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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
WATCHING BRITISH NAVY
American Stfategists Advised as TO
English Naval Developments.
THE LATTER MADE FATAL MISTAKES
Sacrificing Strength and Other Equally
Essential Features for Speed in Con-
etructino 5attleships and Cruisers.

Washington, January The officials In
charge Of the naval policy Of the United
states are watching with great interest
certain developments of the British navy.
Confidential reports received here Indicate
that the British authorities are much con
cerped over the practical failure Of several
important types OF waBhlps.
Tho strategists Of our navy are being
Kept thoroughly advised in order that the
errors Of Inc British may he avoided IN the
designing Of new vessels for this govern
mc1t. 10 general II appears, that the
British hare gone mad on The subject of
speed in warships; and. In their eagerness
to develop fast vessels have sacrificed other
and equally important features to siirn an
extent as 10 turn out ships that were rad
icalIy wrong.
Tho latest Illustration Of this is fond in
the cruiser Kent, which is one Of I c,nsS
~ eight vessels She was desi sncd 10 de
velop a speed ~ tweuty-three knots for
which horse power of 22.uOO was niHDned.
Jp order 10 attain this power, armament -
the vessel was cut down 10 TIE lowest pos-
Eible limit and everything crowded iuto Acr
bull. Even then the Kent failed 10 iJahe
the SPEED required. barely reaching 2l.T
knots an hour. Later II was developed that
she was unsta BILE there being some defects
I'm the construction designs The seven other
vessels of the Kent class are expected 10
develop the same dangerous wcagness when
ready for trial. SO that the entire lot has
petu described as ihllurcS. i ne vessels OF
the DiRdem class have been equally dis
appointing. So that Two of the intest de
signed types Of the English navy are looked
upon as practically worthless.
The great hunder that the English have
made" said an American naval officer to-
day, mas just been ayerted by the leading
officers Of our own navy. The British have
gone in for speed in their battleships and
cruisers, apparently on the belief that this
Is more important than heavy armor and
powerful guns They are now finding ont
their mistake. as the builders are furnishing
lot of vessels that fail to make the speed
expected OF them, and which, besides, are
structurally weak
we have reliable information that among
other things sacrificed by the English 10
develop high speed IN their vessels is the
proper amount of strength In the bulk
heads Of the hulls. This is a matter 10
which the British have never given sufi-
cient attention. in my opinion ! believe
that the Victoria would never have sunk
II her watertight compartments had really
been watcrtigbt, The whole trouble was
that the bulkheads had been scaled down
So IN order TO provide more room FOR boilers
and engines. that when the Victoria was
struck and the water poured into her bot
tom, the bulkheads we're not strong enough
10 stand the strain.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
THE PLo1TeRe or NIppoN.
Sstsur1a Ware is Made by Strange
Peopls in tho interior OF Japan
Tlooxrr pan,,hNr,,

Sstsurna Ware Is Made by Strange
People in the interior OF Japan.
Denver Republican.
W. Z. Payne Of Ioreland, Colo, returned
70 his bone n few weeks oso from an eI-
tended trip through Japan and China aud
is full II stories OF tho4e strange lands
Far inland on the isic Of Nippon. the same
on which the eeat OF tho Japanese govern.
mept IL located is tribe Of japanese who
differ IN characteristics from their country
men az much as do the Chinese from the
japanese.
These people" fays Mr. Payne. "seem
20 be larger thnn the Ordinary japanese.
ana have greater physical eidurance n IS
9 part u their religion TO disfgurc their
ho1les. They torture ihcmecives apd innict
nll kinds Of wounds upon thelr heads and
bodies. The person WHO can hear the most
pain aud cyhibit tao largest SCARS is the
most Influential In the community AM Is
hooked upon as leader. This thbo differs
from the others inhabi;ing the isle and be
stoic1l rs ibcir brethren. They have 70
ligious dances similar To those Of the
American Indians WHOM gathered around
their great medicine man
These people are known az the Mezii %;
they arc worshipers Of Buddbu as their
ccuntrymen profess 10 he but have many
notions Of their own regarding the Eacri
fee which should be made TO DC Hbsoiycd
these people seem 10 be on the very outer
edges 81 civilization, the foreigner would
he surprised 10 see nov very Industrious
they really arc. They nre either engaged
iN their worship or thcy arc working. and
genuine art seems 10 he horn into their
very souls. Win only the crudcst ot I'M
plements they make the celeOrnted sat,
suma pottery which Is becoming priced
f1ore bg1ly IN this roEnirs zach year.
Their ovens IN whi n thov bake the clay
after Il has been moulded iLtU shape are
~ the rudest construction. Al sorts ~
figures are modelled upon the pieces ~
pottery. bIt 10 ui4'tpr wliat q Sc Ec's
upon tho pottery a picture Of tho japanese
God always zdorps II.
The pctters take their work 10 the near
est market and sell II for song. The
pottery is then shipped to Yokohnma,
whence II IS sent out to all parts Of the
world. The natives can not he considered
savages for they haze all Of the accom-
plishmeuts FOR which the Japauese are
noted. hut the influence II foreign nations
watch has done 80 much for Japan as
nation has not yet reached these people 10
the interior.
These people are also Skilled workers
IN the Clolsnee or silver wire work, which
became tho fad In America q Few years
ago. The way they weave this dehcate
wire into all kinds OF shapes and even
into cloth is astonishing. Nearly all Of tho
ornaments which they wear are made OF
this woven Wire
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
NEW OFFICE CREATED.
Cincinnati Is 10 Have a CoadUtor Bishop
Before Easter

Cincinnati Is 10 Have CoadiUtor Bishop
Before Easter.
Cincinnati Ohio. January Tho ofGrlal
announcement that the of6cc n coadjuior
for tho arch diocese Of Cincinnati has been
treated by the Roman propaganda has becn
received 81 the local archepiacopal resi-.
dence. and Il is very ikely that Cincinnati
win have coadiutor bishop before neat
Easter. An cnrlr meeting win he called
for all iTremovable reeiorS and councillors
III the arch diocese, ard tbeRe viii name
their candidates Tor office.
After the meeting Of priests tho bishops
AZ the province VIII he called n meet NJ
tue archepls copal residence and make
their recommendation. Finally the arch
bishop Of tho United states viii prepare a
ist and then three lists vii bs submitted
~ the propaganda AZ Rome FOR cousidera
ton. The college Of the props caud4 Will
make ifs recommendation 90 tho pope who
1nnounces tho appointment personally ~
is believed that the choice ~ the f-ro-
moYab bic recrors snd cousutcrs arc Bishops
Y. Moeiler ~ Columbus, 4. s. Rvrno "a
Nashville and G.. v Mace ~ Cnvtpgror
The name n Bishop T Conaty. president
~ the Catholic university At Washington.
ms also been mentioned ~ connection with
the coadiut0rship.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
HANNA IN A TIGHT PLACE
Dossn'tEuow Who Should Be Nominal
ed for Governor
HERPIcg AND DICK BOTH WANT II
Each He's Claims ard ls Urging Them.
Mzy Result In the Defeat Of the
senator TOR ne cI,cuon.


Was1ingtpn. January LIT IL believed
that the political future Of Senator Mark
A. Hams Of Ohio is involved IN the con-
test In that State over the republican
Rnberpator1al nomination
senstor Hanna is in a dilemma as TO
whom to give the nonlnatlon. There Sre
two leading candldates-G General Charles
Dick OF Akron aud Myron T. Derrick q
Cleveland Both men hare strong claims
upon the party organization, and both are
strong personal friends Of Senator Hanna.
Mr. Herrick IL millionaire banker OF
Cleveland. In ohio politics he has long
been recognized MS an important factor.
he was personal friend Of the late Pres
ident Mckinley After Mckinley had been
elected president t6c second time, he offer
I'd Hcrrick the post Of Ambassador 20 Rome.
Hcrrick was about 10 accept, when the
president was shot and died Roosevelt
renewed the offer bnt owing TO business
conditions IN Cleveland, Heriick was unable
to accept His selection had tho entire ap-
nroval q H9nIia on this ground Hyriclt
nop makes claims upon Hanna for political
preferrenl lie says nc Is entitled to- the
cnberuatnrlal Domlpatiun.
Congressman Dick, On tho other hand.
has equally strong arguments 60. prove
that he should I've the nominee. For the
mast ten years be has been chairman Of the
sfste executive committee Of Ohio For
the past SIX years be has conducted sue
cessful campaigns In that capacity.
Through the medium Of fourth class post
masters and Federal appointees 10 Ohio
offices. be has built Up strong republican
machine As an Ohio politician IN Wash
ington expressed Il today. H8nna owns ~
and Dick runs n. General Dick saws thar
his political services Justify his dem md
that he be governor. lie argues th"t II he
should be elected the machine would remain
intact. and that he Hanna faction OF the
party would retain absolute control
In the midst Of the controversy enters tho
anti Hanna faction Of the republican p'rtr
OF Ohio. Those opposed Ia Hanna nre ura-
ing the nomination Of H"rick Among
these is Representative Tn odorc z. Burton
u Cleveland. Hanna ENDS himself 10 m
embarrassing position, IN that hc needs the
support OF the Burton following 10 defeat
Tom J.. johnson for mayor Of cleveland
next spring. Hcrrlck's nomination would
assist Hanna In defeating Johnson, but AT
the same time would weaken the Hanna
machine throughout the state The For
aker faction desires that Ucrrick shall bo
nominated. Hanna is thus put 10 very
tight place The impression here is that
whichever way nc turns be viii make enc.
niles who will be sufficiently powerful 10
prevent his re election 10 the senate. IN tue
event that be IS again q candidate. BY per-
sons lust returning from Ohio. II Is said
Fiat many people there think Hanna IL 40
cretlv supporting Hecrlrk and that re-
prisais from tho Dick faction viii surely
folio =
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
JAck oleRIEN,s RECORD.
The Philadelphia Man Has a Record
MANY Battles.

Many Battles.
Jack o'Brten of Philadelphia Is a aght
who fights. He has undoubtedly been d
busiest man Of the whole world with i
mhts in the last two years or so.
He has been a contestant In about i
fights IN the last three years, which mai
for him q record that stands perhaps Wit
out equal "a the history Of the prize HI
Following is partial list OF the men
has fought;
Won from-Iesiie Pearce. six round
Billy Payne, six rounds; Martin judge !
rounds; Joe Dougherty. three rounds Is
dore Strauss, six rounds; Dick Kelly, 10
rounds: Hugh McWinters. twenty round
Tom Cavanaugh, four rounds; George Col
twenty rounds; Tony Drew, seven round
Dick Baxter, six rounds; Shorty AheaI
SIX rounds: Tom McCune twelve round
Tom Tracey, six rounds; Bob Long. {
rounds; Jack Lewis, seven rounds; Har
Smith. three rounds; Jack Lewis, ser
rounds; Harry Smith, three rounds; Ja
twelve rounds; Dido Plumb, sir round
lack Scales, one round: Frank Craig, sen
rounds; Joe Choynski, six rounds; BIZ
Stiff, six rounds.
Draw vith-Bobby Dobbe, four round
Young Smyrna four rounds: Barney ca
nors, fifteen rounds: fsadore Strauss, 1
rounds; Paddy Sheehan, four rounds, IA
DAILY, six rounds; Kid Carter, ten round
Walter Nolan, four rounds; Al Neill, ffte
rounds; Jim Adams. i've rounds; Char
Mckeever, six rounds.
Lost to-Young Peter jackson, thirte
rounds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
eoRMAN IN NEW YORK.
He Seems to Be Gaining a Good Deal OF
StrSndth.

StrSngth.
New York, December 3L-AIthourh the
present visit to New York of Senator Ar.
thur p. German IS Of social character
divorced wholly from politics. a plumber Of
prominent democrats have called M his
hotel today for the purpose Of consultation
on matters political Some of these are
friends Of ex-secretary Whitney. some are
financial men close TO ]. Pierpont Morgan
and some are close 10 leader Hugh Nc
Laugnlln Of the Kings county srganiza-
ton.
The visit of Senator German has led TO
much talk as to the attitude Of the In
terests represented by Morgan toward the
denomination Of President Roosevelt. The
former friends Of Senator Hill who have
hitherto been adhereuts If Mclaughlin,
have been conspicuous among the callers
upon the Maryland senator. This is sig
nlhcant as an indication Of the gradual
turning of the New York democracy from
Hill to German and to the adoption Of the
Neryander as the favorite son of New
York for the democratic presidential ncnt-
nation.
Several leading politicians Of this State
who have been supposed to he intimates
Of David =. Hill have called upon the
Marylander today. The nature OF their
mission can not be learned tonight, as Sen
ator German declines absolutely to discuss
political matters. Whituey's friends are
advocates OF German as the democratic
presidential candidate, and tineir calls, Of
course. mean that affairs here are begin
ming to take shape These occurrences
point 10 the obvious fact that the New
York delegation TO the next democratic
presidential nomination will be a German
delegation and that the silent man from
Maryland will have the powerful backing
of New York State in what is believed TO
be his quest for the nomination for the
presidency. Mr.. German has said 10 friends
here that the mention OF his name In con
nection with the presidential nomination
Is absolutely without his authority or sane
ton. The German boom Is on the wing
lust the same
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
cHEscEus TO RETIRE.
keteham Says the Great Trotter win
Never Race Again.

Never Race Again.
George II, ketcham owner OF Cresceus,
has decided not to permit the trottng
champion to compete in races where money
Is at stake Hereafter Cresceus will be ex-
hibited where the fame Of the horse is
known. but be viii not be trained to the
point whore It IS necessary to al a horse for
keen competition on the race course.
George II. Ketcham picked up the hand.
ling OF harness horses ms medium TO re
store his heath. His Intelligence took him
far beyond the point If mere handling Of
horses. aud he soon began to work out the
problem OF successful training. IN doing
10 be surpassed men who had devoted a
lifetime TO the business and developed ab-
snlutciy the best harness horse Of the pc.
riod
Barring his Transforming" exhibitions
through the South Cresceus' last public
performance was at Memphis where he
went two miles In 41I, probably the most
marvellous exhibition OF speed and staying
powers ever credited 10 any horse. ana a
htting finale on which 60 ring the cur
tain down.
Mr.. Ketcham's letter, Itself characteristic
Of the man. IS as follows: 1T has been
stated that Cresceus, In his Transforming
tour In the South. ia decidedly lame and I
wish you would correct this statement as
II is not the truth and does the horse and
myself au Injustice. Cresccus Is absolutely
sound In every way and still able, right
now. to excel every horse in the world ar
any game. 1t is true that he vas slightly
lame at Memphis and for short time
atterward, caused by bis hitting the sulky
wheel with his right ankle while scoring
for bis first exhibition at Memphis but #
was not serious, and he has entirely recoy
cred from the same.
II have Just closed contract to show
Cresceus at the carnival at Ottawa. Can
ada on February -, and may 60 ten days
afterward TO Montreal for the same pur-
pose With this done Cresceus will have
practically covered the entire country, with
never having trotted a disappointing ex-
hlhition or race. Can you say more Of your
best friend?
He Will then be retired TO my farm In
Toledo, never 70 race again IN this country,
except TOR charitable purpose. I may,
however, go to Europe next fall, and II /
do. VIII take him along. so as to be sure 70
nave good company to keep me from evil
ways George II. ketcham."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
GREETINGS FROM cusA
Palma Sent Message 10 President
Roosevelt

Palma Sent 2 Message 10 President
Roosevelt
Washington, January Minister ouesa-
dc OF the Cuban legation f6day received
message from President Palma requesting
The minister to call on President Roosevelt
and 10 say 10 the latter that President
Palma sent him personally the best wishes
p the chief Of the new Island republic
Tor happiness In the new year, and that IN
the name Of the Cuban people he sent greet.
lnSs 10 the American patton Wishing II
happiness and prosperity in 1905 The min.
sster conveyed these greetings 70 the presI-
exchanges Of compliments The president
requesting the minister 10 convey ia the
president Of Cuba and the Cuban people
the best wlatses OF himself and OF the ps-o.
ple OF the CBited States for the happiness
md prosperity % the Cuban people and
President Palma
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02

the New Years remembrance FROM the en-
pioyes Of the road over which he presides
A delegation Of employees Of the Orange
and Northwestern road gathered in the gen
erai Manager c. W. Hale an elegant solid
gold elk's bead charm, euitably engraved.
as token Of the esteem In which be- Is
held by the office aud yard employees The
presentation was made by j. W. Parker,
general freight agent. aud Mfr. Hale re-
sponded In neat speech
The 1I.year-oid invalid son OF James Bolin
fell out Of chair into the Gre last night
aud was burned TO death before help could
reach him.
At o'clock this evening at the Presby-
terian church Mr.. Arthur Reese Forsyth
and Miss Mary Smith were united in mar
rage by Rev. T. J. Horne, pastor of the
church The young couple left Immediately
afterward for a short bridal trip TO San
Antonio and other points.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
Anti-TIp Barber Shops.

Philadelphia Record.
In Philadelphia there are several barber
shops in which the rule against tipping IS
enforced. Naturally the question arises,
How do the BARRIERS make up for the loss
or those perquiSites which every wlelder
OF the razor and shears feels is his by the
right Of customsl The answer Is easy, as
applied to AT least one OF these shops. For
"a days OF the year the men In this estab-
lishment are prohibited from receiving any
grntuitles, hut on the 365th, the day before
Christmas, the rnie IL not only suspended,
hut the proprietor Of the shop turns over
all the receipts to his men. Not only Is
each man entitled 10 all the money he takes
Ia according 20 the amount OF his checks
but nil the regular customers take ad-
vantage o. this occasion to contribute q
generous fee. Each barber does at least
$40 worth Of legitimate work, aud II he is
popular with his customers he may de-
pend upon quite that much In extra tips
Coming "a Il docs all in lump II is well
worth waiting for. from the barber's point
OF view.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
HE BELIEVES IN M,cHEsNEY.
Tichenor Would Race Colt Against H
mis- For $4,000.

Tichenor Would Race Colt Against H
mis- For $4,000.
NJ. III. Tichenor, the millionaire horse I
cier and prospective purchaser of Mcct
ney, the great rival of Hermis. IN an
terview said:
''Durnell and Herr will accept or decl
my offer Of $20,0OO-not S30, 0o0-for
horse. II get the colt 1 will be ready
meet L. V. Bell and frame up a match i
for McChegney and Hermis at a mile 1
half at q correct derby route for $40
a side.
"Moris Park will be too early. but
Brooklyn Jockey club could handle II
Gravesend In June. OF course, these I
horses wo9d be Obliged 20 start in a Q
of three o. more TO comply with the Jocl
club rule against matchmaking.
II think McCbesney IS the greatest {
the world has ever seen. II beat Herr
! will take McChesney to England and r:
in the Gold cup, the most famous race
3-year-olds and upward known TO the tur
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
LAwRENcE MURDER rRlAL.

Tvs Of tho Defendants Were Remanded
Without Bail
Ellisville, Miss. January The habeas
corpus trial Of several parties for 49, mur-
DER OF William Lawrence OF Jonesboro. Gu,
at tine logging camps OF Eastman. Gardner
& Co, December {, which was commenced
Tuesday. was concluded this morning. DIR.
J. ]. Harper and r. T. Mccormick were
esld without bail, w A. Harper and
Johnstone were released on bonds OF 81
coo each. aud Niece was acquitted. a
special term OF the circuit court will he
convened January 6. TO Try the accused
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
pIRecr sHIpMENrs IN FuTuRe.
New Arrangements Made for Shipments
to Foreign Ports.

Norfolk, Va, January lit was an
nouuced tonight by an official Of the Vigc-
man steamship sompany that arrange
ments had been made with the Seaboard
Air Line for direct shipment Of foreign
freight from the port ot Norfolk on bills
~ lading issued direct from point of ship,
mcnt. and tlat regular schedule Of week
ly snilIngs would b. maintained hereafter
IN 10 this time tho railways huvc not
hecu issuing shipments 10 apv steamship
lines through bills 90 ladinc and most
~ the export TRADE ~ Norfnlk has been
barged 10 Newport News and cleared from
that port There nrc three ships of I'M.
line 10 port now taking cargpcs and 1850
bales Of cotton arc schcduicd for shipment
during January
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
PROVISION coNvoYs ENTER
European inhabitants Have Left
Fearing an Attack.

Madrid January News has rdt
here that the European Inhabitants H.
tuan. Morocco, have quilted that porn
Ing ,uc rebels will attack the place.
Dispatches received here from Itr,
report that several provision convoyj \
entered Fez. The sultan's troops inass
marching out from Fez December q lb
tack the rebels. The sultan has guurncr
his brother. Mulai-Mohammed, to Fe,
order to disprove the pretension OF the )
tender TO the throne that Mulai.Moharr
had fomented the present rebellion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
LEOPOLD is MYSTERIOT
Tells BelgianP Parliament That Som
Things Are TO Happen.
he NEEDS THE BLIND COM
OF the Chamber in Order to Car
His PIans--May Refer to Con,
or to China.
NE NEEDS THE BLIND COM

Brussels. January 1.-Upon the oc,
today of receiving the congratulate
parliament. the diplomatic corps and,
officials, King Leopold made curl,
Spouse TO the president Of the CHI i
His majesty alluded to the initiative
taken upon many occasions, notabl
China, and asked the chamber TO col
to show the same blind confidence Il
that It had always done.
Il shall not abuse II" King Leopold
tlnued, ''and thanks 10 the close unsl
tween the king and the legislative chsf
We shall be able to achieve things
can not be explained at this InomeIH
which will bear results"
His maJesty's words are supposed III
10 new developments of Belgian in
in China and possibly In the Congo
state.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
Detroit southern TraInmen Are Out.

Springfield, Ohio, January l.-superln-
tendent j. @. Clemson OF the Detroit
Southern was called from this city to
jackson today to confer with the conduct.
9rs and brakemen Of the Horse Greek
uiVlslon' who, as result OF demand
made month ago for an Increase from
SA.oO 70 $500 went on strike this morn.
ing The coal fields OF this road are lied
snp' but 1t Is expected a compromises will
pe enected tomorrow. In this district arc
SIX large Jackson mines.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
Store and Resid.re, Al r.nrl,

Temple, 'reHae, January l-This morning
ebout o'clock the wooden store building
and residence, corner First street and Gar.
field avenue. were destroyed by hre. 1t was
raining At the time, which aided the Hre
boys in preventing a spread 70 adjacent
buildings. The house WINS the property ~
Hamp Threadgill. who was sleeping In the
store building ST. the tune. The residence
part was occupied by Mr.. Bob Shaw ard
family they being away from home at THO
time. rhe property was valued at about
$3.50, covered by Insurance.