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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-07

Colo.--Colorado. Wyoming. Utah, Mime.
sofa, North Dakota South Dakota, Mon.
tana. Arizona and New Mexico.
The term of service will be Cor the perio,
ending June 30. 1901, and the cnlistmcnts
made without restriction as to citizen.
ship ana educational qualifications"
The president has appointed Il ~ follow.
ing colonies for the volunteer regiments
Major James Bell, First cavalry: Captain
James s. Petit, First infantry bette,
known as colonel of tho Fourth iplmunes;
Captain Edward E. Hardin, who was colo
mel of the Second New York volunteers
in the war with Spain; Captain l.. A.
Craig, Sixth cavalry; Captain Luther r.
Hare, Seventh cavalry; Major William A
Kobbe; Captain Cornelius Gardner. Nine
teenth infantry.
The assignment OF volunteer colonies "a
regiments viii be as follows: Twenty
sixth, Rice; Twenty seventh Sel: TWEEN
ty-eghth, Petit; Twenty ninth, Hardin;
Thirtieth. Gardner; Thirty second Craig;
Thirty third. Hare; Thirty Nth. Kobbe.
The man designated for lieutenant colo
mel of the Thirty-fifth regiment will or
ganize ii and take 1t to the Philippines
when Colonel Kobbe will assume command
The following officers have been selected
for majors of the new regiments: First
Lieutenant Harry l.. Hawthorne, Sixth ar
tillery; First Lieutenant Walter C. Short.
Tenth cavalry; First Lieutenant E. Ander-
son, Tenth cavalry; Captain f. NJ. Steele
Eighth cavalry; First Lieutenant Albert
Laws, Twenty-fourth cavalry; First Lieu
tenant George l.. Byrum First cavalry;
Second Lieutenant Joseph Wheeler. Jr.,
Fourth artillery.
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CALLED TO CONFERENCE.
Democrats Are Asked to Meet h Chicago
July 70.
THOROUGH ORGANIZATION IS IFS OBJECT.
Timetable League Of the Ohio vaassy
Has Issued the Call-otAer
Political Nows.

covinston, KY, July e--The organiEa-
t'on committee OF the League Of Bimetailio
clubs OF the Ohio valley today sent out
circulars to all States inviting democrats
to meet at noon Thursday, July 20. at the
Palmer house, In Chicago. to devise plans
for more thorough organization, espe-
clnlly in the pivotal States OF Ohio. In
diana. Illinois and New York. The Ma
tional democratic committee will meet at
the Palmer house. July 20.
The circular is signed by Judge James
T. Tarvln, chairman. and Allen W. Clark,
secretary, and concludes as follows: "The
committee is Inviting to this meeting DEM
ocrats from all over the Union who are
known to favor the readoption of the Chi
cago platform OF 1895 and who are OPP
posed TO anything In the nature OF q COM
promise or concession as to any prin-
ciplo involved In that platform The
league which appointed this committee is
particularly and primarily Interested in
the cause OF himetalism at 16 to l and will
work especially for its advancement,
though 1t is assured that the National con-
vention will also declare against trusts
aud imperialism"
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BENEFIT GAMES.
Houston and Galveston VIII Play
Saturday and sunday.

Houston and Galveston VIII Play
Saturday ana Sunday.
1t now appears that Galveston and mol
Houston was responsible for the league
going under; the management of the Sand
Crabs found that the floods would prevent
tho team taking the road and so notified
Houston.
The players are stranded and need
money to get away on. They are willing
TO work for It and to this end there Will
be two games here, one Saturday and
one Sunday. Tho opposing team will be
the Galveston club, and real ball is prom
Used.
The Buffaloes were treated we'll at Gal
weston their hotel bill was squared and
they we're given enough to get home on.
They are under no expense save hotel bill
for the visiting team. thanks to Eisen-
folded and Dermody, and with a liberal
patronage they will be enabled TO get
home in shape, These will be the last
two games OF professional bali for good
long while TO come and /, is expected
that there will be a large attendance OF
lovers of the sport. They are promised
the worth OF their money,
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SHORT NEWS STORIES.

cHICAGO.--The Western Stove Manu-
facturers met here and advanced prices
per cent.
SAN FRANCISCo.-An earthquake
shock was felt throughout the State' No
damage is reported.
BoNNEY, Acknowledgements the be-
nign chief, has been captured and executed
by Lieutenant Gapbet.
cuICAGo.-The National Amateur Press
association elected officers; the president
is Theodore b. Thiei.
PARIs.-Before the Venezuelan arbitra-
lion commission Sir Richard Webster. the
pritish attorney general, continued his ar
gument in behalf of the case or Great BTU
ain. rs,
cuIcAGo.-Charles B. Brown of Chi
o.so who is engaged In the novelty az
vaSfisina and promoting business, hled
nstition in bankruptcy in the United states
dp;strict court. scheduling his liabilities az
81 68s0 7s. while his assets were placed
at S. :,
RICHMOND, va.--Major Augustus n
nrewry. owner OF the historic Westovel
estate on James river, IL dead in this clty'
aged So. He has been prominently iaehti-
ned with the business interests OF hlcn-
mond. was major In the Confederate
army.
HUNTSVILLE, Ky.--The report OF
rronosed consolidation of the Soutnern
and Huntsville and Nashville railroads IS
not credited In railroad circles here. An
attemnt TO reach the higher officials OF
the louisville and Nashville was unsuc-
cessful
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THE SEEK ERs OF FORTUNES.
Copper River Miners Return EDpt
Hnnded-tSIondlIkc Londed.

Copper River Miners Return Empty
Handed-f<lOndiI<crs Londed.
Seattle, Wash. July 6.--The two ex-
treme results of the search for gold in
Alaska were presented In strong contrast
today. when the steamer City of Tokepa
arrived from the North. Miners walked
down the gangplanks, trembling under the
weight OF the gold dust they carried.
Miners from Copper river followed stag
gering from weakness and disease con-
tracted In the terrible North. The Klon-
dikers wore new suits. Those from Cop
per river were still in the blanket clothes
they wore when they left civilization and
nearly every one had roll OF blankets
under his arm.
The Topeka also brought details Of the
drowning OF four mon at Five Finger rap
ids. They were l.. Green. Seattle; H.
Moulin. Whitby Island, Wash; H. Dingiey.
Victoria. B. c.; William Holman. Whitby
Island. Wash.
j. +. Manyon, v. w. Haywood and
Judge Ostrander. who were the richest
men on board. had about 400 pounds Of
dust between them.
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SPANISH RlSONERS FREED.
AGUiNALDO HAS ISSUED A DECNEE
FOR THEIR RELE.SE.
A Number of Civilian Prisoners Have
Already Arrived nt Manila
From 1'arlac.

Manila July Z, a. m.-The Spanish
conference with Aguinaldo regarding the
surrender of the Spanish prisoners in the
hands OF the Fllipinos returned here las
night. Chairman Del Rio OF the commits
sion said the release of all the prison
ers had been practically arranged for, but
IL would be necessary to consult the Span
ish government before the agreement could
be ratified. He declined to give the terms
OF the arrangement. He asserted, how
ever, that Agunaldo had already issued
a decree for the release of the Spanish Of
ficers and sick soldiers.
The commissioners, with the remnant
of the Spanish garrison OF Baler, on the
east coast of Luzon. and number of civil
ian prisoners, were escorted by Filipino
soldiers from Tarlac to the American out
posts at San Fernando and came to Ma
Mia. The troops of the long defense OF
Baler, where the Spaniards resisted an in
surgent siege for more than year, formed
picturesque band. Lieutenant Martin.
the only surviving officer, marched them
through the streets. There are only TWEEN :
ty-two and most OF them are mere boys in
faded blue uniforms and red shirts. They
are barefooted. A crowd of Spanish men
and women embraced them, weeping and
shouting their praises.
They tell remarkable story. 1t APP
pears that the captain several times pro-
posed 10 surrender. but the soldiers re-
fused Finally, some months ago, he tried
to raise white flag. Thereupon Lieuten-
ant Martin killed him with his own sword.
Their food supply gave out entirely week
ago and they surrendered to the Fllipinos
with all the honors of war. They were
allowed to keep their arms and they saw
they marched from Baler with Filipino
escort and carrying guns through several
insurgent camps. everywhere being cheered
a nd fetpd
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ToDAY's ENTRIES.

six furongs, selling Fourth Ward III
Flora G. Solution. Saratoga, Nellie Baker 1903
St Vrain, Joe Doughty. Villamar l02. Pilgrim
/ 3d.. Mona B, Armistead, Katie Gibbons
Five furlongs, 2-year- olds-The Rush. Vel
dlnst lis, Sue johnson 1l5 Bill Garrett, silenr
Friend III. Rose Caron. Gussie Fay, Little
Lizzie, Felix Bard, Two Slippers. Fine Shot
Canrobert. Sylvan, Rose Fonso, Rose Eric
olga l0s.
Mile and seventy yards selllng--wilson 1l3
Czarowitz. Gomez 1903. Domestic los, Arblast
Chancery 81, limp 81, Andrew johnson 81,
Helen Paxton So
Six furlongs seilins--wiReins. Trombone,
peekman III. Belle Ward 1o9 HI Kollar e
Easter Card. Cathedral. DR.. Graves 102. Ho-
henstauffer, Danish. Also Ran II 30. Miss Ed
wards 81. Fox Il CUTLER, Miss Mae Day. Dl-
nornis 81.
Five and a half furlongs--G llssando, Chick
amauga 11s. Dissoiute, Peter Duryea. Leo
Noster Go There Fair American III, San &C.
ella. Badnage los, Maud Wallace ll5.
six furlongs. selling-5angamon. ST. Augus-
tine King Gold ia Eismore 1l2 Fremont III.
Necklace. War Bell Black and Tan. Barrisso,
Adowa. Silver Set 1903, EulalIe, Belle OF st.
Louis Nancy Till 107.
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wILI, NOT FUSE WITH DEMOCRATS.
The Populists of Indiana Will NOmt-
nntc "a NntIonnL TIclSet.

hNte
Terre Haute, Ind, July 6,-Mortimer G.
Rankin. chairman of the popullst Ma
tional committee. said this afternoon that
the populis,s would not form a fusion with
the democrats for the reason that the
populists will hold their National con-
vention one month prior to that of either
the democrats or the republicans. Tho
populists will prepare their own platform
and nominate their own candidates. The
time for the National populist convention
will be fixed when one of the big political
parties names the date for Its convention,
MIR Rankin stated that he was not Will
ing to say much concerning the party's
views for the approaching campaign. as it
has been the desire Of the central commit
tee TO leave the other two political par
ties in the dark as regards It's movements
and plans. He stated that the party was
split UP In its views, but 1t was hoped
that every one would be brought to one
course before the convention met.
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$1,000 MEN FOR OTIS.
The Administration VIII Enlarge
It's subjuRntion Force.

Washington, July 6.-Plans for the vol
unteer army have again been broadened
and instead of 10000 men General Otis Ia
to be given nearer $4,000. President Nc
Kinley has decided 10 organize ten regi-
nents of volunteers in the United states
instead OF seven. These Will be IN addl-
ton to the recruits for the two or three
skeletonized regiments at Manila. IL
other words. General Otis is to have twelve
or thirteen volunteer regiments. They VIII
be organized with maximum strength Of
1926 and thirteen of them Will make
reinforcing army OF the respectable size
of II 2as. When General Otis gets all the
regulars assigned 10 him ne VIII nave
29 500 OF that class of troops. The two
forces will therefore approximate $1,000
exclusive OF the hospital corps.
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KENTUCKY REPUBLICANS.
The GovernOrship Nomination VIII
Probably Go to Taylor.

The Governorship Nomination VIII
Probably Go to TnylSr.
Frankfort, KY, July 6.-The movement
started last night to stampede to John w.
Yerkes for the republican nomination for
governor the forces OF all the candidates
but Attorney General Taylor practically
collapsed today and there are now strong
indications that Attorney General Tay-
lor's name will be the only one presented
to the convention. The Stone Pratt forces
concede Taylor GA uncontested votes and
that Taylor can. organize the convention.
Taylor's managers claim 1854 votes UP to
date and expect Saturdays county con-
yentions TO run his vote up to 1900, S4S
being required to nominate.
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JErFnIEs AT HOME.
Champion Pug Was Met with m
Rrnkr nmnI.

San Francisco, July 6--Jim Jeffries, the
champion pugilIst OF the world, arrived
here this evening from New York. He
was met at tho depot by large crowd
of admirers who welcomed him amidst the
strains OF a brass band hired for the occa-
sioli
Among those who welcomed the return
ing pugnllst was Mr.. Jeffres, Sr., who has
been conducting revival services in this
State and praying for his sons defeat in
tho hope that defeat would tend to make
him better in his mode of life. Paternal
pride cast aside this prayer today and the
old gentleman seemed very happy when
the champions strong hand grasped his
this evening The pugillst received an
enthusiastic reception at Woodwards pa
yiliOu.
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st. Loui. Result,.

st. Louis, July e.--The features at the Fai,
Grounds today were the two handicaps, which
were won by salvarze. II to ! shot, and
Richard j.
Mile and seventy yards--Livadia. Sir Joseph
Lister Ransom. Time 1:49A.
Maiden 2-year-ods. Ave and half fur
ongs-Iiachmeister, Glen Lake, Haviland,
Time LII.
Five and half furlongs-Sehnell Loufer.
Wood Trce, Seglranca. Time 1.1115.
OwporB' handicap, one mle--Salyarze,
Meadowthorpe, Flresde. Time 1884.
Six furlongs. handicap-Richard j. Apple
Jack, Pat Morrssey. Time 1:i6A
Mile and seventy yards, seliing--Forbush
Eitholin, Rebel Jack. Time 80.
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Pay Did Not Begin with Commission.

Washington. July 6.-The acting comp
troller of the treasury today rendered a
decision that Rear Admiral w. T. Sampson
is not entitled to the pay of that grade
frcm August TO- 1898, when he was COM
miseioned by the president, to March A
last. The comptroller holds that the ad-
vancement in numbers under section 1906
does not create vacancy from the time
when the president decides to recommend
such advancement nor is any vacancy
created prior to the date when the senate
copcurs in the presidents recommended
ton,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-07
TO TAKE CENSUS OF CUBA.
Governors of the Provinces VIII
MIME the Men.


Name the Men.
Havana, July 6.--Goyernor General
Brooke has called upon the provisional
governors to nominate able men to take
the census in the various provinces and to
telegraph the name OF the headquarters AZ
soon as possible. He says that there Will
be no radical change in the plans for CEN
sus taking which he outlined last March.
Collector Bliss has formed civil SER
vice board, consisting OF himself, the
deputy collector, the comptroller ana tnt
chief inspector. Hereafter all applicants
must pass an examination under rules pre-
pared by the board for securing position
in the customs service
No alarm 10 felt by the authorities In
consequence OF the existence Of one or two
cases OF yellow fever here What has nap
pened is only what was expected and the
best medical opinion is that the fever VIII
this year reach the lowest point known In
many years.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-07
RAILROAD CONSOLIDATION.
Vnnderbilts Have Absorbcd thu
PENNSYLVANIA.

VnnderhiltN Have AbrOrbcd the
PENNSYLVANIA.
New York, July THE Times says: The
New York Central has entered into COM
pact with the Pennsylvania railroad and
the two systems are now practically one
The compact was planned by w. x. Van
derbilt. who is now the largest stockholder
of the Pennsylvania. This will put an end
to the competition for the control OF the
New York, New Haven and Hartford sys-
tenn. and the Boston and Maine. for which
both systems have been bidders.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-07
SITUATION IMpnovING.

IL II Not Believed the Disease VIII
Spread.
Havana. July 1.-TWO cases OF yellow
fever have been reported today.
Surgeon Major Davis does not believe
the disease will spread. He says at this
time there are always a few cases OF the
fever. Every effort will be made TO pre-
vent its spread
General Ludlow is satisfied that 1t ID
impossible as yet 70 keep yellow fever out
OF Havana.
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well as for the United States. Every loyal
American should support the administra-
ton in its efforts to determine the strife
and to set UP a good government In the
Philippines. | am glad to be able to lend
my aid to the government at this time
VIXEN II Is IN need OF support. shall place
myself at the disposal OF General Otis and
endeavor 10 do my duty as soldier"
General Wheeler is making preparations
to leave Saturday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-07
Harlem Results.

Chicago, July s--seyen turlongs, selling
Springer. Harry Lee, Forensic. Time 1.2sA.
Seven furiongs-Brulsre, Isen. Teutons.
Time 1888.
One mile. selling-Pay the Fiddler. LORI
Zeni J r.. Time l:biK.
Five and a half furlongs-Barred. Dick Fur
her Franglble limo 1919
Six furlongs-Eyelyn Byrd, Antiquary. Nora
one mile, seiiins-- cuirassier. sunburst. Ref
ugee Time 1:52h.
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THE DRITIsH BOAT.
Shamrock TO He Tried Ont by the
Britannia

Britannia.
New York, July GA dispatch 70 the
Herald from London says: There 10 TO be
a trial OF speed between the Shamrock
and the Britannia. Wednesday morning
Sir Thomas Upton and Mr.. Fife landed
al SOUTHAMPTON for q short cruise on their
steam yacht and have decided that the
Shamrock shall have trial with another
yacht. The Daily Mail is authoritiveiy
informed that the spin will take place be-
tween the Shamrock and Britannia at the
end OF this week or ~ the beginning OF
the next.
Needles
To give an idea of the new boats spars.
IL may be stated that the girth or the
mainmast at the cross trees ID upward OF
sixty inches. while the spinnaker boom
from the deck reaches above that point.
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Charter Oak Park,

Hartford. Conn: July s.-The racing at
Charter Oak Park drew large crowd today
Pace. 2:21-Rod Rover won the hrst, fourth
and fifth heats; best time 2:leA. Fred w
won the second and third heats. Best time.
PITY Kaugar also started
Trot 2.22-Baron March won In straight
heats: best time 2:1b, Edith Rowe. Viola.
Hst,ie D. and Baron Victor started.
Pace, 2:04-Prince Alert won In straight
heuis; best time. 2:o7h. Pearl Onward also
etarted
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TO Help Indigent warmers.

washington. July 6.-Representatives Of
the Cuban committee on reconstruction
called on the president today to urge the
diversion Of portion Of the Cuban charity
fund to the purchase OF farming imple-
ments and live stock for the INDECENT
farmers instead OF deyoting the entire
fund TO the purchase OF rations for the
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SERVICES RECOGNIZED.
The President Expressed His Appre-
citation of the Volunteers.

VI He ITesIueHt 1LNUreSscu d1s AppFc-
citation of the Volunteers.
Washington, July 8.-The president to.
day found an opportunity in connection
with the visit to the White House of a
Pennsylvania delegation to express in a
semi-public manner his appreciation of the
services Of the volunteer forces in the
Philippine archipelago.
II should" he said, like to have an
opportunity to take by the hand and thank
every individual member OF the volun-
teer forces for remaining in the Philip
pines and assisting in the work there be-
yond the time required of them by the
terms of their enlistment"
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To Allow No Commissions.

Portland, Ore. July 6.-Before the Ma
tional Editorial association today the com
mittee on reports Of officers reported in
dorsing the opinion expressed by President
McCabe on the subject OF advertising
agents and recommends that no commits
sions be allowed. but that agents be re-
CURED TO collect from advertisers.
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HARMONY PREVAILS.
iRepub1Icans Recommend Supervfs-
lnAA

ors for the 1000 Census
Jackson, Miss, July 6.-The republican
State executive committee met in jack
son this afternoon for the purpose of con-
sidering the disposal OF the four census
superyisorships allotted to the party In the
State. After harmonious session, at
which all factional differences were laid
aside. the committee agreed upon four
supervisors to be recommended. Two are
colored and the other two are white.
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ALASKAN BOUNDARY.
Neither salisbury Nor chonte
VIII Yield.

VIII Yield.
WushinEton July 8.--AmbRs-
sailor Choate and Lord saiis--
bury are almost dead locked
over the modus vivcndi Tx
ing the Alaskan boundary.
Neither aide Will accept the
provisions proposed by the
othcr,thc Canadians demands
ing the inclusion Of their
Porcupinc country and the
American the placing Of the
boundary line northwcstcrly
from IA point two miles above
Nluckwan.
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COTTON YARN oombine.

Trenton. N. r.. July 6.--The New Eng
land Cotton Yard company. with an su-
thorized capital OF si1.5ooo0o, hled papers
of incorporation with the secretary Of
state today. The company 10 formed 70
weave cotton, hAx. jute and linen.
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To Form pemocratlc cInh..

Columbus. Mo-. July Ga meeting be-
gan here today having for It's object the
formation of State league of democratic
clubs. The gathering will be addressed
tomorrow night by w. j. Bryan.
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WHEELER is GLAD.

Thinks the "RebeIIion" Should BE
Stamped Out.
Washington, July General Wheeler Is
much pleased with his assignment to the
Philippines. 81 believe. now that the re-
bellion is on, 1t should be stamped out"
he said tonight THE sooner 1t is done
the better 1t will be for the Filipinos. as
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-07

New York, July 6.--over a triangular
course OF thirty miles In comparatively
light winds the new Iselin Morgan yacht
Columbia today vanouished the Vanderbilt
yacht Defender and convinced tho yachts
men who saw the royal struggle that she
is worthy Of defending the precious trophy
which Sir Thomas lipton and his merry
tars hope 10 take back with them In the
Shamrock next fall.
The Columbia foresails and clup topsails
are anything but perfect, demonstrating TO-
day that In a general way she will need
good deal OF tuning up. Yet, based upon
the showing she made as a better boat thaa
the Defender under adverse conditions, the
nautical shsrps are strongly convinced
that Sir Thomas will said home without
the silver mug, the possession OF which
has given us tho yachting supremacy OF the
world since 1851.