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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-27
DEMOCRATIC ISSUES,
rive Points Upon Which the Party Should
Work During the Session.

/ Saturday morning at II o'clock II was
their intention TO hold their meeting sat.
urday afternoon. but General Henderson
Informed AFR. Richardson that tho repub.
licans would probably use the hall Satur-
day afternoon and evening.
The indications are thar tnere will he
some lively debate in the republican eau.
Gus over the line OF policy TO be mapped
out for the coming session.
Representative Babcock has arrived and
is prepared 10 force the lighting on his
BILL which. he declares, will receive the
support OF many OF the prominent repup,
licans. who will refuse to he bound and
gagged by a party caucus. He called
upon the president today and Indicated
his intention to press his antitrust meas
ure in The house for consideration, re.
gardoss OF the caucus action,
The democratic minority. under the lead.
ership OF Mr.. Richardson, stands ready
to lend aid aud comfort to any scheme
calculated to promote discord In the re.
publican ranks Mr. Richardson says the
democrats are prepared To support MIR.
Babcock's bill, or any other measure
which proposes to reduce the burdens OF
taxation and nut check upon trusts and
combinations OF QGpital. 1t is understood
the democratic minority IN both house aud
senate propose TO organize what is COM
monty known as a steering committee"
with view Of Improving party discipline
and cementlng the forces of the minority
for or against such measures as may in
volve questions Of party policy. Repub-
lean Steering committees work effective
" and although the democrats are not
In position to dictate or control lcgis-
latIon during the coming congress they
expect, by presenting a united front ON
all party questions, to he ready TO take
advantage Of bolts or dissensions in the
ranks Of the majority,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-27
ALBAN ISADVANCING
Colombian General Is Driving the
Liberals Before Him.
THEY LACK AMMUNITION.
Believed That They viii Make q Stand
Near Colon.
FIGHT AT BARBAC0A BRIDGE.
Reported That the Conservatives Lost
One Hundred Men.
light AT BARBAcOA BRIDGE.
THE GUNBOAT HAS RETURNED TO COLON
The General Pinzon Landed About 500
OF Her Troops Within Ten Miles
OF Colon.

Colon, 4:40 p. m.-The overdue pasSenge,
train with a marine guard on board has
Just arrived here. The train brings news
to the effect that General Alban with
about 200 government troops has crossed
Barbacoa bridge and is continuing his march
TO Colon lie is now a. Tavernella, where
he is resting.
The liberal forces continue 60 retreat be.
fore him. They explain their retreat by
saying they have no ammunition. All Of
the lighting today occurred at Barbacoa
bridge Passengers Ivy the delayed train
assert that fully 100 conservatives were
killed and wounded during the dghtIng
there and the liberal losses were Insignia
cant.
The liberals are now approaching Gatun
station about FIVE miles from Colon md
It is believed a decisive engagement win
probably be fought tonight and tomorrow
morning at Monkey Hin cemetery. distant
one mile from the limits OF Colon.
The Colombian gunboat General PlpEon
rcnppenred IN Colon harhor this morning.
Her commander said there were only 100
men out OF the original 600 troops carried
by that vessel now on board the gunboat
The others had been landed at Porto Bel'o,
about ten miles distant from Colon. The
presumption is that the 500 men are march
ing overland to join the government forces
under General Alban, now at Mamei. The
ground they have TO cover is difficult and
the troops WIN doubtless occupy few days
in reaching their destination.
The Panama railroad steamer orSaba
from New York ,.oyembor 10, which ar
rived at Colon this morning, having on
board about 100 marines who arc to relieve
the time expired men OF the United States
battleship Iowa now at Panama. The ma
rlnes were embarked on board a train and
were taken to Panama,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-27
MISLEADING REPORTS.
tchener Causes Criticism by Suppress
inu the Facts,

Kitchener Causes Criticism by Suppress
ina the Facts.
New York, Noyembc- Accommodating
upon the military situation in South Africa,
the London correspondent Of the Tribune
SAYS: Lord Kitchencrs belated explana
lions Of Major Fishers engagement ab vii
llersdorp are received with impotence by
the military critics. The first reports were
entirely misleading and the Incident, on
the whole, was favorable to tho Beers.
Their settled policy Is 10 keeP up a sem
blance OF hostllties by avoiding general
engagement al any point and by sweeping
down unexpectedly on exposed outposts and
rear guards and making successful at
tack They hope in this way 10 wear out
the British army and taxpayers. There Is
a growing feeling In military circles that
Lord Kitchener has not yet hit upon an
effective method OF couuteractlng these in
geniOug tactics.
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tsnecIal to The Post.l

Washington, November 26- Representa-
i've Richardson was asked this afternoon
concerning the issues Of the democratic
party IN the coming congress. lie replied:
speaking ms an individual and not at.
,euPlns to define the issues for my party,
should think that the democrats would
nhu several clearly defined issues upon
"M'h they could meet the republicans.
D., think we should stand for re-
and the American demand upon
Iai01 ''it that would be practical and
or 8, ~ American producers aud
Aner&aa. rs.
- Tha,SGe Gratis should advocate re-
duction Of thu tarln-the removal of the
prohibtiye features at least.
3. We viii certainly work for retrench.
ment In expenditures and endeayor to pre-.
vent eAtrayagant wastcfulness in the use
Of the peoples money
T. We will demand legislation for the
suppression and control of the trusts. The
republicans Of the house passed an anti
trust law last congress. but It was care
fully pigeon hoed by the republicans in
the senate. do not look for any prac-
teal legislation upon the trusts
% N my opinion there should be re.
ducilon Of the war taxes. A large sur.
plus has been piled mp and it should be
returned TO the people through curtail-
ment of the internal revenue taxation TO
which they are now subjected We are
ready to Join hands with any party to
secure these things"
As to the attitude Of the democrats to-
ward the Philippine questions Mr. Rich
ardson added that 'It will be determined
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-27
Pald Sc poIIars for a Murder.

Hope Ark, November 26.-Ton Sims col.
ored. was Jailed today on charge OF
numbering Nancy Jeton, colored, and her
daughter. Betty. The two women were shot
and Killed near Red River and Sims claims
he aud another negro were TO get 90 Tor
The 1nurder of Petty Teton. The women
were together when fred upon and bolh
were killed instantly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-27
Sticking MINERS eAoK N ZANE
1t is Not Known What Steps the Judge
VIII Take.

IL 10 lNol fNilpFf1 NUdt NkCpo ApI Sho6D
VIII Take.
Madlsonyile, KY, November 2e.-Tha
camp Of the striking union miners at Nor
tonviile is again reality and the most
authentic reports from there today are
that there are about fifty armed men in
camp and from their appearance and man
ner 1t would seem that they have come
to stay and resist any attempt on the part
Of thu authorities to again remove them.
The dead bedy OF Bert Williams, aIuniOu
miner, was found near Nortonvlle today.
The corOners verdict was that he was shot
by unknown parties.
Judge Hall has not made known what his
plans for the future execution Of bis ais
persIon order are.
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ENGLAND Is Agreeable.

London. November 20.-The course OF
events in Central America, says che Pail
Mall Gazette, Is showing how inevitable 1t
is that the United States should be the
principal performer in these isthmiaa
games. and that II is just as well hat
their governments and ours should have
settled outstanding differences and be work
Ing amicnbly together for tho preservation
of an "opcn door"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-27
Fasv for Emperor 10 Command.

Berlin, November 26.-Emperor william,
in addressing the naval recruits at Klel, Is
quoted as saying "You must think to
yourselves. II Is all very easy for the en-.
peror 10 command, but the soldiers have
the difficult duty 10 perform. l. too, have
taken my soldier oath like yourselves, and
each in his place"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-27
THE NATION DIVORCE CASE.
Mrs. Nation and Her Husband Testifying |
AGAINST Each Other

Medicine Lodge. Kan, November 26.-rhs
divorce suit Of David Nation against Carrie
Nation was completed today 50 far 90
testimony was concerned. Today Mr Ma
tlon read letter from his wife In which
She denounced him as "helI bound hyp"'
criteu she retalated by denouncins him
in The witness hox sa husband who
would not bold the IRE on cold MORNINGS
me decision will be given tomorrow.
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oil at Alexandra.

Alexandria. La. November 2G.--Parties
boring the Pmeville Development compsuy's
wells struck oil and a considerable now of
gas az a depth sf 400 feet. IS they were
sinking a six inch pipe. President Hunter
says the oil Is the same quality as the
Beaumont, but Lighter in color.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-27
rNyTTED 10 KANSAS CITY.

Kansas City, No, November 26.--Adpirai
sehley has been Invited to become the
guest Of Kansas City and the commercial
club some time in January lie has ac-
cepted conditionally an invitation TO Visit
Memphis. Tenn, and II he goes there he
has promised to stop in Kansas city for a
day OF two.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-27
WEATHER INFORMATION,
Probabilities.

Washington, Novembe, &c. Eastern reI-
as-Falr Wednesday and Thursday; fresh
east TO south winds.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory-Cloudy
Wednesday and Thursday; variable winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-27

Paris, November 26--A tragedy eharac.
teristically Partisan was committed in the
heart Of Paris today At the corner OF
boulevard Des Capuclnes and the Palace
De l'Opera n husband shot ana killed his
faithless wife and her lover In full view
Of hundreds Of people.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-27
Will DISCUSS eogR wAR.
Simultaneous Discussion OF Refuge,
Camps a South Africa.

Simultaneous Discussion OF Refugee
Camps q South Africa.
The Hague. November 20.-In pursuance
OF the plan Of the continental socialists to
secure simultaneous discussion Of the
Boer refugee camps In South Africa by
various parlIaments, socialist member
today secured the consent OF the chamber
TO discuss during the coming week an in
announce the steps which Il intends TO
take In order to stop the progress Of the
South African war, and especially TO pre-
vent the determination Of women and chill
drep by starvation and misery In the con-
ceniratiOn camps
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Ren.ated HIn AnnIlcatlon.

Calcutta, November 26.--It is said here
that Lord Kitchener has again applied for
o number Of stan officers from india, to
be sent forthwith 10 South Africa.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-27
Arbitration Subcommittee Appoln

Mexico CITY, November 26.-At this after.
Moons session OF the arbitration committee
OF the Pan-American conference, the niue
teen members Of the committee appointed
subcommittee consisting Of the following
members Messrs PardO OF Mexico, Bcf-
mejo of Argentine, Brest Cana of Chile
Duarte Peirera Of Brazil, Alsamora OF
Peru, Buchanan OF the United States and
Lazo Arriaga of Guatemala.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-27
Returned 10 His Post at Washinoton.

Mexico City, November 26.-owing 10 re-
cent developments in the affairs OF Colon
bis, Carlos Martinez Silva, one OF the dele
gates Of that country to the Pan-Amerlcan
conference and who Is also the minister OF
his country at Washington, left tonight for
his post. expecting 10 be absent from Mex
leo City for fortnight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-27

The Hague. November 2G.-An official
bulletin issued today says Queen wilhel-
NINA has recovered from her recent Illness
and will be abe 70 80 out In a few
days. l.-,--s.....
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llnit.d SAC. consuI Dead.
Wiihelmina out OF Dancer.

Genoa, November 2G-James Fletcher,
United states consul In this city, is dead.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-27
Many Others Injured and a Large
Building Destroyed.
FRIGHTFUL RESULTS OF A BOILER FIX
PLOSION in A FACTORY.
Fire Added Its Horror to the Disaster and the Scene
Was One of Heartrending InCidents-Severa
Persons Are Yet Missing.

Detroit. November 20. --Twenty.slx men
are dead, ave OF them unidentified and so
terribly burned and blackened that identi.
ncstion is almost impossible, and twenty
four Of the men are lying in the various
hospitals In the city suffering from terrible
cuts and burns and other injuries, all re-
suits OF the explosion OF one OF tho boilers
in the Penpcrthy Injector company's large
plant at the center of Abbott street and
Brooklyn avenue, at $3.50 o'clock today.
INnllnz- ln.. nrn lhn dnnA.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-27
GeneraI Observations.

Observations taken by United States
weather bureau at p. m, 9th meridian
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-27

TwENTY.sEyBN1H BODY FOUND.
Detroit, Mich, November 2T.-The TWEEN.
ty.seventh body was taken from the ruins
OF the wrecked Perperthy Injector CONF
pony's plant at 1880 this morning. The
body was unidentified.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-26
TEUToNIc THREAT.
Two More Warshirs Are Ordered to

Two More warshirs Are Ordered to
~vencxucln.Ss 49,
Berlin, Oct. l3.-The German cruiser
Wake, accompanied by another war;
ship OF the Imperial navy. will be dis
patched at once to Venezuelan waters
to reinforce the cruiser Veneta, which
Is already there. This action Is the re-.
sult Of the attack made upon German.
sailors by Venezuelans. It Is
with much complacency by the LIMOGES.
who have been clamorfng for inter-
ference in South and Central America,
and the present occasion iss emphasized
as q splendid opportunity forsthes gatn-
ing Of j foothold there by the imperial
government. ,f@
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-26
May Lose Collections.

Several important scientific institu-
lions in the East are in danger of
having valuable collections confiscated
by the government. So intimates S.
J. Holsinger, a special agent Of the In
terror Department, who has technical
possession Of all the Indian ruins in
Arizona and New Mexico, which, with
their relics, he holds for the govern
ment. Valuable collections Of pottery
and other relics from these reserva-
lions have been secured by several
museums, sometimes through unau-
thorized parties, Mr.. Holsinger says,
and he has made a report Of this char
acter to the government.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-26
Ladie.' Can Wear shoes

Ladies' Can Wear shoes
One size smaller after using Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder. It makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen. hot.
sweating, aching feet, ingrowing nails.
corns and bunions. All druggists and
Shoe Stores, 25c. Trial package FREE
by mail. Address Allen s. Olmsted. LIE
Roy, N. 7.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-26
The 8 Fire MAJ

recently adopted by one. Of the metropol.
itan fire departments has proven I won
derful success as q life Every one
takes special interest in any invention
reason so many people have been praisfnT
the merits Of Hoatetter's, Stomach Bitters
ddring the past fifty years. It cures dys-
ness, and liver and kidney troubles. Many
physicians prescribe and recommend ii.
DO not fail to try 1t.
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wagering Contracts on Futures.

Wagering Contracts on Futures.
Wagering contracts on the future
market price Of grain, where it is
shown that, Notwithstanding their
terms. no actual delivery of the grain
was contemplated by the parties, r
held by the United States circuit court
Of appeals, in the cas- of Metropolitan
National Bank VS.. 5ansen CLOS Fed.
Rep. 572), to be illegal and void in the
United States, even in the absence Of
an express statute declaring them in
valid.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-26
HoK,a Thla9

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for an,
sase Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by HalIji
F. j. CHENEY & co, Props, Toledo, O.
We. the undersigned, ave known +. J.
Cheney for the last is years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
lions made by their firm.
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
o.; Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale
Druggists. Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. act.
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Testimonials sent free Price
s5c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-26

Are You USING Aliens Foot-Eu.e,.
It is the only cure for Swollen.
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, q powder to be shaken into
the shoes. AT all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted. LIE Roy, N. Y.
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The Professor.

TITS remarkable. Annchen." said the
sbsent-minded old German professor.
IT can't step more than a few inches at
time in my new Shoes" s
mo wonder. You've put them on.
and they are still tied together as they
came from the observation-disclosures
Times.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-26

Brooklyn. N. T.. Oct. M.-People who
have headaches know. what they are, and
those who take Garfield Headache Pow
ders know how completely and how quick
culiariy adapted to the needs Of nervous
women,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-26

Brooklyn. N. z, Oct. 1.-THE value of
Garfield Tea. h herb medicine. is sug-
gested by these facts: It is a specific for
all diseases Of the liver. kidneys. stom-
ach and bowels: 1t puriies the blood and
lays the foundation for health.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-26

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES are fast
to sunlight, washing and rubbing. Sold
by druggists, 10c.' per package.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-26

Parke-Yes. sir; II you once live in
the country. you will never live any
where else. 81.
Lane-You must have bought a house
'there.-Detroit Free Press.
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His Answer.

"Pa,' said Willie, looking up from his
book. whats the Spirit Of '76.' any
way"
spirit Of rs" his pa replied. IT
guess that's any twenty-fve-year-old /,
Observation-Disclosures Press.
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New Dfscfpline.

eyes, I have him trained fine. He
obeys my every word. When I take O
walk I just say: "Hec, will you come
along. or won't you?" And he either
does or he Observation-Disclosures Press.
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Makes a Difference Whose.
IT beg your pardon, madam, but you
are sitting on my hat"
"Oh, pray excuse me; I thought it
was my MISUNDERSTANDING
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D~escription.

Accurate Description.
What kind Of q cover is this on your
umbrella 2" said the inquisitive friend,
.Well," answered the %unblushing per-
son, Judging by the way it came into
my possession. and the way it will
probably depart, I should call it .
chanh 6able silk.'-Exchange.
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Women, as a rule. r ready I'd shut
up when money begins to talk.
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The bandmaster likes to have the
public's money play into his hands.
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Fatisuins.


Mr.. Pathiot-This country has main
tanned a standing army for many, many
years.
His wife-Goodness sake, Henry!
They must be Greadfully tired!"-Ohio
State Journal.
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No Change Below,

No Change Below.
"And they yer say electricity 10
bound to be the fuel OF the future"
.rWhy, I was under the impression
that it was still to be brimstone."--
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NlnnenNE AMERICAN LADY, indepsss
husband. Address NM. 3. 81 halkets ST.. Chicago. IN
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-09-05

The G. NJ. and st. p. R'y Co. will sell
excursion tickets from Webster to Aber-
dden, on account of the races Sept. Is
to 81, at one and one-fifth fare for the
round trip. E. A. Bradley, Agt.
There is no time of the year when
oysters are quite so good as they are at
the present season. You can get them
raw, stewed, fried, or any other way
your appetite desires at Mahaney's res
taurant.
Miss Mabel Alley departed Wednes-
day night for college at Aurora, N. Y,
having spent the summer vacation at
home. Her mother accompanied her as
far as Minneapolis and will spend a
week visiting friends and relatives in
Minnesota.
l.. E., G. M, Mark and B. L. Tori
nus, of Saltwater, Mimi, all members
of the st. Croix Lumber Company,
spent a weeks vacation shooting in this
vicinity, and complained of having a
royal good time. They are a fine lot of
boys and deserve a good time. They
returned home Friday.
The Webster public schools opened
Monday with a fair attendance, with
W. d. Burcalow as principal, Miss Elsie
Gibbs as first assistant and Miss Aldrich
as second assistant. Miss Merrie Voy
has the seventh grade, Miss Swaza, the
fifth and sixth, Miss Mary Moore, the
fourth, Mrs. Ballan the third, Miss Ben
ster, the second and Miss Byrne, the
kindergarten.
David Williams was so much
improved Tuesday as to be able to start
ON a trip east. He was accompanied by
Mrs. Williams and they will be gone an
indefinite period. 1t is the sincere
hope of their many friends here that
the trip may be of great and lasting
benefit to Mr.. Williams; that he may
regain his usual health and vigor, and
come back the energetic, public-spirited
rustling Dave rs of yore. Webster and
South Dakota have so few men of his
stripe they can i'll afford to spare one.