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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-21
ARMY PROMOTIONS.
General Otis Must wait Year for
RecNEnitiOn.

New York. February ga Herald speeia
from Washlnston says:
President Mckinley has determined 10 re-
ward several general officers for gallantry
during the Cuban and Philippine operations
Upon the retirement of Brigadier General
NJ. +. Miller. ON March L. Colonel Il, V
sumner now briradier general OF volun-
tcers, will be appointed brigadier general IN
the regular army. No reward can be given
to Major General Otis until after June L.
1900 unless the army reorganization bill shall
pass General OTIS holds only the rank OF
brisadier general in the regular service, He
will be appointed a major general on the re-
treniant ON June rs. 1900. OF Major Weilev
Merritt. but tho president would like 20 con
fer promotion upon him sooner should ha
have tho opportunity TO do SO. General otiN
Will be the next general OF tho regular serv-
Ice appointed Although Brigadier General
D. +. Flasler does not retire until June a.
the goSsips in the war department are already
talkng Of hig successor II seems TO he gPn-
orally conceded that Colonel ], NJ. Whitmore
VIII receive the appiointmcnt Of chief Of ord
nance,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-21
WASHINGTON nnIEFs.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Post.

tsneclhi Dlsnatch 10 The Post.
Washington. February 20.-Mr. &. II. Nal
lam Of Beaumont and Mr.. II. H. Stark o
Orange are here looking after the contrac
to supply lumber 70 the government witt
which to build barracks for the army IL
Cuba. II Is understood that some bids sub,
mtted are lower than Texas bids. but a,
they do p5. conform to the war Department
requirements the Texans are hopeful OF OBJ
tatnina the contract.
Judge G., c. Potter OF Gainesville was TO.
day admitted to practice before the SUI.
preme court He was introduced BY Hon. joe
Bailey.
There Is no material change tonight IN the
condition OF Hon. John w, Crawford.
Texas postmasters Advance, Parker coun.
". John Lamm; benton. Ataaeosa county.
Walter ". Jones: Dawn, Deaf Smith county
James H. liamln; Dowell, Fisher county.
~, G, W. Carr Green HIN. Titus county.
Charles Nj. Gill,
The following nominations were today ap-
moved In executive session of the senate:
Horace l., Taylor Of Wisconsin. TO be as
slttnt secretary Of the treasury, to succeed
w, II. Howell; Colonel Marcus Miller. Third
ARTILLERY to be bfigadisr general.
The comptroller OF the currency has do.
oared dividend Of 70 per cent 20 the cred
kan. and y per cent 10 the creditors OF the
Mutual National bank OF New Orleans,
The National council OF women closed lis
tri.ennial session here today With two sxecu-
NY sessions. disposing OF odds ana ends OK
business
The proposed constitutional amendment
ashnst admitting polygamists TO congress
ms fAyor0bly acted on today by the house
ON elections,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-21
RAILROADS.

Tho operation OF the Katy Flyer.
viii. itis stated, be resumed
ten minute session of the Texas pas
scnger committee was lneld ut Dallas.
Texas Car Service association appointed
committee to consider the question of
tho handling Of the Gotten crop OF 1889.
Rate situation Is unchanged so far as
Houston is concerned.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-21
FOREIGN.

Members OF the Spanish cortes denouncc
tho gensrals for sur,ondcring Cuba and
say they should hc sh.ot for cowardice.
Paris has cooled dtwn and tho police
have been instructed 10 arrest persons
uttering cries hostile to Loubct.
Max Gregis. editor or the Auti-Julf OF
Grenohle, Franco, sentenced 10 three
years Imprisonment and lhco francs line
for Sioritying murder and pillage.
Revolt In Nicaragua gaining strength.
Americans Joining lnsurgent army.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-21
LOCAL.

City council: An expert report on sewage
disposal and sanitation--A proposed new
telephone plant--The Lyceum appropria-
iion-site for the electric light plant.
Mail dcliyerers throw up their contract
Local newspaper men meet and pass
resolutions upon the death OF b. NJ Van
der hurst
The United Confederate Veterans TO pre-.
sent a Tag to General Moorman.
Meeting of the Houston Manufacturers
association.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-21
rnnner.Inairrmcrt- aun.hen.

raIlinyille, Ill February eo.--The States
attorney today nolls pressed tho three indiot-
mtnts found against Governor Tanner by
the grand jury, which Involved the virden
rl0i OF the cod miners. The indlclmrnis
afainsi Governor Tanner charged him With
omission Of dnN IA not srndiug troops 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-21
omMEH.cyAn.

Cotton futures down iM1is-6iths In Llv-
oipool Z to . points IN New York and 1
10 G points In Now Orleans.
spot cotton i-l6 OF in New York and un-
changed elsewhere.
Arbuckle refined sugars are off Lis.
Stocks quito active. Tobacco gained 1915
points aud Sugar ca.
Wheat advances kd1c. corn &c and
oals &c. Pork declined a5c, lard l5c and
ribs f51i1l6c.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-21
DOMESTIC.

Indictments against Governor Tanner
oi Illinois growing GU, Of the miners riots
Lave been nolIc proseuued
The Methodist ministers Of Atlanta re.
vivo the book concern affair and demand
the designations OF Barbce and Smith.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-21

judge c. c. Potter OF Gainesville was to-
day admitted TO practice before the SUI
preme court. He was introduced By Hen. joe
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
In Society.

A recent wedding of interest to Birming- ham was that of Miss Katherine Drewry Conner and Dr. Walter Stratton Britt, which was celebrated at the First Baptist church in Midway, Ala. The ceremony was performed by MT. Hubbard, of Eufaula. The church was decorated with chrysan- themums and palms. The bride entered the church with her maid of honor, Miss Annie Conner. The wedding party included Miss Annie Britt, Miss Carrie Thornton, Miss Claudia Robertson, Miss Margaret Pruitt, Miss Margaret Merritt, MT. Fletch- CT Conner, Dr. Arthur Wright, MT. B. F. Seay, Jr., Dr. Hixon and Dr. Franklin, of Union Springs. Dr. Robert Conner was best man, and the ushers were MT. C. B. Milner and MT Leonard Alley.
 The bride wore white satin and pearls. The veil was caught with orange blossoms which had been worn by her mother on her wedding day. The bouquet was show CT of lilies of the valley. The young women
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
GEN. WOODS PROMOTION
Will Cause No Change in His Station
 and Duties

Washington, December 6.-According to the officials of the war department the promotion of General Wood to the grade of major-general of volunteers is not likely to cause any immediate change in his present station and duties as commander of the military provinces of Santiago and Puerto Principe. General Wood had an interview with Secretary Root at the war department today, and at it's conclusion said that he expected to return to Santiago in a few days, but that it was possible he might be allowed to spend the Christmas holidays in the city.
 As major-general of volunteers General Wood will be the second ranking officer in Cuba his single military superior being Major-General Brooke, commanding the di- vision, who is a major-general in the regu- lar establishment.
 General Woods advancement gives him rank above Generals Wilson, Lee, Wheeler, Bates, Young, Chaffee and Ludlow, all Of whom were senior to him in the volunteer army. Although all the officers named were major-generals of volunteers during the Spanish war, they at present hold only the rank of brigadier-general. Counting General Wood, there are now eight major generals in the army, including Generals Miles, Merritt and Brooke, of the regular army The other volunteer major-generals are Shafter, Otis, Lawton and MacArthur.
 Colonel Kellogg, of the Sixth infantry, and Colonel Carpenter, of the Eighteenth infantry, who were today nominated as brigadier- generals in the regular army, will be placed on the retired list immediately. Both held the rank of brigadier-general In the volunteer establishment during the Spanish-Americaii war. Colonel Carpenter is now in command of his regiment in the Philippines. Colonel Kellogg started to the Philippines with his regiment, but was ta- ken sick en route, and was compelled to return to the United States from Honolulu He was twice brevetted for gallant and meritorous service during the civil war.
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
ANNIE EENDRi0K WALKER.
Doll Sale and Lunch.

The ladies of St. Mary gh- lands are meeting with great success with their doll sale and lunch, which opened yesterday at Third avenue and Twentieth street. Both the doll sale and the lunch will continue until tomorrow afternoon, when there will be candy pulling at 8 o'clock for the little folks All children are invited to attend. A small admission fee will be charged at the candy pulling, and all the candy that is pulled by the lit tie folks will be made into parcels for them.
 The dolls at the sale are all sizes and prices range accordingly. They are selling rapidly, as the holiday season is so near. A delicious menu is served from 12 to 8 o'clock. The women interested in the sale and in the luncheon feature, which is such popular one, expect a liberal patronage from the public.
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
INSTRUMENTATION eeepepeeeeeeeeeePPepce

dn the bridal party wore white organdie over silk and carried white carnations. Miss Britain, of Talladega, is the guest of Mrs. Thomas Bradley.
 Mrs. Guy D. Bluett, of Mississippi, who has been the guest of Mrs. Robert Wet more, has returned home.
 At the Tuesday Whist club, which was entertained by Mrs. Mamie Tipton, the prize was won by Mrs. B. l.. Wyman. The club will meet next week with Mrs. D. M. Forker.
 Mrs. Robert Wetmore will leave today for Livingston.
 Mrs. w. L. Murdoch, who is visiting friends in Kansas City, is receiving a num- Der of charming social courtesies in the na- ture of dinners and luncheons
  Mrs Martha Browne, Miss Carrie Browne and MT. George Browne are now at home at the residence of MT. and Mrs Malone in Thirteenth avenue, South Highlands. Mrs. J. H McCary will entertain at cards next Tuesday afternoon in honor of the Misses Caldwell, of Tennessee.
 Mrs G. B. Scott, of Decatur, Ga., is visit ing Mrs. G. B. McCarmack. Mrs Scott has many friends In Birmingham who will be delighted to know that she is in the city. The presentation of Miss Rowleys opera, '4Terra Sortis." on Friday evening and Saturday matinee will surpass the previous productions, which delighted such large au- diences last spring. The famous quartette will be composed of old and new favorites, all of whom are professionals. MT. Justin Thatcher, of Nashville, MT. Washburn, Mrs. Marie Kern Mullen and Madame Everest will be heard both Friday evening and at the matinee. The third presentation of "Terra Sontis" is being anticipated with great pleasure.
 Mrs. Robert McLester gave charming afternoon reception yesterday for Mrs. Will liam Williams French.
 Miss Emma L. Wright and MT. Walter D. I,anning were married at the residence of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. E. A. Wright. 229O Fourth avenue, yesterday aft ernoon at 3:9O o'clock, Dr. J. P. McFerr1n' of the First Methodist church, officiating. The bride wore a tailor suit of castor cloth and carried brides roses and lilies Of the valley. The groom is pharmacist, and is in the empoye of Nabers, Morrow & Sin nige.
 After the wedding trip they wall be at
 
 2216 Fourth avenue.
 The Amaranth club will meet with Miss Jamie McLester tomorrow afternoon at 3:3o o'clock.
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
DIVIDEND DECL AIRED
Directors of Dallas Cotton Mill Hold a
 Meeting

Huntsville, December 6.-(Special.)- )-The stockholders of the Dallas Manufacturing company, Seth M. Miiken, A. w. Green Charles D. Perkins, and others, of New York; Stephen Green, of Boston; w. R. Rison and Milton Humes, of Huntsville held their annual meeting here today and declared a semi-annual dividend of 3h per cent.
 at the price of $12,OOO, to be used as a park, was ratified. The meeting adjourned to December 19 when the doubling of the Dallas mills will be authorized and the capital stock increased to $1 ,300,000.
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
Meeting of History Department
 Of the Woman's Club

The department of history of the Wom- ans club will hold meeting at the club rooms at 3:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, December F, instead of Wednesday, De- cember 20. All members enrolled or pros- pective, who feel any interest whatever in the history of our state, are urged to be present. The open meeting of the depart ment of history will take place at the club rooms, Saturday, December Is.
 MRS. w. D. SORSBY, Director.
The age-herald., 1899-12-07

Day after day Judge Feagin is con- fronted by heterogeneous mass of people, some guilty and some innocent of every charge imaginable.
 Yesterday morning the continued case of Edward Wallace, the aged negro chicken roost artist, was again up for a hearing, and Edward was present to face the music. The officer making the arrest testified to seeing Edward coming along with the bag of chickens, and claimed that Ed would not tell where he obtained the birds, the judge at this point explaining that Edwards si- lence was probably due to resentment at an inquiry into his private business.
 As the case progressed, Edward expressed a strong desire for counsel to represent him; but no attorney present having the necessary temerity, the case against Ed being strong, the trial continued with Ed ward against the field in his own behalf.
 Edward said that it was fact that he had removed chickens from the premises of other folks, but declared that the present allegation against his character was not true and with much abused air announced to the assembly present that he was suf fering from an unjust prejudice embodied in the old adage, Ito give dog a bad name and you might as well hang him." He repeated that he bought the bag of fowls in question, but could not prove his statement and Captain Meade put him on the books for $25; a sixty day incarcera- ton also being added, la laniappe.
 Neighbors Fall Out
 John D. Miller, the undertaken had re- peatedly requested Lewis Lawall a next door neighbor, not to hitch his Gawalps) horse and wagon in front of his CMiller's) place of business and the latter had as repeatedly disregarded the request. MT. Miller had explained to Lawall that tieing his team in front of his store seriously in- terfered with his business, preventing his hearse from stopping at the door.
 No simple request having the power to prevent this nuisance, MT. Miller at last cut the rein holding Lawals horse, the latters team being, as usual, in front of Miler's store, and moved the team up to Lawall's own door. This act on the part of Miller caused trouble between the two men, and Lawall claimed that he had only push- ed Miller back to prevent being hit-Miller, he claiming, having knife in his hand at the time, remarking, 'you old scoundrel" Lawal protested that he was only sorroy now that he had not struck Miller
 Miller testified that he had asked Lawall not to tie his team where he did, time and again, but without effect, hence the trouble.
 A witness on the stand testified that he had heard Miller request Lawall not to block up his doorway. iTIe didn't see Miller strike Lawall, but saw the latter push the former before Miller cut the rein. The charges against Miller were malicious and assault. The latter charge was dismissed the judge fining him N on the former charge.
 A charge of assault against Lawall, en- tered against him by Miller, was continued until tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
Want AlI sohools to Suspend

Washington, December 6-The George Washington Memorial association has made public request that on December IA, 1899. the centennial anniversary of Washington s death, all the schools of the land will sus- pend the regular order of exercises at Il a. m and devote twenty minutes to memo rial programme, including brief eulogy Of the life and character of our first president, George Washington.
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
Lawn grass at Godden's drug store.
successful Trial of Bloodhounds

Chattanooga. Tenn, December 6.-Hon. James H. Robertson, mayor of Canton, O., arrived in this city this morning to witness an exhibition by Detective Perry Phipps in trailing criminals with bloodhounds MT. Robertson came on instruction of the city council of Canton, authorized to purchase two dogs from Phipps for the use of the Canton police department. The chase oc- cured on the north side of the Tennessee river and was perfect success.
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
Alarm of Fire

About 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon a lamp in the office of the J. H. McCary company wholesale grocers, in Morris ave- nue, became unmanageable ana was thrown in the street. A telephone message was sent to the fire department, and Chief Null len and his men were soon on the spot, all though there was no need for their ser vices. There was no damage.
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
Meeting of Executive Board
 Of the Local Federation

There will be a meeting of the executive Of the local Federation of Women's Clubs this morning at 10:9O o'clock at the Com mercial club rooms. All members are earnestly requested to be present.
 MRS. s. D. COLE, Vice President.
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
Brilliant Wedding at Huntsville

Huntsville, December 6.-(Special.) )-Mer- cer P. Moseley, of Cincinnati, and Miss Grace Russell were married tonight in the Church of the Nativity, Rev. J. M Banis- ter officiating. The wedding was the most brilliant of the season. A reception was given in honor of the couple by MT and Mrs. w. H. Russell.
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
"DIRT DEFIES THE KING." THEN
 SAPOLIO IS GREATER THAN ROYALTY ITSELF.

he had been informed by that government that on the 2d instant General Toledo with about 300 followers, principally foreigners, attempted revolution near the border of Salvador at a place called Juliapa. They were attacked by government troops and driven across the border with heavy loss. The minister says that all other depart- ments are reported quiet.
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
Mrs. Winsiow,s soothing Syrup

Mrs. WinsIOw's Soothing Syrup Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PER- FECT SUCCESS It SOOTHES the CHILD SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN: CURE WIND COLO, and Is the best rem edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists In every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
Gay Old Founders

Tony Thornton and Monroe Pierson &C., cused John Cobbs and Charles Pedaway, and also a "yallah boy',' who was lucky enough to escape, with having battered and bruised them. thereafter robbing them of all their ready cash, and the evidence adduced in the testimony was certainly enough to make one dizzy.
 Pierson having wealth, proceeded to get gay notwithstanding his years and gray
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
Found in Massac chusetts

Boston, December 6.-Considerable heat has been added to the municipal campaign by the publication of a statement of J. R. Murphy, the defeated mayoralty candidate in the democratic convention to the effect that General F. A. Collins, the nominee, was chosen by fraud, and that Mr. Murphy will vote for ex-Mayor Hart, the republican nominee
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
Insurrection in Guetamala

Washington, December 6.-The secretary of state has received q telegram from MT. Hunter minister to Guatemala, saying that
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
SHORT STORIES GATHERED
 FROM THE POLICE COURT

hairs. Tony, also an aged rounder, took on a few smiles at MunroeS expense and the couple embarked on an Elyton car, Munroe again buying the tickets, Tony having in advertenty left his ortmannaie at home on the dresser-and arriving at Salters' sta- ton the couple disembarked. It was claimed that Pedaway and Cobbs also got off the car at this place, and Thornton and his kindhearted friend Munroe claimed that the former two aided and abetted by another miscreant, fell upon them and lambasted them to a finish, afterwards taking their money, no doubt thinking the job was worth something.
 As stated, much evidence was listened to, and endured by the court, and Cobbs' law yer made an able plea for his client. The evidence against Pedaway being somewhat faulty the judge discharged him, but things being against him, Cobbs was not so fortu- nate, and he was bound over to appear in the criminal court in the sum of $500.
 Fat and Chunky
 Lula Berry, fat and chunky, was said to have "cussed" another female. The woman who had tbeen thus favored at Lula's hand had enemies, and some of them sought to cause her charge against Lula to fall flat. 'Dis here woman, an dat one, an all dem, dey don't lik' me, an dey ain't gwine tell de truth" asserted the injured female In an apprehensive state.
 Lula claimed that the good name of her mother had been ruthlessly tampered with, and it was for this reason that she had fired up. There being nought to the case, the judge cleared the court room of this brood of evil spirits and proceeded to oth- CT cases. .- ...=..
 The Final Act of lro
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF

FOR SHERIFF.
 George W. Sherling is a candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party. D. l.. Higdon Is a candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party.
 James A. Downey Is a candidate for sher- if of Jefferson county, subject to the ac- ton of the democratic party.
 Andrew w. Burgin, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to action of democratic party.
 COUNTY TREASURER Henry B. Gray Is a candidate for Treas urer of Jefferson county subject to the ac- tion of the democratic party.
 H. c. Miller Is a candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The age-herald., 1899-12-07
The Final Act

Several cases of assaults, drunks and similar small offenses were disposed of, and the curtain fell.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-05-10
Compliment to Ellsworth High School

Principal H. A. Moore, of the Els
worth high school, is i'll receipt of letter
from I he officials OF Wellesley college, Of
which the following is an extract:
AT recent meeting OF the board Of examin-
ers, the right of certilcation was extended to
the high school of Ellsworth, Me-, in the follow.
ing subjects English. history present require
mentl, algebra, plane geometry, Latin, Greek,
French"
This means that graduates OF the ELS
worth high school can enter Wellesley
college without being required to pass he
usual entrance examinations in the sub
jects mentioned. This is highly compli-
mentary; it places the school in the front
rank of high schools of the country, and
for attaining such rank, Mr.. Moore and
his able corps of assistants are mainly re-
sponsible. Higher praise could scarcely
be given, for the requirements for en-
trance to Wellesley are extremely rigid.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-05-10

The action of Gen. Otis in telling
the representatives of Aguinaldo that
the only conditions under which
he would stop fighting were to grant
a general amnesty for an unconditional
surrender, is SO fully Endorsed by the
administration that no orders have
been sent to him. Il is felt that he has
correctly sized up the situation, and
can be left TO deal with the FiLpinos
without futher instructions. Besides,
the other American commissioners,
who are fully acquainted with Presi-
dent McKinley's wishes, are with him
to aid III settling any questions that
may arise. Il is confidently expected
that tie Fiipinos will, as soon as they
understand that no better terms can
be obtained, accept those offered by
Gen. Otis; they are already fully CON
WINGED that nothing but defeat for
them hes in fighting our soldiers.