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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-17
Little Injury 10 Maverick County UattI

Little Injury to MaVerlck county LattIe'
Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Texas,
February Eighteen hours Of drIzaling
rain, which did good rather than harm,
was followed suddenly, early this morn
ing by dry norther. bearing six degrees
OF frost but being dry, 1t has done but
little injury To stock aud only to those
ia poor condition In all other respects,
the season is very good for Maverick
county,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-17

Sinner. Texas, February i6.-Mr. R. G..
Flato. the newly appointed postmaster AZ
this place, viii take charge Of the office on
March l.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-17

BY keeping the liver active the system is
cleansed OF impurities and Is enabled TO
ward of diseases
Tonic sold Ask your druggist.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-17

last night and THIS morning the Herman.
etet went down 10 "a degrees The cattle
On the prairie west Of town are suffering
considerably from the cold.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-17

Appleby. Texas, February 12.-Mr. Carl
Means child. aged years, was quite badly
burned while playing with lighted paper,
The child lighted the paper at school
house stove
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-17
Sinners New Postmaster.

For a persistent Cough, Piso's Cure for
Consumption Is an efectual remedy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-17
n pnrtels Nerther.

!. porte. Harris County Texas FsuIu 4sa,
- This place was struck By a mortimer
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-17
sRYAN 40 MuRPHY GOMEZ.
Neither Would Say What the Subject OF
Debate Was.

ISpeCIiI 70 Tue IOSL,T
New York, February 16-William j Bry-
an and Charles j. Murphy. the leader Of
Tammany held long conference today
Neither would say what was discussed.
Word was received from Richard Croker to-
day that he would not return 10 this country
this year for fear his motive would be mis-.
used.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-17

Combinations by Senate.
washington, February i6--senate con-
nrmatlons; James Mclaughlin. North pa.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-17

N, DarId Kennedy's Golden Drops in.
s,ant relief Neuralgia, Rheumatism,
Bruises. Burns. Csc, soc ,A----
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
MACARTHUR RETURNS
FROM HAWAIIAN ISLANDS,
cause of Probability of War With
Colombia, He Replied, "I'm Here"

San Francisco. Cal, Dec. N.-General
Macarthur returned to-day on the steam
err Siberia from the Hawaiian Islands.
where he has been making a military in
spection. The General is In good health.
enjoyed his trip, and was greatly pleased
with the islands. which he termed "a most
valuable acquisition to the United States"
One of General MacArthur's questions
was for news regarding the Russo-Jap-
anese controversy. He listened intently
to the information given him. He was
then asked:
us it true, General, that your visit to
the islands was cut short by the proba-
bility of war with Colombian"
The General considered the question a
moment. and said:
His attention was directed to the recent
activity displayed in the transport service,
and he remarked:
IT have not been notified about the
transports"
Then the interviewer brought up the
subject OF the report of Colonel Jones of
the Hawaiian militia. who quoted Cen
come between the United States war and ~ Ser.
many. and that the principal fighting
would be In the Pacific. with Hawaiian
islands as an objective point,
General Macarthur said firmly and posi-
lively:
'That is a matter that in no way will
discuss. You must excuse me-"
In relation to his trip. the General said:
II made very thorough inspection Of
the islands of Oahu, and have sent to
Washington a complete report of my ideas
for the defenses and establishment of
Notifications and also the number Of
posts I thought it advisable to establish.
THE trip was most instructive and in
valuable. The wealth of the country sur
prised me, and particularly was amazed
at the enormous sugar plantations"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
ct series of varying revolver loads and

lect series of varying revolver loads and
to use these on the cloth. when a breadth
of the material is pinned across board.
Sidney Sears, Captain Creecy, Doctor
Kessler and two or three other experts
with the revolver will make the test this
evening The inventor is said to be some
what disappointed at not being allowed
to serve as a. living picture in the regu-
lar test, but has offered to wear the cloth
in a private trial.
In conversation with Patrolman Sears
forck would like to have a separate trial
Of the material, with the goods made into
a vest, that he would not object to wear
ing the garment.
proof goods go, being barely more than
one-eighth of an inch In thickness. It is
said to resemble doesktn in texture and to
depend on its extreme toughness to with
stand the penetration Of a bullet.
Patrolmen who talked Of the feasibility
of such goods stopping a bullet are in
clined to the belief that even If the bull.
be so great that the impact Of the missile
would cause much trouble to the wearer
Of the garment.
Members OF the local revolver club held
an outdoor match at fifty yards on the
Bobringville range yesterday, Sergeant
Peter Anton carrying Off first honors He
was allowed handicap. and his score,
with this allowance, totaled 101 points out
100. I "' e1pf'''' " - p''''
Doctor Kessler had hung up silver
cup as prize in the event, and the Ser
geant was awarded the trophy. Anton's
work with the revolver has improved
considerably of late.
A consolation prize for the man bring
Ing up the rear was awarded to Charles
Mueller. Some of the best scores of the
day, exclusive of those made by the prize
winners, Were: Sears, Is; Doctor Kessler,
81: Captain Creepy. 81; Rarcur, "a.
Hugo Walton and T. ]. Shallert served
as scorers. Doctor Kessler was the re-
cipient OF a vote of thanks by the marks
men attending for his interest in promot-
ing shooting in this neighborhood.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
CHORAL SYMPHONY SOCIETY
STILL NEEDS MONEY.
Mrs. Moore, Chairman OF the Board,
Thinks It VIII BE Forthcoming
Mrs. John T. Davis Hopeful.

Although the guarantee fund necessary
for the successful completion Of the sea-
son of concerts by the Choral-Symphony
short Of the amount required, officers Of
the society declared yesterday that :hey
had every hope Of making up the balance
required within short time.
Mrs. Philip H. Moore, chairman Of tie
Board Of Management OF the society. Tno
the various committees. said last night:
'It is true that we have only raised
thousand dollars since our last meeting.
time is not propitious one for subscrfp-
ton purposes. Every one has so many
demands that subscriptions are always
apt to lag behind.
meeting, which will be some time in jan
uary, we shall have made greater prog
"There will be no curtailment Of the
programmes. All our contracts are made
and will be carried out"
was the Messiah concert a financial
Yes: I am told that It was quite so. The
received the 'treasurer's report. I am sure
it will, be found quite satisfactory
Mrs. John T. Davis. the president q the
that the symphony Society has always to
make up its fund at this time Of the
year. -,
we should not soon be able to secure the
necessary amount without calling upon
the subscribers to increase what they
have already given: that Is, new subscrtb-
ers VIII undoubtedly be forthcoming after
ciety will come through the season as well
as usual"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
PoLITENESs COST A WATCH.
Person Who Assisted Huber After
Fall Took Timepiece.

Politeness shown by stranger who as
sisted William Huber, saloonkeeper, to
arise after he had tripped and fallen at
Seventeenth street and Franklin avenue,
early yesterday morning, cost tie latter
the loss of his watch, Christmas gift,
valued at IS, according to his report to
the police Of the Fourth District.
Huber says the man who took his watch
was accompanied by three other men who
were also at the corner. When he fell.
Huber says. the men ran to his side and
with show Of courtesy helped him to
his feet. At the same time, he says, he
felt a hand in his pocket and later missed
the timepiece.
On Hubers Identification, Jerome Rear
don, proprietor of saloon at No. 1886
Franklin avenue, was arrested by Patrol
men Mcdonnell and Ryan of the Fourth
District. William Reardon of No. 1886
Franklin avenue, James Williams and
Thomas Crawford of No. lib South Tenth
street were arrested with jerome Rear
don, but were released for want of evil
dence.
Jerome Reardon denies the charge and
the others say he was not the man who
assisted. Huber.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
SEEK POSITION
OF LIBRARIAN.
Five Applicants Present Creden-
tials to the Board, but Vote
Results in Deadlock.

The Belleville Public Library Board will
try to decide tonight on a successor to
the late f. ]. Staufenbiel. who was the
librarian Of the Belleville Public Library
for the last quarter of q century.
Al the meeting last Monday evening five
applications were considered, but no deci-
sion was reached. All presented creden-
tials and Endorsements as to their capa-
bility in handling the position.
The ballots are secret, but it was stated
that William Snyder received a majority
of the votes, but that the other candidates
also received votes. and sort of dead
lock resulted.
In addition to Mr.. Snyder the candidates
are August Storr. John Roth. A. NJ. Wolfe
son and Waldemar Kloss.
The, salary of librarian was cut from
SlO0 month to $50 month. Several of
the members of the board were in favor
of reducing 1t still more.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
Woman Who Posed as Man Told
Story of Friend Who Concealed
Identity for Years.
DIsGRACED AT GERMAN COURT.
Voice Failed at Critical Point in
Opera, and in Shame the Sing
er Left Her Home and
Country Forever.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Indianapolis, Ind. Dec. 2I.-The body of
the woman whose sex was revealed by
death after she had lived at Eckerty for
quarter of century under the name
of John Ancherlee was buried to-day in
the cemetery near the town and the flu
neral was attended by hundreds of people
no were attracted by the strange cir
cumstances that surrounded her life.
A possible, explanation of the strange
life the woman led was advanced to-day
by some of the people who had known her
for years and to whom she had related
the story, but always as If it had occurred
in the life of another with whom she was
acquainted Soon after the supposed man
came to Eckerty it was discovered at
church that she had deep musical voice
and, though she sang with strong Ger
man accent, her singing attracted much
attention, and she was urged to lead the
choir at one of the churches. She re-
fused, but consented to act as director at
the practice of the choir. and. through
these meetings. some of the younger MEM
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
COMMERCE SHOWS
GRATIFYING GAINS,
Exports for 1903 Were Increased
in Practically All of the
Great Groups.
STEEL FALLING OFF SLOWLY.
Shipments for November Were
Smallest for That Month Since
1S99-Total of Manufac-
lures Increased.
The Republic Bureau,


washington. Dec. 27.-Details of COM
merce for the year 1903 are just made
public by the Department Of Commerce
and Labor through its Bureau of statis-
Tics. They show an increase in prec-
hcally all Of the great groups into which
the Bureau of Statistics divides the ex-
ports and in all Of the groups into which
1t divides the imports. Agricultural prod
ucts, as whole, show an increase of s74-
100000; products of the forests, $10,OO0, 900;
products Of the mines, 5000, 900; manufac-
lures, $5,0OO,0O0, and miscellaneous articles
81, 100000.
In the single group, fisheries, it shows
slight decrease of little more than ST.
oOO,0OO
The figures for the month of November
show marked growth in exports of man
ufactures, the total for the month being
sS4 ,093, 500. against $50, 513,512 in November
of last year. Agricultural products also
show marked increase in the month, the
figures for November, 1903, being SI4, IT,
225, against SIS. $50 In the same month
Of last year. The increase in agricultural
exports occurs chiefly in cotton. of which
the value of the months exports is unusu-
ally high.
I'he increase In exports OF manufactures
Is distributed through many articles, but
does not occur as had been expa,ted IN
iron and steel. Dis ,ussions in trade cir
es and in the press during the past few
weeks have predicted revival in the ex-
port trade of iron and steel manufactures,
but the November figures of exports OF
tits class OF merchandise do not justify
this prediction. The total value Of iron
and steel manufactures exported in No
vember, 1903, was 81, 9SS. Az against s. 119 S24
in November, 1902, $780, 1873 in November,
sd, and sl0.112.7 21 in November, 1900. For
the eleven months ending with November
the total exports of iron and steel man.
ufactures are SIS, SIS Dol In value, against
$50. 126. 1A in the corresponding months of
1s02 and S94,112,7s2 in the corresponding
months Of 1901.
Notwithstanding the slight decrease in
exports Of iron and steel the total Of all
manufactures exported during the eleven
$3.50. 76S, 127, against $377757.57s in the cor
| responding months of last year.
Imports for the month show decrease
of more than s., 900 600. compared with No.
vember of the preceding year. This de-
crease Is divided between manufacturers
materials. food stuffs and the group ies-
| ignated as articles Of voluntary use, lux
uries, etc"
The largest decrease occurs in the group
ARTICLES wholly or partially manufac-
| tured for use in manufacturing" the re-
duction in this class being about s..
| ono. as compared with the corresponding
m onth in the preceding yea.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
ers formed close acquaintance with

bters formed close acquaintance with
her.
1t was when she refused to identify her
self with the choir that she told a story of
a friend. a woman who had sung in the
theaters of Berlin, but who had retired
from the stage because of failure to
carry her part satisfactorily In an opera
at which members of the imperial family
We're present. She said she left the stage
in disgrace, and that no one had ever
heard from her since the night that her
voice failed at a critical period. and in
shame and confusion she abandoned her
chosen profession.
The story was told more than twenty
years ago, but, when it was discovered
that Ancherlee was a woman, the minds
of some of the older persons reverted TO
the incident and they believe that the
singer was relating her own experience
and that this was the reason that she had
donned the apparel of a man and sepa-
rated herself from the world to live a
hermit life.
No one remembers that a name was
mentioned in connection with the prima
donna whose experience was then related
but those who tell the story believe that
the, woman was prominent on the stage
and retired from 1t In what she termed
disgrace.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
Experts on Pugilistic Game Fig
ure He Should Win, but Give
Hanlon Splendid Chance.
LATTER MORE EXPERIENCES.
AS Against This, 1t Is Urged That
the Champion Is in Much
Better Form Than When
They First Met.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
San Francisco. Dec. N.-Corbett "dopes''
TO win and Hanlon hopes TO win next
Tuesday night. That expresses the condi-
ton Of things in the coming feather-weight
championship battle to a nicely.
The great variance between Corbetts
condition to-day and that when he met
Eddie Hanlon before gives him n shade in
form. There are dozens of angles TO be
considered. but added experience gained by
the Californian in lis two struggles with
Benny Yanger does not appear to over
come the punch and rapid-action brain of
his opponent
Eanlon, as the hardest man that can be
picked for Corbett, always dangerous and
ever careful 10 save himself during the
hardest milling. possessing defense that
has bothered all corners and with elbows
that threaten other fellows hands every
moment. is formidable antagonist.
No one knows Just how good Young Cor
bett is. His first bout with McGovern
was considered a '.hulSe'' by many, be-
cause the Knockout came quickly and
while Terry was swinging wildly.
Few know that Corbett could have beat
en- McGovern in the second round. when a
right to the head sent the former cham
pion to the mat Corbett wanted no more
talks about superiority. He simply stood
away and played with Terry until the
opening came that looked good. During
the entire progress of the battle Terry
never appeared to have more than an
outside chance.
There was not much let-up in Young
Corbett's workout by the ocean yester-
day. The little rest he took on Christ
mas. in addition to his turkey dinner, put
some weight on him which had to come
of. so he pitched into hard work again.
He took his usual run on the road in the
morning, which was followed in the after
noon by a strenuous session in the gym
nasium. He finished up by boxing four
rafting rounds with Billy Otis, who was
full OF ginger. Corbett did not expect TO
box any more, but the festivities of the
previous day made 1t necessary.
When he was through he said that he
weighed 1S2 pounds, which makes him still
three pounds over weight, but trying out
will remove this excess baggage.
To-day Corbett spent mainly in receiv-
ing friends. but he put in some good work
on the road and IN the gymnasium.
Hanlon did little work yesterday and
to-day. Betting Is ID to in favor Of Cor
bett
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
TAKE HIM TO CLEVELAND.
w. Fl. Bradley Consents to Face
Charge of Embezzlement

Frederick Kohler Chief of Police of
Cleveland. and Sheriff Barry of Cuyaboea
County, Ohio. will reach st. Louis this
morning to take charge of Walter II.
Bradley. arrested at the Edison Hotel Sat-
urday on complaint of the Peoples Pro-
vision Company of Cleveland. from which
concern, it is alleged, he embezzled $2I Co.,
Bradley has consented to return to face
the charges against him, and says that he
will prove his innocence. He alleges that
he was partner in the Peoples Provision
Company and withdrew his share of the
capital.
Bradley's arrest followed the publica-
ton OF an accident which befell him at
the Edison Hotel Christmas night, when
he fell downstairs and sustained injuries
serious. He is prisoner at the Four
Courts. He had only $14 in his possession
when arrested.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
Heavy Fire Loss Mt Troy.

Troy, N. Y, Dec. N.-Troy's fifth big
fire. within few weeks time broke
out to-day in the business portion of
the city and did damage to the extent
of 100000 The flames originated in the
back room OF A. W. HOLSTERS whole
sale and retail grocery on River street
and spread to Fitzpatrick and Draper's
tobacco factory and the Troy Furniture
Company building All three buildings
were totally destroyed. Crutchley & Co..
furniture dealers; w. ]. Alexander, crock
cry and china depot. and the Troy Belt
ing and Supply Company suffered extern
sively from water. The losses included:
Fitzpatrick & Draper, stock and build
ing s125. coo: A. W. HOLSTER. stock $4,000.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28

Mrs jesse N, Frsels Of Pennsylyan MA aye I'VE
nue. will entertain the { memoers Oh uhe h
Mr.. and Mrs f. Steurnagel Of Beardstown
are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. hauss.
Miss Ophela Fekete has returned from school
In the East and is spending the holidays with
her parents.
The Reverend H NJ. Hale and wife Of
Frankfort Mo-. are the guests OF Mr. and
Mrs. e. D. Pendleton.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Derleth will entertain
friends tomorrow night at their homo, on
Tenth and Pennsylvania avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Hughes have returned
from their wedding trip to Cuba.
Miss Anna Goedde will entertain the men,
beers OF the NJ P. NJ Club Tuesday evening,
January 8.
Mrs ]. Krebs Will entertain the Tuesday
Euchre Club on January 5,
Mr.. and Mrs a. P. Forman OF Nashville,
Ill., are the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ.
Forman.
Members Of the Crippled Switch Tenders
Association will give ball at Music Hall
January e
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
EXTRA GUARDS ABOUT JAIL.
Sheriff Hears Threats of Lynch
ing Howard Pate.
REpuRLIc SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAIA
Evansville. Ind. Dec. T.-The funeral of
John Hodges, the Southern Railroad
brakeman. who was shot and killed at
Huntingburg Friday night by Howard
Pate. took place to-day. The burial was at
Lincoln City.
The wife of the dead man is In a seri-
Gus condition from the shock and may not
recover. There is still strong talk of
lynching Pate, who is in jail at Jasper,
and the Sheriff has several extra guards
at the Jail.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
CARRIED FROM BURNING HOUSE
D. S. Thomas Has Narrow Escape
From Incarceration.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Ardmore, /. T.. Dec. I'D. S. Thomas
came near losing his life in fire yester-
day morning. which destroyed his store
Thomas was asleep in the building
when the fire was discovered. The doors
were broken in and young man named
Mckay rushed into the building and car
ried him out
Thomas is seriously burned and his re-
covery is doubtful
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
Schenck Won From Joe Yanger
Before the South Side Or
ganization.
TWO BOUTS WERE DECIDED.
Columbian Athletic Club Will Be
Next in the Field With Tour
ney-Calyert to Wrestle
With Crist.

.,..
dlhouSh Joe ranger had Alec Schenck
down and all but out through the medium
of a. swing To tba law In tho saco,d ro,,na
:. -. 80. 49,. -, - -
VI lneiF hshl az the ooutn oaodu"ay ALI
letfc Club yesterday, good work by the
de.f ond 6u,,h ho~sr In N. rems;ning
-o,,,5. 1901 ~, +ha ,,o,.s,c. 60,
,ouitus eai nee mn @is FefuiSe Aon
Referee Jack Crowley.
AS Schenck far outpointed Yanger In
tbs eight rounds which connJe.ed the
INC ios "-ton oonpeo ~
route, the decision was received WIN
favor. Not only was he faster than Joe,
bu+ he landed remarkably with straight
$500 t.e t a.. 49, =. ,,sI. 80,
considerably, and which had him swaying
at one stage
yanper fought 4esnarata,v IN the last
rounds, but was handicapped by his dis
advantage in weight and by the fact that
a. 80, 81 -. ,,i,,,.ss, A..
ens iouiios wee oiny VI lno minutes W
more than his opponent Yanger tipping
the scales at 1I3lk. although the match
was set for 11s hounds.
The short rounds enabled Schenck to
s,,o-,, HE .nae5 - .5v,ntape and he out
81" Us speee " au' ,.lae..h sor,e of
pointed Joe steadily, ailnoush SUMO Va
scbenck,s inability to hear a word that
was said evidently made the officials in,
strucuons umntelilgioie, as ne .t oiie astar
S Sron roJ FAD cautioned him.
Charley Katz and Frank Thompson
went on for a four-round exhibition go at
ITO pounds as a preliminary. Two-minute
rounds were boxed.
wrestling match between William Schmalz
and Frank Hereinafter at 100 pounds. Al
snoegn Scnina1 naa ss IT., ~ ,irtes he
failed 10 force his shoulders to the mat
once, and Tfefenthaler was declared the
| teen pounds less than Schmalz
Ed Englebrecht refereed the match and
SSnssnengea senmaiz AFTER the pou.,
| times in one hour Several anonunce.
| ments were made from Ihe ring. including
one to the effect thai CharIev Cornvo ii