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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16


Representative Kittren'a bin 10 provide n,
appeals from boards Of equalization 10 tho
courts is measure In favor OF which eons,o.
erabie can be said. An ncdngruous feature
about the present system OF tax euualizntion
Is that the boards which revise the tax roas
and adjust tho yaluntions ia ths n,,f lpstonca
constitute the tribunals to which anpsais mus,
be made by those who feel thai Ion bicn
valuation has been fixed upon their pronerty
Thus an original board that haa assesssa j
rate OF value upon particular piece Of mon.
cry IS Appealed TO for reversal OF rs own
ACTION. However. one objection 10 Mr. Isi,.
uelIs bill readily occurs. which IL thst %
ah appeals from thssc boards shoald 80 to tho
district courts, the dockeis Of those trIou.
n"is wouIa soon be encountered with them 10
such an extent that tho judge would HAYS
very little, II any, time for other business II
must also be borue IN mind that In most
counties 1t would be practically impossible 10
pass upon such appeals ia vacation. for the
reason that curing the vacation OF one court
inc Judge IS usually holding court In another
county. ~ VIII not do to assume that there
would be Few appeals, Experience donon-
s,ratos the contrary 10 ,bo tru-.
u is tue misfortune OF tho FillpInos mae
they are respondents in breach Of promise
ease.
The ruling made by the attorney general 10
the effect that interest ON school land pur.
chlsts must be paid up to the first Of Noyem. |
Der Of each year to prevent forfeiture OF tAe !
lands. regardless Of the act under which thev I
Htre purchased. Is OF SURPRISING interest 10
Duychasess q sueh laR6s. ghs rullns q hassd
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16

Both white and colored men have had to
wrestle with their burdens the past week. the
principal ones being to keep on easy terms
with the dealers in fuel
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16

This Interesting question arises under the
MtEneFy resolution adopted by the fenate:
How long will 1t take tho unltsd States 10
Mt the Filipnos fcr sols-eovernment and
leave them to their own sweet wlll9 Echo an
swers. 'how long?n
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16

ENGLAND is virtually notifying us that her
consent to tho abrogatlon of the Clayton
Bulwer treaty must be bought England is
one of that warmest class of friends-for reye.
nue. only!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16

THE j Ds ssms POST rHn sy e scsr
sEMl-wEEKLy PosT. ,,s Coils. per Week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16

II would be only fair for the Now Mexican
legislature 10 give the people of Texas some
notice before detachng portion of our terri
tory and annexing It to New Mexico. as ls
proposed in measure introduced into that
legislature.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16

senator Wayiand's bin to create the office
OF state auditor may not become law nj This
session OF tho legislature. but ii is only n
question of time when that or Il similar meas
ure wiz be enaoed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16

The Philadelphia Ledger remarks "a prop
ositlon to mortgage the island OF Cuba to the
onlteo States would probably be acceptable TO
All parties concerned. except Uncle Sam" 1t
doesn't matter about Uncle Sam. His mort
gage companies and money trusts Will take
care of that.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16

u is tue misfortune OF the FnlpInos that
they are respondents in breach Of promise
ease.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16

Much valuable legislative time "a heln,
wasted over the Hogg fee question. The mat
ter IL a very simple one Hoeg collected rha
money and 10 entitled to his fec = Hondo He's
That 4 the whole mstt1s In uutsA.,l.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16

The coal dealers are at present cheerful
Subscribers to the theory that an era of pros
perity is upon us
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16

II Senator Quay could only get his case PC
fore that Alger Eagan Jury he would have a
sure thing of an acquittal, With an eulogy
thrown in
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16


Tho democrats here are beginning to
notice croker's frequent fulminations
against silver They know what il means.
It simply means that they have got to sit
on New York in one more National CON
vention.
Mr.. Croker simply voices the general
sentiment of New York city. The people
there don't eejanything but prosperity"
In Wall street. Mr., Croker doesn't hear
anything from the country. He doesn't
want 10. He insists that the country
doesn't care for the silver Issue. Those
people over there who think that Broad-
way is the world are not yet cured OF the
delusIcn that New York runs the politics
or the country, although they have been
Invariably sat upon when they tried
to dictate. as in 1876 at st. Louis and In
1884. 1892 and 1896 at Chicago.
The Tammany leader having declared
against" trusts Is rather comical. es-
pecially as he has lately promoted tho
Auto-Truck company and recently gone
into big life insurance company. Croker
Is king OF Manhattan. But he is cor
tally hated. His daring, that Formerly
'Scited admiatoninow antagonizes people,
lnd his open assumption that he IL the
-uler of tho city disgusts people. He is
making money out Of his position in every
Erection. lie works through Wall street.
Recently the Manhattan Elevated road
santed something from the aldermen Il
vas tole Il would have to Cough How
ID It cough y ran stocks down to .
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16

The Samoan situation is a kind of tempest
IN teapot but 1t is possible, after all, for
somebody to get scalded
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16

Texas has a considerable representation
among the soldiers In tho Philippines, espc-
Gully In the Eighteenth regiment of regulars
now In lloilo Fortunately. tho capture of the
city was made without a fight. but II there
had been a scrlmmagc the Texas boys could
have been depended on to distinguish them
selves.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26
COLONEL DAVIS PASSES AWAY
Former Director General of the
Worlds Fair Dies Ht His
Home in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Nov. 25.-Colonel r. Davis,
former director general of the Worlds fair.
died at his home on Washington boulevard
tonight of valvular disease of the heart.
Colonel Davis had been a sufferer from heart
trouble for sometime, but it was only dur
ing the last ten days that he was confined
to the house. Until then he was actively
engaged in business. His family and friends
have been aware of his condition for some
time and his death was not unexpected All
members of his family were present at Colo
mel Davis bedside when he expired. No
arrangements for the funeral have yet been
made.
Colonel Davis was a veteran of the civil
war, entering the service in 1862. He held
the position of captain of the Eighth Mas
sachusetts infantry and major of the Third
Rhode Island cavalry. Upon being mustered
out of service he was appointed to a civil
position at General Phil Sheridan's head
quarters and went through the Indian cam
paigns Of 1868 and 1869 in southern Kansas
and Indian territory. In 1877 he resigned
and went into business. He was elected colo
mel OF the First Illinois volunteer infantry
in 1875 and in 1876 was elected to congress.
Colonel Davis was a delegate to the repub-
lican convention of 1884 and was elected to
the Forty-sixth, Forty-seventh and Forty
eighth congresses.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26

PERU, Neb., Nov. 25.-(Special,) )--Presi-
dent Beatte was absent the latter part OF
the week on a lecture trip in the northern
part of the state.
The musical and elocutionary entertain
ment by members OF the faculty which was
to have been given last week, was postponed
on account of the sickness OF Miss Daily. 1t
will be given in the near future.
The Young Mems Christian association Is
collecting books for the Young Mems Chris
tlan association at Manila for the use OF the
soldiers there.
Profs. Sheldon and Hcsic gave a social in
the biological laboratory to members OF the
Young Mems Christian association last Mon
day evening. Business and pleasure were
combined.
Many studente expect to spend Thanksgiv-
ing at home. II is likely that special ac-
commodations in the way of trains will be
granted.
Last Friday evening the old members Of
the Philo society gave a program in the
chapel. Tom Majors presided and many in
teresting talks were given by former mem
bers. After the program the Wellingtonian
society held reception in the library build
ing.
The next lecture in the annual course will
be given next Monday evening by 2. r
Sweeney, his subject being "The Golden
Age" MIR. Sweeney was consul general to
Turkey during Harrisons administration.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26
TELLER SECURES A VERDICT
Jury Finds for Him Against the Govsrnmeu
in Sum of Sl8 843,
SUIT OVER TIES CUT ON PUBLIC LAND
At Close of Trial Teller and His Fore
man Are Arrested on Another
Charge and Held in
Bail.
IT OVER TIES CUT ON PUBLIC LAND

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov. 25.-(Special Tel
egram. )-The suit of the United States
against John c. Teller of Denver. which
has been before the United States court
here several days. ended tonight, the jury
awarding the defendant judgment against
the government for $1S,S4S.
The suit was brought by the government
on writ OF replevin by which $4,000 rail-
road ties were taken from Teller by the
government in November last on the ground
that they had been cut illegally on govern
ment land 1t was shown in the trial by
the defendant that the general land office.
through Special Agent Abbott, had seized
the ties in July, 1898, and subsequently re-
leased them on Teller's promise to pay the
governments demands. This release was
held to invalidate the suit under the writ
of replevin and judgment was given to Tel
ler for ties taken under the writ.
At the conclusion Of the civil suit, Teller
and his foreman. l.. v. Bruce, were ar
rested on criminal charge of cutting tim
Der unlawfully on government land and
were held under their recognizance to ap-
pear for trial at the next term Of the United
States court
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26

BEATRICE. Neb., Nov. 25.-(Special.)-
Mr.. and Mrs James silvernail celebrated
their golden wedding at their home, on West
Court street last Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Waddington have re-
turned from trip to Canada.
Mrs. Hale Of Junction City, Kan. is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs F. H. Plummer.
Mrs. H. G. Day recently entertained in
honor of Mrs Everitt, who is soon to re-
move to Chicago.
NJ S. Spencer formerly of Beatrice, now
OF Chicago, visited here during the last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Waite of Joplin, Mo,
are visiting relatives in Beatrice.
G.. H. Castle, w. w. Duncan and b. II.
Begole went to Kansas last week on business
connected with the Chautauqua assembly of
next year.
The members of the Eastern Star lodge
and friends gave a farewell social at Ma
sonic hall Wednesday evening in honor OF
Mrs. d. e. Collins, the secretary who has
since removed to Iowa.
Miss Mae Sabin has returned from visit
in Bloomington Ill.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hallingworth have
gone to Texas to spend the winter.
The Beatrice Literary club has secured
subscriptions for course Of lectures and
entertainments to be given this winter. The
opening number is a concert by glee club
next Monday evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26
RICH PRIZES FOR CYCLERACERs
French Offer Inducements to Speedy
Professionals and
Amateurs.

NEW YORK, Nov 25.-Amateur and pro-
fessional cyclists have some rich prizes
for which to compete at the coming Paris
exposition. Three days will be devoted to
determining the championships of the
world.
The grand prize of the exposition will be
open to the world and is at 1000 meters. or
at 2,ls9 yards. II will have prizes aggre-
eating $1,000, and the date will probably
be September s. On the same day there
will be run lap race worth $500. three
mile handicap for $500 and a tandem race
of the same distance for $500. on the sec
ond day. September 9. international races
will be held for prizes of 1900
September 10 the grand prize of the ex,
position, for amateurs. valued at $500. will
be run I'm trial heats and 100-mile paced
race for 5000 will be the feature. Septem-
ber ~ the semi-fnals and finals of the
grand prizes of the exposition for anna
teurs and professionals will be held and
there will be a thirty-two-mile race, with
pacemakers, for 81 400
September IL will be the international
day. with teams of three men from each
nation, for $1,000. For September II and Ia
there are carded the Foreigners prize" at
1904 yards, heats and finals for $500 and a
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26
Girl Accuses Father Of Crime.

WEST POINT, Neb., Nov. 25.-(Special) y
Mrs. Carl Andre, the wife of well known
and prosperous farmer living nine miles
northeast Of the city. together with her
eldest daughter, girl aged II. yesterday
filed complaint In the county court charg-
Ing the husband and father with an attempt
to commit criminal assault upon the per-
son of the girl and of using threats and
violence to accomplish his object A war
rant was issued and placed in the hands
OF Sheriff Phillips, who went out to the farm
to arrest Andre. Before his arrival, how
ever. Andre left on horseback. heading in
a northerly direction. The sheriff pursued
him to Pender where he still was some dis
tance behind him. The man went almost
due north and is evidently making for the
rough country bordering the Missouri river
in Cedar county. A telegram received here
from the sheriff late last night says that
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26
south nakotn Ne,ys Note..

Clarence Grigsby. who is employed by
Daniel Courtney, a Yankton county farmer.
has broken all South Dakota records for
corn husking. having husked and cribbed
1870 bushels of corn In ten hours.
1t was expected that the town of Tabor
would be the chief beneficiary of the Mil
waukee railroad extension into Charles Mix
county but II is now stated that the rail-
road company will locate Its depot one
mile west of that place.
Hunters report that there are more prairie
chickens Throughout the state than ever
10 the fact that the new game law pre-
vented them being killed before they at
tained their full growth.
Miner county justice of the peace has
awarded John Linde, a farmer, damages TO
the amount OF $3.50 against Robert Yuill.
another farmer, for losses incurred through
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26

ABERDEEN, S. D..sNov 25.-(Special.)-
The Catholic women are giving fair and
serving meals for the benefit Of the church.
Considerable interest attaches to the
probable action of the county commissioners
in regard to locating the new Jail and re-
pairing the present court house Those
favoring the present location on the north
side OF the city are circulating petition
asking that the Jail be built near the old
court house and that the court house be
enlarged and repaired great deal of
opposition has developed to this scheme
and counter petitions are being actively
circulated.
Fred Jensen was severely burned by the
explosion OF a gasoline engine in the harness
rooms of II. w. Foster.
The Dakota Central Telephone company
is tending it's lines from Duxbury to
Mansfield and from Sisseton to Veblin.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26
Murderer Released from Asylum.

NORFOLK, Neb., Nov. 25.-(Special.)-
c. X. Rash, the Wayne county murderer. was
given his freedom the other day. He has
been confined in the Norfolk hospital for the
insane for about two years, during which
time he has shown little or no evidence of
insanity, and the asylum authorities had no
reason for longer keeping him In confinement
The authorities will, however, probably keep
an eye on him and If he gives evidence OF
anything wrong he will be returned. On his
release he took passage for Missouri, where
he will reside. On the night of January 81,
1897, Rash, while insane, killed his wife and
three children. He had been attending re-
vival meeting before going home and be-
came greatly excited during the services. He
killed his victims with a stone.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Fair sunday and Monday with yaria-
BILE Winds In the Prediction
for Nebraska.

WASHINGTON. Nov 25.-Forecast for
Sunday and Monday:
For Nebraska Kansas, South Dakota and
Colorado-Fair Sunday and Monday; vari-
able winds.
For Iowa--Fair Sunday except possible
rain In extreme eastern portion; Monday
fair; northeasterly winds.
For Mssouri-Fair in western; probably
fair, preceded by rain, In eastern portion
Sunday; Monday fair. northerly winds
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
ature and precipitation compared with tho
corresponding day Of the past three years:
1899. 1898. 1897. 1896
Maximum temperature. 45 26 Al 65
Minimum temperature. 30 D rs 30
Average temperature...,., ~ IL "a 4s
1reclpltdtlon ...'........,-. 10 .uo Us Id
Record of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for this day and since March !.
1899:
Normal for the ay.................,.......,. 80
Accumulated excess since March l...... .2ss
Normal rainfall for the day......... .03 inch
Deficiency for the day ...........,. .03 inch
Total rainfall since March 1....24 II inches
Deficiency since March 1......... i.S inches
Deficiency for cor. period. 1893. PSI inches
Deficiency for cor. period. 1897 u. y inches
LUCIUS A. WELSH
Local Forecast Official
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26
A Good Liniment.

Mr.. William Know. well known at Coal
ton. Ohio, recommends Chamberlains Pain
Balm as the best household iniment he ever
used for burns, cuts, bruises, chapped hands
and like injuries. Owing to It's antiseptc
effect 1t heals that class Of injuries without
maturation and in one-thrd OF the time
the usual treatment would require. Freely
applied to a sprain this linment will
restore the parts to healthy condition in
few days. while when treated in the old
way two or three weeks are required. Cham
berlain's Pain Balm is most widely known.
however, as a cure for rheumatism. One
application relieves the pain.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26
Unmatchable Values for Thanksgiving Week
Extra Special Sale of Un-
derwear and Hosiery for
Ladies and Children.

15c, pair 25c--Ladies' fast black Cotton
Hose, double sole heel and toe, only 15c-
. pair CSC.
25c-Ladies black cashmere Hose. ribbed
top, double sole, heel and toe, S5c quality
only 25c pair.
35c-We have a superior line OF ladies'
hose at 35c-extra heavy cotton, feeced or
unneeced, double sole, heel and toe, white
soles or all black foot, special bargans-S5c.
3 pair $780,
50c-Ladies' best vicuna cashmere Hose.
very fine quality, extra spliced heel and toe,
double sole-65c grade--only soc pair.
We have the largest and most complete
stock OF ladies' silk Hose including all the
latest patterns and evening shades at special
prices.
75c-Ladies' fast black plated silk Hose.
very pretty quality, special quality for wear.
fully worth s1.00-only 75c.
sl50-This is a special line OF silk Hose
never sold for less than s2,OO-extra spliced
heel and toe, double sole. black and even
ing shades-our price only $3.50.
COMFORTS FOR CHILDREN.
25c-Chidren's heavy silky feeced fast
black cotton ribbed Hose. double knee, heel
and toe. nothing to equal in wear, all sizes
-25c pair.
35c-Boys heavy black Saxony ribbed
school Hose. warm and durable, double knee,
heel and toe, all sizes, only 35c--3 pair s1.00.
25c-our line of ladies' fleeced Egyptian
cotton ribbed Vests and Pants are genuine
bargains-slk finished, covered seams,
French bands, regular 40c quality-our price
only 25c each.
5OcLadies' half wool natural ribbed
Vests and pants well made, very warm
75c-our special price only soc.
50c--Our ladies' Combination Suits at SOC
is startling bargain-made full and large
nicely finished, all sizes-only soc suit.
75c-Ladies' non shrinking natural wool
ribbed Vests and Pants, gives entire salts
faction--regular $1.00 qualty-only 75c each.
$1.00-The "Munsing' non shrinking nat
ural wool ribbed Vests and Pants. This line
of ladies' underwear has reputation for
perfect ft wear and finish, all szes-only
$100 each.
s1.OO-Ladies black wool Tights, very good
quality, fast color made well, open or closed
all sizes-only $1.00.
25c-Our stock Of children's heavy fleeced
natural ribbed Shirts, pants and drawers Is
the cheapest and best line in the city. all
finished seams, all sizes-only 25c EACH
We have complete line Of sizes in chill
drens heavy natural wool, steam shrunken.
shirts, pants, drawers-made perfectly-very
I warm-sizes 16, 49, Csc each; sizes 20, %,
35c each; sizes "a, 26, SOC each; sizes 2s, 80,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26
twenty y-four-hour race. paced, for 5000.
The total prize list foots up $55,0O0.
MILLER DROPS INTO FOURTH PLACE.
Champion Bicycle Rider Punctures a
Tire and Loses n Lap.

KANSAS CITY. Nov. 25-In the forty
eight-hour six-day race at Convention hall
ts: today Champion Miller punetured 2 tire and
turs occurred at 3:2l, while, the men were
to rose lap This put the champion on
even terms with Repne, tile Nashville man.
ne five ltaCers were practically in bunch
ard q fierce struggle ensued. Nlederhofer,
tfc tdll-ender, left the track, afr one hour
and fifteen minutes ridins. The start today
The standing at o'clock follows: julius,
514 miles laps; Gus Lawson. 574 miles &
miles laps Waller. 574 miles 4 laps; Lin
genfelder, $50 miles; N!ederhofer, 4i2 miles.
; The score at the end Of the thirty-second
Lawson, Gas miles laps. Repine. $40 miles 8
laps; Miller, 645 miles 7 laps; Waller. 6i5
miles laps; Lngenfelder, Gil miles laps;
Niederhofer, SOB miles laps
In a sprint shortly after 6 o'clock tonight
Miller broke a crankhanger on his wheel
and lost a lap, falling behind Repine. In
the brush at the close tonight julius finished
a wheel ahead of young Lawson.
Manager Prince claims that at the close
tonight, the leaders were riding seventy
miles ahead of the record for a day race.
Ia the three-mile motorcycle exhibition to-
night Fisher and julius rode three miles In
5:l5, going the first mile in :i6
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26
Fifteenth Streets kelley XT1ER ~ I'm

ing. Malone, who caught stray bullet from
the revolver of Harris, was recalled and
explained the working Of the game. James
Harris told the life history of his brother.
the defendant Benjamin A. Root, residing
near the scene of the shooting, testified that
Harris came running to his place and said
he had had fight with some gamblers and
shot two of them short session was
held this evening and court adjourned until
Monday e
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26
What some Candidates Spent.

FALLS CITY, Neb., Nov. 25.-(Special) y
The expense statements of the various can
didates at the late election, as filed with the
county clerk, are: Treasurer. w. R. Wyatt.
$3.50; s. S. Reavls. $50.40. County Judge,
John Gagnon, $S3.75; B. S. Poland. $3.50.
County clerk, George e. Schneider. $3.50;
w. Bollenbach, $3.50; clerk of court, Charles
l.. Mettz, $42.64; G. ]. Crook. $3.50. Sheriff,
w. X. Tinker, $6s.Os; John Hossck, $25
Superintendent, C. w. Whitehead, $70.31; C.
NJ. French $22.25. Coroner DR.. Waggoner
So; DR.. Montgomery. 50. Supervisor. w. W.
Jenne, $25.75; J. j. Farmer $3.50.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26

NEW YORK. Nov. 25.-Rev. DR.. Robert
Lowery a prominent Baptist minister and
author OF many religious hymns died at bis
home in Plainfield, N. j., today He was 73
years old Mr.. Lowery was the composer
Of the we'll known hymn. "Shall We Meet
Beyond the River?' and many others equally
popular. During his career as a clergyman
Re had been pastor of the Bloomingdale
Baptist church in this city and Of the Han
son Place Baptist church in Brooklyn.