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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-12
ron TEXAS FAIRS.
sInyden's nil 10 ADMIT Foreign Ex'
bibIts Free of Duty Passes.

washington, May 1,-Represen'stiye Stay
den today got through tina house his bill
authorizing entry of foreign articles sent TO
this country for exhibition at the San An
tonic and Dallas fairs. Tho bill also pro-
yideg that II shall be lawful at any time dur
ing The exhibition 10 sell for delivery at this
close OF the fair any goods or property im-
ported for exhibition In tho fair buiidings
and grounds. subject to such regulations Tor
the securIty OF the revenue and for the col
lection OF import duties as the secretary OF
the treasury may prescribe IL is further
PROV lded that all such articles when sold or
withdrawn for consumption in tho United
states shall be subject to the duty, II any
imposed upon sich article by the revenue
laws In force at the date OF importation and
all penalties prescribed by existing law shall
ba applied and enforced against such articles
and against the persons who may DO guilty
of any Illegal salo or Withdrawal.
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PoNTIFiCATErTo pEI<iN.
Archbishop Averardi, Papal Dele
gnte to Mexico, slated for China.

Mexico City, Mexico, May 1.-THE re-
port from Rome that Archbishop Averar-
d. the papal delegate to Mexico. is to be
made the first diplomatic representative OF
the Roman pontifcate to Pekin excites
much interest here in ecclesiastical cir
cles. His mission here was not wholly
successful owing to lack OF cordial re-
lations with the higher ecelesiastics and
his evident purpose to make the church
more cosmopolitan by bringing in foreign
priests and he was also opposed to tae
tendency OF the clerical press to maintain
bitter warfare against everything Amer
lean. France has for many years claimed
the sole right to act as protector OF Catho-
lie missions in China and has resisted the
desire OF successive popes 10 establish Dip
lonatic representation a, Pekin.
1t is believed at Rome that the presence
of direct representative Of the holy
father at Pekin may lead to the CONVEX
zion Of members OF the Chinese imperial
family
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Kruger Ma. Dramatic.

Capetown. May 11.--At the close OF the
volksraad Monday, May Z, President Kru-
ger cried out; God OF the volssraad;
shall this be the anal Aet?- No. 1t shall
not God will be merciful and strengthen
the right Ours is the right
The president added that he had doc
umentary proof of a "devilsh conspiracy
to annihilate the republics"
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ArrER usuRERs.
Sheppard Introduces "A Bill 10 Pre-
vent Ertortfon In Interest.

NhnEcial
Washington. May li.-RepresentatlYe snep-
pard has introduced bill 70 amend section
5lss OF the Revised Statutes Of the United
states It provides that the taking or ehars-
ing rate OF Interest greater than Is allowed
by the preceding section, when knowingiy
done. rhall be deemed a forfeiture OF the
entire principal az well as the entire inter.
est. which note. bill or other evidence o.
debt carries with It or which has been agreed
10 be paid in case greater rate OF interest,"
has been paid the person by whom y mss
been paid. or his representatives,, may re-
cover in IN action 10 the nature OF an ac
ton OF debt twice the amount o. interest,"
thus paid from the association taking the
same: provided. that such action IL com
menccd within two years from he time , we
usurious transaction occurred. That suits
arainSt any assoc alton under this title may
be had IN any circuit district Or tsrritori.a ~
court OF the United states held within the
district IN which such association may be
established or in any State. county or mn l,.
picipsl court IN The county or city ~ when
said association Is located having jurisdie
ton in similar cases.
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FILIPINO CONVERTED.
A Former Cabinet officer Advises
AeufnnIdo TO Treat for Pence.

AgutuDluO ~ 'pf
Manila, May H. n:2o p. m.-senor
Buencamlno. at one time a member of the
so called Filipino republican cabinet who
was recently liberated by General Otis.
announces that he has become reconciled
to American sovereignty and that he viii
devote his influence TO bringing about
peace. He has sent proposed peace plat
form for the national Filipino party to
the lnsurgent leaders in Manila and 10
the insurgent generals. including Agui-
naldo, In the field.
This platform declares that II is impos-
sible for the Filipinos 10 exist as nation
without protection OF the United States
and that consequently they must recognize
American sovereignty and strive to at
tain. under a constitution, the utmost lib
erty possible. Senior Buencamino also
argues that the Filipinos are incapable OF
government.
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constsntinople, May 1.-The porte has
presented new note TO the embassies an
nouncfug its intention to Introduce the oe-
troll in GalIipoIis. The object of this move
ment is believed TO be to establish pre-
cedent for the subsequent imposition d
like duties in other towns. II Is expected
the embassies viii again refuse their as
sent. as the measure is contrary TO treaty.
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Sioux Falls, s D.. May II The popu-
list National committee met here today
and organized by the election Of the fol-
lowing officers: Chairman. Marion Butler
of North Carolina: vice chairman, j
II Edmlston. Nebraska; treasurer w. n.
Washburn OF Massachusetts,; secretary, J.
A. Edgerton OF Colorado.
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THE TURKISH CLAIMS. :
Ahmed Psshn Coming TO Wsshingfon
with q Plan OF Settlement

Washington May lit is reported that
Ahmed Pasha is coming to the Uaited States.
ostensiblv to place a contract for warshp
with ono Of our shpbuilding firms, but ac-
tually 10 attempt to compromise the claims
Of the missionaries under cover OF this trans
action.
II be is actually coming TO the United
States with the purpose OF arranging sat-
lsfactory adjustment OF these claims. me
officials VIII meet him in a friendly Spite.
strain the present critical situation IN ths
| Orient.
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Accra, Gold Coast, Nav ll.---serious re-
PORTS are current that the Ashanti's are
determined TO throw OF the British yoke.
that they have secured the cooperation OF
eight other tribes and that they are now
able TO raise so. 900 warriors.
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prince ysshahito's wedding.

Yokohama. May 1.-THE wedding Of
Crown Prince Yoshahito and Princess Sac
dako. daughter Of the Kujsm family. a,
Toxic THURSDAY was a most simple eere-
monr. The contracting parties drank
cups of wine before the shrine 10 the i'm
perial palace. Foreign residents presented
an address.
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Pompadour Jim Put Up a Warm Contest
for Twenty-Five Rounds but the Boiler
maker Got in Hard One in the Twenty
third and Put His Opponent to Sleep.
For graphic description Of of the greatest ouensberry contests
page
see page 2.

assistance Of thousands Of Foreigners. who,
he said. were pouring Into Delagoa bay.
General Rmdle's division camped last
evening on the banks OF the Little Leuw
river between Thabanchu aud Ladybrand.
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WEATHER INFORMATION.
Storm signals Ordered.

Warrington, May 11.-Storm southeast 1910
p m, Brownsville. Corpus Christi, Calves T.
ton: Depression over middle plateau, NOV
ing southeast will cause brisk to high south
cas-: winds on Texas coast Saturday,
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rnnn srArnns coNcnNrR .rlNo.

President steyn Inspires the hurSh-
ers with Hopes OF saccess'
Maseru. Basutoland, Thursday, May 10
The Free Skaters are concentrating strong
iy in good position on the korannaberg
hills. lying eastward Of the direct hns
from Thabanchu 10 w1.berg. President
STEM was with them YESTERDAY. out Is
believed to have gone northwsrd after In.
Epiring the burghtrs with predictions OF
approaching Boer successes through the
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TROUBLE IN SPAIN.
Martial Law Declared In the Prov
inces of barcelona and Valencia

Madrid, May 11.-Yesterday passed on
peacefully practically everywhere through
out Spain despite the universal character
Of the anti-taxation agitation, The only
noteworthy disturbance took place at va
lencia where riotiug occurred and barri-
cades were erected in the streets from
behind which the mob stoned tho
gendarmes. on the latter endeavoring
10 disodge the rioters, they were received
with rife shots and two policemen were
injured The gendarmes replied with a
fusillade.
Martial law has been proclaimed In the
provinces Of Barcelona and valencia
At Seville, where the shops are SIN
closed. the excitement continues and there
has been resistance to the gendarmes ~
Valencia.
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Roberts mt yente.hurg.

Capetown, May 1l.--Lord Roberts wires
that he is at ventersburs. that he is con-
tinuously opposed, but that he is making
progress.
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uIstrict Averages.
Probabilities.

washington, May 1i.-Forecast;
Eastern Texas. Oklahoma and Indian Ter
ritory-Fair Saturday; Sunday showers
rooler in northern portions: fresh IN brisk
southerly winds becoming variable.
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London. May ia specaV dispatch
from Pretoria. dated May 10, says 1t
is announced that British relief force
of 5000 is advancing along the Brehuana
railroad by forced marches night and day.
1t reached vryburg yesterday.
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Barcelona May 11,-Disorders we're re-
newed here this afternoon, but on a
loser scale than those OF yesterday. The
gendarmes dispersed the crowd.
The street car and omnibus service are
suspended.
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oARpETpAG SCANDAL.
Administration would Like to Gloss
over the stealing i'm Cubn.

iHlttlhi 10 Nv i"HN'
washington, May 1.-THE Cuban carpet
bag scandal is sgitatnx the administration
from center to circumference. There was
another cabinet meeting here today TO con
slider II and now every executive department
of the government is taking n hand In the
inyoEtigaton a Now batch Of three post
office inspectors were shipped OF to Cuba to-
ed authority to investigate any old thing
they see nj.
II is significant fact. however, that the
chief Of this inspection bureau Is Assistant
Auditor A. J.. Laushc, whose home is IN
Miami county, Indiana. which Is also the
homo OF Medley, the carpetbagger, who Is
alleged TO be the chief consprator IN the
theft OF Cuban funds II looks very much
like there would be some withdrawing done
instead OF investigating.
Republican leaders seem TO realize the dan
ger 10 the party that this latest and rank
scandal promises and they are profuse in
their deuunciatous Of the guilty parties. Al
the same time they are assiduouBly endeayor-
ing 10 minimize the crime and cover the
tracks Of tho culprits.
Havana. May il-Postago stamps to the
value OF 5000 have been recovered by secret
aeryice agents ms the result OF information
furnished by the man who has confessed 10
guilty knowledge OF the frauds II is esti-
mated that the shortage will not be more
than 100000.
Washington. May 11.-colonel George
Burton OF the inspector generals depart
mentl bss arrived from Havana and had
a conference with the department this
forenoon. Colonel Burton is the officer
OF the inspector generals department who
detected the postal frauds in the Cuban
| service In connection with Charles f
Neeley. now under arrest. Colonel Bur-
ton brought With him documentary evil
dence touching the postal frauds and al
Secretary Root was not able, for lack o.
time. 10 go over the papers he took then
with him to the cabinet for further con
sideration.
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MArEkING aELnr FORCE.
Three Thousand Troops Advancing
Along the BrchunnR Railroad.

London, May H. dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Capetown, dated Thurs
day, says the Matching relief force has
passed through Vryburg.
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General oh.ervat,nn..

Observations taken at all stations by the
United States weather bureau at p. m.
yesterday. 10th meridian time; Nain-
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Temperatures. Rain.

For the twentyfour hours ending at 8 a.
m. 10th meridian time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-14
THE HEALER At WORK
Dr.. Gilbert Created Quite a
Sensation Last Night.
Two Negroes who Claimed 10 Have Rheumatism
HobbIed Up on Sticks and Walked OFF
Praising the Lord.

DIR. w. s. Gilbert, the divine healer,
held his first meeting in this city last
night at Metropolitan Hall. At the
close of the meeting he invited all the
sick and afflicted to come up and be
treated. Quite a number OF both
white and colored people went up to
be treated, and two seemingly remark
ablvl cures were effected, in the case
of two terry rheumatic negroes, who
hobbled up on sticks and walked away
without any help at all. leaving their
sticks upon the platform.
Rev. Mr.. Sutton led the singing OF
familiar gospel hymns, with which
the meeting was opened, and then
made an address ON the subject of
faith, setting forth that real, earnest
faith with the expectation of fulfil
ment, would always bring the wished
for result. The reason so many pray
ersA are unanswered is because things
are asked for without the real eXpecta-
ton that God will give them. Mr..
Sutton cited the case of people hold
ing a prayer meeting for rain, but not
carrying umbrellas, and not getting
any rain; also a similar case where
enc man carried waterproof, umbrel-
la and rubber boots, and was the only
one to get home dry. Mr.. Sutton eXe
planned that their purpose was to hold
a religious revival for the good of the
soul and of the body. He set forth
their belief that Christ could heal now
just as he did while on earth, if only
our faith is great and sincere enough.
Many people think they have no faith
when they really have a great deal.
Tba only Nyax- IN find ont &c to fry
After the singing and praying and
speaking were over, the sick and af-
flicted began going up to be cured.
The method is very simple. DR.. Gil
bert takes hold of the hands and
spends moment in silent prayer. He
then presses his fingers at the back of
the neck and sometimes upon the af-
fiicted part, and the thing is done.
After he had laid hands upon quite
number of white men and women
and colored people, quite a sensa-
ton was caused by two apparent cur
es. A negro man of this place named
William Hedspeth or Hudspeth, hob
bled up to the platform with a stick.
DIR. Gilbert treated him in the usual
way and he walked off briskly, leay-
ing his stick behind him. He said
that all the pain and stiffness seemed
to leave him the instant the healer
touched him. He had been afflicted
with rheumatism for several wears.
To show how well he felt he jumped
up and down nimbly, and went off
walking very well.
The other case was a negro named
i. j. Reeves, who was so afflicted with
rheumatism that he could hardly
walk without two sticks. 1t took him
several minutes to get to the plat
forb, but he Lett it walking upright
and without any support whatever.
These cases seem very remarkable,
and it is probable people will watch
DR.. Gilbert's work in the city with
considerable interest.
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THE CHRYsANrHEMUM SHOW.
Some Splendid Specimens, One of Them Meas
uring Eleven Inches

It is but seldom that a newspaper re-
porter enjoys such rare treat as the
writer did yesterday evening. He went
10 the Chrysanthemum Show at the
Church of the Good Shepherd, and was
permitted to feast his eyes upon such
a display of floral and other beauties as
is not often in his line of vision. But he
could appreciate it, even though he may
fall far short in describing it. He look
cd upon it all with the eyes of one who
is not too blase to be stirred by such
things, and that is why he can't proper
Iy tell about it, but he feels it all, any
how, rest assured of that. With this
apology, he will go on and do the best
he can under the bewildering circum-
stances.
The Sunday school room was bow
or of flowers and the denizens of flow
or-land that were fluttering arot,nd there
seemed to be in the right place at the
right time but were very distracting new
ertheless. claiming so much of the at
tention that ought by rights to have
gone to the flowers.
The chrysanthemums were of the rare
est and most beautiful varieties, ami
were things of beauty, indeed, grouped on
the tables with exquisite taste and har-
monious blending Of shades. An eXhtb-
it that deserves special mention was
that of John H. Small & Son, of Washing
.Cn, D. c., who it Will he remembered
had a splendid exhibit at the show last
year. Their contribution this time was
magnificent vase full of splendid speci-
mems of many varieties, including Niv-
ems. George Childs, Mrs. Perrin, Her
Majesty, Kings Daughter, Hicks Arnold
and many others.
Mrs r. S. Tucker had an immense
and very beautiful collection on one of
the center tables. Many varieties were
reLre sented her. among them being the
Aullinfordi, a deep red blossom, the
Bronze Giant and Mckinley, which last
took the prize for the three best red
flowers, a clock given by Royal & Bor-
den.
Another very noticeable collection was
that of Mrs. George d. Meares. Here
was the chrysanthemum that took the
prize for the largest single flower. 1t
was a magnificent specimen of the G. F..
Mosman, measuring eleven inches from
petal to petal. The prize was very
beautiful ,decora.sl cold meat dish award
ed by Sherwood, Higgs & Co.
Mrs. L. B. Pegram had the prize col
lection. 1t included SO varieties. includ-
ing specimen Of the Pearl Queen, which
was one of the mos. admired flowers in
the room, and received the prize for the
largest and best of its kind-$2.5O in gold,
given by Mr. J. L. O'Quinn. Mrs. Pc
grams collection took the prize for the
largest and best collection, very hand
some silver berry spoon, contributed by
H. Mahler's Sons. The prize for the
three best yellow flowers went to Mrs.
pegram also, and consisted OF two beau
tiful pieces of coloh China. given by Dob
bin e. Ferrall This collection also fur
nished the three best pink flowers, which
were awarded the beautiful picture of
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Aurora given by Mr.. Fred Watson. The
hest vase of varieties, two of kind.
also came from this collection, and won
the handsome umbrella awarded by Boy
Ian & Pearce.
The prize for the best collection of
potted plants went to Mr.. Eldridge. and
was a handsome carving set, given by
julius Lewis & Co.
Mrs. Meares took the prize fer the
three best white flowers, a splendid pot
ted palm. awarded by Mr.. Steinmetz, who.
by the way, had on exhibition beauti-
full collection of palms, ferns, growing
plants and vases of chrysanthemums in
Guiding fine specimens of the Black
Hawk variety.
Another splendid collection was that
of Mrs. C. V. Johnson, of Smithfleld. who
had grand display of George Childs,
Queen. S. Nj. Pullman and many other
varieties.
Mrs. Brown took the prize for the three
best dark flowers, a beautiful fruit dish
awarded by w. H. Hughes.
Delicious refreshments were served at
very moderate prices.
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LEACH VERSUS OSBORN
Mr.. Leach Claims That Col, Osborn
Broke His Contract,
THE PURCHASE OF MULES FOR TIE PEN
No Papers in the Case Have Yet Been Filed
But Soma Interesting Develop
menfs are Promised as
Il Proceeds.

suit has been started in Wake SUI
perior court by Mr.. T. Leach, of this city,
against w. H. Osborn, of Greensboro.
Only the summons in the case has been
issued and no complaint has yet been
filed setting forth the grounds of the ac-
ton. 1t is learned, however, that it is
brought to recover several hundred dol
lars claimed by Leach as commissions
due him on a contract to buy mules for
the penitentiary when Osborn was a d.
rector of that institution.
1t seems that Mr.. Osborn, as direc
tor, contracted with Mr.. Leach, who was
then in the mule business, to purchase
for the penitentiary quite a large number
OF mules, for which service he was to re-
ceive IS commission on every animal
bought and also have his expenses paid
on the trip to and from the market on
which the mules were purchased Pur-
suant to this agreement Leach made his
prearations to leave on certain day.
as soon as Osborn could secure endorse
ment of the agreement and get the neces-
sary funds from the State treasury. The
money was obtained, but Osborn took it,
and went to Kentucky and Ohio where
he purchased the mules.
Mr.. Leach claims also that at the time
this money was secured, the superinten
dent of the penitentiary and the direc-
tors were 'at outs" and but for his
Leach's) good offices and the belief that
he (Lcach) would buy the mules, Super
;ntendent Day would never have signed
The voucher for the money. Even while
the executive board and Supt. Day were
considering the question of granting the
money, Leach says he had his bag pack
Cd and was ready to go to the depot, but
that Osborn, as soon as the money was
drawn, fastened to the train and un-
known to him (Leach) left for the West
and bought the mules, thus depriving him
of his rightful commissions.
For this service Leach alleges that Os-
born was paid the So commission promised
him Ieach) on each animal he bought,
had his expenses paid and later
received in addition several hundred
dCllers for his time. Also he charges
tl,at s107 each was paid for the mules and
q number of Western horses; that the
mules, according to the prices then pre-
vailing in the market, should not have
cost over $50 apiece, and that the horses
were not worth half that amount.
In view Of these allegations, the case
is one that will be watched with interest
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THEATRICAL NOTES.
Hoyt's "a Milk White Flag" at the Academy
To night.

Probably the best comedy that will be
here this season is Hoyt's "a Milk White
Flag" which will be presented tonight
at the Academy of Music.
Special attention is paid to the musical
program, and the Ransome Guards mill
tary band and orchestra is feature of
The production. Little Chip, well known
on both continents as an extremely live
ly and clever accentria comedian, has
been engaged for 1.-THE Private" and it
is promised that his new speciality of
character songs and grotesque dances will
be far and away ahead of anything seen
in that line in MANY a day. John S.
Marble as "The Undertaken" will be re-
membered as appearing with the original
company. The balance of the cast is said
to be one of the strongest ever engaged
in the production Of the play.
Raleigh thtatre- goers have treat in
store for them in the appearance here,
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wALsER APPOINTED REPORTER.
Now the Question is AS to Who Will be Attor
ney General.

The Supreme court yesterday elected
Attorney General Walser as Court Re-
porter to succeed the late Judge Buxton
He is to fill out the present volume of
Reports and then serve for four years at
81. $50 a year, or $3.50 a year more than
Judge Buxton received. He will in a day
or two resign as Attorney General, he
says, not wishing to hold both positions
at the same time.
There were about a dozen applicants
for the position of Reporter, and even
before the election of Mr.. Walser to the
place the Governor had several appli-
cants for appointment to succeed him as
Attorney General.
1t is not known when the Governor will
make the appointment or whom he Will
appoint. His appointee will have only
two months to serve, for which he will
receive in salary about $500.