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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17
RuMoRED SALE OF K. c. S.
Rock Island Said to Have Acquired a
Controlling Interest.
lSr.,Ia1 q, Tho D,gr

Especial to The POsr)
Kansas City Mo, May 16.-The Journal
will say tomorrow Control Of the Kansas
city Southern. running from Kansas city
to the Gulf Of Mexico has been acquired
by the Moorcs ana John W. Gates for the
Rock Island road by the purchase n the
Dutch stock. The same interests have
probably acquired the Arkansas and Chloe
taw. The latter road has changed hands,
but the name of the purchaser has not been
dIyulged. The Kansas City Southern voting
trust has three years more to ran, but there
has always been serious question rs to
Its legality and it is supposed with the
Rock Island holding a majority of the
stock there Will he no question that the
property will be turned over to 1t at onee
Information Of the deal In Kansas city
Southern comes from n source which,
though unofficial, has never failed TO be
reliable In such matters. President kn1,t
said tonight that he knew nothing Of the
deal. but that It was a matter concerning
which he would not be likely to be in
formed.
Announcement of the sale of the Arkansas
and Choctaw Is made on the authority OF
large holder Of stock who declined To say
who was the purchaser, John Sculin Of It.
Louis Is president OF the road.
The Dutch stockholders have been dis
satisfied with the control Of the Kansas
CITY Southern because they have been
without any voice in Its affairs, notw tn
standing they had n majority of the stock,
The voting trust was so controlled that
Hartman. Gates and Gould dictated the
policy and the Dutch recently threatened
to attack the legality Of the voting truat
unless given representation on the board
of directors. To prevent this they we're
given two directors at the last election.
Whether the Dutch had good grounds for
criticism or not there Is no doubt that the
Kansas City southern has been well man
aged under the administration Of President
Knott II has increased It's earnings
$l,5OO,OO0 q year.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17

Express Company vs. Joan Rrng and
Charles l.. Elm to recover money o. de-
poslt IN lQ.aI bink II vci1l,ct 10. .3 ~
was rendered in'favor OF the cSprc5s COM
pauy.
This Is a suit growing mt ~ jhc ~ 'trl
embezg,CmCnt Of SlO.Wb igun the cS y -
ant Krug was arrested IA New OrlciYi cn
route TO Mexico. lie got ont a writ %
hnhcns corpus here auh for months tic
tion. Krug was finally extradtcl nnl is
now In Mexico awaiting trial The money
against which the Judgment today WIS had
was Deposited by krug I'm Il bank here nnd
there has been a legal light over Il over
since Krugs arrest.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17

period last year. shows decrease In the
movement into sight Of 10000 bales.
Secretary Hesters visible supply state
ment shows a decrease for the week Just
closed Of 15o.156 bales.
Duns review says that weather end
wages continue to be the only disturbing
factors in the business situation.
Bradstreet's SAYS that the anthracite strike
and the favorable character of crop nd
vices are the pre-emnent features Of the
trade situation.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17
SPORT.

Southern League; Little Rock g. Mem.
phis a Nashville Chattanooga. Atlanta.
Birmingham, postponed on account of rain
New Orleans l. Shreveport T.
National League: Chicago 3, Boston o;
Pittsburg 6, Philadelphia /; New York ..
cincinnati 3; Brooklyn Q, ST. Louis >.
American League: Chicago q ST. Louis
], Detroit Q Cleveland / Washington o.,
baltimore Z Boston 4, Philadelphia .
Morris Park Results; Valdez Faust,
Flintineer Irritable. Swamplauds, Surmisc.
Worth Winners: Sonora Marin, Puredalc,
Lecturer, Brigade, Bay Wonder Domadge,
81. louis Winners: Stand Pat, Kcuoya,
Eva Moe. Colonial Girl. scorpio, Eda
ALLEY.
Louisville Winners: Early, optimo, Lin.
guist, Aules, Monarka The Caxtou.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17
WASHINGTON NOTES.
lsneclnl 10 The Post }


Washington May 10. Representative
sayden returned to his legislative duties
today. Immediately on his arrival he be.
gan to look into the situaO1n with refer
encc to the proposed military camps Of
instruction. He found matters as out
liupd In dispatches to The Post n night or
two ago, ana SAYS that while some change
may be made In the program Texas will
get ono Of the camps, II any Of them are
established.
The application OF Sam Houston, G. r,
Tnlos, w. V. Murray, W. c. BruH and
John Griffith to organize the First Ma
uonal bank Of Floresville, Texas with a
capital OF $4,000 has been approved by the
comptroller Of the currency,
President Roosevelt is telling his personal
friends that he expects congress to wind up
Its business and adjourn about June IS.
This statemeiE is based upon the informn.
tlon he has received from republican leaders
In the house and senate
The house committee on labor made o ia
vorabe report today on the bill Of Repre-
sentative Irwin (repl OF Kentucky, Great
ing n "freedmen's inquiry commission. +"
The hill has for It's object the creation Of a
commission 70 Investigate the conditions
Of the colored people and rs authorized To
report its views concerning the adjustnept
i@t'' aS s .5fJ$Sj a@sSl% &c.
Il In MANY respects the decision Of the
house leaders TO let the Crumpacker resoIu-
tion go over 20 the short session IS the most
far-renching ~ the present congress. II
undoubtedly means the abandonment Of the
attempt "a interfere In southern elections.
John p Jones, who has represented Ne.
vada in the senate since 1873, said today
that he would retire AT the end of his pres
tnt term. on March T. 1905 Senator Jones
says he does not want 10 lag superiuons In
the senate, hut desires 10 retire while he Is
in full possession OF his physical and men
tai powers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17
COMMERCIAL.

The feature Of the stock market was the
entire lack OF support, the weakness being
caused by the anthracite minors decision
to continue their strike.
Cotton again slumped on heavy liquidation
and depression on account Of the strike
news.
Wall street selling was the dominating In
nuence In the New York cotton market
Prices for spot cotton al New Orleans de-
cllned.
Secretary Hoster's cotton exchange state
ment, comparing the past week with same
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17
CUMBERLAND pREsBYTERIANs.
Principal Questions Are Seminary Control
and Mission Boards.


and Mission Boards
Springfield, No. May l6.--When the cum
bertrand Presbyterian general assembly re
convened today, committees were an
nounced by the mouerator's counsel. It Is
Notable that the committees ON throlog ca.
seminary and missions are composed of SIX
teen members each, or one represcntut- g
nom each synod. These committees Nu.
srapplv with the two burning questions o.
INC assembly, namely SEMINARY cont o.
aud mission bourd reorganization
The annual report OF the Western section
OF the Presbyterian alliance was rcad b.
Rcv, j. r. henry Of Pittsburs, Pa. TAe
: trustees reported having Si1,SJI OH hand
which L. being held IN trust Tor Theological!
educational purposes.
This bonri has also assisted In rhIng
Tor college endowment sum which during
the past year hats reached SJUO,UUO. rae
Afternoon session vas devoted to reports
of boards schools and other institution,
meeting was held tonight tn the interest,"
Of home missions aud educational endoN-
mCnt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17
RIoTING IN HAYTl.
Mob Attacked the Palace, but Were
Dispersed

Port au Prince, May l6.-Last night a
mob attacked the palace here but the hot
ers were fired on by the presidential guard
and eventually dispersed, Some Of the AT.
lacking party were killed or wounded, ac.
cording TO reports. ' az
\ number of delegates from the southern
towns have arrived here with tbe mar ~ Ia
OF forming another provisional government
me, revoutlonists in the north have re
lected the overtures made In them Win tbo
object of ayerting civil war WI" luz
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17
New Oil Companies

Austin Texas, May 16-Thc charter ~
the Sarpy OIL Transportation company Of
Beaumont was filed today; capital stool
$4,000 Purpose, to prospect for oil ana
o1ner minerals; build pipe lines derricks
sarpy' D. A. Jung, New Orleans; II. s.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17
RAILROADS.

One hundred Katy swltchmen went out
on strike yesterday in the Denlson yards.
The merchants of New Orleans viii tour
the Lone Star State
General Passenger Agent Robbins talks
Of Texas summer resorts
The International and Great Northern
Will grant stopover privileges nj Houston
on tickets purchased to Galveston for the
carnival,
The Southern Pacific will not grant stop
over privileges on tickets to Galveston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17
sHERlFFs' DEPARTMENT..

Taken up by William sporn, Cypress Ton,
Texas, one sorrel horse mule, or S years
old l5la hands high branded 3 b with bar
over top on left shoulders also one brown
mare mule, 7 years old, l5,5 hands high,
der both freshly reached and have harness
marks. "'''
Stolen from Messrs Walter & Hill. tin.
ners, us Bremond street, city, one single
morse spring wagon, small body, heavy
axlesi right shaft broken; name OF Waiter
a. I'M on side OF body also the word
Timer on end Of seat A. R. Anderson
sheriff Harris county, Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17
CONGRESSIONAL.

The house passed blll for tho fefunding
Of faxes paid ON ieg1clcs AID bequasts ior
uses Of religions or educational Oh r
actor.
The house had lively debate on rhl'p-
pines atrocities and the SchIey case.
1hc democrats refuse go SIT date for
closing debate ON tar Philippines bll.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17
MovEMENr on OCEAN vgssgLs.
Special to The Post)

Port Ends In. Arrived; Cairo Blanco
nlrl. ncm London. John Wilson tNorl.
fem Bluefelds fiunmnd tGer.l, from Ant
wcrp; Dinnamare Utl. from Palermo via
New York Sailed. III Dorado tAuil. FOR
New York Tow Head (lirl. TO- Dustin via
Belfast; olympia tBr1 For Port l.imon.
l'rawle p0ini.-paKsed; Alton lBrl, from
Galveston for Rotterdam.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17
THE FIRE RECORD.
Reslaenoo al Texarkana.

Texarknnn, Dexas, May 1S.-The resi-
dcnce of Louis Cornes In Sans Flats, this
city. was destroyed today by IRE. Loss
$3.50 NO insurance
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17
BUSINESS MATTERS.
Closed by Attachment.

Luling, Texas, May 16-H, Rleinsmlth
successor to the firm Of H. & Il. Klein.
smith, general merchants, was closed by
the sheriff Of Caldwell county today under
writ Of attachment In favor OF Mr. Kemp
ner OF Galveston 70 recover the sum OF
SUGGi 81, Officers are now taking stock
The assets are unknown, =
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17
EczEMAi no CURE. NO pAv

:, i 9m drplgEIst win refund your money u
T rSln PT stisr G,S fails to cure Ring,
pies and Blaekheads on The sores, I'm;
skin diseases. SOC. 'SSe' ana AL
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17

cause the county chairman has moved out
of the county. Chairman James y. Wells
o. the State executive committee was notl-
fed OF the conditions hero several weeks
ago and was requested to make an ap,
pointmeut but rs yet no appointment has
been made, or II made the public has not
been advised of it,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17

Chicago Tlmes-Herald. II, "A
Andrew Carnegie saws. Ewealtn usggb N
bring happiness or satfstacuon tssrt
nothing left for Andrew to try pu' y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17
Pstition la RanRrIHptoy

Mexia, Texas Msy 49, W. II. Baker,
.I9Sai /6geut for a beer and ice husine s..
assets uie estimated at about $500 while
tue liabilities viii foot NJ about $500
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17
Nav Reciprocate.

Kansas City journal 0ter.l. IN. OI,
Speake. Henderson IL keepihs .',,ss,l
honr Statehood bitl ~ the hacksr N
Ina time may come wnen uAlaa,.s
help to keep Henderson In the pacAs'''
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17
son,etblno Of a Fake.

Cleveland Leader. ...s
The street takers are talking o. w. n
ing a union. The political fake.m N
hardly follow suit II Is only hy lnul''
effort that the political faker Shines
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17

Edna, Texas. May ia barn belong.
Ing To robert Power with lot OF feed ana
hulness was destroyed by hre. Loss SUOJ,
Win small Insurance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17
JUDGMENT FOR EXPRESS COMPANY

For Money Deposited in Bank by
John krug.
San Antonio. Texas, May l6-in the dis.
tfiet court today in the case OF weils.Fargo
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17

Uvalde, reXas May 10 rho residence OF
=. II. lIollingsworth with It's contents was
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17

Liberty, Texas, May 5-one bay horse.
about IL years old. branded Nv an Io,.
shoulder; has saddle and collar marks "a
W Sharman. sheriff. no. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17

Bellville, Texas, May l5.-strayed or
stolen one soTfl ,b2ll f9Ggd mare about
q hhPdy hisWbfahded 81 on left hin;
She Il now heavy with foal, and her wear.
ling black mare colt not branded Owner
WI wlIl pay a liberal reward for recovery Of
William Palm sheriff Austin ,ium 10
Texas; by J. B. Minton, deputy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17

strayed or stolen, one red roam marc tAb
hahds hlsn' 3 years old. unbranded, mas
scar on LEFT fore foot made by cut on wi i,s
y Ky SnNe 70 rue when last seen. on Nav
seven miles south Of Brady. win nav
y Tor return OF mare TO me at Camn ss51
sana, Shenn c. Wall will nav SO Tor
Saba -"eL"ue' camp san
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17

Live Oak County Can Not Hold Primaries.
oakvllle, Texas, May l6.--Live Oak eoun'
~ can not hold democratic primaries be-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-17

nun Cntlo1 goods with Diamond Dye cotton
UyG lUl,UI colcrs. VIII not crock Or smut
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-15
british Wnr Affairs.

London, Jan. 1.-THE British war of
fee is confronted with most serious
condition of affairs. Its call for volun-
tecls to relieve the regiments at the
trent has, so far met with absolutely
no response and has served to inten.
sify the widespread Indignation exist
ing among all the volunteer regiments.
In the first place volunteers answer
ing tine call would only receive shil-
ling day. while the yeomanry, in
which many volunteers have already
Unlisted receive five shillings a day.
Tie only solution of the deadlock ap.
pears to be for the war office to intro
luce CONSUMPTION or withdraw the new
POPULATIONS. These have stirred up
strife to an extent which has not exist.
al for many year between che gov
ernment officials and the voluntary
arm of the service and, according to
rpany high officials, will bankrupt a
majority Of the regiments. According
the new rules every regiment must
20 into camp for one week each year
md the government grant will be re
mced in proportion to the number OF
ttsentees from the camp. The voluE
Ger commanders say it is Impossible
o get more than 40 per cent Of the
zen together in the same week, so diff
'erent are the occupations of the vol
| unteerS.
In addition the war office refuses
70 recognize drills which are not at
ended by a percentage o. men, which
t has hitherto been found quite in
possible to atte,ln. and imposes bat
alton parades of such strength that
here is no drill hall or drive ground
n London large enough to enable the
| hattalioas to narrower. Among those
who condemn the new regulations is
Colonel Balfour, a brother of the cab
net minister, A. J. Balfour, who com
uands the Londcn Scots.
| The matter will be brought to the
attention of parliament and if the o.
+er of the secretary, Mr.. Broderick is
rot amended the volunteer force, sc
| he colonel of one of London's strong
st regiments says, will dwindle t,
nOthing In tie meantime the war of
| ice is still waiting anXiously for ar
answer to the call for troops for ser
! ice in South Africa.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-15
R|CHHARD CROKER RET|RES
LEADER OF TAMMANY HALL
Announcement Made at Executive
Committee Mceting-Lcwis Nixon
Was Chosen Cookers Successor as
Chairman of Finance Committee
Cookers Address to the Meeting.

New York, Jan. 14.-Richard Croker
has announced his retirement from the
formal leadership of Tammany hall.
The announcement YVES made at the
meeting OF the executive committee
1t which the plan Of organization for
the year 1902 was agreed upon. Lewis
Nixon was chosen MI. Croker'S sue
cussor as chairman of the finance com
lnittee. This position, by Ions usage,
carries with it the leadership OF the
organization.
in announcing the name of Mr.. Nix
in for the craftsmanship OF the finance
committee George Van Hoessen, pres
dent OF the organization, said steps
were taken at the desire of Mr.. Croker
himself. Mr.. Croker, however, did not
express himself until all the business
hefore the meeting had been trans
icted, when he arose and addressed
he chair. There was distinct rustic
# expectancy in the crowded room
ahen he did SO. He spoke in his habit
iai quiet manner, but such stiffness
prevailed that every word he uttered
Eas clearly heard by all. His tone was
/ conversational one, but there was
something Of tromor in his voice,
In the beginning he said that the APP
pOintment Of Mr. Nixon to the chair.
nanship of the finance committee had
his full approval and he hoped that
Mr.. Nixon would receive the same con-
siGeyatiCn and good will which had
been extended to himself. He added:
Il know the young man well, and
believe that he will restore confidence
IN the organization and bring back to
its support the army of democrats
lhat we lost at the last election.
nope that you will give him the same
confidence that | have enjoyed. | am
continually receiving letters from
'oung men anxious to join this organ
| ilation who do not now how to join
md | hope that means will be found
o bring more young men in. The PEG
de who left us for reasons of their
jWn can never build an organization
~ against yours, upon patronage re
'eived from the republican party.
ourselves ard TO stand on principles,
Tot on patronage. You know this Or
SANITATION generally polls the largest
ote when it has no patronage. | have
zen in the organization 35 years and
during that period it has polled a larg-
vote proportionally in years when it
| rad no patronage. So you need never
ear the efforts CT men who leave us
because they wish TO get positions. Ii
S neglect of yourself and distrust of
1our lcauer which will hurt you. II
'ou conduct this organization honestly
nd comply with the laws, you cannot
re beaten at any time"
Mr.. Nixon, the new leader, rose as
sc on as Mr.. Croker had sat down, and
briefly thanked the committee for the
| Nonor done him.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-15
TRADE REPORT.

Bradstreet's report on condition OF
trade during last week says:
Trade advances, as reflected in tele-
grams to Bradstreet's, exhibit some ir.
regularity, caused by weather condl
lions or proceeding from the early
stage of the season. That a consider
able spring business has already been
booked is indicated by the heavy
shipments of merchandise. Specul%-
ticn is likewise exhibiting broaden
ing tendency, but here also some irreg-
Iiarity Is manifested on account OF
counter currents and technical market
conditions. The growing ease of mon
~ is a growing reflection OF previous
ly reported condition of the foreign
trade in the last months OF the year.
iron and steer production is active
beyond precedent at this season of
the year. So full of orders are Ameri-
can rail mills that contract FOR 105,.
90 tons for Mexico went to England
this week, no American bids being re-
ce;ved. New business reported chief.
ly for the second half of the year, is
of good volume, and in addition some
large sales of foreign iron are
reported.
The feature in cereals has been the
Inquestionable growth of speculative
feeling as reflected in improved out
size or commission buying of wheat,
corn and oats. while flour has also i'm.
proved in general demand. Crop dam.
age in the southwest ard reports of
exceptional activity at st. Louis have
been stimulating factors, but all
through the week realizing has been
the restraining feature, sufficient in
the eyes of corn, aided by freer coun.
try offerings to bring about a slight de-
cline. Exporters are still declared to
be out of the market in this cereal,
and in wheat, despite good cables from
abroad, the advance in domestic maj
kets has been So pronounced as to in.
duce talk of reshipments of American
wheat from Liverpool
Wheat including -four, exports for
the week aggregate 3,567,710 bushels.
as against 4,S13.475 bushels last week
end 5,901,0 95 bushels in this week last
year.
Wheat exports July l to date (2S
weeks) aggregate 153.314,271 bushels,
as against 102, 1921, $40 bushels last sea
son.
Business failures for the week are
SAG in the United States as against
20 last week. 222 in this week last
year, 295 in 1900, 304 in 1899 and 1928
in 1898.
Failures in Canada for the week
number 80, as against 25 last week. SO
IN this week year ago, 2S in 1900, As
in 1899 and "a in loYS.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-15
The Canal Bill.

The Hepburn bnl, in brief, authorizes
the president TO acquire control of the
necessary territory in Costa Rica and
Nicaragua, from point near Greytown
on the Caribbean SEA, by the way of Lake
Nicaragua TO Brito on the Pacific ocean:
and it further authorizes him, when the
territory has been secured, to direct the
secretary of war to dig the canal and
make terminal harbors. The bill appro-
PIRATES $l0,0O0,0O0 for preliminary eX
penses and the secretary of war author,
lied to enter into contracts to the aggre-
gate amount of $lSO,OOO,0OO
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-15
BOLD SMUGGLING IN COREA
DEATH IS TO BE THE PENALTY.
Wholesale Smuggling by Officials
Many Arrested-AmOng Those Com
dcmned is Che Pyeng JiI<, an En-
Premicr-Ciaim Money Was Due
for Salary.

Tacoma, Wash, Jan. l5.-Mail adj
vices from Seoul, Corea, are to the effect
that checking the governments receipts
from taxes and internal revenue reveals
the astonishing fact that not less than
l0,0O0,0O0 yen have been embezzled by
government officers during the last six
years.
Ye 70 Yok, minister of finance, al
vised the emperor TO pass sentence Of
death on all officers who embezzled over
20O0 yen. The emperor's sanction was
given three weeks ago and wholesale eX-
ecutions will soon take place Eight Y
officials are implicated, many of whom
have already been arrested.
Among those condemned is Cho Pyeng
Jik, an eN-premier. The officials under
arrest claim that the money taken by
them was in payment for salaries or eX-
penSes incurred in collecting.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-15

Victoria, B. c., Jan. l3.-The full court
OF British Columbia has affirmed the judy.
ment of Justice Drake, sentencing Elder
Brooks of the Christian Catholic church
in Zion to three months in jail for com,
selling one of his adherents not to engage
doctor when his children were suffering
from diphtheria. 1t is thought this will
drive Dowie's little band out of the prov.
ince.