davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-13
Minister ana pcncon. Resigned

Hlllsbor0, Texns january i2,--Rev. s.
o. Mitchell. pastor of the First Baptist
church. and the deacons have resigned
upon recommendation of the council OF
ministers This ends the controversy
between them. and the church is apparent
ly again united
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-13
ch,,d cboLed "a Den,h.

Fort Worth Texas, January IL Grace.
the 3-yoar-oid child OF Ben NJ Richards,
accidentally killed itself last night. 'rhe
child swallowed a thlmble and choked
to death before physician could be sum-
moned
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-13
GASES Avn KlReYvILLE.

kirbyville. Texas, January i2,--There 10
quite number OF cases OF chicken pox
or smallpox, as the case may be, In town
Nearly all the medical profession claim
Il to be more like smallpox than chicken
box.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-13
SEWER BOND ELECTION.

The sewer bond Issue eIecllon taxes
place next Tuesday. There is not much
general interest being displayed in the ar.
fair as yet, but there's no telling what
viii develop in that line before the polls
are opened. The issue is for 100000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-13

Austin. Texas. January IL. - state
Health officer Blunt has gone to Honey
Grove TO Investigate several cases OF
smallpox reported from there.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-13
sHERIFFs' DEPARTMENT.

Richmond. Texas. January 10,-sirayed
or stolen on the night OF January !. 1900,
1--WE head OF gentle work horses, one large
bay mare with bell on, branded smoothing
iron on left shoulder; one old hog backed
nav horse. branded 1T (connected) on left
thigh; one bay horse, branded sc on left
shoulder; one chunky built black horse
pouy with star in face, one white hind
foot no brand; one black or brown horse
pony. very slenderly built, old saddle scar
on back, no brand. G. e, Lutts Will pay
SIS reward for horses and | viii pay $40
for thief with evidence to convict, in any
iail in Texas, r. p, Briscoe, Jr,, sheriff
Fort Bend county. Texas.
Goliad. Texas. January 11.--Look out for
one sorrel mare. about or years old
has small lump under jaw split about one
inch long in right fore hoof branded 7
on left thigh or shoulder; also one small
dress ]. 2. Pettus, sheriff Gollad county,
Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-13
rwo CASES AT WOLFE CITY.

Greenyille, Texas. January Ed. T.
Miner. county health officer, went TO
Wolfe city yesterday to investigate sus-
pected cases OF smallpox, and on returning
last evening stated that he found two
unmistakabie cases within the corporate
limit ~ that town. one Is Whiee MAJ
and the other negro, both with families
tn. doctor took the necessary preliminary
steps looking TO isolation and Will return
today and put into effect sach measures ,.s.
as NAV be required to protect the citizens
- wcIfa rity and surrounding country
from r. The infection The white man con-
tr tract The disease in Little Rock, ARK
number OF exposures are reported from
A case has also developed on the iarn
=, az n Push. two miles north Of this
city the person infected being c Niss s mi,
ham. she came up ron h pah xoons va.
,sken sick and developed case OF small
rox.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-13

rrRRIroRY TOWNS ouARANTiNiNs'
Ardmore. I. r.. January Fat meet
ing Of th. hoard Of health TINS af'elnoo.
n was decided to place in effect . ssfie.
quarantine against Wynne"oo'' Ns''s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
SHOT THROUGH THE RIGHT LUNG
Arthur Nj. Clemmitt Meets With 'i'a
and unfortunate Accident.

While out with a crowd OF his associates
at $50 O'Clock yesterday afternoon Arthur
NJ. CIemmftt the seventeen-year-oid son VI
Mr.. Charles w CIemmitt the well known
boolzleeper for H. ~ McCurdy, the felL
estate dealer. was accidentally shot VITA d
small rifle. the ball penetrating TIE fisile
lung and lodging near the Vertebral COL
umn.
The boys were out in the neghborae'od OF
Chimborazo Park when the unfortuiilte dl
fair occurred which may cost the NE OF
the bright young man.
The youth lives with his father ana
mother at No. 96o5 East Broad Street. He
is employed at the Southern Railway
freight offices in this city.
AS soon as the accident occurred De j.
w. Williams and the family physician, br.
Charles Edwards were called DE- Ed
wards had the youth carried TO his home,
where the ball was extracted and all the
medical attention possible was rendered the
suffering boy.
The case is one of the most unfortunate
which has occurred on ChurcA Hill for
some time. as the condition of the youth
at a late hour this morning was very
serious The family physician holds OUT
some little hope for the young man 5 re-
cOverv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
THE CAMP AIGN
WILL BE TRYING
GERMANY VIII Send to China Only
Men Fit for Arduous Service in
Dangerous Climate.

BERLIN, July 1t.-Interest in the
Chinese enigma here Is deepening steadily,
both with the government and the nation.
The preparations for a special expedition
occupy large part of public attention.
Among the officers who viii so to China
are number OF the best and most etficient
in the German army. A score Of them
have belonged to the general staff, and the
number will also include some who were
formerly military instructors in Tien Tsin
and elsewhere. The greatest care has been
taken IN selecting officers and men. The
authorities Will send only thosa who are
declared fit by the doctors for a lengthy
and arduouS campaign in a dangerous eli
mate.
The circular OF the Minister of Foreign
AffalrS. Count VOn BueloW, meets With sin
sulariT unanimous approval III the Ger
man press. except solely the Socialist or
gan:. which continue to abuse the gov
ernment for its So-called world-pOwer poll
cE, Gaining ii has thereby precipttated the
Chinese crisis The rest of the press and
the Nationalist endorse fully Count Won
Buelow' s policy The whole attitude of the
nation towards the understanding between
the Powers excludes the idea OF Germany
seeking separate advantage in China.
ENGLAND PROSTRATE.
An Anglophohia paper, the Deutsche
Tags Zeituns. points out that while all
thu other Powers bend their efforts TO sub
DUNG China, England alone is prostrate,''
etc. and With its small force OF merce-
naries cannot be trusted, because they are
unabla 10 take an adequate part in such
tasks OF civiliation.''
The paper adds: England is thus
forced TO reply on Japan 10 get her chest
nuts out OF the fire England's impotence
is mainly owing to her unrigh:eeus South
African war and the legitimate interests
of the whole civilization now thereby suf-
fer
But this portion of the German press. has
no influence.
Northumberland Pichammer, in Die
Woche, to-day discusses the military situa-
ton In China, pointing out the difficulties
of a campaign there Tor the allies, includ-
ine: tho Climate, comnlissariat, housing,
possible lack of harmony and International
jeslousies, saying China evidently largely
counts on the latter. or else she would not
have been bold enough to defy the whole
western world. She expects a large NOR
tality among the European troops during
the rainy season just setting in.''
A number of German papers contain COM
rlunicat:ons condemnng further sales of
ships, ammunition and arms to China One
letter is from a retired German general,
depioring the fact that German soldiers in
China are being killed with German Krupps
ana Mausers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
The Allies at Ten Tsin are Busy Pro-
tecting Themselves,
HORRIBLE TORTURE INFLICTED.
The Russian Ambassador Said TO have
Been Boiled TO Death and His
Remains Thrown 10 the Dogs.
Foreigners from Wen
Chow Have Been Land
cd ut Shang Chow.

LONDON, July 15.-The only news from
China last night was the following issued
at midnight:
..The Foreign Office has received infor-
nation from the Consul-General mt Shan
ghai that the whole foreign community
from Wen Chow has been safely landed
qt Shang Chow
As no mention is made of the alleged
statenent of Sheng. the dlrector-general
Of railways and telegraphs. TO the con-
suIs at Shnnghai announcing the murder
of foreigners in Pekin, it is presumed
that the story creditng Sheng with these
assertions and announcing that he blamed
Prince .Tuan for the attack on the lega-
tons is one of the many Inventions ema-
natfng from Shanghai.
According to a dispatch from Berlin, the
mobilization of Germany's expeditonary
force Is being carried out in splendid fash
Ion. Some 10,0l1 volunteers and 416 Off
rers have already been accepted. It is
announced that the government contem-
plates cllartering three of the largest yes
sells belonging TO two of the most i'm
portant companies, the Bremen and Ham
burg lines, as transports. The expedition
is being organized on the basis of a years
campa fsn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
TRYING TO HEAR FROM CONGER.
Minister Nu Continues His Efforts to
Communicate With Pekin

WASHINGTON, July 1i.-Thc Chinese
Minister continues 10 exert his efforts to-
ward getting information from Pellin. but
'up Ia a late hour OF The day he had nof
received any answer in connection with the
cyphe- cable to Minister Conger. or from
The second inquiry which he forwarded
yesterday. This second dispatch was 10 the
Taotai Of Shanghai. and said. in substance:
American government and peopla great
ly. concerned over safety OF Minister Con-
ger. at Pelstn. Can you give me any infor-
:nation on the subject?'
The Taotai Of Shanghai Is q high Off
cial who Will be APT 10 get earliest reGa-
be Information. and this personal appeal of
Inc Minister may bring some reliable news
on the situation.
Minister Wu was much depressed by
continued reportG that the legations had
been wiped out and the minister's mur-
dered. To all inquiry he sorrowfully
shakes his head, and says that he has alb
solutely no information, and can cniy hope
Tor tho best
The report OF the killing of tha Russian
Minister and his wife was another severe
blow. hui as 10 this also. Mr. WI said
thai ne had absolutely no news.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
BURNED TSUNG Ii YAMEN.
The German Marines Thus Avenged
Thcii. Minister.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE japanese
Legation added somewhat to the fund Of
Information from Pe3zin by m official dis
patch from the Minister of Foreign At
fairs al Toxic, dated the 9th instant Civ
ing considerable explanatory detail of the
conditions following the murder of Baron
Won Ketteler The following is the sum
mary OF the cablegram:
According TO a telegram from the Min
lister of Foreign Affairs the reports
brought by Chinese couriers from Pekin
10 Tien Tsin appenr TO confirm the rumors
of the destruction of the legation and the
murder of the German Minister.
The Minister, it appears, was shot on
the way and carried into the Tsung Ii
Tamen, where he expired shortly after
ward. Upon learning of his death the
German marines rushed into the Tsung
L Yamen md burned il down.
III is further reported that the foreign
relnforeements which left for Pekin on
June 10Th advanced as far as Lang Fang,
but after terrible suffering returned 10
Tien Tsin on The 26th The allied forces
destroyed several arsenals at Tien Tsin,
their losses being nearly three hundred
killed and wounded From June 27th to
july list no further fighting took place,
but Chinese troops about 2o,0G9 strong
We're sad to be advancing on Tien Tsin
from MA nnrth,'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
BLACK MAILING
AND BRIBERY
Member of Parliament Makes a Re-
MarkabIe Expose Of the Cor
ruptness of London.

LONDON, July lin Parliament the
past week was redeemed from total tel
business by a remarkable exposure of
London's corruptness by Samuel Smith,
Uiberal member for F'lintshire) and John
Burns Socialist member for BatterSea)
The allegation. made by those members,
and Home Secretary Ridley did not deny
them, show conditions which equal any
thing discovered by the Lenox and Mazet
committees in New York, immoral deus,
black-mailing and bribery of the police
apparently fiourishing and greatly on the
increase. especially in the West End De-
graded criminals. declared Mr. Burns,
who were cleared out in 1898, are reestab-
fishing themselves in large numbers in
the METROPOLIS. and he offered to show
Secretary Ridley West End haunts where
the bestial form of vice of eastern origin
is@taking root.
He also asserted that 'the West End
Club pronrietors and thel-keepers have
the police directly under their control
Mr.. Burns cited individual instances and
ended by telling the home Secretary that
if he did not stop this bribery the evil
would deepen until they saw a state of
affairs in London similar to what had
been. seen in the tenderloin OF New York.
where a chief inspector had earned
f,o coo a wear by black-mailing gambling
hells and prostitutes
All policemen in the West End Mr..
Burns suggested. should be paid better as
their present pittance made even trifing
bribes terrible temptations
Th. Home Secretary was ashast and said
ha n-ould examine into the charges.
Mr.. Smith confined himself chiefly to eS-
posine public ohscsnities- Many things.
he declared, '.were tolerated in England
which would not be tolerated in America"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
SENATOR GEAR
PASSES AWAY
Died at His Apartments in Washing
ton, of Heart Failure, at 4:3O
Yesterday Afternoon.

WASHINGTON, July H-United States
Senator John Henry Gear. OF Burlington.
Iowa. died at 4:3o A. NJ. to-day, OF heart
failure in his apartments at ths Portland,
in this city
Whilo Senator Gear had been in iu-tgealth
for {. year or more, death came to him
entirely unexpected. He was III excellent
spirits lasI night, and made some engage
ments with some political friends for to-
day Shortly before 8 o'clock last eve
nin.. accompanied by Mrs. Gear, ha went
ou. driving with Secretary Wilson, OF the
Agricultural Department. They returned
about 10 o'clock, and the Senator retired
an hour later in his usual health.
THE FUNERAL
F,arlv to-day Sergeant-at-Arms Ramsell
was notified OF Senator Gears death, and
began to mako arrangements for the fune-
raj.
The remains will be taken to Burlington.
Iowa. which for many years has been the
homo Of Senator Gear. \ special car VIII
b. attached TO the $50 2. VI Pennsylvania
train tomorrow for the accommodation OF
the funeral party.
CoIonel Ramsell. with Senator Frye, pres
ident protein OF the Senate, will name a
COMMITTEES OF Senator's 10 represent the
Senate at tho funeral
Through the Sergeant-at-Arnls. Repre-
sentative Henderson OF the late Senator's
district, was also notified.
Senator Gear left besides his widow, two
daughter-Mrs. !. ". Blythe, wife OF the
principal attorney OF tho Chicago Burling-
ton and Quincy, and Mrs. Horace Rand,
wife OF prominent business man, both
residing IN Burlington
Funeral services Will bs held III BurHns
ton some time Wednesday, No services
ara to b,s held here.
Secretary OF Agriculture Wilson and Ad-
miral Walker, OF the Navy, accompanied by
Former Senator Pasco. o. Florida, caiied
a. tho Portland early 10 tender their ser
vices and sympathy
Few men in public life were more gene
rally loved and respected than Senator
Gear His waa beautiful character, ana
political opponents well as pohdcai
friends, recognized MS sterling WORTH. m
deed, some OF his most intimate Irleids
were found among thos. who differet: rec from
him in politics. His domestic lie was
charnatns. He was devoted husband and
father. and distinct favorite IN 9 VIDE
social circle He was known particularly
for his unostentatious bus effective chari-
table work
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
SUMMARY OF TO-DAY'S NEWS.


local
Clay Ward Actiyes meet and big tina
is planned.
charge of a rifle.
-Ciovernor Tyier's plans for his outing.
Work al the Summer Normal
city. wins in important suit.
-Thieves made a rich haul
-C,ounciimen encourage the use or gas.
state.
-rbe Bowden Republicans looking
around for a candidate for Congress. w.
s Holland the probable man.
a case tried in Newport News or
charge. OF stealing electricity
Horse thieves in Petersburg.
One boy kills another accidentally IN
a fireman knocked from his engins
on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and
killed.
General.
Republican headquarters win bs
opened in Metropolitan Lie building ~
New York.
duced IN court at Powers trial.
United States Senator Gear, og Iowa,
died yesterday in Washington or nears
@pritehard chosen as National Commit.
teeman in place of James e. Boyd y
Foreign.
-Rundle's rapid advance places Beers
In bad corner.
General Dewer threatened 10 shoot aim
The allies in Tien Tsin busy with sells
preservation. anu cannot liiiiia u --Sls
vanctng 20 Pekin.
Russian Ambassador said 10 have
heen- subjected to horrible torture
-Erlanah natinnaI fets satI Observed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
AMERICAN OPERATIONS.
admiral kempn Sends a Mail Report
TO Secretary Long.


WASHINGTON, July 14.-In the mail
from China to-day, Secretary OF the Navy
Long received from Admiral Kenpn a
report of American operations i'll China
up 10 June 5th. The report is as follows:
II. 5. Flagship Newark, Taku. China,
June 5tt.
'Sir-l have the honor TO report that
) y. ~, May 29th received q telephone
message and at A. NJ. in compliance
with orders which / Immediately issued
10 the commanding officer of this snip,
100 armed men, consisting of 40 marines
and 50 sailors Were landed at Taku- Cap
tain &. H. McCalla, Z. S. N, in charge;
Officers Captain j. r. Myers, Z. S. NJ. c..
Captain y. IL Hall. U. S. NJ G.; En-
sign d. w Wurrsbaugh, L. S. N: Naval
Courtney. Z. s. N, Paymaster. and IL.
e Jewctt. L. S. N, and Gunner c. ii.
sheldon. L. S N
''t2i Taking the first party which ar
rived on s:lor-, consisting of 81 marines,
10 the railroad station to Teng Ku. they
We're refused passage on the train to Tien
Tsin on account OF the agent being un-
willing TO assume the responsibility Of
issuing tickets - an armed force without
orders froca the directors ot the road.
This portion of the landing party were
then returned to Tsku, where. by this
time all The force had arrived. Pro-
cGrias a ting and lighter from the Taku
Tug and Lsghta- Company. the entire
force was sent 10 Tien Tsin by river.
Commander j. X. Myers. L.. S. N. IN
command. CAPTAIN Mccaila and Pay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
He Would Have Surrendered Had
Not Dewet Threatened Him.
FOUGHT ALL DAY LONG.
The British Found Beers III Some
Force, and Drove Them from Their
Position Only After Bringing
Howitzcrs Into Action
and q Long and
Hard Fight.

SENEKAI,, ORANGE RIVER COLO
NY, July 14.-General Rundle's rapid ad-
vance has, it is said, forced the Beers into
an obviously bad corner. President Steyn
is reported to have given up all hope after
the loss of4Bethlehem, and would have sur
rendered but General Dewet threatened
10 shoot him, and it is believed Steyn was
imprisoned in his own laager.
Captain Driscol. Of 3D. Scouts, who went
alone to curing TGranz to view the Boer
positions, was surprised at breakfast by
four Boer scouts. He picked up his rifle
and commanded them to surrender or he
would shoot. The four at once surren-
dereG, although Driscol was ten miles
away from the main body OF the scouts
and close to q large Boer force.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
DfsTRIc.T COMMITTEE.

DISTRICT COMMITTEE
The Third District Democratic COM
1nittee held a brief session IN Sh Shaiii'iat'
r L. c. Scott.s office yesterday ana trans
acted some routine business in connectioh
with the holding of the convention III 'hIs
CITY on the 1st day of August TO notI1iiiate
a candidate for Congress
Anart from selecting Sanger Hail as
the place for holding the convention, very
little of interest was done
No steps have been taken as yet by
the Republicans. looking to placing can
didate for Congress in the field IN the inifd
District Nothing will be done until after
some of the leaders shall have conferred
with National Chairman Hanna and mem-
bers of his Executive Committee. with
reference TO the campaign in this State
COL. BOYKTN TALKS.
Colonel R. z. Boykin. of SmithtIetd, is
in the city, and was caller upon Secre-
tarv I,awless yesterday. Colonel Boyhin IS
well pleased with the work of the Kansas
City Convention, and has strong hopes
of Democratic success this fall
Asked concerning the contest for Con-
eress in the Second District he said the
situation was very much mixed. but thac
he rather thought State Senator Harry L.
MAYNARD. of Portsmouth, had the best
chance to win out
There was much activity in local poll
tfcal circles yesterday regarding tne
places to be given out by the several
Council committees next week Iaere
are many applicants for some OF the posi-
tions md the fights are very spirited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15
HARD FIGHTING.
Beers and British Contend i'll Battle Il
Whole Day.

LONDON. July IA report from Plat
kop says that the British engaged the
Beers all day long. Scouts and mounted
infantry moving north Aocated the Beers, a
thousand strong. occupying d ridge from
which they We're driven yesterday Colonel
Thorneycrofts men held the ridge facing
them. Members OF the Strathcona Aorse
were driven in temporarily by a heavy
musketry fire. After a stubborn resistance
the Beers forced the British TO bring the
Howitzers into action. The infantry de-
ployed for a general advance under Clery s
direction. The Beers opened fire in all di-
rections. shelllng with the stins posted
on the British right. The mounted infan-
try, in the face Olga severe fire, attacked
the Beers 4 gun posted on an entrenched
kopie, four miles to the east, forced the
Beers from a number Of ridges, detached
parties retiring on the center, while a gun
on the right was withdrawn through
ravine toward an entrenched hill.