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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-10
THE RECORD IS BROKEN.
The Heat 10 Chicago More Intense lhan
Ever Known.
THE IORRID WEATHER TO CONTINUE
There Were Four More Deaths Yes
terday, Making N Total of seven-
teen Due TO the Heat.
1ORPID WEATHER TO CONTINUE

Chicago. August 9--Hot weather rec
ords for this city were broken today and
will be broken again on Friday and again
on Saturday and probably for several
more days after that. The local fore
caster will not hazard guess after the
next three days, all Of which he says VIII
ba of the same torrid nature as the last
six days. and he has fears of the weather
after the next three days have gone. For
twenty-five years. or since the weather
bureau was establlshd, there has been
but one term OF hot weather in which the
mercury reached 90 for five consecutive
days The average maximum temperature
for these five days was 80. There have
now been six days on which the, tempera-
ture has gone above 80 and the average
maximum for she six days has been 935
Today was the hottest of the present spell.
the mercury reaching 80 in the audi
torium tower at O'Clock. On the street
level. where brick walls and sidewalks
were given a chance 10 radiate. IT was
two degrees warmer than in the tower.
There were four deaths due to heat and
twenty nine prostrations three OF which
are expected to prove fatal
Inc uea0.
MRS. p. W. PIKE of Fort Wayne. Ind.
NJ. O'BRIEN.
INFANT CHILD OF MRS. ROSIE
CRABBLE
INFANT CHILD OF MRS. JOHN HEN
BRICKS.
The four deaths today make a total
of seventeen due directly to the heat
It is estimated that 100 deaths of people
already i'll have been hastened by the
weather of this week.
The prolonged heat is having a serious
effect on business. All persons who can
leave the city for points along the lake
shore and in the woods are going aud
many have materially curtailed their hours
of labor. This is especially true in the
large Office buildings. Gangs Of laborers
all over the the city lay off during the
afternoon.
For the week the mortality list mas
been mounting with great rapidly. the
increase being attributed entirely 20 the
heat. There were 465 deaths last week,
and at the present ratio of increase there
will be $50 this week. The ratio of deaths
according to the coroner, will increase
steadily as long as the hot weather con-
tinues.
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FUNERAL OF THE KING.
With POmD and Ceremony His Body Was
Laid to Rest.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE LINED STREETS
Several Crushes Occurred During the
Passing of the Procession and
Many Were Hurt.

Rome. August 9.-The train bearing the
remains of the late king OF Italy, which
left Monza at 4.2s .. m. yesterday, as
companied by the duke OF Aosta, the count
OF Turin, and the duke of Operto, arrived
here at $50 "a IN. today. Immediately
after that hour ten non commissioned Of
hcers OF cuirassiers carried the casket
containing the body Of King Humbert from
the funeral train 10 the large hall Of the
railroad station, which had been trans
formed into chapel, hung with sable
draperies and gold ornamentations. The
hrst chaplain OF the court assisted by
number of priests, pronounced the alb
solution, and the cortege started for the
pantheon, where rest the remains Of
Humbert's father, Victor Emmanuel II.
AS the body of the dead monarch was
borne along toward the Pantheon, many
OF those present in the crowded streets
sn9Wed BY their emotion the true Wo.tI
al which he was held, for tears " ere
streaming down their faces.
When the head of the procession
reached the Pantheon, an enormous crowd
occupied every available foot of space. All
the adjacent streets and the windows
balconies and terraces in the vicinity were
also filled with spectators. Not whisper
OF conversation interrupted the solemnitJ
OF the scene, the multitude remaining In
respectful silence with uncovered heaGs.
During the march of the procession sew
eral brushes occurred. Among those pres
ent In the crowd on the via de Serpena
twenty persons received slight wounds and
thirty others were bruised
When the casket reached the Pantheon
ten non commissioned officers of cuiras-
slers lifted 1t from the gun carriage and
carried it into the church, where it was
received by monsignor, the count of Reg
gio, archbishop OF Genoa who vas IN
his pontifcal robes ana surrounded by
the cathedral functionaries. The casket
was then raised to the top OF a catatalQue
surmounted by a wreath OF iron and OF
it was placed the helmet and sword OF
King Humbert.
At that moment, so touching was the
beautiful scene, that the emotion of those
present was plainly audible within the
stilled church. Tears dimmed many eyes
and sobs could be heard throughout the
hall
The royalties and their suites, the for
eign ministers, the cabinet 10 nisters, the
members Of parliament, the officers OF
state, the diplomatic corps, he army and
navy officials and a few invited guests
were the only persons allowed inside the
edifice.
There was the usual funeral liturgy,
which was chanted and then absolution
was again bestowed. AS the archbishop,
assisted by the clergy. blessed the corpse,
he bowed and inclined as he prayed be-
fore the king and queen.
After the absolution and the celebration
of mass, the large Roman orchestra, as
sisted by choir of 1870 voices under Mas
cagni rendered a selection from the Cd
italian masters The effect was beautiful
and the execution was perfect.
On the whole the ceremony at the Pam
theen was of majestic character.
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TORN BY DIsCoRD.
The PopuIists Are at Sea Regarding
Their Authority.

Chicago. August s.-The Tribune to-
morrow Will say: The National executive
committee of the populist party is torn
by discord over the question OF authority
to accept Charles A. Towne's deelina-
ton Of the nomination for vice presi-
dent and to indorse Adlai E. Stevenson.
the democratic nominee for that oftice.
No conclusion was reached by the COM
mittee in session at the sherman house
up to a late hour tonight and the matter
will be further considered tomorrow.
There appears to be wide disagreement
regarding the resolution adopted by the
populisg National convention at Sioux
Falls concerning the filling of vacancies
by death, resignation. declination, removal
or otherwise. Secretary J. A. Edgerton
failed 10 bring with him his account OF
the convention proceedings; not one OF
the committee had copy. and none that
anybody would accept as official could be
Hound in Chicago. Secretary Edgertop
stated that a resolution gave the Ma
tional committee plenary power to re-
celye designations or destinations and
fiji all vacancies. and some of the repre-
sentatives present conteuded that any
authority conferred on the National com
mittee extended to the executive body
This was denied and the denlals were
I backed by statements to the effect that
any action taken would have to go before
the full National committee for It's ap-
! proval. 1t IS understood that Secretary
Edgerton has sent for the official report
OF the proceedings OF the convention to
clear up the question at ISSUE
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NO ACTION TAKEN.
Populists VIII, Ii Is Predicted, Name
Stevenson.


PopuIists VIII, Ii Is Predicted, Name
Stevenson.
Chicago, August 1.-The populist Ma
tlonal executive committee held two ses-
sions today, but contrary TO expectations.
Senator Marion Butler of North Carolina,
the chairman OF the National committee,
was not present and no one seemed to
know whether he would come 10 Chicago
for the meeting Harry Tracy OF Texas
was the only other member OF the COM
mittee who was not present
The committee discussed informally the
withdrawal OF Charles A. Towne, populisf
candidate for vice president, but the MEM
bers did not fix upon date for the CALI
ing together of the entire National COM
mlttee. The executive committee has no
power to fill the vacancy. This must be
done by the National committee, and It
is apparently expected that it Will meet
before long and select Adlai Il. Steven
son as the pepullst candidate for vice
president.
There seemed to be Is. good deal OF ap.
prehension among the members OF the
committee in regard to the a,ti'ude Of
Senator Butler on the vice presidential
situation There has been a etrong rumor
10 the effect that the North Carolina pops
uhst would take the bit beween his teeth
and insist that a populist be named for
vice president on the populist ticket Ii
is said that majority of the committee
take the other view and believe that MIR.
Bryan Will be able to win over Senator
Butler in case the latter takes An an
tagonistic stand regarding the selection OF
Mr.. Stevenson.
j. @. Johnson, chairman OF the demo-
cratic National executive committee. was
in conference for short time with the
populists.
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THEY SPLIT WIDE OPEN.
And Grent Gulf Ynwns Between
the Two Wings,

the Two Wings.
Nashville, Tenn, August 9,-After nu-
merous meetings and conferences. last
Ing three days. the two republican fac-
tons IN Tennessee. led by Congressman
Walter P. Brownlow OF the First district
and Pension Commissioner II. Clay Evans,
rplit wide open today on the harmony me-
gotiations and at present the gulf be.
tween the two wings OF the party is Wild
er than ever. The fight VIII continue
very warm through the campaign.
Pension Commissioner Evans candidates
VIII be: For governor, w. II. Polston OF
Alamo; for railway commissioner. w. D.
owen of McNinn county.
The Browrlow candidates will be: For
governor. John Il. Mccall of Lexington;
for railway commissioner. r, c. Hornsby
OF West Tennessee
In addition TO these tickets there will
be two separate and distinct sets OF
electors in the State and congressional
districts.
The Evans men will put out candidates
for congress in the First and Second dis
tricts to run against Congressman Brown
low and Gibson and will wage a red hot
olmpaign with view OF defeating the
congressman for reelection.
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ORGANIZATION Is URGED.
Democratic Club Should Be Organized In
Every City.
WORK TO Be DONE SIMULTANEOUSLY
Clubs and Societies should Comnun-
icate at Once With the Ma
4 tionnl Secretary of Clubs.

Chicago, August 9.--William J. Bryan.
his wife and son, the Stevenson party,
Governor and Mrs. Thomas Of Colorado
arms OF the National convention. arrived
in this city today at $50 p m. The Bryan
party was driven to the Auditorium, where
Mr. Bryan VIII remain for several days
for the purpose of consulting with Chair,
man Jones and members OF the National
committee regarding the conduct OF the
campaign. When MIR. Bryan leaves here he
will go TO his home In Lincoln, where he
will remain during the balance Of the
month Tomorrow Mr.. Stevenson will pro-
coed to Lake Minnetonka With his family,
whore he viii remain for some wsaks.
The following address was given out
tonight:
To the Democrats OF the United States.
The democratic party and its friends
must meet the forces of corruption and in
timdation in politics this year by thor
ough Organization. democratic 1iub or
society should be organized IN every city.
town, village and precinct in the Unit a
States. Democrats and all who are in
sympathy with the principles set forth in
the democratic platform are earnestly
urged to Join democratic clubs, or when
none exist to assist In organizing them.
This work OF uniting the forces OF law
and liberty into one great systematize1
democratic army should be carried on
simultaneously in every part OF the coun-
try aud without delay. The friends OF
government, according TO the hitherto un-
challenged American theory OF political
equality everywhere under our Nag, can
not afford to be less Jealous or less active
than the advocates OF an American colo
NAL empire supported by rifles, No pa
triotic citizen can ignore the attacks
which are being made upon the very foun-
dalton OF our present irreproachable form
OF government. This year every citizen
should be politician. Clubs and societies
should at once communicate with the Sec
rotary OF the National Association of DEM
ocratio clubs, 1870 Broadway, New York
city, so that the united membership may
work Systematically Ia defense OF the
Republic as the fathers made It. All
democratic committees, State and local,
are requested TO aid the National Associa-
ton OF Democratic clubs in this work. !
(Signed.) w ], Bryan,
Adai p. Stevenson,
j. X. Jones
Chairman National Democratic Commit
tee.
William r. Hearst.
President, National Association OF Dem
ocratlo Clubs
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HANNA is REALLY ALARMED.
The Outlook Is Very Disquieting to the
Republican Managers.

Washington, August 9--secretary Kerr
OF the democratic campaign committee,
returning from New York today. expressed
an opinion that the report that Hanna is
alarmed over the situation is not meant
to scare Wall street into donating more
generously to the republican cause, bu.
Il is true expression Of the situation as
the republican chairman sees IT,
"Mr. Hanna and the other republican
managers" continued Secretary Kerr.
understand that in this campaign they
have to contend with whatever the ad-
ministnation has had to contend with when
1t was up for Endorsement -that Is. the
discomfort, apathy and unwillingness OF
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JnFFRIEs' ANNOUNCEMENT.
He VIII Give the Winner Chance
npfnre Sentem her 1.


New York August 9.-Champion J. j JEFF
fries tonight issued a statement in whirh ne
SAYS; II have been in active training for
tho past two weeks. preparing myself for the
emergency that NAV make 1t necessary for
me to defend nv title before September /.
ind that my arm Is improving steadily and
although ! have been advised by my physl-
cian not TO take a chance until he declares
the arm has completely recovered its former
strength y statement that he has refused
to make as yet | have decided for myself
that l will take the risk that the doctors
advise against and now stand ready to
make a match for the worlds championship
with the winner OF tomorrow nights battle.
the bout to be decided in or about New York
City before September /. II Gus Rubin
should win will admit without question that
he is entitled TO first chance and | am willing
to grant 1t to him on any fair means before
the club offering the best inducements. He
must me meet before September l. or wait at
least six months after that date. If Robert
+ tzsmmons is the winner l stand ready to
give him another chance on certain cOndi-
tons provided he agrees to meet me before
September /.
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THE SPEECH is PRAISED
Mr.. Bryan's Address Regarded as Q States
man.like Utterancf.
UNITED STATES WATCHED WITH Anxiety
The Liberals Have Always Pointed
TO the United states ms
Model Government.

Mexico City, August 9.-Bryan's speech
OF acceptance at indianapolis, transmitted
in full here by the Associated Press, was
read with much interest in government
and political circles. 1t is regarded as a
statesman1ike utterance and clearly makes
him the leader Of the anti-imperialistlc
movement and his declaration agains. all
forms of expansion, where the consent OF
the annexed people is not clearly maui
Tested, is praised.
Latin American statesmen art watching
the course OF the United States in Cubt
with anxiety. II the United states gives
10 the Cubans the righs to govern tham-
selves and attempts no arbitrary dlcta-
ton in their affairs, the liberal party III
these countries Will be strengthened. The
liberals have always pointed to the
United States as a model Republic and
now have to stand the taunte OF the cler-
teal party leaders, who point 10 ne I'm
perialistic policy of the North Americans
as indicating that they ara actua:4i by
the Anglo Saxon instinct TO annex terri
tory. There is in South America Il Goa
tinued growth of the clerical parry and it
is not denied that there is an amDlt,oh TO
remain in universal power In rues-
southern countries and favor some sort
of union with SPAN.
Comment on Bryan's speech IN highe,
Mexican circles is very favorable Tne
Mexico public sentiment is strongly IN
favor OF antl-eXpanslon, and the liberal
party is emphatically anti-impefiallstic.
Clericals are accused of harboring designs
to restore monarchical institutions ia
Latin America, and some OF the leading
clerlcals talk boldly in favor OF restot r.
ton of the ancient union with Spain unoer
Spanish monarch.
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there is at present in tho PHILIPPINES will
be kept up until after the election in No
vember. The insurrection is kept s2iye
by the leaders. who hold out to the SOL
diers the hone OF BrYan's election,
II regard the situation in China as ex-
ceedingly grave. The difficulties that our
soldiers viii have 10 contend against are
many and varied. The conditions that er-
list there are very much the same as those
in the Philippines
When asked whether in his opinion
there was really a condition OF war now
existing between this country and China,
he said II should say most essuredly yes.
They are killing our people and our SOL
ders are fighting hard for their lives."
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STATE.

Walter Wilkerson is to go to trial In
the HLmphrles lynching case at Palestine
Survey for the Dallas-Fort Worth inter-
urban line has been completed.
1t was Woodmep Day at sherman and
there was large crowd on the grounds.
The Galveston cotton mills will close
down In short time.
Wheat shipped out of Galveston amount
ed to SIS, 600 bushels.
A big barbecue is to be given in Grimes
county.
Annual meeting OF the South Texas
Truck Growers association was held at
Mathis.
Hin county old settlers and confeder-
ate veterans held reunion at Hillsboro.
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SHORT NEWS STORIES.

WASHINGTON ppstoffce department
has ordered that rural free service be estab-
lished on August 10 at New Boston, Texas.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind,--It IL almost settled
fact that the date for holding the Meeting Of
the National Association OF Democratic Clubs
az indianapolis Will be changed TO October 10
ST. LOUIS John B. Kendall well known
N local railway. circles was shot and seri-
ously wounded by ThFasher Hall an insur-
ance adiuster The Shooting occurred in
kendalls house.
COLUMBUS, Ohio.-F. NJ. Renick OF Fall.
the State house and was dashed 10 death OH
the stone pavement OF q rourt fifty fee.
low, Renick was a victim OF the opium
habit.
MENIco CITY.--A new bank Is 10 be start.
ed here by Henry c. Creel . wealthy barker
nnd manufacturer. together with several
wealthy Associates. II will be called tho
tsrpulturai and MORTGAGE bank and will
beEin operations with 5000. 900 capltai.
which vii Be increased to 1.oeo.oco.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-10
CHINA.

The full text of the administration
message to the imperial Chinese govern
ment has been made public.
The town OF Yang Tsun, seventeen miles
from Tien Tsin, was captured yesterday
by the allied forces
Undated dispatches from Pekin state that
the ministers are sim holding out.
The Chinese government will not only
allow Peklu ministers TO communicate
with their governments in ciphef, but it
will send the original messages to con-
suls for veriHcation.
A dispatch to the London Express gives
the losses of the allies at Yang Tsun as
200.
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HILL WILL YIELD.
Tnmmany 20 Name the stutc Ticket
i'm Ncw York.

i'm New York.
Especial to The Post.)
New York, August "a magazine arti-
Gle that appeared few days ago over
the signature of Bird 8. Coler comp
troiler OF New York city, was destined
70 be responsible for decided Develop
merE in the gubernatorial campaign in
this State. In It he openly accused Tam.
many OF corruption and states his abhor-
renee of It's methods. Coler received his
first suggestion OF being candidate for
governor from ex-senator Hill and rs Arm,
iy believed here to be his real choice for
the head OF the State ticket upon a plat.
form OF democracy and honesty. Tam
many has now plainly made apparent
that they can not stomach the comptroller
and in spite OF Hills personal wishes
he sees the individuality of forcing thi1
candidate upon the local organization
where the success of the ticket is 70 be
first considered. Mr.. Hill is quoted as
saying today: wait till the clouds roll
by" when asked about the affair His
intentions are TO let Tammany name the
State ticket and, together with him, work
for democratic success all along the line.
Politicians here use the word surrender
In speaking OF his giving up the fight for
Stats control II rs surrender but not
as Inferred TO Croker but TO the interest
OF the democratic National ticket In this
State.
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the spells hunters to take off shelr coats
and hustle. The fellows who failed to Sc
cure the little cross roads postoffices are
sore and dissatisfied.
The republican managers know thig
and It Is this fact that has caused them
to send out the cry of alarm. In qui-e
a number Of congressional districts the re-
publican congressman seeking renomi-
nation is meeting with the came kind of
reception. In many places there are two
candidates. each with personal follow
ing, and that means defeat for the one
who captures the nomination. because Of
the losers hostility. Prospects for demo-
cratic success are brighter and stronger
than they were in 1896"
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pOLITIUAL

The stock market was featureless.
request has been issued from Ma
tiona democratic headquarters for the
organization of democratic clubs every
where.
No action has been taken by the popu-
lists in regard to Towne's withdrawal, but
they will. it Ia predicted. substitute Mr..
Steyenson's name.
The outlook is very disquieting to
republican managers and Senator Hanna
is said to be alarmed
The Tennessee republicans will have two
State tickets and two sets Of electors in
the field
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THEY SPLIT WIDE OPEN
VIII Not Say Whether He Intenus
Making Tour.

VIII Not Say Whether He Intends
Making Tour.
indianapolis, Ind, August civilian
J. Bryan said today OF his plans for the
immediate future: II have two more no.
tihcation speeches to make my letter OF
acceptance 10 issue, speech at the Grand
Army enoampment and speech some
where on Labor day. / don't know, how
ever, where I shall speak on Labor day.
have promised to come here for meet
Ing OF the National Association Of Demo
cratic clubs in September and | will be
present"
Mr. Bryan said when asked II no would
make another tour OF the country during
this campaign as he did In 1896; II don't
believe in making ones plans known so
far ahead. There are likely 10 be changes
and then newspaper men go to figuring
why promises are not kept have given
you my plans for months ahead gha you
ought to be satisfied with that"
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A Emily Rennion.

Hampstead. Texas, August "a. B.
shannon returned todny from Independ-
once. Washington county. where he has
been visiting his mother, Mrs NJ ].
Shannon. His visit almost completed an
accidental family reunion as Prof r. A..
Shannon and Prof and Mrs. C. H. Clark
of Waller and Will shannon of Navsso a
were all present, together with the CHI
dren residing there Mrs shannon is 81
years old and hale and vigorous. She
is one of the oldest pioneers of Inde-
pendence.
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DOMESTIC.

There were no sensational features in
yesterdays hearing Of the Caleb Powers
case, the defense will likely conclude to-
day.
A young Alabama farmer and his wife
jumped from train and were killed
There were deaths and prostrations in
several cities from intense heat, Chicago
iarlng worse than for twenty-five years,