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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-15
PAYMENT OF CUBAN TROOPS.
GOMEZ WILL HAVE ANOTHER con-
FERENCE WITH BROOKE.
General Rodriguez says the Talk of
Revolt Against Americans Comes
from sanEuiIly's Crowd.

Havana. May f4.-Gereral Gomez has
sent message to Governor General
Brooks that he will do himself the pleasure
Of calling at headquarters tomorrow for a
further conference regarding the pay
ment OF the Cuban troops, The appoint
ment for the interview Is the result Of
a direct inquiry as to what Gomez in
tended to do In view of the resignation
and non appearance of all the Cuban Of
fcers named by him to represent The sew
eral corps in the distribution OF the
100000
General Brooke is determined TO Gisre-
gard for the present the reports that
reach him from various sources regard
ing the intention of Gomez to withdraw
his support OF Governor General Brooke
in the island
The Cuban general. Rafael Rodriguez.
speaking for Gomez, today said tina. the
reports of a difference with General
Brooke were absolutely untrue. The at
iitude Of Gomez, he declared, had under
OF the Cuban army, as we'll as the rank
and file, continued to support Gomez as
they always had. He fatty denied that
there had been any meeting Of Cuban Of
flcers at which Gomez was present. or held
with his approval, where a decision had
been reached not to surrender the arms
and he explained that all the talk about
a revolt in the army against the surrend-
ering OF the arms was the work OF mem
bers Of The former military assembly, a
group Of indictments behind Manuel San
gully, who can giyo no trouble.
The mortgage holders viii hold a meet
ing tomorrow 70 fx upon a basis for a
proposition looking to the private agree
ment with their debtors. Any agreement
must be signed by all the creditors and
debtors or the scheme will not be feasible.
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much enthusiasm as the previous ones,
and the next day our ambassador found
that he had stirred up. quite little
hornets nest when lie read gone OF the
cri; cisms q his speech.
The Globe was particularly hard hit by
th. ambassadors illusions, and said
1T really seems that President Mckinley
was right in exhorting his ambassador 10
avoid very much speaking Mr.. Choale
has put his fsot IN It. He secs things IN
a curious perspective II he puts Sampson
on a level With Nelson. Nelson was q
strong man, but he was certainly not a
Sampson He was only blind In one eye,
but could always see his enemy well
enough to get at close quarters with him.
TIE same paper. evidently still in III
hnmor Owe Mr.. Choste's remarks, takes
the opportunity to have little fling az
President Mckinley anent the story Of
his narrow escape from being run over
and his sudden trip 10 Hot Syringe Va
u Eays. "a sigularly unfortunate presi-
dent he appears TO oe-always In hot
water Of some kind
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There seems to be some uncertainty
about the appropriation for the work on
the Texas City channel Colonel Mac
kenze of the chief OF engineers onlce has
come TO the conclusion that no sppropr'a-
ton was really made. and consequently
there are no funds available for tie era-
ployment OF inspectors to look after The
work The law says:
The secretary of war is hereby author
lied to enter into contract or contracts
for deepening the present channel north cf
Pelican island from Galveston harbor to
Texas City. Texas, to depth OF Is feet
and 100 feet wide at the bottom at j Gust
not to exceed $3.50 900, of which an punt
500 00o shall be paid whenever 1t snail
satisfactorily appear TO the secretary of
war through army engineers that ssii
channel has been deepenea to a depth OF
81 feet. and thr remainder Of the price
shall be paid when the whole work has
been completed in a manner satisfactory
10 the secretary OF war,
Under this provision Colonel Macken lie
holds that the work will have TO ne done
by the contractors without government
supervision and that their pay will haze
to come frotn subsequent congress
The secretary Of war has taken no action
yet with regavl to the report OF Colonel
Richie on the Buffalo bayou improvement.
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A LIVELY RIOT in PITTSBURG.
POLES ATTEMPTED TO LYNCH s.
ToRolLAN AND CONDUCTOR.
Cause-Fought for Half an Hour
with the Police.

PittsburE. May 14.-Pennsylvania avenue
and Twenty second street was the scene
today Of riot which threatened for u
tine to reach serious proportions, hut
fortunately no one was rerlously injured.
A consolidated Traction car in coming
along the avenue struck and horribly
mangled Polish child.
While the dead body was being tslen
from under the car a crowd of several
hundred Poles gathered aud became so
ineensed at the sight tina: they attacked
the motorman and conductor with the
intention of lynching them.
When squad OF police officers at
tempted TO intercede the mob made a
Dash and desperate battle followed. last
ing half an hour. by which time re-
Inducements arrived and the rioters were
dispersed, many Of them being much the
verse for the rought usage the policemen
were compelled to resort to. Five Of the
rested.
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Nephew of Jenerson Davis pend.

New Orleans. May 14.-News comes to the
city of the death, in Boise City, Idaho, May
/, of Colonel B. T. Davis, the last surviving
nerhew of jefferson Davis bearing that name
and so years of age He was son of Samuel
Davis and Lucy Throckmorton OF Mississippi,
endgrated TO California with the forty miners,
became a prominent citizen there. and later
in Idaho where he owned several silver mines.
He leaves an illustrious name and hlsnly
esteemed character behind him, a wife, two
grown sons and daughters, and a sister, Mrs.
Helen NJ. Heary Of North Bend plantation
Rapides parish, and many friends TO mourn
his lnss
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cnoArE PUT HIS root IN rr.
BritIshers Didn't Like Comparison
of Nelson with sampson.

BritIshers Didn't Like Comparison
of Nelson with sampson.
New York, April 1.-THE Herald 8
cable from Londen says While proverb-
Tally slow. the Britisher is at the same
time very thln-sklnned when anything
concerning his idols is attacked.
Ambassadors choate mas gotten him
self into a little hot wateer on account OF
his speech at the British and Foreign
Sailors Society on Monday. Mr.. choste.
in his easy. eloquent style dilated on the
excellence Of the British sailor. and men
toned In the most euloglstic manner the
exploits OF Nelson But he should have
stopped al this. Instead. he continued,
and said that America had brought for
ward two new heroes 10 stand side by
eide with Nelson. eour Dewey and our
Sampson.
This remark was not received with as
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-15
THE READING WRECK.
Death Roll Now Twenty-nine and
VIII ProhahIY Re Added In


Reading, Pa, May 1.-THE total number of
dese as result of the Friday collision on the
Pennsylvania and Reading railroad at Exeter
reached twenty-nine today William D. Jen-
kins of Norristown died today at the hospital
at that place. or the large number OF III
iured persons still in the hospitals here three
arc in a serious condition and small hope Is
entertained fo- their recovery. They are VII
liam Friedelhorn Thaddeus E Eadle and
George w Holmes, all OF Norristown
AT OF the dead here have been Identified
ana all the bodies have been claimed by rcla-
tives or friends and have been sent to their
various homes. fhe body which was yester
day thought to be that OF c. y. Howell OF
Phoenixyille, Pa, was today positively identi-
fed as that of Captain Charles r. Street of
Philadelphia,
The question as to who is responsible for
the catastrophe Is still being discussed here.
That some one blundered is generally admit
tee by the railroad men. The coroner will
begin rigid inquiry tomorrow.
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COLLEGES At WAX.
Students at Terre Haute, Ind, Make
Things Lively.

Terre Haute. Ind. May 1i.-All through
last night the uptown streets were flled
with squads OF yelling college men from
Indiana State Normal school For some
time there has been bad blood between
the students OF the two institutions re-
sulting from disputed ball game, Last
night 100 of the Polytechnic broke into
p, ] Kimmell's room and endeavored
to kidnap him. Kimmell, who is rhyei-
cal director IN the State normal. at the
point OF a revolver. compelled the col
leglans to retire. Later $50 normal men
acted as body guard for the physical d.
rector and there were frequent clashes
between the two colleges. The authorities
Of the two schools are taking active steps
to suppress further lighting
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Georre Mcleod MORALLY wounded and Tom
1owmans a negro standing Ia range, dan
Rerpusly sho. through the neck.
jim Norris who Is reported to have fred
the shot that killed Letter escaped without
scratch
The shooting took place at Iiancoek's COM
mlsSarv which at tho time OF the shooting
was filed with mill hands and customers
white and colored. and II SEEING a miracle
that no one else was hurt. Letter. the man
killed was foreman OF the fIancoek's mill
Mcleod belongs TO one OF the leading fam
lilies Of the county and Is a cousin of Norris
who did the killing,
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ANOTHER Town CAPTURED.
Lnwton's Scouts Take Possession of
san Ildef0nso.

Snn ndefonso.
New York, May 1.-THE Heralds Ma
Mia cable says; Twenty American scouts,
under the command OF Captains Case aud
Berkheimer, supported by two companies
Of the Minnesota and Oregon volunteer
regiments. aanked the insurgents at San
Ildefonso and captured the town.
The Filiplnos were so terrorized that.
although they fred 10000 rounds OF am
munition, they only slightly wounded one
scout. The Americans killed one insur-
gent officer and wounded six men.
The insurgents retreated TO San Miguel,
six miles northward of San Ildefonso.
Captured records show that 20 per
cent of the opposing nsurgent force has
been killed and wounded since Lawton's
advance began on May l,
General Rios, SPANS military repre-
sentative here, says the Inhabitants
Zamboanga, on the island OF Mindap
demanded arms from General AHnterc
defense against the landing Of the A.
can forces, but their request was re-
On account OF this refusal the
at midnight opened ire on the 8 I'll
from across the square with the
guns and rifles stolen from 2
Spanish gunboat recently sold
The natives were repulsed
loss. General Montero,
gineers, and Builea were era
Lieutenant Granada was s
one private soldier was
wounded.
The natives have cut
ply and other resource
at Zamboanga.
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Charged with Killing Hi. Daughter

BentonvilIe. Ark. May Al C. Butler,
prominent citizen living eighteen miles south
Of this place was lodged in jail here today
charged with the murder Of his l5-yaar.old
daughter Yesterday The girl was horribly
butchered. Ter head beng split open with
an axe and her throat cut.
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ALABAMA MINERS.
Three Hundred Men on N strilSe-Ts
4, L.

chattanooga, Tenn. May 14.-Threc
hundred coal miners of the New Coal Com
pany mine in this county went on strike
tonight. The company recently discharged
humber of the men because they be-
iionged to the Mine Workers unicn Pres
.leht smith OF the union demanded that
ia sAlI1s no uIsmeL II!M usuI qua shos gu
summer.
mere VIII be a meeting of the officers
sAd delegates from district No. ~ of
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Tennessee, Central division of Kentucky,
and No 20 of Alabama tomorrow to ar
range new scale of wages for the com
ing year. Il is stated that a demand Will
be made on the operators for a consld sra-
bic advance
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GEORGIA TRAGEDY,
An Unprovoized Murder = Two Men
Are Also Desperately Wounded

Mount Vernon Ca. May li.-Lsst ntsht az
Hsncocks mill six miles north Of this place.
a battle 10 death was fought between John
Letter on one eide and James Morris and
George Mcleod on the ether. apparently with
out rroyoestion John Letter was killed,
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NEW YoRK.-simong tho passengers who
arrived on the steamer cunityoa from Cuban
ports we're Mrs General Wilson, Miss Wilson.
Captain James Thompson, Us,A, and twelve
female nurses.
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does not mention the existence of yellow
fever at any pert.
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SITUATION
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TO So
Washington,
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of the militia
In the oper
was receive
Manila,
Lawton
Iron County register., 1899-12-14
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Argentine-Chin boundary.

A review of our relations with foreign
states is presented with such recommen-
dations as are deemed appropriate.
The long-pending boundary dispute be-
tween the Argentine Republic and Chill
an arbitral commission, which the
United States minister at Buenos Ayres
Progress has been made toward the
conclusion of a convention of eXtradition
with the Argentine Republic. Having been
States senate and ratified by Argentina. 1t
only awaits the adjustment of some slight
changes in the text before exchange.
8eIgian Restrictions Mitigated.
IT is gratifying to be able to announce
chat the Belgian government has miti-
.5f csttie ies from the Inited ed States to WHICH
Il referred in my last annual message.
Our Relations With Brazil.
a convention of extradition with Brazil
signed May IA, 1897, has been ratified by
1he Brazilian legislature.
During the past summer gin two national
brazilian ports on a friendly mission and
been cordially received.
4 Settlement With Colombia.
The claim growing out of the seizure of
Panama Star and Herald, by the authori-
ties of Colombia, has been settled, after
arreement. assessing at $4,000 the intem-
uity to be paid by the Colombian govern
ment in three installments of $1,000 each
Toward the end of october an insur-
rectionary disturbance developed in the
Colombian republic This movement has
thus far not attained any decisive re-
suit and is still in progress.
Controversy with Denmark.
Discussion of the questions raised by
the action of Denmark in imposing re-
strictions on the Importation of American
meats has continued without substantial
result in our favor.
The neighboring island republic of Santo
Domingo has lately been the scene of rev.
Olution, following long period of tran.
uuiliity 1t began with the killing OF
President Heureux in July last, and cui-
minated in the REIMBURSEMENT by the sue
ceeding vice-president of the reins CT
government to the insurgents
Sicaragua, Honduras and Salvador.
The experimental association of Mic
araeua Honduras and Salvador, under
the title of the Greater Republic OF Cen
@ral America, when apparently on the
@hreshoId of a complete federal organt-
wefior by the adoption of a constitution
mud tha formation OF q national leSis!a-
Iron County register., 1899-12-14
THE VOLUNTEER ARMY.


Since my last annual message. and in
obedience to the acts of the congress Nf
April y and %. 1898, the remaining vol
unteer force enlisted for the Spanish war.
consisting of 3i,SS4 regulars and 1lo sJ2
volunteers, with over 5.0JJ volunteer Of
fcerS, has been discharged from the Mill
tary service. OF the volunteers, 667 of
ficers and 14,SS1 men weIc serving in tine
Philippines, and /, ,650 of the regulars who
were entitled to be mustered out after the
ratification of the treaty of peace. They
voluntarily remained at the front until
their places could be filled by new troops.
The Force In the Philippines.
The force now in the Philippines con-
sists of 905 officers and S0,5TS regulars and
JS4 officers and 15,3SS of the volunteers.
making an aggregate of .499 officers and
45 soc men. When the troops now under
orders shall reach Manila, the force in the
archipelago viii comprise 2,051 officers ana
So 4S3 men The muSter-out of the great
volunteer afmy organized for the Spanish
war and the creation of new army, the
transportation from Manila to San Fran
cisco of those entitled to discharge and
the transportation of the new troops 10
take their places have been a work Of
Ercat magnitude wen and ably done. for
which too much credit cannot be given
tile war department.
In Cuba and Porto Rico.
During the past year we have reduced
Iron County register., 1899-12-14
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
InxuIar PostaI service.

In restoring peaceful conditions, orderly
rule and civic progress in Cuba, Porto
Rico and, so far as practicable in The
Philippines, the rehabilitation of the
postal service has been an essential and
important part of the work 1t became
necessary to provide mail facilities DoIh
for our forces of occupation and for The
native population To meet this require
ment has involved a substantial recon-
struction. The existing systems were SO
fTagmentary, defective and inadequate
that a new and comprehensive organIza-
ton had to be created.
Same system in Porto Rico.
Though Porto Rico and the Philippines
hold a different relation to the United
States, yet for convenience of administra-
ton, the same principle of an auron-
omous system has been extended to them.
The development of the service in all of
the islands has been rapid an1 successful
Dumestic Postal Service.
The domestic postal service continues to
grow with extraordinary rapidity. The ex-
pei ditureS and the revenues will each eA-
ceed S10O, 900, 600 during the current year.
Fortunately, since the revival of prosper
Gus times, the revenues have grown mucl:
faster than the expenditures, and there
IS every Indication that short period will
witness the obliteration of the annual 'ie-
faif
Iron County register., 1899-12-14
THE PHILIPPINE CEssION.
Ratified by Both Countries

On the 10th of December, 1885, the
treaty of peace between the United States
and Spain was signed. 1t provided, among
other things. that Spain should cefla to
the United States the archipelago know:
states should pay to. Spain the sum or
100000, and that the civil rights and
political status of the native inhabitants
oe the territories thus ceded to the United
States should be determined by the con
gress. The treaty was ratified by the
senate on the 9Th of February, 1899, ana
by the government of Spain on the eth
OF March, following. fhe ratifications
were exchanged on the 18th of April, atd
I'd of March tho congress voted the an,
contemplated by the treaty, and the
amount was paid over to the Spanish goH-
eminent on the 1st of May
Became United States Property.
In tl;is Mariner the Philippines came to
the United States. The islands were ceded
by the government of Spain, which had
been in undisputed possession of them foc
centuries.
The Paramount Authority.
That there should be no doubt as tn TIE
parnmSnnt nm9Iat afuth"rity there on the 1T,
must De no joint occupation with the in
surgents;'' that the Ua!ted States must
preSerEe the PEACE and p-otet@ perscfs
by their military and naval forces: thai
the Insurgents and all others must reco.;-
nize the military occupation ard authority
OF the United States.
Proclaimed 10 the Natives.
On the 21st of December. after the treaty
WAS SiSnaa, the commander OF the forces
of occupation was instructed TO an
noupce and proclaim in the most public
manner that we come, not as invaders and
conquerers. but as friends to protect the
natives in their homes, in their employ
ments. and in their personal and religious
rights. On the same day, while order
ing Gen. Otis to see that the peace should
be preserved in Iloilo, he was adnonished
that: 1T is most important that there
should be no conflict with the insurgents
The Philippine Commission.
Or the 21st Of January I announced my
intention of dispatching to Manila COM
mission composed of three gentlemen OF
The highest character and distinction
Thoroughly acquainted with The orient
who, IN association with Adrciral Dewey
and Maj.-Gen. Otis, were Instructed to
facilitate the most humane and effective
Iron County register., 1899-12-14

Mr. Isaac Brock, of McLennan county,
Tex, has attained the great age of III years,
having been born in 1888. He is an ardent
friend to Peruna and speaks of it In the fol-
lowing terms:
During my long life have known great
many remedies for coughs, colds, catarrh
and diarrhoea. had always supposed these
affections to be different diseases, but l
have learned from DIR. Hartman S books that
these affections are the same and are proper
ly called catarrh.
CAS- for DIR. Hartman's remedy, Peruna,
/ have found it to be the best, if not the only
reliable remedy for these affections.
NPeruna has been my standby for
many years, and I attribute my good
health and my extreme age to this
remedy. 1t exactly meets all my re-
uuirenents.
'I have come to rely upon it almost en-.
tirely for the many little things for which
need medicine. l believe it to be especially
valuable to old people"
Isaac Brock.
Catarrh is the greatest enemy of old age.
A person entirely free from catarrh is sure
to live to hale and hearty old age. free
book on catarrh sent by the Peruna Medi-
cine Co, Columbus, o.
Iron County register., 1899-12-14
THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
Liberal Appropriations justified.

The navy has maintained the spirit and
high efficiency which have always charac-
terized that service and has lost none of
the gallantry in heroic action which has
sisnalizad it's brilliant and glorious past.
The nation has equal pride in it's early
and later achievements. Its habilual
readiness for every emergency has won
the confidence and admiration of the
country. The people are Interested in the
continued preparation and prestige of the
navy and will justify liberal appropri1-
tons for it's maintenance and improve
ment.
Naval Increase Recommended.
In the matter of naval construction
Italy and Japan of the great powers, laid
down less tonnage in the year 1899 than
this country, and Italy alone has less
tonnage under construction. heartily
concur in the recommendations for the in
crease of the navy as suggested by the
secretary.
Iron County register., 1899-12-14
THE PRESIDENT SAESSAGE.
President Mckinley Sends His An
nual Communication to
Congress.
THE COUNTRY, HE SAYS, is PROSPEROUS.
2he Document Largely Devoted to Condi-
tions In the Philippines, Hawaii, Cuba
and Porto Rico, and, Incidentally,
Alaska, All of Which Must be Provided
Nth

TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVE At the threshold
or your deliberations you are called to
mourn with your countrymen the death
of Vice-President Hobart, who passed
from this life on the morning of Noyem-
yer Il last. His great soul now rests in
eternal peace His private life was pure
and elevated, while his public career was
ever distinguished by large capacity,
stainless integrity, and exalted motives.
He has been removed from the high Of
flee which he honored and dignified, but
his lofty character, his devotion to duty,
his honesty of purpose, and noble virtues
remain with US, as priceless legacy and
example.
Iron County register., 1899-12-14
rom Baby I'm the High Cl..a.-

to grandma in the rocker Grain-O is good for
the whole family. 1t is the long-desired sub
stitute for coffee. Never upsets the nerves
or Injuries the digestion. Made from pure
grains it is a food in itself. Has the taste
and appearance of the best coffee at the
price. 1t is genuine and scientific article
and is come to stay. 1t makes for health
and strength. Ask your grocer for Grain-O.
Iron County register., 1899-12-14

our force in Cuba and Porto Rico. In
Cuba we now have 334 officers and 10. 195
enlisted men; in Porto Rico 81 officers and
2,S55 enlisted men and a battalion of 400
men composed of native Porto RicaRs.
while stationed throughout the United
States are $40 officers and Il, ,317 men and in
HaNaii u officers and il2 enliSted men.
Iron County register., 1899-12-14
Noble Conduct.

Gotrox-I wish you to know that am q
self-made man.
Cynicus-How noble of you to assume all
that responsibility y!-Philadelphia Record.