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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-22
Bombarded Rio Grande City, Texas, Fatally
Wounding One Citizen
THE SOLDIERS ARE NOW BESIEGED.
Fort Ringgold Is Surrounded by a Large Number of
Mexicans Heavily Armed-Troops Hurrying
to the Scene-Offcial Information.

war department decided TO temporarily
abandon Fort Mcintosh at Laredo, which
is now being DONE The Mexican popula-
ton considered this action victory for
them and the news spread rapidly up and
down the Rio Grande river.
The negro soldiers at Fort Ringgold on
the outskirts of Rio Grande City. raised
that town on October ., resulting In two
soldiers being shot and three being
dragged to jail aud heavily fined the next
day.
| Since that time the soldiers have writ
ten letters TO friends here saying that
their position at Fort Ringgod was un-
bcarable. that the people OF tho town
were tormenting them with ncknnmes
and occasionally shooting from the town
into the reservation. The soldiers said
they would stand 1t as long as they could,
letter to that effect was received here
November II.
Monday night the men got possession OF
rifles and ammunition and commenced a
desultory firing. Instantly all lamps wen;
out and people began to barrioade them.
selves in their own rooms. The shots were
directed principally at the saloons and
gambling dens and these quarters We're
quickly deserted Deputy United States
Marshal Oscar Merrem rode to Roma, tho
nearest town. and tclcgraphed that the
| soldiers fired no less than 1900 shots and
that one man was badly wounded.
| Later reports today say that the mill
tary authorities now have full control over
the soldiers az the fort and that not man
Is permitted to approach or leave the res
oryation. The entire male population In
and around Rio Grandc City Is under arms,
with armed Mexicans ioclinG into the
town from nearby ranches. Ringgold IA
completely surrounded by these armed
bands and the prospects OF a bloody battle
II the men leave the reservation is immi-
mont Scores Of women and children have
been moved from tho town.
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San Antonio, Texas, November 21.--The
trouble which has been brewing for some
time between the people OF Rio Grande
| City and the negro cavalry troop at Fort
Ringgold under Lieutenant Rubottom
came to climax last night, when the me-
gro garrison took possession OF Krag-
Jorgsen rifles aud ball ammunition at tho
| fort aud from every vantage point on the
reservation opened IRE on the town OF
Rio Grande City
The best information obtainaoie is that
1900 shots were fred by the soldiers and
that one man was probably fatally injured
and another slightly wounded.
Captain w. NJ, Day, commNhder of
Fort Brown, at tho mouth OF the Rio
| Grande, is now en- route overland TO For'
| Ringgold with fifty men of company u.
Ninth cavalry. Major Thompson in COM
mpnd at Fort Mcintosh, near Laredo. has
| also stuNtu lOI luo sSVhe WIN uoNouh-
ment of the Ninth cavalry. Colonel Rob
erts, post adjutant at Fort Sam Houston.
this city left on special train for La
redo with a detachment of the Twenty
Afth infantry at noon today He goes to
take charge of affairs at the scene OF
trouble.
| General McKibben. department com
mander. got into immediate telephone
! communication with Governor Sayers, and
1t ts reported tonight that the adiutant
general Of State troops has ordered every
available man OF the Texas Ranger force
TO Rio Grande City.
when at the close OF the Spanish war
the department sent tho Two negro regi-
ments--the Twenty infantry and the
! Ninth cavalry.--to garrison Texas posts, a
general protest went up. The Mexican
ponulation at the frontier posts at once
made night upon tho negro soIdiers be-
cause of attentions which tho negroes In
uniform paid the Mexican girls. This ten
sion between the negro soldiers and the
MexIcans resulted in fight between the
soldiers and the police in Laredo some
four weeks ago, as a result of which the
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iutant general viii leave by first train
for starr county. Please keep me ad-
vised, Am inclined to believe the affair
Is greatly exaggerated.
Joseph d. sayers, Governor,
Governor sayers, Austin. Texas.
san Antonio Texas. November 21.-
Please wire me whether your adjutant
general is on the train arriving here at
$3.50; if so will bold special train for him.
McKibben, Commanding.
General McKibben. Commanding Depart
ment, San Antonio, Texas.
Austin. Texas. November 21,-Impossible
for adjutant to leave here before Z o'clock.
Joseph D. sayers, Governor.
~
Hon Joseph D. Sayers, Governor Of Texas,
Austin. Texas
Rio Grande City. Texas. November 2l.--
Negro soldiers at Fort Riiggold deployed
In a ravine south edge of town at last
night and fred over 1900 shots into and
over the town. The fusillade continued at
intervals one and half hours One citi-
zen wounded In his house. Houses all
over town penetrated by balls. Women
and children fed to the woods and ranches;
population terrorized. fear the people
may decide to ayenge themselves for this
dastardly act Civil authorities would bs
powerless to control. ] understand that
Lieutenant Rubottom, commanding, direct
ed this cowardly assault. No cause for the
act Wire Washington and San Antonio
for searching investigation and removal OF
troops at once. T. w. Kennedy.
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BY the William Mckinley
Hayes, Secretary o
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WEATHER INFORMATION,
Prnhn hiIiiIeS.

knlhs'on, November 2l.--For Western
and New Mexico: Fair Wednesday and
sday; westerly winds.
eastern Texas: Fair Wednesday and
s'ayi cooler in eastern and southern
wy Wednesday,; fresh westerly winds.
oaianOma and Indian Territories: Fair
aesoay and Thursday; variable winds.
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Conference in st. Louis.

indianapolis, Ind, November 21.-Presi-
dent Mitchell of the United Mine Work
ers of America goes to St. Louis tomor ow
to confer with mine operators OF the
Southern Illinois district Unless the
operators at once cease sending coal to
Missouri. Kansas and Texas, Iron Noun
tain, Missouri Pacific and other Gould
lines every union man in the district will
be called out, says Mr.. Mitchell. In that
case other fields will be involved. NO
word has been received from the Gould
system In the Southwest regarding the
conference asked for.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-22

.s'suons taken by the United States
s a, bureau at all stations at p. M. 10Th
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-22

Manila. November 81, $40 p. m.-The
United States gunboat Helena arrived at
Amagunin during the night of November
u. a party from the Helena visited the
stranded Charleston November 10. 1t was
found that her bows were clear and that
her afterbridge was submerged. making IL
doubtful whether anything can be sal
vaged
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OFFICIAL MOURNING.
Flags Are AT Half Mast and AssOcf-
ates Are Grieyed.

ates Are Grieyed.
Washington, November 81, AL the flags
In Washington are at half mast out OF
respect TO the memory OF Vice President
Hobart. The announcement OF his death
which was not expected. came az dis
tinct shock and cast deep gloom over
the city, where he was loved and honored
The president was deeply affected by
the telegram announcing his colleague S
death and at once dispatched telegram
conveying the sympathy and consolation Of
himself and Mrs. Mckinley 10 Mrs Ho-
hart. Mrs. Mckinley was greatly affected.
she gave way completely to her grief and
Continued on Second PageJ
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PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION
Official Notification to the People of the Death
of the Vice President.

Washington today following
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GARRETT A. HOBART.

sketch of the Life of the Nations
Dead.
Garrett A. Hobart was eminently sue
cessful both in business and politics. His
reputation as man Of affairs and as one
of the shrewdest business men In the coun-
try was perhaps greater than his reputa-
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country Through his business connections
ana his law practice he built up a large
fortune After his nomination ana elcc-
tlon 10 the vice presidency on the ticket
headed by Mr., Mckinley he came to Wash
ington and took up his residence in tho
old Cameron mansion adjoining the site
of historic old Seward House on La
Fayette square where Blaine died. The
Hobart residence during the last three
years has been the scene Of many delight
ful social affairs Socially, the vice presi-
dent and his charming wife divided the
honors with the president and Mrs. Mckin
ley. Vice President Hobarts genial tenn
permanent and charming personality made
him very popular in the senate over which
he presided with dignity and ability aud
with all who came in contact with him.
Mr.. Hobart left but one child. Garrett
a. Hobart. Jr, boy OF u. Fanny, "A
girl of 9, died in 1896 in italy while there
with her parents.
Mr.. Hobart was popular presiding OFF,
Ger and good parliamentarian. II had
been the habit OF most vice presidents 10
refer closely disputed points OF order TO
the senate for decision. Mr.. Hobart. how
ever usually decided all such questions
himself. and questions involving law and
rules did not wait for decision by the sen
ate. He was quick In dsposng of bust
ness at his deck and proceedings were
never delayed through any INDIGESTION on
his part His firm and impartial manner
won he respect OF all senator's while his
genial and pleasant manner made him one
OF the most popular men who ever filled
the high office which his death leaves va
cant.
SENATOR Chiffon CAN'T ATTEND.
Tyler. Texas November 21-This af-
ternoon United States Senator Horace
Chiffon received telegram from Presi-
dent Pro TEN w. II. Frye OF the senate
notifying the senator that he had been
selected as one OF the committee to rep
resent the senate OF the funeral OF the
vice president of the United States which
occurs at Paterson. y. j.. at 2 o'clock,
November 3D.
The committee will meet AT the Fifth
Avenue hotel. New York City. and proceed
to Paterson by special train
Senator Chiffon wired a response to the
telegram expressing his regrets that he
would be unable to attend.
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Continued ON Second PaseJ
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-01-27
The Acme Book Store.
H. L. swIsHER. Prop'r. Dering Building

COME and see for yourself what
Hirschman's S. offer means.
For the best oysters go to S. V.
Thompson's.
GET your razors honed at Adam
Bowers barber shop.
You can always get fresh fish and
oysters at S. V. Thompson's.
USE A. Bowers Dandruff cure.
One application cures itching of the
scalp.
THE man whose feet fly out from
under him is lucky if he doesn't
break anything more than resolu-
tion or two.
QUEEN Quality is made to fit the
foot, to give the Wearer comfort and
good service. See them at Hirsch-
mans.
The funeral of the late William
Hagans will take place On Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will
be held at the residence and the in
terment will be private.
FROM a recent number of the Char
lesion Gazette we learn that panic
was caused at funeral here by the
explosion of lamp. This will be
great news to people living here.
A COUPLE named Newton Lord and
Jennie Helper were married In a
neighboring town some days ago and
the editor of the local paper was
almost dubbed to death by the in
dignant groom because he made use
of the heading Lord Helper"
Rev. Mr.. ScHooLFIELD, the evan
gelist who will ne here on the 9th
of February, was formerly pros
porous merchant of Danville, Va,
but after his conversion felt it his
duty to enter the ministry. Prof.
Van Pelt who is remarkable singer
accompanies him and leads the
music.
A TRAMP was arrested at Kokomo,
Ind, for having in his possession
..jimmies' and chisels formed out of
railway spikes. He convulsed the
court by explaining that he carried
the tools to break up biscuits given
him by the young women, and he
took biscuit from his pocket and
cracked it in illustration. The court
released him.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-01-27
Every Smoker
Should Try the
New B. & w Toby
3 FOR 5.
3 FOR s.
Manufactured by
The Athens Cigar Co.

- -
THE bill which was presented by
Delegate Grant allowing mileage and
per diem for witnesses has been turned
down by the committee which had
the matter in charge The bill was
one that was demanded by a great
many of the people of the state and it
should have passed if the wishes of
the people deserved considerations
THE following has been sent out
by poor fellow who has undoubt-
edly had his troubles lately: "How
few of rs are really our own boss.
The married men are subject to their
wives, the old maids cater to their
cats and poodles, while all Of us
bow to that weak thing called pub
lie opinion We came into the world
without our consent, we leave it
against our protest, and while here
kick at everything that crosses our
path, but all to no purpose The
old world wags on, not caring wheth-
er we live or die, laugh or cry. shout
or sigh, not caring a fartlling why,
till we turn up our toes and die and
maybe to freeze or fry"
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BLIZZARD is EN- ROUTE.
Mercury is to take Slump Of Many
tegrees, and Stay Down Three
DAYS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. q. The storm
central Wednesday night in Wiscon-
sin has moved to Ontario, increas-
ing in intensity, and has caused
snow and violent gales in the lake
regions. ST. Paul reports fall of
So degrees in "a hours, and to A de-
grees below zero, and Davenport
and Dubuque fall of 81 degrees
and to 6 degrees. The cold wave
will move eastward, and reach the
Atlantic coast Friday night, causing
fall Of 20 to 80 degrees in the At
lantic States, and the cold weather
will continue through Sunday, with
northwesterly gales till Saturday
morning. It will also grow colder in
the lower lake region the Ohio val
ley and in the Gulf States.
CALUMET, Mich, Jan. .27.--The
worst blizzard this city has ever seen
is in progress. Business generally is
suspended, and no trains are running.
Three men are reported missing.
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Miss LINNIE MITCHELL has opened
a room for dress making at 439 Front
street where she will be pleased to
have those who need dress making or
other sewing to call. 122-6t
THE practice OF snow balling was
resumed with the last soft snow that
fell. The boys who were enlisted In
the fun probablysdid not know that
the police are looking for such viola
tions and that fine is waiting on
every one caught throwing snow balls.
The people OF the town are tired of
the foolish practice and they intend
to have it broken up.
A SMALL sized panic was caus-
just after dark on Main street. A
heayyigust OF wind dislodged all the
ice on the roof Of the Wallace House
and it came off with terrible racket.
The signs standing along the street
Were blown over and Ia several cases
1hey went considerable distance.
People passing along the street were
saiuted with shower OF ice and they
We're thrown into a panic. Every
BODY ran into the store doors and
other places OF safety until the furry
was over.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-01-27
Want The Name Changed.

The citizens of Charles Town, w.
Va, will petition the present legisla-
ture, now in session at Charleston, to
change the name of the city. The
similarity OF the names of the two
cities, Charles Town and Charleston,
causes many irregularities in business,
the mails and with transportation
companies. Many letters and pack
ages intended for Charles Town go to
Charleston, and vice versa. Charles
Town was so named In honor Of the
founder, Charles Washington, and In
order to retain as near as possible its
original significance, the name recon-
mended will be st. Charles.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-01-27

A PENSION of fourteen dollars a
month has been granted TO Alpheus
D. Lyons of Laurel Iron Works.
S. v. THoMPsoN's restaurant is
the place in town to eat. Oysters
served in every style.
TICKETS for the charity entertain
ment On Tuesday evening are now
for sale at Madera's.
BANIsTER shoes in all the newest
styles can Be had only at Hirschman's.
Tn -pns Of coal from the pools of
the Mouas. sauela into i'ta9 af-
Dor last week amounted " 30
bushels.
You can buy any lady's wrap in our
store at just one third price.
HIRscHMAN's.
For BaIisteE Shoes go to
Hfrschman's Patent leather
and enamel. 81. 30
IT would be we'll to secure tickets
for Tuesday evening as early as posi-
BILE. They are on sale at Madera's.
For RENT: A comfortable four
room house in good neighborhood.
Possession can be given at once In
quire at this office
THE payments are very dangerous
to-day on account of the ice which
has frozen on them. People and
horses can scarcely stand on them at
all. A number of hard falls have
been received over town but so far as
reported no one has been seriously
hurt.
MRS. DAvENPoRT's dancing class
will meet Saturday evening in Munci-
ipal Hall and this may be the last
meeting of the organization. The
music will be furnished by Miss Howe
and Mr. Stewart and those who go are
assured that they will have very
nice time.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-01-27
ABOUT OUR FRIENDS.
Personal Mention Of Promine mt People
Where they are and How they are.

Mr.. Waitman Barbe has returned
from tour of the state in the inter-
ests of the University.
Student Clemens has been forced
TO 60 home to Salem on account of
an attack OF illness.
L. z. Reay who has been sick since
his return from Charleston is some
what better and will be all right in
short time again.
Mrs. 5. G. Chadwick has been
quite i'll from grip for some time
past but we are pleased to note is
in a fair way to recover now.
E. B. Stewart has gone to Wash
ington on short stay While he is
away he will spend a day or so at
his old home at Martinsburg.
f. L. Naret is back from Cameron
where he has been for sometime
looking after clothing store. He
will remain over Sunday.
Miss Florence StatherS has been ap
pointed supervisor vi ielnala udIIs at
the insane hospital at Weston vice
Miss Hamilton, of Wheeling resigned.
Da Costa Smith who is student at
the University, came home one day
last week suffering from pneumonia.
Since his arrival typhoid has developed
and his condition is critical. Yves
ton World.
G. L. Hickman, of Clarksburg,
came in on Thursday afternoon to
look after the settlement of the
burning of the public school build
ing. Dispositions are being taken
each week and the trial will be had
at the next term of court.
A. Brown Smith, of Uniontosn,
who is well known here was on the
afternoon train on Thursday on his
way home from Fairmont. He is
looking better than he has since an
attack of fever which nearly ended
his life. Brown has many friends
here and they are sorry that he did
not have time to stop off for day or
So
READ Hirschman's Ads: one tells
of all their Wraps that they are sell
ing at l-3 price; the other is about
their So. offer.
A correspondent of the Uniontown
Genius writing from Flatwoods says:
Mrs. S. FL. Protzman who has been
quite sick for some days past is at
present no better.
A NUMBER of West Virginians have
leased the B. & @. hotel at Oakland,
Md, and will establish a sanitarium
in it. DR.. ID. M Longstreet, of
Charleston, W. Va, is the superin-
tendent. The lease is for a term of
five years. We understand that the
hotel will be equipped with steam
heating facilities. A number of i'm
provements are contemplated, such as
are required In first class sanitarium.
The institution will be known as the
Oakland Sanitarium.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-01-27
PROTZMAN,
The Photographer,

A FEW hours after the fore cast for
colder weather had arrived here there
came another one from Parkersburg
TO the effect that we were to have a
cold wave. This came last night and
the thermometer fell since five O'Clock
thirty-five degrees by seven o'clock
this morning. 1t is not known how
long the cold snap will last but it is
not expected to hold out long.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-01-27
EXECUTORS SALE

or the Personal Property Of the late
II rs Silas McGraw, DeS s|
The undersigned executor 81 the last
will and testament of Silas McGraw de-
ceased, will, on
saturday the IN Day otFSRFaalJ !, ~;
at the late sesidence Of Silas Nc Caraw iii
Morgantown, West Va, between the
hours Of 9 o'clock 4. N. and o'clock p.
H., sell all the personal property of ST.
las McGraw. deceased, consisting Of
household and kitchen fnfniture, Of I'll
kinds, besides various other articles not
classed as furniture.
+, Terms of Sale ALI sums Of $500 or
under, cash. All sums over $500 will be
subject to a credit Of three months, pro-
vided . note with satisfactory security
be given on day Of sale.
Jan. %, 100. l. G. LAzzELLK,
Executor,
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WORLDWIDE HONOR
GIVEN THE
Geo. S. Parker JointIess Foun-
tain Pen.

The highest honor ever paid Foun-
tain Pen was given the Geo. S. Parker
Jointless Fountain Pen in the signing
of the Treaty of Peace at Paris by Judge
Day, President of the Peace Commission
who affixed his signature with Geo. S.
Parker Jointless Lucky Curve Pen No.
023, supplied to him by the Department
of State, Washington, D. @. The Parker
Jointless is thus acknowledged to be
the worlds greatest writing instrument
Extensively used in the various Depart
ments at Washington, and endorsed by
government officials. A full line of
pens at
The Acme Book Store,
IL. L. SwIsHER. Prop'r. Dering Building
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For Rent.

Two furnished rooms large and well
lighted In good location on Sunny
side. Two students can have either
room for six dollars a month. This
is an excellent chance for any one.
Apply to Mrs. Maggie Martin.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-01-27
Lost.

An Grafton on Modern journal
ism" A just reward will be given
If returned to this Office.
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SEE HirschmaT's carpets and mat
things before buying.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-01-27
The Sun

Away shines at some stage of
the game on Saturday. We
make pictures sun or no sun 90
cents the half dozen. Sure to
please.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-01-27

THE prosperity of town, village ar
city is not guided by the wealth Of its
inhabitants, but by the uniformity
with which they pull together when
any important duty is to be accom-
plished. A man with thousand dol
lars at his command and an interest
in the welfare of his town at heart
can do more for the building and I'M
pr0yements Of it than millionaire
who locks up his capital and snaps
his fingers at home progress,
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$40. 90 NO MORE
SUITS NO LESS
Spring and Summer
'99 Styles Now In.
Jesse Il. Turner, !.
The Tailor.

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