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The age-herald., 1900-07-27
BrIst0w's Cuban Report.

At last the country has official knowledge of the steanngs of the Republican carpet bag politicians in Cuba. But this is all IL has, for Neely is living comfortably in New York and Rathbone has not even been placed under arrest, and none of the minor thieves have been brought to trial. None are likely to be. But the report of Assist ant Postmaster General Bristow places the facts-some of them at 1east-before the people,
 Nicely it appears, stole at least s13l, 7l3. He may have stolen more. No one knows
 how much he really did steal, for there was
 not the slightest check upon his opera tions, although the Cuban postal service
 was as much under the control of the post master general and the administration as the postal service of Alabama. There was no check" says Assistant Postmaster General Bristow whatever on Neelys transactions'' The responsibility for such a state of things rests upon President Mo- Kinley, and upon no one else, unless in deed MT. Mark Hanna who procured the appointment of Rathbone, be brought into
 the case. Nicely destroyed surcharged stamps without check of any kind, and he gave himself credit on their account
 for whatever amount his avarice prompte- ed. It is known to have prompted him to the fraudulent extent of $10f, ,113, and the
 true amount may be double that sum. He had the Cuban postal printing done in his printing office in Muncie, Ind, and his de- posits in Muncie bank sometimes. were as high as $20,000 a month; and he began
 to go into various speculative measures
 when the disclosures of the army officers put an end to his "uncheckered' stealings. Rathbone, the magnificent, has not off cially been connected with Neely's steal ings, but he has been directly and off, cially connected with the finest lot of gov eernmental extravagances that have been disclosed in many day. He induced the administrat tion-at Washington-to raise his
 salary to $650o, and he continued to draw
  cured also an official residence, and the gorgeous director of posts proceeded then to furnish it and to furnish himself with a wide variety of things, all at public eX pense. He charged the postal revenues with a bill of s230, while waiting in New York for steamer to take his magni- ficent person to Cuba. In Cuba followed long list of charges for dog collars, hats for coachmen, boots for footmen, and the expenses of his official trips in the island were something beyond even royal ex- penses. At length he began to draw war rants for which no accounting whatever was made. He drew at least two such warrants at $500 each.
 Mir. Bristow goes on to show that Rath-
 bone and NeeIy were almost necessarily co-workers in the plundering of the Cuban postal revenues, but to this day Rathbone remains free from arrest even The ap- pointee of the great and good Hanna, has
 threatened to make it 'very warm for the latter if he be placed under arrest and brouht to trial The man who conducted Hanna senatorial campain evidently has a card or two up his sleeve.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27
II HUNG CHANG's SEDAN CHAIR

Washington Letter in the New York Mail
 and Express.
 The Chinese Minister, the other day. in talking about Ii Hung Chang's trip to Pe- kin, said that the old Earl always travelled in his sedan chair. It is wonderful, he added, that such, an old man should con- sent to take the, fatiguing journey, and that it was another evidence of his desire to save the foreigners and his government. The mode of travel adopted by Lf Hung Chang, that of always going in sedan chair recalls a little incident which occur red in Washington dnriIg the E3rf s visit to the capital few yeans ago. His chair, which came an the train with him from New York; was taken afaadSta the Arling- ton Hotel and awaited him when he drove up in car1iags at thu ladSes' entrance to the hotel. As soon as he alighted he got into his sedan chair. But by snme over sight no porters had been provided to carry the chair. The committee having change of the reception, seeing the dilemma, called on four of the policemen, who were standing guarding the entrance from the crowd. and requested them to carry the chair to the hoteI The polfce- men, however. refused to do this, claiming that they were not chair carriers and for a while it looked as if the great Chinaman would either have to stay outside on the pavement or get out and walk up the stairs himself. At this point. however, one of the hotel officials sent word to the dinirgreom ordering four of the largest aild strongest colored walters to come at once to the ladies' entrance. When they arrived they were ordered to carry the chair to the hotel which they did. and during thu Chinamans stay in Washington these nasm became his chair bearers.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27
WHAT A WHALE WEIGHS

New York Eveningf World.
 Have you any idea of the size of the com mon Greenland whale? Nilsson. the ZOO logist, estimates the fulI-grown animal to average 100 toms. or 22A.0ea pounds That is to say,. whale weighs as much as about eighty elephants or 400 bears. Of course. some run larger than this. There are tales among old whalers of whales 110 feet long, and weighing at least 150 tons. But such are not seen in these days. A 70-foot whale is. d big one now.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

The Broken Oregon was properly taken to Kure to be made whole again.
 Predictionists are now more prevalent than appendicitis
 The Cuban carpetbagger has been un- covered at last.
 Peacock feathers do not bring bad luck to mandarins.
 The Goebel murder trial promises to last all summer.
 Boxers news from Pekin is thoroughly censored.
 The Boxers have a paramount issue in fists.
 The automobile outbucks the bronchos.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27
-------------- THE TRIUMPIF tsr A IT

From the Boston Journal
 Ii Hung Chang has experienced numer- ous ups and downs in his career, but if he emeregcs from the complication at Pekin with his head on His shoulders and no stain on his reputation it will be the most signal triumph of his life.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

Assistant Postmaster General Bristows report is not complete because 1t does not show the part that Mark Hanna and Perry Heath took in appointing Rathbone, Neely & Co. to Cuban offices.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

ington put all the purely Southern cities be- low the hundred thousand mark-New Or leans of course excepted. Even Richmond, not quite reach 100000.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

General Joe Wheeler does not consider the bar to service in another war. He con- sders himself good for one more series of battlec
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

Congress would be convened it is stated, if as many Republican members had not sailed away to Europe on free passes.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

Secretary Hay keeps his dispatch to Min ister Conger secret, and this increases pub- lie distrust of the reply.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27
The Laugh Was on Clark

At Atchison Champ Clark and Congress- man Dollfver stood together on the depot platform while waiting for train to take them to Troy young man came up and engaged MT. Clark in conversation about the Democratic platform, relates the Kan sas City Journal and Clark said there was no. need to worry over IS to l. as it would not be possible to change the complexion of the Senate within four years.
 "As I understand you," said Deliver, breaking in with twiukling eyes, you are telling this young man that the RepuIbli- cans have made it perfectly safe for him to vate for MT. Bryan"
 And then the crowd laughed.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

Not word about trusts was spoken by MT. Mckinley in his acceptance of the nom- ination.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

The shirt sleeve brigade will become at least full division if the sun continues to shine.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

William Waldorf Astor is imperial enough HOW to feel at home in his native land.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

No State has hotter campaign than cor- poration- ridden West Virginia
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

Platts man OdeH is the ideal lobbyist and professional politician of the period.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

The lesson of Cape Nome is the lesson of all gold fields. They yield nothing to the many.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

Minister Wu and Minister Conger would exchange places gladly
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

The heather Chinee is not only peculiar but very shy of the truth.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

MT. Bryan will discuss at Indianapolis 1t is said, an income tax.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27
How They Are Regarded

The afternoon before the inauguration of the United States pavilion at the Paris Ex- position Commissioner Peck had look around. Everything seemed to be all right, relates the Saturday Evening Post. The names of the Presidents were printed on the walls. in groups of six, and all the names were properly spelled. Around the curve of the gallery were ranged the ban nered shields representing all the states and territories. MT. Proctor, the sculptor was there.
 'T see you've got them alr fn,'' he said to the commissioner; "even Hawaii Puerto Rico and the Philippines
 MT. Peck looked at the banner-like shields which stood for those new territories; then he shook his head
 T don't know whether that will do,'' he said dubiously; "Tn telegraph to Wash ington tonight"
 The next day those names were painted out
 No American in Paris can tell you wheth- CT Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Philip pines are part of the United States or not.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27
SHORT STORIES
 OF THE DAY
Found the House Deserted

One winter General Wheeler and his fam fly lodged in a fashionable section ot Washington, relates the New York Sun, but after trial of it for a few days Mrs. Wheeler became dissatisfied, and one even- ing when her husband returned from Congress she said: Father, I do not like this place at all, and really think we had better move, if you don't object"
 Certainly not, mother" returned the ever-gallant general; just please yourself -anything suits me-"
 Nothing more was said on the subject, but a couple of days later on seeking the society of his family after the official du- ties of the day were over, the Congressman found the apartment deserted, and on in- quiry learned that his family had moved during the day No one knew where they had gone. Mrs. Wheeler had merely neg lected to inform her husband that they were to move that day and where the new residence was. He went to various hotels, but didn't find them, so finally spent the night at one, and next day his colleagues were highly diverted and interested at the engaging candor with which the great lit- tie man related how he had lost his family, and asked their advice as to where they supposed he could find them. In the course of the day one of the children came to the capitol to find out why father hadn't been home the night before and then the onlis- sion of letting him know the secret of where they had moved was rectiffed, and he went gaily to the new quarters, where with Mrs. Wheeler, he had hearty laugh over their temporary separation.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

One of the most admirable Alaba mians who wears America's uniform will sail from San Francisco for China tomorrow Ffe is John B. Mcdonald, captain in the Third United States Cavalry; and there will be no stouter soul to fight the heathen. Mcdonald was appointed to. West Point from the Opelika district in the '70s and, after having been suspended for year on account of alleged complicity in the famous hazing of the negro cadet Fllpper, he was graduated with distinction. He spent about ten years in assisting in the effort to keen the Indians in order out West doing Al great deal of fighting whilst on that dutv For several years he was United States officer in charge at Alabama's great colIegs at Auburn; being ordered about 1893 to re- join his regiment. In 1898 he was appoint ed lieutenant-coIonel of the First Alabama Regiment, which was so largely composed of Birmingham young men When he had heen mustered out of that position, the officers of the regiment gave him banquet in Birmingham and presented him with a splendid sword.
 No army contains a more faithful officer none stouter heanted gentleman, than John B. McDonafd He is a man of great force and most lovable character.
 Captain Mcdonald is the principal owner of large new cotton factory at Sylacauga, in the Taliadega district
 The health of Joseph B. Graham of TalTa- dega, d member of the famous Flying Squadron" has failed to an extent that necessitates the cancelling of all his re- nafning engagements to deliver public speeches in support of the State ticket os
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

The Cuban carpetbagger has been un- covered at last.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27
He Appeared Go Grow Younger

chanced to raise his hat to salute the wig came off at the same time, leaving perfectly bald head. That the prince had taken due note of the mishap was evident several hours later at dinner. When pro- posing the presidents health he lifted his glass:
 'To the worthy president who appears to grow younger, instead of older, every hour"
 English people avow that the Duchess of York is the stifrest of all royalty. They do admit that she once thawed out for when visiting Ireland Her Hfghness was graciousness and benfgnity personified. Shortly before the Duchess of Teck's death she and her daughter were attending charity bazaar opening when the provin- cial chairman took the floor and com- menced to eulogize on the merits of their distinguished patroness. After he had ex- hausted his eloquence on "the great charity and large and liberal views of the Dueh- ess his attention was directed to the sien- der lady at her side and Princess May had a turn. Remembering the late Duchess of Teck's substantial proportions the Iu- dicrousness of his remark is apparent when he wound up a fowery sentence by hoping that the Duchess of York would develop on the same broad lines as her mother.''
 The Duchess of Teck, who never failed to see joke, was immensely amused, and joined the audience. in hearty laugh.
The age-herald., 1900-07-27

The Goebel murder trial promises to last | all summer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-23
Orange Locnl Notes.

Orange, Texas, May 22.-The funeral
OF Mr.. Joseph Fllpsey, who died here yes
terday, will occur at Evergreen cemetery
in this city tomorrow afternoon, the cere-
monies to be conducted by the local lodge
OF Odd Fellows. 1t WIS first intended 10
ship the body to Erie, Pa, Tor lnterment.
but the family decided today TO have tie
funeral occur here snd services Viii be
held at the Methodist church tomorrow
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
The steamer Una, Captain Tom Davis,
came in today from Starks Landing. whore
she had been with a cargo OF supplies for
will load Immediately for another trip up
the Sabine river,
The meeting at the Methodist church
continues with unabated interest and Will
probably be carried on through the bal
snce OF this week number or CONVEX
sons have been made and several new
members have allied themselves with the
church
The Ladies' Guild will give a concert a.
the new St. Paul's Episcopal church
Thursday night for the purpose OF raslHg
funds with which TO help pay for the new
seats recently put in. An eleg nj pro-
gramme is being prepared for the ooaa-
sion.
r. II. o'Day and George W. Tate today
purchased the grocery and hardware bus
ness OF l.. V. Mallett in this city. The
transfer has been made and they have
taken possession OF the business, though
Mr.. Mallett will remain in charge ior
some time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-23

D. r. Beatty and wife are 10 Dallss.
Mrs. c. A. Torbert left this evening for
Dallas.
Abe Kaufman and wife left last night
Tor Chicago
W. H. Wainwright left this evening Tor
Louisville, KY, to attend the Confederate
reunion.
Fred Wels, manager Of the Grand opera
house. left this evening for EUREKA
Springs, Ark.
Marriage licenses have been Issued 10
william A. Murray and Miss Maggie Muir
ray. MIR. Charles Murphy and Mss Lydia
Sheppard.
Henry stelnhoff died at 1906 o'clock
this morning at his residence, l422 strand
His funeral will occur tomorrow from
the residence.
Rev. S. Il. Hay OF corsicana arrived
Ia the city last night and viii assist IN
CO, Quoting a pr9tracted meeting at ths
ST. Johns Methodist church.
Mr.. Fred Chase and wife and Mr.
Thomas Webster left today for Washing
ton, d. c.. to attend the knights Tenn
plars' conclave b. that city.
The remating members OF the MIDWAY
show, which dlsblnded here a few da.
ago, left today for various points Thir'
teen went 10 Brennan, where they VII
hold forth al the Maitesl. four went z
Paris, Texas, and nine went 10 Topeka
( Kan.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-23
rice Around Anuietou.

Angleton, Texas, May 22,Mr George
II. East CT Beaumont, who has made a
big success growing rice in That sea-
ton, spent Saturday here and sold Ave
binders 10 the rice planters Of this neigh
bcrhood. lie was well pleased with this
ecctiou, and says that our rice is now lar
ahead of anything in East Texas or
Louisiana, as the rain there ,lntetered with
The planting. He predicts that the Ang.t-
ton rice farm will make grand success
this season. Mr.. East WIS 50 well pleased
with the possibilities OF this section for
rice growing that he expects to return at
later day and look the country over
carefully.
a nice rain fell here last night, which
will be benefit to the truck growers and
farmers generally.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-23
In the rice country.

Crowley La, May 2t.-work on the
Union Rice mill has commenced and is
being pushed forward as rapidly as ma
terial can be placid on the ground The
railroad is extending the brick yard spur
10 reach the new mill
The Star mill is now having It's machi-
merry installed. All the buildings are com
pleted except the warehouse on the west =
ern side.
The refusal of the different canal com
panies to make water contracts has stirred
UP the farmers and they are now making
demands on their representatives o with
draw any intended legislation affecting
the canals.
The American Rice mill will start up
Monday for short run, to close The sen
sons business
The Peoples Independent and the Crow
ley mill are running regularly. having at
least thirty days run ahead Stock OF
clean rice has been depleted and conso-
quently the mills ara, getting top prices
for little stock now left,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-23
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-23
COMMISSION MATTERS.
Authority to Make Houston Rates.
Special Withdrawn

Austin, Texas, May 29.--An application
was received by the railroad commission
this evening from the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas for authority to adopt rates to
apply until May 90 from Houston and Gal
weston to common points cents above
the rates applying from New Orleans and
st. Louis to Texarkana on articles at
fected by the recently promulgated emsr-
gency rate. Said application was granted
as were similar applications from the
Santa Fe and Arkansas Pass.
The railroad commission this evening,
upon application from the Santa Fe, au-
thorized the withdrawal OF the rate of 70
cents first class and 60 cents second class
rate, promulgated April 2, for the trans
pqrtation Of furniture from Sunny Side
10 Bonham, the Texas and Pacific having
refused TO participate in said rate, al
though allowed its regular proportion of
full tariff rates.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-23
rnrrn sncinI Nnicr.

Cuero, Texas, May 22,-Judgo s. r,
Crimes, W. X. Breedcn, G. L. Ward and
W. McManus Of Thomaston left Monday
Tor Brenham to attuld the state Gnners'
association.
Mrs a hester of San Antonio ls a guest
Of her cousin, Mrs. G. Grunder.
Henry Crane came un from Victoria
Monday on a short visit to home lolk9
Miss Belle Wallace left Monday Tor
Waco.
MIR. and Mrs. s. G. Brasher OF Houston
arrived Sunday and are guests at the
home OF Mr. william Vandervcr
w r Garrett has purchased tho rest
dence property formerly owned by tue
late Captain LLOYD,
The sunday school children Of the Fps
cppal church will have their annual picnic
Friday az Pretzo's Hill A prize will be
given for the prettost decorated bicycle
every child IN town being invited to take
part A free grab bag aud other amuse-
ments will be provided for tho children,