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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-05
coLEssuHc usoccuprED.
Boers Keep the British I'm Check
without Trouble.

Rensberg, Cape Colony, January 4.
Evening. coiesburg has not yet been oc-
cupied. The Beers unexpectedly attacked
the British left al daybreek this morning.
but were repulsed, They occupied hills
to the north OF town, but we're eventually
driven out Of their positions after an
hours Smelling by our guns, They still
hold. however. the hills Immediately sur
rounding the town, preventing the British
from advancing along the railroad.
The British loss In today's engagement
was eighteen while the Beers were re-
ported to have lost 100, including twenty
prisoners who were taken by the mounted
Infantry about midday.
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also elected by reclamation. and thanked
the League for the honor conferred
Mr.. n. Henke on motion was re- elected
third vice president. MIR. Henke was not
present.
Mr. Gruneweld moved that the officers
select twenty names. from whom ten Ill
rectors are 10 be selected by ballot the
voting TO be done al the League rooms,
allowing members TO vote during the conf
ing week, the votes TO be deposited with
the secretary aud that the officers be
the committee to canvass the returns at
the end OF the week.
For secretary Mr. Jules Hirsch nomi-
nailed Mr.. Tom Richardson, who was re-
elected by reclamation.
Mr.. T. w. House was reelected treas
urer by reclamation.
Mr.. Richardson In accepting the secre-
taryship spoke earnestly OF increasing the
membership OF she league and It's scope
Of work. He thanked the members tor
their uniform courtesy to him ana Tor
the assistance that had been accorded him
in the past. The Houston Business League
was regarded throughout the State as an
ideal organization.
Mr.. Gimhle thought the league should
take steps a. ouce to increase its mem
beTshp and that committees should be
appointed for that purpose and make a
canvass Of the city by districts In solicit
ing new mem bcrS.
This suggestion was left to the directors.
Mr.. Pastoriza moved that each member
present pledge now the support he is
willing to give the league this year.
Mr. Penfield offered as a substitute that
the chair appoint a committee Of ten to
make a canvass of the city TO secure new
members.
The substitute was adonted
The chair announced that he would
appoint this committee later aud on mo-
ton of Mr.. Pastoriza this committee when
appointed Is to report 10 an adjourned
meeting on the 10th.
On motion Mr.. Richardson was iustruct-
ed to prepare duplicate lists OF members
to he furnished the membership csnvasSing
committee and that a further list of pros
pectlve members be also furnished.
On motion Mr. Il, G. Crawford aud Sec
rotary Tom Richardson were added to the
delegation TO attend the Alvin drainage
convention.
The following is the list from which
the ton directors are TO be elected. v, NJ.
Johnston. H. " Dickson. W. n. Cleve-
land. F. A. Rechardt. J F CARROT, T..
4. Hetmann G. A, Taft. G s Penheld
A. NJ. Levy Jules Hlrsch, J J rastoriza,
J. NJ Cotton. B. r Bonner J r.
schosser. C., r Parker. F. W sewell
George L. Porter, \ X Taylor, +. G.
Colby. G.. Grunewald.
The ballotting for these directors will
he conducted at the league rooms d,rinF
the week.
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FRENCH WE'RE ROUTED.
Chinese indicted Loss of Thirty on
the Enrce.

Victoria. b. c., January 4.--Accordiug 10
news received nom the Orient by the
steamer Queen Adelaide, the troops OF
France have been ANONYMOUSLY routed,
with a loss OF thirty killed in battle with
natives in the province OF Qwang TunS'
Southern China, where for some time past
thero has been trouble over the delimtt-
alton of the Franco Chinese boundary. In
a fight about month before this last en-
counter 100 Chinese were reported to have
been killed Pecausc Of this attack, to-
gether with the killing of two French Of
hcers by Chinese, who were surveying. the
French sheled the village, took Chimes
warship and held the Ia Tao OF the ais
trint a prisoner for some time. soon after
this AFFAIR Marshal Su arrived al kwong
Chou bay bearing orders 10 uphold CHI
nese rights.
The story OF this last battle Is trans
lated from the Chun Ngoi San Pa by the
Hong Kong Daily Press. The native pa
per says it has received news from It's
Canton correspondent that a battle took
place at not a great distance from the
Qwang Turg boundary on the Chinese side
on November 10 and fl. The French were
moving forward. seemingly on a reconnoi-
aance when the natives we're encoun-
tered. ON sighting the French the natives
at once moved forward and gave battle.
The French retired and. seeing their adj
vantage the natives continued TO press
forward with the result that the French
fed. routed by the Chinese. who pursued
them for a great distance The French loss
was given at thirty killed.
News was received by the steamer Adj
elaide also OF great aptl-foreign demon
strations In Shantung. a number OF mis-
sions have been looted and destroyed,
many OF them being In connection with
the American mission board. Some OF the
priests and missionaries have been killed,
land In n pitched battle with imperial
troops sent against them over 100 rebels
were slain
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rELrGnArHrc TIPS.


New York January 4.--The Tammany
hall organization OF the Seventh assembly
district tonigh, passed resolutions which
declared that the organization sympathizes
with the Beers in their struggle against
foreign oppression. and sincerely cher
fishes the hope that, Notwithstanding the
great odds against which they are con-
tending, the God who presides over the
destinIes OF nations viii prosper their
arms and lead their brave soldiers from
victory to victory
New York. January 4.-The schley me-
mortal fund. which was started last oeto .
Der by Miss Edna Mcclellan. has now
reached $4,000, which is deposited in a New
York bank. She says that she has also re-
cciycd Contingent subscriptions, as She
calls them. offered with the understanding
that they are to be paid only u It IS finally
decided TO purchase q house
New York January The Tribune
ssys: The reported lease Of the Fitcbburs
railroad To tns rosson and Maine hnds
belief sr,ons some rsiIrcad men in this
city. and ss a union OF tbe two companies
would RESULT Ia sharp composition VIII
| the Boston and Albany ana the XsndeFbift
Interests efsorss "a I'll pm 81 III lssk
named 10 secure III A-ston and Malpe ~
quite probentq' ~, A D. s. 4 '
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SLOAN coING WEST.
He VIII Return Co England Next
MARCH.

Chicago January Tod sloan arrived IN
chicago today IN company With "SNec's'
Martin and j. DC Mum smith the ST. Louis
billiard player. Sloan will leave for CALI
fornia carly next week with Martin, who're
they will remain a month N attendance al
the coast races sloan Eays he has con-
tracted to ride asaln for Lord Bcrssford and
that tho Prince Of Wales has the eccond call
on his services sloan docs not think be viii
ever ride again IN America
II am going hack 10 England March ~
Sloan eaid u have interests there beeides
racing am interested IN the Shsf'esbur
theater Of london and nc Wolf HOMER Is
with mo IN tho entcrpriee, I can not eHpec'
to ride always and want something 70 turn
my attention TO when dui, tho turf think
y good hoy from this country rau show them
tho road Tor a long time 10 come
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CONGO STATE GOVERNMENT.
Natives slain and Eaten Becaus
They Could Not Pay Taxes.

New York January "A special 10 the
Times from Nashville, Tenn says: The
Southern Presbyterian board OF missions
in this city received letters today from
Rev. l.. c. vars and Rev H. r. Hawkins,
missionaries OF the church stationed at
Luebo. Congo Free State. Africa. giving
accounts OF the burning OF fourteen VII
lagos and the killing Of ninety or more
natives by state troops. They report that
some OF the the victims were eaten by
cannibals and that the bodies Of all who
were slain were mutilated, their heads
having been cut off.
Mr. Vass was formerly OF Newberne, ~
O.. and has been engaged In mission work
since February is, 1898 Mr.. Hawkins was
formerly OF yicksburg Miss.
Mr.. Nass states that tdlngs of raidinR
by the Zappo Zaps In the Bena Kamba
country having reached them and. the
work OF the missionaries being threatened.
Rev. W. II Sheppard was sent to make az
investigation. lie went TO the zappo zaps'
camp and found that fourteen villages had
been destroyed by FIRE and plundered. He
saw forty-seven bodies lying around tho
camp. From three bodies the flesh had
been carved and eatenx
The chief said that eighty or ninety had
been killed and Ave persons eaten ty his
people. Mr.. Sheppard saw eighty one
right hands cut on aud drying over slow
/ fire in order to be afterward taken back 70
+ the state officers. sixty women prisoners
( were confined IN pen. and sixteen men
had already been sent away prisoners.
! II Is said The raid was ordered because
| the people could not nay the exorbstant
tribute demanded by the state. The mis-
Fiopsries say that they reported the mat
Ter 10 the proper ofacisls and demanded
the withdrawal OF the troops and that
he chief instituted a counter prosecution
on account Of the charges made. The mis-
sionsries further say the zsppo zaps are a
TRIBE kept ny the state for its protection.
\ They are sent out 70 ccllsct rubber ivory,
slaves and goats a. tribute from the peo-
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II. spence Dead.

Hampstead, Texas, January T. = II.
Spence, one of the pioneers OF this city
and section. died this morning at the "a.
yanced age of 81 years and mouths. lie
was of English birth, but came 10 this
country when o mere boy. and worked for
wears IN New Orleans and other cities be-
fore coming here. He WAS possessed OF
considerable realty here. from which he
enjoyed n comfortable income His only
living relatives are three grandchildren
" w. Green OF Bellylllc. VIII Close OF
Dayton and Major Close OF this oily. all
OF whom were present al his bedside.
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pie, and can then plunder. burn anc
for their own amusement and gain.
The missionaries say they are colt
evidence about the massacre and viii
II TO Bona and 10 Europe. Mr.. VasY
The whole country Is pillaged AMI
village is left standing. The peopleI
the bush. Tonight Ia q radius OIL -
seventy-fye miles there are possibly over
$4,000 people sleeping In the BUSH unshel-
tered, and We are In the midst Of raiuy
season. Tue state is a terror TO every
ona t4Nf
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ing so low tn his boxing In regard to
meeting Mccoy. I shall not nee. any one
that have defeated. for there is nothing In
Il for honor-only tho amount Of money |
should make by t. which do not care for
The height OF NV ambition is 10 meet JET
fries or Frtzsimmons. " can't get either OF
them | shall retire from the ring forever
This is al 1 deeire TO say. and II is hnai -
Manager Mason Of pittsburg arrived today.
accompanied by I'd Kennedy and London
Campbell. They viii train with Sharkcy.
The latter was much SURPRISED TO see Mccoy
WIN, but said that he was sure nftcr Mnher's
Glowing in the frst round that the Kid would
O.iu.
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THE RACES.
Only Two Fnvoritcs Won Mt New
Orleups.

Now Orleans. January i.--Harataris and St
Wood were the only winning faycrites today
The racing was marked by close nnlshS aud
FAST track, brought out tho best sport
Phsllns. who won the second race, was run
up $S0N ST Wood ran good race in the
handicap and only got within striking distance
IN the last Atty yards after going the longes;
and hardest journey.
SIX furonss- Virgins, Digs, Cotton Plant
Time l;iS's
Mile sellirs--Phs ALIAS Ben Chance, chicka-
manga. Time. Ia.
Mile and sixteenth Baratarn. Jim Co
way. Traveller Time ] 81
Seven furlongs. handicap--St. Wood, Isaurc-
ote, DcBridc Time. i.aSH
Six fuilones Alraretta. Bollc Of Memphis
Bonneville, Time liS&,
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lBra.o. river navigation Mee,,ns.

Cameron Texas, January i--Judse y
N, Lyles OF Waco is in the city and gave
out that he would address the citizens Of
Cameron on the subject OF the Rrszos river
navigation tomorrow night al the couri
house st I 80 o'clock. He goes 20 Rock
dale today. where he will address the pso-
pie Of that city tonight On the same sub
fect.
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Results ut rauforpn.

san Francisco, January i,--ranforan re.
Suits
Nile selling Bishop Reed, cyui. RED III
rate, Time, i'$aia
Mile and a hirlorg--Imperlous Meadow
thotnc, Glengahtr. Time. i,Si%,
Mile purse Gcyser. Advance Guard Rngus
Bill Time l:42a
Mile and \ SiXto,nth, Baden stakes Time
maker. Potcnte. Zoroaster. Time, t;ie.
Six turlongs selling Thomas Carey. san
Augustine ModwcNn Time. l;iah
Seven furlonge purse-sSua Ncrado, llaru
Knot Lady Meddlcsome. Timo, i.2sh,
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jury failed to agree in the damage case
of A. G. Page VS.. Wells, Fargo d Co. 5
Express and were discharged.
San Diego, Texas, January 3.-Judge A..
i. Mcl.ane arrived from Laredo yester-
day evening and opened district court for
this term. There is large criminal and
civil docket for this term.
Bastrop, Texas January A.---The follow
ing are proceedings in district court since
last report;
Ash Alexander. burglary and theft; con-
tinued by agreement Charles Perry, bur-
glary and theft; continued by agreement.
David Catchings, theft OF cattle; con-
trial by jury; verdict not guilty Lee
Campbell, theft over $50: two years In
penitentiary. Allie Jackson, assault with
intent 10 murder; two years in peniten-
tiary. Wade Preston. theft of horse two
years. Ike Nichols. burglary TWO years.
Joe Hudson, perjury; two years. Joe and
Lee Costley, assault with intent to mur-
der; dismissed as to assault with intent
10 murder. and defendants pleaded gu ty
TO aggravated assault before the court;
Joe Costley fined 500 aud Lee CosIiey
fined $50. Joe NJ. Marble burglary; THO
years.
sherman. Texas. January 4.-The Gray
son county midwinter grand jury was
sworn in today. Among the special charges
delivered by Judge Bliss were the inyestl
cation of the recent homicide at Van Al
styne in which Ben McComb was killed
Sherman. Texas, January 1.-The tran
script in the case OF Bob Smith. colorel,
CONVICTED OF the murder Of the white wo-
man. Carrie Taylor, last January. was
today forwarded to the clerk OF the court
OF criminal appeals at Dallas. It con-
tanned about 10000 words. Mr.. z. j,
Cox. counsel for the defendant. said to-
day; "The fight will be taken UP at Dali
las with all possible yigor. We have asked
the attorney general to grant Us special
day in which TO present the claims Of the
defendant"
Caldwell. Texas, January A. County
court Is still in session. Messrs. W. b.
Garrett OF Brennan. l.. o. Fraim OF
Tunis and T. j. Carter of Lyons, attor-
neys. are in attendance upon the court.
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o,HoruKr INDIGNANT.
We says Ec VIII Give Shnrkcy the
Hot End" Of H.

Hot springs Ark, January atom shstkey
received telegram from o'Rourke today IN
whch tho latter expressed indsnatlon at
Sharkey's statement that he did not caro- 30
have HIM in bis corner in the event OF a nsh'
with Jeffries. o'Rourke stated he would b.
in position to give snarkey the not end
Of the fight should IL take place. sharkeI
said he cared nothing for o'Rourke's friend.
ship and could &c, along very well without
him. and. furthermore that he would he his
owa manager for the next night
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louisville, January a.-The Ecipae Base
bali association, capital 100000, was formed
tonight by / F. Whitesides and hie associates
among locnl enthusiasts, The National league
club viii bo purchased and negotiations VIII
be opened with the National League ana tho
American association It is the purpose of
the new company TO enter the association ar
fordng the most advantageous terms.
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New York, January flames c, Mona
CHAN, United States consul at Ghemnitz.
Germany, was the principal speaker az a
dinner OF the Arkwright club tonight. He
said The man who has done most for
humanity lie the one that has exchanged
the products Of one country for those OF
smother The wise statesman Is the one
who stands by agriculture commerce and
manufactures. This the German states
men have done
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LOCATING FACTORIES.

4 The enc subject Of paramount interest
a Houston IS tina, OF securing more fac
fr,ss and 7 regret TO say thar the e.
forts Of tho Houston Business League In
$his direction have not brought about sat
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TEXAS COURT MSTTEItS.

Waxahachie. Texas, January 4.-The
jury failed to agree in the damage case
of A. G. Page VS.. Wells, Fargo q, Co. 5
Express and were discharged
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San Diego. Texas. January 3.-Judge A
i. Mclane arrived from Laredo yester
day evening and opened district court To-
this term. There is large criminal AM
civil docket for this term.
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The election of officers was then taken
up. Secretary Richardson explained that
tbs custom was TO elect officers at the an
nual meeting and TO nominate twenty
members for directors out Of whom ten
are to be selected by ballot
\ proposition was submitted to change
the bylaws in such way that the secrs-
tary and treasurr BE- not included in the
directory. That the directory be ten out
side OF these officers
Mr.. Penfeld nominated Mr.. II. r. Mac
Gregor for president and he was elected
by reclamation.
On motion the chair apsninied Messrs.
Tlirsch, Penfsld and Psstoriza as n COM
mittee 10 wait upon Mr.. MacGrevor ami
notify him OF his election.
Mr.. Ed Klam was nominated for Rrst
vlce president by acelamatlon.
Mr.. Kism thanked the meeting for the
honor aud promised his best efforts to-
wards making the League a success lie
then turned the chair over to Mr.. Mae
Gregor. who had been escorted in by the
comfniitee.
Mr. MaeGregor In taking the chair.
said he did not feel thst he could devote
the time and attention IN the business
of the League that n demanded but that
with the help Of the other officers and
directors he would undertake the work
and felt complinented az the honor ehnwn
him.
For second vice president Mr. CARROT
nominated Mr. II ". ccrtss, who was
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Caldwell. Texas January A. County
court Is still in session. Messrs. w. b.
Garrett OF Brennan. l.. o, Fraim OF
Tunis and T. ]. Carter of Lyons, attor-
neys. are In attendance upon the court.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-15
WICHITA ELKS RECEIVE
Three PestuIants Received Into the
Order

Three applicants were initiated in the
mysteries Of the B. P. O. EIks last night
and after the ceremony the members Of
the local lodge enjoyed an excellent
buffet luncheon prepared by mine host
Van Duyn Of the Manhattan
The ceremony of initiation was con-
Quoted by Exalted Ruler Amidon. The
latest adjuncts to the Best People on
Earth" are John NJ Hirschberger, Sol
Arkush Of Denver, and w. R. Cannon of
Topeka.
After the work Of the order had been
completed a number ofinvited guests
were entertained and each member saw
to it in a manner characteristic Of an
Elk that everyone present was well re-
ceived and right royalty entertained.
The local organization is now in an ex-
ceedingly hourishing condition and be-
cause Of its social features is recognized
the leading club Of its kind in the state.
The membership now includes some $50
Of the foremost citizens Of Wichita and
there are eighteen applicants anxious to
be counted among the chosen set
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TALK OF Guiding A Home
L. II G. A. Quarters. Too Small TO
Accommodate Mem 5ership.

L. n. &. A. Quarters. Too Small TO
Accommodate Membership.
A committee of two. Messrs. II. II.
Dewey and ]. NJ. Knapp. have been Sc
Iected to procure a suitable site for new
7. NJ C. A building. The present quar-
tiers Of the association at A3-215 North
Main street, are even now entirely in
adequate to meet the requirements Of
the fourishing organization.
The present membership list includes
some 800 names and applications are con
stautly being made. An entirely new Tea
ture Of Y. NJ. c. A work which the ssso-
cation is about TO inaugurate is the or
ganization Of classes for mental work It
is proposed to organize night classes in
law, mechanical draughting, mathematics
and other educational branches. The most
eminent instructors viii be procured for
the several branches.
This morning the members Of the rail
road Y NJ c. A. will meet with Prof. J.
c. FNoote to organize a class In gymnas-
ties. A similar class viii be organized
next week for the seniors and Juniors
under the direction Of c. ". Yost, Henry
Larl1in and John Camien
Practice for basket ball VIII begin next
week. Regular teams viii organize and
some interesting games are promised
during the course Of the winter months.
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MANY MEN ENLISTED
Local Recruit ng station Heads Them
AII in the state,

The Wichita recruiting station is still
first among the recruiting stations Of
Kansas and seventh among those Of the
entire country. The work Of the local Of
nee has increased to such an extent that
an assistant to Sergeant Beltz has been
appointed in the person Of Sergeant c. J.
Day.
The successful work Of the station is
In a large measure Que to the efforts of
Sergeant Beltz and Dr. Fordyce, both Of
whom have been IN charge since the sta
ton was opened last July. Nearly 200
men have cen enlisted and sent to the
Philippines from Wichita and about as
many more have been examined but did
not pass muster
Since the first Of this month seventeen
rockies" have been recruited and up to
date Topeka has not enlisted a man.
Seven men, three for infantry service.
three for the cavalry and one for the ar
tillery, have been enlisted since the last
batch were sent to the Preside Tuesday.
Sergeant Day, the new assistant, is a
veteran Of the Cuban and Philippine
wars. He returned to this country from
the last named place three months ago
and has now been detailed on recruiting
duty. His regiment the 18th q. s in
fantry, is located in San Francisco.