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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-25
INTEREST IN CANADA
Over the Settlement of the Alaskan
Houndary Dispute.

New York, July IA Herald special
from ottawa says: Editorial opinions Of
the leading newspapers of the United
States and Canada on the Alaskan boun-
Diary published here are read with eager
ness. Those who take the extreme view
that the premier's speech was wholly bel
ligerent in tone and altogether out OF
place are regarded as being based on in
correct reports of his utteranees. This
was the premier's view. Speaking OF the
American press opinions, re-puhlished
here, Sir Wilfred Laurier said Il have
no fault to find with the criticism OF my
use of the word war, albeit the way 1t is
used is solely 10 emphasize the fact that
our only alternative as civilized nations
is resort to arbitration and stated fur-
Their / am far from being withou, hope
that the question VIII ultimately DC SET
tied by that means. =
The Toronto World. edited by w. T.
Mclean. conservative member OF pariia-
ment makes this sensational suggestion
THE way TO bring the issue TO u head Is
for Great Britain TO send in stan OF SUI
veyors TO deficit the boundary according
10 the British contention. The RESPONSE
bility OF conflict viii then rest on 'hs
United States. II that country should sim
refuse 20 refer the dispute to arbitration
IL would do so in full knowledge OF the
terrible possibilities of its refusal
The Mail and Empire. conservative, APP
proves Sir Charles Tuppers sugsest'on
OF an alien mining law for the Yukon. II
adds: The government is right about
standing out against one-slded arsu-
ment for the settlement OF the boundary
but it would have been doubly right II IT
had exercised diplomatic skill at che out
set and had secured justice for Canada be-
fore committing us, as we are committed
in so far as the present negotiations are
concerned. to concessions OF almost extra
ordinary character in their issues
The Globe. ministeralist. sees IN SIR
Charles Tuppers speech only vindiea-
ton OF the governments scheme OF con-
structing a railway from stickeen TO Ies-
lin lake. which the senate threw out last
session. For the rest 1t says, there does
not seem 10 be any present need for 5uen
measures as the shutting out OF American
piipyrg
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snnr,r possessed by 1t, to give the
monetary system. 1t ough, IN aSvsnae
tne civll service. 1, ough, to MAKE ~,
possible the continuance ON the nres an
democratic leadership. which has chsrer'
,e'izea that party since 1896. Thai ,hara
mas mas oeen no financial Legislation thai ,hs
s s, service system has been serousiv in !.
!ured ana that the opposition still c,,ns,
20 M Bryan argues that the republieass
naVe laiiel OF public expectation and fall
.rn snort IN many important particulars.
M suli more strongly emphasized by
the country is at present No, sr1h,u,. "
.ivaiiy supporting republican policies ana
as.s. put only tolera;lng them. on the
s.ounu mat a Bryanized democracy Is
no, even to be tolerated but is worse than
indifferent republicanism.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-25
TO AnM THE YACHTS.
All of Them WIN Garry Ccnsidera-
bile Batteries.


New York. July PA special TO tho
Herald from Washington says: That they
may be more effective for the service In
tended, the navy department proposes to
arm the four yachts which are TO do ser
vice in Central American waters IN case
OF an emergency with formidable batteries,
The Doroihea Will be the most heavily
armored. She will be supplied With six
6-pcunders and four Colt automatic MA
chine guns very heavy armament for
such comparatively small craft Tho
Frolic will be supplied with four 6-pound-
srs and two Colts, The Hawk will re-
celve two d-pounders and two Colts. The
Viking will probably have tho same bat
terry, II is proposed TO keep these chips
In such a state Of readiness that they can
be placed In commission within forty eight
hours and start for any point on the Cen
trial American coast where man-os-wa,
may be needed. The Vixen Is now at
Bluenelds pending the settlement Of the
dispute between the United States and
Nicaragua regarding the payment by
American merchants OF double duties on
imported goods
All OF the vessels are OF light draught,
ranging from eight and halt TO twelve
feet. aud they are consequently able 10
get closer In shore than Il regular man
Of war
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-25
NERVE OF TWO AMERICANS.
DISPERSED A mon OF sEyEp.,
THOUSAND oRIENTALs AT Seoul.
An Unrelated Incident of the Rec.n,
Attack of Natives on the EIec-
trio Road in Korea.

Soiorado Springs, Colo. July o4-rn
referring to the recent attack on tho e,.c.
tr'c line by fanatioa natives in Sem,
Korea Mr. L. e. Rittenhouse, OF this city
who was connected with the conservatism
OF the road said. Il have received several
letters and many photographs from Seoul
lately and the moss Interesting incident
10 Americans in connection TO this up
rising has not been told, although the press
generally is giving much space to this
singular outbreak. This is doubtless due
TO the modes of the men Interested through
whom most OF the news OF the riots have
reached America. l refer to II. II. Bost-
wick, of San Francisco. manager of the
Seoul Electric company and H. RAYMOND
Nrumm, of Columbus, Ohio, chief of the
imperial Engineering department VINO
alone and unarmed because of their cool
ness and good American nerve. dispersed
a bowling mob OF 5000 or 1000 orientals
aud saved their own lives and the power
house and electric plant
AT the time the child was run over
the streets were literally packed with
excited natives discussing the decisions
OF the astrologers and 'mutanges" that the
electric railroad and power house were
the real cause OF the drought and suffer-
ing among the poor. With the death Of
the child the noisy excitement gave way
TO wild unrestrained fury and the bowling
mass of white clad humanity fell upon the
cars, destroyed and burned some OF them
drove oft the Japanese employees, with
broken heads
"A large section of the mob, estimated
by Mr., Bostwick al between three and
four thousand, appeared before the power
house, filling the street and swarming like
sheep over the city wall the great east
gate of which adjoins the power house
1t was at this point that the two Ameri-
cans appeared on the scene | have read
in New York paper that the two Aueri-
cans had to run for their lives l am sure
no such idea entered their heads To run
would be to invite pursuit and their re-
mains would have soon been dragged
through the streets. At any rate they
did not run but started across the road
toward the mob The effect was instan-
taneous The sight OF those two calm,
fearless white men walking briskly into
the very Jaws OF death Utterly ignoring the
rage and wrath OF thousands. paralyzed
them with establishment and awed them
into silence.
Suddenly Bostw:ck held up his hands
and commanded them TO Chorigwah dds
perse) by order of the United States Of
America He had hoped to impress them
with a show of authority and parley until
their anger cooled down little but was
hardly prepared for the stampede that
followed the uplifting of his hand. Clubs
and stones that were intended for these
two brave Americans were dropped and
the rioters simply climbed over each other
to get away
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-25
THE COAST DEFENsEs.
United states Said TO BE Now Well
Protected.

Washington. July 24.-General Wilson,
chief OF engineers. has been receiving re-
ports from the engineer officers upon the
fertilization work accomplished during she
past fiscal year. The reports, which show
gratifying results. cover works upon the
Atlantic coast, the Gulf OF Mexico and
the Pacific coast. Besides the regular an
nual appropriation expended upon fortih-
cations. there were available funds from
the appropriation of s5o,oQ0,0oo for ma
tional defense just before the war WIEN
Spain. These appropriations BEING sFall
able the engineer corps has been able 10
make rapid progress in the way OF COM
plotting Qualifications which were under
way and in beginning new projects. Tbs
coast defense OF the United States is now
In such state as TO make the country
we'll protected.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-25
HARNEss RACES.
Charity Won the 3,i2 Trot Over Al
inLn. Iltc EuNorilc.

Cleveland Ohio July Zi.-The grand circuit
races began today under favorable weather
and track conditions. but the attendance WAS
some what disappointing owing 10 the stree,
railroad strike There We're four events on
ihe programme hut only Two were finished,
The race Of most interest," was the AZ trot,
which required heats 10 decide. Attoka, a not
taYorlte before the race began. oaly got enc
heat Macmillan wen the 2:i6 pace With
case. Sphyn1 won two heats ia the II
psra after exciting contests With Harry o. the
fayoritc. The 2.es trot went over until TO-
L nrrnw.
qroiing. 2;i2 class. purse ssoeo-chants.
chrrley Kerr. Bonnatclla. Best time 2;iaA.
Attoka Or Spslman. Ruby, Prince OF India.
General and Lsnisls finished as named
Facing 2.is elsos. purse $500 MaSiml an.
Gypsy RED. Star Hal. Beat time s;o9s.
Jchnny Agan Sweet Violet Birdie Dickerson.
Free nond. Harry Harold. Gyp walnut Hip
tess and Or Private finished as named.
Pacing 2.2i class. purse 5000 (undnishedl--
sphynx won two heats. Best time sie,Ss-
Harry o, Grin h. Loekhart. Minnie simmons,
George c. Easton Jean luglo and Darkner
dpisbed as named
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-25
SPORTING NOTES.

Jockey odom win probably not ride again
this season.
Billy Madden Is laying wires 10 catch Fitz-
simmons for Cue Rubin
Catcher Vaughan has been Internationally
released by cincinn&ti Nexi 10 Mcphee. he
was the oldeu man on the team
Boston wants 10 trade Catcher Bergen Tor
Criser Of St Louis, Bergen has such nasty
temper that Tsbeau won't consider H.
The in and out racing and startling and
peculiar things occurring at the Brighton
Beach track has forced one great ptunger aud
horse owner 20 Zee 10 tho mountains Unless
Pittsburg Phil changes his mind the Brighton
Beach track Will see him no more.
The forfeit money blndlng the international
metoh between Terry MeGosern aud peIisr
Palmer, which takes place At the Weztchesisr
Athletic club on September 1. has been post
ed This vas consistent with the articles OF
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-25
SAYS SAMPSON ERRED.
)in McCnlla Lectures on Sinking
OF the Merrimuc.

| VI wv shNiTthtuCs
|pNr', R. l., July 24.-Lecturing be-
b var college on Lessons of the
FiLP Captain B. H. McCalla of the
Ssavy yard said ut is understood
20 narrative OF Admiral Sampson.
PED 10 the Century for April, that
isiuil suggestion for sinking COL
ne entrance OF the Santiago har-
= presented during a conference of
nnint!ng officers on the flagship
c'k IN the Bahama channel, after
~ lad been received from Schley
ftaee II was then thought TO be
W hat additional means should be
. eonhne Celyera in chat port
e osSkadtng squadron of Admiral
Sa!c be reinforced. But from Il
point Of view II was a serious en-
q % Atsp the Spanish ships in the
ioe one thing which seemed de-
~ 10 encourage them to come
os,ue, Ana, il addition, in
anstc block tte channel we at once
y = more serious mistake. ho-
= advertised the fact that We ala
y 70 force the entrance to bring
". Iae policy OF the blockading
y ioreshadowed must have given
sna MS government some tent
,a.' improved the morale of his
y ~ IN, msn and GRABBED him TO land
4, 'v seamen from his ships 10
= army. Under such circun-
~. n.,sss was not probable. bur as
q. ny .ai,ed and did not prevent Ger
y, ~nlns out 10 meet defeat. we
y msfet that the Merrimac was
,, N y gave the navy an opportuni-
,I.. u''ng such splendid gallantry
~, 'asss Of death that every Amer
fhss- hopson and his
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-25

New York, July 24-The ownership OF
the Anchor line OF steamships plying oe-
tween GLASGOW New Work and many other
ports. has changed hands The long es-
tablished partnership OF the we'll known
ship owners, Henderson Brothers OF chi
20, owners of the Anchor line has ter.
minated and company has been formed
to acquire she entire business OF the hrm-
The company has been Incorporated win
a capital Of S5I5.000.
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politics had assumed more satisfactory
osnuiuon. AS result, Of careiSi inves-
tigation, the state dsrartmen, has now
requested the Nicaragian government TO
Ie,urn 10 the merchants the amount iile-
gsiiy collected by irresponsible Ssfcers.
me state department has fully met the
cnarges made by Nicaragua that American
nerchants were involved In the revolu-
lion inauguratcd to overthrow the gov
eminent By showing that although ssme
Ain ae may have been In sympathy
WIN me revolutionists. they did not take
an active part. 1t Is tho expectatlon OF
The officials thu, Nicaragua will now re-
auna the over-paym.n,s without further
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-25
Tarpon Galore.

Corpus Christi. Texas July 24,-It seems
that Corpus Christi bay has this year hccn
selected as the concentrating point OF the tar
pom OF the Texas coast Not for many yeats
past has the silver king been seen here IN
Cays and every evening before the setting Of
the sun beautiful sight can be seen on this
BAY. when the monsters leap into midalr and
ttsir silyery bodies look Ike flashes Of light.
ming. Boatmon say the tarpon are thicker
here this year than ever known before. vale
AZ the other fishing resorts they are much
scarcer Among the lucky oues who have
the past week IS Vice President Gabriel Nor
ton OF the Mexican Nasionf railway who nas
been hore several days In his private car 10
search OF the sporty denizen. He Ind several
of them mounted and sent 10 his Office Ia zoe
City OF Mexico. whore he returned this morn
ms.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-25
RELATED EVIDENCE.
BOY Found who Saw Mrs. George
shoot George Paxton

Chicago. July 94,--Evidence which might
have had an important bearing on the trial
of Mrs. George for the murder OF George
Saxton last October came TO light today In
the Juvenile court. Russell Mcknight de-
clared that he had witnessed the shooting
and had LETT home that night through fear
of being called as witness at the trial.
Il was standing right across the street
from Mrs Althouse's place and saw Mr.
Saxton on the porch and Jaw Airs, George
shoot him | was afraid they night do
something to me II told what saw so
left home and have travelled all over the
country since then said the Icy, when
assured by Judge Tuthill that nothing
would happen TO him II he old he truth.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-25
ST. LOUIS woRLp.s FAIR.
Railroads Ccntcrinp There VIII sub
crtbc About St.0oo.OOu.

St. Louis July 2+,-The largest indi-
vdual subscription received for the
worlds fair up to date was announced to-
day by the Missouri Pacific railroad,
which subscribes $4,000 to the $1,000 600
being raised for stock company 10 man
age the fair.
The Burlington system announces a sub
soription Of $4,000 The subscriptions
from the railroads terminating in St Doul,
will exceed 100000. and the promises
have been secured from other transp 2rta-
tion interests which justify the commit
tee on relying on Sl,0o0.000 from this
source, bringing up the amount actually
subscribed to $4,000, 600
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-25
THE EPwoRTH LEAGUE.
BOARD of Control Met for Three
DAYS Hession.


indianapolis. Ind, July 2i.The board
OF control OF the Epworth League met at
10 o'clock this morning 10 hear reports
and consider matters pertaining to the
league. Bishop w. Y. Sinde, Detroit.
president OF the board. presided
The report of Rev. Edwin A. Schell.
general secretary Of the Epworth League,
was submitted. as follows;
Many OF the great expectations enter
tanned at the meeting OF the board OF con-
troll two years ago have been fully realiE-
sd. We have steadily grown, until today We
Number 2G,450 chapters. with a member
ship OF more than 100000 in our own
Methodist church alone. New chapters
have been established In Liberia. Hawaii,
Alaska. Russia, and Bishop McCabe is
eagerly watching an opportunity TO plant
us In Manila Our japanese and Chinese
chapters have rapidly Increased In mum
bors. A German chapter in Zurich, Swift
Eerland, numbers 800 members The ban
ner colored chapter Is at Charleston, s. c.
There has been. moreover, Observable
deepening OF the spiritual life OF our
members, New attention has been shown
10 securing the membership OF the boys
and girls in tho church the diffusion OF
our social spirit has disposed hundreds OF
thousands To a friendly attitude toward the
church and secured 10 literal thousands
an actual grating into the great vine. That
the spirit OF Methodism is more generally
appreciated. that our Sunday congrega-
tons are better attended; that missionary
facts are more widely disseminated; that
an earnest attempt has been made TO
answer the question OF the presiding elder.
Have the rules for the instruction OF
children been observed. that Methodism
Is more irrnly set for the absolute prohi-
billion OF the liquor traffic against sinful
amusements. for the study OF Gods word.
for maintaining the essentials of the class
meeting, and for giving the peculiar Wes-
leyan a fuller eSempli6catlon In daily life
! am ready TO stoatly affirm.
The constitution ought to be amended
so as 10 include the brotherhood idea.
Perhaps the fourth vice president would
agree 10 phrase assigning II TO hts de-
partment."
Rev. r. L. Nagier. Cincinnati assistant
secretary OF the league, presented a report
OF the German branch.
Report OF the leagues work among the
colored people was presented BY Colored
Secretary Rev. A. r. Penn OF Georgia.
The board win be in session threa
days.
The afternoon session Of the board uas
devoted TO committee work The board
recessed until ?.
The board Of control OF the Epworth
League tonight considered what is knovA
as The Schell controversy" invo3vtng
charges by certain publishing houses thne
Edwin A. Sehell, secretary Of the league.
has Disseminated In favor Of one heeee
In the matter Of publiahing contracts. 70
board Will announce ~ eenistoo tpmos~
row.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-25
FIVE NEGROES NiLLEp TO DATE.
Two More In the Hands of Posses
Who VIII lie Put 10 Death,

cambridge, Ca. July ai.---The score or
mere of posses that have been SEARCHING
the woods and swumps OF tho wire grass
district ever since last Friday for the
outragers of Mre. ogletrce at Saffoid.
have UP 10 midnight, according 10 the
best information. lynehed three negroes
and caught Two more, who will probably
be put to death tomorrow The two ne
groes found dead along the railroad track
here are believed by many people to have
been lynched, yet a coroners jury today
decided that their death was accidental.
Charles Simon. one of the Ogletree out
RACERS, was shot 10 death. his clothing cut
into hundreds OF pieces for distribution
MS souvenirs Of the occasion. Two other
negroes names unknown were shot in
the swamps near Chat,ahochee and their
scalps were brought to Saffold. The slacks
found dead along the railroad were iden-
tined as Rob johnson and Monroe E. Clark
CT SRffold.
A posse of 100 men left Bainbridge this
evening for cabin where kid jim" has
been arrested and is strongly guarded
They say they will take him. guard or no
guard, and Il viii not be hard TO guess
his fate II he falls into their hands.
Macon, Ga, July 2i.---The Telegraph has
special from Lesshurg, Ga. saying a
negro supposed to be one Of the Satfold
ravshers, was killed by citizens tonight
while resisting arrest.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-25
Meals for n Day.
BREAKFAST.


Women whose circumstances allow them
to crafty their exclusive tastes have pet
patterns for their domestic coverings as
they have favorite flowers
Lady Randolph Churchill is as sensitive
TO artistic narery az TO a good literature
or beautiful picture; and design OF
small wreaths scattered thickly over linen
OF the most exquisite texture is the dis
tinguishing festure OF her dinner cloths.
Another American woman In England has
succumhed to the questionable fashion OF
associating satins and ribbons with eulin-
airy matters. and considers the sllken sheen
OF valuable linen, woven with graceful.
spreading fern leaves IN natural sizes quite
worthy her dinner service Of gold and the
goelets OF Venetian crystal.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-25
The Federal steel piviacna.

New York. July 24.-Presldent Gary OF
the Federal Steel company said tonight;
"A meeting of our directors will be held
on Tuesday today TO consider the dlvi-
dend question. II is not unlikely that i
provision will then be added TO the by
laws fixing dates for the payment of diyi-
dends on the preferred stock. Regarding
the common stock the chief difficulty
arises out OF the doubt surrounding the
courts anal decision as TO the rights of
purchasers aud sellers OF the stock sine,
June %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-25
summer Alas to Feminine Beauty.

Cucumber Feelings, boiled in water. will
be found good for the skin, A slice of Gu
cumber may be rubbed on the face. instead
of soap. Lemon Juice will remove sun
burn Dill water is as good for the com
plexion as rose water, though it makes
the skin paler,
Elderhower water is famous for Its cool
ing properties, as IL also lavender water.
Never so out in blustery weather with
out veil unless YOU wish tanned skin
or freckles.
DO not forget. when drying the face, at
ter washing, to rub upward toward the
nose. This will prevent wrinkles and viii
help to smooth out to a great extent the
crease alongside the nose.
Use neither hot nor cold water exclu-
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IN WOMAN'S REALM

A simple dressing sacquc, yet one tina,
lcses none of it's beauty In it's SIMPLIFY,
is here portrayed The material used Is
rslo blue dimity striped with fine lines OF
black The trimming consists OF EN-
broidery and ribbon
The saeque Is cut like short waist.
with only shoulder and underarm seams.
The back is full, gathered at the neck and
waist, and the front Is also gathered at