribune tomor-
row will say: Ex-Governor William ].
Stone Of Missouri, acting chairman of the
democratic National committee, takes
sharp issue with William ]. Bryan and
other leaders of his party, While not COM
hitting himself as to whether this coun-
try should own and govern the Philippine
Islands, he declared strongly against the
anti-eXpansion plea. He asserted that al
Ter Dewey hauled down the Spanish colors
at Manila there was nothing left for pa
trlotic Americans to do but sustain the
government in its attempt to settle the
questions without unduly criticsing its
course, and concluded with an argument
in favor of doing everything possible to-
ward Increasing the American merchant
marine even to the extent of subsidies by
the government where necessary.
HE said today; II do not think the stu
aJion In the Philippines as it is at present
Should be made political issue. / know
much Is said regarding the policy of the
government in the Philippines, but l do
not understand 1t has formulated any pol
icy with reference to them as yet. II is
time enough to raise an issue on this dues
tion when this policy shall have been an
nounced, but until that is done / hardly
Iesaru II as ahording basis for a legiti-
mate political issue.
Il would not be understood as IndorsInp
all that the government has done In con.
Ieollon with these islands since Admiral
dewey struck the Spanish colors In Manila
oay' LOT l mink some grave mistakes have
oeeh maze, but as matters stand at pres-
en'' we nave got to stand by our country. f."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
The Old Way
or Treating Dyspepa .rsr,us
ton by Dieting a pahs
and Useless one

We say the old way, Du a..,rt ,Ir, 4
very common one at the pls ss,sa, y q
c n@ he flrst step % tais aI.t ID
in ~ cure Indigestion Is 70 A." r,,sst|
ing 70 ouIe certain foods ara r rsr,a]
others or to greatly dlmin,, ra. ne ~ 4
usually taken, In otns, a.uy 10 y 4
lion plan is supposed ps
first essential. ..,,r,. az TIE IT.
Inc e.,, al,n Sss been proven iis y, mis-
but still the moment e'ssisiiug b a -
appearance a course % y.
advised. ~, xrong. II X,
ISM ana man suffering from a,, ~ ~
ing 10 a,n niHn ITSELF s'a ssr, |, .
organ, every nerve anu -
body. A. vsnts 10 ~. y!
n avhaIesome. well cooked fa sS,So,useh y
thing 10 T T,s Is exactly tss rssssy Y
which Stuart's pr,sthoa ~ u
adapted and this Is 'no .ss, Of drr
thew cure the worst css ", ISIS ps.s ~.
in other words the paiiYsu,. DIFF.
~ food and sIus IA hs !,
TdS,e,s sisests It for him, "a he z,
the system is nour sss because "
lets viii digest The iS s,us d isiss &
stomach works or ,d nC'' r.ius q -
let's will digest SoVV s.s'
eggs. n, tell yea ~
arts Tablets is he ,roubles ~ 4
remedy for ston.arn friend ia - I
s fsi si.d ST' Bsessss At 4 ~
IA 4 little book on ,, .s'its re-
stomach diseases ma''fSa arsnah !,
ing y. A. Stuart %"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
AN AGED CRIMINAL.
Prominent Insurance Man Q, !,
Old Sent to the PenItentia,r

Prominent Insurance Man Q, n
Old Sent to the Penitentiary,
Chicago, June "a. = A special /,
Chronicle from Rock Island ssy.. d
mel William E. Stevens, G. years H.
once one of the most successful and ,r
nent insurance agents in the count
pleaded guilty in the Circuit court h
bezzlement and was sentenced to thsp
Tertiary. The grand jury in Janusri
turned thirteen indictments aglrst
vens, who, suspecting that be vas u
prosecuted, disappeared from bis hozl
Moline and eluded the authorities ri1
month ago, when he was captured ID
troit, Mich. He had been systsniiis
defrauding the insurance companies rIF
scented in his agency. It is not KNOW
much money Stevens accumulated b
operations.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
FORECASTS BY FOSTER
..ssssssssssssssss
ssssssssssssssssss

1899 by w. T. foS.e as.s
continent 'Ae
about the sum- i0,'
o valleys July " - "
o about June oV sea
west OF f"oAeS 'ouAt'
3 States 0tn
July 10 VIII average
ami about In the west Oh N
normal In the onio upp'
below elsewhere
o 12ranal forecasts for the crop
to have been close
the mark
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
A NEGRO NEWSPAPER MAN KILLED
ne Criticised n Police Officer for
FOrcthly Matchmaking n Nnn.n

criticised "A Police Officer for
forctbly fascinating n Womnn.
tampa Fla, June Pan. ]. Christie
pher negro who runs a newspaper here
was Killed today in a scuffle with Police
ohicer woodward. Woodward last week
iorcloly vaecinated a negro woman, and
christopher caustically criticised the Of
hcer in his paper
loday the men met by appointment in
negro restaurant and a fight ensued. the
ouieer beating the negros head almost ia
a Jelly with his pistol. The negro pulled
nIs gun when the officer made his APP
charged the ball taking effect in his apdo
men ana lodging in his spinal column.
ne negro population had been notified
VI the meeting OF the two. and large
NUMBER OF them were on the scene ready
LOT any emergency. but when their nrlnci.
Pal was Killed they weakened
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
Conspiracy Against peru,s President

Lima, Peru June 2i.-The government
asserts that It is greatly surprised by a
batch of letters from ex-Prosident Caceres
to parties in AreGuipa relative to con-
spiracy against the president and touching
on the political situation. Several imperial
personages have been taken into custody
In consequence OF the receipt Of these let
tiers. II is generally considered that the
present administration, though 1t may
have made many errors, has worked hon
estly for the well-hcing and progress Of
Pcruyians. The Cacercsist movement.
therefore, Is almost universally con-
dcmned
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Chicago. June 24.-The reports from
New York to the effect that Armour &
Co and one or two big fruit-handling
concerns are in a combination to control
all the fruit and early vegetable trade in
the country were vigorously denied by tho
houses concerned today A member OF the
firm OF Armour & Co said that the firm ID
not dealing in fruit and shall not deal IN
fruit
Earl Bros. company said they had not
heard of the combination
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Paris, June 24--It has been finally de-
cided to remove General Roget from Parii
and appoint him to command brigade OF
infantry at Beltort General Roget was in
command OF the troops when NJ. Deroul
lede and Marcel and Harbort, members OF
the chamber of deputies, tried to lead them
from their barracks TO the Elysee palace
during the troubles which followed the
election of President Loubet. II was an
nounced June that the ministry had de-
cided TO transfer the general from Paris
to Orleans.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
TO Investigate Evans.

Chattanooga, Tenn, June sf--h'.
B. Chase of this city, memoe' v
pension committee of the Grand An'
the Republic, appointed at the lsa e'',- 4.
ment. stated today that the co ., =
would meet In Washington 'u,y ~ ~,
vestigate and set at rest ils H. s' N
against Commissioner OF Pension !. y
to the effect that he is uniriena' '
old soldiers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
M Memory on nurn Grnt,n.

the Hague, June 24.-on July Andrew
D. White, United States ambassador at
Berlin head OF the American delegation
to the peace conference now in session
here, on behalf OF his American colleagues
will lay silver wreath on The ton9b IN
the Nieukerk at Delft of Hugo Grotius.
who Is regarded as the father OF interna-
uonal law The ceremony will be accom-
panied by speeches and music.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
SHORT NEWS STORIES.

ST. LouIs.--There was parade Of the
Elks. There were 1900 elk beads In the parade
Most OF the klks have leit for their homes.
ADAMS. MGss.--The warm weather PROMPT
ed President Mckinley and several members
of his party to remain about the Plunketl
residence.
ST. pETEksBURG.--The marine minister
Niet ADMIRAL Tyrtot, has assigned the sum al
u 100000 roub,es for dredging and the con.
structop OF Two moles at Port Arthur
BERLlN.--1he North German Gazette an.
nounces that DR. Mum Won Schw2rtzenstsin
minister OF Luxembourg. has been appointed
TO replace Dr. Won Holleben, German ambas.
sador TO the United States, during the two
months Of his absence FROM Washington.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
...s......e..s.s.....e......y
LOST IN THE DESERT.
Twenty Miners Died of 1hirst
bodies FOund.

Chicago, June PA special to
the Tribune from San Diego, CAL.
says: Word has been received here
that party OF twenty miners,
bound for the Sierra Plntada
placers, lost their way in the des-
ert and wandered around a long
time, finally dying OF thirst. The
information came In letter re-
ceived by ]. p. Cantlin. one OF the
charterers of the schooner Thomas
s. Negus, which took party OF
sixty prospcctors to San Rogue
landing, from l.. j. Allen. purser
Of the Negus. The letter ls dated
at San Rogue bay. June IT.
The corpses OF the lost miners
were accidentally discovered in the
desert by another party bound in
the same direction.