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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-03
STATE.

Texas Ginners' association met at Gal
weston and discussed the round and square
bale packing OF Gotten.
Texas League Of Building and Loan as
socistons Is in session at Galveston.
More vessels are to be put in the Gall
veton- Bremen service.
There is a large attendance on the
Central Texas Melon and Truck Growers
association meeting at Beevlle.
Warrenton democratic club reaiflrmed
allegiance to the Chicago platform.
Brenham's annual Maifest was. as uapal,
great success.
The harbor works at the mouth OF the
Brazos said to have been decided TO the
government by the syndicate.
Dallas will make an effort to sesure tho
next general Methodist conference.
Weather bureau says the past week has
been hne one for farmers
Governor Savers and Congressman Ian.
ham were the guests OF honor at Waco
on Confederate Decoration Day
Hoods brigade met IN annual reunion at
Austin and elected officers
Judse Brooks OF Austin is being numer-
ously Endorsed for the vacant seat on the
supreme bench.
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rnn sIrrArIoN IN sA,roA.
Reuters Correspondent Says thu,
the Powers Have Numbered

Reuters Correspondent says That
the Powers Have Numbered.
! Wellington. n. r.. May 2.-Advlces from
Samoa Indicate that instructions received
from the powers to cease hostilities makes
the situation In the islands very serious
as the rebels hold the main food supplies
and are again near tho municipality Of
Apia.
The correspondent or Reuters News
Agency thinks It Is evident the home au-
thorities have misunderstood the sltua-
ton In Samoa,
The Germans and rebels are already lu-
otanl aud claim victory over the British
and American forces.
The correspondent says that unless the
rebels are made to submit, the difficulties
VIII remain unsolved White people on
the outskirts oil the city are at the mercy
OF the rebels. The American Vice CON
SUITS store at Falita was looted last week.
whlle The German store adjoining II Was
LETT untouched. The British and American
residents all strongly condemn the action
OF the powers In ordering a cessation of
hostillties at this stage.
washington, May 2.-It is denied here
officially that any undue restraint has
been imposed on Admiral Kauts which
should encourage the insurgents In Samoa
On the contrary Admiral Kautz has been
advised that the president supports him
IN all that he has done. that he is entirely
satisfied with his conduct and the only in.
junction laid upon ihp admiral has bean 10
avoid all unnecessary slaughter and
hloodshed. This Injunction Is not under
stood to restrain the officer In any wav
from heeh military and naval operations
90 "a nus opinion are necessary 10 protect
WIN the interests OF the United staf.s
BRUSH ana German residents In samoa
loi y Is expressly understood TINT Al.
lhirM hantz Is present simply for the
purpose OF carving out the treaty obii-
CARTONS as TO the Interests of the citizens
OF the tfipartite agreement. and not al
representative of any one power.
30 lar no advices have come IN sitha.
the state or navy departments az i iater
date than the last press dispatehcs hsne.
! Is assumed that no events OF very great
IMPORTANCE have occurred warrantins ~
sending OF a cablegram either N Adn,t ~
hsutS or United States Consul Osborne
London, May 2.--Robert Louis s,.,.,
sons widow has written letter 10 ~
Westminster Gazette from FunchaI Ma.
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THE rnILIpPINE SITUATION.

The Filipino commissioners have made
renewed efforts to negotiate peace and
have again met with failure, as otis VIII
rot recognize their congress.
Macabees arc assisting the Americans In
their war on the Togals. They have Of
ganzed and ask 10 be armed.
Reinforcements which we're To sail on
the 22d will be delayed for some reason not
given.
Tho junta In London says Luna has 10
authority to negotiate for peace.
Filipinos are deserving San Fernando
and are failing back on st. Thomas,
which they arc terrifying
Lieutenant Gilmore aud his men nave
been heard from, evidently being held by
Agulnnldo or Luna.
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FOREIGN BRIEFS.


land mas started for Eng
q, 'ppuNNA Fifteen Thousand textile worLer.
Ssr p' uh9, capital Of Morayia. went on StriL :
''r a reduction in hours Of iab gru' VI S'f'Se
HAVANA.-Gener Maxine con,s, 49,, :.
,u1 ,t3 OF generals OF Cuba held ronior,n.e
",1u Governor General Brooke reesrdinc ~ y
'otlhSuon OF Cuban militia N'h the
m tr @sogsA!NA.-The Cuban National marty
s lsrsea into the Cuban National lesgue p" NY W,
vottIs Tue entire island Its mrposs IL ~
nose tne onponents OF annexation and no or
fl, aeni-AiAbAD, lndia.--A severe epidemic 81,
a. JenS ~. Is prevailing at Simla The vieerov
~, Suikoh' was attacked with the dissass'
- 80 20 hpN HohNaleseent. Lady Curzon is nna,,
eune,ins with the same malady
!, - In the chamber OF DEPUTIES num-
p p- ot lnternellatlons we're introduced in I'M
nreslns revelations. Tho premier. N. Dun,,v
lnONeu mat they be adjourned until after tba
, IoaI. OF cessation shall have prenonrceS
s 1880 ON tue matter. The motion was
siam. according TO dispatch from
n ossHffapeFe' PAS ceded TO France The proyiScs
y nuans flahang In the northess.ern nart
~ .ne klngdom France In return undsr
''eNss 70 eNacuate the town OF Abongan abou,
,ns mnss west OF BanEkok. near me coast
,'s" from the so-ealled neutral Ions.
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MCKINLEY HOPEFUL.
He Thinks That Pence VIII soon h,
Declared Ia MnuiIn

He Thinks That Pence VIII soon he
Declared Ia Manila.
Washington, May 2.--Presldent McKiu-
ley talked with the official callers today
before the meeting of the cabinet OF the
prospects OF peace in the Philippines. 1t Is
believed that some advces from General
Otis have been received, enlarging upon
the propositions which we're submitted by
the Filipino delegation, which have not
yet been made public and which give the
officials additional information concerning
the situation The president expressed the
opinion that the end was in sight and said
be believed that tho Filipnos would not
hold out much longer, lie regards the
situation as most hopeful The fact that
negotiations for peace are under way has
stopped all talk OF calling out the as 600
additional volunteers
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DEMoCR ATTIC LANDSLIDE.
Republicans in baltimore Complete
IN showed Lnhcr.

iy showed Under.
Baltimore, Md, May 2.-one of the mosi
exciting campaigns in the history of Bal
timore city resulted today In democratic
landslide Thomas G. Hayes was elected
mayor Of nearly 5000 majority over VIII
lam 7 Master republican. the present in
cumeent while his running mates, Skip
with Wilmer, for president of the second
branch of the city council, and j. II.
Smith, for comptroller, were chosen by
practically the same figures. In addition
to these candidates at large, the dem
ocrats elected ali OF their candidates for
the second branch OF the city council and
eighteen of the twenty-four members of
the first branch.
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SUMMARY OF ToDAY's IMPORTANT NEWS.
WASHINGTON.

Colonel Fred Funston promoted to tne
rank Of briGader general for bravery In
the Manila campaign.
Postmaster general ordered anti-lmperl-
alst pamphlets, sent by Edward Atkinson
TO tho Philippines, to be seized at San
Francisco. Later on Atkinson may be
prosecuted for sedition. Atkinson, In an
interview. shows that his pamphlets are
compiled from the records Of congress.
War expenditures for the year will as-
sregate about $500 0o0O 900. with an enor-
nous increase In pensions in sight
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ton with Major General I.swton, who is
advancing IN q westerly course,
General Lawton lost one killed and hye
wounded yesterday near San Rafael, where
he strongly interenched himself Today
General Lawton Is marching on Balinag,
where a large body OF natives has been
congregated.
General Hale started at daybreak with
the Iowa and South Dakota regiments, q
squad OF cavalry and two guns OF the Utah
battery from Calumpit In northeasterly
direction, to cooperate with the Maca-
bees who have asked the Americans to arm
them In order that they might fight tho
Tagalos. The Macabees have already or
ganlzed company OF Bolomen to guard
the town. They are bringing Tagal pris-
oners to General Macarthur.
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AFFAIRS Ar BLuEr,nLps.
America VIII Demand Punishment
Of General Torres.

New York, May IA special to the
Herald from Washington says: As a re-
suit of General Torres oppressive conduct
toward the American merchants trading At
bluehelds, Nicaragua. this government mas
determined to require the Nicaraguan gov
eminent to relieve him from duty at that
point
II Is the understanding OF the officials
mat a demand has already been submitted
Tor the punishment Of General Torres and
no doubt exists that the zelaya govern
moni to show it's friendship for the United
states will take proper action. 1t ia pro-
posed by the authorities TO keep the De-
troit AZ Bluehelds to enforce respect and To
provide protection "a Americans until the
controversy has been settled and there is
a restoration OF peace and order II h
sS'a oy INC officials that this can be only
be accomplished by the withdrawal of Cen
eral Torres.
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ALAnAMA LEGlsLATlHr,.
Governor Johnston Gives Reasons
for calling the Extra Session,

~" ''""f hohhHtoh tiNes Reasons
Tor calling the Extra Session.
Montgomery Ala, May The general
assembly met in extra session today and
organized with the same officers who were
reelected at the regular session. Every
member OF the house except two answered
, mHen me roll was called. Thirty OF the
ready for business. ""'
Governor Johnston communicated M,
message 10 the assembly. He areued his
position on the constitutional convenlio,
question and declared he had called M
special session at a request OF a meior,1,
o, the members in both houses and eonse,
,Husuuy LEFT the matter entirely win ~.
legislature for action. "''u lae
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NEW SUGAR COMBINE.
A Big Company in Opposition /,
Trust Orguufzed


New York, May 1.-The Evening I
says: The formation of two large Il
combines with Maryland and New \
capital was announced today. whihi
new syndlcates are fully organized. Il
not believed that either OF them wilt
dertake more than nominal exists
until the present sugar trust reachu
settlement with its competitors. The
that the new combination has been fors
was acknowledged throughout the II
mis- morning. but no one was able to
willing to tell who is at the back oil
new enterprise. The general opinion
that the prime movers are those interea
in the Arbuckle companies and the vari.
outside firms.
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OF the transport sherman, which will be
ioady to resail for Manila on tho 22d In.
slant. The Sixth infantry, which was TO
have started from San Francisco on tie
9Th instant viii not he able to get away
until the sherman is ready TO sail That
regiment, as we'll as the Sixteenth in -.
fantry is in the vicinity CT san Francisco
aud will start across the Pacific as soon
ms transports are available.
General Corhn said today that no change
has been made in the plans Of the depart
ment regarding the sending Of reinforce
ments 70 the Philippines to take tho places
of the volunteer troops who are 10 be
brought home.
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% My dear sir; Being compelled by the
condition OF my health to go abroad for
Some month";. and Mr.. Walsh, secretary OF
the committee. being absent in Alaska.
teke the liberty of requesting that you
shall act as secretary for the National
committee until Mr.. Walsh's return, which
| understand will be some time next year.
and TO give such attention to the affairs
nj the National committee and organiza-
ton of the party, as in your Judgment and
discretion may be required, Very respect
fully, James X. Jones,
Chairman.
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DOMESTIC.

Four Of the old insurance companies
have resumed business in Arkansas, and
others are expected to follow.
Tho Missouri court OF appeals rendered
an important decision. upholdlng the anti
trust law Of 1901.
Federal troops arc arriving at Wardner,
Idaho, and martial law will likely ho de-
c!ared.
In a speech General Merritt proclaimed
Secretary Alger the best secretary of war
the world has ever seen.
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GILsroRE's PARTY.
Otis Cables That Americ., ~,
Arc purflv A..... -"

ahiea That American Prisopcr.
Are Partly Accounted For.
washington May S-The folIow,nS
eaplesram was received at the war depart,
ment at midnight; NspA'''
Manila, May 3,--List OF prIsoners !,
Isnas OF insurgents Just received sSon. ~
a. irls u, Gilmore and seven enlisted r,,,
~ tne navy lost from Yorktown ma sa r,en
men or {he army. three wrongmlly w. sr srSsn
~ , IN January before hostillties COM
siSas W. az reported to be doing we'll. b..
OF tha srs, "uose the two men in the hands
ieiier SIN uiaccounted for. OTIS otls
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woman suffragists.

Grand Rapids, Mich. May To-day the
National American Woman's Suffragist as
ISOLATION elected Susan b. Anthony pres-
dent Rev. Anna Howard Shaw, vice pres
ident; Rachael Foster Avery, correspond
ing secretary; Alice Stone Blackwell. re-
cording secretary; Harriet Taylor Upton,
treasurer; Carrie Chapman Gait chairman
Of the committee on organlzation Laura
Clay and Catherine Waugh Taylor, audi
tors.
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INSURANCE IN ARKANSAS.
Four Companies Resume Busi-
ucas-AII VIII Follow,

Little Rock, Ark. May There
was break in the insurance situa-
ton here today when four of the
old line companies announced that
they would at once resume busi-
ness In this field. All insurance
desired can now be obtained and 1t
is believed that in short time all
the companies which recently with
drew will be doing business in COM
pliance with the new law.
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Dan Minor. colored. takes shot at
L. v SonechaL
An eloquent sermon by Rev Seth Ward
upon the province OF women.
creamery will likely be established At
Houston.
Captain F. A, Rechardt Gle ted business
manager for the Houston Light Guard
Tho dlsbandment of the Emmett Rifle
Auxiliary
A meeting to be held this afternoon
to arrange for fall races.
Tho Houston Labor Council iudorses the
original antitrust bill.
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DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEES

johnston OF Kansas WIN A.,
horRriiy as Secretary.
washington, May 2.-Before SAILING ~
Europe today, Senator Jones assrss.eS ~.
'onowins letter to Mr, J. G. Johnston. Ma.
tional committeeman from Kansas deslg.
,,o MN 70 act Tor the democratic Ns-
tbs aq !, Iommlt'ee during the absence Of
non m ), 9 Johnston Peabody, kan.
democratic Natiansi Committee. Apr,I
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Agricultural Implement Combs

chicago, May 2,-The Times Herald:
morrow will say: Representatives. OF /!
eral Oh the great pillow manufacturing u
Germs are in Chicago. The purpose ofik
assembling is said to be the formatiotI
a plan for the combination of thoss
gagged in the business, This combln,'
furthermore said to be but a step tow
d general massing into one corporaiz
VI an the makers of agricultural imR
ments in the country.
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COAL NINE STRIKE.
NO Coal viii he shipped Into rho
Territory From Nnnsns

Fl''sonrg, Kan, May Alt conference
OF the miners and operators in this dis
'riet several of the operators have agreed
not TO ship any coal into the territory Of
me striking miners until settlement can
pe erected, a resolution was adopted that
al miners, officials and operators present
az the meeting ask the operators whoss
N miners are now on strike in the Indian
territory by joint letter. to meet the
iI,uors otnclals N a conference In this
sible the existing differences. = P'e-
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COMMERCIAL.

spot cotton l-l6c down in New York,
but UNCHANGED elsewhere.
Cotton futures Ia-6ith down in Liver
pool. / to Q points on in Now York and
to 4 points lower in New orleans.
July wheat &c lower. corn hG9sc and
oats Ae. Pork is down Sc and lard and
ribs 2Md5c,
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LAYTON STILL FIGHTING.
Routed Big Force a, N,,,
CnnfureI Two .,I,.N' ~

Dig horce of Natives a,.
Captured Two vilinne..
washington. May 1.-THE fo,,ovir,
caolesram was received by the war depart,
meat shortly before midnight
Manila, May 2,-General Lawton,s co,-
,.,na,,. pass1ng westward from Norzagaray
saasterday, scattering ana pursnins 1eoa y.
snigent troops. His only carlalties t,yo
wounded insurgent loss. several l,ii,sa
large number wounded and captured Ths
number Is not stated. Have opened oom
munlcation with Lawton. via Malolos, by
from city. 1', n,vs
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FOREIGN.

Cecil Rhodes gays Emperor william
dealt most generously with him in his
South African project. Private capital will
build the Cape to Cairo railway
Countess Esterhazy compelled to sue for
divorce by the counts conduct and in or
der to get control OF her children.
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CABLE FROM DEWEY.
NO Late News Concerning Gilman.
and His pprtV

and His Party.
washington. May 2.--Following oabls.
gram has been received from Admiral
Dewey
Mania, May a.--l can not get further in
formation concerning Gilmore and nar,y
now. 40 soon as this Information "a *
tanned VIII telegraph. 800" = %
Information reached me TODAY from,
onsaa as,ed March 90 that inhabitants are
States flag. '"o United
When Will Glacier depart? pswav
!, - STATED in the navy department ~, a,
lb for Manila. 'Nu" iork May
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Anotbcr rutiIc C,recrcrcc

Manila, May S--Neon The second con-
ference, held this morning between Cen
rral otis and the Filipino emlssaries Colo
mel Argueeses and Lieutenant Jose Ber-
nal, terminated without any definite re-
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AN ALARMING FACT

! nat large majority OF the people are y
TO all tho attributes which would make ~
strong brave and noble. With health all
ooay Is capable of proper action.
ihose who are suffering from physical
cay, or any lingering disease as the result
violating the laws of health. thus destruyi
the rune tons of the body. should not desp,'
ihuusalds OF those whose health has h'
& Co VI 49, N
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METHODIST CONFERENCES.
Dates Fixed for EpiscopaI Wis
tiOns--The Texas Meattn.

uons-The Texas Meetings.
syracuse, N. Y. May 1.-The bishop
the Methodist Episcopal church in
SION here today gave out the plan Of Ep
copal visitation for 1899 throughout
world. 1t includes the following ASST
ments; Arizona, mission confereo
prescott, Ariz., September rs. Bisb
,Nlhde; Austin conference. Fort Won
le&as' December H. Bishop Goodsd
Soutnern German conference. Segl
IeXas, November 30. Bishop Goods
IeXas conference, Houston. Decembef
Bishop Goodsell; West Texas conferer.
Austin, Texas, December 20, Bishop Coz
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Observation-Disclosures pnLAYrn.

Transport sherman Cam Not snit =.
Expected ON May ~.
"ssnlnston' May Arrangements are
pe,ns made at the war department to ex-
pedi'e the transportation Of reinfcrcements
70 General Otis as much as possible, but
owing 70 unforeseen obstacles IL has hes !,
round necessary 70 postpone the departure
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Ignorance of Lae|
Excuses No C,.

THIS maxim applies q
especial force to igno,snr.
the Laeus of health. E]
man and qvoman of int.l
gence knoevs the php,l|
fact that the blood ,e.r1
the remotesf parts Of
human body. IF there 4
disturbance anywhere, y,
should one ignorantly y
pose that the seat Of \
malady is locaf1
Is it not more rational to suppo..
the impure condition of the bloi
doing the mischief, as it ISL Expe5s
has demonstrated the fact that m.
the case in 95 per cent. OF complsis,
II your " life's blood - is pure ~
will take care of the rest. Hood
saparilla enables you to cleanse !,
blood OF all impurities and make Il ~
and wholesome. 1T nerer disappois'
ScrofuIa IL am II years old ana !
my good health and steady nerves TO Hsl
Sarsaparilla, as 1t cured me Of scrsj
rheumatism and catarrh. II has prciss
my life" JAMES BROWN, SO East view \
Cleveland, Ohio. W
Debility III was weak, run do
nervous. Severe pains In kidneysxa''
heart trouble. Hoods Sarsaparilla
me strong and new. 1t is an honestL U
icine,n CHARLES HENDBRsHoT, Amsterp
New York. s1
Blotches my face used to be COW
with pimples and blotches and sus,'
from continuous headache. Hoods ~
parilla quickly removed the cause and
face is smooth. Have no more headad
f. H. SEIBERT, Hammond, Ind.
Catarrh =" Many years SUFFERING n
catarrh makes me appreciate Hood'sS
saparilla which cured me; also OF indj1
ton and kidney trouble. 1t gave
strength and good appetite" Mrs. d
PHILLIPS, Pontiac, Mich.
Weakness =" / bless the day I n
of Hoods Sarsaparilla as 1t cured ml
extreme weakness after grip, built
husband up after pneumonia, cured cen!
and blood poisoning In our children.r
NJ. A. DILwoRTH, Box 4, Embreeville, Pa
hoods SaadabaaA
IIa22as y E5lI3:ZlaH|
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belton' Texas, May s-I'ho residence n,
sage Sanders, on North Main street was
Smrnsd this :.i %H"ornsg at O'Clock loss oa
knom nnv ~ You Inc origin OF the Ore is I'M.
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EvERY AMpRIcAN t,nv .

EVERY AMERICAN LADY sHouln
wear the American Lady" Corset ynus,
70 any Imported. Made In seyenty' 49, a.
styies and shapes. Examine them ~ , n,s
asaiers American Lady Corset Go aou'
u'ae'urers' New York. Detroit. chIearo a
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Do you sleep "
Are YOU restless in
morning? Have n
an eager apnetiV,
breakfast? ARD
looking forward !
pleasurable antirI
lions 10 the husi1
OF the day. II 50.
are iude q fortuns
II NOT get we'll ana
like other'folkr
too late.
SPECIALIZE
Specific blood n,
onins. nervous ns'
ity. kidney and Y
airy difficulties. nv
cello. pimples.
rheumatism. skin
blood diseases o.
forms. catarrh u
diseases OF wonlex
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eminent and Venezuela. 1t permits "a
of merchandise up to eleven ponna
weight to go in the mails between the
countries, the rate to be IL cents b
or fraction thereof.