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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
"sTEvENsoN IN SAMOA
"The song of the wen" and the Kin
Deed Ii Commentaries,

Deed II Commentaries.
The story tellers step-daughter. Mrs. Isobe
Strong, writes in the July Century OF "Stsven.
soE in Samoa" Tusitala was the name by
which the natives knew and loved him
| The Song of the Wen" commentaries an
interesting event. A humble servant OF the
family, lively, amusing fellow named Eliga,
was afflicted with large. unsightly tumor
OIL his back. In land whore beauty is OF
was made TO suffer doubly. Mr. Stevenson
and my mother had him examined by the
kindly surgeon or an English man Of war,
who proposed an operation. But EIiga would
not submit. He explained to Tusitala that
there we've strings in the wen that were tied
about his heart. and II they were severed he
would die. When Mr.. Stevenson translated
the Doctors diagnosis, Eliga was unconyinced.
His skin. he said was different on the outside
from white mans, and therefore IL was not
unnatural 10 suppose that his insldes wefe
made on different plan.
In the end Mr.. Steyenson's and n mother &
arguments prevailed. and he submitted: but
for their sskes. rot his own. and ne begged
them TO remember, when he was gone, that he
had dlod for love or them. On tIe day OF the
operation d ga prepared his house for death
the ave mats were spread, the rush curtains
we're all up, decorations remoyes the single
room was so exqu!sitely prepared thar not
pebble on the foor was out OF place, and his
relatives were assembled. He hiusel, was or
pale lsao. color ana shaking with apprehen-
'Aolee OF her horse. and received Tusitaia
ana the doctor with perfect self-possession.
The operation vas successful and Eiiga re-
covered, but i was not only renewed health
ana strength ;ha. came to him. but the fulfill
ment OF his dearest ambition. Owing 10 his
oeformlty he had been kept ont of titles and
estates that we're promptly restored TO him.
IN the Islands no reformed or very ugly per-
son can be chief. Indeed II the children OF
a great man are Unlocking 1t is not unusual
tor him to adopt the handsomest boy In the
village to succeed HIM
The change In Eliga was magical Instead
OF being the eripging. ALMOST dwarfsh crsa-
ture who cut monkey tricks TO make people
laugh, after the pathetic manner OF the de-
termed In Samoa. he carried himself erect,
with. naughty mien: he dyed his haid red,
ana wore Il In the latest fashion. cotnbed up
into Grecian curls. and powdered with sandal
wood. When he came into his ,ltle he made
a visit TO Vaillma In state, accompanied by
MS pew retainers. all laden with gifts for the
for the hrst time.
ssmicrels OF men at usea mat iaid out
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NEwFouNDLANp COAST DISPUTES.
French Representatives Arrived IN
Confer with Colonial Autlori,iex

ST. Johns, \. F., July 1.-The rrancb
hagship Lisly, Commodore Henrique, ar
rived here today. Commodore Hcnrioue
comes to confer with the British commo-
core George A. Clifford. and the colonial
authorities respecting the recent disnutes
on inc treaty coast. The colonial ministry
maintains determined attitude and nm.
Tess the French are prepared 10 make gen
eivus concessions no agreement is likely
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SITUATION GROWING SERIOUS.
president Kruger stiII Refuses to
Grant Conferences


Grant Conferences
London, July 1.-While the trend OF
rews regarding tie Transvaal is more pa
cifc. the question of peace or war sim
trembles in the balance But the impress.
sion continues that IL Great Britain main
tains the firm stand asserted by Joseph
Chamberlain. secretary OF state for the
colonies, in his recent speech at Birming-
ham. TO be the policy OF the united cabi-
net, President Kruger viii yield. I'm
doubtedly immense pressure is being ex-
erted by the Afrikanier party In South
Africa and by the Orange Free State 70 oe,
President kruger to grant adequate con-
ferenees.
Meetings are being held daily through
out south Africa, while the situation is
sIoSlhs more serious among the Citland-
ers owing to the decentralization of hus,-
ness.
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DOMESTIC.

A is.year-oid boy killed his father.
mother and older sister.
The employees OF the American Plate
Glass company have been given 10 per
cent wage increase.
The saengerbund at Cincinnati ad-
jcurned after electing officers.
Five men were convicted in Virginia
for lynching and sentenced to the peni-
Tertiary.
Union and non-union men at Carriers
vile. ILL.,. are both heavily armed aud
bloodshed NAV follow. State troops have
been called out.
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WASHINGTON.

Alger has reached the last stage and
must give up his place or break his ALI
ance with Pingree,
Confidence expressed that the moeus VI
vendi concerning the Alaskan boundary
will shortly be settled
Administration circles drew sigh Of
relief when Roosevelt said he favored Nc
Kinley for o second term.
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WASHINGTON.

Tho president has decided to make
western trip during the latter part OF
the summer.
A reciprocity treaty has been concluded
with jamaica.
President Mckinley presented NJ Cam
bon. French Ambassador. with a loving
Gun in recognition Of his friendly SER
vices in the spanish-Americap negot!a-
tions
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upon the lawn in front Of the house. On n;
veranda, facing them, sat Mr.. Stevenson. ~
rounded by his family and native seryis5
looking on with that serious, respectful n
tention it was his custom to accord all mar
formallties. however trivial they may NJ
seemed.
Eiiga came forward croucaingly, Win
cocoanut tied by piece OF sinnet to his IN;
To the accompaniment or clapping hands NJ
harmonious chanting. he half recited, ~
acted the story before us. He capered N
made silly. hideous faces. he did the hufoa'
for the last time In his life; and then az NJ
string was cut and the cocoanut rolled o n
ground, he sprang erect. thumped his b.ess
and sang aloud his triumph and gratitude
sAolele is Mrs Stev-nson's native mama
is / term of admiration, meaning 'Beautnz
as a flying cloud
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COMMERCIAL.

The future cotton markets closed at an
advance: New York and New Orleans SPOT
markets UP Lice; others unchanged.
Both the Wholesale and retail trade of
Houston was retarded by the excessive
rains.
Wheat advanced 1850 on strong de-
mand; corn and provisions advanced: oats
UNCHANGED.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
,m.r,c,u Amendment Adopted

The Hague, July 1.-The drafting COM
mittee on the arbitration question adopted
today the American amendment to the
code OF procedure relative to revision OF
the sentence Of the arbitration court. In
the session Sir Julian Pauncefote moved
10 change the wording to court which
was adopted. So the name will be coar.
O. arbitration" The session also rassed
the second reading If the arst four aito'es
OF Sir Julian Fauncefote's motion.
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manifesto signed by sixty-nve deputies
giving an account Of their work during
the session.
sisnor Andrea Costa. royalist member
OF the chamber OF deputies, was arrested
this evening. Signor Costa has to UNDER
90 a sentence Of two months iinprison-
ment for a press offense committed in
1894.
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PHILIPPINES.

The natives made an attack on the
American forces under the cover OF dark
nees at San Fernando: one American
killed and four wounded: enemy's loss
small.
Nothing whatever is being accomplished
by the American troops at Manila
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
Railroad A-.crsments RAISED.

Austin, Texas, July THE comnt
eioners coart of Travis county today raj.
the assessment of the Austin and Nore
western railroad from $500 to s1o.454 \
mile; Of the Katy from $4,000 to ss7S4 u
mile; of the Houston and Texas Cent
from $500 to s14,796 per mile.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
The YcIlor. Fever at san,,,u.

Washington. July 1.-The following ca
blesram has been received from General
Brooke:
AdIutant General.
Havana. July -Four companies and
pand OF the Fifth infantry in two camps
az s9ntiago. One camp has but one cas-
OF yellow fever since a7th, Other several.
y win be moved again today after careful
disinfeetion. Total cases to Juno 80. fdty,
nine; deaths, fourteen
Brooke, Commander.
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rbe rmpcror Enjoying Life.

berlin. July 1.--while Berlin is in the
tolls Of pitiful uncertainty. the emperor
has been greatly enjoying himself at hiei.
where, surrounded by congenial company
OF princes aud yachting neh, he mas oeen
showing himself to be a good fellow py
taking part In the "beer evenings
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
RIOT AT BARCELONA.
Four Persons Were Killed ana
Seventeen Injured.

Barcelona. July 1.-Disorders occurred
here today on the taking over OF the
Marie by the new municipality The pub
lie wished to enter. but was prevented by
the municipal guards and a regular hat
lie ensued. In which four persons were
Killed and seventeen wounded. The gan.
darmes finally restored order.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
Would ketnlinf :.

Berlin, July 1.-The Barmen
chamber OF commerce demands de-
clded action toward the United
States In tariff matters and sug-
gests that American goods be sub
jected to the same conditions here
as German goods In the United
States In regard to consular au-
thentication of invoices and fees,
The agrarian press strongly in
dorses this and notes the fact that
the Barmen chamber is free trade
body.
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Must Withdraw the nicc,orn, nm.

Brussels, July The burgomasters o,
Brussels, Client, Antwerp and Liege we're
received In audience by King Leopold to-
DAY They informed his majesty Tint
they could no longer he responsible for the
maintenance Of order II the ministry dla
NOT Withdraw the electoral bill. The king
replied that his possibilities az interfers
enee were limited by the constitution.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
PRESIDENTS WESTERN Toun.
VIII Probably Start Late in the
Summer Months

Summer Months.
Washington July 1--Senator Carter OF
Montana called on the president today 10
present him with an invitation to visit
Great Falls. Helena, Butte and Missoula,
where he goes on a Western trip. The
presidents conversation indicates that he
will start on his Western trip late in the
summer, and that he will try to visit a
number of Western States which furnished
volunteer troops for the Philippines In
this way he will be able to shake hands
with the returning soldiers.
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Transport sailed for manila.

San Francisco, July 1.-The transport
Pennsylvania with the Twenty fifth United
States infantry under Colonel Burt and a
large number of recruits sailed for Ma
Mia tonight.
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bolic of the peaceful Offices which NJ. Cam
bon performed. On the three faces of the
cup, where the handles join the bowl, ap-
pear the coat of arms of France, the let
tiers r. F." (republic Of Franco
This gift is one of uncommon richness
and artistic beauty
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Temporary American Ambassadors


Berlin, July DIR. Meann Won Schwart-
zenstein, the Luxembourg minister who
is to replace Dr. Won Holleben temporarily
as German ambassador at Washington.
will sail for New York July 4. He dined
today with j. B. Jackson, secretary of the
United States embassy.
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Arrested for a pres. ,oen..

Rome July i.'-In consequence Of the
asoree issued by King Humbert today
'iosins the session Of parliament, the
members OF the extreme left have tssu, :
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
would dissolve parliament.

London. July 1.--Political men attach
immense Importance to the Oldham and
Stockport by-elections. and the liberals
freely count on winning six seats in the
house OF commons II is freely predicted
that II the liberals win both seats the
government will receive such shock
that the Marquis Of Saiihury Will decide on
dissoiution OF parliament.
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sroisr.

Houston o. Galveston 3.
Meadowthorpe made hot race at st
Louis.
Admiration beat May Hampstead
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Berlin, July Ia dispatch to the COL
ogne Gazette from Apia, under date Of
June 16, says that Maletoa Tanus will
shortly be transported to the Fill islands.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
The Government Deac,t.

Washington, July 1.-The government
deficit for the fiscal year is SSSs75.sss.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
CUBA.

Total number cases OF yellow FEVER AT
Santiago to date. titty-nine; deaths four
teen.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
100 Physicians.
1T males no diffef.

! It males no differ
ence II DR.. Hath
way &. Co. whetN
you ha re been tret
ed by one physichl
or by one hundN
physicians; il you n
yet q sufferer, "
are Just as mitch !
need of mecical Y
as though you y
lever made an "
tenpt to get CIlrG
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
mswey's Letter 10 Admiral Diedrloh.

asnlin. July 1.-The news published
here that Admira. Dewey has written a
very kind letter to Admiral Diedrichs.
xagretting the false reports spread re-
D gayding their relations at Manila, has been
4 yeeeived With much satisfaction. II 10
haid he letter will be published when
Admiral piedrichs returns to Germany,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
Mail Treatment Cures,uy

None need be deprived ofSyhe hsneats
OF Dr. Hathaway & Co.'s tnatment be-
cause living at a distance from the offce.
The same wonderful and unifor.n A,ccess
attending the treatment of Doctor Hath
away & Co. In their office is found In
their mail treatment of patients.
BY the use of symptom blanks they egf
able to diagnose cases and prescribe "a
them. and by their reports they keo,t
close watch upon them Patients living q
the country may enjoy the benets OF Dcc&
tor Hathaway & Co.'S skill asa well q
those living in the city. Write to Df
Hathaway & Co. for their new symptcl{
blanks-No. for men. No. for womesx
No. for skin diseases. No. for catafri
and have your case diagnosed and griX
expert advice free. II the they can Gun
you they will tell you SO. They never ~
dertake case. either by mail or at thst2
office where they cannot afford relief.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02

Hoods Pills cure liver ills; the non.irritatans >.
only cathartic TO take with Hoods SaIsapsijF
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-10-28

London, Oct 26.-Rnssia, it has beer
learned by the Associated Press, has al
last agreed to arbitTate with the United
states the claim resulting from th,
seizure of sealers in Boring sea, which has
been pending about eight years.
A protocol between the two govern,
ments has been drawn up and final for
mAlities are expected 10 be concluded
next month. The arbitration will prob
ably take the form OF the Venezuelan
court.
These claims originated in the seizure
by the Russian authorities, OF the coasi
Of Siberia, of three American sealing YES
sells, and the damages claimed aggregate
about $l50.OO0. In each case the largest
item of the claim is on account of the
suffering of the American officers and crew
while under arrest
The cases differ from those claims pre-.
sented by British sealers which were set,
tied by the Boring sea arbitration in the
fact that while the British vessels Wers
seized by American revenue cutters on
what the arbitration declared to be the
high seas, the Russian men of war seized
these American sealers within seven miles
of the Asiatie coast
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-10-28

London, Oct. 26.-The Associated Press
is enabled TO give, anthoritatiyeIy, Can
ada's final proposition for permanent set
Element Of the Alaskan dispute. 1t is very
different from her former demands and
was delivered to Ambassador Choate by
the Canadian minister Of marine and fish
cries, Sir Louis Henry Davies, and was
dispatched TO Washington by officials Of
the United States embassy. II Is As fol-
logs:
That the boundary line be arbitrated
upon terms similar 10 those imposed BY
the United States and Great Britain in
Venezuela, particularly those provisions
making 80 years occupancy to be con-
elusive evidence Of title, occupancy Of less
than that period to be taken in equity un-
der international law.
That as a condition precedent, abso-
lHtely preliminary TO arbitration, Skag-
way and Dyea would be conceded TO the
United States without further claims il
Canada received Pyramid HArbor.
In other words Canada gives up much
Of the disputed gold country in return for
a seaport, but stipulates that she must get
the latter before she agrees to arbitrate
the boundary line.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-10-28

-Four thousand acres OF rich placer
ground win be brought into use by the
building OF the great High Line ditch
~ southern Oregon. when IL Ia com.
pleted. This ditch will be the create,
on the coast. and the cost of its con.
struetion Ii $3.50. 200. furnished by PORT.
land capitalists.
c. J. Heidenrich Of Saltese. Idaho IA
enthusiastic ~ ever over the outlook
Tor the Monitor. the copper property on
Nhieh he has been working for the last
year There Is now 5000 or $40 900
worm OF ore on the dump which has
been taken out in sinking the shaft and
arlting ON the 100 Level. Supplies have
ooen taken In sufieient 10 furnish n
dozen or more men all winter. and Il Ia
expected that BY the time spring opens
there will be eaoagh ore on the dunn
70 Justify them commencing work on
a wagon road and pushing IL up the
mountain as fast As the snow goes on.
In the good old days Of placer mining
= man with = pick. pan. shovel and q
rocker or = single siuios boz was fully
equipped 10 tackle any from grass
roots TO bed rock" pay dirt where water
~As handy. A few dollars secured the
OUTFIT and with little grub and q dirt.
rooted log cabin the old-time miner was
As much 81 home In his surroundings
a. the manager Of heavily capitalized
quartz mine 10 today in his expensive
and. in sons instances. iuIurioaziY fur.
nished apArtment& But conditions
hare greatly changed since the early
day mihiag- Il takes money 20 carry
on any mining proposition now.
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London, Oct. 25.-Sensatiunal rumors Of
designs Of foreign powers inImieAl to Brit
ish interests meet with scant credence,
though il is admittedly difficult to explain
the immense force on land which Great
Britain is now mobilizing.
In Vienna it ia reported that the British
naval movements are due 10 a rumor that
Russia, with the assent Of France, is about
10 acquire from Spain. CeatuA, or some
other naval station on the African coast
Elsewhere Il is stated that the movements
Of the French Mediterranean feet in the
neighborhoOd Of the Levant, where it
could easily be Joined by the Russian
Black sea feet, via the straits of Oar
danelles, are occassioning suspicion.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-10-28
Josber. Of tAe Coast Organise.

San Francisco, Oct. e6.-The Pacific
Coast JObbers & Manufacturer Associa
ton has been organized in the city
Wakefield Baker is treasurer, and Thomas
p. Smith secretary. On the executive
committee are prominent merchants of thil
city, Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, Sacra
mentO, Los Angeles and Marysville.
The new association will endeavor To
protect jobbers on this coast from the
competition Of St. Louis and Chicago firm
and will ask the interstate commerce com
mission not to reduce the existing rates
ON less than carload shipments
An attempt will also be made TO secure
the appointment of Pacific coast man "a
Gil the present vacancy on the commission
and the association will favor w. r.
Wheeler for the place.
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Forty-rwe w,y...

Chicago. Oct s6.-Forty-two wives
scattered through the world, four Of whom
are in Chicago. was the confession made
today by Walter L Farnsworth, a Chi
cago candy commission man, who was ar.
rested yesterday, charged with bigamy.
F&rnswOrth also admitted that be was q
man of many aliases. Some Of these are
Charles Bransford. A. ]. Hitting, s L
Thomas. A. L Kieser and Bradshaw.
Il cannot tell exactly how many women
l have married. said he. 81 know Of
eleven in Europe, four in China, three in
Peru, one in England and over twenty
Others in different parts Of the world, but
to save my soul l could not tell how
many. l married them for different rea
sons did not live for more than day
OF two at time with them. They win
tell you l was good to them"
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Jarvis al Cape xons.

Washington, Oct. 25.-Captain Shoe
maker, chief Of the revenue cutter service,
has received from Lieutenant Jarvis q
brief report, dated St. Michaels, Alaska,
September 30, on the recent trip Of the rev.
enue cutter Bear to Point Barrow, in the
course of which he says:
At Cape Nome are some $500 people
with the possible addition of from 500 70
loco from Yukon riysl points. think
there will be ample accommodations for
all desiring to 60 ou., and also sufficient
provisions for those who remain Typhoid
fever is prevalent, but the coming Of cold
weather is expected to check il.
Good order is maintained, but there i
q laWless element that it is desired to get
rid Of before the winter closes in and l
viii cooperate with the military author
tiles and the United States marshal TO
that end.
There Is also a large number Of sick
and INDECENT whom it viii be necessary TO
take away on the Bear to prevent suffer
ing. The Bear is enroute to Sitka."
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New York. Oct ga special from
Washington says;
The stories of American soldiers loot
ing churches are false" said Col A. S
Frcst Of the South Dakota regiment, who
had long interview with Secretary Root
in regard to the Philippine situation.
As Gen. Macarthur advanced the min
eipal churches were set on fire by Aguin-
aldO's men, notably the churches at San
Fernando and Malolos, and the loOtinR
was done by the insurgent stragglers and
Chinese.
~lt is not true that the Philippine pris-
oners were inhumanely treated. There IL
no kinder man in the world than the Am
erioAn soldier. have seen him share his
food with and divide shelter with wound.
ed Flipinos. The Filipino wounded are
taken to the hospitals on the same trains
with our own"
Col Frost highly praised Gen Otis, de-
scribing him to be man Of splendid char
acter. He makes enemies" said the col.
onel, because he is q strong man"