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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-31
KILLED BY ELECTRICITY.
Jchn H. Fisher Picked Up a Live Tel,
phone Wire.

phone Wire.
Waco. Texas. May s0.--Joha Il. Fisher
was killed instantly IN front Of his resi-.
aenee on speighi and Ninth streets this
morning at e'eleck by coming in contact
With an electric telephone wire The wire
ran over the yard and had grown loose mi
the Winds Of "Wednesday night had iiftsd
the sire, and Il was near the ground Sir
Fisher was passing out OF the yard and IL
Is supposed that he took the wire 10 In
Il up, bur ne sooner had he touched n
than he uttered a shrek and fell over dead
The wire was Lying across a TROLLEY wire.
and carried a voltage OF from 1900 TO POO
and Sir. Fisher was killed Instantly
The deceased came 70 Waco last year
from Weimar, Colorado county, and came
here to place his children In Baylor unlver-
sity. he was 81 years OF age and leaves a
family. He was a retired lumber dealer
and was q man Of means He was highly
respected In this city. He leaves a wife
snd one son, who is II years OF age. 10
mourn his loss. The funeral viii take place
IN this city In the morning at 10 o'clock.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-31
g. M. Haile,s Annolntment.

Orange, Texas, May 3o-Late this after
noon the following circular was issued
from the general offices OF the Orange and
Northwestern Railroad company:
Orange Texas, May 3o-Enective June l,
1902 Alr. b. VI Halle is appointed traffic
manager OF this company with headquar-
ters at Marshall. Texas.
c. w. Hole, General Manager.
Approved l.. Miller, President.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-31
corpus Chriati Wharf Saved.

Corpus Christi, Texas. May 30--The large
central wharf and warehouse, recently pur-
chased by the Mexican National, who last
week announced their Intention OF tearing
1t down in July unless disposed OF, has
been purchased by Captain j. Is. Thompson
Of this city who will probably organize a
dition at once. The consideration for
tho wharf and two warehouses was $1,000
This old landmark Is Corpus Christrs priu.
cipal summer pleasure resort and our people
were bound not To have 1t removed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-31
The La Porte Train.

The moonlight special OF the Southern
Pacific will leave Houston daily at 6l5
o'clock, commencing Monday, June ., Re
turning will leave La Porte at 6S0 a. m.
daily. This train Is put on for the henedt
Of the Houston people whose families are
summering at La Porte.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-31
Aearlnn Went Over.

Austin. Texas May 3o.--'rhe Galveston,
Harrisburg and San Antonio and BlsbyEl
Paso crossing controversy was set for
hearing today before the railroad commits
sion, but owing to the holiday, which was
ordered to be observed today, the case will
be taken up tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-31
Dallas, cleburne and Southwestern.

Cleburne, Texas, May 90 What has been
heretofore known as the new "Egan'
railroad, since the recent organization IS
dignhed with the title Dallas, Clcburne
and Southwestern Railroad company, with
these officers: President w. u. Myers;
TREASURER, W A. Mcdonald. general man.
ager W p Myers. The general Offices
are to be located in Cleburne The char
ter Is complete and has been sent away
for signatures.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-31

Do not leave home On a journey withou.
a bottle OF chsmbsrlain's Collie, Cholera
ana Diarrhoea Remedy. Il Is almost GER
tain TO be needed and can not be procured
while you are on board the cars or steam
ship. II Is pleasant. safe and reliable. For
sale by all druggists.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-31
MOONLIGHT SPECIAL TO IA PORTE

dip and dance. Don't forget South
ern Paeinc Moonlight special trains viii
leaye Central depot every Tuesday aud Fri
day evenings ~ Cos for Sylvan Beach Re
turning arrive Houston II 80 o. IN. Train
stops at Bonner Point. Round trip 30 cents
Regular daily Seaside special comnAaclng
Monday. Will leave els D. M for Sea-
brooke. end all intermediate points. Reg
Qlar 81 round trip Sunday excursions to
Galveston Will be Ia effect all summer. For
partic9lars apply @ w. I. saucisx. City
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-31
RIVERS AND HARBoRs BILL
Not Likely to Meet with Any Opposition
in the House.

in the House.
Especial to The Post.)
Washington. May 30-It is likely that the
report of the conferees on the rivers and
harbors bill will be taken up in the house
Monday and that 1t will be adopted with
out material opposition II any. The fact
that none OF the three or four dissatisfied
members made amy attempt TO obstruct the
progress of the bin when the conference
senate yesterday shows that much of the
talk of opposition was only talk and that
no more trouble may be expected In the
house than was encountered In the senate.
Ii is confidently believed that the measure
Will he in the hands Of the president by
Monday night.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-31
STRIKE OF MACHINETS.
fify.flye Men Out al Palestine and
Five at Taylor.
NO SYMPATHETIC MOVEMENT AS YET
|. and G. N. Officials Contend that a
Matter Of Principle Is lnvoked--There
Is a Scarcity OF Maohinists.

Palestine, Texas Mey 3o.--Tne machin-
lists are still out. and neither the mon nor
the company have made any oyertures.
The machin!Sts held well attended
meeting this morning at their hall out
would furnish the correspondent FOR The
Pest no news except that they were in the
nght TO win.
There are afry.hve journeymen and niue-
teen apprentices concerned IN the strike
out Of 500 men employed in the shops. No
e1ort has vet en- made 20 set the other
worknicu 10 20 out, but il is alleged hy he
naunmists they VIII come n called ou. Tie
same ibin- Is said 10 be .luc OF the shops
at 1ar ~ AID SAN Antonio.
The t .als ~ the company are mot At
all Pei ed at tie outlook. lhcy y li~tc
thrf sle Ga ibe right and contend that lt
is mI tet 81 principle ANA DO; o' WaE S.
The saops. they say VIII be tan VIII Jus
tee to he men. bui the company VIII also
Insist on Justice from the mru,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-31

Frank Faithorne as commercial agent here.
but left the Inference that a successor TO
Mr., Falthcrne would be made In a short
time. Ar. faithorpe will leave tomorrow
night 20 assume his duties as commercial
agent Of the Katy at New Orleans.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-31

Taylor. Texas. May 8n.-flve machinlsts
employed by the international and Great
Northern railroad in the round house 81
shis place have walked out and agc on the
ma thiuiytS strike u that road so other
ones affected
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Hotel Burnett
sTRloTLY FlRsr.oLAsa

Under new management. All outside rooms
american s., European 7Se and up. Conner
f1nnin ana Capitol; take South End car.
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l. & G. \, II. n.

Dspo, foot OF Congress Avenue
Houston ana Waco Trains
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Grand Central Depot
Leave No ISL l0is n Arrive No rsa SIS ? n
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RAILROAD SCHEDULE.


Grand Central Depot
Leave No. ,. zoos an Arrive Ne s. 7. 80 ?. m
Leave No. .. Ills ?. N Arrive. No 10 500 a N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
CROWDS ADMIRE KING.
Dress Rehearsals for Coronation Are
 Held.

London, August 6.-The first complete dress rehearsal of the coronation cere- mony was held in Westminster Abbey to- day The participants included all the chief actors in the ceremony save their majesties. The kings company of the Grandier Guards was posted at the Abbey annex and the peers and peeress and the royal pages all assumed their robes In the dressing room in the annex. The gorgeous carpet and tapestry were un- covered and the procession and the entire ceremony except the annointing were gone through with. The proceeding lasted an hour and half.
 The admiring comments of the crowd, along the kings route from Victoria station to Buckingham Palace were min gled with expressions of amazement at the appearance of his majesty riding in an open landau and much of the time bare headed. he having removed his silk hat The king kept continually lowing and smiling in response to the cheers of the people. Fortunately there was little rain during the drive to the palace. The long route view, Grosvenor Place and Hyde Park corner and thence down Constitu- ton Hill was followssI. The king passed through a great sea of waving hats and handkerchiefs as he drove up to the pal ace. He was apparently not fatigued by the excitement of his reception
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
MONTGOMERY
The State Board of Examiners Issue
 License to School Teachers.


 Montgomery, August 6-The state board of examiners today passed the following teachers. number of them being specials: Barbour county, Louie Hightower; DaIe county, M. A. Helmes, Jr., D. c. Hal stead; Butler county, Jacob Williams; Tallapoosa county. W. Holdridge, Hattie Walden, Caroline Brown, T. H. Snow Dale Gussie Helmes. Vela Simmons Eva Dawson, N. D. Cameron. Mary Boyd, w. U. Bracewell Annie Jyser. Alline Dos- ter, Beulah McDaniel. Wilcox: Lois Dale. Choctaw: Nora Bennett, John Brock, Lula Rodgers, Allie Campbell, Maud Ezell, w. J. Dansby. J. H. Gilmer F. M. Barney. Leila Foster. Alice K. Kim brough, Leila Foster. DeKalb: Maggie Richie, Ida Everett.
 There are several applicants for the va cancy in the sheriffship of Hale county Ebert Dixon charged with kifling John Lugan was given twenty-five years in the penitentiary this morning by a jury in the city court.
 In an interview today Governor Jslks said:
 T see 1t reported in some newspapers that I am opposed to labor unions. The statement is untrue. I see no occasion for the friends of my opponent taking such an unfair advantage. I am not only op- posed to labor unions, but I am in fa- vor of them. Labor has just as much right to take care of itself as has capi- tai I am distinctly and emphatically not opposed to labor unicus"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
CRANBORNE SAYS
 ENGLAND IS SECURE
HE DECLARES GOVERNMENT HAS
 NOT QUARRELED WITH EURO- PEAN POWERS, BUT IS NOW IN
 HIGH FAVOR, WITH INFLUENCE.

London. August 6-During the discus sion of the appropriate bill in the house of commons today the government was severely criticised by various members regarding it's policy in Europe and in China. It was alleged that Lord Sails bury had quarreled with France and Spain, had alienated Turkey, had driven Italy into the arms of France and had failed to resist Russia, while consistently counting Germany with obsequious com plances and one-sided secret treaties.
 In reply, Viscount cranborne, under secretary of the foreign office, made an illuminative reference to the treaty with Germany by saying that if a secret treaty existed 1t was secret, therefore it followed necessarily that the government could not publish its terms.
 He denied the alleged quarrels with European powers. declaring that the po- sition of Great Britian was in no way insecure and that her influence was high. The government was striving with Vis- count Cranborne to restore a normal state of affairs in China as speedily as possible. He thought the sooner Shang- hai was evacuated by the international forces, the better, as there was no req son why they should stay. The govern ment had proposed evacuation to other powers. but it was quite impossible for Great Britain to evacuate alone. In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07

Washington, August 6.-The war de- pertinent has known for some time that portions of the friar lands in the Philip pines have been disposed of to compa- nies and all of the recent negotiations conducted by Secretary Root have care fully taken into account any contingencies which might arise through these trans fers. The facts were fully communicated to the government here by Governor Taft. The latter also explained this mat ter of alleged transfer to the senate com mittee on. the Philippines. In the course of his evidence before the committee, Governor Taft said in answer to the ques- ton whether the friars were in actual possession of the lands:
 Generally, in order to avoid hostilites, they have transferred their titles to com- panies and retained the majority of the stock"
 Being asked as to these companies Governor Taft explained their status as follows:
 q wish to say that one of these com panies, or a stockholder of one of the companies, has filed a protest with the acting governor which I have with me. against the condemnation of these is- lands, because of the interest some indi- vidual owners have in them. But l want | to add that I do not think the protest has sufficient weight to vary the truth of my statement that the commission | has reasonable ground to believe that. with the authority which it asks, to-wit, | to issue bonds it can at reasonable prices | purchase this land"
 | As to the bona fide nature of the trans | fers to certain companies Governor Taft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
GOVERNOR TAFT SAYS LAND
 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED

said that he had cross examined the heads of religious orders. He added:
 T think after you read the evidence 1t will become obvious that while it is true that transfers have been made, they have been colorable in this sense-not fraudulent; I do not say that-but they have been colorable in the sense that the transfer made was for the purpose of giving the public the impression that the friars had parted with their titles. and thus facilitating the collection of rents, while in fact the ownership is still retained. That is my information as to the condition of the titles now in spite of a protest filed by some stock holders with respect to the ownership of some haciendas."
 Having in mind this information that the friars had sold portions of their lands to companies, Secretary Root said in his last dispatch of instruction to Gov ernor Taft sent to the latter at Rome. that in case of a successful close of the negotiations, lists must be furnished not only of the land, but also of titles which had been merged in the stock of corpor- ations, with the total stock of such cor porations and the amount of stock held by the religious orders.
 Aside from this information given by Governor Taft, the war department has been advised from time to time of cer- tain individual transfers made by re liglous institutions in the Philippines to persons and organizations Tn this coun- try. One such transfer is represented by a leading firm of attorneys in New York, and another is represented by a Wash ington firm of attorneys. The negotia- tions have proceeded, however, with the idea that these transfers were not of a character to interrupt the consummation of the main object of securing transfer | ence of the lands as an entirety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07

that, as in all other respects Great Brit ian must have the most favored nation treatment The government had hoped that negotiations for a commercial treaty would successfully be concluded before now. The abolition of the likin was the most important object. It was hoped, said the viscount, that a solution would be found for all points of difference.
 In moving the bill the chancellor of the exehequer Sir Michael Hieks-Beach, ex- plained that he thought it desirable to alter one clause of the bill so as to al- low the chancellor to borrow funds, in temporarily financing the exchequer, by the issuing of treasury bills. He added that the government expected to have to borrow 100000 to meet a deficiency in the next quarter
 Replying to J. Edward seely, (conserv- atiYe) who deprecated the lack of mod ern war appliances by the British army and navy and who urged the establish ment of a department responsible for the adoption of every invention neees- sary to the army and navy, Premier Bal four denied that Great Britain was be- hind other nations. He said the govern ment would grapple with urgent question of joint stratgetical department to the best of it's ability.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
DARING ROBBERS
 HOLD UP TRAIN
RUN EXPRESS CAR UP ROAD AND DYNAMITE IT-Slx BAGS OF MONEY sEcURED-oNE MAN IS KILLED.

Mount Carol, H., August 6.---A daring Marcus, On the Chicago. Burlington and Quincy railroad, five miles north of Sa- wanna. about midnight. The fine vesti- buled ps ssenger train of eleven coaches. Conductor Emerson in charge, was flag ged at the little station and six mask ed men guarded the engine. The engineer and firemen obeyed the imperative or ders of the robbers and at once uncouped the engine and express car from the train and ran them a quarter of a mile up the track Then they blew up the express car with dynamite, ran the engine north a distance of a mile from Hanover and the locomotive becoming dead, the rob- bers abandoned it and escaped
 One of the highwaymen was killed, be- ing shot above the eye and also in the leg. He met instant death while in the engine and his body was dumped to the ground by his companions as they speed away, The express messenger. Bye, claims to have done the shooting. The deed was done quickly, the trainmen and passengers making ho defense. Six sacks Of money were secured but the amount is rot known. The passengers were not molested.
 There was no way of telegraphing news of the hold-up and flagman walked baslS and gave the alarm. A special train of citizens and several policemen at once proceeded to the scene but as the track runs along the Mississippi river and the country Is well adapted to a successful flight, the robbers easily escaped.
 The work was evidently that of experts aff .lt ly. The train attacked is one of the finest in the world and usually carried consld- erable money, which must have been known by the highwaym The dead rob Der was a stranger in this vicinity. He Was a middle aged man and we'll dressed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
Sends Powers to Jail.

New York, August 6.-The branch of the Peter Power suit started to up- set the Northern Pacific merger reached an acute stage today before Judge Lacomber in the United States circuit court After some short pro ceedings the court committed MT Power for thirty days. He also or dered George Alfred Lamb,- counsel for MT. Power, to appear August 20 to show cause why he (Mr. Lamb) should not be suspended or admon- ished for unprofessional conduct in connection with the case. The occa. sion for the order was the absence of MT. Power He had been repeatedly ordered into court, he had paid no at- tention to the summons and it is be- lieyed was acting under the advice of his counsel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
Catholics Union Meets.

Dubuque, la, August 6.-The thirty second annual convention of the Cath ollie Total Abstinance union of Amer ica opened today with 300 delegates present. The union now numbers 9S0 societies, with a membership of S54,- 110, an increase the past year of over 10000. Pontificial high mass was said at the caInedral this morning. Tonight a rally was held, the programme in- cluding addresses by Senator Allison, Judge Gibbons of Chicago and Arch bishop ireland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
CENTRE
Speaker Was Present, But Audience
 Failed to Materialize.

Centre, August 6.-(Special.)-J w.. M. Lackey, who has been advertised to speak in Cherokee this week in the in terest of Governor Johnston, arrived here this morning to fill his appointment, but though there have been notices of the ap- pointment posted for several days. there was not a man from the country pres ent, and so little interest was manifested by the citizens of the town that there was no attempt at a speech made.
 The democrats of Cherokee are well pleased with the new constitution and will give an overwhelming majority for Governor Jelks in the coming primary.
 A. O. Williams of Pope is candidate for county superintendent of education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
HANNA PRAISES
 BIG FEDERATION
Continued from First Page)

ca n people by such acts as those. N will take time and patience and work be- cause 1t Is a work of education.
 ''I feel encouraged, that if my mission in life is to do good in this direction in which I have enlisted, 1t gives me more hope and more c)ursg ge to go on. The only difficulty is that I am afraid the republicans of Ohio will have to find scTe other fellow for the senate, because 1 don't want to go back there. I think I would rather do tlns kind of work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
Orthodox Rabbis of America.

New York, August 6.-Thirty-flve rabbis representing the leading Hebrew congre- gations in the country, at a meeting in this city have organized themselves into the United Orthodox Rabbis of America. Rabbi I. J. Lesser of Cincinnati was elected chairman of the conference and Rabbi Israelite of Chelsa, Mass, secre- to,-x
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
JeIks Rally In Phenix City.

Columbus, Ga, August 6-(SpeciaD- An enthusiastic Jelks rally was held in Phenix City tonight. Several hundred people were present and the occasion was a complete success. Being in great con trast to the recent Johnston rally. At tended by thirty odd people splendid and effective addresses were delivered by w H. Sanford of Troy and J. T. Hefflin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
JAPAN WINS RAGE
 FOR MARCUS ISLAND
CRUISER KASAGI FIRST REACHES ISLAND SUPPOSED TO BE VAL LIABLE ON ACCOUNT OF ouANo DEPOSITS.

New York, August e.-News has been received here, says a World dispatch from Yokohama, that Japan has won the race for possession of Marcus Island. sup posed to contain valuable deposits of guano.
 The cruiser Kasagi has returned to Tokio after landing a small detachment of marines on the island to hold the place until the question of ownership shall have been definitely settled by dip- lomatie correspondence between the Uni ted States and Japan.
 When the Kasagi started back Captain Rosehill, the American who left Hono- lulu for Marcus Island, nad not ai~ rived
 Japan Stirred Up.
 Toldo, Japan, July 25 via Victoria B. C., August 6.-The rival claims of Amer ica and Japan to this speck in the ocean have made a considerable stir in Japan. The ownership of Marcus Island, called Miniamitori Shima here, was tangibly established by the following announce ment issued under instructions from the home office under date of July 19, 1898: No. 55, Notification of Tokio-Fu,
 An island situated in latitude 2414, north, and longitude 15f east, shall be called herewith Minamitori Shima. and included as one of the Bonan group, and shall be under the administration cf l Tokio-Fu. KOYESLUTIA RYO,
 "Governjr Toklo-Fu.
 July 24, the first year of Neoji QS9S)." The origin of the actual ownership claimed by the Japanese is rather diff fcult however to trace.
 There Is evidence that the Americans occupied the island before the Japanese, but they are said to have abandoned it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
Gold Shipment.

New York. August 6.-Ladenburg. Thal- man & Go. have engaged s500.00O in gold bars at the assay office for shipment to British men via Paris tomorrow. The transaction is a special one, and does not reflect prevailing rates of exchange.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
Fire Does $1oo,ooo Damage.

Alvin, Tex August 6.-Fire which started this morning at 8 o'clock de- stroyed two blocks of business houses, about fifteen firms losing all their stock The loss estimated at s10O,000 with insur- ance of $25 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
Rhea for Conuress.

Bowling Green, Ky, August e.-John Rhea was unanimously nominated for congress by the democratic congressional convention this afternoon. his only op- ponent, E. J. Hobby, withdrawing from the race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
SPECIAL.

Owing to increased theatre traff1ce an extra express train has been put on East Lake line. Trains now leave Florence corner 8:l2, S:26, 6:36.