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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-16
STORM IN PORTO RICO.
Hundreds OF lives We're Lost in the lIur-
rlcane and Floods.
MANY ARE NOW PfRlsHlSG OF HUNGER
The Crops are Totals DESTROYED
and the stricken People Rush
TO the Towns for Relief.

New York, August ia Herald dis
patch from San Juan says: Communica-
ton with the distressed districts is still
only partly open. Areclbo was devastated
by the hurricane and later was Hooded
by the Arecbo and Manati rivers. Two
hundred bodies have already been recov-
cred. and hundreds more are missing. It
is thought they were swept into the sea
The town was inundated to depth of
six feet. After the water subsidized the
dead were found lying everywhere. The
bodies were buried on the spots where
they were found
The town is now rapidly filling up with
starving persons from the country. Only
four soldiers were drowned, but all are
without shelter. Captain McComb and
MS men did valiant service In saving life.
Three persons were rescued from floating
wreckage. Thousands of head of cac$e
were drowned. Moravis is entirely de-
stro-ed.
are missing at Barcelona. Seven resi-
dents were killed.
AT Cayey the death roll is at least
ninety
1t is impossible to estimate the loss of
life and property in the country districts
Every river is still swollen and passage is
well nigh impossible.
The crops are totally destroyed. Child
ren are dying from hunger.
A courier has just arrived here from
Yabucoa. He says that the town was de-
molshed by the storm. Already eighty
bodies have been recovered and 1t is said
that 200 persisted. Many are wounded
Medical assistance is scarce in all parts
of the island. What makes the present
distress worse is the fact that a month |
ago all public improvements were stop
ped owing to the lack of appropriations |
thousands of persons were thrown out of
employment. a renewal of public works |
would be a great relief. Many planters
and merchants are ruined and can not |
give employment.
General Davis says that the latest re-
ports show the disaster to be greater than
ne had anticipated, and extends over the
whole island He is doing everything in
his power to alleviate the suffering and
has every confidence in generous results
rom his appeals to the American people.
Where possible the troops that lost their
shelter in the hurricane have been or
Tered to San Juan.
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SHORT NEWS STORIES.

PLATTsBURG. n. I.-secretarv HAY ar
rived here and had short talk with Presl-
dent Mckinley.
| SAN FRANCISCO. -Advices from Honolulu
| say that the volcanic action of Mauna Loa
has entirei, ceased
SAN FRANC1sco.-T TRANSPORT Senator
sailed for Manila with 700 officers and re-
cruis and signal corps.
| ASHTABULA. ohio.-Dockmen at this por,
have all been notified OF raise In wages.
Two thousand men are aHected.
ST. LOUIS The ST. Louis Eastern lines
met here and readopted the dlnerential agree
ment on eastbound passenger rates
PHILADELPHIA Because OF delay in get
ting IRON and steel Cramp Sons have re-
duced their force from 5000 10 4bOO men.
NEW YORK. resolution appropriating
s35 coo for the Dewey reception was passed
today Nv the board OF aldermen by vote
OF 80 to D.
NEW YORK Fire Mt Westminster, n. Y,
early Wednesday morning destroyed st.
Peters Episcopal church and most of It's
contents. Loss s200,Oo0
READING: Pa Franklin liassler. Hllda
and Gertie Fleischman were run down by n
train near here and were killed. They were
driving across the track at the time.
PLATTsBURG. N Y.--President Mckinley
has promised 10 be present at the reception to
Admiral Dewey II possible, bur would give
the invitation committee no positive answer.
NEW ORK.-Eght hundred eloakmakers
have Joined the garment workers strike; the
number out Is now nearly 5000 strikers de-
mand better hours and an increase OF wages.
NEW YORK; Reports to the effect that
combine of the leading cigar manufacturers
In Key West, Tampa and Havana is being
organized are current In the tobacco trade IN
this city.
DENVER. Colo.-Joseph Brunock, railway
workman. has brought suit for $50, 600 against
resident T'runIbpll OF the Colorado Southern
on the ground that he has been "blacklistcd"
ana is thus deprived of his means of support.
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in this cty during the latter part of Sep
tcmhor.
| TAMPA. Fla,-The cigar factories which
have been closed for the mas, Ave weeks are
beginning work gradually. The strike has
/ been declared on.
| MONROE, La.--Dufing the storm the col
o-cd Masonic Temple was struck by light
Ming and destroyed, The loss is about $1,000.
! on which there is an insurance of sl2OO.
! BIRMl NGHAM Aa,-The Vanderbilt mr.
mace, which was recently purchased by the
| Tutwilcr Coal and Iron company has been
blown in after an idleness of several wears
MERIDIAN. Mlss.---Miss Erma McMullen
OF this city is in receipt of information that
by the death OF relative In Texas she ~
one OF four Joint heirs 10 an estate valued
ut over $500. 900 The Young lady. who Is
universally liked In this city. is receiving
the CONGRATULATIONS OF her friends upon her
good fortune.
BATESvILLE Ark-MrB. Beavers living
In the neghborhood of limbo. an inland
village In stone county. was outraged by two
men. The husband OF the woman hunted
down the perpetrators Of the deed and killed
one OF them and the other was in tho Gus
todv of the sheriff when information of tho
crime was received here
MONTGOMERY. Ala. Now England parties
have purchased land aud water power at
on whit TO erect one Of the largest cotton
factories In the South, The water power Is
nncxcelled In this section. They propose to
begin work IN thirty DAYS and expend over
milton dollars on the plant,
TALLAHASSEE Fla.--Parties who have had
mnny years OF experience In Florida Iegis.
lative matters have examined the journals
of The recent session and express the opinion
tina. many measures which have found
place in the public statutGl upon n legal
coun, Of gross Irregularities In the recorded
proceedings.
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TELEGRAPHIc TIPS.

NEW YORK. The directors OF the Ma
tional Biscuit company have declared o
regular quarterly dividend of IA per
cent on the preferred stock, payable 1u-
gust 81. 1t was decided to begin payment
OF a dividend on the common stock OF the
company at the rate of 4 per cent year,
payable quarterly.
CLEyELAND.--The automobile as a
war engine Is to be given a test next
week by Mr.. Alexander. Winton and
Charles b. Shanks of Cleveland have
arranged to take trip overland from Chi
cago to New York In Winton automobile
and carry message from General An
derson to Major Britt of New York.
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LANES TO THE GULF,
"ay is Wanted by the Pee

"ay is Wanted by the Peo-
N. PIE of Illinois.
august ia Tribune special
''0lla' ILL.,. says: The valley people
Illinois river are again agitating
'sse. Of deep waterway from the
n. Tue gull. Immediate steps may
n. 'o*ard the realization of this
: 81 forty years. Delegates from
s., ~ ana lower Illinois Valley asso-
n, ne. in Peoria and planned for a
NJ ~ Invention to be held here in
81 NJ .le proposal of the river con-
sasa s' !, It shall appeal to the Federal
Lad, - depart from the policy OF
|Is ~, s,,a invitation and return to that
i, . ~ navigation on the Illinois
! al lave lave present representatives
y. s,s county of the waterway and
|ish ssa as., together with the govern
kusd s,, and the drainage trustees and
1ens of Chicago.
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SESSION BEGUN.

PENNIES, August 16.-Immediately after
witnesses had entered the court room
I morning Maitre Demange, counsel fol-
pam Dreyfus. applied for an adjourn
Fsl % account of Maitre Labori's abb
r Major carriere. the government
Fnlssary, Unexpectedly arose and OPP
~ lne application in the most vehe-
Y manner, with the gestures OF d
Elp crater He read a certificate from
lpns doctors, which, however, was
Il point, as ii only said it might not
impossible for Labori to attend on Mon
|. major Carriere dilated upon the fact
ls entire world was anxiously await
ueesslon and upon the necessity of
els The suspense.
u court retired for twenty minutes,
~ salcn time the audience animatedly
sssa Inc probable result, the general
v.,.s oelng that the judges, in view
~ arriere's strong opposition
n ,eluse the application of adjourn
k, .lls proved TO be the case, as Colo
sus on his return, read unani-
ys..sion Of the court rejecting the
~ Nh on the ground that the reasons
n.y. were insufficient. Captain Drey-
,,,s. asu-lo the announcement with
'ae'stic composure.
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[WRl A VICTIM +!
,.,I,,sy Which Has Assassination
As Its Object.
,ptYFus is TO Be MURDERED
i Acquitted BY the Court Martial
Of Rennes,
|,,,ppos1sf VERDICT is POSSIBLE.
..,.ers Are Vow In Fun Re-
I'D the Captain Is Sure
-" An Early Acduittni.

!, York, August i0'-'o'eph @ei-
!, cable. the following statement
., and Advertiser; "The
:, Inbori will warm UP
atmosphere of the court us it
,,.rusted honest men.
....mpted assassination Is
i. outlet of n weak minds it is
,taasenerai plan eold-biooded'
mated and paid for.
Il. syndicate of "ss"ssih"''o"
,.,or, md wanted his life
documents. The snme men
.,bIe for the razor which
Heurys throat, for the rope
4, hanged Lacrinier and the
-. .bot Lnbori. History fur
a. example of crime so afro
].
IN. plot includes the murder OF
,yius II acquitted.
-. murderers who ordered the
,,.inution will yet he caught.
compromise verdict is possible
II The Judges who hitherto
i'd have been willing to throw a
] to the anti-Dreyfus"rds will now
|ie no concession.
|hh.y stole Labori's papers to feed
dossier. My letter. which was
sug the stolen documents. Will
Give the dossier much nOurtsh-
kat II will doubtless be claimed
The murderer party that tie
k,rlo.German syndicate" hired
man to shoot Labori in order to
I,ken sympathy for Dreyfus.
(rhe army nccusers are now i'm full
Hfeat and hoping for revolution.
|ere have been several cOmbinn-
Us made to murder Dreyfus. The
Lfderer has many accomplices.
|rhe plot has pIn form of two
Isks, First subversion of the re-
bile, second. the murder of those
- denounce the gang of formers.
Iabori's blood stirs honest souls.
sk,forward to speedy acquittal
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SOLUTION OF NEGRO PROBLEM
HOOKER T. WASHINGTON SAYS
THAT IT is EDUCATION.
Sohuemns ms lmpracticnblc the Plan
OF bishop Turner. Who Fathers
African Colonization Scheme.

Shicaso, August Ill believe that the
negro problem can be worked out only in the
SOUTH and by education" said President
Booker 7. Washington of the Tuskegee In
dustrial institute for colored pupils today
President Washington has Just returned
IRON Europe and is in Chicago to attend the
National Council of Colored Women. He sad !:
ihis education must be along home, moral
and industrial lines mainly. and will take
time. We have already made great advance
m.nt' The plan of transporting the Amerl-
can negroes to Africa l consider impractical
PIE save the subject special study In Lon
uon. ana the result of my observations ia that
.neIe is no part OF Africa to which the colored
man couid immigrate in which he would not
ne under some European power except Id
Derla. ana that is an unhealthy country. If
we are to be under any other government than
our own, let II be that of the United States
besides. when the next census is taken il will
be found that there are nearly ten million
negroes IN the country-too large to be moved
10 foreign country"
Blshop Henry NJ. Turner of Atlanta, senior
D shop OF the African Methodist church and
the hrst colored man to be commissioned in
the Union army by President Lincoln is also
IN Chicago to attend the National council
Discussing the negro problem, he said II
believe that the government should establish
line OF steamships between this country
and Africa to carry negroes at a nominal
not have country of its own. The colorea
man should live in his own country and have
his own government and commerce. He has
the brains to establish such government.
such emigration would solve the race prob
lem and give the coiored man chance TO
show what is in him, which will never be
done under the present system.
The Anglo-Saxon never does and never
will live with any other race without treading
1T under foot, believe emigration the only
practicable solution OF the problem.
Charlotte. N. c.. August 14,-E. ], Young
colored general secretary of the Peoples Be
nevolent and Relief Association of North
Caroline with headquarters at Charlotte, has
a practical plan for solving the race problem.
He proposes to organize colonization society
in North Carolina, The society proposes TO
buy up waste lands, where it can be secured
III large tracts, far away from any railroad,
and to divide tins land into ten and twenty
acre farms. and settle families there, where
they may thrive by honest toll. He desires
that the race follow more generally agricu |
tural pursuits. that the idle of the race may
be put to work believing that putting men to
work will leave no time for crime.
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REVOLUTION NOT ENDED.
Jiminez Wasn't Defeated Once for
NIL by EsCObOzn.

all by EscObOzn.
New York. August ia Herald dis
patch from Cape Hayden. Hayti says:
The defeat of the Jiminez forces in santo
Domingo by the government troops under
General Escoboza is not likely to end the
insurrection. 1t is reported that the loss
on both sides was large and according to
the government authorities the fight OF
the rebels developed in to massacre.
Two thousand government troops are en-
pected at Monte Cristi Money, arms and
ammunition are being forwarded by the
the insurgents.
The Dominican warship Independence
was here Thursday and reports quiet
everywhere.
The Haytien authorities prevented the
landing of Generals Candelario de Las
Rosas and Avido from the German steamer
Venetia from ST. Thomas.
Mayaguez Is suffering but slightly. All
the vessels in the harbor are ashore.
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NATIONAL CYCLE MEET.
Three Worlds Records Were Rroken
at Walthnm, Mass.

Waltham, Mass. August l5.-At the grand
circuit meet of the National Cycling associa-
ton at the Waltham bicycle park today
three worlds records were broken Attend
apce 10000.
Tom Linto won the 25-mile motor-pace race
in i2.II lis. breaking Elk's worlds record
by foui-fflhs % a second. Linton continued
around the rack after making this record
for sixteen-In mute run. making thirty four
miles ana 1853 wards, which breaks Taylors
worlds record by 40 yards.
Everett. Ryan of Waltham defeated Farm
harm of the Metropolitan Wheelmen In a
tan-miic .racec race breaking the worlds
record held By himself by 40 seconds.
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ST. IOUIs NtpunIIV,
Macy is In training again. Charles Vestai
has the horse at the old East st. Louis track
and thinks he will be able to get the son or
Hindoo 10 a race quicker in the sand over
there than he would over the Fair Grounds
track Macy Is the horse Vestal purchased OF
Brewer Schorr last spring for $500. vestal
thought he had a frstcass racing tool but
Macv broke down the first time he started IN
out of training Macy was one of the best
horses on the American turf last season. but
h was also one of the most abused horses
HAVING been raced all winter at Now Orleans.
after receiving n hard campaign on the West
ern circuit and metropolitan tracks during the
regulation racing season.
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THE SOUTHERN STATES.

MOBILE Ala Lightning struck the house
Of A. p. willard; Susis. Willard was killed
and others we're shocked.
NEW ORLEANS DIR. Edward Taylor
Shepard one OF the most eminent physicians
In the South Ia dead a=ed 30.
SHREVEPORT The residents OF this city
are opt OF drinking water and hove 10 pay
80 cents per barrel for good water.
NEWPORT NEWS. ys.--The indications are
that there will be no yellow fever remaining
at the Soldiers home after a few days
CHATTANOOGA Tenn.-A reunion OF ex.
holders and ex-slayes will PROBABLY be held
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HARNESS RACES.
The Stallion While Being Excrcised
Dronuel bend of Henri Discnse.

Glen Falls. n Y, August 15.-Thls was the
opening day of the Grand Circuit races The
attendance was large and the track fast.
While the stallion Grand Baron (2;l2k) was
teing worked by his owner. II. j. MarboId of
Greenwich. Ill, the animal dropped dead OF
heart disease. Twelve thousand dollars was
recently refused for him
Trottng, 2:10 class. purse s2000-Croesus
Dare Devil. Louise Nc. Best time 2:07ia
Pacing 200 class, Sl500-Bllly Andrews, Free
Bond Oscar l.. Best time 2:07A.
Trottng 2lS class $1,000 Mnfnished) Pau
Pry Venus L. The Queen and Princess each
won a heat. Best time 2:ilh.
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THE CoLLECE GIRI,s COST

THE COLLEGE GIRLS COSTUME,
en- goods, The skirt is fashionably trim
med with bands of light braid, and-it
goes without saying-hts closely over the
figure around the hips
The braid is put on at four different
points with two rows in each group. The
bands above the knees are curlod at the
front in artistic loops giving the skirt
quite smart effect.
The skirt waist is made of striped goods
and has band of silk down the front
over which Is set Strip OF delicate lace
insertion. The cuffs are of plain goods,
as is also the collar. A narrow string
tie finished with n small bow completes
the neck.
The hat Is u modification of the alpine
and the sailor with wide sides slightly
rolling, and a soft crown suggestive of
the Tam O'Shanter, Fancy braided goods
come for bands for these hats. The bands
are twisted carelessly around the crown
and finished at the side With goose quill.
Helen Grey Page,
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in the woods and swamps. while others
seek the protection of their white land
lords. On Saturday night 200 negroes
spent the night In Greenwood and many
of them have never returned to their
homes, fearing TO do so. So far as known.
none have left the country. The better
class Of whites deplore the state OF ar
fairs and the matter was kept quiet until
today The negroes are afraid 70 give in
formation and certain white men have
been threatened If they take action against
the whitecaps
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TRANCE LOCALS.

senery for the Casino Hul,
lss,.,. mas Arrived.
n = iexas. August l5.-pr. E. u.
Rk -, ,'srday morning for Houston.
NJ, ~ n practice his profession with
u ID. - W. W. Lunn. His family
sss tp ,er,ng train today. The doc
hts s0 s here and his always en-
Lnus al. ana lucrative practice nr.
- H.. VINO recently returned from
eAasin Il several months absence
eoarge of the office at this
Ne d. Drake and bride spent a few
Y sroo week. the guests Of Mrs..
y IL s nss mother. Mr.. Drake s,
d KIT Is0nlnent merchants at WIN
" sur ny county. and succeeded IN
ssti,it using his friends by becom.
Nsvssso suddenly.
~ X !, OF Millican, Texas. who
sAs ~ me night services at the
during the past week,
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Meat Ad.ance. in chlcago.

Chicago. August 15.-Restaurant keep
ers in Chicago are beginning to put up
prices of steaks and chops to their patrons
in response to the advances in price. by
the hacking companies. They claim there
is no money in the sale OF meats at the old
figures and that the example OF the New
York restaurant keepers will be followed
in Chicago.
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BRITISH UNIFORMS
Must Not BE Seen in American
Towns in Alaska.

Towns in Alaska.
Chicago. August ia special to the
Record from Seattle says: There is trou-
BILE in South Alaska over an order issued
by Governor Brady prohibiting miners OF
the Alaskan militia from crossing White
Pass summit In uniform. The matter
came to a head when the Young Men )
Christian association of Skaguay gave an
excursion to Bena City. In spite OF the
fact that British soldiers had appeared In
uniform in Skaguay frequently, certain
military men who tried to accompany the
excursion across the summit were taken
from the train by the officers. Several OF
the congressman who have recently been
in Alaska have promised to take up the
question of British troops appearing IN
American cities in uniform.
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FATHER OF CuBANs.
A Demonstration in Honor Of GEN.
eraI Gomez.


Havana. August 15.--At a demone;ra-
ton in honor of General Gomez last eve
ming he said he felt abash that so large
a concourse of people should pay tribute
to his poor merits, as he was only the
brother of all Cubans.
senior de la Tore. president OF the Gu
ban National party, In replying said: ;
General Gomez is not the brother, but
the father of all Cubans. Gratitude is
the most sublime Of National virtues. some
have tried to quench this feeling, pnt
they have failed. General Gomez is lar
above those who are trying to detract
from his fame They are unworthy to
kiss the sole of his shoe. Those who CEN
sure him are only trying to bring about
discord among the Cubans Let them
rather proclaim the union OF all Cuoans'
with Maxine Gomez as the model"
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MEETING OF wHEELMEN.-

League Of American Wheetmen Will
Convene at BOston.
Boston, August 15.-The city is filling
rapidly with League of American Wheel
men members to attend the twentieth an
nual meeting. beginning tomorrow.
At meeting Of the National executive
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When Fail Comes.
Plaids Will be much In evidence.
Foulard gowns will still he worn.
Fringcs will be extensively used.
Tailor-mades will be extremely popular
Venetian pink will be used for touch
ing up"
Crepe de chimes will be used for evening
wear.
Costumes Will still preserve tight fttinA
outlines.
Coral will be In high favor for all sorts
of jewelry.
Homespuns and all mixed suitIngs Will
make a brave show.
Colors will be light and pastel shades
Will be much favored.
Polonaises of plaid will be worn with
plain oolored skirts.
Black velvet ribbons will appear as an
establishment in many costumes.
Palcr tinted handkerchiefs bordered with
white viii have arrived from London
The automobile tic of black satin. with
crimson dots. will have established Its
dominion.
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THE RACES.


Chicago. August l5--seven furlongs-.Mau
rice W. Brown Dick. Deceiver. Time. 294
Five furlonss- unsightly. Decoy. Tommy
o Br.en Time. 1'0iA
Mile and an eighth--Carnero. Cherry Leaf
Tie E'ectcr. Time. 1:52A.
Mlle-Tulla Fonso Montanus, Ed Upton
Time, 1;i0&.
Six fullongs-Lew Kraft zaza. Florizar
Time. 1;lG
Mile and a sixteenth--Aureole. Plantain.
Goose Liver. Time. las.
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Negroes 10 Have . Town.

Admission. Ala, August i5.-Hobson CITY.
composed exclusively OF negroes, voted to-
day for Incorporation. It Is the first towa
in the country composed Of and ruled an
tirely by negroes. The negroes insist that
they will govern themselves wisely and
we'll. and the experiment will be watched
with much interest in Alabana.
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committee of the League OF American
Wheelmen President Keenan, reported on
ms recent trip to Europe. announcing that
II had been now arranged that any men,
bei OF the League of American wheeimeu
gong abroad will be entitled to reduced
rates at hotels. freedom from bicycle tax