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Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-08
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER
Forecast for Nebraska
Fair; Warmer, Southerly Winds,

the commander of the freboat to follow him
to the pier. Just about two hours after the
outbreak of the fire the Old Dominion liner
had reached its dock and the passengers
were landed, There had been some excite
ment among the passengers on Long
Branch, where the seas were running high,
but by the time the lower bay was reached
safety was assured
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-08
Prince Will Marry Again.

Copyright 1889, by Press Publishing CoD
PARIS, March 7.-(New York World Ca
blegram-Special Telegram)-The prince Of
Bulgaria has already announced to his inti-
mate friends that he intends contracting a
second marriage almost Immediately. He
gives state reasons as the cause for such
undue haste and adds that this time it will
not be a Catholic princess, but one closely
allied to the royal house of Russia. The
announcement has caused a sensation
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-08
MINISTER AND MONEY GONE
Pastor of 81, Johns Episcopal Church
at wichita Has Strangely
Disappeared.

WICHITA, Kan, March THE Rev, Won
Herlick, rector OF st. Johns Episcopar
church, WHO went TO New York several
months ago to secure $4,000 TO pay off the
church debt here, has not been heard from.
All efforts to find him have proven. futile
and it is thought he met with foul play as
he carried large sums of money
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-08
FuneraI of victims Of ExpIosion.

TOULON, March THE funeral OF The
victims OF the explosion Sunday morning
last OF a powder magazine, which was situ-
ated between this place and La Seinne,
took place today and was attended by enor-
nous crowds of people, the funeral process
sion extending two kilometres. A dozen cars
carried the fifty-one collins. The minister
OF marine NJ, Lockroy, and many govern
ment and local officers followed the remains
to the cemetery.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-08
Knit Goods Makers 10 Meet.

UTICA, n. Y. March Knit goods man
uiactuTeTs here and in the Mohawk valley
have received invitations to meetings to be
held at the Waldorf Astoria in New York
April 49, for the purpose Of forming a knit
goods combine Flfty-eight concerns are
said to have signihed their intention of
sending representatives to the meeting The
proposed combine Will be capitalized at $780,
900 900. IL II is organized.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-08
Recruits Forwarded.

KANSAS CITY, March IA squad OF sew
enteen men from the United States recruit
ing station today left over the Union Pacific
for San Francisco whence they will depart
for the Philippines, The station sent out
Ave men by way of New York today to the
Fifth cavalry. in Porto Rico.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-08
PopE's CONDITION is FAVORABLE.
Operation is IA Success and No More
BuIIetins VIII BE Issued.

RUNE, MdTCn I.-IH6 IUIIUWIHB DWIIUIIH
was issued this evening:
The condition of the pope continues very
His functions are normal. AS
the august patient must be considered cured
as regards the operation, no further bulle-
tins will be published"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-08
Gas ExpIos In milwaukee,.

MILWAUKEE, March IA gas explosion
tonight in the office Of Bauman Brothers,
commission merchants in the Mitchell build
ing, was so violent as TO shake the big struc-
ture To its foundation. Instruments of the
weather bureau which is located in the
building were rendered temporarily useless.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-08

Charles Bauman was seriously injured The
explosion was caused Ivy Mr. Bauman strik-
ing a match to light the gas. which had been
escaping
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-08
nrings Homo Dischnrged soIdiers.

NEW YORK, March THE United States
transport Mississippi, Captain Stonson,
which arrived from San Juan and Ponce,
Porto Rico, via Santiago, March 2, brought
forty-three discharged soldiers.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-08

MADRID, March THE republican depu
ties, at a meeting just held, decided upon
vigorous republican propaganda. The Pals,
republican newspaper, has been seized.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-08
German Admiral Resigns.

BERLIN, March Admiral Won Knorr,
ommander-in-chief of the navy, has re-
signed His intention to take this step
was announced last autumn.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-08

Fleming rccltes that he fell from a car at
Jacksonville. Fla, sustaining injuries which
led to his being discharged from the army.
Sergeant Fleming asks $4,000, both be-
cause he was Injured and because those in
juTies riyed him OF a chance to win
glory fn,. as a soldier in the war with
Spai N,,".N,,.,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-08
ITALY WILL DEMAND AN APOLOGY.
Tsung-Ii-Yamen's Afront VIII liz
Cause of Extreme Measures.

ROME, March S.-The Italian government
is fully determined to obtain an apology
from China for the tsung -li-yamen's re-
fusal OF the demand of Signor Manti, the
Italian minister, for the possession of San
Nun bay.
A squadron Of five cruisers with 100 guns
and 1,5OO men will soon arrive at San-Mun
bay.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-08
bryan In Texas.

FORT WORTH, Tex, March 7-W. ].
Bryan arrived today and was enthusias-
tically received by 1000 people here tonight.
lature.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-08
Chief Clerk of War Department.

WASHINGTON March THE secretary
Of war today appointed John c. Scofield
now private secretary to the assistant sec
retary of war, to be chief clerk of the War
department.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-20
Personal MENTION.


Or. Sander is registered at the Hutchns
Mr.. O. J. Wolf has returned from a trip TO
Memphis.
Ii. r Forgason of wharton is domicled at
the Bristol.
Mr.. Wilbur NJ. Kidd OF Dallas was In the
city yesterday.
Mr.. J. B. Parnham of San Antonio is stop
ping at the Bristol.
5. NJ. Strickland OF Galveston registered az
the Bristol yesterday.
Mr.. William NJ Knight OF Meridian was a
Houston visitor yesterday.
MIR. J. Cox OF Fort Worth was a guest at
The Hutchins house yesterday.
MIR. II. l.. Wilson OF Austin was in the city
ycFterday meeting his many friends.
Mrs. G. A. SHAW. mother Of Mr.. Gus Kray,
Is In the city, stopping at 7lS Capitol
After pleasant visit TO Richmond, Mrs.
Wharton Bates has returned to the city.
Mrs. +. II. Perkins of Milwaukee Is visiting
Mrs. j. l.. Davis and family, 1908 San Jacinto
street.
A prominent visitor in Houston yesterday
was Mr., X, Il. Kelley, editor OF the Beau
mont Journal.
Mrs. Lollie Cone Barrett OF Austin, repre-
sentlng life Insurance company, was at the
Bristol yesterday.
Hon. j. w. Bailey, who Is expected to arrive
In the city today will be the guest of Hon.
j. C. Hutchinson during his stay In Houston.
Miss Jeanette Woodward of Fort Worth
Is expected to arrive here today for a visit
with her sister Mrs r. c. Ratclitf at $40
jackson street
Messrs- II. b. Savage. A. w. Pollard and d.
D. Peden, Jr,, are In San Antonio represent
ing the Houston Tennis club. competing for
fonors in the tennis tournament in progress
there.
Mr. f II Brown, who is now connected with
the weather bureau service at Galveston. WAS
visitor In the city yesterday. Mr.. Brown
some years ago was a citizen OF Houston and
a newspaper man. having published the Caller.
Miss Eunice Hunter, daughter of Thomas
Hunter OF Fort Bend county Is In the city a
/ guest of her sister. Mrs. Frank Wilitord. las
| McGowcn avenue. Miss Hunter Is here to at
| tend the San Jacinto celebration, and will RS.
main several weeks
! Mr.. and Mrs, Louis Dadley OF Dallas are
| visiting their father and mother, Captain and
Mrs. J. c. Hutchinson. Captain fTutcheson's
son. Mr.. j. C.. Hutcheson. Jr., will also be
Y ith his parents for the next few days, being
eal ected to arrive from Austin today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-20
MOONLIGHT Bicyclc pur

Captain Robert Duerer announces that
the first moonlight run of the Lords Cycle
club will take place tonight. It will be
for members of the club and their lady
friends. The cyclists will assemble at
the Lords club house at s O'Clock and from
there they VIII wheel to Harrisburg and
back TO the starting point.
Captain Duerer will be assisted by First
Lieutenant 7. Keller and Second Lleuten-
ant McDade Wllhurn, two experts in the
management OF bicycle runs. The Harris
burg road is said TO be in excellent cond-
tlon and barring clouds the moonlight ef-
feet en- the famous pike VIII be nothing
less than superb, making the evening
faultiess for an outing on the wheel Re-
fresbments will be served and lady friends
and members will miss treat II they fail
10 participate In tonight's run.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-20
ROSENBERG ITElns.
New Residents Arc Numerous and
ImprovementsA Arc in Order.

Rosenberg, Texas, April 19.-Mrs. Helen
NJ. stoddard, Texas State president Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union, gave
stereoptican lecture in the Methodist
church building last night. large au-
dience greeted her.
Rosenberg is showing steady growth;
new residents continually arriving and a
number of neat cottages are being erected
Several merchants have had handsome
brick pavements laid in front of their
business houses which improve the APP
pearance OF the streets wonderfully.
The Southern Pacific railway has had a
new section house erected here and a
large force of carpenters are now erect
ing a new water tank and making repairs
on the depot building.
Active preparations are being made to
insure the comfort and entertainment of
the teachers of this district. who will hold
summer normal at this place, beginning
in June, continuing about six weeks.
The Woodmen of the World has become
quite strong organization; it has re-
ceiyed an increase of about twenty five
members within the past few weeks
IL is not necessary for Rosenberg to
import such luXuries as Strawberries, as
the gardens near town are supplying us
with an abundance of the delicious fruit.
Private school is being conducted in the
school house, three teachers being in
charge,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-20
FLOWER PARADE PROGRAMME.
A VERY IMPORTANT FEATURE OF
THE CELEBRATION.
tiops-Hsndsome Prizes Will
he Awarded.

The flower parade to be given by the
ladies' OF Houston as a part of the San ia
cinto Day celebration will occur next Sat-
Elephants will assemble on court house
square at $3.50 p. m. and the line OF march
will be as follows; San Jacinto to Texas
avenue. Texas avenue to Main street.
Main street to Capitol avenue, Capitol ave-
nue. to San Jacinto street, San Jacinto
street to Rusk avenue Rusk avenue TO
Caroline street. Caroline street to Texas
avenue, Texas avenue to Fannin street,
Fannin street to court house square.
where the disbandment will occur.
The grand marshals will be General ].
r. Waties, Colonel Hadley Franklin and
Major Spencer Hutchins. The FIRST division
will be made up as follows:
Herbs Light Guard band.
President and secretary Flower Parade
association in carriage.
Governor Joseph ID. Sayers and staff.
Senator Horace Chiffon. Congressman
Joseph Bailey in carriages as guests OF
honor.
Mayor and city officials.
Decorated carriages, carts and traps.
The second division will be In charge of
two assistant marshals, Mr.. w II. Curth
and DR. J. Allan Kyle, and will be made
uD as follows
Herbs Military band
Houston Light Guard.
Emmett Rifles.
st. Andrews cadets.
Decorated bicycles
Children on bicycles.
Mounted cavacade Of ladies and gentle
men.
Children on ponies.
The third division which will be IN
charge of Mr.. G. Arthur Williams and Or.
Earl Stafford. as assistant marshals. Will
be made up as follows:
Decorated vehicles by florists.
Display of vehicles by manufacturers
and liverymen
Decorated floats.
The reviewing stand for the Judges vii,
be erected at the corner OF Texas avenne
and Fannin street.
lue magnificent prizes which are Offered
Tor competition are on exhibit In Messrs
sweeney Fredercks show window "a.
day. Thoy Will be In the following classes
| CLASS --Handsomest vehicle. moet mr..
tistlc' handsomest child's tournout. eoueg
.Iian prize Tor ladies', equestrian prize FOL
gentlemen. equestrian prize for children
Glass B-Best decorated lady's vince
best decorated gentleman's wheel nos
| decorated child's wheel.
Ciass C-Best and handsomest displa
OF vehicles by manufacturers or Iivervmen
Class D-Best and handsomest yehlcl
by florist. ''A'o'
Inc concluding feature of the day will
be an Informal reception at y. m. in IN
parlors Of the Capitol On this occasion IN,
decision OF the judges will be announce
ana prizes viii be awarded and all visitor
20 the city, together with all participant
In The flower parade and their friends ar
cordially invited to attend Music will b
furnished by Herb G. Lewis orchestra
the committee in charge OF the nowe
parade wishes to announce that the lin
OF march on Saturday was arranged ate
a thorough consultation with the city au
! 'horiiies and the contractors who hay
charge Of the paving now being done n,
Main street The gentlemen In questlo,
state that their work has progressed s.
iar as to make impossible the matter o
rehliing the street so as to allow the pass
age Of the parade.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-20
REFINERY ron HOUSTON.
Corsicnna OIL Is TO Re shipped Here
for Refining.

Corsicana, Texas. April 1o,-Mr. NJ. H.
Murray. who left few days ago for Pitts
burg. is thoroughly acquainted with the
situation. and when he left it was rumored
he had something UP his sleeve. It was
further stated upon good authority that
he had men OF means backing him.
Today 1t was given out on good author
ity that word was received from him to
the effect that he has Just loaded a train
OF machinery at Plttsburg for shipment
to Houston.
The machinery shipped to Houston is
part of a refinery recently purchased at
Bedford. W. Va, for use In Texas. The
purchasers are John Davidson. NJ. II MUIR
ray and others interested In the Corsicaua
oil field, 1t Is stated on what seems good
authority that these gentlemen propose
10 erect this refinery In Houston. When
1t is asked why they should build in Hous-
ton instead of in Corsicana, the answer
is made: Crude petroleum can be shipped
by the car as cheaply az refined oil. Hous-
ton will furnish an excellent market for
the by-products without the expense Of
shipping them. In this is big saving OF
freight"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-20
LAKE, CITY LYNCHING.
Prosecution Says Life Is Chenper
Than Cent Cotton.

Charleston, s. c., April 1s.-The argu-
ment in the Lake City lynching case occu-
pied both sessions OF the United States
circuit court hero today. j. b p. BRYAN
opened the case for the government His
address. which continued for four hours.
was terrible arra'gnmont OF the crime
81 lynching and OF the prisoners at the
bar.
During the course OF II he declared
that human life Is cheaper in south Coro-
lima than accent cotton. He accused Inc
defendants OF the Lake City lyneninr ana
their friends OF having mutilated puhlje
records In order to protect and shield ms
prisoners.
George S. Legare replied for the de-
Tense He declared that President Ne.
Kinley himself had laid The foundation for
the crime b. appointing a negro to nffcs
AZ Lake City. He protested that ~ ~.
PENDANTS were guiltless, and ne aitsckod
the witnesses for the prosecution rnst
viciously- Mr.. Lesare was speaklns whon
the hour Of adjournment arrived.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-20

CITY BREvITIEs.

Material for the paving OF Main street Is
being nut on the ground and the work is
progressing nicely.
The alumni OF the Houston high school
high school building.
Isaac Jefferson. colored was placed under
$500 bond In Justice Malsch's court 10 am
swer the charge of burglary.
The board OF public works will meet nj 7,3o
o'clock this evening to consider the bids 10
turhlsh the city with garbage crematories
small cottase ocounied Inv Mrs. A.
Young, at l40S bingham street sustained
slight damage by fire yesterday morning at
o'clock.
Appropriate San Jacinto day exercises will
be held at all the public schools today To
morrow viii he a holiday and the schools will
he closed.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Ger
man Evangelical Lutheran church will hold
their monthly social this afternoon at o'clock
at their school house. Texas avenue and
Milan street
AT meeting OF the Cotton Exchange yes
terday Mr.. b, X, Warner the present secre-
tary. were reelected to M these positions
for another year.
The Bikor cholim society will hold a meet
ing next sunday afternoon at o'clock at
the synagogue on Preston and Hamilton 10
park on the aist OF May next,
The Cooke Rifles. commanded bv Captsin
j. n Taylor. and theii military hane viii
give a picnic at Douglass mark Galveston
tion be an excursion over .he Santa Fe road
81 90 for the round trip.
Mr., y. NJ Watson. chief clerk to superin-
tendent Muivey. OF the Southern Pacific. and
Miss Nellie Duty OF Lafayette. Ind. were
married ut San Antonio YESTERDAY morning
and arrived last night In Houston. They have
apartments at the Bristol.
j. h. Bell reports that his horse aud buck
hAaR A Lar hNre md .ta1 M n ta4
buckbcard--were stolen last night about 1890
O'Clock from the corner OF Frederick aud
saulnier streets, In the Fourth ward, Mr.,
Bell lives at 2lls German street.
Considerable concern was cxprt ssed yestcr-
dav by the MANY friends In the city OF Mr..
Robert Adair over report that he was Sc
riopsly III at his home on Main and Lamar
streets. 1t was reported that he had experienced
several severe hemmorhages and was consd-
erably weakened In consequence His condl-
tion last night was reported to be moro ia
vorable.
A negro maniac. who is a prisoner at the
Yesterday while II was being cleaned and be-
came obstreperous when the attendants tried
TO put him back. tnreatening % XIII any one
powered by four officers and returned TO the
cell though not until he had considerably
bruised them and torn their clothing
The explosion OF stereoptcon machine at
the residence OF Mr., Sam Wilkinson. in
Drummer addition. Thursday night caused con i
siderable excitement among the neighbours and
family, Mr. Wilkinson sustained a few
bruises. otherwise no damage was done ex-
cent 10 the machine, which was completely
demolished.
The Washington Street Methodist revival
Is being continued with marked Interest The
services are well attended and the member
ship Is fully aroused to its responsibility,
readily responding 70 all calls made BY the
preacher. Rev. Simpson has preached most
spiritual and heart searching sermons during
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Vice President of the Illinois Cen.
trnl Weddel ut Mempbts

Memphis, Tenn, April 1s.-Thls evening,
at o'clock, in the presence OF one Of IN,
most brilliant assemblages that ever gath
cred in an aristocratic Southern home, Mr.
James T. Harrahan and Miss Mary Mallory
were united in marriage, Rev. Dr. Patter-
SON. rector OF Grace church, officiating.
Distinguished railroad officials and a num-
oe' OF prominent business men from Chi
cage, Louisville, New Orleans and other
cities were present
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-20
MADE HEADQUARTERS
LUNCH SERVED YESTERDAY FOR
THE VISITORS.
Many Kind Expressions for the GEN.
erous Ladies' and Citizens of Hous-
ton--Note-.

When the Houston people undertake
thing they never leave 1t half done This
is evidenced by the way our ladies have
entertained the soldiers who returned this
week from Galveston, where they were
mustered out To make the visiting SOL
dicrs' stay as pleasant as possible while
In Houston, they served an informal lunch
at the Light Guard armory during the day
yesterday where any who felt like doing
30 might go at pleasure and enjoy them
selves. The armory was given over to
the soldiers. who made II general head
quarters and were going and coming all
day. There were many expressions Of
gratitude from the boys, who were enter
tanned by the ladies'. and they say that at
no place where they have been has such
cordially and welcome been accorded as
was given them at Houston
Many of the ladies kept open house
yesterday for the soldiers. number or
the boys called to see old friends for the
first time in year and spent the day veiy
pleasantly.
Lieutenant Scott of the Governors
Guard, speaking OF the welcome accorded
the soldiers by the ladies' and citizens OF
Houston. said: II have attended many
banquets given soldiers and have enjoyed
the hospitality of ladies of a number Of
towns and cities, but have never received
such truly royal welcome as was ac-
corded the men OF the First Texas reg-
ment Tuesday night at Turner hail.
The boys of the Light Guard and En-
NETS speak in the highest terms of their
superior officers. They think a great deal
OF Captains Scurry and Drew and Lieuten-
ant Colonel Franklin, and while they were
strict disciplinarians, yet they never i'm
posed task upon any OF them that was
not just. The officers in turn give their
men splendid records, saying they were
always obedient and ready to perform any
duty that they might be called upon to do
Two soldiers from Alabama, who enlisted
with the Emmets, were heard to remark
that the people of Houston were the most
open hearted and generous they had ever
met and that they sell the remainder of
met and that they would sell the remand
or of their tickets to Alabama and remain
in this city.
Several OF the members OF the Emmets
and Light Guard put In the day yesterday
entertaining the visiting soldiers. They
provided refreshments at the Light Guard
armory, which was much appreciated.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-20
TWO ENGINES COLLIDE.
several Men Badly BruiScd--Au OF
Them Live Here.

1--we
AT lis yesterday morning a switch en-
CINE on the Southern Pacific, which was
running light from Houston to Lake
Charles. was struck by freight train No.
Fl, also moving east, near Lake Charles
A dense fog enveloped the whole country
and neither train crew saw the others
engine. Fortunately both engines were in
motion or the accident would have proved
more serious The switch engine lost her
back step and the freight was slightly
damaged When the shock came the en-
CINE crews jumped from their engines.
As a result of the wreck three Houston
employees of the road named were injured.
Engineer stephen n Garvey OF No. 1919
Mckee street sustained fracture of his
left foot, his left knee was injured. his
head lacerated considerably and confused
wounds made on his face. Fireman F. II
Booth of No. 1904 Mary street suffered
badly confused wounds on his spine and
his left hip and right shoulder were in
jured Brakeman w. P. Malcomb of No
14l2 Cont street sustained some painful
decorations on his head.
The injured men were brought to Hous-
ton on train No, 20 yesterday morning
and were taken to their respective homes
where they were attended by Dr. j. NJ.
Boyles.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-20
THE LOCAL STAGE.
The Third Day of Aubrey's Dramatic
Company.


Aubrey's Dramatic company. the roper
toire organization which is now playing
weeks engagement in this city gave the
usual two performances yesterday at the
opera house. Turned Up" was the bill
in the afternoon and at night Dangers
OF a Great City was presented. The lat
ter is a melodrama and affords splendid
medium for display OF the dramatic tai
ents of Miss Bayer Mr.. Morley and other
members OF the cast. Miss Bayer was seen
to an exceptionally fine advantage and
did some fine character work in the part
of Ruth Fielding in the play named, Mr..
Morley and Mr.. Eggerton came In for their
share OF the honors of the evening. The
full cast was represented in last nights
performance, and the play was put on in
good style,
An excellent performance Is given for a
company playing at popular prices and the
public certainly gets the worth OF its
money. The organization is entitled to
good support at the hands OF the people
OF Houston.
My Uncle From India the successful
farce comedy which was given on Monday
night, will be repeated at a matinee to-
day. and at night Leah. the Forsaken," in
which Miss Morley is said to be at her
best, will be given.