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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
THE CRISIS IS NOW AT HAND
MAeNArEs NAY rRrcirrTArE
BASEBALL WAN.
They WIN Have 10 Act with More
Judgment Than they Have IN the
Past 10 stsvc IL on.

New York. January e.--rhosc who have
made close study OF professional baseball
realize that Il has reached crisis. aud that
II the club owners OF the National League
do net act With letter judgment than they
have hitherto there viii te another baseball
war. which may prove 10 hs ncre disastrous
than was the brotherhood war OF iSaQ. At
that time the PLAYERS rebellion Hg9inst the
league did not have the united support OF
the spoit.lovins pubic, aud that MAS one oi
the reasons why the rebellion iatled' since
ten, however, certain club Owners IN tho
league have acted in suyn manner that
those who have continued 10 iationiEe the
game have grown dlsgustcd. and their syn-
pathics would 90 TO new organiEation. IL
is claimed that the BROOKLYN clNo holds the
whip hand IN the National beagee suuahble
and II the club owners across the East river
wish TO tie W the league In order 10 set
Tevengc for the manner in which tho chants
pions nave hcea treated. they have splendid
opportunity TO do H. without the all OF
the Brooklyn club the league maenates arc
protect themselves With tie sentiment
against league methods growing all over
tho country, Brooklyn mas the whip haad ~
the situation. The league circuit ear no.
b reduced without the consent OF Messrs
hanlon. Ebbeils, Abel and N0ua,rhoist rhoy
can refuse to sci, Their holdings at haldpore,
ana rolaoel the league 70 continue WITH
twelve clubs. or. even worst with ten clubs
The American League Secession ip tn,
West N serious. and all that Is needed 70
make the major league maenates quake 10
their boots is for little capital 10 tbs
Fast 60 DC shown. That suoh capital Cat
be secured Is assured. u is among tho pos
sihIlities that In the end the BrnoNlyn aua
Baltimore clubs night think Il advisable to
withdraw from the league and ion forces
with tho new association some people who
are well posted IN baseball believe that such
move would be the hest thing that such
be done. The AGENTS OF the uronosei asao.
citation have been in this city loCcntiv. aud
when the break comes there Is littlc dnub,
that new club will be placed IN this hor
ough suitable grounds can be stcured IN
! mn. ~ AnI. Il. ~. hn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
roREIGN pRIIsrs.

RIO JANEIRo Admiral Walker has
been named chief Of stan in the navy In
place of Admiral Barretp, who has re-
signed
LONDON. General Schnadhorst, who
from 1885 to 1892 was the chief organizer
and adviser OF the liberal party Is dead.
in his sixtieth year,
ST PETER5BURG.---The latest reports
from Achaikalek. In the government OF
Tiflis shows that 800 Hives we're lost dur
ing the earthquakes which visited that dis.
trict Monday
STUTTGART The speech OF the king
Of Wurlemburg in presenting the new cen
fury decorations to his regiment Is re.
garded as evidence Of the disposition OF
the Independent states 10 support the
emperof's policy
LONDON. Joseph Choate the United
States ambassador. and Mrs. choate. ac-
companied by the bishop OF London ana
Lord George Hamilton. secretary OF state
for India, today opened a free library at
Acton. donated by John Passmore Ed
wards.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
lSPIRED BY BRITAIN
the Chinese Policy Of the Mckinley
Administration.
LAND is CLOSING AN OPEN PORT
kninst Her Washington Ally while
the Latter is DoinH Britnin's
work in the Far East.

Kew York, January IA dispatch to the
Bbune from London says: The position
<Colesburg is by no means clear, but it
that without achievements
peral French is finding considerable diff
Ihlty in driving the Beers from the hills
Grounding the town.
from Ladysmith 1t Is reported that all
&well, though this statement must be
Ven in connection with the news that
0kness is increasing, while the Times
Respondent mentions that medical ap-
nces are not abundant. t
Rdications that General Butler may
L the offensive before many days ,elapse
q not wanting. but more than one hard
lght action will probably be necessary
bre the relief OF Ladysmith is accom-
he'd.
he "open door principle was the toun-
9on OF British policy In China during
protracted negotiations which ioi-
led German and Russia acquisition OF
bors and territories on the Chinese
BIT. Nothing came of it. and the Brit
2oyernment ended by taking possession
i
~ Spanish WAR came on England was
* ous to have the Americans retain the
hnippine slands and cooperate with her
lXfhe maintenance OF the ''open door
4hciples in the Far East. This object
81 secured when the treaty of peace was
<gotiated In Paris, and the second object
by the diplomacy of the
,bhet at Washington. The yigilant
fa&hington correspondents OF the Daily
hr8nicie and the Manchester Guardian
ay& announced the success oftthe Mckin-
ygovernment in securing pledges from
N Britain. Germany. France. Japan
"a Russia 10 a guarantee that America
IA have equality OF treatment in all
or<ions Of China under foreign influence,
mi the exception of purely naval sta
0fa The assent of Italy alone is lack
u 10 render this collective guarantee Of
II fopen door principle operative.
Nhst England was unable TO bring
5out the United States government has
ftuslly done. and the British press Is
|bwIy awakening to sense of England
biiGation to America. Certainly, II the
meficans were under obligations TO Eng
ind for friendly services during the war
18th Spain. the favor has been fully re-
armed and in characteristic American
While the state department has been
0rking out the solution OF the open
8pr' problem in the Far East. British
rtlisers have been attempting to close a
eutrsl port in South Africa against
merjcsn hTeadstuffs and establishing a
ltaI precedent against England in event
4 wBr with any great European power.
he Contrast between these two policies
pquIres no comment. The London press
odng is filled with contradictory dispatch
J from New York and Berlin respecting
be disposition to he made of this ques-
on but it is confidently assumed in diplo-
vito circles here that compensation will
q made for the seizures and that food :
runs Will not be classed as contraband OF
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04

the assessor and collector OF that county
were read each testfying that Newell
paid taxes and did jury service in Rock
wall county and lived about 200 yards west
OF tho line.
On The other hand. the rlaintiff showed
that Newell also paid taxes In Hunt cpun-
~ aud lived on tract OF land abstracte1
in Hunt county; further that his father
had voted three years ago at Bsarpen, In
Hunt scounty.s and also that liners had al
ways claimed they belonged 10 Hunt
county.
MIR Newell was represented by Hon. w
y. Allen OF Terrell aud the plaintiff by l..
4. Clark and MAYO Neyland. Squire New
ton has the question OF jurisdiction undsr
advisement and whichever way he de-
cides she case is likely to be appealed and
may eventuate in a resurvey OF the couu-
~ line 20 determine whether the Newell
residence is in Rockwall or Hunt county.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04

Ennis, Texas, January s-severai
changes in different lines OF business have
occurred since January l. Y. pittman
is moving his jeweiry store to the white
building on Main street. Charles seabert
has bought the entire business OF the
bakery business OF j. II. Malcom & Co.
and will continue the business at the same
stand. Mr., Malcolm will leave Ennis TO
embark in the racket store business. The
Ennis candy store is moving TO The old
Pittman stand. next door 90 the post
office. Ed Crumlsy succeeds u. e, Glover
as manager Of the Ennis pharmacy, ].
Levingston has discontinued business and
will leave in few days for Chicago TO
reside, Kendall Furniture company has
succeeded G. p. Kendall. furniture dealer
and will continue the business at the
same stand. A new implement house has
opened up in the Tsinpleton brick Sew
eral other changes wiz develop it, few
DAYS,
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M'ktSLEr WONT ACT
'nIess Britnip Desires In Have the
l Bocr Taken OH.


New York. Jarr2ry ga special 10 this
Herald from Washington says: There Is
ueHreaxon 70 believe that the Transvaal gov
,ernment has only recently requested this
NC, sovernment to use its good Offices to bring
Va' a end to its war with Great Britain. The
pyppcsition came through the American
: y" - crnsul at Pretoria No answer has been
given by the state department and unless
lue sfnat Britain intimaes that she is desir-
ernroU4 hat The president should exercise his
the rood Offices there is no reason to believe
th44fhe VIII comply with the Boer request
ss1lt M to be expected that reply will BE-
memmade acknowledging the receipt Of the
aim cousp 5 request. which he will trapsmit to
o arSecre sry Reitz but this is probably as far
,urt ~ the government will care 10 go at ths
Fnetm& II can he stated on authority that
thef9 is no intention on the part of the
aampistrstion to depart from its policy
nipsIS qen Interference unless requests for
BY neptation are received simultaneously
NTbfr1m Great Britain and the Transvsai
cum 5NF before the outbreak OF hostilitiea
ng sthesHoer government appealed to the pres.
six a44nt 10 use his influence with Great
0mHritain to avert war, but the president de-
Re1elfAM to interfere and nothing has DC.
cryr4d to change his determination
heitAfals stated that the movements initiated
uarSby Europeans to obtain the mediation of
htr3government will he fruitless OF re.
IN ss1ltM unless. as stated they first induce
ahefreAt Britain to intimate TO this govern
mfnf her Willingness to accept the exer
Gins ciseof the presidents good offices.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
rnn RACES.
Two Favorttes Mon--Ncv stake was
Auupuncrd

New Orleans, Jsulary s--Clrar and iair
cool weather aud fast track we've the yondt
tons today, Fleuron and compensation were
the only winning favorteE The former was
driven to the Tint AZ the end ana onlA
Clawson's good r,diug landed the latter rls
New Louisiana JOCKEY ciup mas announced
the principal stake OF lts meeting whiaU
runs SIX days after the close OF mo Crescent
City Jockey clubs winter meeting II is ihf
Turf Congress handicap Tor 3-ycar-oids sad
upwards az mile to be run March - rhe
New Louisiana Jockey club aud the Turf
Congress each add $4,000 to the value Of tut
stake
SIX and nait furlongs silver Set, Littl'
Billy, ny George, Time l;22'a
Six furlongs-- Floyrou. Barney -, Sad q
Burnau Time t;i6,
Steeplerhase handicap, short course--Cneotr
mite Fred Perkins, Van Bgunt. Time 2lbl4
Mile and an eighth, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ton. vlrge o.. Apeu Time ts
Six and half furlongs sellng-Jm Cor"
H. Free Lady, = y Cline. Time 1913
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04

Lockhart, Texas. January 3.-Mr. j NJ.
Jolley. Jr.. who has been cashier OF the
First National bank OF Lockhart ever
since its Organization. resigned his posi-
tion on New Years day. The vacancy
has not yet been Allied.
Sixteen hundred and thirty seven crop
mortgages were died In the county clerks
office last year This Is 200 less than
the year before.
During last year the county clerk issued
ssS marriage Licenses and has commenced
the new year with lively trade IN mstri-
nouiai permits
This morning clear and cold With an
extraordinary frost and considerable lee.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
SPANISH PRISONERS.
u Ia Said AEuinnIdo Has ordered
Their Release.

Madrid. January a.--The Spanish consul
at Manila telegraphs to the foreign Office
that the stedmer URANUS from Pansy has
arrived there, having on the board the
bishop OF Vega, III priests, Ave officers
and 115 civilians who had been restored to
liberty. |
The consul adds that Aguinado las
promulgated decree ordering the lioera-
tton of all Spanish prisoners without dis
tinction. The consul distrusts Aguualio's
motives on account OF the attitude OF the
Filipino chiefs, who he believes plaee diff.
fculties in the way of the Liberation Of
prisoners
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
VIII Let Controversy Drop.

New York. January ga Herald special
from Washington says: AS result of the
conferences held at the White House be-
tween the president, Secretary Long and
the captains of the Santiago feet no action
viii be taken contemplating the advance
ment Of either Rear Admiral Sampson or
Rear Admiral Scfley. Nor VIII court of
inquiry be appointed unless an official re.
quest should be received from Rear Ad-
n'iral Schley, who is row at Buenos Ayrcs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
REV. MGLYNS I'LL.
a HtA Condition Ia Causing Alarm 10
4 A~E1 His Friends.


Ncwbnrgh, n. Y, January s.-Rev. DR..
!, ~ sheGiynn, pastor OF St. Mary's Roman
= Catholic church in this city, is still con-
nnedto his room by illness and his cendi-
I. tiongis such as to cause alarm among his
large circle of acqualntances. Six weeks
rhas'agp Ne was taken i'll. but there was every
tsiEn Of early recovery and the physicians
Nh. ssid be would be himself in ten days but
ss1e qontinued to lose flesh and strength
lur dAiiy His once tall and robust frame IS
d abaov emaciated and he is now scarcely
lll reco9nized even by close friends II has
~ ,rlst Decome public that he has a mysterl-
,urt 3Qa frowth on the right hip and its APP
Isseeerance has baffed his physicians. 1t Is
,uh s9tinE its way in his system and robbing
us aim % his vitality and strength
N The doctors say he is not in condition
. 10 urpergo an operation, as the strain on
u y Il ais present weak system would undoubted-
10y prove fatal. DR.. MsGlynn is sc years
d IA age and has always been active and en-
les eyed The best OF health until his present
ne HIInoss
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
Govcrnor prndlcy a cendiaate.

Frankfort, KY. January g.. = Ex-Gov-
ernor w. o. Bradley will be the republican
nominee for senator Congressman Vip-
cent Boring has made a quiet canvass for
the nomination. but ex-governor Bradley
is the choice OF sufficient number OF the
republican members to make his nomina-
tion practically certain now that the re
publican anti Goebel coalition on General
p. Wat Hardin has failed. Bradley Is be-
ing supported by both Governor Taylor
and Senator DeBoe.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04

san Francisco January selling nvt
!urlougs- Foul Play. Tom Sharkey Caesar
Tine 04h
NIX furlopKs, selling--The Lady, First shot
Glifsanao Time, is.
Nile, selline--Facadc. Wallerttein, Raci-
van. Time 81
Five furiones, PURGE sardino. Rsn Lodi,
rio Chico. Time, l02js
Mile and a half, selling Chimura, mr.. Der
nays. stuttgart Time -,4s
Time ;IA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
BOUNDARY LINE INVOLVED.
Case May Result In Resurvey 1
netermine II.

Greenville. Texas. January Esquire
Frank Newton was engaged yesterday in
hearing a knotty case from a legal point
Of view. since il involved the location Of
the boundary line between the counties
OF Hunt and Rockwell. l.. II. Newell, Or,
u defendant in the snit and claims his
residence in Rcckwail county. as well. as
the right To be sued there. In subsfan-
tiatson OF this claim Rockwsil county tax
receipts we're exhibited and dispositions OF
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
DICTATOR OF GUAM.

sAe4ry Is Running Government OF
His Own in the COLONY
= itimore Nd, January s.-captain Pc
ion er LearN u 5. A.. stationed at Fort Nc
..,tsFxy. has received letter from his
he pre<her. Captain Richard Leary, governor
% r. 4uam. which contained number OF in
ds1ef<Eting documents pertaining to the af-
i'Ystof Themes possessions Of the United
<t2< ine frst Thanksgiving proclama-
ssir fvsr seen By the inhabitants of Guam
en- Afsued by Governor Leary and is one
I. - enclosed.
1ernor Leary has already CAUSE
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
Bryan Re,urned 10 LincoIn.

Lincoln, Neb.. January 3,--Colonel VIII
liam J. Bryan returned to Lincoln today
from ST. Louis after an absence OF six
weeks. He found number OF leading
democrats from other States awaiting him
and conferred with them in an Informal
way. Mr.. Bryan will remain here until
Saturday. He viii attend the meeting OF
the fusion State committee next Friday
and the banquet OF the Nebraska Travelling
Mems club. He will leave for Chicago
early Saturday morning.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
BUSINESS MATTERS.
Nen Firms NJ An.

Alto Texas, January Nv E. wal
tiers. doing grocery business, sold his
stock 10 R, Z. Arrant who will continue
the business at the same stand.
II. G., Agnew opened a grocery business
today.
Sidney Woods and d. II. Holsomback
viii open a grocery business tomorrow
under the name OF $. Woods & Co.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
FOR pRITIsH ARMY.
A steamer Loaded with Munitions
of Mnr Sails TndnN.

New York January 2.-The steamship
Sabine Captain Thomas, will leave this
port tomorrow morning, bound for Della
goa Bay with miscellaneous cargo, and
although no definite Information could be
obtained from her commander 1t is be-
lieved that she has on board an immense
quantity OF provisions. arms and ammu-
milton. army blankets and general supplies
for the British army in the Transvaal
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
STATE LEGrsuArrprs.
Governor McLnurin II Caucus Non,i.
nee for United states senator.

Jackson Miss. January 9 The demo-
Gratis OF the legislature held a caucus in
the senate chamber tonight and unani-
mousIy nominated Anselm J. McLsurin.
whose term as governor will soon expire,
for the lcng term in the United States
senate. The total membership Of both
houses is lis and 100 members we're pres
ent at the caucus II is more than prob
able that the name OF Private" John Al
len will not be presented
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04

Giles Archie Woods and NJ X Sloan have
bought the Joe s Clark business. hard
ware. implements and saddles; the style
of the firm will be Woods & Sloar.
X. Davenport has bought half ln-
terest in the Thompson livery stable.
W, X Ray will open up in his own
building the first OF February; dry goods
md groceries
vi II Eshep 4 Son will move to the
Murray building on the west side OF the
public square
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
nryap WIN Attend II.

Louisville. Ky. January ga special
to the courier-Journal from Frankrsr.
says Senator Blackburn has received a
letter from W. J. Bryan stating he will be
here January l6 TO witness Mr.. Black,
burns election TO the United States SEN
az
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
sicIsness Caused SUICIDE.

Bolton, Texas. January SAt 10 o'clock
yesterday at the home OF her parents,
Miss julia Mckee ended her life By shoot.
ing herself in the left breast, producing
instant death. She was conyalescent from,
a protracted spell OF typhoid fever which
had affected her mind.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
NM nnyiI.r I<nockca on.

Little Rock ARK January Sat Hot
Springs tonight lack ste5ner NJ S. Louis
" ecked ont pan Bayliss Of Lima, o IN toe
fifth round with vicious right swing on tbs
point Of the Jaw. The fight occurred under
the auspices OF the Hot Springs Athletic club
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04

Denison, Texas. January Sc d. Car,
ter of Campden. Ark, and Miss Edith MUIR
ray daughter OF Hon -. c. Murray editor
OF the Sunday Gazetteer, were married to-
dav
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
List of Liabilities.

Galveston. Texas. January 2.--In the
United States court today Edward u.
CARAT, dry goods merchant. who filed a
petition In bankruptcy several weeks ago.
filed list of liabilities. showing indebted
is Tor taxes. ss0.9ia IL secured inesbted-
ness and s95.s2s is unsecured claims. The
list Of assets has not ret been filed in
court.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04

san Saba. Texas. January s--Jsrusry
lhss brought some changes To business cir-
The Arizona sentinel., 1900-04-11
TOrrEd EENeS' CGEs7Gess

UI was a sufferer from torpid liver for over year." writes Mrs. Nora Willis, of Wheatheld, Jasper O.. Ind, rand could not sleep, nor eat but very little and then it would cause me great distress I tried several doctors but got no re- lief Was advised by a friend to write to Dr. Pierce which did, and in a few days received a letter advising to take his Golden Med fcal Discovery and also his Pleasant Pellets ' After had taken only half bottle was greatly Improved. I only took three bottles ot the 'Golden Medical Discovery and two vIals of the Pellets and, thanks to Dr. Pierce and hls wonderful medicine, am as well as ever III my life and feel that life Is worth living after all
 wLast winter l took a severe cold which re suited in pleurisy. Tongue can not tell what suffered. For two nights and two days could not move without it nearly killed nle. told my husband could not endure another night Of suffering The weather was so cold and stormy that it was almost too bad for any one to go six miles to town but he went, and got bottle Of Dr. Pierce's Extract of Smart Weed, which gave me instant relief l can say that for all pains that have tried it for it has work Il like magic. We keep bottle of the Smart Weed i'll the house all the time. I cannot thank Dr. Pierce enough for what he has done for 1ne.r
 Constipation has almost countless con- sequences. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure constipation and cure its conse- quences. They should always be used with vGolden Medical Discovery" when the use of laxative is indicated.
The Arizona sentinel., 1900-04-11

John C. Heyl, Ben c. Heyl and Jchn l.. Rimpau, personally known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the purpose and consideration therein express- ed.
 Given under my hand and seal of office this 17th day of March, 4. D., 1900.
 (sEALl J. L. RED0NDO. Notary Public in and for the County of
 Yuma, Territory of Arizona.
 My commission expires on the f1th dav o Feb. 1901.
 Territory of Arizona,l
 County of Yuma. SS l, W. E. Marvin, County Recorder in and for said county, do hereby certify that I have compared the within and foregoing instrument, and the same is a fUll, true and correct copy of Articles of Incorporation of The United Picacho Gold Mining and Mill ing Company" as the same appears of rec ord filed for record March 17th, 1900, in records of Yuma County, Arizona.
 In witness whereoff have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this r day of March, A. D., 1900
 (sEAD W. MARVIN, County Recorder. First pub. Mar g, 1900.