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Evening journal., 1899-02-23
A PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

Miss Maria Rogers, Of near this city,
was severely injured yesterday after
noon in Wilmington. While coming
down the steps Ct the library in some
manner she sterped On her gown and
pitched headlOng to the bottom. SAo
was picked up unconscious and badiy
cut and injured, and carried to the res
taurant across the way, where a dec
tor was summoned. After having her
injuries dressed she returned here dur
ing the afternoon.
Evening journal., 1899-02-23
GO TO FLORIDA
SEE THAT YOUR TICKET READS
VIA THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

The Southern railway operates three
through trains on each week day and
two on Sunday. It is an inland route,
clean and through an interesting sec
tion Of the South. The schedules Of
its trains are fast, but not too fast to
be maintained. Write TO John NJ. Beall,
District Passenger Agent. S2S Chestnut
street, Philadelphia, for full infOrma-
ton, illustrated matter and advance
Pullman reservations.
Evening journal., 1899-02-23
MnoHANTcs PRESENT "A FLAG.

Centreville, Md, Feb 23.-lThe Junior
Order United American Mechanics yes
terday presented a flag to the Centre
willie Female Academy. They marched
in body to the schoo.hcuse with a
band paying patriotic music. Frank
H. Phillips made the presentation ad-
dress, which was responded to by Col
onel Edwin III. Brown. The school
children and members OF the order
sung The Star Spangied Banner" as
the flag was hcisted by a little girl.
Colonel w. Scott Roberts made short
address.
Evening journal., 1899-02-23
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Fred Hoffman is visiting in town on
a furlough, having recently arrived
from Atlanta. Ga
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Wilson spent
yesterday in this city.
Edward Challenger, Of Philadelphia,
spent the holiday here.
Mrs. Teny has moved her residence
from Mrs. Eagles to her daughters,
Mrs. Maxwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pierce, of Phila-
de.phia, are visiting the Misses SPOTS
wood.
Mrs. Francis n. Buck, Of near State
Road, injured her knee very severely
yesterday.
Evening journal., 1899-02-23
TOOK CuonHTNG AND sIIvER.

A thief entered the house or George
Il. Hol,is yesterday morning and stole
come silver and quantity Of clothes.
On arising MIR. Hollis found the gas
lighted. and an investigation showed
that the vestibule door had been jim
mied.
Evening journal., 1899-02-23
"a STRANGER IN NEW YORK"

The return Of "A Stranger in New
York" will be one Of the important
theatrical events of the season, and
this fact is fluffy appreciated by amuse-
ment seekers. II will be at the Opera
House next Thursday night.
Evening journal., 1899-02-23
NEW CASTLE REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE OR RENTING. 70 South
Fifth ST.. New Castle; brick house; slate
roof seven rooms and bath; range; hot
and cold water; gas; plastered Summer
kitchen: good cellar; best location IN
city; newly papered; perfect condition,
Immediate possession: easy terms. Apply
c. W. Edwards Evening Journal Office
Wilmington, or Julian ID. Janvier, New
Castle, Del.
Evening journal., 1899-02-23

A cheap substitute for standard
advertised article may prove to be any
thing but a bargain. Be careful to get
what you ask for.
Evening journal., 1899-02-23
WiImlngton 6 Northern z. 2.

TIMETABLE In effect Nov. 2, 1888
Trains leave Wilmington (French street
station). for B. q Q: Junction. ,l.. 1.a-
nogue. Cossart. Chadd's Ford Junction,
Pocopson. Coatesville and intermediate
stations daily. except sunday, az f.zo a
n. 3.f5. 400 and $50 p. m. Sunday only
GO5 a. m; Els and 400 p. m.
For Waynesburg Junction., ses.1. nSr4
- t,tarrnediate stations. daily, except
sunday. at 40 a M: 215 and 400 p. m:
Sundays only, at SOS a. m; z1s and ="
p. m. -. -. as~.- .rd IN
FOR Joanna. Blrdsboro, Reaolns Hne 81. ~
5av at 7.20 a. M: and AIS p. m SUNDAY
oniv. sos a. m. and 2.15 p. m. :
A a. (NrCAUsLAND. superintendent
BOWNEss BRIGGS Gen. Pass Az
Evening journal., 1899-02-23

Miss Ethel Vandegrift, Of this city.
has returned home after ap enjoyable
visit to friends at Betterton and Still
Pond, Md.
Evening journal., 1899-02-23
Philadelphia and Chester Steamers
City of Chester
and
Brandywine.

Leave Fourth street wharf daily (Sun-
days included) at 7.30 a. m. 100 q. m.
Leave Philadelphia, from Pier g. North
above Arch street, at 10.15 a. m, 400 D. m
Fare to Philadelphia, Is cents; excur-
SION, 40 cents.
Freight received all day at Philadsl-
phia and Wilmington, and carried at the
lowest rates. a.
Evening journal., 1899-02-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
druggists refund monev II It fails. 2sc
Evening journal., 1899-02-23

Schedule IN effect November %, 1884
All trains illuminated with Pintscs
Evening journal., 1899-02-23

CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal
seUIsvILLE, Ky. NEW YORK. N. y.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-24

coiner of the San Francisco mint. testified
tnat he had received $4,000 from Milton
Greene, Grants political manager, which
had been turned over to Assemblyman ILL.,
son TO be used by Jilson In his political
canvass.
y. n. Preton testified that he had been
toid by Police Commissioner Gunst OF San
francisco that Dan NJ Burns had nut
Sisoo0 into the senatorial field. Mr.
Gunst testified that he remembered the
conversation he had with Preton but had
said nothing about $4,000. He stated that
ne had told Preston that Burns had given
$4,000 or $4,000 to the republican cam
paign committee.
Daniel Burns was called to the stand.
lie stated that he had not been. a candi-
date FOR the United States senatorship UNI
III the day after Christmas. He had sub
seribed money for the regular campaign
fund, but had assisted no asscmblyman or
senator to make his canvass.
Z, 5. Grant, Jr., took the stand after
Burns. He admitted having Milton j.
Greene as sort of political manager. He
had supplied Greene with money TO b.
expended In legislative way to secure
the election of republican legislator
Green had made no accounting TO him.
hut would do so when the campaign was
over. He admitted having advanced money
to Speaker Wright.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-24
PROTEST OF ANTI-QUAYITES
AGAINST ATTEMPTED INTERFERE
ENCE OF GOV. STONE.
His Open Letter an Unusual Exec
atiye Act-Quny stiIl short Twelve
Votes for Recollection.

Harrisburg, Pa, January a. "A state
mcnt was issued tonight by the steering
committee Of the anti-Quay organization
In part as follows:
I'VE, the undersigned. a committee rep
resenting and acting for and by the au-
thorlty OF the antl-Quay republican Nom
bers of the legislature hereby enter our
protest against the unwarranted and un,
usual attempted interference by the ex-
ecutive OF our State with the members OF
the Legislature for the purpose of influence
Ing their votes for the election OF NJ. s..
Quay TO the United States senate.
I've regard the open letter of Governor
Stone. published by the press this morn
Ing. as an improper interference by the
executive branch OF the government with
the rights and duties OF tho Legislative
department of the commonwealth"
Tho statement then recitcs the alleged
efforts of Senator Quay 10 evade trial on
the conspiracy charger against him, and
concludes,
For these reasons we do most emphat-
lcally dissent from Che sentiments OK
pressed In the open letter OF the gov
ernor. believing that ninc-tenths OF the
people Of the State agree with us and
indorse our action
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-24
MEXICO'S new RAILWAY LAW.
OF GREAT IMPORTANCE TO PEK-
SONS SEEKING CONCESSIONS.
onstrnte Financial Ability to
Garry Out Intentions.

Mexico City, January 2s.-The new rail-
Importance and interesting to all persons
seeking railway concessions. People want
| ing charters must hereafter demonstrate
their financial ability to carry out their
intentions.
'rhe principal features of the law which
will affect American seekers for railway
charters are as follows:
Railroad concessions will be granted af-
ter a deposit has been made, assuring full
fllmcnt of obligations undertaken by the
concessionaire. They may be granted to
corporations or to individuals They VIII
confer the right to construct and operate a
road and telegraph line, but the latter only
for service of the road. They may be
transferred with the approval of the de-
partment OF communications, but in no
case can they be transferred 10 n for
eigu government or State, nor can the lat
ter be admitted as a partner Concessions
shall be granted for Il period not exceed
ing ninety mine years and at the expiration
of the term of concession the road. with
It's anneSes. shall become the property of
the nation, free from all incumbrancc and
subject solely to obligation payment for
rolling stock, furniture, utensils and
equipment.
The concession shall be forfeited on ac-
count Of failure to perform the preliminary
reconnaissance. to commence work IN
construct tho annual length agreed upon,
and TO complete the work within the time
allowed, save in the fortuitous cases Of
force majeure," duly approved and al
iowed ny the executive; also on account OF
total or partial interruption OF service OF
the road ON account OF transfer of concos-
sion. or OF any of the rights which 1t ear
rlesi without permission OF the executive.
and on account of transfer. sale or mort
gage OF the concession or any of the
properties OF the road to a foreign govern
ment or State. Tho consequences of for
feitnrc are loss of the deposit, transfer Of
the constructed portion of the road TO some
other concern, Its sale at public auction
or acquisition by the government of thu
right to operate the road. with forfeiture
IN the case mentioned at the close OF the
foregoing paragraph of all property OF tho
company to the nation
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ANcLo-rRENcH RELATIONS.
Honor to France Untnrpished by the
Evacuation of Fnshodn.

Paris, January 23.-M. d Estournelles De
Constans. republican, in the chamber of
deputies today raised the question Of the
Anglo-French relations. He reviewed the
Fashoda question, criticised the policy of
the government throughout and asked IL
they were at the beginning or the end OF
the difficulties with Great Britain with
which country he urged u cordial under
standing. The minister Of foreign Affairs
NJ. Delcasse, said his policy had been d.
recied toward conserving the permanent
general interests OF France. He recalled
the role of France during the Hispano-
American war, and said the appeal ad-
dressed 10 France "by one OF the two ma
tons with which we had equally cordial
relations" was all to the honor of France
and the government could not refuse its
assistance. knowing that 1t would not be
misunderstood by our friends in America
The result, he added, was a moral advan-
tage for France which no one failed to
understand
France. NJ. Decasse continued. is aware
that nothing VIII be asked of her in the
nature Of diminishing her strength. Rela-
tive to the protection of Eastern Christians
Frances historic position had not been
weakened In the slightest degree.
Unfortunately, he proceeded. there was
q reverse side to the picture. The great
states OF the world differ, but he believed
their disputes might be settled in shirt
lepl llilds s!ql " suM II 'uollplHouoo 10
the Fashoda incident was settled. In the
general Interest 81 France the government
decided u was advisable to evacuatc Fa-
shoda. The honor OF France was in no
way furnished, but NJ. Delcasse believed
true patriotism was to avert conflict
which would be calamity for the entire
world and entail sacrifices altogether dis
proportionate to the interests at stake.
The foreign minister said In conclusion:
france Is always willing TO negotiate,
being conscious OF her rights. G:eat
changes are preparing throughout the
world, and therefore 1t is necessary 10
a dignined manner the full support al tina
chamber Ia necessary.
The house then adjourned.
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SHORT NEWS STORIES.

LoNDoN.--william Henry, Earl Powlett.
dice ~ this city IN bis I'D year.
PHI TSBURG.--oscar Gardner. the Omaha
skid and rolnniy Hogan OF New York fousat
ten-round draw.
srIILWATfSR. Alin.--IsaAc staples VIII,
ssr rfid, ara the estate valued at 1880 900
Will be divided by law
COLON, Colombia There has been y,
ehangc Ia the strike situation here during tine
past twenty-four hours -
ST, LOUIS Tho State senate ..I,exow,,
COMMITTEES 70 Investigate municipal AFFAIRS / I,
81 Louis BEGAN work. Senator Elliott W
Majors is chairman. ~
RlCHMoND.--Gecrg Hitc. a white man
who murdered an inoffensiye negro M skin.
with In April. was hanged at Roydtnwn. III,
moi MIS- fais without n quig6r
LouIsViL.LE.--t is probable no iaouest
VIII be held TO determine cause OF death Of
Tsm Lansing. pugilist. who was Knocked
out by john Roof or Chicago.
NASHVILLE, Tcnn.--A destructive mr.. -
rAginf IN Springfield Tenn. The east side ~
ths public square Is In flames An enRine AM
h,rmcii. ON special train. have Just left this
city for Springfield. ~
81, LouiS.-The Republic says: The uu,on
Depot system OF street railways III this cry
mas bec,, sold 10 Brown Bios. the NV York
nnsaeitrs who recently bought the Linas,
and Missouri systems,
observation-disclosures Lee. chief u,,ar,.,
master OF the department Of the Lake. has
invited picpcsals tor the erection AZ n larse
Istrigefating plant at Manila Tor TIE use az
nv tommsssary department az The unite5
stats army Of the Philippines.
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LEGIsLATIyn.

Governor sayers sent in his nrst mes
sage; his recommendations embrace the
points outlined In The Post previously
"a synoIsis OF the document Will be found
preceding the message itselfJ.
Bills covering the recommendation
made by tho governor will be at ence
prepared and introduced.
Z. A. Culberson is to be elected United
States senator today to succeed IL. q.
Mills.
Wooten introduced Il resolution requiring
tho attorney general to defend any off
cial proceeded against by the Federal gov
ernment for refusal to place revenue
stamps on his bond.
House committees are decapitating bills
at rapid rate aud only nhcut one out
Of hundred is getting through.
Contest Of WATSON VS.. Bennett is now
being heard.
The senate engrossed bill providing
for payment OF witnesses; Yantis' bill
providing a lower rate OF interest was dis
eussed. and went over to Wednesday;
other bills were postponed.
The house elected Bailey speaker pro
TEN; resolution to shut off long windcd
speeches was introduced and tabled.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-24
PROCEEDING VERY RAPIDLY.
ADMINISTRATION rs NOT WAITING
ON THE ACTION OF CONGRESS.


Washington, January 23.---The secretary
OF war has completed the organization OF
a colonial commission to undertake the
administration here In Washington Of all
matters OF detail respecting the govern
mcnt of the territories acquired during
the war or occupied by the United States
forces. The personnel of the commission
will be General Robert p. Kennedy OF
Bellefontaine. Ohio Curtis Guide OF Mas
sachusetts and George r. Watkins Of Grand
Rnpids. Mich
or greater scope than has hitherto been
believed. are the written instructions given
| to the Philippines commission.
They require not only full inquiry into
the economic conditions OF the archipcl-
ago. but require the commission TO make
n full report upon the various kinds OF
governments In force throughout the is-
lnnds, the character of the native races
which inhabit them; their position from u
civilized point of view, with such other
facts bearing upon their condition rs may
enable the president to determine the
character OF the government which should
be given 10 them
Furthermore, the commissioners VIII
take steps for establishing local govern
Inent measures such as they may deem de-
/ SITaDle 4 ana 1mpOrlunt anu, uuHlty, VIII
recommend to the president the form and
character of government for which the
natives are best suited and which II is
the intention of the United States to
furnish.
ItHs learned tina. tho Importance OF the
commission developed from the original
decision OF the president to send a special
commissioner. such as Robert r. Porter
| to the Philippines to make report ON
economic conditions IN the islands. As the
commission grew In size the scope Of It's
duties increased, until now 1t Is recognized
as one OF the most important commissions
| appointed by the president.
| II would not be surprising to the officials
liz the president should increase the scope
| OF duties to be given to commission now
| In prospect. which will aid him and Sec
retary Algcrfin dealing with questions aris-
| ing In Cuba and Porto Rico.
There liz reason to believe he has under
consideration the ACCESSIBILITY OF sending
commission to Porto Rico and Cuba to
carefully investigate tho conditions pre-
yailing there. to recommend such reforms
| and such government for Porto Rico as
may seem desirable.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-24
SUMMARY on ToDAYs IMPoRrANT NEWS.
WARRINGTON.


Notwithstanding his nominal arrest.
General Easnn appears at his desk In the
war department In full uniform. The
chntses against him are contained In two
Specifications of idcntieaiiy the salne Ian
.ungc.
Extra session to act on the peace treaty
seems TO be foregonc conclusion
Believed in Washington that Germany is
cnl'ivating American friendship, and no
trouble in adjusting the samoan matter is
anticipated.
MeLemore OF Galveston Ia 10 succeed
Talihferro as Federal district attorney.
Nothing has been done In Federal Judge
Mesk's case.
Administration II not waiting ON con-
sress. but has already begun organization
4 OF q commission to govern from Washing
ton territory acquired In the late war.
BIZ introduced In house provides that no
no's ganiist shall be senator or representa-
tive.
Promotion Of Sampson and schiey dis
cussed In senate executive session.
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RS ~ -=
STATE.


The cornerstone OF Rev. Homer r. VIII
sons new church ut Fort Worth was laid
with imposing ceremonies.
Galveston county grand Jury is tied up
with reports Of officers under tho fss
law; has asked for but can't get an au-
dltor @s
Par and accrued Interest are offered for
4per cent Boxar county rcfundlng bonds.
One mill at Beaumont has already
booked orders for 10000 railroad ties. and
numerous other large orders arc In pros
ntct.
a blizzard with snow ana sieet pre-
walls In North Texas
Mandamus case to compel comptroller
TO order payment Of fees earned by dts
trict attorneys was submitted to the SUI
prone court.
North Trxas republicans have agreed
they VIII DO satisfied II permitted to name
State chairman aud National committee
man.
Young lady OF Brenham was badly
burned by her clothing catching nrc.
Cash prizes amounting to $3.50 have been
donated to university students for essays
on IRE insurance. @4
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-24

grocery store of II, C. Thornton was de-
stroyed. together with full stock OF new
goods. The fire lgnited the dwelling of
AIRS. THOMAS Earhart, totally destroying
II and the entire contents. From the Ear
hart home the flames communicated TO the
residences of Mrs. J. T. Gracey and AT
torney I. f. Webber OF Texarkana.
The fire originated in Thornton's grocery
store and II Is stated by the proprietor that
the work was done by thieves to cover
their tracks. Very little OF the belongings
were saved by the other victims and light
insurance was carried by them all. The
total loss will easily reach $4,000 with a
probable insurance of one-third.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-24
ANTI-p0LYGAMy BIi.L.

Provides that NO PoIyEaMlst shnlt
Be Senator or Representatives.
Washington, january Representa-
tive Clark OF Iowa today introduced bill
ito provide that no polygamist shall be
senator or Representatives"
II provides that mo person living or
practicing polygamy shall be eligible TO
be mcmber OF this house of congress
OF the United States. nor shall such per-
son be permitted to hold n seat therein,
II Ia further provided that the evidence
Of polygamy shall be OF whatever nature
that establishes the fact Another pro-
vision makes the act take immediate effect.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-24
ANcLo-AMEnIcAN COMMISSION.

President VIII Appoint ~ Member to
Fiji Place Of sIr. Din&lcy.
Washington, January 23--The president
is understood to have decided to appoint
another member of the Anglo American
commission to Ill the vacancy caused by
the death Of Mr.. Dingley and to have
80 informed senators and representatives
who have called upon him within tho last
few days in behalf OF Representative
Tawney OF Minnesota, n member OF the
ways and means committee 1t was
thought the vacancy would be left open,
owing to the advanced stage OF the work,
but tho president desired TO have the COM
mission full when its important labors
close
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-24
SILVER wEDprxG rgrEs

:" h"nor OF Duke and Duchess al
snxc-Coburg aud Gotha.
6otha, January % The fetes In celebra-
lion OF the silver wedding OF the Duke aud
duchess OF saSe-coburg and Goiha tihe
Duke aud Duchess Of Edinburgh. 10 which
Tho rcigning families sent representatives..
opeheo ms morning with grand recep-
t ~. ~ .he tnrene room Of The enstlo Of
ouchs officials and nun,hrr Of aspu,ies
VINO offered the duke ard duchess their
e2nsratulationss Tho anko replied To tho
saasessss' declaring that be had kucwn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-24
RAILROAD.

International and Great Northern freight
train derailod nsar wsyerly; no one In
jured.
Meeting of car accountants at san An
tcnio.
Superintendent r. II. lines discusses
the $780, co, appropriation and deep water
problem ut Arqnsas Pass.
Work has been resumed on the Santa
Fe shops ut cieburne.
Georgia roads are lining up for fight
Freight rates cut deep already.
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nId Clnin settIca

Washington, January as.--The state de-
partment has Just settled claim OF long
standing by accepting tho offer OF the gov
eminent OF the United States OF Colombia
to pay the sum of $4,000 in three install
ments In satisfaction OF the claim for in
demnity OF the owners OF the Panama Star
and Herald. Tho claim wac based on the
arbitrary action OF the military governor
of the province OF Panama in supprossng
the paper which was operated under an
American charter on the ground that II was
inimlcnl to the government.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-24
c,,,ett,s victims Nsst'

Kansas City. Mo-. January 81
and indorsers of Grant 9 oM ~,
paper had q meeting ne Il. ~ n
which II was decided that T.. II 4
would be served by hoidins
assets ali together until " -
cattle are in condition Ior - 4 N l
five banks were represens' ~ 4
Ing and creditors ws.ss ~.
Colorado to New Eng'ane'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-24
POLITICAL.

Resolution touching upon sobriety Of
representatives raised breeze In Arkan-
sas legislature.
Quay still twelve votes short of rc-elcc-
ticn to United States senate.
Anti.Quayites issue a protest against I'M
warranted interference OF Governor ston,.
Policy OF retaliation IN unssat,ng mem
bers continues In West Virginia icglsla-
turs.
Senatorial situation RENAME unchanged
IL California lekislnturs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-24
THE rHILIpPINE,.

Agninaldo threatens to suspend rela-
tons with United states II Agoncillo 10
not received in a few days.
Release OF Spanish aud clerical prisoners
are made conditional by Aguinaldo's de-
nands on Spain and tho vatican
Cable fro9 General Otis advises against
construction OF hospital at Nagasaki
China, and reports health of command
good.
Secretary Alger has no information as
to release OF prisoners by Aguinaldo.
Agoncillo viii not BIO received By the
United States government