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West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-07-19
pANK STATENEN =.

Report of the condition Of the First National
Bank at Sistersvile, in the State Of West Vir-
q nin at the close of business, July IS, 1902.
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-12
MASON WAS DISCHARGED
THE BOSTON CLUB MAN FREED FOR
WANT OF EVIDENCE.
Murders OF the Young Women Are Now
Charged Upon the Negro Ferry and
an Accomplish.

Cambridge Mass, November 1.-THE
discharge Of Alan G. Mason, the Boston
clubman accused OF the murder Of Clara
Morton at waverly a week ago, was or
dered by Charles Abby Of the Third dis
trict court OF Eastern MiddleseI today.
The government lawyer announced that an
investigation had failed to disclose evil
dence sufficient to hold the accused man
and he ordered the discharge OF Mason.
Almost Immediately in the same court
George l., o. Perry, the young negro who
yesterday was held as witness against
Mason, was charged with the murder of
Miss Mason He pleaded not guilty and
was remanded without ball for hearing
November IS.
After his release Mason held an informal
reception and after a short time was driven
TO his home In Boston.
Before Perry was taken back to jail a
number OF persons were permitted to have
a good look at him. One OF the witnesses
is employed at Waverly restaurant iden-
tilted Perry as the negro whom she saw
In Waverly on the night OF the assault
upon Miss Morton While he was being
looked at Perry grew impatient and angry.
He cursed Nemser, the pawnbroker, who
had Just declared that Perry was the per.
son who sold him the watches OF Miss Nc
Phee and Miss Morton and threatened the
police with vengeance,
Although Perry Is accused OF the murder,
the police feel certain that he had an ac-
complete. They believe another negro L
involved, OF whom they have the name and
history.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-12
cANNON'S CAMPAIGN ON
SENATOR cULLoM WILL DO SOME
OF THE HEAVY WORK
To Land His Friend in the speskershlp,
Rabeoek ls Not Available Because
Ct His Views.
special to The po,t.,


Washington. November 11.-Senator Cul-
lom OF Illinois is in the city and has COM
menced an active campaign in behalf of
Representative Cannon for speaker. II is
conceded that up TO the present time the
latter has much the best Of the speakerahip
race and that he win be Henderson's sue
cessor unless some unforeseen move IS made
by some Of his opponents According TO
Culiom Cannon occupies a conservative
and yet safe position with reference to
the tariff"
Senator spooner OF Wisconsin said today
that II Representative Babcock OF his
State WAS candidate for the speakership
he would receive the hearty support OF the
Wisconsin delegation.
Representative Pearre Of Maryland an.
nounced during the day that ne was IN
favor Of Bsbeock. II is generally under
stood, however, that Bsbcock's views on
the tarln will 70 a long ways towards
defeating him should he be candidate
and among well informed persons II is not
thought that he has much chance OF land
ing the place.
The minority leadership in the house Is
also coming in for considerable share oil
attention Just now. Among those men
present incumbent, Richardson Of TenneE
see, are Ball OF Texas, De Almond OF Mis-
souri,, Williams Of Mississippi, Underwood
and Bankhead ~ Alabama and Mcclellan
Of New York. The impression prevails that
Mr.. Richardson will not succeed himself.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-12
THEY MAY COME TO TEXAS
NATIONAL BANKERS INVITED TO
VISIT THE LONE STAR STATE.
Officers Of the Tsxas Association Are
Working Up an Interest in the
Proposed Trip.
Especial to Tho Post. }


New Orleans. November 1.-THE Texas
bankers will tomorrow or next day extend
a formnl Invitation to the delegates to the
convention OF the American Bankers asso-
citation To visit the Lone Star State, The
invitation will be presented by j. b, Nc
Asian OF Houston, president Of the Texas
Bankers association. and it Is believed that
II will be accepted Scores Of bankers
who are attending the convention have ex'
pressed desire to visit the greatest State
In the Onion. and there Is now hardly any
doubt that an excursion viii be arranged.
The delegation from Te3&s. which Is lay
ing the plans for the trip, consists OF n.
p. HIllyer Of the Austin National bank.
W. H. Rivers. first vice president Of the
Texas Bankers association. and A. ".
Lane, second vice president of the asso-
citation.
They have been In communication with
Il. J. Anderson. assistant general passen-
ger and ticket agent OF the Southern Pa
clhc in Houston. wiz assures them that
that the road viii make a low rate for the
excursion, and the trip can be so arranged
that low rates viii be secured to points
where It may be desired to make eide
trips. Mr.. Anderson Is expected to come
here and help out the project.
The Texas and Pacific railroad Is also Co
operating In the movement and has offered
low rates to all points aloRs its line
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-12
A WAR ON D. B. HILL.
Edward Murphy Speaks for Those o.
posed to His Leadership.
DECLARES HIM A JONAH.
Al Alliance With Tammauy Sought by
the Up State Democracy.
THE FEUD BETWEEN THE FACTIONS
Is Alleged to Have Been a Part Of the
Scheme Of IliIl.
ORGANIZATIONS NOW BEING FORMED
For the Purpose Of Effeetually Getting
Rid OF the Denins tjon OF the Ex-
Senator and Restoring Harmony
HE FEUD BETWEEN THE FACTIONS
Is Alleged to Have Been a Part Of the
Scheme Of Hill.
EXAMINATIONS NOW BEING FORMED
(speclat TO The Post.)

Albany, n. Y, November 1.-THE up
State democracy, at least that part OF 1t
which has followed tho fortunes Of Ed
ward Murphy, Jr,, and other men who
have been snti-Hill In the past, has de-
clared active war on David Bennett Hill
and Is seeking to perfect an alliance with
Tammany hall by which Mr.. Hill can be
driven from his position as leader Of tho
state democracy, Already IN Albany,
Rensselaer,, Cayuga, Clinton, Fulton, Ham.
ilton Erie and Montgomery counties the
war is on and organizations have hgeh
formed to fight for control OF the party.
During the campaign Just ended the Al
hnny Argus, which Is controlled by Edward
Murphy, Jr., was entirely at the disposal
OF Mr.. Hin and both It's editorial and news
columns were freely used by him. Until
now it was supposed that Mr. Murphy was
satisfied, but ia bitter editorial INSPIRED
by him, the Argus today declares for the
movement to depose Mr. Hill Among other
things, 1t says; THE stnte democracy
owes allegiance TO our brethren below the
Bronx. The loyalty OF Greater New York
has been emphasized so'strlhngly this year
that never again may n state democrat
question II. we can sec now that wa
never should have questioned II In the
recent past, save for the doubts so subtiy
sown by David y. Hill. sown as we must
believe for the purpose OF eternaliy per-
petuating the Seud between the democrats
OF the interior ana those or the great CITY
at the southern end OF the State Tho
deviishness of It all Is equally effective.
whether the cunning ia practlced nv the
unfortunate charged with tho control OF
the inmates Of the inner court Of the oa.
entail despot spd tceprug each constantly
Unframed against the other, or BY m on.
Ilghtennd citizen of tho State Of New York.
Misfortune after misfortune hrs befnllcn
the democratic party, year after year, for
full decade, 70 be candldiy SPECIFIC. ever
since HIlrs snap convention In Justice
90 our own reputation for party fealty IN
Justice to the democratic party OF the
State. we must, II we hopo ever again 10
participate in the affairs Of the nation. he
rid Of David r.. Hin as our state leader.
Overheard with our Jonah"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-12
TEXAS IS IN EVIDENCE
AT THE NATIONAL MEETING OF THE
DAUGHTERS OF coNFepERAcY.
It 10 Probable that There VIII Be a
Warm Debate Over tho Inscription
on Memorial Arch.


New OrieRnA. November 1l.--rexas was
much In evidence at tho National CONVEX
tion OF the Daughters or tho Confederacy
which opened IN New Orleans tonight. The
delegates arrived this morning ana tho rol-
lowing signed the secretaryB roll when
the convention assemblies Mrs. Dinsand,
Mrs. Nj. i. Darby, DenlSon Mre, H. {.
Taylor, Victoria; Mrs. Mary Z. Lane, Mar
shall; Mrs. Virginia Van Hook Mira Milton
Lathrop. MarHhall Mrs, L. N. uaraiu,
sherman; Mira ]. q. Jerren. sherman; Mrs.
EtheIyn MiIh, shermhni Miss Kate l.,
Daran, Ennhl Mrs. Edwa cafin, Miss
Mary L. Darby, Miss EuialIa purbapd
Denison Mrs. H. {, Layton, Victoria,
San Francisco entered the held today as
candidate for the next meeting place or
the convention and the delegates were car
ried away by the promises OF the boomers
from the Golden Gate. At the last con
yention at Wilmington. N. c., the Daugn-
ters decided to hold the 1873 session in st.
Louis, but as the exposition has been post.
poned st Louis has asked for the 1904 con.
vention instead Of the one next year. from
the present indication, there is hardy
any doubt but that Frisco will capture the
prize.
The inscription on the Jefferson Davis
memorial arch az Richmond, Va, promises
20 develop a lively row. 1he matter will
probably come up Thursday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-12
NO CHARGES ARE ON FILE
GREEN is TO BE GOTTEN RID OF
JUST BECAUSE
He Is the Friend Of Or. Grant, and that
viii Be the Only Reason Given IN
Making the Fight
Especial to The Post)

Washington, November Tilt ie under
stood here that no charges have been filed
against Marshal George Green OF the
Northern Texas district and that the night
against him Will be based principally, II
not wholly, on his alleged close relations
with John Grant and the anti Roosevelt tie
ment in Texas, c. x. Mcdowell, who is
acknowledged 70 be Green's most formida-
BE opponent is in New York today, pre-.
sumably comforting with T., H. n. Green.
The former win probably return tomorrow
night and begin the active work Of his
campaign. The absense Of the president
makes IL certain that no action will be
taken in the premises for at least two
weeks.
So far IA known there are no develop
ments Ia the Houston postonice matter.
The understanding is that the fight up TO
the present time is wholly between Post
master Strong and George Brown.
J. r. Hawley Of Galveston. brother Of
the republican National committeeman, Is
here teday
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-12
HE IS A NATIVE OF TEXAS.
NEW GOVERNOR OF NEVADA BORN
IN LAMPAsAs COUNTY.
Got His Start by Trading in Texas Ponies
and Is Now Rated as Millionaire,
Owning Many Ranches.

Lometa, Texas, November 11.--Mr. John
Sparks, millionaire COW man. who was
elected governor of Nevada last Tuesday.
is native of Lampasas county. His
brother and relatives stiI reside in this
county. Nearly twenty years ago he bought
on the Rube Sentiht ranch. about three
miles from Lometa. 1000 head OF horses for
about 81 OF So each and drove to Colorado
and Montana and sold for $50 to SIS per
head This was the beginning OF his for
tune. He afterward drove many herds OF
cattle to Northwest territories aud states
and thero established ranches. His many
friends OF Texas and cowboys In particu.
lar are all rejoicing over his victory for
governor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-12
TEXAS LEADS IN RICE.
Average Yield per Acre for This Year Eleven and
One-fourth Barrels

or
the publication In The Post crop report from the
department OF agriculture Washington
has big lead other of the yield p
In o.
Carolina and Ga and nearly twice that of the estmpted yield
per the
officials Is IS bushels liA barrels, the general
accepted make
for this a ion
Yield millions
shed per acre pace Tcx.s on
the very top pinnacle
tereed the rice industry either
and investors " come Texas the banner world
Inc report Of
- $500 = 'p'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-12
Drs. E. P. Dayiss & W. II. GOhIman
Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat
Binz Building Houston.
TIP TO CORRESPONDENTS
TO BOOST THE CENSUS BUREAUS
REPORT ON COTTON CROP.
Newspaper Men Have Not AvaiIed Them
selves Of the Opportunity to do the
Campaign Work, However.
Special to The Post)

Washington, November lis. n. D.
North, chief OF the agricultural section OF
the census bureau, has during the past two
days invited several correspondents OF
Southern newspapers TO send out matter
calling attention to the accuracy Of the
bureaus cotton fgures made up from re-
ports from gins. So far as IS known nd
one Of those invitations has been accepted
Among those interested IN the statistical
discussion now IN progress here the ac-
curacy Of the figures referred TO IS not
questioned. as II is obvious that their ac.
ouracy depends merely on correct addition
and establishments from glnners Both
Of these features are conceded.
II Is pointed out, however that the ac.
curncy OF the census figures now that the
crop is grown and being ginned, does not
give any warrant for reelection on the
figures Of the department Of agriculture.
which are promulgated while the crop IS
being grown and are therefore merely estl-
mates. II is a significant fact that the
census bureau declines to assume responsl-
biIty for It's estimates Of the amount OF
cotton yet TO be glnned, thus preventing a
comparison between these estimates and
the estimates Of the agricultural depart
ment
The promised statement from statistiean
Hyde is being held back by the delay on
the part Of the investigating committee
which has not yet mnde public its report
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-12
REPORT OF STEEL TRUST.
Cash Assets and Liabilities Present a
Great Contrast.

New York, November lt.-At the monthly
meeting OF the United States Steel corpora.
tlon directors today Comptroller BiIDert
submitted the appended statement OF con.
ditlons. Cash on hand November !. 1901,
So, 1851 ,9J3; November ,, 1902, s84, 74s g6G.
Cash assets October l, 1901, S2Ol, sl2 ,;5si
October /, 1872, s222 go, 900
Current liabilities October /. 1907, ST..
6aS,3Il: October ], 1877. S65, 142,I5I.
Increase in net current assets, s33, y37, $50.
Earnings September and October 1901.
81 ,47s.5s5; September and October. lyO2,
so l3O.S46
Orders since last hoard meeting, 9ssOsJ
tons.
Shipments 81 $40 tons
Tnfiied orders on hand November I. lBOJ.
. Ell ,5Y2 tons November !, 1907 t,v6s,OOI
tons.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-12
QUICK VERDICT RENDERED.

VC1N0 ElNDAA1 hl1NuENED.
II was Just thirteen minutes after tho
jury retired when word was brought to
the court room that verdict had been
reached. Court officers shouted FOR order
and a hurry call was sent for Justice Lam
bert, who was not to be found in his cham.
Der. 1t was 1928 when the notice was
received and It was AS when Justice Lam
bert took his seat on the bench. Mollneux,
who had been brought into court on the
first notice from the guard. was calm and
confident as ever. Barlow S. Weeks, Of his
counsel leaned across the rail and whis-
pered to him: TITS all right The time
tells us that"
Il have never doubted it, Molineu1 re.
piled.
The old general was far more sgtated
than his son and It was evident that the
suspense was very hard on him
As soon as Justice Lambert took his seat
he notified the audience that there must
be no demonstration and then he instructed
the clerk to put the question to the jury
Not guilty" said the foreman IN reply
TO the formal inquiry, and Mollneuz, who
had been standing to receive the verdict,
sank back into his chair.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-12
WAeE MkTTeRs ApIusrEn.
Threatened Strike Of Chicago svitehmen
Has Been Averted


Chicago, November 1.-THE wage con
troyersy between the railroads and the
Brotherhood OF Railroad Tralnmen, which
for time threatened to tie up all the prIn-
clpal switching terminals In Chicago was
amicably adjusted tonight at conference
between railroad managers and officials
Of the Brotherhood. The settlement MAS
reached on the basis Of a compromise Sew.
enteen of the railroads signed the new
agreement aud the Santa Fe, the othet
road involved, viii sign tomorrow morning.
The men viii receive an increase OF abnGt
II per cent. In their demand the men
asked for an increase of cents an hour,
the railroads offered to compromise IN
an Increase OF ~ cents an hour 70 helpers
and cents to forenlen. This WAS refused.
At tOuight's meeting the railroads sub
mitted proposition offering 3 cents 10
helpers and cents 70 foremcn. After soy,
eral hours consultation the ofer was ac'
cepted by the men.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-12


There was a burst Of applause, but 1t
was speedily quelled by the court officers.
Justice Lambert ordered the court cleared
and told the jurors TO remain In their
seats until 1t was cleared. Then, after
counsel for both sides had congra tulated
each other and the jury and had thanked
the court, Justice Lambert ordered tho
formal discharge OF Molineux. crowd OF
at least 1000 followed cheering for Gen.
eral Mollneux and his son as they left the
court room with Messrs. odelI and Weeks.
Former Governor Frank Black, who
reached the sidewalk some i've minutes
later, received an even greater ovation than
greeted Molneux.
General Molineux, when asked for state
ment by his reporter friends, said: 'rhe
struggle Is Ger! The battle donel And
might has lost. but right has wont"
From the criminal court building Moli-
neux went TO the city prison. In making
his way to his old cell and thence 20 the
front entrance he trayersed a considerable
portion Of both the old and new prison
and everywhere he went the news OF his
acquittal went too and the prisoners
cheered him, He even went through the
womans department, where there we're
many who cheered him.
Mollneux, accompanied by General Moli-
neux and two Of his attorneys, entered
cab and were driven away. About 1000
persons cheering, shouting, surrounded the
carriage and greatly delayed It's departure
The keepers OF the Tombs prison came out
and shook hands with Mollneux and many
people waved handkerchiefs from the win
dows in the street
Cecil MolIseux, after shaking hands with
his brother, stood weeping on the steps
OF the Tombs. Molineux himself was
smiling and jubllont He went at once
TO his fathers home In Brooklyn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-12

San Antonio, Texas, November ll.--Brig-
adier General Frederick d. Grant, com
handing the department OF Texas VIII
make his initial tour OF inspection through
the southwestern Part OF the State Thurs
day lie is TO visit Fort clark, Camp EagIr
Pass ana Fort Bliss The tour VIII last
about week. after which General Grant
Visits Austin 10 pay an ofhcial call on
Governor Joseph u. sayers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-12
MOLINEUX Is FREE.
Jury Took Only Thirteen Minutes 10
Make lis Decision in The Case.
THE AUDIENCE APPLAUDED
The Court Could Not Restrain the Out.
burst Of Enthusiasm.
DEFENDANT VISITED THE PRISON.
Those Confined There Had Heard News
and Congratulated Him.
HIS FATHER WAS GREATLY AGlTATED
Tho Younger Man Net Much Moved by
tho Words Which Released Him
from a Long Confinement
The Court Could Not Restrain the Out.
burst Of Enthusiasm.
DEFENDANT VISITED THE PRISON.
Those Confined There Had Heard News
and Congratulated Him.
is FATHER WAS GREATLY AGITATED

New York. November 11.--Roland B.
Molineux was set at liberty today after
spending nearly four years In prison and
being once condemned to death and twice
placed on trial for his life for the murder
OF Mrs. Katerine ]. Adams
But thirteen minutes sufhccd for the Jury
to reach verdict OF acquittai at the close
of trial that has lasted four weeks, the
first trial, which resulted in Moliueu1's
conviction and sentence, having been pro.
longed for about three months.
The verdict was confidently andci-
pated, was greeted with an instantly sup
pressed outburst Of applause, Justice Lam
bert having delivered stern admonlton
that no demonstration would be permitted.
Molineux, who was brought into court as
soon as It was known the Jury had agreed,
was apparently uneopcerned as he has
been throughout the trial and gave no evil
dence Of emotion when the words that
established his innocence were pronounced.
His aged father, General Molineu1, was
deeply affected and could with difficulty
respond to the greetings Of friends who
pressed forward to ofrer their eongratula-
lions
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-12
Gonzales Refused 10 Issue Bonds.

Gonzales Texas November 1.-THE eiec-
tion on the assurance Of bonds for a sys.
tenn Of water works for the city created
great deal Of Interest. AS only property
tb1-payere could vote IN the election
light vote vac polled. The proposition was
defeated BY a majority Of 2ia
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-12
puty on cbrIstnas presents.

Washington. November 1.-THE insular
bureau Of the war department has in
formed the Philippines commission that uc-
eordlng TO a decision OF the cabinet Christ
mas present sent TO the islands Will be
subject to the same duty an other goods.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-13
Mr., JOHNSON IS SURE
speake1ship Candidate Says He Now
Feels the Fight Is
Won.
Strong Showing Made at a Gather
ing of His Friends
Yesterday.

Z Lawrence H. Johnson, candidate for
speaker of the Minnesota house, was in
St. Paul this morning in conference with
some OF his supporters. He was looking
unusually radiant and broke the silence
which he has hitherto kept long enough
to say:
81 have never felt so confident Of the
outcome in this contest as 1 do to-day.
In fact, I feel that We have the fight.
Won.'' .-s.
"Wil it be possible to settle the mat
ter before the legislature meets? .l
mot without a caucus, think. We are
ready to meet DR.. Babcock at any time
We do not underestimate or belttle him
in any way. If he does not want the
thing settled until the night before the
house meets, we will have to wait until
then, but there is one thing he overlooks
think. In previous legislatures the
speakership has been. settled some time
before the session opened. This gave the
successful candidate time to make up his
committees, so they could be named at
the opening Of the session, If the choice
is deferred until the house meets the
speaker will have to have a weeks time
to make up the committees, unless he has
a typewriter list already in advance. I
say freely and frankly that I have not
promised or settled on single committee
appointment. and I defy any one to show
that I have"
Mr. Johnson's good feeling at this time
arises from protracted conference of
his friends, held yesterday afternoon at
the Hotel Nicollet, lasting from / to 8
O'Clock. 1t was attended by TWENTY-FIVE
of the members elect, all earnest sup.
porters of his candidacy. Three of them
had never before been present at anv
meeting Of either element in the fight.
AS result Of this meeting the campaign
is organized and in better shape than
| it has been at any stage and reports
brought from all over the state indicate
a growing sentiment for johnson.