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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
CONCERNING pELAeoA BAY.


The South African war has brought
Delsgoa bay into public Interest On it
is situate the splendid hsrbor OF Lourenzo
Marquez. which opens the way through
the Portuguese state OF East Africa to
the Transvaal for trsnsoceanic communi
cation with the outside world From Lou
renzo Marauez to tho border OF the South
African country the distance by rail is
about fifty miles. The strategic impor-
lance OF Delsgoa bay Is. therefore read
lily Understood With Portugal presery
ing an attitude Of strict neutrality and
the port OF Lourenzo Marquee open TO the
carrying trade OF neutral powers. the
Beers have a base Of supplies II the bay
belonged to tho Beers. the British would
OF course blockade It and the Transvaal
republics he bottled up or, II Great Britain
owned It, the consequences would be the
came.
Great Britain once claimed tho bay by
virtue Of a concession had from chief
OF East Africa by a British exploring
expedition. Portugal set M a counter
claim predicated upon the declaration OF
prior occupancy, which had been disputed
by native tribes and was admitted to give
but precarious title. In 1875 these claims
we're submitted to the arbitration OF presi-
dent Mcmahon. who decided in favor OF
tho claim OF Portugal The right OF pre-
emption, however. by the terms of the
agreement to arbitrate. rested in the de-
81 hk M
in Great Britain and protects her against
any other state desiring to purchase the
territory. II Portugal shall not be tempt
ed to SELL the port remains neutral and
open
The United States has an interest In
Deagoa bay. as explained by the New
York Times
Tho railway from that port 10 Pretoria.
which makes the former such "A desirable
acquisition at present TO Great Britain, was
opened IN 1894. large part OF II was built
by citilens OF this country In 1888 Colonel
McMurdo, an American citizen, obtained
from the Portuguese government conccs-
sion to build line OF railway from l.ourenzc
Marquee to Komatipoort on the Trnnsvaa
border, Four years later he formed com
pany TO build the line and commenced the
work This was pushed forward rapidly. bu
before IL was finished Colonel McMurdo died
Thereupon tho Portuguese government, TAX
Ing advantage OF a technical breach OF con
tract because OF the non-complotion OF Thu
line. cancelled tho concession and conhscate,
the railway. THIS was on Juno "a, 1859. Thu
shareholders protested, and after vigorou
representations on the part OF the British
and United States governments, Portugal con
sentod, after long delays, to refer the matte
to arbitration Tho Swiss court was appoint
ed for this purpose, and Is now considering
tina evidence II is expected that Il viii an
nouuCo Its decision In the course OF n few
weeks and that 1t will be in favor OF tn
shareholders,
II the Beers feel any concern about tn,
probable disposition OF Delagoa bay an
the shutting of OF this vitality importan
medium OF communication with the mar
kcts OF the outside world, they have no
indicated 1t. The situation for then
meanwhile Is nevertheless full OF menace
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
SHORT NEWS STORIES.

NEW loRK,-Gencral J. W. Davis. goy-
ernor Of Puerto Rico. has arrived here.
PiNEVll.LE. Ore. As result Of a drunken
quarrel az the Piute indian camp, Matthew
Wewa Killed his wife and fatally wounded
then killed himself
ATLANTA, Ga, Governor Gambler has
yommuted tho death sentence Imposed upon
waiter G. HRnnell ths railroad agent ~
NienNood, who killed Postmaster Thompsoa
OF that place several months ago
ChARLEsToN. $ C.--Charles Wilson and
1aef ariah Singleton, negroes. were hsnsss
mere. Wilson Killed white solder IN ssn.
Iemher lses. and singleton Killed a negro
companion In a gambling quarrel last So
NEWPORT NEWS. Wv. W Wat, uas
tsken from the station house 4 a NOR ..riv
sno shot to death for crimipally asssultin :
". simpson, wife Of an employs ~
ne shipyard She had prsviousir even ~
man something 10 ear and he came ostsnsihI,.
10 thank her for her Kindness
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
wErcHrY WITH srcNrrIcASoE.


The emperor In recent speech 10 Of
ncers OF his army submitted the significant
announcement that the Integrity" Of Ger
many could not be sustained without n
powerful navy, Incidents OF recent occur
renee show the empcror's declaration TO
have been both true and timely.
few days ago the Bundesrath, a mer-
chairman Of the German East African
line. was seized by the British cruiser
Magiecienne OF Delagoa Bay, Germany
represented that the Bundesrath's cargo
was not contraband. Instead OF return
Ing an explanation the British authori-
ties have practically ignored German rep.
resentations. At any rate the amende
honorable is tied up in the diplomatl,
refuge OF procrastlnation. In the mean.
time the imperial mail steamer General
has been detained at Alden. boarded b,
British troops aud made to discharge IL,
cargo Notwithstanding its manifest re.
yesled no contraband.
It Is reported on good authority ma
the repeated seizure Of German vessels
not one Of which has been subject e
ruoIestation by authority OF internationa
lay, has prompted the emperor to de
nopnee the proceeding an unwarrantet
outrage that Great Britain would not hay
dared hut for the impotency OF the Ger
mar navy. The German press shares tn
'ndisnssion 81 the emperor aud has ap
piled 90 much beat to the thsrmomets
o. national semper that Il IL scarinl
hfresly toward the fever line
There il about a. much basic affection
b~t*esn crext Rsitsip aud Germany .
thsrs y bstr,en the lion and the tiger
1hsy hsvs only been content 10 cocup
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
THE FIRE RECORD.
Residence at Taylor

Taylor, Texas, January 5.-This morning
at 10 o'clock the residence of Mr.. Walter
Cougbran. on Talbot street, between Sixth
and Seventh, was totally destroyed by FIRE.
The origin of the fire is not definitely
known, but is supposed to have been from
defective fue. The house was situated
on the lot adjoining the Christian church
and for while endangered that handsome
structure, but the prompt action of the
fire department confined the flames, Loss
$500; insured in the Phoenix OF Brooklyn
for $40n
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
vIRULENT ATTACKS.
Nationalist Organs Say the Govern.
ment IL the Army's Enemy

Paris, January 6,-The nationalist prest
mas become so virulent in its attacks upon
the government, which it does not hesitate
to stigmatizo as the enemy of the army.
that the authorities have decided upot
the serious step of excluding such papers
from military barracks.
Tho uneasiness which prevailed early
In the week over the disclosures regarding
the alleged secret treaty between Ger
many Great Britain and Portugal has dts
appeared in official circles. because not
only Is such treaty regarded now as
non-existing' but II is also believed to be
impossible of contamination even II true
owing to state OF public feeling in Por-
tngal and Germany, The attitude OF the
German press toward the Bundesrath seiz-
ure is largely reproduced here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06

Mules stampede horses stampede and
freight cars stampede In South Africa. AT
Colesburg The other day a lot OF railroad
trucks loaded with toodstuifs got away from
tho British and III out down the heavy grade
track as fast as they could turn wheel for
the Boer lines at the foot OF the hills. A
detachment OF British soldiers undertook 20
reclaim the valuable cargo, but were shelled
back TO their lines by the watchful Beers.
At last accounts neither side had been able
to get the goods. These may, without strain
Ing the smile. be set down as a real bone
OF contention between the hungry doss OF
war,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
FROM THE CAPITAL eff
City Council Again Refused to Aoa,.,,,.
Money to Pay interest.
ANNUAL REPORT ON STATE INSANE All
Seven Hundred ana Thirty-fo..
tients at the End OF Octobe,-.5o
Texas Corporations Chart.,..

Austin, Texas. January 9Th. .
council met in regular session last n
and once more refused to pass tn n.
nance appropriating the necessary Ana
to pay the January interest on n. n
bonds. The contention OF those y.,s'
against this ordinance is that whils NJ
is money enough in the treasury "a {
this interest 1t does not belong 10 n. !,
terest fund and that they object "a Nh
ferring it to that fund because It 1, &.
ed for other purposes.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
NOTES

State Senator Barry Miller of psil'
In the city.
Captain Bill Mcdonald Of the ~
service is here on business with in'
iutant generals office:
The governor today requested me
correspondent TO again give notice 70
people that there Is yet room for lso =
tional patients at the Southwestern :.
sane asylum. San Antonio. and 70 X
upon II that the insane be sent w.
county jails and poor farms to w.
stitntion. as they may he properly X
for This is the third notice Of w Z
that the governor has publicly given
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
Voluntary pnnkruptcy.

sherman. Texas. January 5.-Today f.
w T. Barton. proprietor Of the retail
grocery establishment operated under the
name of Burton a. Burton, filed an appli-
cation for voluntary bankruptcy. The
closing of this concerns doors was a sur
prise in business circles. as it was one
of the most popular grocery houses in the
city
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06

today began its investigation OF the
charges OF bribery made in connection
with the election OF Senator Clark OF Mon
tana. After hearing the preliminary
statement the committee held an executive
session TO decide on the status Of the pa
pers before II but after considerable dis
cussion OF the points adjourned without
acticn. The hearing Of testimony will
begin tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
Change in Firm.

Ennis. Texas, January 5.-A. NJ. Good
win OF the grocery firm OF Goodwin &
Vickery in this city has sold his interest
TO F. c. Vickery, who will continue the
business.
The Nj Latimer building has been com
pleted and will be occupied January 10 by
the dry goods firm of Rushing e. Murdoch.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
Tan Not Get American Meot

London, January S.--owng to the with
drawal OF the Transatlantic liners for use
as transports and the consequent non-ar-
rival OF the American meat. butchers mere
have the most difficulty procuring supple,
and are advancing prices pence to 3
pence per Mound
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06

iolisd, Texas. January s-pr. lie Master
ara wife will leave for New York next
Friday
Misses Gold and Dennis Of Tennessee
ene nave been on an extended visit Ia
o. l. Dennis. have gone home
'ooge L Brown and wife returned a,
NoN9AY from weeks Welt 10 hts father
al San Marcos
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
INSANE ASYLUM Rrpo,, !

Following is a synopsis of the reso,, .
Superintendent Worsham of the stay I
sane asylum
In compliance with the law rov,,,.l
this institution. have the honor IA .
init for your consideration the follo,s]
report for the year ending October 81 NJ
The movement of population is show, .
the following table:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06

New York, January S,--Touro Robsr,.o,
we president Of the American Bank Nots
company. died suddenly Of heart dise,,.
today in this. CITY The deceased was ~.
81 the hest known printing AUTHORITIES, in
re ooupfry ard pioneer IN the hank
roe business His father, Colonel Will
m,h robertson vas aide De camp 81 G.n.
~. gseksons stan at ths hattie Of New
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
stock Sold.

Calvert, Texas, January 5.--Mr. Cooper
Allen, formerly connected with the Arm Of
Gibson, Allen and Connaughton, has pur-
chased the stock OF hardware from Mr..
J. p. Fuller and will continue the business.
Mr.. Fuller contemplates moving to an
nther State
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
CHARTERED.

The following charters were hled h J
secretary of state today:
The Fairfield Mercantile compan!
Fairfield: capital stock $4,000. -
The Pecan Valley Presbyterian ena'
at Bucket, Coleman county; no cay
stock
The Schureman- Fall Lumber compsMi
Houston. Texas capital stock ssS'v''I
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
BUSINESS MATTERS.
Change in Firm.

Richmond, Texas, January 5.-The old
business owned and run by
August Meyers will hereafter be run in the
name OF c. D. Myers & Co.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
Mi.tro, a. one, NJ eoiumbu'

Columbus. Texas. January 5,--NF !
Bros. have purchased the Q, Hanp1
stock Of merchandise from me ls.|
States marshal. which they have so's' N
with their stock they hsve remnFr1 "
= Grange aud viii open here iop''
mourning.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
Lumber Yard sold.

Louise Texas, January 5.-Mr. George
Appling has purchased from Mr.. G. NJ.
Sadler the lumber yard at this place and
will soon put in full line of lumber.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06

st. Louis does not relish tho idea Of sit
ting supin.ly on the bank Of the Mississippi
holding It's aristocratic nose while Chicago
sewage flows By.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
OTHER BLAZEs.

The school house at Novice. Lamar eoun
ty, was burned. 1t is TO be rebuilt at once.
The residence OF William Whitfll az
Alma burned Tuesday night; no insurance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06

The British can silence Boar guns and the
Beers can reciprocate the compliment. but
tho artillery has not yet been invented that
can silence the century crank.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
comm.rc,., uo,,, 49,,

Columbus, Miss. January s.--A 40
ms morning Are is raging IN the Com
meroisl hotel block ana indication. ar.
that the entire block will be DESTROYED.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06

1t will take the beieaguered British troops
a long time 10 escape Ladysmith at the rate
Of six horsemen at a time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
Telephone Numbers: s ss.sss,., "a

The city.The Post Ia delivered TO any part Of the
ey BY carriers. per month. si.ooi thres months
$500; SIX months. 5000; one year, $500,
NJ Theodors BsrIng has charge Of the city
circulation and collecting Messrs. Theodore
bering. Chss Lott and Paul Hobby are the su.
thorrsd collectors OF all city bills doth ssvsriis
raid 70 any one other than those named, unless
special written authority signed by the business
manager Is shown. Al accounts OF any size
should be paid BY check In favor Of This Hous.
ton Printing Company.
Subscribers falling to receivs Ths Pest regularly
will please notify the Office promptly. Every
paper is expected TO BE- delivered rot later than
6;so o'clock a.
Under no circumstances Will orders given by
employees on the office be recognized and
paid. or accepted In payment Of accounts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06

Tbs Montana senator Ia said TO be the
richest man In the American senate. II is
charged that he 20, there by the iudicious
expenditure Of hocdls. Texas does not ssrirs
20 such distinction.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06

Austin s Soins through . tsmnee, ~ rr,m
inaton and rscrinipation ia the adjustment
Of liz dam row.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06

bankruptcy act 10 no reason why the fact
should be cited TO encourage others 10 do so.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06

The bubcuic plague Is one Of the blessing
that promise TO follow colonial expansion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06

Secretary Gage will have TO explain. II the
explanation IL not satisfactory he Will he sx-
pedftiorisly scapegoated.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
cecn Rhodes brother shook lAdy,mlth.

Mother Co, ntry' English histories have
been taken by the serum OF the neck and cata-
quilted out Of the Chicago public schools.
Hereafter histories that make reference 10
Great Britain as the mother country" will
md no place in the supplementary reading
course of the Seventh aud Eighth grades.
The move to "efface" the mother country
books was led by trustee who is president
OF the Ancient Order OF Hibernians.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06

Because sons very respectable peopl. hsv.
escaped their er-di,ors BY recourse 70 the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
The CLARK cnnte.,.

washington, January s--Th. ..n.t.
committee on privileges and elections
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06

The Location OF rice mill In Houston Is
most satisfactory event in two very i'm.
por,ant respects. First. II Is business adj.
mission that the growth OF rice in South
east Texas Is permanent and valuable In
dustry Second, that Houston lie the best
and most desirable point at which to estab-
ish mills and factories in all this vast sec.
tlnn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06

The generous rains keep on pouring n good
season into the ground.
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Mr. II II. Cherry of Hastings. Neb.. !,
visiting his brother, n n. Cherry O, th,s
city Mr. Cherry is very much impressai
with the Texas roast country ana s.va
Wehther conditions hero are in m,rlra
contrast with the snow. sleei and Mi,
Sardy weather that prevailed IN Nehrsss /,
l"s' prior to his departure for Houston.
-
Mr. A. 5 Addison Of Shepherd, Texas
was in the city yesterday en- route - ~,
home rom trip TO points in the wes,.
s'n PORTION OF the state, He paid The Post
Pheasant call during the dav
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1900-05-16
The Independent Farmer

The farmer does not have to solicit
the patronage OF any one. He does not
have to enter into competition and strife
with his reighbors like the merchant;
be does not have to warp the truth like
some people. In fact, he can be the most
independent man on Gods green earth
il he manages his affairs in business
like manner. He has more time and
equal opportunities for improving his
mind; he has less allurement for COL
rupting his morals, and his occupation
is conducive to the highest development
Of his physical powers. He can be on in
innate terms with his whole family at
peace with the world, and can worship
God "under his own fig tree, none dsr.
ing to modest or make him afraid :"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1900-05-16
Never Admit Defent.

Never admit defeat or poverty,
though you seem TO be down and have
not a cent. Stoutly assert your divine
right to be a man, to hold your head
up and look the world In the face. Step
bravely to the front whatever opposes,
and the world will make way for you.
No one will insist upon your rights
while you yourself doubt that you pos
sess the qualities requisite for success.
Never allow yourself TO be a traitor
TO your own cause by undermining
your self confidence.
There never was time before when
persistent, original force was so much
In demand as now. The namby pam
by, nerveless man has little show In
the hustllng world of today. In the
twentieth century a man must either
push or be pushed.
Every one admires the man who can
assert his rights and has the power
to demand and take them II denied to
him. No one can respect the man who
sinks In the rear and apologies for
being In the world. Negative virtues
are of no use in winning ones way.
1t is the positive man, the man with
original energy and push, that FORCES
to the front-Success.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1900-05-16

A singular custom prevails In Chile
which in these days of aseptic pre-
cautions will cause a shudder among
those who see infection lurking In ev-
cry detail of life. 1t is called straw
fashion:
At the close Of a dinner the cloth is
removed, and there is placed upon the
table an immense bowl into which are
emptied half q dozen bottles Of Bor-
deaux wine, four of cherry and two Of
rum, besides sugar and nutmeg. Into
this mixture is put very large straw
berry, which floats upon the surface.
The bowl is provided with two ham
dies. These are used to lift the vessel
and tilt II so that the strawberry may
be brought near the edge and sucked
into the mouth. This would appear IN
easy feat, but 1t is difficult one, as
the fruit rolls over when touched with
the lips. The contestant in the effort
swallows q considerable quantity of
the liquid connection.
This Is the reason for the game, for
the bowl is passed from one to the 9TH
er many times in succession before the
strawberry is captured. When that
moment finally arrives, all of the
guests have reached a ripe stage Of
hilarity. This is the game as 1t Is
played among the higher classes.
Among those Of n lower social standing
the fiery liquor of the country Is sub
stltuted for wine. With them straw
berry fishing develops into function
compared to which a fighting mixed
ale party in this town is the recreation
Of a group of peace seeking Quakers.
New York Sun.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1900-05-16
Dewey Gave Her A 0aveI.

Admiral Dewey has presented to Mrs.
Lizzie 5. Bedding, regent OF Sarah Trum-
bull chapter, Daughters of the American
Revolution, Of Rockville, Conn.,, for the
use of the chapter, gavel, made from
teakwood taken from the port side Of the
flagship Olympia while under repairs at
the ChaIlestown yard. It's artistic beau.
ty and historical value, together with the
personal favor conferred, is much app-e-
ciated by the Daughters OF the Rockville
chapter. The gavel is small and espe-
cially adapted for the use Of a woman.
The shape is novel, the handle being
tastefully beaded, and the head carved in
handsome figure. The gavel is in
closed in handsome box.-Springfeld
Mass. Republican.