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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-22
SHORT NEWS STORIES.

SEATTLE. Wash.-The towns of Southeast
ern Alaska have issued call for a Territorial
convention, to be held at Juneau, October g.
PITTSBURG.-Rev Steven. rector of the
monastery at Dunkirk, n. Y, was elected pro-
vincial or the Order Of the Passionist Fathers
FRANKFORT, Ky.-The republican State
campaign will be opened at London. Laurel
county. with a political demonstration and
barbecue.
PITTSBURG. Alexander Bradley. president
of the Tradesmen's National bank and the
Fittsburg Insurance company, and wei.
known millionaire of this city, died. aged "a
years,
ST. LoUIs.-Harry caddy, the we'll known
jockey. who has been riding at the Fair
Grounds, is dead. He was hurt last Thursday,
when his mount. Rose Caron. threw him TO
the ground.
WICHITA. Kan,--Charles NJ Jones, well
known thirty-third degree Mason and chief
Of police OF Wichita, died after brief Illness
contracted at Pixies peak during the recent
cryptic ceremonies there.
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-Four men were drowned at Msitlall
Nova Scotia. while working in caisson
under the water.
The cable between San Juan. Porto Rico.
and Jamaica. which was broken by the
storm. has been repaired.
The Olympia has sailed from Leshorn for
Nice. France.
The demand OF Mr.. Chamberlain for a
court OF inquiry has been refused by tho
Transsaal government and British off,
cials believe war must be the outcome of
existing conditions.
The testimony taken in the Dreyfus trial
was hostile to the prisoner, but was not
effective against him.
The Prussian cabinet held meeting and
agreed to resign.
Yeoui Indians are said to be retreating
from Torres army OF 1000 Mexicsns. which
is impeded by thick forests.
Nine soldiers were drowned In the river
Moreuuina. Philippine Islands. while at.
tempting to cross on 4 raft.
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CABINET HAS RESIGNED.
The Prusslsn Ministers Are Ready to Step
Out Of Office.
the DEFEAT OF WILLIAMS CANAL BILL
Marks an Epoch in the History Of
the E,npsre-Diet Will Hardly
he Dissolved mt Once.

Berlin, August 21.--During the after
noon a cabinet meeting was held at the
residence of Prince Hohenlohe. the i'm
perial chancellor. and the whole cabinet
agreed TO resign.
ton is uncertain.
Berlin, August 21.--The newspapers OF
this city recognize the fact that the re-
lection by the diet Of the canal bill marks
an epoch in the history Of the country aud
point out that the conservatives for the
first time since the formation of The en-
pire have openly defed a mandate OF their
sovereign.
One of tho results Of the present politi-
cal situation is that the socialists are ap-
plauding the frmness of the agrariar
junketers In upholding the principles Oh
constitutional right.
The question of the dissolution OF the
diet as result of the defeat of the canal
bill is much talked about but such step
is not likely until the upper house has
approved the new civil code.
Opinion is much divided as TO what EN-
peror William may do in the matter. many
persons believing that the ministry Will
resign and that their resignation Will be
accepted. In any case. II is asserted, the
government will have to encounter In the
next elections a great moral force, the con-
sentative junketers having hitherto inva-
riably been on its side.
Emperor William will return ~ Berlin
on Wednesday, when II is reported he will
preside at the cabinet coTncil and decide
what steps are to be taken.
All kinds Of rumors are afloat. One pa
per asserts that the kaiser has ~ccepted
the resignation of the whole cabinet, 9th
ers are of the opinion that the fall of
DR.. Won MIGUEL will entail the fall of
Prince Won Hohenlohe also, but nothing
will be definitely known until the emperor
arrives.
The newspapers are actively commenting
on the difficulties OF the situation.
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SESSION WAS DULL.
Continued From First Pase)
Do you imagine it amused me? tRenewed


Do you imagine 1t amused me? (Renewed
laughter.)
Replying to further questions Gribelin
denied that he had ever opened letter
addressed TO Picquart.
Counsel then wanted b. know why tho
letter signed "Speeranza" WAS not sent to
Picquart. since all his letters were opened
at the ministry OF war.
NJ Gribelin-As never opened letter
addressed to Picquart do not know why.
Picquart asked permission to question
the witness.
when I left the ministry Of war; said
Piequart, II aaked Gribelin to forward
my letters to the addresses he knew. Gince
the letter signed "speeranza" was not sent
me must ask NJ. Gribelin II De did not
receive instructions from his chiefs to in
tercept 1T"
NJ Gribsiin---No. I never received such
an order.
Picqusrt, after protesting against the
manner Ia which his correspondence was
tampersd with, denied he had given NJ.
Lsbois the slightest Information regarding
the secret dossier revealed and said the
only document the dossler revealed, and
that was not BY himself, was the "Cetts
csuaille de D." document which HAD been
utilized by the enemies OF preyfus. There
was also the ''ifberatur" document which
was delivered to Esterhasy. who used Il
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THE PARIS RIOTS.
The Government Accused of Provoke
ing Them by Unjustiiiub1e Arrests.

Ine Government Accused OIL PrOVON-
ing Them by Unjustiiable Arrests.
Paris. August 21.-The papers of this city
in commenting on the riots which took place
here yesterday are unanimous in pronouncinE
the situation to be of the most serious char
acter. The conservative and nationalist or
gans accuse the government OF provoking
Yesterday S bloodshed by uniustifable arrests.
The Figaro expresses a belief that the
troubles are over and says the government
has decided to act with the utmost vigor
against NJ. Guerin. the president Of the anti
Semitic league who with some COMPANIONS,
has been barricaded in the headquarters of the
league since August 10. 1t also that
Premier Waldeck- Rousseau thinks there VIII
be no further disturbances in the streets OF
Paris. The investment of the besieged anu
Semites is being closely maintained and the
windows of the house have been closed. a
doctor who visited a sick inmate of tae head
quarters reports that the morale of the
besieged party is excellent. but they are worn
out by the prolonged loss of sleep.
From today on all the churches Will be
guarded by pickets Of the republican guard :
and detachments of infantry and cavalry VIII
be held in readiness for eventuatle; the
damage done by the rioters TO the Church or
St. joseph is estimated at 5000 francs. The
church is surrounded by a Gordon OF Gnncr
ing.
In consequence of yesterdays events, judi.
cial proceedings have been instituted against
Sebastian Faure and four others for rebel
lion, acts of violence and attempts to murder,
and against divers persons for robbing con-
secrated building and burning its furniture;
also for breaking windows and melting 10
liotous assemblage A judicial investigation
will be had before Magistrate Devales.
VI. Guerins cook has been removed to the
hospital. He complains that his illness is due
to his privatlons, and says that NJ. Guerin has
only twelve men with him and that his pro-
visions are nearly exhausted Lucian Mile
voye one of the deputies for the Seine de-
partment. and Ludovio Geryais, deputy for
Nancy. asked the government for permission
to visit NJ. Guerin this afternoon. Their re-
guest was refused by NJ. Waldeck- Rousseau,
who also declined TO allow them to reconnect
the water supply and TO revictual NJ. Guerin s
establishment.
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LOCAL.

Several fires in the city. one destroying
a two-story residence and contents
The city council accepts the garbage
crematory and Fannin school. The site
for the sewerage and electric Light plants
to be selected.
Suit TO be brought against the estate
of the late Albert Erickson to recover
money due the county by him as sheriff.
The county to issue $4,000 bonds for
bridge purposes.
Tho recruiting office closes after re-
oruitlug ninety-nine men.
An interesting meeting of the Houston
Manufacturers association.
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SEVENTH DISTRICT.

Nat Tracey OF Rockdale and George G.
Pendleton of Bolton are here tonight. Cap
tain Tracey is inclined to the belief that
Bob Henry will succeed himself as the
congressional representative from the Sew
enth district. In his opinion the senatorial
and congressional races are liable to get
interlocked UP there and he figures out that
whoever fights Joe Bailey will land at the
tail end of the procession.
Governor Pendleton, who is anything but
a Bailey partisan, admits to friends that
Bailey is mighty strong In the Seventh
district and that those who are leading
the fight against him there see no hope
of downing him unless he makes "a big
mistake" of some kind.
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RAILROADS.

San Antonio and Arkansas Pass has asked
holders OF passes to sign affdavits that
they are not shippers or employees OF ship
pers.
conference of traffic men was held at
Dallas.
Grain Dealers association is still after
the reduction in rate to Mississippi river
points.
Mr.. Thorne declares that the Texas and
Pacific ha- out no passes vlolative OF the
anti-rebate law.
Texas Railway club is holding its semi
annual meeting at Galveston.
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KILLING OF FRENCH ,dEurENt ANTS
Were Assnssinated by n French Ex-
pediIion Sent TO the soudnm.

Were Assnssinated by n French Ex-
petition Sent 10 the Soudnn.
Paris. August 2l.--M. De Crais. minister for
the colonies. has received a dispatch from
the governor general Of the French West
Africa. fully confirming the Figaro's story
cabled to the Associated Press this morning
of the killing of Lieutenants Klobb and Mi
nier BY members OF Il French expedition
under the conduct OF Captains Voulet and
CEanoine. in the French Soudan The con-
frmation caused much painful surprise.
on July a. Lieutenant klobb and party
overlook the mission at Timber. near Domin
gar. Lieutenant Colonel Klobb sent word to
CAPTAIN vonlet, who replied that he would
shoot him II he advanced.
Notwithstanding this threat. Klobb ad-
vsnced and made himself known 10 Voulet.
who ordered him peremptorilv TO STOP. This
order was dlsreGarded and when the Klobb
party was within $50 metres of Voulet s
troops. on his order. fred three voeys. which
were followed BY independent firing.
Lieutenant MINER fell fatally wounded,
Klobb was dispatched by shot in the head.
NJ, voulet then ordered hayonet charge
and the remainder of the Kohb expedition
fed, carrying their wounded and leaving be
sides the two officers. nine neh dead The
survivors, ten OF whom were wounded
reached Bosso under command of native
sergeant.
The voulet- chanoine mission has taken L
the bush. but according to the advtces re
ceiged BY NJ De Crais strong column ha
been sent In pursuit.
Captains voulet and Chanoine had both hat
distinguished careers In the Soudan. The
mission, now outlawed consists. besides thj
leaders. OF CAPTAIN Joualland. lieutenant Pal
lier. Dr. Hanric and two Frenoh sergeants.
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TRIAL WILL DE PROLONGED.
End Probably VIII Not BE Renchc cd
before Septemher Ii.

New York. August 2i-Gecrge Clehaenceau
cables TO the Journal and Advertiser from
Paris: The trial at Rennes will surely last
much longer than was expected at first Al
the present moment there are enough wit
nesses to occupy the court down to Septem-
Der ?. but new witnesses are gathering from
day to day and held over TO the end OF Inc
present list Moreover some capital cues
tons. such as the Mercer- Schneider forgery,
been spoken OF yet, and in which Generals
MERCER and Clsno!ne are strongly Implicated,
VIII surely occupy several sittings OF the
is no use to anticipate the eud OF the debates
before September 10 or Is, ana should moi
wonder II things came still later to d close
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FOR AN EARLIER DATE.
Democratic National Convention
May Hold Its Meeting in May.

Democratic National Convention
May Hold Its Meeting in May.
Chicago, August 21.-The Record will
say tomorrow: The democratic national
committee is considering the advisability
of holding the democratic national conven-
ton two or three months earlier than In
former years. Word came to Chicago to-
day that a meeting of the committee is to
be held in October or November, after
Senator Jones arrives, to discuss the ques
ton. 1t is not considered improbable that
the convention will meet in February.
Some favor holding the convention in
May or June and others in February.
Those favoring the later date consider
that it Will be better on account of Civ
ing more time to reunite and harmonize
the party and secure a unity of action.
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WASHINGTON.

Secretary Root Is said to have conceived
the plan of conducting the war in the
Philippines from Washington.
Another rumor that Asuinaldo has about
determined to sue for peace; believed TO be
only rumor.
Ex-Confederates who served II the war
With Spain are eligible for pensions.
1t is said that Captain Carriers case Is
to be decided In a short time.
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FORGED PAPERS USED.

Germany and Italy Have Proofs oi
Dreyfus' Innocence.
London. August 22.-The Rome correspond
ent of the News says; am in position to
assert positively that both Germany and Italy
have documents proving that the French gen.
eral stan has been yietimised by swindlins
spies. employing forged and worthless docu-
men's and that Captain preytus was in no
wa connected with the fraud.
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COMMERCIAL.

Cotton futures went ND % to 30 points
ON drouth reports from Texas and strong
Liverpool cables. Spots advanced at all
American markets.
There was battle royal between the
bulls and bears on the stock exchange.
with slight advantage In favor OF the
former Buying was done on heavy
scale.
wheat, corn. oats and provision closed
lower.
A reduction of 3-16c was made In sugar.
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STATUS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
to Pensions for Service
the Spanish War. 6

Especial to The POst,l
Washington, August 21.-What purporp
ed to be an interview with Hon. Guy
Evans, commissioner of pensions. lea y
the supposition that under his interpie'a1
ton of the law Confederates who t'rVed Y
the war with Spain can draw pensions v
disabilities incurred in that service. WI WI
is exactly what the commissioner a.
-Confederates are upon exacuH
same footing as the ez-union solalsrs
this respect.
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Texas Matters.

Washington, August 2l.-A postolnc' !.
been established at Swansons, Fans ~.
ty, Texas, with Jefferson D. Edwards
postmaster. n
The comptroller Of the currency /, Il
approved the selection OF the iol0'
hanks as reserve agents for Texas p', -
American National Bank Of Kansas III III
for the First National OF Cameron; n
over National Bank OF New iGIa sr ~
South Texas National Bank Q. hV or'rrI
Texas pensions granted today y,o ul,s h
Henry Klockenkempser. San Ahlos~ :
Edward Townsend. San ANTONIO -
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WASHINGTON BRIEFS.

Washington. August 21.-The war dspsHi
ment now intends to have the ten regime.
Just raised and the ten to be raised shortll
afloat for the Philippines by the last Of VI
tober.
Secretary Root has signed the order for y
Cuban census. The order appoints Lseutenaa
Colonel Joseph Sanger director OF the censa
and Victor Holmstead assistant director,
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POLITICAL.

Ex-Governor selar A. Hol,omb may BIO
nominated by the democratic populist con-
vention for supreme Judge CT Nebruska.
though there is strong opposition.
The democratic National committee is
considering the ACCESSIBILITY OF holding the
National convention two or three months
earlier than In former years.
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DOMESTIC.

Reports from remote points along the
South Carolina coast stated that many
lives were lost and much property de-
stroyed by the West Indian storm.
Victor. Colo, town of 10000 people,
was almost COMPLETELY DESTROYED by ire
The loss Is estimated at s2.00o,o00.
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THE GARTER CASE.
. Decision VIII he Handed
uoyyn by Mr.. Griggs.

washington, August a.--A report Is
currep, today which. in the absence oil
the attorney general can not be con-
armed that decision in the Carter
.,,-, martial case will be handed down
'shor,,v after Mr.. briggs return to the
sity. and that he will not await the
,o,n,n Of Mr.. Wayne Macveash' Car
cars counsel, who, 1t was stated wou'u
,ask for new trial.
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ON THE NORTH CAROLINA
ricane OF Last wsss. -

Newburn. N. c., Angus. Z. "
from the coast of North caro''. .s.s Z
the West YES indian hurricane toa &C.
week, are coming in today q. Il, ~. 4
there was large number rro ~ n
and much damage done % p' srcss PAIL
teen fishermen in trying 70 ci -Four ~
sound in skiffs were lost h. bsnks,
have been recovered " work for on.
searching parties are ~ ana Athens
The schooners Goodwin IN, a e. ashore y
wrecked. The l.. r. HI nw = pamllco rs
losses all occurred IN New sny as slrr
II is reported that as Ina, .hs storm
sons lost their lives ~ .ns -
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UNDER WATER THREE DAfA
Occrncoke Island suffered
from Wind and "a'er n

from Wind and "ae :, n
Washington, N. c., August
West India hurricane which came :. ..,)
coast last Friday played havoc ~
coke island. Many small craft b'la as,|
to fishermen were wrecked. q snp Me-, s
men as far as known lost thei lI,i lm,I n
the horses and cattle on the ~ ., cSursi|
drowned. Thirty houses ana w" o,s sousl
were destroyed. The Norfolk aa ss,y Y
several steamers and ssho0a asrs,,
grounded. 1t was the most s' las 4
structive storm that this e .. w. b u,
known. The island was unae' '
DAVIS
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DEWEY ENTIRELY RECOVERED.
The Olympia Has Sailed for Nice
France.

The olympia hns shiieu for Ni""
France.
New York, August 2l.--A dispatch from
Leghorn says: The flagship Olympia will
leave here with Admiral Dewey tomorrow
night bound for Nice, France There he
will remain week. according to his prom
ise, to let his officers see the charms OF
the far famed Rivera The admiral has
had the quietest week spent at any point
yet and he entirely recovered from the
indisposition which was the penalty paid
for his good nature in accepting so much
hospitality al Naples.
Leghorn. August 21--Tne United States
cruiser Olympia has sailed from this point
for France.
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stoopsnEp EXPECTED.
n. GuerIn's ncusc Bas Been
Attacked by Cavalry.

Attacked by Cavalry.
London, August 70. - Tho
Daily Chronicle has the fol-
lowing from Parist A dctach-
ment of infantry has Just
commenced an attack ON N.
Guerin's house, which II like
~ to lead TO blOodshed before
morning. Nobody II allowed
TO approach md the cavalry
charges are needlessly brutal.
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At s.; Kits and antigua sr.., d..,,,..,.'

LoNDoN;-A special dispatch. tom 3.
SAYS that nye men have been ssfes,s adfs ,s.nn
some sailors Who ba as,'acR,ns and voundsss
United States cruiser Olympia ''on The
HAVANA.-The son OF Jimine, ...
the presidency of the republic ~ 'SSlItnt to
mingo. is sta being pestersd WIFI s.a %.
hilousiers. Many of the former cu SSsu'a =,
diers and Italians are Offering their ssrs, ~
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THE DuBoNIC PLAGUE.
Several Cnses Said 10 Have Occurred
AT Italian Ports

London, August 22.-The Rome CORE
spondent of the Daily News asserts that
there has been several cases OF bubonic
plague recently at Palermo and Naples,
three or four ending fatally. All possible
precautions are being taken, but the news
papers do not mention the presence OF the
disease in order to prevent public alarm
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oporto. Portugal. August 21-There were
two deaths from the plague here today. A
fresh case developed Friday two Saturday
and one today. The last is OF mild type.
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London. August 2l-The Church Mis-
sionary society has received a report stat
Ing that 10000 persons have died of the
plague ip East Africa
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FREE SILVER CONVENTION.


Ex-Governor Silur A. iIoirOmb Will
he Nominated for Supreme Judge.
Omaha, Neb., August 21.-The delegates
to the democratic. popullst and free silver
republican convention, which meets in this
city at o'clock tomorrow afternoon, are
resolved into almost certainty that ex-
Governor Silar A. Holcomb will receive
the nomination for supreme judge, which
is the most important office to be voted
for in the fall election. 1t is considered
by his opponents that he has an over
whelming majority in the populist and free
silver conTentions'
This evening considerable opposition to the
nomination of Ex-Governor Holcomb to the
supreme bench has developed, which is likely
to cause his defeat and bring about the nomi-
nation of ex-senator Allen or some other
prominent populist. Douglass county has all
along been opposed to Holcomb. and in the
county convention today delegation decided
~ hostile to him was chosen. Some other
delegates tonight joined with the Douglass
county men and the opposition took on for
midable complexion. There is little doubt that
Allen can have the nomination if Hoicomb Is
beaten. as he stands well with all factions.
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BIDS AND PROPOSALS.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS-The under.
= signed Will receive bids for the erection OF
a public library In the town OF Loekhart
Texas. up to MAY 10. 1899. at ~ O'Clock
noon.
Plans and specifications can be found at
the First National Bank Of Lockhart. where
bids can be left
All bids must be accompanied by a certi-
fed check In the sum OF $500. PAYABLE TO
the order Of the undersigned committee and
the successful bidder will be required o
give a good and sufficient bond for the
faithful performance OF contract
The committee reserve the right 10 reject
any or all bids.
VIM Steele
A. b. storey
COMMITTEES.