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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-05
WIFE AND WIDOW.
Ono Asked for Husbands Life, the
ether Wants Him Hanged

Ono Asked for Husbands Life, the
other Wants Him Hanged.
Atlanta, Ga, January 4.--The wife Of
Murderer W. T. Channel Of Montgomery
county. sentenced TO be hanged Friday,
Historically sobbing on her knees before
Governor Gambler pleaded for the life of
Der husband, while her two wondering
children chung pityingly to her skirts
Following close on this dramatic scene
at the capitol, the governor underwent
another at the mansion when the wife
OF the murdered man beseeched him to
avenge the death Of her husband by al.
lowing the condemned man to die on the
scaffold. Threats OF lynching reached the
governor in case of communication and a
penitentiary guard was dispatched to Sa-
vannah tonight TO take the prisoner to
Fargo camp before the news Of the COM
mutation reached Montgomery county.
Friends OF the murderer threatened TO
mold up the train and rescue the pris-
oner II communication was refused when
the sheriff of Montgomery county should
undertake TO convey Channel from the Jail
In Savannah where he has been held for
SAFE keeping. back 20 Montgomery county.
Channel was rirroad agent at Glen
wood and murdered Postmaster Thomp-
son because OF the latter's suppo sed
knowledge OF conspiracy against the
government In which Channel was impi.
Gated Channels defense was that Thomp-
son insulted his wife.
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SHORT NEWS STORIES.

CHICAGO.--Ikuzo oaka, member OF the
Japanese house of representatives,. has come
20 America TO study the trust question. lie
will visit Europe before returning home.
BoSToN-C. II. Cole, former president Of
the Globe National bank. who is charged
with Incorporating funds OF that lnsti-
tuition, arrived in this city from Los Angeles,
Cali, and was released on $4,000 bail.
ANNA. Ill.---A boiler in. Charles stouts saw
mall exploded, killing John Adams, Matt Nc
Ginnis and Nelson McGinnis. Mr.. Stout was
fatally hurt.
KALAMAZOO. Mich.-whilc in a At Of rage
Charles Root a farmer, cut his wifes throat
and then his own, in the presence OF their
two children, who notified neghbors OF the
killing.
NEW HAVEN, Gonna very enthusiastic
pro- Boer mass meeting was held in Music
hall, about 1000 people being present The
principal speaker was George ". VauScclen
OF New York
NEW YORK. Two million dollars 10 gold
viii be taken from the clearing house FRIDAY
by banks in this city, se,o0o.0o1 will represent
the amount Of Saturdays gold shipments.
NEW oRLEANS.-The first annual meeting
OF the Cotton States Association Of Commits
s,oners Of Agriculture will be held here next
week. II will be in session three days, being
called TO order at noon, January 10. hy Hon.
o =. stevens Of Georgia
NEW YoRK.-rhs examination on the re-
moval Proceedings in the case of William L.
Greene and the three Messrs. Gaynor, in
dicted in Savannah, Ca, for frauds in con
nection with the Savannah harbor and Cum
hsrland Sound improvements was continued
until January Is,
RALEIGH, n. Gin the United states dis
trict court Aquilla *. Marshall OF Whining
ton, y c., was put on trial for counterfeit
ing. Marshall is an attorney, we'll connected,
and up TO this time has horne good reputa-
ton His arrest and trial has caused a great
sensation.
RALEIGH. N. CA special train with
twenty seven OF the Governors Guard aboard
has left for Lumberton. S. C., where il is
ssid an attempt is about TO be made to lynch
Reuben Ross. negro convicted OF rape on
MRS. Strickland, white woman, and twice
reprieyed by Governor Russell.
CINCINNATI.-cin has taken posi-
tive action looking toward extending an in
Vitaton TO the National democratic commit
tee at its meeting February % to locate the
city. - 'A's
boSToN,-W Murray Crane was inaugur-
alter as governor of Massachusetts, AT the
same time the other State offcers-eiect took
the oath Of Office
MONTGOMERY. Ala.--The Southern Feaer
alton OF Colored Women, an Organization hay-'
ing in view the elevation Of the negro woman
OF the South, has been formed here.
NEW YoRK.-Thc executive committee Of
tne Trunk Line association today adonted
resolution designating January 20 as the date
LOT nearing shippers complainants regarding
the new freight classifcations.
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THE ROBERTS CASE.
Argument Hns Commenced before
the Committees

the Committees
Washington January 4.-The Roberts
investigating committee resumed its ses-
sons today for the purpose Of hearing
arguments and bringing the inquiry to an
early conclusion.
Mr.. Roberts offered telegram from the
proprletors OF the salt Lake Herald con-
corning the testimony OF Mr.. McDaniels.
Mr.. Taylor excluded the telegram, how
ever. saying there was no color OF right
or propfiety in receiving the telegram as
testimony In view of Nj. Roberts refusal
to admit the statement of the absent Utah
witnesses.
MIR. Schroeder, head OF the Gentle dele
cation here to oppose Roberts. then OPEN
cd the argument against Roberts.
The afternoon session was enllyened
when Senator Rawlius (Utahl was drawn
into a discussion OF polygamy Mr..
schroeder had continued his argument
when Mr.. Rawlins interrupted to correct
a detail as to certain statements given
before congregational committee relative
10 polygainy.
Chairman Taylor thereupon asked Mr..
Rawlius. who was once a delegate from
Utah, II it was not understood at the time
the state was admitted that polygamy was
at an end.
1T was my understanding" said Mr..
Rawllns that the solemnizatfon Of polys-
amous marriages was interdicted by the
Mormon church and that this would have
a salutary effect In terminating tho prac.
tide, But It did not hold out to congress
that family relations already established
w',uld he broken ur."
Mr.. Taylor asked il II was expected that
the law against polygamy would be vio-
la ted
MIR. Rawins answered that It was
thought there mlsht be sporadic cases. but
as a general system polygamous relations
would be gradually terminated.
Mr. Schroeder concluded his argument
which related mainly to the historical as
pect OF polygamy aud the law In the case
Mrs, ]. Ellen Foster addressed the COM
mittee on behalf OF the great number Of
women interested in the case and VINO
we're not represented before the commit
Tee. She spoke vigorously. dealing With
the Roberts case and the general moral
interests IL involved.
This concluded the days proceedings
and the committee adjourned until 10 30
tomorrow morning.
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TIE HOUSE.
a Brief Session in which suJser
Resolutions Passed.

Resolutions Passed.
Washington, January 4.---The house, ses
sion was very brief again today, the only
incident being tho adoption OF the sulger
resolution introduced yesterday calling on
Secretary Gage for all information regard
ing the deposit OF government funds in GER
tain New York banks. The resolution as
adopted was made more general In Its
scope, and an amendment was added to
eover information respecting the trans
actions relating TO the sale OF the New
York custom house site. Secretary Cages
friends had been Informed that he courted
the fullest investigation and was prepared
to submit all the facts TO congress Ac
eordingy there was no friction over the
passage OF the resolution, which was
unanimously adopted
In the house today Mr.. Payne. chairman
OF the committee on ways and means. pre-
scented the sulzcr resolution as modified
by the committee tor immediate eonsIdera-
tion The resolution as modified Is as fol-
lows:
Resolved, That the secretary of the
treasury be and he is hereby requested
10 furnish the house, OF representatives
the following Information:
!. cople Of all letters, agreements, pa
pers or documents between the treasury
department OF the United States OF any
person connected herewith, aud The Ma
nonal City bank and The Hanover Ma
t'oDal bank OF the city OF Now York, or
ANY person acting for them, or either OF
hem. since March !, 1897, relating to the
dcposisins of public funds. bonds or reye-
nues In said baak or banks, or any othor
Iclaiiona or business transactions now OK
issiug or heretofore had between the gov
erhment and tho said hanks or either OF
them.
.. The amount OF public money, bonds
OF reycnuel deposited with said banks OF
either OF them or with any National bank
by the government upon what security for
what length OF time and the reasons there
for and whether said banks or any OF
them has paid the government any Inter.
eel GA said deposits and II So how much
and al other information concerning the
same or M any way relating thereto
g. And also the date OF the sale AZ tho
custom house properly OF the united States
IN New York city to said National CITY
bank, the date OF the execution OF the
deed therefor the date and manner Of
payment OF the purchase money therefor:
the disposition OF the proceeds OF the said
sale and whether or not the government
has paid any rents for said property or
any portion thereof for any purpose since
the day Of sale and II so to whom aud al
facts relating to said transaction.
Mr., sulser arose after the presentation
Of the resolution and said he would nc.
cept the amendments
Mr.. Richardson. the minority leader
asked for hye minutes which he desired
70 yield 10 Mr.. Levy IN W. The reaues
was complied With and Mr.. Levy offerc.
an amendment to the resolution, which
included a request fer the secretary,
reasons for delaying the deposits In Ma
uonal banks until the panic had occurred
Mr. Levy said he had warned the secretar,
N September that panic was Imminent
HAD tho secretary Needed that warnin.
ana deposited government funds in Ma
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goyerenor general, both as man and as
an administrator.
General Wood today visited the Iener
hospital The members OF his STAFF ami
others whom he invited TO accompany him
found themselves prevented By other
engagements" and as there was not the
usual slar~ty Of acceptance General
Wood went alone. He says he was great
ly interested in what he saw.
The Patrla announces today that there
are Two agents now in the island seeking
immigrants for Mexico. 1t warns tine
public that those who accept the offers
may md when they reach Mexico that
their employers VIII take them 10 far
away points in the country. where. with
out friends. they would he reduced to
state bordering on slavery.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-05
PROMPT MEASURES
To Prevent spread of the Plague 4,
the Philippines,

washington, January Prompt meas
ures are being taken by the officials to
deal with the bubonic plague in the Phil
ippines and TO prevent its introduction in
the United States. An order will be is
sued tomorrow by the war department
placing the quarantine services OF the
philippines in charge of tine marine hos
pital service and officers TO manage that
work viii be detailed by the secretary of
the treasury. a special set OF instructions
designed to prevent the introduction of
the disease on the Pacific coast are also
IN preparation and will be issued soon.
Passed Assistant Surgeon J. g. Perry of
the marine hospital service has been de-
tailed by DR.. Wyman to have temporary
charge OF the service at Manila. lie is
REGARDED as an experienced and capable
officer
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FIFTy-sIxTH CONGRESS.

Mr. sulzer's resolution regarding Sec
rotary Gage and the National banks. after
being eighty modified by the committee,
passed the horse
The committee reported tho Allen reso-
iutlons slightly modified and they passed
Mr.. Aldrich began the debate on the
financial bill in tho senate.
Mr. Beverldse introduced resolution
saying the United States would hold the
Philippines.
Mr.. Pettigrew's Philippine resolutions
went oeer until Monday,
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ST. Louis, January 4.-The case Of John
B. Reese. member of the executive com
mittee of the United Mine Workers of
America. who was imprisoned for alleged
contempt OF the Federal district court Of
iopeka, Kan, and subsequently released
on writ OF habeas corpus issued Nv
United States Circuit Judge Thaver. was
heard before that Judge today. After ar
gument by counsel. Judge Thayer an
nouneed that he would file his opinion in
Topeka at some future time.
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Five TragIcnI nenth.

Seattle, Wash, January 4.-The steamer
Topeka, from Alaskan ports. brings infor-
nation OF five recent tragical deaths in
the north, four OF which were due to treez-
hs Vie victims were r. c. jennings. ID
X Richter, Andrew Androsehic and VIII
liam someryille, prominent mining SUI
peiintendent. One OF the men had in his
belt check for $1,000. as
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-05
LOCAL.

The old -four mills property sold for
rice mill plant
Final meeting tonight to wind UP AZ
fairs Of late r., r. and V. Festival and
discuss a South Texas fair.
Annual meeting OF the Business League
and election Of officers for the year
Mrs. ]. w Harlan is terribly burned at
Doepwator.
Discussion of the pope's edict anent
mixed marriages.
An optigraph exhibition at the First
Baptist church.
The Daughters OF the Republic want
Texas flags displayed on Texas holidays.
Installation OF officers by the @. A. r.
and Ladies Relief Corps.
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s,mnathy Tor dc noer..

WASHINGTON, January Representative
ouarles lva,l has introduced the follow
ing house resolution;
Resolved That We hereby extend to our
two sister republics 10 Africa, the Trans,
yaal and the oranse Free stats, our deep
est sympathy IN tho noble. brave aud
patriotic struggle they are making 10 pre-
aerye their governments from destruction
by the hands Of monarchy.
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nuDoxrc PLAGUE.
An Official Report Received from
Major Taylor.


Washington, January 4.--Surgeon Cen
eral stnrnberg has received the following
report from Major Taylor the surgeon ia
charge a. the military hospital In Homo
lulu. dated December Is; ~ have the
honor to feport that on the 18th ana 12th
OF this month snere were Ave deaths from
bubnnic plague in the Chinese quarters OF
Honolulu and another occurred this mora
ing. Tho whole regiment Of the Hawaiian
National Guarde isolate5 the infested dis
uict and the board OF health IL maSng
q house 10 house inspection and disinfeo-
ton MI corpses have been oromuted and
think there Will be but little danger OF
tho spread OF the infection among the
troops There is little donbt about the
diagnosis in most OF the cases.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-05
FOREIGN BRIEFS.

SANTIAGO DE CHILE.--The eIr
nitrate last year was over 40,000,0O0 "
SANTo DOMINGO, via Haytien ii
The French consul has refused to sttt
governments offer to pay the amount
Boisemare-Cacevelli claim of 2se,O00 M
three installments every fortnight "
sists on settlement within three days
BERLIN.-The government memon
garding developments at Kiao CHI
reached the reichstag. For Ameri5'
most important passage is the one ID :
the government solemnly promises Y
serve Using Toa as a free port.
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RAIIR DADS.

The commission heard arguments for
and against a reduction. OF salt rates and
Of placing Car Service association in
charge Of cotton Weighing and took both
matters under advisement.
r. 3. Courtney has been transferred as
city ticket agent from Houston TO Dallas
a charter for the Dallas and New Mex
leo road has been fled al Austin.
Shortage of rails has caused suspension
Of work Of, the Arkansas and Louisiana
road.
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FRENCH AND CHINESE,
Natives and soldiers Fought Near
Wang 1hnun.

Natives and soldiers Fought Near
Wang Chnun.
Victoria, y. c., January 4.--Nows has
reached Canton that battle occurred be-
tween natives near Wang Chaun and the
Frenth forces stationed there. It is said
that the Chinese routed the French and
pursued them for SOME distance. The
French loss Was thirty Killed The Chi
nese losses are not stated. The battle oc.
CURED on the 10th and nth Of last month.
ON hearing Of the affair the vloeroy dis
patched three gunboats with 1000 soldiers
10 restore order. The vioeroy also wired
the tsung II yamen asking what stems are
TO be taken. as he is quite unable 70 carry
out delimitation to the satisfaction OF the
French The news was brought by the
Queen Adelaide, which reached here To-
day.
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COMMERCIAL.

Cotton gained strength despite hear in
luences.
wheat was dull. corn firm and oats strong.
There was continued heavy buying for
foreign account; friction between Great
Britain and Germany is feared; reaction
in the last hour was caused by profit
taking
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DOMESTIC.

The democrats secured majorities OF the
committee to hear the governor and lleu-
tenant governor contests In Kentucky
The safo deposit box which was said to
contain the price Of the whalon-1ar
bribo has been opened and tho money de-
rcribad by Senator Iiarrell was found
therein.
Senator W, v Sullivan was nominated
for the short term 10 Mississippi.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-05
HISTORIES THROWN OUT.
Chicago VIII Not Teach of the
"wother Country"

Chicago, January 4.--Histories of Eng
land, furnished as supplementary reading
OF the seventh and eighth grades IN Chi
eago public schools. were thrown out by
the school management OF the board of
education today and the district superln-
tendents we're ordered to recommend other
books on English history which would
not contain any reference to England as
tina mother country" Trustee Keatins.
who is president of the Ancient Order of
Hieernans, led the movement which re-
suited in this action.
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American Exhibit. mt p.r,.

Ohieaso January ~ According 10
statistics contained by the Tribune there
Will be more than 1000 American exhibitors
az the Paris exposition. OF this numhar
nve-sixths are classified as exhibitors in
agriculture. mines. literature and period
Gals. science and fine arts, religious and
e,ner associations, schools, colleges. etc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-05
Thanks for Naval oa,cer..

Washington, january Representative
Bingham today introduced the following
Joint resolutions
Resolved, etc. That the thanks OF con-
gress are hereby rendered to Rear Admiral
William 7. Sampson and Commodore w.
5. Sehley and officers and men under them
for the obstruction OF the Spanish feet at
Santiago"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-05
SUMMARY OF TopAY,s INFORMANT News.


Houston school SUPPLEMENTARY wa.
taken M before the FRS, court Of appeals
and argued: was taken under sdvisement.
Hall tho capital needed for a cotton
mill at Rockdale has been subscribed.
Eighteen feet Of water at the mouth Of
The Brazos Is officially reported.
City Of Fort worth has been sued for
defaulted interest
Death watch has been set on the con-
dsmned murderers OF FL Paso.
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Court Martial Of Chaplain :

San Francisco, January 4.--Ths e5'
in the court martial OF Chaplain Y
U. s. A.. who Is accused Of intemF'
was concluded today. Medical me-
had attended the chaplain in otbsi
derosed that Shields was i'll ana
ulsnts had TO be prescribed for bin
session ended with the reading Of
lain Shields' statement which Vas
ersI denial of the charges made
him.
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FOREIGN.

NM. Guerln Buffet and Deroulede we're
sentenced 10 ten years Punishment by the
French senate.
The steamer Patria has been raised and
is now in position which is dangerous
to shipping.
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raANsyAA1..

The German steamer General has been
detained al Alden by British troops.
Reinforcement, have been sent 70 Cen
erai French, who hnds the Beers atColes-
burg very aes've aud strongly fortified.
Colonel Pitcher has rofrsatcd to sel-
mont. being unable 10 hold Douglass per
nianonfly.
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THE PATRIA RAISED.
yesscrs Position lis Now nangerou.
10 shipping.

London, January s--The Hamburg Amer
lean steamer Patrla, which caught fre in
the English channel November IL while
on her way from New York to Hamburg
and which was abandoned the following
day when all attempts 10 tow her 10 soma
port had failed, the vessel going ashore
between Walmer and the South poreland
en- the Kentlsh coast. was raised today.
she was subsequently fonndered however,
and nve persons were drowned. Tha
fatria's position Ia now more dangerous
TO shipping than ever.
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Chicago. January iTrustees OF the
sanitary district say they have no fear
OF The plans Of st. Louis to interfere
through the courts with the ufe OF the
draining canal Trustee Eckhardt said
y do not believe ST. Louis can pres nj
allegations against the canal which viii
induce any court in the land to Issue an
Injunction. The channel vi prove a
purifier TO both the Illinois and Mississippi
rivers, not pollution. Furthermore, the
canal is legally opsn under permit from
the war department believe ma orlty
OF tho ST. Louis people are MT In SYM
pathy with the fight few poll icians down
there are making"
Other trustees expressed similar views.
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Prizes for shnrthorn.,

Chicago. January 4.-The An
Shorthorn Breeders association
voted to offer $1,000 in prizes fog
horn cattle at the international cat
hibit.on to be held in Chicago nj
and $4,000 for prizes at the exhlbr.
Kansas City. which will probably Y
in October.
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rrer stn,e way impress.

Capetown, January 4.--rDtelli-
gence has been received hero from
the FREQ State to the effect that
President s5eyn has issued a proc
ismatIon declaring that every white
man. irrespective OF nationality, is
to be considered A hurgher and ia
liable 10 be compelled to night for
tho defense OF the country.
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watching Dani.h wc., ,na,..

St. Thomas, . W. l., January 4,-Ths
French nasship ceeeille. the British cruls.
er Prosperlne and the Russian cruiser
Duke Of Edinburgh are here, The latter
VIII stay seven weeks at this port,
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WASHINGTON.

Mr., Ban wants TO know where the
Pennsylvunis railroads pull Ia located,
The argument In the Roberts case vss
commenced before tho committee.
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A LARGE ARMY.
over sixty Thousand soldiers Nov,
In the phtIinpiucs

." INC Ihtilppiucs.
Washington, January with the ar
rival at Manila OF the transport Grant,
which left san Francisco on the aist with
the Twenty fourth volunteer Infantry.
General Otis will have command OF an
effective force OF about $1,000 men. Tho
army now in The Philippines aggregates
$500 mon. of which $1,000 are regular
troops and Si.5o0 are yolunteets. VITA
the arrival OF the Grsnt the ontiro yolun-
tcsr strength OF $4,000 men viii be ia the
philippines,
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steamer rio Murn wrec,,ea

Nictoria, B G.. January 4.--Ths steamer
Queen Adelaide brings news that thu
steamer Rio Mura was wrecked on omAi
cape She struck submerged rock and
soon afterward foundered.
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sonrrx County Sentiment.

Snyder, Texas, January 4. - The Pos.
correspondent has made thorough can
vass OF this section and finds that senti-
ment is nearly solid for Hon. J. W. Bailey
for the senate.