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The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-05-02
A TRUu BLE>OAE TREATY.

When VIM. walter Phelps, who had
many acquaintance here, was appoint
ed one OF the commissioners for the
making OF she Tripartite treaty relat-
ing To Samoa, he was told more than
once that the weak point In any ar
rangement would be the Samoan cHar-
acter. But he replied that the samoan
must surely have at least some char
acter, that would bring him up to the
level of proper conduct. Mr.. Phelps
thought that the Samoans, once IN
structed In the knowledge Of political
duties, would behave themselves. And
gifted as he was, also believed that the
negro ooald be taught political wisdom
on hand, and at once become a good
citizen. He failed to fully realize IN
both cases the immobility OF character,
the tyranny of custom, and the difficult
ties Of getting rid of racial habits.
The treaty of Berlin assumed that
the Samoans had sufficient political
character 20 meet the requirements OF
the treaty. Not only the American
Commissioner, and the British Com
missioner, but Bismarck, were quite
satisfied with what they had done
shook hands cordially, and toasted
each other over the agreement and
praised their own clevcrress, and the
happy event when the three greai
Powers would peaccably get into the
little Samoan boat and paddle II.
But the Muse Of History, wiser than
Bismarck or Phelps, wrote "lmpos'
sible" across the face Of the treaty
Time, who makes cats and dogs OF
the schemes Of statesmen, said, rs h'
smiled. THAT Samoan skiff will be
gin to rock before long
The Tripartite treaty is now ten
years old. The little Samoan skIff has
rocked and pitched about drealfuliy
The three great Powers have been un'
able 10 paddle It into smooth water
while the Samoans, facing the stern in
stead OF the bow, have padded the
wrong way.
The scheme of government was an
attempt TO do the impossible. 1t was
the case of Bre'r Rabbit and Bre'r FO'
In Joel Chandler Harris stories. No
only was the Samoan unequal to tn
duty Of even limited self government
but there were personal interests in
yolyed which absolutely prevented har
mony.
German merchants have obttine
large tracts of lands, and they ais
control a large inter-lsland trade. Thei
interests are dominant and they resen
interference by the British and Amer
cans, who have accused them OF gross
ly fraudulent practices. The facts hay
not been judicially ascertained. Fo
sufficient reasons the German com
mercial interests find advantages II
supporting Mataafa.
As the three Powers do not have IN
least desire to fight over the matter
some compromise measures Will b
adopted. The Samoans will, OF cours'
get the worst OF 1t, in any event, b'
cause the white man, whether German
British or American, does not carry hi
burden without being paid generousl
F,r
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-05-02
A HOUSING SUCCESS.
OrPheum damned irr jam Posts
HSuStit,

Jim Posts benefit was a rousing sue
cess. The people testified their appre-
citation OF the genial actor by pack
ing the house until it could hold no
more. Never in the history Of the
Orpheum has there been such rush
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-05-02

Swollen Glands, serofvIs Sores. Nip
Disease, soiis, Pimpios, Gsup-
tons Tell the Ssory = Dreadful
Consequences Of Impure blood.

Certainly scrofula, " anything, may lie
called the advertisement Of foul blood.
u IL the scourge Of the world - offensive,
painful. facilitating, stubborn. Outward
applications do not cure. Emollients
may palliaie, they cannot abolish the evil.
There is one sure way out, and that L. TO
eliminate the faint from the blood. For
this purpose Hoods sarssparilla is abso-
luiely without an equal.
g have taken Hoods sarsaparilla for
scrofulous humor and impure blood and
am now almost entirely cured OF the erup-
lions with which have been afiiicted for
the past year. My face, chest and back
were badly broken out" FRED b. ORD
WAY, Woodstock, vi.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-05-02

Rev q, NJ, Hyde and Mrs, Hyde OK
poet 10 leave BY the steamer OF satur'
day next Tor the coast, Rev Dr. Hyde
now appears "a DO well able "a travel
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
STABBED THROUGH THE HEART.


Last night at about sac o'clock at ss
Pine street, in the Second ward, two ne
groes, spencer sprlgglns and Jim Beck
became involved in quarrel over a game
OF cards, Hot words brought on blows and
sprsgins pulling knife stabbed Beck in
the LEFT breast. the blade entering the
heart Tho wounded negro lived but a
short time spriggIns escaped and the
police had not been able to locate him up
to a late hour
Justice Masoh held an Inquest in which
a large amount Of evidence was taken from
a num5cr OF negro witnesses who were
al tho scene Of tho killing. The testimony
conillctcd al many points, some Of them
stating that Beck was the aggresaor and
Others that spriggns brought on tho quar-.
rel The verdict was that Beck came to
his death from a knife wound indeed by
Sprggins.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
CITY BRnvITIns.


The board Of public works viii meet to
night 10 pass upon the street paving bids sub.
nitted at the last meeting of the council
city Health Physician MassIe says he in
tchdS enforcing the ordinance that requires
an undeWakers TO procure burial permits from
has office,
WdS for paving Montgomery avenue, in tho
futt ward, ami Congress avenue from Chart
res to its intersection with Preston, will be
submitted to the next meeting of he city
council,
city Secretary Baugh aud Engineer Miller
Nere busy yesterday hgurlng out the results
q the street paving bids TO have them ready
Tor the board OF public works at It's meeting
tonight
Police officer osburne claims the credit NJ
tie arrest OF the negro Dan Minor, who took
a shot at MIR. Senecha Tuesday at the bottling
works and Is now held to answer the charse
OF assault to murder,
Magnolia camp No. ~. Woodmen of the
World, VIII unveil the monument erected by
the Wondmen OF the World over the grave OF
eased sovereign Jacob f. Dopsiaugh, at
Esergreen cemetery, Sunday May {
The funeral OF little Pearl Gran. the IA
montha old daughter OF Mr. and Mrs, III ii,
Gran took place at D. M, yesterday from III,
family residence, corner Of Bayou and Cline
streets, Rev ], G. Hudson officiating
Texas Lodge No knights of Pythiaa, a,
rs meeting last night. passed appropriate
resolutions upon the death OF Justin q White
lpe lodge also received a report from H. r.
NlAlF as representative to the grand lodge,
Rcvs. Seth Ward .ud A. E. Rector VINO
have some as delegates TO the Southern Meth
ooist Episcopal conference now In session al
Nashville. will make strong effort 10 secure
~ Houston the next meeting OF this impor-
tant conference
The Daughters az the Confederacy viii have
a meeting Friday morning at 1890 o'clock M
the Parish house, for the purpose OF making
arrangements for their house to- house can
Nass for subscriptions TO the public square
monument
The ladies OF the Macoabees San Iaclnto
hlva NO, 70, viii have an entertainment to-
nght at Bryan hail. 1t Win be musIeaI ana
literary In character. There will be a drill
W the st. Andrew Cadets and tnbieanx hv tha
knights OF the Maccabees
Police Officer Scott feels some nnnr,hens,o,
concerning the whereabouts OF his son Gland
VINO ieft home early yesterday norninF IN a
mix wagon going toward Harrisburg and mn
iate IN the evening had not returned 10 nix
nome. When he left home he was dressed in
straw nat black sack coat and blue nants
NJ, 9; Albrecht has made a microsconlc n.
vtstlsauon OF some rose bushes in Honston
recently and has determined thereby that IN
sscst injury being dope 10 these shrubs "A dis
Y the presence OK millions Of little ins,rt. a.
,na leaves good microscopes will show
'eeur1ess numher Of these insects fsedins a,
w lsht ana other parts OF the ttsh. th,,s az
suoying It's vitality. Mr.. Alhrscht says thss.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
ORANGE LOCALS.
New Court House Finally Received
by the County.

~ shN
Orange Texas, May S,--A G. Nichols,
deputy collector of customs at Sabine
Pass, was in Orange today tracing a pack
age of cigars shipped by express from
Sabine Pass and supposed to be stamped
with bogus revenue stamps, He concluded
his Investigations here and left this even
ing
The county commissioners met in spe-
eial session yesterday afternoon and
hpally received the new court house.
which had been conditonally received
Two weeks ago. The conditions having
been complied with, the building was
finally received and warrant ordered
drawn In favor OF the contractor for the
tull amount due him,
In the county court today Fred Brous-
sard' negro, was tried by Jury for car
rying pistol, and his punishment as
sessed at fine OF $3.50 This is one of
the heaviest fines for this offense ever
assessed In this county
A. r. Pace, prominent attorney from
Waco Is in Orange prospecting with a
view to locating here permanently.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
Personal MENTION.

Nj. J. u. Muldrow. Jr., Of Flewellen is at
the Bristol.
Mr. 9. J. scrrells of Dallas is domicilcd at
tho Bristol.
MI. A. l.. westbrook OF Ennis was in tho
city yesterday.
Mr.. j. l.. Pickens OF San Antonio is stop
ping AZ tho Bristol
| Mr.. John N. Gilbert was In the city yester-
day from beaumont.
| Mr.. NJ. s. McCullom OF Lutcher La, is reg
iatered at the Bristol.
Mr.. J. D. Read Of Fort Worth was visitor
| to Houston yesterday.
Mr.. w. D. Merrlck. prominent business
man Of Galveston, was Houston visitor yes
| terday.
Major n. D. Baer. receiver Of the Galveston
Street Railway company. was In the city yes
terdsy
Miss Carrie Rsubln Of jacksonville is visit
Ing Mr.. and Mrs. Drilling at 1915 Franklin
,enue
Mr.. w. H. Hicknell, well known travelling
man from New York, has apartments at the
Bristol
Mrs. NJ @. B. Thomas and son OF shreve-
p0rt arrived and Joined MIR. Thomas at tho
Eristol
Mrs. Dan Woods and her little son, Willie.
have gone to Cuero to visit relatives for a
few days
A. People Of Dallas, agent for George u.
| Barnard e Co. of St Louis, paid the businesy
| oihce OF The Post pleasant call yesterday.
| Police officer Gus Albefs is out OF the city
on a weeks vacation On his return he Will
resume his position as mounted patrolmau
Mrs. D, NJ. Garvin OF 1912 Texas avenue left
lat night on the International and Great
Northern fast mai for Cleveland, Ohio, where
she will spend the sumner
Mr.. Gordon y. Nicholson who for the past
nine months has held the position OF chemist
for the National Cotton OIL company OF this
city, has gone to New Orleans to accept a
similar position with an oil company in that
| city.
| Mr.. Robert Clarke OF the Maverick Clarke
| Printing house OF San Antonio and one OF the
founders of the Clarke & Courts establishment
| a. Galveston. was in the city yesterday on
| his way to Austin Mr. Clarke worked for E
II. Cushing in this city as foreman on the
old Houston Telegraph In 1859, and lived here
until 1867, when he moved to Galveston. He
was busy yesterday trying to locate some OF
the old landmarks of 1867, but they were few
and far between.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04

IN tne evening twilight of winter time.
when The hre sparkles and CLOVIS and
uanees upon the hearth, there are dreams
elu an castles of the future in the flames
iol the young woman who sits and gazes
INTO them, Whether these air castles will
ever become realities, is largely matter
10 woman can hope to be conteuted
VIE, the mistress of happy home and the
nother OF healthy children who suffers
nom weakness and disease OF the delicat.
organs that are distinctly feminine All
!ne air castles that she builds will crumhIa
mo dust, unless she takes measures to cor.
,sc' the disorders from which she suffers
~ fierce's Favorite Prescription Is a most
i've cure for all disorders Of these most
sensitive organs II makes them strora
nneal.hy and vigorous, 1t prepares a wou,a,
ior happy wifehood and healthy mothe,,
hoou' II rohs maternity of its peril ard
OF nearly all pain II insures children u,;tL
strong healthy constitutions. Thousa,ds
OF women have testified TO its marysIo,,s
merits, for nursing mothers il Is the hest
supportive tonic '-e "est
When dealer urges some substitute. ~.
tninking of the larger profit he,ll ~ ataa
not of your welfare - "'SAe-
=. ABOUT SLY years ago my wife became afa;.,.a
49,, mnh aisptasement, carSiug inflammation srJ
t9 i"sE pain writes Rev l. l. coppedpr ri si,'s
iNaiiihan Co, Texas. She could net st,na -,
t,.t ~ oi ct ~ any position but what she snp
n. ~ s n. bearing down pain Rot hers 49,
~. !. - rlesves favoriic Prescription ,rh;ch
49,, zen ionrd was helping her 50 she ~.
inr'll che had taken siS Nsities ssne. ssPt on
tie old troa6,en "oinsH from
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
A Premature Child.

Yesterday afternoon as some negro chill
dren were playing near a gully In Lang's
grove, near Lyons avenue, In the Fifth
ward, they found the body of a premature
negro baby, about eight inches long, which
appears to have been buried there but had
been scratched up by some dogs and was
exposed when the children found IT, They
tied string about It's neck and were drag
cling 1t home through the streets, saying to
some parties who intercepted them, that
they thought It was a monkey. Chief
Blackburn E. I'd Justice Malsch were mott
fed and upon viewing the body and finding
no clew MS to its parentage. they had It
turned over to the undertaken for burial.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
LOCAL NOTES.

Work OF the police for the month o
April, as reported by Marshal Langhan
last night was the best ever filed with til,
city council This applies to the hnei
collected as well as the amount of worl
obtained from city prisoners,
At a meeting last night the Baptis
Young Peoples Union decided to give ar
ice cream festival together with a mu.
steal and literary entertainment at the
Auditorium Tuesday night. May 16. The
Constellation orchestra will assist In the
entertainment, the programme for which
will be published later.
The lawn fete given at the residence OF
Mrs. w. p. Ii, McFaddin last night was
successful beyond expectation. The ice
cream supply was exhausted at an early
hour but was recuperated by an order
from Cheshire. Pleasures of the enter
tainment were added TO by Mrs. FLORENCE
Long as a Gypsy fortune teller. The re-
ceipts exceeded $40.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
A Good Word for resa..


The State OF Texas, through its lesis
iature' is putting on record. once and TO,
all, its unalterable opposition to al,
vision of that magnificent common.
wealth. 1t is the Lone Star State. con.
tanning over 274,OOO square miles, and
capable Of sustaining population of 25.-
Ovo 200 persons without the slightest dit.
neully' II is the largest State in the
Union and u proposes to retain that dis
tlnction to the end. N'S
we congratulate Texas! MAY II ever re
nam great and glorious, one and indivisi-
pie, the state of fighters and of square
Ieet; OF history and hogs; of courage and
ealie; OF whisky and wheat; OF live man
;, i've stock; of good law and hard
i.p1or; OF brave men and noble women:
OF fresh air and free farms; OF statesmen
anu stoekmen; Of sorghum and snakes:
Of preachers and prairie dogs: of politics
ana peosns; of harbors and health.
imperial Texas The greatest gateway
~ tne greatest gulf and the widest omen
aoor 70 the emigrant and the capitalist an
,ne tacs OF Gods earth. one Of tas
'nnkes, and enc Of the greA,ett re,n.
n0nweai'hs' an empire IN itself. Wits
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
BUDGET FROM BEAUMONT
A Channel Across Sabine Lake Likely to
Be Recommended.
SMALLPOX HAS BEEN STAMPED OUT
Committees For The Merchants As
ISOLATION Have been Appointed.
Church Picnic--Local Notes.

Beaumont, Texas. May 3.--Lieutenant
J. l.. Brownlee, assistant to Major James
b. Quinn, government engineer In charge
OF harbor improvements at Sabine Pass,
was In the city last night en- route from
Sabine Pass to his headquarters In New
Orleans. The engineer corps which re-
Gently examined Sabine lake with the
view of ordering a resurvey OF the pro-
posed ship channel across that body OF
water so as to make the deep water In the
Sabine and Neches rivers continuous to
/deep water at Sabine Hass selected Lieu
tenant Brownlee to make the survey
Since assignment to this duty Mr..
Brownlee has been at Sabine Pass going
over the soundings and estimates of the
former survey, and last night he informed
The Post correspondent that he was of the
opinion that the ship channel would be
recommended by the engineers without
making a resurvey
With regard to the route OF the channel
Mr. Brownlee said 1t was very improbable
that the government would consider any
proposition other than through the lake.
lie had given considerable thought to the
piuSllSuD4lly VI BANtuulhS luS w ~
channel, and was of the opinion that II
suitable arrangements were made the
government would extend that channel up
to the Neches and Sabine rivers.
Mr.. Brownlee would not explain what
he meant by suitable arrangements but
he intimated that IL the government ex-
pressed desire or Willingness to purchase
the Port Arthur channel the owners might
demand an exorbitant price. This intima-
ton can be construed to mean that II par
ties Interested could arrange so that the
Port Arthur channel could be purchased
for reasonable amount by the govern
ment, the government would purchase and
extend it inland to the Sabine and Neches
riyerg
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
eating Rendy for DALLAS.

The bowling contingent of the Turn
verein are making preparations for their
return game with Dallas next Sunday to be
played on the Houston alley. The boys
had good practice last night and they say
they propose to redeem themselves when
they get the Dallas boys on their own
alley. All the alleys at the Turnveren
have been remodeled and made of a stand
ard kind and the Houston boys are prac-
ticIng strictly UP to the rules that govern
prize bowling. A delegation OF bowlers
from Galveston will also be hero Sunday,
when the matter Of arranging for bow
ling circuit will be discussed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.

The executive board OF the Merchants
association of Beaumont met in the store
OF Louis Mayer last night and appointed
the following committees:
Entertainment T. Gossett, chair
man, NJ j. Goldstein, P. II, Weiss, H. l..
Ostebee, w. r. Caswel, r. w. Shepard.
Transportation-Jame l.. Keith, chair
man; Leon r. Levy, II. Hrsch.
Advertising. j. Nathan, chairman:
Leo Mothner, l.. Schwartz.
Recepton-D. p. Wheat. chairman; g.
A. Hageman. Il. d. Rome Holmes Duke,
S. Fenberg.
Rules and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Mayer,
chairman; T w. Shepard NJ Hecht, e.
Szahr.
Observation-Disclosures L. Keith, chairman;
b. Deuster, William Kolter.
The committees are requested to begin
work Immediately, With the view of MAX
ing the Fourth OF July celebration the
greatest event In the history of the city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
cIrY couNcIL MnnrINc

Inc city council met in regular session
last night, but as the signature of Gov
ernor Savers to the new city charter is
ually expected. little except routine bust
ness was Transacted a street paving es-
Innate Innate OF work done, amounting to
S34tS, was approved; 1t was ordered thar
tne the paving brick he cushioned On two
inches instead OF one inch of sand
IRE alarm box was located
on Magnolia avenue: the opening of A
street In the south end was referred to A
special committee consisting of Aldermen
Ives Willard and Shepard and PROPOSE
tlon to pay the chairman Of the street and
bridge committee a salary was deferred
until arrival of the new charter. The coun-
GU aalourned suhIeot 10 call Of The MAYOR
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04

The meeting at tho business League yes
terday afternoon at 4 o'clock to take The
initial step toward the organization OF a
racing and driving association was adj
journed until Friday evening, May .. at
o'clock al the business League. There
is great deal Of interest manifested in
this organization and but for the uuavod-
able absence of Mr., W T. Berry at yes
terdny's meeting, a temporary organization
would have been perfected.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
Manager nergman's Bennett.

The east which win present The Light
ming Rod Agent continue in their 1aily
rchearsals and from all appearances the
production of that splendid farce comedy
on the occasion of Manager Ed Rsrgman's
benefit on Thursday, the nth instant. win
be success from every standpoint The
sale of tickets is exceedingly large so far
and the indications already point to a
crowded house.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
"AHEAp on LIouIn NJ ).

The Abbott apparatus for roo,ra
purifying air, an inexpensive device is,,s Hru
cd by native OF New Orleans. who Is nn',,
mere to interest parties IN manufaotnr,n, !.
ana territorial rights. II is indisnenssh,Ss
ior churches. theaters, hotels, ete or
wherever pure cold air is required yor
neat your homes in winter. Wbv no, cooi
s sSSn "a summer For particulars. Sec or
Abbott & Smallev.
SOC Main ST.. Room IL.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04

report, In which he announced that there
was no more smallpox at the detention
camp The four original cases had re-
covered several days ago and the patients
were discharged, and Dr. Fl. A. Barr, who
was stricken on April IS, is sufficiently
convalescent to be discharged tomorrow
leaving the camp clear. The doctor
handled the disease with commendable
efficiency and the expense to the city will
not be much In excess of $500.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
Fire on jackson street.

About o'clock last night Are occurred
at 27l3 Jackson street between Drew and
Dennis In a one-story slx-room cottage
occupied by Mr.. Maguln The building
was partially destroyed. 1t was insured
for $500 and the furniture for $3.50 There
was no one in the house at the time A
fire. was burning in a wood stove and a
gasoline stove was also in the kitchen.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
AFFECTS TEXAS cArrLEMEN

Fort Worth Texas. May S.-General Live
Stock Agent Pennington of the Santa Fc to-
day received wire that the interior depart
ment had ruled that all leases held by cattle
men IN the oioe and Ponea reservations, in
Oklahoma, must lie cancelled. The order. If
true, Mr. Pennington says. will affect over
6onoe head Of cattle recently moved from
Texas to that country
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
CHURCH PICNIC.

The Methodist and Baptist Sunday
schools will have their annual outing Fri
DAY and beautiful grove on Village
creek, point on the Gulf, Beaumont and
Kansas City railroad. has been selected
iof Tue picnic grounds These grounds
are regarded as ideal for picnic pIrposes
The picnic train viii leave the corner OF
Pearl aud Bowie streets at 7.45 o'clock
Friday morning aud the picnlckers will
be out on the grounds by o'clock. All
are invited.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
Daughters of Republic.

San Jacinto chapter, Daughters Of the
Republic will hold their annual meeting
at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon at the resi-
dence OF their president, Mrs. Or. Urwitz.
for the purpose of electing officers for the
current year. The meeting viii be an
Important one and the members request
full attendance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
Baldwih's NatatOrium,

farm for every toller and welcome for
every honest man.
Long may the noble flag of the Lone
Star State curl in the balmy breezes of the
gulf,
We all take off. our hats to Texasl
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
An EnioynhIe picnin.

The Woman's Reading club gave most
enjoyable picnic yesterday at Anger
hoffer's park. on the Harrisburg road
Delicious refreshments We're served from
tables garlanded with pretty and fragrant
mowers Those who were present describe
II as most delightful event.