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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-29

Tho report Of the secretary and treasurer
of the Texas division showed cash bal
ance OF $673 60 on hand and smaller per-
centage Of delinquents than usual at this
season Of the year, all Of which was very
gnitifying TO the officers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-29

request for donations toward expense
OF putting T. P. A. window in church
was considered and the unanimous voice
OF the directors was against the estab-
Hshment OF a precedent Of donating state
T. A. funds to any other than T. p. A.
work or objects. The members. however.
made up purse and sent same 10 the
ladies' making the request
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
AMBASSADOR pAuNcrpo,.
Ills Retention at w..n.
 e' the British Bec.u.. ,, Flea
 Americans Are p,..s

London. March 7.-Tbe s,
 Gazette, while declaring tb., . Jana tension of Lord Pauncefo,a, the ss. washington as ambassador stay at Britain is due to the comir VI Grea, dential election and "all ,hs prest says: 'oinmotioa'
 To Americans Lord psn
 stay will be acceptable. becan' "ceiote, achieved the feat of mak;r. ne hss popuiar,with success for wS;,n n'ms'li is no precedent since the fire. 'I u the'. minister was accredited to ,hs nrtlsa states century and a ou.r ohlttd To us his continued tenure ot s m ago. acceptable. because he has nIs.. M olnee | Americans; and it is highly das' .u ihs rom a business point of view sifaos as grateful to our feelings ,t.. a' Vel should continue to be pleased s' 'AsI
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
THE PHILIPPINES ARE OURS,
So Declares a Resolution Offered by Senator Sullivan, of Mississip-
 Di-Mr. Lodge Speaks

Washington, March s.-Soon after the senate convened Mir. Sullivan (Miss.) offered resolution that the Philippine islands are the rightful property, honorab'y acquired, of the United States, and that While the misguided Filipinos continue the pres ent war, brought on by them, against the rightful authority of the United States, so long as a single gun in their hands is trained upon cur flag, no ex- pression of intention as to the future course of the United States with re- spect to them should be made by the senate"
 Mir. Sullivan asked that the resolu- ton lie on the table until he shoulI call it mp.
 In accordance with notice previously given, MT. Lodge (Mass) then ad- dressed the senate on the Philippine question:
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
A CABLEGRAM FROM WATSON.
He Tells of the Part Taken by the Navy in the Capture of
 Nuevas Caceres. .ss-s..

Washington, March s.-The navy department has received the following cahlegram from Rear-Admiral Wat son, telling of the part taken by the navy in the joint expedition in the southern provinces of Luzon which terminated in the capture of Nueyas Caccres: FftE
 "Iloilo. March ,7.-Marietta, Gheen commanding, conveyed and landed Bates expedition in San Miguel bay, February 20. Paraguay. Althouse commanding, joined expedition 21st, entered Bicol river; gave great assist ance, first 10 reach Nuevas Cacerees. the objective point. Gheen commends all officers and men. Bates commends warmly the work done by the navy, joining Gheen in naming Althouse and Ball especially. WATSON"
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
ANOTHER TEN PER CENT.
Welcome News to Four Thousand Employees of the National Tube
 Co.,. at Mckeesport, Pa.

Pittsburgh, Pa., March s.--Four thousand employees, of the National Tube Co.,, at McKeesport, Pa., were notified of ten per cent. advance in wages. The increase includes all day laborers in the tube mills. The ton mage men will get their advance next week, when the rate is fixed by the Amalgamated association. This is the second increase of ten per cent. that the day men of the National Tube Co. have received within six month, and makes the wages of common labor higher thansa any time in the history of the works. The advance will date from April l. The increase includes all pipe cutters, machinists, laborers, and all employed in the tube mills who work by the day.
 Later the announcement was made that the increase in wages would af- feet not only the employees of the National tube works at McKeesport, but that all the tube worke rs employed by the combine in the United States will receive similar advance. The number of men affected is over 20,OCO.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
TWO LIVES PLOTTED OUT.
Result of n Locomotive Crashinu Through n Bridge at AL
 legheny, Pa.

Pittsburgh, Pa., March s.-The loco. motive hauling the Chicago fast freight west on the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago railroad crashed through the steel bridge spanning Robinson street, Allegheny, and dragged the tender and one car with it. Fireman A. K. Miller, of Bolivar, Pa, and Brakeman George DeWald, of Pitcairn, Pa, were killed outright, and Conductor James F. Martin, of Pitcairn, Pa, was dangerously in- jured. The rest of the crew escaped unhuIt
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
TO MEET YALE AT NEW HAVEN.
Track Team of the University of Cal- ifornia VIII Meet the Sons of
 old Ell May 5.

Berkeley, Cal, March s.-The Uni versity of California track team will, if conditions are satisfactory, meet Yale at New Haven on May 5. Man ager Decoto of the California team has received telegram from the Yale be accepted for that date, subject to conditions to be forwarded by mail. The date named is the one which Manager Decoto wanted. It will make the contest the first in which Cali fornia will compete in the east. The team will leave Berkeley on April % and will reach New Haven, May 3.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
A FAREWELL RECEPTION.
Bishop and Mrs. Arnctt Given . Farewell Reception at Quinn
 Chapel. Chicago.

Chicago, March s.-Bishop and Mrs Benj. w. Arnett were rendered a fare. we'll reception at Quinn chapel, Wa bash avenue and Twenty fourth street, Tuesday night. The bishop has served the limit of four years as official head of the Fourth episcopal district, and until the general conference meets, his future location will not be known It is said that there is strong prob ability of his being assigned to the First district, which includes the New England states. The successor to Bishop Arnett will also be chosen al the next conference.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
ARE COMING TO A HEAD.
Traction Co.'S Employees Pre- sented ina Due Form.

St. Louis, March S.-A committee appointed by the Street Car Employees union at mass meeting. Tuesday night, presented their grievances to General Manager Colman. The com mittee was courteously received and informed that their communication would be given consideration. Later a meeting of the officials of the Transit company was held and the mems de- mands laid before them. What action, if any. was taken has not yet trans pired, but reply is expected to be forthcoming Thursday,
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
KELLEY OS' LADYsMITH.
Gen. Butler Issues an Order Con-
 graduating His Men.

Gen. Butler Issues an Order Con-
 graduating His Men.
 Durban, March 6.-Gen. Butler. in n general order regarding the relief of Ladysmith, says:
 "The two forces, both of which dur Ing the last few months have striyep with conspicuous gallantry and splen did determination, are an honor to the queen and the country The Lady smith garrison for four months held that position against every attack with complete success, and endureJ many privations with admirable forti. tude.
 'The relieving force lad to force it. way through an unknown country across unfordable rivers, and on al most inaccessible heights, in the face of a fully-prepared, well-armed ano tenacious enemy. By the exhibition of the truest courage, courage that burns steadily, besides flashing bril-. Gantly, its object was accomplished adding a glorious page to the history of the country.
 Ladysmlth was successfully held and relieved, and the sailors and sol diers, colonial and home born, who had done this, were united by one de- tire, anc inspired by one patriotism"
 The order congratulates both forces on the martial qualities displayed, and thanks them for their determined eff fort. Gen. Butler also sympathizes with the relatives and friends of the gallant comrades who have fallen.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
Boer. Again Retrcating.

London, March ss.-Lord Roberts telegraphs from Osfentein:
 "Osfontein, March :, 4:3o p. m.- Our operations to-day promise to be . great success. The enemy occupied a position four miles north and eleven miles south of the Modder river. placed Gen. Colville's division on the north bank, and Gen. Kelly-Kennys and Fuckers divisions, with cavalry ,on the south bank. The cavalry division succeeded in turning the enemy's left flank, opening road for the sixth di, vision, which is advancing without having been obliged to fire a shot up to the present time. The enemy are Tn full retreat towards the north and east. They are being closely followed by cavalry, horse artillery and mount. ed infantry, while Fuckers division, Colville's ninth division and the guards brigade, under Pole-Carew, are making their way across the river at Poplar's drift, where I propose to place my headquarters this evening.
 Our casualties will, trust, be few. as the enemy were quite unprepared for being attacked by the flank, and having their communications with Bloemfontein threatened.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
PLAGUE IN SAN FRANCISCO.
The Police Have Thrown . Strict Quarantine Gordon Around the
 Chinese Quarter.

San Francisco, March s.-Health Of ficer A. P. O'Brien is the authority for the statement that bubonic plague has at last got foothold in the United States. m s a
 A suspicious death occurred in the Chinese quarter, Tuesday evening, and upon making an examination of the corpse the health officer declared that the coolie had died of the true bu- bonic plague.
 Immediately upon the announce ment, the police of the city were or dered in the quarter, and at midnight 300 patrolmen had cleared it of all whites and established a cordon about the 25,000 Chinese therein.
 The pest is supposed to have been brought here from Honolulu by one of the transpacifc steamers.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
THURSDAY. March !
Grain ana Provisions.

St Louis - Flour Patents, 8 i5q3e' other grades. g. 75Q3 .3o Wheat-No. red 73e. CoIn-No. 2 mixed, S4c sas oss No. ?, 24g24Ac. Hay-Timothy NeeG clover, ss.OOQ1l0O Butter-Creamery. s5 24c; dairy, 15Q19c. Eggs-Fresh. loo Lard-Prime steam, 5.60c. Pork-Nes mess, $l1.25. Bacon-Clear rib, ~ Illinois medium combing. 2Sc; other gr ades. 1SQ24c.
 Chicago-Closing Quotations: Wheal- arch. 6415c; May, 65ss@654.c: July, so,rs ssrS. September, 671sc. Corn-March, 9nSs 35s4c. Oats.March. 2s$.c; May, 23asc; JuS 22i4c. Pork-March. Sl050; May, Naw' N.v July, sl0.65. Lard-March. S.Hls; Ma Mss S5s712; July, s5.95@5971a. Short npS Maj ch, s5.S21z: May, $5,S2ia; July, $''ss
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
All Hope of Rescuing Alive Any of the Missing Men Has Been
 Abandoned.
EFFORTS TO REACH THE ENTOMBEC MEN.
A Hinton Dispatch Reduces the Num- Der of Victims to FOrty-TwO, Civ ing List of Those Missing To- gether with the Names of the Identified Dend.

Charleston, w. Va, March Slope for the rescue alive of the so or 90 miners believed to still be entombed in the Red Ash mine, the scene of Tues avs explosion, has been practically abandoned.
 from the shaft at Il o'clock Tuesday night and although the working party is unremitting in it's efforts to reach the part of the workings still cut off, it is feared they will be too late too save the entombed workmen.
 Gov. Atkinson is still on the ground, and in conjunction with the state mine inspectors, is directing the relief op erations
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
TRIpLETT'S SUBSTITUTE.
Would Provide for New State Guard for Kentucky Under
 Democratic Auspices.

Frankfort, Ky, March s.-In the senate Senator Triplett offered sub- stitute for his resolution to provide for committee to investigate the re- moval of munitions of war from the arsenal to London. The substitute proposes to appropriate S10o,o0o for the immediate equipment of state guard under democratic Coy. Beck ham and Adit.-Gen. Castleman, and for the purpose of recovering military property of the state now in alleged unlawful possession of republican Gov Taylor.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
P)N TRANSVAAi SOIL
A Flying Column of British Troops. Under Major Prendergast,
 in the Transvaal.
THE BoeRS AGAIN IN FULL RETREAT.
Gen. Roberts, Troops Are in Pursuit --Gcn. Butler Has Pushed For ward n Force Toward Van Keen ems Pass Along the Line of the Harri.mifh RmiIrond.

London, March :, 4:16 p. m.--A spe- cial dispatch from Durban says a fly ing column of British troops from Zululand has entered the Transvaal and has been daily skirmishing with small parties of Boers.
 The force consists of mounted in- fantry, Natal scouts and artillery, all commanded by Maj. Brendergast. The column first crossed the border on February 2s. It now occupies an in trenched position on Catasa hill, nine miles within the Trapsvaal.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
ARRIVED SAFELY AT HAVANA,
Secretary Root and Party, with Gen. Ludlow, Arrive nt Havana on
 Board the Sedgwick.

Havana, March s.-Secretary Root arrived here at 8 a. m. on board the United States transport Sedgwick. He was received with salute from Ca- banas fortress. Gen. Ludlow was also on board the Segdwick. M
 Gov.-Gen. Wood and all the division staff, and the department of Havana staff, were conveyed to the transport by the quartermaster's tug, and es- corted the party ashore.
 The prominent Cubans who visited the Sedgwick were the chief justice, the secretaries, the mayor, civil gov ernor and the chief of police.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
=. - As a COerciye LeyCr

New York, March s.-A dispatch to the Journal and Advertiser from Odes- sa says: Among the officers of the volunteer fleet of cruisers who recently returned here from the far east there Is strong belief that the enormous sarrisons being formed at Port Ar, thur, Dalni and Vladivostock will be utilized soon as a coercive lever for compelling the Japanese to abandon their pretensions and acquisitions in Korea
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
More Strikes at Chicn~o

Chicago. March S.-Two bund,., and thirty men were to-day added !. the thousands of workmen ont = strikes in this city, the buffers mi ishers and brass workers en. ,lov., by Turner Bros. and the L. Wols Ma, ufacturing O., walking out in an x. fort to enforce their demands for rss. .ognition of their union and nine.bou working day.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
fresfdent Has Not ch.

Washington, March s.-prs.,
 Mckinley. in conversation u;., resident at the White House, reiteratsd .ss .saes lief that the people of pusr,a ni, s 0s. were entitled to free trade w;,, A'e' United States. He made it c,saa A .as ms views had undergone no ch' sas' since he wrote his message ,a Aans' gress. He still adhered to tbs .l sOa ment therein expressed 'ea's
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
WHY THE BoERs FELL BACK.
Retreat From Ladysmith Due to
 Commandnpt's Mistake.


 Commandapt's Mistake.
 Boer Camp, Biggersberg, Saturday, March 3.-The federals have fallen back on the Biggersberg chain that crosses Natal south of Dundee. The retreat from Ladysmith was due to the mistake of a certain commandant in ordering his men to retire from the key of the position without any req son for the move. On the receipt of bad news from Modder river, Wednes- dya, it was resolved to send the wag- ons back to Biggersberg, and soon long strings of OK wagons lined the roads.
 Over a thousand wagons took the westerly route to the laager south west of Ladysmith. Another convoy was sent to the foot of the Drakens- burg. A large number of tents, cap tured from the British at Dundee, ana also the ammunition, were abandoned The chief difficulty was in dismount- ing Hong Tom"
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
EULER IS NOT LAGGING.
A Force Sent Forward Toward Van Reenen's Pass.

London, March 5.--For lack of news from Field Marshal Lord Roberts, at- tention turns 10 Natal. It is reported that Gen. Butler has pushed forward force along the Harrismith railroad line toward Van Reenen's pass, using the railroad freely for communication. It appears that the Boers intend to take up a strong position in the Big garsberg range and contest the Glen COG passes, although it hardly seems likely that Gen. Butler will attempt to force these for the present. His plans. however, are kept almost as se- cret as those of Lord Roberts.
 Recurrence of Peace Rumors.
 While waiting for the important de- velopments, which are daily expected to occur in the Free State, rumors of peace rccur. The second edition of the Times contains a dispatch from Cape Town which says there is crying need for an explicit statement by the British ministry that nothing short of annexation is intended in order to Damp the mischievous agitation that Is going on under the pretext of de- uand for peace."
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
Ordered Favorably Reported.

Washington, March S.-The senate committee on appropriations author. ized favorable report on the house bill providing that the revenues col. lected from Puerto Rico be expended in that island, amended so as to ir. clude only the money collected to Jan uary l, 1900. The clause of the house bill authorizing the refunding of flu. ture revenue collections was stricken out &A
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
Of these the losses of the InnislxiI.

Of these the losses of the Inniskil. ings were as follows: Killed, 54; wounded, 162, missing, 22.
 Dubli Fusiliers-Killed, 15; wound. ed, e; missing. IS.
 Connaught Rangers: Killed, 10; wounded. 105; missing, s.
 Royal Irish Fusileers: Killed, II; wounded, 63: missing. 2.
 Scots Fusileers: Killed, IS; wounded, 6s; missing. none.
 With the list of casualties issued Monday, this makes the total cost to the rank and file in the final relief of Ladysmith 1859.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
\ HOT CONFEDERATION
Philadelphia Suffers Loss of Over Eight Hundred Thousand
 Dollars by Fire.
M THE RETAIL DRY GOODS DISTRICT.
The EaPloyes Had, Fortunately, Not Yet Arrived When the Fire Broke Ont, and Thus an Element of Possible Horror was EIinsl- nated-1he Losses.

Philadelphia, March IA fire en. tailing an estimated loss of ever ssO0,- 900 occurred at an early hour, in the retail dry goods district. The .eonfi1- grafton originated in the engine room of Schoeneman Bros, dry goods and millinery store, at Eighth and Arch street. The building was S-shaped, fronting on three streets, Eighth, Arch and Cherry. The engine room was in the basement, at the center of the structure.
 How the Fire Started.
 It is said that while the fire was being drawn from the furnaces, sparks communicated with some waste paper, and the little blaze spread with aston ishing rapidity to the upper floors. This was at 7:15 .. m., and the em- ployes had not yet arrived. tsa.
 A General Alarm.
 A general alarm was sounded, but all efforts to save the building were fruitless, and it was leveled. The loss is placed at $3O0.000.
 Marks Brothers dry goods store, ad- joining, was damaged by smoke and water. and their storehouse was com pletely gutted, entailing on estimated loss of S300,000.
 The Schoeneman building was fodr stories and the Marks five stories in height.
 The Flames Spread.
 The. flames spread to the six-story building on Cherry street, occupied by Myerhoff Bros, manufacturers of women's and children's clothing, and the Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co. Nothing was left of this place but the walls. The loss is placed at $200,- GOO. Eas 2 Several smaller buildings were more or less seriously damaged About 100 persons, men, women and children, were thrown out of employment by the fire.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
Watson Ordered Ho,

Washington, March s.-Rear.,, ral J. C. Watson has been ds,as,' ' from duty as commander-in.ch;s. the Asiatic station and ordered e turn to the United States via th. u., 2, terranean, stopping at Havre to vis the Paris exposition as the naval z. ~ resentative of the United States p..' Admiral Remey has been assignss 2. the command of the Asiatic sta,;o.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
"Father of the House, Dead

Philadelphia, March s.-Congress- man Alfred c. farmer, of the Fifth Pennsylvania district, the Father of the House" died, Tuesday night, at his home in Germantown, a suburb of Philadelphia. Mir. farmer had been ill since last November, when he was stricken with severe attack of kidney trouble.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
Rewarded for killing L.x,oo

San Francisco, March s.-Mail ad. vices from Manila say that the man who killed Gen. Lawton was second lieutenant of the guardia civiEe. named Garcia, and that he has re- ceived reward of 25,00o from a fund raised by prominent Filipinos.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
Social Democratic Conyen,,o,

Indianapolis, Ind, March s.-At ,b, session of the social democratic eon. vention committee reports were read and discussed. As nominations wep made the last order of business if i, believed they will not be reached m. til Thursday.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
To Pension LiIioukalani.

Washington, March s.-The senst. committee on foreign relations author ized the reporting of an amendme,t tothe diplomatic appropriation bill ap propriating $20,o0O to be paid to eu Queen Lilioukalani, and providing for an annual donation' of S1O,OOO to her as long as she may live.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
ueached No COucIusi0u.

Washington, March s.-The senate committee on foreign relations con. sidered the Hay-Pauncefote Nicara. guam canal treaty, but reached no con. eiusion. The committee adjourned .o meet Friday.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
Mgr. sbarretti Likely to be Recalled

New York, March s.-A dispatch to the Herald from Rome says:
 The congregation of the propa- ganda will reconsider the appointment of Mgr. Sbarretti to the bishropic of Havana. in consequence of the oppo- sition to the Italian prelate manifest cd by the Cubans.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
A LIST OF CASUALTIES.
What the Last Half of February Cost
 BuIler's Army.

London, March 7.-Another list of casualties sustained by Gen. Buffers forces from February If to February t7, shows: Killed, l23; wounded. 573; missing, 54.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
Acquired by Harper Bros.

New York, March s.-The official publication of the golfing interests in the United States, Golf by name, has been acquired by Harper Bros., and the April number will be issued under the new ownership.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
 Only q Brief Session.

London, March s.-The St. James was in session but 25 minutes, ad- journing out of respect to the memory of the late Representative Harmer, of Pennsylvania 1.-The Father of the House." who died Tuesday.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
From Stripes to Shoulder straps

Washington, March s.-The presi. dent sent this nomination to the sen ate: Corp. r. M. Polk, Company C Thirty-ninth infantry, to be seconl lieutenant U. s. V.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09
Baseball Magnates in session.

New York, March s-The annual spring meeting of the National League and American Association of Baseball clubs began at the Fifth Avenue hotel.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09

London, March, s.-The statement of the board of trade for the month of February shows increases of e2,065,- 700 in imports, and e3,s37, 400 in ex- ports.