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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-24
HE WILL BE RETIRED.
Watterson Says Chance President Holds
that Club Over Miles.

Dewey Yet Funston Is permitted. ana
even encouraged. to roam at large. abusing
his bctters without stint Of limit.
"Rctircmcnt is the club witch is held
by chance occupant Of the white House
over the mead or the lieutenant general OF
the army.
"Just now this club Is particularly IN
evidence the occasion being General Miles
opposition TO the administrations new army
hin
"This bill ought TO be entitled An Act
10 MIKE the President OF the United States
q Military Dictator, because. In effect, that
is precisely what It proposes.
"Thc president has so long aud SO sue
cuSSfuly played the part OF the cowboy
In politics that he really aspires to become
the man on horseback Differences OF
opinion are not Ia be endured
"The intolerance which marked the Drey.
fus epoch In France IS TO be the rule or
measure Of the American war department.
AN astutc and very able New York at
torney and politician IS to lind the law
for H. Because he answered the call OF a
committee OF congress. Miles Is TO he re-
tired,
"Morals Let the officers OF the army
beware.
Result; Arbitrary power eliminating IN
ahsulutiNm Thus slowly hut surely Is the
administration McNicAui7ng' the govern.
mcut at the United states
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-24
SITUATION AT NoRFoRK.

The Seventy-first Regiment May Be
Recalled
Norfolk Va, March GA. c. warrcu
and Leo Wynn. strikers. who were arrested
at midnight last night charged with at
tempting to wreck a car Of the Norfolk
Street Railway and Power company. were
released tonight on $500 bonds each. The
police claim Wynn had revolver on his
person whek arrested. All cars are being
looked out for tonight by guards. Tho
suburban lines especially arc being closely
watched. There are fifty deputy shcrins
on duty. A repetition Of last nights
trouble win mean the possible recall Of
the Seventy-frst regiment recently re,
leased from duty.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-24
TIE CUBAN TRANSFER.
Questions Concerning II Discussed at the
White House.


Washington. March % Matters incident
70 the transfer Of Cuba from American 10
Cuban control formed the subject Of a con.
ference Of several hours Duration at the
White House tonight between the presi-
dent Secretary Root. Postmaster General
Payne and Governor General Leonard
wood. The subject was gone over In many
Of its features and an interchange Of ideas
EXPRESSED. Postmaster General Payne had
his frst opportunity to meet General Wood
tonight. Mr. PAYNE believes that the
change IN the two governments so FAR as
postal matters are concerned can he ar
ranged very easily although he believes 1t
viii be necessary for a time at least to re-
tain some Of the postal officials Of the
island 10 their present places until the bust
ness Of the department Is IN smooth run
ming order
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-24
WANTS LAG BIG FIGHT.

Charleston Is Wiling to Give S25, 900
for the Mill.
Charleston S. c., March 23.-J C. Jau-
don today wired the porting editor Of q
New York paper offering guaranteed
purse Of S2J,OoO IN casn, or 20 per cent Of
the gross gate receipts as a bid for 4 TWEEN.
I, -ronrd glove contest hetween Jeffries aud
Fitzsimmons on Nay Is, 10 be pulled on On
the grounds Of the South Carolina Inter
state and West Indian exposition here. II
the oner Is accepted On arena with a seat
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-24
FOUND DEAD.

A Canadian Was Asphyxiated by Gas
in Chicago.
Chicago, March %. "A man supposed to
he J. McGregor OF London, Ont, 45 years
old, was found dead In his room at Shell
don street hotel today Gas was escaping
from an open jet. The man had not I'M
dressed and lay on the floor beside the bed
In such a position as TO Indicate that he
died struggling.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-24
WEATHER INFORMATION.
Probabilities.

Washington. March - Oklahoma and
Indian Territory RNin Nfanday, Tuesdi Y
fair, south winds becoming variable.
Eastern Texas Generally fair Monday
ard Tuesday; colder Monday night IN m
terror Of western portion; fresh south
winds shifting 10 west.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-24
NoNUNIoN MEN AND STRIKERS IN
CONFLICT

Columbus. Ohio, March -. The trouble
growing out ~ the holders strike at tho
Raog Engineering company's plant culmi-
mated I'm a conflict today between The
strikers and the men employed 10 take their
place. Raymond Iackcy was badly beaten
IN q fight this afternoon IN which over n
score Of mon participated, and Thomas
Huddlcson was badly cut and bruised in a
hight tonight. The strikers were recently
enio'ncd from pickcting the plant or inter.
ferng with the nonunon men.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-24

Madrid, March % Spain is experiencing
extremely cold weather Heavy SHOWS and
hailstorms in Seville and Corruna have
destroyed the crops and killed some people.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-24
PRESIDENTS DAY.
Roosevelt Will Present that Sword to
MAJOR jenkins April 9.

MAJOR jenkins April g.
Charleston March 23-Aprl has been
ser apart as presidents day at the exposi-
lion. feature Of the day will be the
nreseutation to Major jenkins by his for
mer chief Of Rough Riders Of beautiful
sword from the South Carolinians. A
state committee will have charge OF the
nresentatIon ceremonies and Former Gov
arnor Hugh s. Thompson, now Of New
York. has consenied 20 head the commit.
Tee and make speech.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-24

Berne, Switzerland March % Traffic
here has been greatly interrupted by the
heavy snowfalls
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-24

crs was discussed a committee or six
was appointed with full power to either
settle the difHculty or can strike.
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eeneral obseryations.

Observations taken by the United States
weather bureau at S p. m, 10Th meridian
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-24
FRENCH NEWsPAPER's COMMENT.

II
Brussels, March 24--The Petit Bleu, re-
ferring to the arrival OF Messrs. schaik-
burger Reitz and commandants Meyer and
Krogh. says It believes that Mr.. sehalk-
burgers move is In response to fresh Brit
ish oyerturos for peace, made out Of graft
tude for the release Of General Methuen.
and predicts that these overtures VIII lead
TO no result unless Boer independence Is
conceded
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-24

HHkW EItF- WI0' z ''0--NN oINIkE.
Boston. March 23.The brewery workers
Of Boston, who have been threatening 10
strike because their demands for an eight
honr day aud other conditions have been
refused, met today. The question Of &C.
ceptipg compromise offered " iAe brew.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-24

Lewiston, Maine, March 23.At a me.ing
OF the mule splnners union it was ypted
to demand an advance IN wages OF 10 per
cent to go into effect March 81, thus CLING
the mill owners week IN which u con.
slider the proposition. Unless the demand
is granted a general strike may follow.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
Miss Ellis Talks of
 Delarey, the BOer Leader

foreign accent very different from the accent of the average Boer."
 He was an impressive looking man." continued Miss Ellis, in spite of the fact that his civilian clothes were well worn and far from fashionable. You had only to look into his eyes to see inc great soul of the man and to iead his kindly nature. He was so courteous and hls bearing was so dignified and his manner so gentle that he made a great impress sion on all of us. made him promise that he would dine with us on the fol- lowing evening and we saw a great deal of him during our stay in Johannesburg. I insisted in calling him Commandant Delaney and told him believed he was an Irishman who had changed the 'N in his name to an R. At this his face, usually so grave and serious, would light up with a broad smile and he would ask me if all American ladies were so auda- cious as was Before I left he gave me a very handsome riding whip made by the Kaffirs from rheinorcerous hide with his name in silver on the handle.
 Tt seems strange that of our party of friends at the Northwestern Hotel Johannesburg, that Lieutenant Walker the chum of young Kruger. was the first Boer killed in the war, while poor Tjard Krugar, a fine fellow and a most genial soul. was captured in battle and died soon afterwards"
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
Police Claim Supposed
 Migrants Are Thieves

Policeman Will Smith, who holds down the "Bowery, or that portion of First avenue bounded by Eighteenth and Nine- the gangs of supposed vagrants, whom he claims are robbers, burglars and thugs in disguise, that infest his beat.
 Yesterday afternoon he arrested four. One acknowledged he had ridden on freight cars once or twice and claimed to be a wire worker. Several skeleton keys were found on him. He claimed to have been here several weeks and says he is 37 years old. He looks fifty.
 On Robert Cassidy, a tall six-footer. who looks capable of doing any sort of hard work, were found number of cards with poetry printed on them. A fair sam- pie is:
 Will you help a crippled stranger
 When you meet one in distress? While your life Is kept from danger,
 Other souls are laid to rest.
 Today poor cripple appeals for your aid |;
 Don't turn with a sheer or frown, For God in His wisdom is the only one
 knows, sI
 But loved ones of yours may go down. And when at the end of life's Journey,
 We meet in that ong-promised home, Some soul you have helped with money,
 May lead you up nearer the throne.
 Cassidy claims to be a minor and is a powerful man. Chief Austin says he has been begging.
 James Ryder claims to be resident of been hanging around and drinking since last pay day. He had a quantity of cheap needle cases in his pockets.
 In large type the attention of the house keeper is attracted and on the inside of the case is picture of the White House. They are familiar to every wo- man, having been sold in large numbers for years.
 Frank Wright Is the curiosity. He neither speaks nor hears and sat for fifteen minutes in Chief Austins office without a semblance of knowing what was going on about him. He Is thought to be one of the three who have been working Birmingham recently, all said lO Ue dplc tO ldfh dIu HtdT peTIeCliy.
 The bunch was arrested in the wine room of OHara's saloon on First avenue between Eighteenth and Nineteenth.
 Last night Chief Austin. Policemen Smith, Waldrop and Culpepper increased the number of prisoners at the ''doll house" by raiding the dives on the bow cry" It was the aftermath of the raid made by Policeman Smith earlier in the afternoon and he and Policeman Burke 7I@A A in the night making a total of fifteen.
 Those arrested by the four policemen were George Ferguson. Tom Burns, H. T. Austin and Jim Howard on charges of vagrancy and Will Beal and Jim Davis, charged with disorderly conduct.
 Policemen Smith and Burke caught John Gonlaz and Harry Walters for an affray and Charlie Tarrant, Roland Ros- CTS and Crawford Sanders on charges of minors visiting a saloon.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
STREETS IN SUBURBS
 TO GO BY NAMES
This Is Done to Avoid Confusion When Free Delivery Be-
 glns.

On May the postofflce will deliver mall free in Elyton, West End, Avondale Woodlawn and East Lake. To prevent any confusion in the number of streets in West End and Elyton the municipal councils of these suburbs have decided to name all streets instead of numbering them.
 For instance, First avenue after leay- ing the western boundary of the city lim- its will be known as Columbus avenue This passes through Elyton and West End and goes to Bessemer. The first street in Elyton west of First street in Birmingham will be named, and the num- bers on the houses between these two streets will run from one to one hundred. Between the second and third streets the numbers will run from 200 to 300. etc. By adopting this plan there will be no First street in either Elyton or West End nor any numerical street. The house num- bers will run westward west of First street.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
CLAIM SHRYOCK IS NOT OF SOUND MIND Father of Counterfeiter Writes
 to Federal Judge ONCE HAD BLOW ON HEAD Parent Says Ice Was Packed About Boys Head Till the Shape Was
 changed-Judge Jones
 Holds Up Sentence.
ONCE HAD BLOW ON HEAD

Walter R. Shryock, the Talladega coun- terfeiter who was arrested several weeks ago on a charge of passing counterfeit $20 bills and who was subsequently, tried and convicted in the United States Court, has never been sentenced Judge Thomas G. Jones having held up his sentence on account Of the unusual features of the case, many of which indicated that the defendant was not of sound mind. After Shryock was arrested a hand satchel full of S2O counterfeit bills amounting to about S24'O00 was found in his possession and was later shipped to the department in Washington by Secret Service Agent Mo- Adams, where it will be burned.
 The mans father has recently written letter saying that his son was not of sound mind and explaining how he had received a blow on the head, been sick with fever and had ice packed on his head to such an extent that 1t changed its shape. The letter was written to the late Judge Bruce as judge of the Federal Court, the writer not being aware of his death. Following is the letter:
 Moberly. Mo. March IS, 1902 Hon. John Bruce, United States District
 Judge, Birmingham. Ala:
 Dear Sir-I notice that one Walter R. Shryocl1 is under arrest at Birmingham, Ala It is, no doubt, my poor unfor- tunate son, who fell off a plank fence when quite small, striking his head, and was picked up perfectly Timber. A short time after that he was taken with cere- f.-ot tttt ,l0 ala~ taI ,ta about one hundred days, reduced to a mere skeleton and had every symptom of death but hiccoughs. Ice was kept on his head all the while; his head changed in shape. and he has never been right men, tally since; gets his mind on one thing and never lets up until he gets tired, and then changes to something else. He joined the church and was strictly pious. He would not go for the mail on Sunday. Some interruptions young men played trick on him and he thought himself dis graced; dropped the church and has tried everything in the catalogue to earn money. Patented an air pillow and dropped that. He has always been so nervous that I had to take him out of school by the direction of the teacher. I will refer yol to pr. J. M. McComas of Sturgeon, Boone county. Mo-, who att tended him during that spell of sickness; also Dr. Thomas Irwin. who has known him for years. and who will testify if you will see that they are summoned. When does your court meet and where2 I am 72 years old today and a cripple for life, and poor, and will not be able to attend his trial. My wife is confirmed invalid and only able to walk a short distance. We are all alone.
 Hoping to hear from you, and that you will be merciful to my poor boy most re- spectfully, s. w. SHRYOCK.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
TICKETS GOING FAST
 FOR WALTON BENEFIT
Indications Are That There VIII Be Packed House at the Audi
 torium Thursday Night.

A packed house will greet the perform CTS Thursday night at the Auditorium when the Walton Monument Benefit will be given. Every policeman has tickets and they are selling them rapidly enough to Insure that the capacity of the house will be tested.
 tickets and they still have two days in which to work Yesterday a number of officers were given 100 tickets each and sent to the various suburbs. They met with equally as much success as the men in town. Many knew and admired Policeman Walton and are more than glad to contribute the price of several seats to aid in erecting a monument over his grave.
 Besides the regular bill at the Audito- rum. Chief Austin will put on a real crap game. numb-r of the colored swells will be participants in the game. which will be novelty to many.
 gambling den with all its modern methods will be another feature. This will be raided by the chief and band of police. The regular bill will also be given. It includes Madge Ellis, a com edienne; Panltlea. a comedy clay modeler; Ali Holt. mimic; The Berlin Sisters, singers; The Three Musical Keltons and Arthur Buckner. cyclist-
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

this company will have over gas or water companies Is that the liquid in the pipes not being affected by heat or cold. the pipes themselves will not have to be laid as deep in the ground as a gas or water main. About two feet below the surface is all that is necessary.
 This ammonia Is cooled at the central station by means of salt. This is packed around the pipes and the ammonia forced through them. in this way cooling it. The system in this respect is the same as an ice plant.
 To cool a dwelling a refrigerating ap- paratus consisting of a coil of pipes can be installed in the roof. It is well known that cold air descends just as hot air rises. From this cooling station in the at- tic the cold air can be conducted to the rooms below through tin tubes just as are now used to conduct hot air throughout a house These tubes will open into a room and the cold air can be turned on or shut off by means of register.
 Another way of cooling a dwelling Is by means of radiators. These are just the same as a steam radiator, and the happy possessor of one can sit by 1t and keep warm In winter and cool in summer.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
Cold Air Plant WIFI Not
 Be In Operation TiII 1903

MT. W. II. Morris, who was granted a franchise Monday night by the City Coun- ell to establish a refrigerating system in the city and to lay pipes for the conduct ing of cold air or other materials, stated yesterday that his company would prob- ably not be ready until the season of 1903.
 There is a good deal of preliminary work to be done in the way of organization and preparation before the actual construc- tion begins It Is not known yet whether the franchise granted by the City Coun- ell will be satisfactory to all persons in- terested in the company. many of whom live in other cities. The franchise was amended by the council and fin several particulars was not passed as asked for.
 The plant will cost S35O 0OO and 1t will take probably eight months to build it. It will require a great deal or neavy ma chinery and 1t takes time to build this. The company will use at least two 100-ton refrigerating machines of 400 tons refrig- erating capacity. This will be installed at thee entral power station, will be used to refrigerate the anhydrous ammonia and pump 1t through the pipes. One ad- vantage in the cost of construction which
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
A BLIND WANDERER. Didn't Know That Food Could Restore
 Her.

A well known writer uses Grape-Nuts as a tonic when feeling the effects of ex- tra heavy work. She writes. Grape Nuts should be taken regularly as one would tonic. I eat mine cold in the morning with hot milk or cream poured over it. and 1t is delicious. nourishing and strengthening.
 Some time ago I said to lady friend who was a great sufferer from dyspepsia and has been an invalid for five years. and who was a mere skeleton, If had only known you sooner you need not have sufferd all these years She looked at me in surprise and asked me what I would have done. I should have put you on Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food re- piled quite confidently. Did you ever hear of it?' Oh yes she had heard of 1t but never tried 1t as she had never had her attention called to 1t especially and had not thought 1t applied to her needs.
 Now I said. If you will just set about 1t and try Grape-Nuts for week. three times e day. will guarantee you will rise up and call me blessed
 She took my advice and followed 1t faithfully. When I saw her about 8 week later she looked like @ different person although she had only gained two pounds in weight. but said she felt 70 ly improved in health and strength since using tho food.
 She Is getting well and you can in- agine her delight ia unbounded. My own experience and that of other is suff1- cient evidence of the scientific value of food that supplies nourishment to the system and huiids up the brain and nerve centers." Name given by Postum Co. | Battle Creek. M,ch.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
LITTLE ACTRESS IN THE TRANS. VIAL WHEN HosTILITIEs BE. eAN-cAPToR OF MEHTuEN A REFINED GENTLEMAN.

Miss Madge Ellis, the clever comcdienne who has made such a decided hit at the Auditorium, was fin South Africa at the breaking out of hostilities. In fact she was one of the last women to leave Johannesburg when President Kruger issued his famous order for all non-com- batants to get out of the Transvaal. Some of her "reminiscences of the Boers are re- markedly interesting.
 T will never forget my meeting with General, or as he was then called, Com mandant Delarey," said Miss Ellis to an Age-Herald reporter yesterday. q had only been in Johannesburg a few days. Tjard Kruger, the Presidents favorite son. who was stopping at the same hotel as l was, had been introduced by some friends and we were all going in to din- ner when Delarey came into the hotel lobby At my earnest solicitation he joined our dinner party, and I must say that never enjoyed the society of a man more than I did that of this plain farm er-soldier, who has now become so fam ous His voice was low and soft and his English, which was perfect, had a slight
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
SULLIVAN>LOVE CASE
 PUT OFF FOURTH TIME
Very Few of Witnesses Present When Trial Came Up Before
 Justice. Martin.

For the fourth time the Suliivan-Love case has been postponed when called be- fore Justice of the Peace Martin. Each time there has been some excuse, either the absence of witnsses or the illness Of one of the defendants.
 Scarcely any of the witnesses were pres ent yesterday morning when the case was called. The men are charged with att tempting each others lives at the corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street some weeks ago. It will be remembered both men fired several shots at the other during one of the busiest hours of the day.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
Killed Man and Robbed Him.

Oklahoma City, I. T., March 25.-At Keokuk Falls, in Pottawattomie County. last night, two men shot and killed a man named Martin, proprietSr of a distil- lery, at his home. robbed him and then after saturating his body with oil fired 1t and escaped. The flames were extin- guished before the body was badly burned. The men had ordered Martin to throw up his hands. Instead, he reached for his revolver when they shot him.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
FEEL MUCH ENCOURAGED. All But $6ooO of Athletic Club Bonds
 Fioated.

The committee of the Birmingham Ath- ietic Club having in charge the floating of $15,o0O second mortgage bonds for the purpose of erecting 0 club building feel much encouraged at the progress they have made.
 There remains but s6OOo of bonds to float Besides this second issue of s15,000 there is an issue of about s2ooOo first mort gage bonds which have been placed and the proceeds of both will be used in erecting a modern club house on the prop erty of the club which Is located next to the Southern Club building on Twen- tieth street. The plans and specifications for this building are drawn and the club Is ready to advertise for bids as soon as all of the second mortgage bonds are issued.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
INNOCENT BOY SHOT.
Negro Fired on Flagman and Missed
 His Mark.

John Caldwell is in critical condition at Blocton as the result of bullet wound received Sunday afternoon from the pistol of negro named John vinn- dercott on the Blocton Accommodation.
 It seems the negro was put off the train by a flagman and drew his pistol He shot at the f1agman. but the bullet went wide of It's mark and struck the boy. who was on the platform between the cars.
 The negro escaped and it is thought he went towards Bessemer.