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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
THE ALASKAN BOUNDRY.
un'ted States Contentious Borne Out BY
The Old Maps.
NO MONUMENTS WERE EVER SET UP
british Admiralty Charts Agree
WIN the Russian and Ameri-
can Up TIL 1887.

Ne" YORK, August ga Herald specia
from Washington says All thu eviienc.
ootainable here dlscredits the assertion
OF John zachert, mining expert, that moa-
a"en's were erected along the Alaskan
boundary line in 1888 aad that charts
showing the location of the monument,
are in existence.
The library OF congress. the coast and
seooeuc survey and photographic officers
nave large collections of maps of the dis
puted region. including some Russian
maps but there is none such as is re-
iefred TO by Mr.. Zachert and none was
iound by the diplomatic representatives to
RUSSIA who searched for boundary line
evidence In st. Petersburg. ii the bouu-
vary mad been marked by monuments II
would have naturally been mentioned in
the treaty, but there is none. 1t is believed
mere that II such monuments existed they
would have been discovered recently nv
the miners.
ihe government map brings out the i'm
portant fact that all the old mans Ameri-
can and British. locate the boundary lust
as is claimed by the United States Ofn
elai admiralty charts bearing date from
ieos to the time of the cession of Alaska
oiHer somewhat ae to the oonfiguration of
,ho coast and the islands that lie along IL.
nut all show the boundary line parallel 10
the windings of the coast ten marine
leagues from the shore, just as it is assert
ed by the United States today IL should
run.
Evidently the Russian government never
had any doubt as to the location of the
boundary. But the British government al
so held the same views. British admi-
ralty charts from the earliest to the latest
accessible to that OF 1887 mark the boun-
GARY the same as on the American mans. |
IL was not until 1895 that Canada raised
the question whether the boundary line |
ran where the United States Great Brit
am Russia and all the map makers of the |
world had uniformly placed it, Gold had
been discovered on the upper Yukon. The
Lynn canal and Portland channel became
important highways to the interior and |
the British Columbia chief commissioner
OF lands and works got out map on which /
he ran line which he called the "unde-
termined boundary line" This was drawn
so as to give Canada both Portland channel
and Lynn. He made the contention that |
map makers had made Portland channel /
wrong and the real Portland channel was
what is known as Benin canal
interesting light is thrown on this claim
10 Portland channel by British admiralty
chart of lS6S-the year after the cession
of Alaska to the United States commander.
Fender, of the royal navy, made an elab-
,rate survey of Portland channel He not
'nly called it that, but in naming noun
aims on each side OF the channel he gave
British names to the mountains on the
south and Americans names to those on
he north side.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
ONLY SPECULATIVE.
Pig Iron FURRY VIII Not Affect the
Market.

New York. August 3.-The Times says
In reference to the sharp decline in Scotch
and Middlesborough pig iron warrants
on the Glasgow exchange, reported by
cable TO the Associated Press, II was ex-
planned in the trade that 1t had little II
any bearing on the legitimate iron market
in Great Britain and the continent
Archer Brown OF Goers. Brown e. Co.,
vixen questioned, stated that he had cable
advices from Gllsgow and London con-
frnirg his own understanding that tho
slump was due to thu elimination OF cor
ner which has been very successfully
engineered in Scotch and Middlesboroigh
warrants. II was well known carly in
july that practically I'll the warrants
were In two or three hands and the rapll
rise near the end Of July told the story
OF thesqueeze OF the shorts.
Scotch warrants were worth AIS ID III
January. 54s Cd in April and los 40 July
Z; the highest point was reached july 20,
at 75s Cd. The drop has been rapid since
settlement day, and warrants closed yes
terday at Cos Cd. The rise up TO July
OF about EOS per ton was legitimate and In
keeping with the trend OF the markets the
world over.
The decline brought speeulatlyes down
to the proper market level. At yester-
days closing prices Scotch and English
pig ruled around ST at the furnaces. Mr..
Brown thought tharthe suddenness OF the
decline would temporarily arrest exports
OF raw Pig, but would have no eject wnal-
ever on the exporting OF iron in It's va
rious finished forms. the movement In
which was steadily growing In spite Of
high prices ruling.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
ANXIETY on THE LAckAwANNA.
Men Are Dissatisfied with the Many
Numerous Chnnres

|
New York, August 3.-There is a feeling
OF anxiety among the employees of the Dela
| ware, Lackwanna and Western railroad.
owing to the numerous changes which
| have been made by the new management.
but there is no likelihood of any strike;
at least until after the company has
made answer to the demand for a new
schedule of wages rules, etc, which we're
presented TO the general superintendent
several weeks ago. The superintendent
agreed to give the company's answer on
August 49, He stated that the manage
ment would probably accept some of the
conditions named, but would be compelled
TO reject others because they We're in
compatible with the policy of the company.
Pending the company's answer, a truce
has been practically declared and the
only thing to preclpitate strike now
would be the removal of men from the
working force of the road. So far as can
be learned there has been no effort made
to interfere with the working force. Only
in a few instances have men been dis
charged Superintendent Russell said 1t
was absolutely necessary to discharge some
of the men because he found III sons
places along the road that three men were
doing one mans work.
In other places men were incapable phys
ically of doing the work to which they
were assigned. Mr.. Russell denied that
any attempt had been made - remove men
who were instrumental in preparing the
schedule. He said that it would be absurd
to think that the company would discharge
men for seeking to obtain a betterment
OF their condition.
IF we attempted to discharge such mel
we would have strike on our hands WIFI
in twenty four hours. We will not inter-
fere with the working force without cause,
he said.
The employees of the Lackwanna road
are discussing the situation among thom-
selves, but decline to talk for publica-
ton. They even refuse TO admit that they
have any grievances and endeavor to con-
yey the impression that they are satisfied
Some of the men frankly admit that the
possibility of strike hinges on the COM
pany's answey to their schedule on August
%. If the company should refuse to ac-
cede to their demands, they can not see
now a strike can be averted
Rumors have been current for seVerai
lays that the men are holding secret meet
pgs and are making arrangements Tor
strike, but such rumors can not be traced
o any authentic source. 1t Is true that
he various brotherhoods connecteN with
he road held their usual semi monthly
meetings and that they have talked over
he situation, but nothing definite has been
Iecided on at any OF these meetings
There is no ground therefore for the ru-
nor that the men have planned strike.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
STOCKHOLDERS COMPLAIN.
They Have Nothing to Show for
Their Money.

They Have Nothing to Show for
Their Money.
New York, August S.-The Herald says
With apparently nothing to show for their
investment of s60O.972. many stockholders
in the Kootna Water Supply company of
Waneta, B. c., are clamoring for - legal
investigation of the company's affairs;
money poured into the Golfers of this con-
Germ from nearly every part of the United
States, though the chief compainants are
residents of New York ans New Jersey
Most of the complaints are against the
Rev w. Streeter, now pastor of the
Williams Avenue Methodist Episcopal
church, South, Brooklyn and through
whom many shareholders invested W. c.
Cowan, lawyer OF Mout Vernon and
George j. Goodhour, manager OF the COM
pany, whose present location could not be
learned today. The Kootenal Water Sup
ply company according to its prospectus
was organized under the laws OF Arizona
September %, 1894. 1t was capitalized at
$l,0O0,000 in one dollar shares. Its main
office was in Rochester, n. Y, and its
leased mines and property in Waneta, b.
c., the West Kootenai mining district.
Officers of the company were given as
John Strauchen. president; IL. NJ. Good
hue, r:ce president; F, NJ Randall sec
rotary and treasurer and G. j. Goodhue,
manager and attorney. Directors Were
Stuart w. Cowen of Mount Vernon, George
d. Goodhue, John Strauchen, NJ. w. Run
dell and H. NJ. Goodhue of Rochester.
According to the prospectus the COM
pany had under ten years lease, with
of indefinite renewal. all prop
critics owned by the Kootenai Hydraulic
Mining company, including ten placer
claims, averaging eight scres each. three
others soon to be granted and valuableI
water rights on the Pen d'Orell river
Promises were held out, aside from the
returns Of the mines. OF an assured net
income Of 500 a day FOR leasing water
and big profits to be obtained from the
sale of town property. Big profits ac-
cording to the prospectus. were assured
by the estimates. 1T Is unqualidedly be- |
ieved," 1t vas explained. that the com
oany's lease upon its placer claims alone
S OF great value.
Upon these representations many thou
sands invested. Shareholders who have
made careful investigation estimate that
It leaet $4,000 was paid into the COM
,anys treasury. request from the off, |
,ers for a payment OF per cent assess
nent, however, did not meet with general
avor among shareholders, although it
ook in about $4,000.
The investors are dubious about realiz-
ng IN their shares and some OF them use
trong language in speaking OF theee pro-
noters
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
THE FEMININE OBSERVER.

How few persons realize how much thei,
little means to others.
The skirts of chance are often good bi,
frayed about the edges
Saving money means saving trouble, bu,
by no means laying it up.
1t is holding the mirror up to nature tina,
causes many woman to make up.
The only way to be perfectly satisfied
with yourself is never to see anyone else
Strange as it may seem. woman NAV
have good figure and yet not be good
form.
There is nothing more trying on the
nerves than waiting for some one Who
does not come.
some women make themselves so tired
getting ready for vacation that they are
not quite rested up when it is over.
Friendiness in dog is delightful
quality until he manfests it indiserimin-
ately for both burglars and bosom friends.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04

tsnuing enumerators who are now on their
way 10 washington to receive instructions
as 10 the manner OF taking the census
anu 10 famiarize themselves with mo
.-Sierican methods. The Cuban census N
20 De wholly In the hands OF the United
II is determined that the Cuban ccnsu,
snail be finished before the census of the
gins.
Inc object OF haste In determining the
sondition OF affairs statistically in Cuba
Is 10 furnish to congress such an cx-
massive statement of facts that legislation
LOT .ne future OF the island may be prompt.
~ ana intelligently accomplished. II Ia
expected that the president viii be ahle
10 inciude a summary of the results In his
NEXT message and at the same time furnish
a preliminary report Of the census with
me prospect OF giving the senate and house
the tinal and complete detailed result by
the middle OF January.
me last Spanish census of Cuba wis
taken In 1887. While its accuracy w,s
in many respects doubtful, II gives n fair
IDEA of the conditions then existing The
population was sad to be 1851, 6s;. OF
whom nearly 30 per cent were white ARMY
oincers who have been connected with the
CUBAN administration since the American
occupation state that the population has
taiieh 10 ABOUT l,Soo,oOu. The census OF
iee, gave nearly 100000 horses and mules.
!, ovv'VVg cattle and 100000 pigs in the is
iand' These, according to army officers.
nave practically disappeared as result
OF the long war. The income OF planta-
tons, sugar making capacity and acreage
under cultivation for tobacco have been
almost obliterated, but these and other
vast sources of wealth have been rapidly
restored. The collection of information
49,, a.,l
expense being met from the Cuban rev
snues
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
THE RACES.
0'he Fnvoritcs Were Agnin BadI,
Dumpcd MT UrtrhtOu

New York, August S,--Thc heavy track n,
Brighton Beach today caused lot of upsets.
the chief OF them in the stakes In the
Montauk Stuart. with Taral up was an odd )
on favorte. with Trumpet second choice and
Plucky. whom Harry LOWS had come all the
way from Canada TO ride, a despised outsider
at IL TO /: at the fall of the flag Stuart
went TO the front. attended by Water King
they ran that way to the stretch when Plucky
closed and, passing them won in a gallop
In tho Glen Cove, Lakeland. heavily
played second choice, won
Seven furiongs- Beverage, .Mynheer, Ka-
mara Time. 1908 S-5.
Mile and a quarter-Bannockburn. Latson,
knight of the Garter. Time. 200 4-b
- me Monlauk. sin fnrlongs-Pluoky Stuart
Trumpet, Time, :l5 40,
Glen Cove handicap, mile and n sixteenth
Lakeland, Fly BY Night, Sir Hubert Time,
AS 10,
Vile, selline--Dan Rice, Rare Fortune
Bishop Reed. Time, Al IS.
Eve furlnngs-Bele Of Holmdel Flororon.
do. Uncle Louise. Time. SOP is.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04

Captain Archie HcEarth skipper No. /, took
the tiller and Captain wringe, skipper No. 2,
swung twice around the Erin, receiving hearty
cheers from the crows assembled in Fairlic
roads The crew Of training ship lying
near snng out Justify; Bring back that cupl'
around the Erin, Hogarth dipped the blue en-
sign; Sir Thomas. Upton. having hidden the
chaiicngcr farewell, started for London
~ Is expected the Shamrock will clear the
null Of Kintyre tonight and the Erin Will
catch her of Malln Head
SIR Thomas Upton. Captain Hogarth and
Captain Wringe. In their concluding inter.
views. expressed themselves In terms OF the
utmost confidence regarding tho result.
The breeze gave the Shamrock good run
down the Fairlic roads and even In the broken
water she left practically no waves. She
apnesred TO be good weather boat.
II the Shamrock and Erin lose slrht OF each
other. the plan is to run for the Azores. ana
another rendezvous has been arranged be-
tween the Azores and America.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
SPORTING NOTES.

The ConQucror is said TO have grown n new
hoof aud TO be nearly ready to start again.
c, W. Marks sold his great PAGER, Joe
pstehen, 2sNlis. to Cy llaws OF Johnstown,
Pa. for 100000 In cash,
Lar Maher has been signed by j II. Kccne
| at salary OF $4,000 year. The Fle.scn-
mans have second call ON him
| Brcltenstein has been hit harder than any
! pitcher In the league this season; and he has
| Won majority OF his games, too.
The rumor that Laviknc has enlisted as a
soldier is not to be accepted as straight Up.
II W. has, he'll wish he could forget IT,
rac manager of the Roston club is said to
be n voyage of discovery, seeking acme
ono TO take Hamilton's place at center,
Tebeau OF St Louis says Brooklyn ia sure
oil the ilrst place except for mighty bad
st'tak of luck He thinks st, Louis Will land
third,
al London the Town plate OF i5o sovereigns
was won by Chullow. with "Skeets" Mar
tin up.
=, jockey , Coniey WIN hereafter be permitted
track. His performance on Alice Turner
caused the suspension.
lioutz. who has been on trial In Cincinnati a
center garden, has been signed by Manager
Ewing. He Will warm the bench for the pres
ont. however. as Algie Mcbride is back IN
the game and playing fast ball.
Ex-Chnmpon Bob Fitzslmmons intends TO
uheorgo difficult surgical operation, the re
the ring. Flta's right arm, which was la
lmed by 'Nank Kenny, his sparring partner
hitting II IN the West several months age, Is
again troubling him. and In order to alleviate
the pain from which he suffers constantly
Fit2 has dec ded to have the injured member
sci to rights even II he is compelled to be laid
up for weeks.
1t is difficult to recall the mama of a thor |
ouhhbrcd racer for a decade that has so ire (
quehuy fooled the shrewdcst turtles as has
The black mare Imp. Her record since her
phenomenal victory In the Suburban handicap
10 study that puzzles the closest and wisest /
student of public form one day she makes
hakcs of the best horBos In ira ming, and the
next time out finishes behind selling platers
First shc equals or breaks a record. then is
beaten on ia ordinary time. week ago, ut |
this whimsical daughter OF Wagner |
was outrun bv Kirkwood, Maxine and Tamor. |
there being no other starters Then sno took
the measure " Firearm. Peep o. Day and that !
speedy aud persistent performer, Driar Sweet, 1
IN one OF the fastest mile races ever run over
the Beach track.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
ANTI-BRYAN CONFAB.
II Ii Set Down to lie Held at Sara-
tORn Next sunday.

New York, August 3-Next Sunday q
dime is TO be given at Saratoga lake and
among those who are expected to attend
are United States Senators George w.
Vest OF Missouri and Pugh of Alabama.
ex-senator A. p German of Maryland
Judge Ralph Walker ex-Congressmon
Charles H. Morgan, Colonel J. j. Butler of
st. Louis, Benjamin Brady. Excise Com
missioner Charles f. Higgins OF st. Louis,
al OF Missouri State Committeeman j.
Flanagan William slattery and Theodore
r. Davidson of North Carolina, Fleming
q. Dubignon of Georgia, Colonel o. o.
Stcaley OF Kentucky, -Congressman
Lawrence McGahan and John Coughlin OF
Chicago. ex-Justice Augustus Van Wyc1
and number OF other democrats of prom
inence now so journing at the Springs
The promoters Of the dinner are, It is up.
derstood. not in favor OF the denomination
of Mr. Bryan.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
! IN WOMAN'S REALM

finished with collar Of ao,,ea ., rney are
sar,o, are also developed in tho Two :, ~
,,;A very elegant parasol of non,eo ain,
son N with ruffes Of Alsatiap blSe cSis'
carried Helen Grey Page.
Meals for Day.
BREAKFAST.
Iced Peaches
Cracked Wheat, Cream
D'oi'eu ienderloin. Fried Sweet potato.,
Corn Bread. Country Butter.
Cafe au Lait
The Post
LUNCHEON.
River Shrimp on Ice.
Colo Mutton. Potato Salad
Frozen Cream Cheese, Bisrn,,
Iced Tea.
DINNER.
Corn Soup.
BAKED Redsnappor. Hollandaise sapc.
Green Peas. Celery. Olives
Boiled Leg of Mutton. Gamer Sa,ca
Butteroeans. Stuffed Tomatoes
Rice
queens Pudding. Roquefor,
Cafe Noir.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
CENSUS OF CUBA.
II Is to BE Taken us Soon as Pos
sfbIe.

u IN
sfbIe.
New York. August ga Tribune spe-
cIal from Washington says: The president
has directed that the census of Cuba be
taken as soon as possible. The matter has
been energcti,llly taken up by me war
department with the expectation OF COM
pleting the work and furnishing the prin-
cipal reports to congress at the opening
of the next session. On Secretary Roots
return to Washington next Tuesday. lie
viii hold final conference TO settle the
details of the undertaking with Assistant
Secretary Meiklejohn. who has had charge
of the colonial affairs and with .~s off,
cials of the census bureau. The lattor have
already drafted the blanks which probably
win be USED by the enumerators and these
schedules are now In process OF translation
INFO Spanish.
General Brooke, commanding the depart
ment Of Cuba. has appointed I'VE superln-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
snrntogn Summarized.

Saratoga, August 3.-The going was very
heavy today and the promise of good sport
held was but half fulfilled promise on ac-
count of the mud. Lady Lindsay and swift
mas made hot finish in the Kearsarge
stakes. worth $1,000 to the winner. the latter
cstcbing the fliy at the post.
Eve and a half furlongs-M eddIesome.
lightning Express Jerry Hunt Time lI1A
Nile and a sixteenth-Batten, Charentus
Time 1:52A only two starters.
The Kearsargc stakes, six furlongs--Swift-
mas, Lady Lindsay, Tragedian. Time III
Six furlongs-Hansbrough. Barney +, villa
V. Time LIN.
ono mie-cathedrai. Athamax, Mariti Time
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
WEATHER AND CROPS.

Kaufman Kaufman County, Texas August
Section is beginning TO open. We are hav-
ing very hot weather ana some hot wind /,
which. II is feared. will burn IN cotton very
fast, but to date the prospects, prs fine
Denison. Grayson County Texas. August 2.
There has been several days OF intensely
hot weather and the cotton crop Is booming.
The crop has not looked better In a decade.
Very few worms are reported The nrst bal.
Is expected by the goth. few blooms have
been brought IN.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
Dainty JcweIcd vc,,.

Veiis with jewels caught in their meshes
are among the extravagances of the sea
sons fashionable woman. The Jewels are
OF course, not of the first water. but their
enect is good and their novelty allow,
them to be costly. The jewel studded
Velis are made of fine net and may or NAV
not have border of point lace. If lace
IS used the jewels are traced through its
design: If lace is not used the design of
the ven is picked out with tiny rhinestones
or bits of imitation turquoises, emeralds,
rubies or pearls.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
Rc.idence and Content, uurn,a.

Greenville, Texas, August "a residence
In southeast Greenville belonging to s. r.
Pickens and occupied by e. c. Henley was
destroyed by fire yesterday morning Mr..
Henley was Mt home alone and sick and
had n narrow escape from the flames. Mr.
Pickens had no Insurance on the building
and IL is understood Mr.. Henley had none
on the contents
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
THE FIRE RECORD.
Drug stock On mayed.

Georgetown. Texas, August 3. - Last
night about II 80 the alarm OF Are was
turned and the rear end of the Fleager-
Whit'cnberg Drug company's store was
discovered TO be In flames, The Are de-
partment soon had the fire under control.
There was very little damage done by tho
fire. but the water damaged and destroyed
about $4,000 worth of stock. The COM
nany was insured to tho amount OF $1,000.
The origin OF the FIRE is unknown.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
TEXAS GOATS.
Thousands OF Them Marketed at |
Kansas City and Sold as Mutton.

Thousands OF Them Marketed Mt
Kansas City and Sold as Mutton.
Kansas City. August 3.-Thousands OF
Texas goats, have been marketed in Kansas
CITY during the past few weeks. During
the month of July there was one consign-
ment of $4,000 head, all being Angora
grades. The goats have been slaughtered
In Kansas City. and the Times tomorrow
will say that all OF this goat meat mas
heen put on the market as mutton. An
United States Inspector at the stock yards
explained to an interviewer tocay that the
Uniteadstates government In its reguia,
tons {. inspection takes no cognizance OF
the goat as food product, hence the IN
spectors have nothing to do with goat meat
when IL is passed through the packing
houses and put upon the market as NUT
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
Unrlcm Rcknlta.

Chicago, August a.-irour and half fur
longs-Tildy Ann. Tildee olokma Time, :5S&
Mile and twenty yards seltng-Don Jour,
Bright Night. Elidad. Time. Iis%.
Six furlongs--Our Gertie. Maceo. Canova
Time, l:l6IR.
Mile and an eighth--Crookett. Harry Nuttor.
Carnero Time :59A.
Five and half furiongs-M erito RockIight.
Mahara1arah. Time II.
Six Observation-Disclosures, Plymouth Clarenc.
T. Time. 1:17tA.