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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-04

on the North German Lloyd steamer
Kaiser Wilhelm H. His ticket was pur-
chased from Cesare Contls, we'll known
agent SASH Is described in the books o.
the company as being 20 years old. He
appeared in the Italian quarter with La
belle Theresa, and then when Bresci ap.
parently laid siege to the affections OF the
fair and nckle queen OF the reds, the stu
dent was not seen again. He seems 10
have been in the company which went on
its mission OF murder TO the shores OF
the old world. On the same steamer An
tonic Lama" who may have been Aa-
tonic Lena, tine baker arrested on the
other side as the aeconplice OF the assds-
Elm and known here as an anarchist OF t1e
most ardent hue. His friends say he
sailed from this port about May 10. He
disappeared from his familiar haurts
about that time, at least. On the same
steamer was Ra7faeo LENA. In this per
sonally conducted" excursion Of course,
Enrico Malatesta is credited with being
the managing director. Reports yesterday
from Cincinnati tell Of an effort of Mala-
tesla to get man to go from that city 10
kill the Italian king. He did MOI find the
willing tool there. but here, within a fen
miles of New York he discovered a man
willing 10 DO the bidding OF the arch
ccnspirator In the city Of New York he
Theresa, whose records were yesterday
looked up by the Italian agents. He sent
them across the seas by various steamers
and with instructions which meant death
to the heads which wore European crowns.
II was found yesterday that the woman
known as I-abelle Theresa was once mar
ried TO 4 man named Brugnoti, a maker
OF macaroni. The name lghina, by which
the woman was generally known. was Fer
maiden name. She had a daughter Ida
from whom the police yesterday were
seeking 10 get some information concern
ing the departure OF her mother for italy
Labelle Theresa Is gone
The woman arrested in Italy as Bresci'.
accomplice Is tall aud had brown har.
Labelle Theresa was both tall and fair
haired. This is unusual for an Italian
woman. She IS about &c years old. she
had been seen in company with Bresci
and disappeared when Bresei babe good
bye to his friends in Paterson.
Antonio Lana. who was often seen about
Paterson, has also disappeared
the country for ten miles on either side
lof the canal whereas the Maritime COM
Ipany's concession policing was TO be done
by the Nicaragusn government"
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MADE SECOND LIEuTENANrs.
All of the Appointces Have Excellent
Service Records.

Washington, August S.-The following
appointments of second lleutenants from
the regular army were made today. All
these men have excellent service record :
and have made uniformly high averages
In their examinations. The appointments
under tfv law follow the Yves Poiut class
and leave but eleven vacancies to be filled
IRON civil life, all of which have been
determined unon In the absence OF army
legislation by congress all vacancies OF
second lieutenants are disposed of until
1901: '1"o'
James p. Fecht, sergeant troop d, sixth
geant troop c. Fourth cavafryr, igaward
Calvert, first sergeant troop NJ, First
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COMMERCIAL.

Cotton spots off and futures also down.
An advance in quinlpe and morphine.
Poultry and eggs firm and higher
The stock market was featureess, ex-
eepting decline of several of the ia
vorite stocks.
Wheat closed at an advance of We; corn
was weak and declined; oats advanced;
provisions closed lower.
Failures for the week were 22S, against
1s2 last year; there is confidence among
buyers that the downward trend of prices
Is over.
Bank clearIngs were the lowest for two
years past
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Will MOVE TO DISMISS.
states VIII Not lie Held for Payment
of Bonds,

Oh BDhuh.
Washington. August 3.-The attorney
general today sent notices TO the astor-
ney generals of North Carolina South
Carolina. Louisiana and Florida that, in
compliance with the terms OF the sundry
civil act of June 8. 1900. he would submit
motions at the opening of the supreme
oour of the United States in October next
to dismiss the pending suits against these
several States TO recover the payment
of the principal and interest on certain
bonds and stocks given by them to the
United Safes.
The bonds came into the possession OF
the government in various ways. LARGE
proportion, however. were purchaspI hY
the secretary OF tho interior as trustj% OF
l.ccfan trust funds. as an investment
OF these funds. Many OF those trans
actions took place nifty years or more
ago. The amount involved Is said TO be
less than 81 .00o00b.
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The GonznIe. NIiII.

Gonzales, Texas. August al--The direc-
tors OF the Gonzales Cotton Mil company
have bought two twelve-acre lots fronting
on East avenue on the Aransas Pass track
half mile east OF the court house
mill engineer will be here on Monday next
aad they will then determine the exact
location OF the plant. The water quest on
IS an important factor in the matter AMI
they want to get as near the river as pos
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BIG STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
IT Will Run Vessels to the Orient
Extending TO AHin.

ST. Paul, August S.-Presdent James j.
Hills scheme for a big steamship line
to the orient seems TO have taken shape
In articles OF Incorporation filed with the
secretary Of state today by officers OF the
Great Northern Steamship company with
a capital stock of s6.o00,OO0. The incor-
porators and also the members OF the first
board Of directors are James j. Hill. d..
Miller, W. p. Clough, w. NJ Grover and
w. A. CLARK all OF the Great Northern
railway. The company will extend to
AsiA
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NEW CONCESSION.
II Is Perpetual and Gives Canal
Company IA Bettcr Deal.

Company Bettcr Deal.
New York, August 3.--John d. Crimmins
Of the syndicate formed TO construct an
interoceanic canal through Nicaragua un-
der the concession given by the govern
ment Of Nicaragua to Edward Eyre and
Edwin F. Cragin. the existence of which
was proclaimed yesterday by President
Zelaya, said that the company 10 con-
struct the canal organized under the laws
OF New Jersey would proceed to carry ont
the terms of Its contract without delay.
The capitol needed has been secured and
II the estimate of cost made by this gov
eminent is correct, the canal can be built
for the same money and probably for less,
This estimate Is about Sl30000,000 MIR.
Crimmins said that the company would
prefer 10 have the government leave the
&atter in the enmpanys hands. so as TO
permit a private construction and opera
ton of the canal for the benefit OF the
whole world
Mr.. Crimmns said: "our concession Is
perpetual 1t gives us the right to police
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CONSERVATION TO BE ABANDONED
Waco's Houses of Ill Repute to BE No
Longer Assembled in One HInce.

Waco, Texas, August IA crusade
against the social evil in this city has
resulted in an order by the city conn
Gil to abolish the Reservation" The
crusade was conducted by number of
ladies. who circulated petitions through
out the city asking the council to repeal
the ordinance establishing the Reserva-
ton and providing for license system.
The ordinance sought to he repealed was
enacted eleven years ago and under It
the abandoned women have been confined
to prescribed territory near the river
in the First ward. In response to thA
petition presented last night to the city
council that body instructed the ordi-
nance committee to bring in repeating
ordinance.
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SPORT.
The Brighton cup is to be run for toda,


School Trustee Andrew Dow gets out
"a injunction against the school board
The county democratic executive COM
mittee meets and appoints subcommittee
to conduct tae campaign.
Funeral services will be preached today
over the remains OF Morris D. Foote
The school trustees will provide a free
reader for the schools.
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THE cuERo COTTON MILLS.
Orders Given by Directors to Pro-
coed with the HnIIdinr

Orders Given by Directors to Pro-
coed with the building.
Cuero. Texas, August 3.--An important
meeting of the cotton mill directors was
held yesterday afternoon, A contract wi h
the Buchel Power ana Irrigation company
to furnish power for the mill, covering a
period Of five years with privilege OF
ten, was signed.
The building committee, c. G. Breeien.
otto Buchel, A. Hamilton and r. p.
James, having alrezdy employed Stewart
Srainer OF Charlotte, ~ G., an expert
cotton mill architect were directed 10 20
ahead with the plans OF the building,
which will be 75x125 feet. two stories, 81
brick.
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The Funeral of king Humbert.

Monza. August s.-The remains OF King
Humbert were today placed In caske,
OF walnut. covered with lead and glass
in such manner as to leave the face
exposed. The ceremony, which took place
in the presence OF che royal family. was
very touching.
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no DISCUSS YELLOW FEWER.
The Mississippi Hoard Of Health MiII
Meet at Meridian.

Jackson Miss, August 3.--The executive
committee OF the Mississippi State board
of health win nn,t in Meridian tomor-
row for the purpose Of discussing the
yellow fever Infection at Tampa, Fla. II
is not likely that a state quarantine VIII
be established until the action is forced
ty other States quarantlning against Mia
sissippl
Secretary Hunter received telegram
from Dr. Souohon VI the Louisiana board
this afternoon. stating that he had quar-
antined against Tampa and asking that
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WOODS LIST.
Several of the Deaths Were from
Yellow Fever.

Washington. August s-General Wood,
at Havana, has reported the following
deaths from July 20 to July 80;
Santiago. July s0.--PrlvRte Harry
Shnfer, Fifth infantry, typhoid fever
Columbia Barracks, July 2s.-Private
John Schrantz. Second artillery.
Pnar del Rio. July 2l,- Commissary
Sergeant Francisco Docasenhrool, First
Infantry July 25. Private Edward Weleh.
First infantry, and Corporal William
Fisher. First infantry.
Mgtanzas, July 25.--Prlvate John Sto-
ner, Second cavalry all OF yellow fever.
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POLITICAL.

Mr. Bryan has completed his speech OF
acceptance; it viii deal principally with
Imperialism as the paramount issue
The net democratic majority in North
Carolina was 59,55S. thirty eight demo-
cratic State senators and ninety-fiye rep
resentatiyes were elected
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Very Annrehen.Iy-.

Savannah. Ga, August s.--This city is
very apprehensive over the report of an
outbreak of yellow fever at Tampa, FLA
The board of health is ready to enforce
rigid quarantine should the situation de-
maEd il. The commercial relations be-
tween here and Tampa are very close.
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THE RAILROADS.

New York Merchants association rates
effective today on association lines.
New automatic coupler law in effect
ToXarkana- Shreveport meeting called
for st. Louis August indefinitely post
Doned,
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FOREIGN.

Bubonic plague has appeared in Lon
don there have been four cases and two
deaths,
The man who attempted to assassinate
the shah was moro communicative re-
gard.ng the Cline, confessing his dent-
~.
King Victor Emmanuel has issued an
address.
The body OF King Humbert was placed
in a coffin with touching ceremonies.
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rrominent rnsrengcrs Cor chlna.

San Francisco, Cal, August S.-The
steamer America Maru sailed this after
noon for the Orient via Honolulu There
are number of prominent passengers on
board, including Brgadler General James
II. Wilson, who arrived from Cuba last
night, and w, w. RockhiI. commissioner
from the United States TO China.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-04
TEXAS POLITICS.

1. W. Stephens was nominated for the
court of civil appeals on the nfty-third
ballot.
Dallas republicans are stirred up over
the action of the Green committee in ex-
polling Hawley men.
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District Aycrnrrn.
Hard Rain nj sherman.

Sherman, Grayson County, Texas August g.
About O'Clock this afternoon this section
was visited by the hardest rainfall that has
occurred for several months Streets were
literally flooded and for a while a cloud
burst seemed imminent
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Mississippi protect Louisiana against pas
sengers coming through Alabama The
mississippi board has only $4,000 per
year for expenses and quarantine will
necessarily be very limited
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sesssssssssssssssssssss.ssssss

sble and still be near the town and the
railroads. The Austin correspondent in
yesterdays Post puts the capital stock OF
che mill company at $4,000, when It is
Sl25,Q00. and Is chartered for that amount.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-04

WASHINGTON. Mrs. Ella NJ. Plat an
artist Of this city, has Instituted SUIT in
the District supreme court for $50, 600 dam
ages FOR breach OF promise against Major
George a, Armes, a retired United States
army officer.
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WEATHER IMPORTATION.


Washington. August 3.--Eastern Texas
Local rains in eastern. fair In western portion
Saturday and Sunday: cooler in northeast
portion Saturday; light to fresh southeasterly
winds.
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DOMESTIC.

There was nothing sensational in the
trial OF the Caleb Powers case. most OF
the testimony h@ng in rebuttal.
One daath from yellow fever is reported
AZ Tampa. Fla, and two other cases.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-04
WIN Grant Amnesty 10 poxer..

Shanghai. August S.--Li Hung Chang
is preparing a proclamation granting vir-
tual amnesty TO Boxers on condition that
they cease creating disturbances.
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sleepers through the beautiful ozarks.
Write us. room 72o, Century building
St Louis. for our new illustrated desorin-
tive pamphlets, entitled: THE Top OF
the ozarks," and there is something 20
see along the Frisco Lipe
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Hanged for Double Murder.

Richmond, Va, August 3-Grant Reed
coloTed, was hanged at Madison court
house today. His crime was double
one-the murder OF his wife and her
father
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Hn. E.tnllnhed auarantine.

New Orleans, August 3.The Louisiana
State board OF health has established
quarantine against Tampa, Fla, on ac-
count OF yellow fever at that place
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rotton Rcr,ou nuIletin.

United States department OF agriculture.
weather bureau. cotton region Bulletin for
the twenty-four hours ending at a. al.
10Th meridian time. yesterday:
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1etter--No euro No Pay.

Your druggist will refund your money II
Paso Ointment fails to cure you. 80 cents
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GenernI observation.

Observations taken at all stations by tne
United States weather bureau. at D. IN.
Yesterday 18th meridian time.
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the country for ten miles on either side
Of the canal whereas the Maritime COM
pany's concession policing was TO be done
by the Nicaragusn government"
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years past.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
THE DAY HoNoRED IN PARIS,

Paris, Feb. 22-The American University
Dinner Club gave banquet this evening in
honor of Washngton's Birthday at the Hotel
Continental which brought together many
members of the American colony and a goodly
number of invited guests from French official
circles. The hall decorated with American
and French flags and this elected frequent ref
erences by the speakers to the happy condition
of friendship existing between the two re-
publics United States Ambassador Porter pre-
sided and, pointing to the intertwined flags, said
that they recalled 1.-The alliance of old and the
friendship of to-day"
A quartet of Yale students from the Students
Quarter furnished musical entertainment.
Nj. Georges Leagues, Minister of Public In
structon. responded to the toast THE French
Universities" Baron dEstournelles de Con-
slant. who was a member of the French dele
cation to the International Peace Conference at
The Hague, spoke eloquently in response to
Washington in War and in Peace" The toast
to The American Universities" brought forth
a happy reply from NJ. Lard, Director OF Edu-
cation. Robert Fleury spoke of 'French ana
American Art; Colonel John Jacob Astor re-
sponded for The United States and EXpan-
sion" and THE Paris Exhibition of l9o0 was
ably dealt with by Professor BENJAMIN u
Woodward, United States Assistant Commas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
THE DAY AT THE COLLEGES.
SNOW FIGHT AT YALE-DINNER AT COR
NELL-ATHLETIC GAMES AT PRINCETON.

n
New-Hayen. Conn, Feb. 22-The sophomores and
freshmen at Yale to-day celebrated the holiday
with the old time fight, in spite of warnings
from the faculty. The second year men, wearing
tail hats were followed by the freshmen and
peted with snow through the centre of the city.
Later q fierce rush took place at the fence. the
sophomores holding the rails against the attack.
In the rush the students abandoned snow, and
used mud, until many of the men were plastereti
from head to foot. Donald Thompson, a freshman
from Aesany 81 e "sS agd 'n9 9see
Green, of Belvidere, n. j., another freshman. was
also arrested for resisting an OHlcer. Both were
released on bonds.
Ithaca y. Y, Feb. 22.-Cornelrs freshman dinner
passed off quietly. The freshmen anticipated
trouble. owing to the sophomores having kidnapped
their president Tuesday night, and had police
men on hand maintain order. There no
collision between the students and officers The
sophomores allowed the freshmen's president to at
tend the dinner with the other members of his
class
Princeton N j. Feb. 22.-The annual indoor meet
of the University Athletic Association and gym
nasium team held this afternoon. Interesting
features the Leschelle performance by Noun
tain. Katzenbach and Feagles, and the high jump
in which Carroll 90. first prize, his actual
jump being feet II inches. The sophomore fresh
man wrestling contest was won by the freshmen.
man. 90. Won against G. Maverick, 08; in the mid
dleweght match ]. w. ,Ames. 'o3, won against G.
Hodgman, 'O3. won over R. r. Sheffield, 'O2.
Middletown. Conn, Feb. 22.-For the second time
in the history of Wesleyan the freshmen failed to
fire the Douglass cannon Washington's Birth
day cannon that party of freshmen carried
to the campus shortly after o'clock quick
~ captured, but few minutes later larger party
of freshmen appeared with the Douglass cannon
drawn by two horses. The sophomores succeeded
in spking it, however The real scrimmage oc-
CURED when third party Of freshmen appeared
at 1915 o'clock with a smaller cannon Four of
the injured, Hartzell. the football player
and Lufkin. the baseball pitcher. being among
the number.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23

answered Assemblyman Brennan, "and ssA
gentleman would not consider them "a I'M
portant."
What you may think as not important" an
swered Mr.. McKeown. Il should consider poaSi
bly, very important. and therefore there
should be a hearing granted on this bill"
Here Mr.. Aids came to the aid OF Mr. Rrs,
nan. You can examine this bill after II "a
printed" he said to Mr.. McKeOwn. snootbl,-
"and then IL you are dissatisfied you can bavs
this bill recommitted."
Speaker Nixon then put the motion thar The
bill should be reported forthwith" as amended
and declared the bill amended.
What surprised some people was that tha
New-York Republican Assembymen. Davis
Weekes. Henry. Slater and FalIOws. did not Ali
Assemblyman McKeOwn to get hearing upon
a bill which affects the interests of New Yorkss
taxpayers so deeply. Governor Roosevelt took
considerable pains last fall to bring about ths
nomination Of certain Republican friends for
Assemblymen, and as he is known 10 look WITH
disfavOr upon the Brennan bridge. il was ex-
pected that some OF the New York Repu bIicap
Assemblymen therefore would manifest their
opposition to IT,
The bill, after interval Of three legislative
days, be acted upon finally. It thus NAV
soon reach the Senate.