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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-10
A CONSTITUTIONAL CONTEST.
New Organic Law in Alabama Is Beset
with Opposition.

New Organic Law in Alabama Is Beset
with Opposition.
Montgomery, Ala. November 9.-Monday
the citzens Of Alabama viii vote for the
ratification or the rejection Of the cousttu-
ton formulated by the late constitutional
Convention. For several weeks a warm
campaign has been waglng and the people
have been fully Informed as 10 the pro-
visions Of the proposed instrument Tue
calling Of the constitutional convention was
n measure Of the democratic party, but
on the question of ratification neither the
democrats nor the republicans nave applied
the party lash. Many prominent repub-
hcans iayor the adoption OF the new Or
ganic law, while mgny influential demo-
c 0ts are opposing X,
The proposed constitution has for its
maI purpose he distranchisement OF the
negro and at the same time to leave the
ballots In the hands Of every white man
IN the state The advocates OF the rev
Instrument say that this will be brought
abo by the adoption OF the proposed con
sutution II provides for a lieutenant gov
crnor, Increases the terms OF state Off
GERS 20 four years lovers the limit or
taxation and makes many other changes
from the fundamental law under which
the state Is now being governed. Both
sides claim victory, but from the best
sources Of information the qew constitution
win carry by majority exceeding 25,00O
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NEVER HAD AooPY OF THE TREATY.

United States Government Kept In DARK
Also Regarding Manchurian Deal
Washington, November 9.-The state de-
partmcnt never has had copy OF the
treaty negotiated by Ii Hung Chang and
the Russian agent at Pekln relative 10
ianchurla. to which reference was made
in the public account Of ii Hung Changs
death. This government naturally has
kept close watch on developments in
that quarter, having, next to japan, per-
haps a larger legitimate interes, than any
country other than the two principals 10
the treaty.
As the negotiations have been proceed
Ing for months f. Is unavoidable tnat some
details should leak ont so that all the
powers signatory to the protocol have
what is believed to be generally accurate
idea OF the scope Of the proposed convcn-
ton, which has now been blocked by the
death Of III Hung Chang. LIclullv this
government Is accepting INC Russian
pledges Of Il purpose 10 withdraw from
Manchurla In q reasonable time MS bona
hdc aud finds no reaso e. question the
integrity Of the Russian purpose.
Meanwhile, following a practc. inaugu-
rated i've or six years ago, q United States
warship. the Ncksburg. has been ordered
10 winter az Mn ChWNng, the principal
port Of Manchura.
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PARTICULARS OF SEIZURE
FRENCH SQUADRON WELCOMED AT
MlTYLENE.
TeIearaphio Communication with Con-
startinopIe Restored-No Formal No
tification Of SuItan's Acceptance.

Paris November 9.-Admiral Caillard has
telegraphed particulars of the seizure of
tne customs at the principal port of the
island of Mityleue He says that in conse-
quence of the sympathetic welcome ex-
tended to his squadron he landed only
single company OF marines. who were re-
ceiyed with marked confidence by all the
inhabitants.
Telegraphlr communication between Con-
stanuuople and Autylene is now restored
The latest dispatches from NJ. Baptiste
councillor Of the French legation at Con-
stantlnople, notifies the French government
that the porte has handed him the drafts
Of the customs covering the entire Lorando
claim and payable monthly from February
/, 1902, TO May l. 1903
The foreign minister. NJ Del Casse has
not vet received the announcement that
the sultan has signed the trade executing
his engagements So soon as IL arrives
a cable dispatch will be sent to Admiral
Caillnrd instrucuug him to leave the island
of Mitylene
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B0RDEN'S EXPLANATION.
NOT GOING TO SHOULDER ENTIRE
PRINT CLOTHS MARKET.
CompleteY Satisfied with the Situation
and the Proposed Reduction in
Wages Is Not d Breakdown.

New York, November ON. c. D. Borden
has been interviewed regarding his acton
in reducing wages 10 per cent at his Fan
River mills and thus placing his print
cloths factories in Massachusetts nearly on
basis with those controlled by the mem.
hers Of the Fan River Manufacturers as
ISOLATION In explaining the motives which
induced him to order the reduction in
wages, Mr.. Borden said:
Il am completely satisfied with the
situation Ny action In reducing wages Is
no backdown it simply means that will
pay no higher than the market prices for
anything ! buy, be 1t labor or anything
elle
The fact remaius that when took
up print cloths the price was 29sc and 1t
Is now &c on the other manufacturers own
shaving; and II could have been higher
had the other manufacturers shown any
disposition to secure that end. am not
going TO fhoulder the entire print market
however; IL they think so, thev are mis-.
taken, / will pay no MORE for what /
buy than other people, and can sell as
low as any Of them"
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BORDEN'S LATEST MOVE
has CUT THE PRICE OF PRINT
CLOTHS NOW.
Privilege Of Purchasing at 15-1oc Em-
tended Brokers and Printers in Sew
eral Leading Cities.

Fall River, Mass, November 9--M, c. D.
Borden, through his local representatives.,
is Offering to sell goods to any one VINO
viii buy them at . l5.lGc a yard An the
brokers in this city have been given
chance to purchase, and It is understood
that the same opportunity has been given
to printers in New York and Philadelphia
The goods which are now being placed
upon the market at reduced prices are the
contracts which the American Printing
company has made during tho last few
weeks and as many Of them were made
at to 31sc the move is considered an at
tempt TO bear the market
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EXPOSED 10 MuoH HAapsHIP.

CAPTIVE Missionary. and Companion
Forced to Move Continuously.
soma, Bulgaria. November o.-The latest
ietter received from Miss Ellen NJ Stone,
the captive American missionary, says she
IL exposed 10 much hardship and suffering
owing to the constant movements OF the
band over the hills and plains. In copse-
qrence Of the activity which has lately been
increased by the Bulgarian troops, the
condition Of MmA. Tsilka. Miss Stone S
companion, IS even more pltlable, owing 10
her expected accouchment. The belief that
bliss Stone Ia concealed In a village Is
thus discredited, as Is the reported birth
" q child to Nine. Tsilka. The monastery
Of Rito was searched by the authorities, as
she prisoners were reported TO be con.
cseled there. Troops are also searching the
neighboring hills.
o~rsn General Dickinson conferred to-
nj. Daneff at The Bulgarian for
and u Is understood thst Mr.,
ode representations against
OF the troops,
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football and during the two twenty
minutes halves there was some clever tack
ling, swift kicking and high class rushing
ana huckng. A good crowd was present.
The ladies predominating and the contesA
was thoroughly enjoyed The colors OF tue
High schoel-orangc and black-Yere much
IN evidence and the boys justified the opin'
Ions Of their hackers by walking away With
the game, the score being 20 o. the scor-
Ing being done IN the first half.
Several Of the BOYS were laid out az
intervals during the game. Out all returned
to play with the exception of John Wool
ford, who wrcnched his back and was
forced 10 retire
The referee was Mr.. S. T. sam and the
umpire Mr.. Kari Drupsedow. and theY
performed their duties in manner salts
factory to all
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Inn Finished Last.

New York, November Gimp was badly
beaten In the Farmlngdale handicap today,
she was fayorlte at to 5, while Dom
Paul and Advance Guard were about equal
choices at to /. Imp was interfered with
and knocked back ut the start and was In
the ruck most OF the way BY dint OF
har dridlng Odom got her into third place
al the head Of the stretch, but the early
effort told and she was last at the end,
Dom Paul winning,
Seven furlOngs selllng-Iamp o'Lee, Ben
Battle, The Rogue. Time l:2S %.
Mile and seventy yards, selling Trebor,
Nitrate, Aithea Time 1;48 As.
The Creedmoor handicap, Ave and a half
furlongs renagra, q. Whittier, Mary
Worth Time j, 0S 20.
The Farmlngdule handicap, mile and a
sixteenth Dom Paul Ben McD'Hui, Hand.
icapper. Time 147 40,
1--we and a half furlongs-- Rocky, Con
necticut, Bigotry. Time 100.
Mile and seventy yards, sellnG-Surmis,
Miss Almy, Kingstelle. Time las 2-5.
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ELEVATION OF REV. CHS|
Political and Ecclesiastical Sn'l
in ENGLAND,

Political and Ecclesiastical o1H'
in England
London, November 9.-Ths y,
of Rev. Charles Gore, canon
ster, to be bishop of Worcsst'i
both a political and ecclesiisu,
Only a few days previous 70 ~,
ment of his appointment "
out in the Times with su0ll
demning the concentration e sI.s
severe measures in South go 100
of the government organs suh
as n pro- Roer and deploIte \
such a talented author saus IA
so hopelesSly misled. l nen I.
over Lord Salisbury's ANY, Tv,,
afterward eleyating Mr; Ss.ea
ops bench was so great ts oarisf
their breath and so far VA n
stined adverse press coInmsSoss,
matter continued to be the yT
criticism among the Hy nj
porters OF the government. ia,
cal party in the ehulcI s,les.l
braided Lord Salisbury ~ rrS n
so prominent In high ehu ,nr.s 4
Among the curious ieAluto h1
is the fact Canon WullalnI,ad b
lie of Worcester. who repns,u,
letter On the Times bitsstiFut !
writer and intimating tna ssud 3,
almost guilty OF treason soIpa
ened with insanity, now ,sboe
jurisdiction of the new pi''
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FIRE IN RICHMOND, VA.

Lady Stenoarapher Injured by JUMPING
from a Window.
Richmond, Va, November 9.-Fire this
afternoon destroyed the four-story brick
structure at the corner OF Main and Seventh
streets. occupied by the Richmond Iraction
company the Virginia Electrical Railway
and Development company and the Lower
Bingford Electrical Supply company The
loss Is estimsted at 100000, fairly well
covered by insurance. Miss Emily Grimm
stenographer, was seriously Injured hv
jumping from a tecond-story window. ana
a negro porter Is believed 10 have perished
In the basement. A number OF persenS
were slightly iajured.
The origin Of the ere Is a mystery.
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lakeside Results.

Chicago. November Six furlongs-Eve-
iyn Byrd, Mango, Harvey, Time 1l5 10.
Six furlongs-Riyal Dare, Aaron, Sam
Lazarus, Esq Time lis,
Five fur!ongs Nellie Waddell, Herodes,
Amieau. Time :Ol 3-5.
Six furlongs Moueymuss. Sea Queen. II
You Dare. Time II %.
Mile and furoug- Orontas, Rolling
Boer. SparCher. Time 1913 40
Mile-Mlracle II, Lennep, lebanon. Time
Mile sarlla, Red Apple, Precursor, Time
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OTHER GAMES

New Haven, Conn.-Yale 80; Orange
Athletic club o
Atlanta. Ga.-Georgla School NJ Technol
ogy 10; University of South Carolina O.
Nashville. Tenn.-Vanderbllt %; Uniyer.
sity Of Tennessee 0.
Chicago. Northwestern 8; Chicago 5.
New York.-Syracuse university II; Co
lumbia university 8.
Annapolis Md.-Naval Cadets 10; Carlisle
Indians 8.
Columbus, ohio.-Michigan 81; Ohio state
university o.
Iowa City, GOwa.-Unlversity Of Illinois
p; University of Iowa O.
san Francisco, Cal University OF Cali
fornia o. Stamford university o,
Minneapolis, MINI Second Team Of Min.
neapols 10; North Dakota university O.
New Orleans Agricultural and AIechan.
lcal college or Mississippi Is, Tulane "a.
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CASUALTIES o. FooreALL.
Two Cincinnati PLAYERS Probably Fatally
Injured

Two JlncnnatI PIaVefs Probably Fatally
Injured.
Cincinnati. November 1.-TWO football
players were probably fatally injured In
games here today. 10 the game between
the University Of Cincinnati and the Han
over dnd.) college, James kirkpatrick, left
halfback OF the University OF Cincinnati,
while making tackle had his spinal coll
umn injured and Is reported 10 be in a very
serous condition
Louis Runck was also carried OF the 6eld
during the game between the Newport
Xavier college and the Newport High
school. Kunck was the left tackle Of the
Xavier team and was seriously injured
while tacklng. Tonight the physicians
have very little hope for his recovery.
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Latonia Summaries.

Cincinnati, November 0,-Six furlougs
selling Bill Massie, Erema, Princess otiIe
Time 1:lps.
Five aud half furlongs -Hermis, In
ventor, Setauket. Time los
Hurdle handicap, mile and a furlong-
Governor Boyd, Lord Farandnle, Eleanor
Holmes. Time 2O7h
Nile selling Winter, Fairy Tale, Dolly
Wagner Tine l;42A,
Mile and siNteenth--Schneu Lauffer,
Nobleman, j. II. Sloan. Time As.
Two miles, selling Facade, Little Tommy
Tucker, Wood Trlce, Time 3:36ls.
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I'm Ancient Foe

To health and happiness is
Scrofula - as ugly as ever
since time immemorial.
1t causes punches in the
neck, dishgurcs the skin, In
flames the mucous membrane,
wastes the muscles, weakens
the bones, reduces the power
of resistance to disease and the
capacity for recovery, and de-
velops into Consumption
"A bunch appeared on the left side OF my
r.ct II caused great pain, was lanced'
and became running sore. 1 went into a
general decline. I was persuaded to try
Hoods sarsaparllla, and when had taken
81. hotties my neck was healed and have
nover had any trouble Of the kind SINCE
Mrs. K, T. SNYDER, Troy, Ohio.
"rvas troubled with scrofula and came
near losing my eyesight. For four months
could not see to do anything. After tax
ING two bottles OF Hoods Sarsaparilia
could see to walk around the house ana
when I had taken eight bottles l could sec
ms well as l ever could" SUSIE A. HAIRS
roy Withers n. G.
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IN THE FOOTBALL FIELD
HARVARD DEFEATED THE UNIVERSE
TY OF Pennsylvania.
Tie Between the West Point Military
Academy and Prinoeton-Yale
Won Contest

Philadelphia, November 9-Harvard this
afternoon, on Franklin field administered
to the University Of Pennsylvania one OF
the most severe defeats the latter has ex-
periented since She his been in the 'front.'
rank in the football world The FINAL score
was: Harvard 80; Pennsylvania 6. Har.
ward scored % points in the Arst and IL
IN the second half, while Pennsylvania
scored points in the first half This sin
gle touchdown was grit Of Marshall,
Harvard's quarter back. Reynolds kicked
the bail to Harvard's twenty-yard line.
Marshall fumbled It. Mitchell gathered Il
In and ran about twenty yards for a touch
down Pennsylvania effort 10 advance
the ball were really distressing No bet
ter proof OF this needed than the fact
that during the first half the Red aud Blue
only gained four first downs, while Har-
ward gained twenty seven.
The rudimentary principles of football
were conspicuous 10y their absence from
Penusylyania's play Only once during
the entire seventy minutes aid the Phila-
bail. aud this was In the hrst i've minutes
Of the game During this period the ball
was continuously in Huryard's territory,
but this was due not so much 70 Pennsyl-
yania's strength as TO HaryArd's eNecrable
fumb!iug, The visitors Nere n,ibly uf'
minutes Of play, but when they struck their
gait N was only question OF the proper
lions Of the score
Never has SO much feeling been shown
In a game between these big universities
MS was manifested this afternoon There
the close OF the game Umpire Dashiel or
dered Jordan out Of the contest.
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ATExAN TO BE APPOINTED.
Chief of Police OF the District of Co.
lumbia.

7NTVOTNI 70 IHV IWsT'I
Washington, November 9.-Major "Dlck"
Sylvester, one Of the best known police
officials in the United States, who has
served the District of Columbia well and
faithfully as its superintendent Of police
is threatened with the loss of his official
head. 1t is reported here tonight, on the
best OF authority, that President Roosevelt,
Who has the appointment of all the com
missioned district officers, has rendered the
position to Captain Robert Ii. Bruce of
Texas Captain Bruce was a member Of
the Rough Riders, of which regiment the
president was lieutenant colonel and went
TO Cuba. The prospective removal of Major
Sylvester is provoking considerable talk
here, as he has acquitted himself with
credit since assuming the duties OF chief
OF police Major Sylvester came here some
years ago as Washington correspondent OF
a Kansas City paper.
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WASHINGTON.

The new postmaster OF Fort Worth Is
George W. Burroughs; In making the ap-
pointment The president turned down State
Chairman r. B. Hawley.
Western members are adversely affected
by the decision not 70 tinker with the
tariff.
The majority In congress will prco-SAy
cut down internal revenue taxes - also
spend the present surplus.
The secretary Of war ordered the reor-
eanizatlon Of the Philippine military d.
vision.
William F. wnloUghhv OF the District
Of Columbia was appointed treasurer OF
Porto Rico.
Moses Dillon, collector Of customs al
FL Paso. was removed by the civil service
commission.
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COMMERCIAL.

The London stock exchange had holiday.
Money on call In New York was firm at
4 per cent
The New York stock market was broad
md very active,
There was a fair activity IN the wheat
pit which kept all grains steady.
Quiet conditions prevailed 10 the dry
goods market.
The live stock markets were generally
steady.
Cotton values went higher on Liverpool s
showing and fear Of lighter movement.
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MINISTER wv NOTIFIED.

Chinese Minister at Washington Informed
Of Ii Hung Chane's Death.
Washington, November 9.--Minlster WI
TIng-fang has received from Pekin an Of
hcial notification Of the death Of "a Hung
Chang It is said at the Chinese legation
that Minister WI has not been informed
OF his reported relief as Chinese minister
az Washington. As already stated, the
minister would not be surprised at such
news The minister states that he has no
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HOUSTON.

Another suit involving the title 10 land
on Spindle Top Heights has been fled.
Architects are interested in plans for the
pronosed new Turnyerein club house
The ladies of the Faith Home assocla-
ti0n are getting things In readiness for
their annual chrysanthemum show.
Debris from Hutchins house Are is being
cleared away.
Houston's consumption OF wood ls some
thing enormous.
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THE RACES.
ResuIta al poualass Park.

Louisville, Ky, November 9.-Flve and
half furlongs-Young Henry, Incandes
cent Miss Aubrey Time ZOE
Seven furlongs-Buccucch Lillian NJ,
Myrtle Dell Time l:2TL.
Five and n half furlongs T-emar, Ed L.,
Jake Weber. Time 1901.
Handicap, gentlemen riders, one mile
MctoNen, Sauce Boat, P0ncharm Time
4Glh.
Five and q half furlongs -Tugurtha, Du-
hious, Kcgcl. Time ] ,WS,
Nile Eleven Bells, Honeywood, Domius
Time 1:42A,
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Lord NeNlIln aranted Lam.

London, November 9.--Lord William New.
lille was released from Parkhurst prison on
ticket OF leave yesterday, He was sen
fenced 10 ave years penal seryitude Feb
ruary 10, 1898, for fraud In connection with
q promissory note.
His lordship spent most Of the time dur
on tina prison farm.
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Summaries at Oakland.

San Francisco, November Six furlongs
selling Dlderot. Chimes. Time
ia.
Futurity course--Frank Bell, Joe Fry
Hagerdun. Time llO.
Six urlonEs -Ordnuug Meehanus School
for Scandal. Time l.l4
Six furlongs, Produce Exchange stakes
Crusader Glendenuing, Sedan. Time 1:l3a,
Mile and a sixteenth, pinkerton handicap
Janice, Brutal. Artlculate. fine Lao.
Nile, selling Mamie Nolan Essence, Free
Lance. Time l:43L.
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Is possibly not true. says the Tnbune's
London representative, but fl Is regarded
IN Great Britain as highly chaTrae.. erstic
English newspapers welcome the appoint.
ment OF Yuan Shi KM as the vceroy of
Chi Ii. He is credited with being anti
Russian and Is consequently expected 10
prove a great improvement on Ills prede,
cessor from a British point of view.
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RAILROADS.

"A compromise having been sIectsd, the
commission dismissed the application for
reduction in the nour rates.
The Rock Island conductors and train.
men voted TO stand by the road against
the switchmrn
The manager Of the Central denies re
ports of curtaIlment Of forces.
The commission gave out a number Of
orders.
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Robbers secured between $4,000 and Sie,-
600 from the Campbellsburg, Ind, bank.
Judge Kohlsaat OF Chicago enjoinsd a
union from declaring a Cincinnati clothing
firm unfair
General Wheeler has become interested
In a new gun and viii live in Philadelphia
hereafter.
Councilman Mcmahon Of New orleans
viii 20 into the courts TO recover the seat
from Which he was expelled.
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Idea what post will be assiEsl
he should be recalled from w
il Is felt here that the appcs1
Wang Wen Shao TO take me "
Hung Chang as the thrones n
China's foreign affairs will D
to Minister Wu's interests,
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WEATHER INFORMATION.
ProbabiIltles.

washington, November o-Eastern Texas
--Fair Sunday and Monday cooler in south
srn portion; variable winds, becoming fresh
sontherly.
Oklahoma and Indian TerrItory-Falr
Sunday and Monday; northeasterly winds,
shifting to southerly.
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Fatal Fioht In MlssI''.

Fayette, Miss, Novemoel n
rlngton, n farmer, was s,s~llls
Robert Taylor, a bridge I'd !
stabbed by Waiter Bai iirSsobIs Y
in-law, PEBBLES. fhe ssa5s
men grew out OF fanny