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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-11

News was received In this city last night
OF the death OF Frank Sale. a well known
citizen % Redmond Mr. sales death was
due % cancer OF the stomach lie was
s. years % axe. and leaves a family. TIE
body will be brough, 20 Bonney a. stew
art unrEtla today.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-11
MILLIONS GIVEN AWAY.

f. certainly gratifying 70 the public 20 know oi
o.e concern Which i not afraid b generous The
pfoprietsrs n Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption. Conghs and Colds have given sway over
tsn million trial bottles and have the sausi@cton
Of knowing It has cured thousands Of hopeless cases
Asthma Bronchitis Ia Grippe and all Threat Chest
and Lung Diseases are surely cured By IL Cali on
STEWART & HOLMES DRUG co.
and get a free trial bottle. Regular size Dc and
I Fxrrv lsntsfa auarautrfd
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-11
GAIT. MCCONNELL DEAD.
Pneumonia Carries on Well
Known Real Estate Man.

Capt John h. Mcconnell died at Provi-
dence hospital at 5 O'Clock yesterday MORN
was a native OF awfordsville. ltd-, and
was q years old. He came TO Seattle
twelve years ago. and went into the
real estate business. He attained consid-
cradle prominence In HIS line, and was ono
OF the original owners OF the TOWNSHIP Of
Sidney.
His son Bernard, who was a promising
Young writer, died in Chicago two years
ago This was his only child.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-11

James Mecham, "a well-kRoSn ma Inc
fireman died az Providence hospital YES
terday 81 pneumonia deeh&m was -
years % axe and unmarried. lie had i've
on Puget a1uud for several Years.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-11
Death OF Mrs. odine wiage.

Mrs Odine Winge, a resident - "ct'
BlakeIey. died at Providence hospital yes
terday Of consumption Mira " lnge NHs
brought 10 this city sunday She was b
years Of axe and married. Her hasuaisd
sArNlNls her.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-11

q IN the suit 90 ThomRs Elaries against
Hhe seattle a. international and Seattle
Lake SHORE A Eastern railway companies
ana the Union Trust Company. alleging
fraud iu the reorganization Of the Lake
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-11
Blown Up by Powder.

The trial of the suit Of Charles J. Myr-
berg against the Baltimore and Seattle
Mining and Investment Company for SIS
600 damages was commenced before Judge
Reid. sitting for Judge Jacobs, yesterday
afternoon. Myrberg claims that he was
permanently disabled by an explosion in
a mine In the Miller river district, and
that the company was responsible because
it did not inform him of the danger.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-11

Shore road and asking the payment Of a
claim against the old company, the Seat
tie & International company yesterday
filed an answer in the United States court
denying the allegations of the complaint
and setting up the defense OF estoppel
and laches.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-11

The Lewiston. Buffalo Hump, Bls Bend.
Occur d Alene or kooteuai regions can
enjoy the new North Coast Limited with
Its electric lights, steam heat vide vsFi-
buiss and observation car. after April
- and make close connections at Spokane
foS al morning trains
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-11

= II. Brennan won a lawsuit In Judge
Reds department of the superior court
yesterday afternoon. He lives in a house
ON Fourth avenue which he rents from
Thomas Pearce. Recently he was noti-
fled to vacate. He refused, and suit was
brought to Gust him. He proved to the
satisfaction Of the jury that Pearce was
not entitled to the house or damages, be-
cause his second lease had not expired
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-11
Wash DreSSeSfOr Girls

1t IL difficult 10 give you any
fair idea of the immense variety
or the economies that are 20 plenti-
full. A very little money viii buy a
pretty summer dress
slss for Bingham Dresses IN all
colors and sizes. trimmed with
white pique
SOC for little dresses for girls 90
one, two and three years; all good
colors. trimmed with ruffles Of lace
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-11
A HORRIBLE OUTBREAK.

"of large sores on my little darrhter's head d
veloped into a case Of scaldhead writes C. D. Il
bin. Of Moraantou. Tenn, bat Bueken's Arnic
salvs completely cured her. It's guaranteed cur
for Eczema letter Salt Rheum. Pimples, Sore
Ulcers and Piles. Only &c at
STEWART & HOLMES DRUG co.
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VARICOCELE'

THE D1SEASE-An enlargement OF the
veins surrounding tho spermatIc
cord. a twisted. knotted. wormy
like or swollen appearance OF the
scrotum.
TINE CAUSE Sometimes self-loIlution.
but often blows. falls strains. CT
cessive horseback or bicycle riding.
TIE EFFECT AT times dull, heavy.
dragging pain IN small Of back. ex-
tending down through ioins into thu
parta low spirits. weakness Of body
and brain, nervous debility. partial
or complete Ioss OF sexual power,
and often failure OF general health.
f04 CURE If you are victim Of this
dire disease. come TO my Office and
let me explain to you my process
OF treating H. You will then not
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-11

FIRST BANK Or NOME
t'ntu Departure OF steamer the Office OF
First Bank o. Meme VIII be at First Ma
tional bank. Seattle.
n Il. SoLNEn. Manager.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-11

wonder
during
y
potency and
ms
~
sase.J confidential eenifAe !" -
hold tor
=. M PATCH IEEE NJ ID ss.tas =
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Baby Wear.

We pay just as much attention
to the baby's dress as we do to the
most expensive costume; and we
sell a good many more, which says
volumes for the business done.
Bootees.. g.. -. ..................25 c
Other sorts at other prices, too
Dainty goods and low priced in
every instance.
Rear New Store.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-11

RED Raven Splits Monogram whisky
Efhiitx Milwaukee beer. Wholesale and re-
tan At HAggerty's. 100 Second avenue
south
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-11

DIR. JOHNSON. chronic disease special
list. ScAeusrman block.
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ParaSOIS Opened.

The season proper for parasoIs
begins on Easter Sunday, and very
few women there are who vii, not
ger and better display. Ready to-
morrow; not a handful, but hun
dreds and hundreds In every con-
ceivable color and design, from the
tots cotton 'sunshade" 10 the rich
Partisan AFFAIR OF lace and chiffon.
1t would be no end OF a task TO
describe even a sixteenth part CT
the show, so here's bargain Of
fered to win your attendance.
Changeable Tafteta Silk Covered
ParasoIs, in the new Pastel Shades,
with hemstitched or pleated borders.
S3.e5 apiece.
These are strikingiy handsome,
and will surely be picked out trst
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-11
Summer Shirt WAIST

OuSN tue Nchtner 10 IA 4
hardly possible that we shel ~
enough Shirt Waists to supo,v NJ
who come, II the early huylns ~
be taken as q guide
Prettier this year than sv>r -
fore. Prices begin At 80 "a -
in easy steps to $l1ko M. -
resented.
zoe for Waists OF Cclored pvruus
with drop yoke of whits plers
%c for Waists Of pink = ~
Percaie, with drop yoke 4 vlS
lawn.
6ec for Waists OF white laun
Madras Waists with % turn \,
front q In group aiternatlHe n
rows OF finishing braid. IN
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-08-30

=: i Iac":ti,alrlla las Pildoras del
II Van artvaS, nj tan sanas, nj tan
,:.,& i.Y Sc c,'lIpco d no SO ha probable.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-08-30

IA H.. lI'tjnrcs Que fabrica cualquier
.; c!a>~>, pero POGO ha sido Ell alivio
10 yin cargo en- el Ferrocarril Central
.::,1 i: cabeza sufro de biliosidad
- ,!,:,sslrcg Iado Y acudo 4 las Pildoras
.'* :.:rn;'re las teugo en- mi casa. ->c
JOHN D. HAYES,
San Luis Potosi.
K e a, Lowell, Mass, e. u. a.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-08-30

TGnGa:," .,i,,:.:.
Dr. Aver sue u;!n :..
Seg,Ua> \ ~ $500.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-08-30

LAS Pildrra:> ,lyi -
qufmico del nluntin. -. >
obtenido hasta que t~:..
MexicanO. SucesI2 n3i.> :: \
hasta de corstiya, ..,.
del Dr. Aver las '..'.,:::.,,
pas6 jamAs por =; ~',,,.,
Nov. 26 de I2G..
prepara.::: =
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-08
ronr,h Court OF Arreai..

San Antonio, Texas, February Tine
following is summary of the proceedings
from the Fourth court OF civil appeals to-
day;
Reversed and remsnded: c. ]. Fayssoux
vs. Kendall County, from Kendall; r
Hunstock VS.. r. IL. Roberts from Bexar;
Mrs. Charles Brown. Administrative, VS..
w B. Adams g. Co. from Medina; Calves
ton, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway
Company ct al vs. j. H. Bolts. from Con
zalea; A. Peters VS.. Anheuser- Busch Brew
Ing Company. from Galveston.
Affirmed: George e. Altgel VS.. City OF
San Antonio, from Bexsr. George Witte
vs.. NJ Plggott ct AL from Bexar; q. VI.
Phelps vs.. James Norman Ell al from CAL
weston Galveston. Harrisburg and San
An ohio Railway Company VS.. T. T.
Adams from Harris.
Motions oyerruled Eugene Williams,
administrator. VS.. Leon n. Blum Land
Company, from Fort Bend, for rehearing;
Texas and Pacific Railway Company vs..
S. B. Famrough et al from Gregg. for
rehearink; ]. Il. Gilmore VS.. W. q. Day,
from Anderson. for reinstatement; August
Horning VS.. August schram. from Bexar,
for rehesring
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-08
Court Of criminal APPEALS.

Dallas, Texas, February The follow
ing arc the proceedings in the state court
Of criminal appeals at Dallas today:
Appeal dismissed; Aubrey Ward, from
Cooke; J B. Boyett and Lon Cooper, from
Eastland.
Affirmed: y. c. Le.twich. from Hill:
Tom Bogard 1.-TWO cases). from Montague;
Oscar Loftin, from Montague Sam willis.
from Clay; Jim Rivers tdea,h) from
Cherokee.
Reversed and remanded; Stanton p.
Wob5 from Erath-
Motion for rehearing overrule1; Felix
Chatham. frcm Falls.
Submitted on motion to dismiss appeal:
Tx parte Walker Lolly, from smith; Ton
Woodruff. from Val Verde.
On briefs for State; w. J. Jones, frem
McLennan.
Brie.I for boa parties: VIII Gen
try and Clyde Willis, from Floyd.
Submitted en- briefs and oral arguments
for both l.. X Turner. from Wiehi,a;
L. X Turner, from Young F. vincent aud
l.. s.ott. from Parker: w. c Wilson. from
Eastland; Dave Adkirs and VIII Pliee,
ircm Cooke; Bill Johnson. from Wood;
Frs1 Jenkins death, from Atascosa;
Charles MeMurray (rehesrIng). from La
yaca.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-08
LEGISLATIVE.

Colonel Mills speech was distinct dis.
arpointment 10 those who invited him to
speak. Two members publicly announced
H.
Mr. Morrow proposes an income tax az
substitute for tho merchants oocupa-
tion tax; It has been made the special
order for Friday.
The governor sent two supplemental
MESSAGES TO the legislature advising the
prohibition OF double headers recon-
mending the passngc OF libel law. rec.
ommending the curing OF defects IN the
school trustee law. recommending change
in plans Tor epileptic asylum
In the senate bills were introduced mo
hibitinS double headers appropriatng
$5o,ooo for an epleptc asylum. bills ap-
propratinE N6550o for dehciopces and
sbo, $50 for additional clerks woro tavora-
bly reported. took up bill gxlnS salaries
or supcrintendcnts OF Insane asylums.
which was hlibustered asaiust, but finally
was ordered engrossed,
Tho house took IN tho tax bill. voted
down various amendments aud stubsti-
tutes to subdivision "a OF article jOio and
adopted tho commissions suggestion, the
governor sent IN two surplrmcnril mcs-
saEcs; subdivision n was adopted un-
amended several sections fixing taxes on
occupations were adopted unsmendcd.
refused to hold night sessions
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-08
srArn.


Text 81 the supreme cenet's opiniop de-
olarinr Invalid the Law relating to tenure
OF office Of school trustees.
Wharton county rice lands are said to
tc rduai TO those OF Louisiana.
Edward Sells SAYS the truck farms and
orchards of East and South Texas are
vcritahle gold miues.
Advertisements for the Loving cattle
syndicate scheme have about been com
pleted
Hunt county u, c. V. camp will me.
morialiso the legislature for larger PEN
sions.
Attorney General Smith holds that the
decision In the kimbroush ease affects
the regents OF the university aud the
board OF directors OF the A. and NJ. coll
lege.
state Health offiecr Blunt says that
the public health should not be endau.
eered because SMALLPOX happens to he OF
a mild tyne,
Grand Master Anderson was installed
hy the odd Fellows at Galveston.
freeze in the coast country is pre-
dicted for today.
Committeeman Rrelsford SAYS Colonel
Mills will probably support any opnosl.
ton to Savers which may develop.
stranger was kIllsd by train at
Lnint :.
charge ~ murder grows out ~ the
death OF a li-year-old giri near Mcitin.
nev
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-08

" for the purpose OF eleotlng delegate.
TO the State and congressional conventions
Mckinney, Texas. February 6--County
Chairman $. II, Cole has called mass
convention Of republicans to meet in tbs
court house in this city, at O'Clock n
M Friday, February 10, for the purpose
Of electing delegates 10 the congressional
convention
Greenville. Texas. February AT the
needing OF Hunt county populists Monday
resolutions were adopted in favor Of silver
coinage at the ratio OF 10 to /, against re-
demption money and trusts. and in favor
OF government ownorship OF public utili-
ties and the initiative and referendum
They also declared against fusion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-08

Temple. 1oSas, February 7.festerday
morning a fully developed case of small
poX was discovered at the st. Marys
sanitarum. It WAS the case OF a white
man. Ed laney, who had been brought TO
the hospital The night before, lie was one
OF The g. LHntry Sons force working IN
the Indian Territory. and was brought to
Temple bicis though smallpox WAS not
suspected until an examination was made
yesterday morning lie was Immediately
removed TO a mousse held by the county
health officer for such emergencies and
The hrddInr a. the ssnltarium burned and
tho room fumigated. Every precaution has
been taken toward those exposed here. but
lust what exposure the people on the
train were subjected TO is not known,
Another case has developed among the
negroes. making about six OF these cases
all mild ones. and the case OF tho white
man.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-08
SUMMARY OF sToDAy's IMPORTANT NEWS
IN KENTUCKY.

Tsylor stiil hcsitates 10 sign the Lonis-
vIlie agreement but II is confidently ex-
pectcd by leaders Of both parties that he
viii DO so today.
There is growing impotence that Taylor
delays acton which wilt assure peace;
<gmutterinss are beginning to'bc heard at
Frankfort.
One faction Of the republicans Is ,urs-
Ing Taylor not TO sign the peace agree.
ment;- Marshall now doubts that Taylor
will sign Il.
Goebel's remains lie IN state at Frank
fort and thousands Of persons looked on
the quiet face OF tho msrtyred dead.
The funeral services Will begin at noon
today.
The legislature will continue to meet
a; Louisville until the state house at
Frankfort Is available for sessions.
Louisville merchants find that the CON
tinued excitement is detrimental to their
business
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-08

20 take Perfume and Man a-iin. and in
inrce months | was n we'll man, and have
conunued so ever sinre"si
Mr. G. X. Cosby of Vale Mills. Giles
county. Tenn, writes; Five years axo
! contracted very bad case OF Kidney
trouble. was expected 10 die hy All nv
friends but, TO the surprise OF ali. / stiil
iNe, thanks 70 Pc-ru-na and Man a. lin. I.
.r Ernst kncbloch. Gallitxin. Pa. writes:
fe-ru.na cured me Of kidney trouble. /
VIII recommend your medicine because +
can do so truthfuliysf
csiafrh Of the kidneys quickly leads Ia
chronic Brigh,'s disease. Pc-ru-ua shnuid
be taken at the appearance Of the t,rst
symptom II taken In the early stages
of the disease Pe-ru-ns Is sure to rlre
every case. Peru-ra cures catarrh Of tha
kidneys simply because il cures ca,arrh
wherever located No other systemir
catafrh remedy has as yet been devised
insist upon having Po-ru-na. There are
no medicines that can be substitutes.
Mrs. L. g, Saunders, so7 HAYNES street.
Atlanta. Ca. says ~ was troubled wth
l. tl.,a. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-08

A. Stephens ct al VS.. \. J. Hewett ct al,
from Bell f. a. McFsrlapd VS.. G. v.
Wilder from Bell
Affirmed on certihcate. 7 t. Holings-
worth vs.. Lanford & Finley, from Bell.
Motions submitted for rehearng Ellen
J. Winter vs. Texas Land and Loan Con-
psny, fran nehemiah; TcSana Ford VS.. T..
S. Ford from McLennan; John Farmer,
county treasurer. VS.. W N. Shaw. from
Harris; c. Willie ct al ys. Engenia Ellis
ct al from McLennan. by both parties;
Joe Majors VS., Goodrich Il Miller, from
Falle; John Hurst VS.. c. A. Finley ct al,
from Nacosdochos
other motions submitted. NJ Kosminsky
vs. Hamburger Bros, q Co, from Bowie,
to correct judgment; Hays Bros. vs. s.
+. George ct al from McIennan, 10 az
firm on certificate; JEFF Nickells ct al W.
II. f. Carter. from Coleman, to dismiss
appeal
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-08
MILLS POSITION.
lie viii Probably support Oppose
ton to sayers.

Dallas. Texas. February 7-HIon. II. p.
Brelsford OF Eastland. one OF the most
prominent democratic leaders in Western
Texas and member Of the state exesu-
tive committee, speR; today in Dallas. He
said 10 The Post CORE spondent Il viii
not surprise NC II there is a strongly or
EsniEed opposition TO Governor Savers re-
nomination. think that is what Roger
@. Mills speech at Austin last nigh!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-08
Third cour, of AnpeaI..

Austin. Texas. February THE fol-
loving proceedings we're had in the Third
court OF civil appeals today:
Reversed and rendered j. +. Stanlfer
US. T. X. Wilson. from Tom Green.
Reversed and remanded Galveston. Har-
risburg and San Antonio Railway Company
w. John La Prelle. from Caldwell; Ellen
Hsnnesey ct al VS.. The Savings and Loan
Company. from Galveston.
Rehearlng granted and cause reinstated:
San Antonio and Arkansas Pass RailTey
Company VS.. c. w Holedp. from McIen-
nan. and also motion oyerruled TO affirm
on certificate.
Rehesring refused; Workmsns Mutual
AID Association We 6. ". Mopree, fram
McLennzn; Jack Crsss yt. Jehr .. Free
man. administrator. from MrLernnr; :.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-08

boon exposed are property isolated. The two
cases developed are of mild form.
coRslCANA, --seoretNry Elliott Of the Com
nerolal club has been al work for several
Gays closing IN by notes the subscriptions Ia
the cotton mill stock and has ahou, tnlshcd
hiS task Every man who subscribed readily
s'Ened note for the amount OF his sub
scrption.
ABILbNE.--AuEust BHermann OF Newark
n, y, has given $500 with which TO ondow a
scholarship in simmons college in this place
The principal is to DO kept intact aud tho
yearly income 10 DO derived from the fund
securely invested Is to pay the tuition Of a
student IN tho college to be selected by tho
president preference being given TO students
OF German parontage.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-08
TEXAS poLITIcAL NOTES.

Conroe. Texas, February IN. W. Law
son has besn elected chairman and z. p.
Palmer secretary by the Montgomery
county republicans.
Waxahachie. Texas. february Cat q
meeting Of the candidates for the various
county offices yesterday II was agreed that
the primaries should be held April 81.
smithyille. Texas. February 7--Iion. r
= Turner Of this place has announced MIN
self candidate for the legislature, He
favors Bailey for United States senator.
but sill vote as instructed II elected.
weathsrford. Texas. February S.-Chsir-
man Forhefs OF the county republican ex-
ecaiiys committee has called republican
county convention to ns.t here February
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-08
stephen. county Democratic TEST.

Breckenridge, Texas, February THE
democratic executive committee have des-
ignated Saturday May 5, for holding the
primary election and have adopted the fol-
lowing pledge: 81 am democrat and I
will, on my honor, vote for and support
the nominees OF this primary election I'M
less for personal reasons alone ] can not
do so. in which event | will not. on my
honor, vote for or support IN any way,
either directly or indirectly, any candidate
or person opposed TO those nominated by
this primary election" II the abov,
pledge is torn of or mutilated the vote
viii not be counted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-08
= - -
THE TRANsvAAL.

The war office received telegram say
ing briefly that General Bullcr again re-
crossed the Tuscla river February q and
is now advancing upon Isdysmith,
Lord Roberts. commander in chief OF the
British forces in South Africa. and his
ehief of stan, General Kitchener, have
left for the trout.
a dispatch from sterkstroem announces
the Beers are attacking Gataere from two
directions.
General Butler advises that tho Beers
at Spionkop aud near there have stopped
his advance. The British casualties we're
250.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-08
FIErY-sIXTH CONGRESS.

Tue hWise-Fhe diplomatic aud consular
appropriation bill carrying s3.1is.aOS, was
passed Mr. shafroth spoke in favor OF
mediation in tho South African war Mir.
William A. Smith (Michl said this coun-
try would mediate II requested MIR. ell
lette spoke on the Philippines Mr.. Terry
referred to slavery in the sulu archipela-
60
amendment TO the financial bill; Mr. pe-
pew and Mr., rettigrcw had a lively TIT
regarding the Philippines, Mr. Rates and
Mr. Allen discussed the currency bill
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-08
rAsNrs COUNT, REronnucAxs..
Geecp nnd Grant Factions Hav,
Sepnrntc Organizations Now.

Bonham, Texas. February Yesterday
the republicans OF this county. together
with prominent republicans from Sher,
man. Denison and Paris met at the court
house in this city. In called session. Two
factions were represented. one for Grant
and the other for Green. Several strong
speeches were made on both sides. The
convention finally wound up in FREQ foI
all fuss, both white and black trying to
talk at the same lime. Each factor
elected chairman and then adjourned to
meet the 18th OF next month.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-08
coMMERcrAL.

Cotton futures opened higher, declined
reacted and closed TO 70 points better
than Yesterday spots steady ana higher
All grain markets exhibited strength.
Recent advance in prlces demonstrated
the weakness Of tho stock market, the
wipinc out OF mareins caused spectators
with small resources to throw over stocks
10 prevent losses.