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Steel Star and Leader
The Windmill You Want
S. A. Machine & Supply Co.
SCREEN DOORS
FANCY AND PLAIN
Frames are made from well-seasoned.
kllndrled pine lumber, free from defeats.
Neat Design*. Desirable Patt*rne.
Attn:tlve Appearance.
STOCK COMPLETE.
F. W. Heitmann Co.
HOUSTON.
VOLUME XLIV.—NO. 99
SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS, FRIDAY MORNING. APRIL 9, 1909. —FOURTEEN PAGES.
ESTABLISHED 1885.
The Lockwood Nat l Bank
ACCOUNTS SOLICITED.
Most Conveninnt. All cars except Hot Wells pass our doors
Corner Avenue O and Houston Street
MONEY TO LEND
In any Amounts, In Any Part of tho Stata.
E. B. CHANDLER, 102 EAST CROCKETT STREET
Frost National Bank
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
MrU, $6 5 0,0 00.00
alamo national bank
Sin Antonio, Texas.
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $800,000.00
Officers: J. N. Brown, Pres.; Ernest Steves, Vice Pres.; Otto Meerseheldt,
Cashier; Ernest L. Brown. Asst. Cashier.
Directors': G. Behmeltzer, George C. Vaughan. Ernest Steves, G. A. C. Halff,
William Negley. Joseph Courand, J. N. Blown, Otto Muerseheiclt. C. C. Glbbs.
maverick-clarke litho co.
STATIONERS
Office Furniture and Filing Devices
ON SAVINGS
WEST TEXAS BANK & TRUST CO.
Moore Building
UNION TRUST CO.
COR. COMMERCE AND NAVARRO 8TS.
A General Banking and Trust Business Transacted
L. C. BALCH, G. P. McCORKLE. N. P. DEWAR,
President. Vice President. Treasurer.
f. groos & co., bahkebs
(Unincorporated)
San litlenla, Texas. Cor. Commerce & Navarro Sts.
GEO. C. EICHL.ITZ St CO.
Represent! ng
Liverpool A London A. Globe of England
Home Insurance Co. of New York
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. of Hartford
New York Underwriters' Agsncy
KAMPMANN BUILDING. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
Boston Insurance Co. of Boston
Providence-Washington Ins. Co.
Maryland Casualty Co. of Maryland
Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland
PHONES 161.
JAMES BURCH, President
IRA C. BINEHART, Cashier
germania bank and trust co.
(UNINCORPORATED)
109 East Houston St., San Antonio, Texas
Transacts a General Banking ami Trust Business upon the most
Liberal Terms Consistent with Sound Banking Principles.
YOUR ACCOUNT IS RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED
5 °Jo Paid on Time Deposits 2 °/o Paid on Average Dally Balances
EVERY DAY SCHEDULE
Here Today jjjjg Tomorrow
DINING CARS ALL THE WAY
QUICK ROUTE CHICA60, NEW YORK, ROSTOI
NICHT TRAIN LEAVES 7:45 P. M.
STOPOVERS ALLOWED
ON ONE WAY TICKETS AT
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St. Louis
Little Rock
Hat Springs
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Buffalo
Columbus
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
Rochester
REMEMBER WE BET THERE QUICKEST
MMian425—CttjMkMME. NustuSt.-J. W.feHjP.&U
START B0NUS
TO OFFER FOR
PACKINGHOUSE
Four Men Pledge $1000 Each and
Fond of $75,000 or $100,000
Is Suggested to Hang Up.
SAY TOE TIME IS RIPE;
MAY LAUNCH CAMPAIGN
D, J. Woodward, J. H. Kirkpatrick, T.
L. Conroy and L. P. Feck (irow En-
thusiastic—Publicity League Is
Reorganized on Hrm Basis.
Four thousand dollars, 21 nucleus of
$75,000 or $100,000 to bo hung up as a bonus
to induce some firm or company to
construct a parking house in San An-
tonio, was raised in two minutes time
lust night during a period of intense
enthusiasm in the meeting of tho Tub-
licity League, which was held in the
Business Men's club rooms.
Primarily, the meeting was called for
the reorganization of the league, but
Just a short time before adjournment,
announcement was made tliaf' the time
was ripe for the location of a packing
house industry. 5lo sooner had the sug-
gestion had been made than a subscription
of $1000 was received, and in leas tirao
inanjT takes to telT^lt-"three others
had offered to give similar amounts.
All were volunteers, and it is believed
thai if an attempt had been made to
procure donations, the amount could have
been doubled in a few moments.
Enthusiasm in the publicity meeting
was at high pitch and Chairman Con-
roy had paused a few minutes to select
a committee. In the interim, J. II.
Kirkpatrick arose and announced that
I). J. Woodward, who sat next to him,
had just whispered that he would give
$1000 towards a fund for the location of
a packing house. After the round of
applause, Mr. Kirkpatrick continued with
Ins speech. But lie was interrupted by
Thomas Conroy, who anticipated Mr.
Kirkpatrick'* purpose, and ofered tho
second $1000. Air. Kiikpatrick followed
with the third, and before the applause
had died away, L. 1*. Feck had added
the fourth $1000.
Woodward Says Time Is Ripe.
Mr. Woodward, whose suggestion had
started the movement, in a short ad-
dress in the interest of the project
said that San Antonio is a logical
place for a packing house; that at least
one should have been in operation for
years and that the time is ripe for the
location of such an industry. While no
definite amount was set as tho maximum
bonus, it was suggested that at least
$75,000 could be readily subscribed for
the purpose. It was pointed out that
this project would appeal to people out-
side of Han Antonio, as farmers and
cattle raisers would be willing to do-
nate liberally to the fund.
Ban Antonio is in the center of the
greatest cattle district of the South-
west, nnd never a day passes but that
at least one train of cattle passes through
here on the way to the parking houses
of the North, While no definite offer
has been made by any firm to locate
in this city, the prospects have been con-
sidered by several concerns, and now that
a movement lias been started looking
to the location of such an industry, it
is believed that, negotiations will be
opened in a short time which will cul-
minate in the opening of one of the
largest packing houses before the end
of the year.
Reorganizing Publicity League.
Originally, the meeting was called for
the purpose of reorganizing the league.
This was done by the selection of an
executive committee and the appointment
of other committees to carry out the
work of the various departments.
In the last ten days, during which the
soliciting committees have been at work
procuring funds with which to advertise
the merits and resources of San An-
tonio, in an attempt to double the popu-
lation within the next few years, nearly
$16,000 has been subscribed. The league
has set. out to raise $25,000, and will iiot
be satisfied until the goal has been
reached. No more collecting will be
done until after the Carnival, when ef-
fort* will be doubled, with new workers
in tne field, to procure the remaining
$11,000.
August Briam Jr., struck the keynote,
when, in his address, he said, "Help
the men who help San Antonio." His re-
marks were timely, coming as they did,
just after a report of the solicitng com-
mittees, to the effect that many of the
rnerwliants, manufacturers and capital-
ists, who are well able to donate to tlie
fund and who will reap in equal pro-
portion the benefits of the publicity
campaign, are refusing to assist in tho
movement.
Help Those Who Help San Antonio.
Mr. Briam, in his remarks, said: "Every
time money is to be raised for any pur-
pose that will reflect upon the credit
of the city, the work" always devolves
on a few. and the weight of the burden
always rests on the same old stand-
bys. They ran be depended upon to crive
just as much money as their circum-
stances will permit. Then there are
others, belter able to give, who never
give, but fasten on the results that are
brought about by the other fellow.
"These few men are to be found on the
list of subscribers to the publioity move-
ment, the Carnival Association, the Fair
Association, the Horse Show Associa-
tion, the Jobbers and Manufacturers
League and the Manufacturers Associa-
tion. The rule of 'You tickle me and I'll
tickle you' is a pretty go<»d one, I believe.
I am not advocating a hoycett, but 1 do
believe that the men that always help
San Antonio ought to help each oth3r.
Tf you are going to buy something, buy
it of a man who is helping the town.
"A list of the men and firms who con-
tribute to this cause should bo published,
and they should be remembered when It
comes to business deals. 1 don't mean to
say that any business man should be
forced into making donations, but I
believe that the man who does give
should receive the benefits from the rest
of us/*
Will Publish List.
That Mr. Brian's sentiment appealed
to tho meeting was evidenced by the
ajFtay* that interrupted his speech, and
CASTRO MUST
DEPART FROM
FT. DE FRANCE
French Government Decides (0
Expel Former Dictator From
Its Possessions.
DANISH WEST INDIES
ONLY WESTERN HAVEN
Probable He Nay Board Steamer and
Return to Europe—Is Suddenly
Taken III—Victory for the
State Department.
PA HIS, April S. The French govern-
ment decided today to expel Cypriano
Castro, the former President of Venezu-
ela, from the French Island of Mar-
tinique, on the ground that his presence
there is likely to foment a revolution in
Venezuela.
This decision followed consideration of
a cablegram from M. Jusserand, the
French Ambassador at Washington, giv-
ing an account of his conference with
Secretary of State lvuux yesterday.
Tho decree of expulsion will be com-
municated to Castro immediately through
the prafect of Fort de France, where
Castro now is. It Is presumed hero that
the Government of the United States,
which initiated the changes with foreign
governments to prevent Castro from es-
tablishing headquarters near the Vene-
zuelan coast, will prevent him making
his way to the mainland on a sailing
vessel.
This course will leave Castro the alter-
native of taking refuge on one of the
Danish West Indian islands, or returning
to Europe. The French line steamer
Versailles touches at Fort de France,
April U>, on her way back to Europe.
While a portion of the press criticises
the action of the government in expelling
Castro from the Island of Martinique as
an extreme measure, a majority seem to
enjoy the predicament <>f the "Napoleon
of the Andes," and consider that a. proper
lesson Is being inflicted on a semi-bar-
barian, who imagined he could flaunt
the old world with impunity.
The Temps siyn t»t CpmI Jrl'^ii was
consulted before the decision to expel
Castro from Martinique was taken and
the Llberte declares the French govern-
ment had certain information regarding
Castro's political and military plans that
rendered his expulsion advisable.
MRS. CASTRO DISAPPOINTED.
British Action Not in Keeping With
Usual Hospitality.
PORT OF SPAIN, April 8.-TI10 French
Line steamer Guadelupe arrived here this
morning. She was followed into tho har-
bor by the United States cruiser Mon-
tana, which was In attendance on her on
th" trip from Fort »ie France, where ax-
President Castro landed yesterday.
Immediately the Guadelupe dropped an-
chor a number of launches and other
boats containing a strong armed guard,
following instructions issued by Lieut.
Col. O. D Swayne, commandant of the
military department of Trinidad, pro-
ceeded to the steamer. Only the ship's
agent, newspaper correspondents and
relatives of the passengers were per-
mitted to go on board. During the time
the Guadelupe remained in the harbor
the guard boats were on duty, notwith-
standing the fact that Castro was not on
board. The Guadelupe sailed for Caru-
pano, Venezuela, this afternoon.
During the course of an interview, Mrs.
Castro expressed great disappointment at
the exclusion of her husband. She did
not consider the action of the British
Government in keeping with the usual
hospitality extended to strangers. She
spoke very highly, however, of the treat-
ment received during their stay in
France.
CASTRO IS VERY ILL AGAIN.
Wound of Operation Opens Again.
Discredits News From France.
FORT DE FRANCE, April 8.—Shortly
after returning from a drive through
Fort De France this morning, Cypriano
Castro became suddenly ill. He com-
plained of severe pains in the abdomen,
and it was apparent that he suffered by
the pains. The sore left by the operation
in Berlin has reopened and his condition
undoubtedly is' grave.
The former President of Venezuela, was
informed today of the decision of the
French government to expel htm from
Martinique. Ho appeared not to believe
the news.
MOVEMENT IS SUCCESSFUL.
American Government's Action Is Ap-
proved by Other Powers.
WASHINGTON, April S.-The efforts of
the American Government to keep former
President Castro out of Venezuela and
the nearby mainland and islands have
every indication of having been crowned
with success.
Most of the powers having possessions
In that part of the world have indicated
to the State Department that Castro's
presence is not wanted in their bounds,
and they are willing to acquiesce in the
desire of the United States that he be
far removed from tho scer^s of his form-
er prestige.
Dutch Are Alto Active.
THE HAGUE, April The newspapers
here urge the Netherlands Government
to keep a strong flotilla In (he vicinity
of Curae.o for the present in view of
po-?slble~ortivltl*s of Castro ~or iTT.
friends. The Duteh warships Gelderlnnil,
Friesiand and JJe H^uyter are now In
those waters.
Laredo Man Shoots Away Mouth.
Special Telegram to The Express.
LAREDO, Tex., April 8.~An old miner
at th. Canal coal mine, attempted to com-
mit suicide br abootlnc himself In tue
bead, and placed a Winchester beneath
his rliln and pulled the trigger with hid
toe. The ballet plowed through lila mouth
" " * tor. nearl^ail his face >((
SlUHMAKY OF HIE NEfri
WASHINGTON, April 8.—Weather
forecast:
West Tex?s: Fair, warmer Friday
and Saturday.
Ea3t Texas: Fair Friday, preceded
by showers on the coast; Saturday
fair, warmer.
LOCAL WEATHER FORECAST.
For San Antonio and vicinity: Fair,
warmer; Friday frost.
SAN ANTONIO.
Formation of J100.000 bonus to hang
out for packing house is begun at Pub-
licity Leaflue meeting.
Five million dollars worth of fire In-
surance Is being r.-wrltten this year
without repetition of sev.re rate war of
five years ago, agents entering agreement.
Dean W. R. Richardson, forty years rec-
tor of St. Mark s Church, dies.
Methodists will erect three new church-
es, one on Laurel Heights to oost per-
haps (50,000.
Two Improvement districts is solution
of Beacon Hill movement.
Purchas.able space In public cemeteries
has been exhausted, and body of London
banker may have to be taken to England.
TEXAS.
Further resentment shown by Senate at
Interference by Governor Campbell in leg-
islative affairs.
Whole of Texas seems to have received
a good drenching.
Senate refuses to concur In the House
amendment to bank guaranty bill and free
conference committee Is named.
Midland has a $300,000 fire.
House passes a stringent board of
health bill.
Governor likely to appoint Tom B. Love
Railroad Commissioner after Legislature
adjourns.
DOMESTIC.
Democrats catch Republicans napping
In the House during tariff discussion.
Army court of Inquiry will report with-
in year on eligibility of discharged ne-
groes to re-enlist.
Arguments continue In the Standard Oil
hearing at St. Louis.
FOREIGN.
Mulhais are going on the warpath look-
ing for trouble In Africa.
French government orders Castre to
leave Fort do France.
Conditions In Nicaragua are far from
being satisfactory to this government.
SPORTING.
American players are defeated In the
tennis singles at City of Mexico.
Yankee Daughter is best in the mile
event at Emeryville.
Harrlgan's running is the feature at
Santa Anita.
Hal Chase, first baseman of the New
York Americans, has smallpox.
MIDLAND HAS $3M,00tl FIRE
Fifteen Business Houses Are De-
stroyed—Blaze Starts in the
ulano Hotel.
Special Telegram to The Express.
DALLAS, Tex.. April 8.—Fir. at Mid-
land today caused S3UO.UOO loss.
The fire started In tho I/lano Hotel,
spread ever tho entire block and de-
stroyed tbren buildings on tho block
south. Among the buildings destroyed
were: The L.linio Hotel, the Midland Js'a-
linnal Hank, the Flrrft National Hank, Ihe
Midland Drug t-Ttore, ihe Taylor Drug
Company building and the Western Wind
mill Company.
'Phe fire was gotten under control about
1 o'clock thin afternoon.
Fifteen bnslnean bouses were destroyed,
including flie office of tho Midland ex-
aminer. Other heavy losers are: M. 0.
Rtur.nr, furniture; J. (1. Duff, undertak-
ing; F. M. i'Vancl.i, lands: F. O. KlcharcJs,
lands; Dickens t± Kimball, groceries; ',-.w
Century Grocery Company; Henry & Day,
automobiles.
BURNS FOR THIRD TIME.
Gaus Box Factory Destroyed by Fire
at St. Louis.
Special Telegram to The Express.
BT. LOUIS. Mo., April 8.—For the third
time in twenty years, the immense box
factory of Henry Gaus & fc'ons, 213 North
Main Street, was totally destroyeed by
fire this afternoon, causing a lose of near-
ly JHOO,i*W, Including damage of $70,WW lo
the F. H. Logernan chair factory, which
occupies tho block directly to the south.
The origin of the fire is a mystery. It
burst out suddenly, while nearly 200 men
and boys were at work, and the employes
had to leap from the windows to escape
■Willi their lives.
One employe, John W'als«'e, a German
Carpenter, tis years old, went back for
his clotheyand was trapped by the flames
and had to leap out of a window, aftir
being badly burned about the face, arms
and body.
Henry Gaus. the head of the firm, was
out of the city and neither the foreman
nor the superintendent were In the build-
ing when tho flames broke out.
SNOW FALLS IN PANHANDLE.
Rising Temperature, However, Soon
Melts It.
Special Telegram to The Express.
AMAR1LLO, Tex., April Dropping
lapldly last night, tho temperature
reaahed M degree.) above and was follow-
ed by miow that covered th. ground.
Th# snow melted rapidly under a steady
rising temperature and at nightfall was
cr.ly to be seen in protected localities.
Fruit trees of advanced varieties were
killed and shade and ornamental trees
were udvanctd in leaf and will be dam-
aged.
ICE IS FORMED AT MARFA.
Freezing Weather Has Been Ex-
perienced There Every Month.
Special Teh gram to The Express.
MARFA, Tox., April 8.—Long icicles
were pendant from water tanks this
morning and a severe northeast wind has
been blowing all day.
Ice has formed each month for the past
eight, making this an unusual year in so
far as cold Is concerned,
— —
Taft Entertained at Corpus Chriati.
Spaclal Telegram to Th. Express.
CORPUS CHK1STI, Tex., April 3.—
Charles P. Taft and family spent part of
today here, being given a reception at
the Commercial Club rooms and a lunch-
eon at the Be&aid*. Xbsy returned to
.Oratory tonight.
SENATE SAVS
THE GOVERNOR
IS MEDDLING
Resentment at His Interference in
Legislative Affairs Shown by
Senator Peeler's Question.
WHO SSALL INTERPRET
THE PLATFORM DEMANDS?
Administration Forces Sidestep the
Query—Senate Refuses to Coocar
ia House Amendments to Bank
Deposit Guaranty Bill.
Daily Express Austin Bureau.
AUSTIN, Tex., April H—Senator Peeler
today nonplussed the Administration
forties in the Senate by propounding an
Innocent question.
"Whose duty is it to construe the utter-
ances of the platform? Is it the duty of
tho Legislature, whose members are here
to make the laws that the peoplo want,
or is it the duty of the executive
officers?"
Senator Peeler directed the foregoing
inquiry to Senator Teirell of Howie dur-
ing tho latter s vocal effort to persuade
the Senate to concur in the House auieiul-
inunts to the hanking bill.
Senator Terrell evaded the issue and,
In repl>, aeprecatrd the disposition to
criticize the Governor and other officers
of the State for their interest in pending
matters of legislation.
The antladmhiistration forces rejoiced
manifestly in Senator Peeler's pungent
inquiry. They regard it as a pertinent
designation of that which is amiss in the
joint operations of the two branches of
the government. Tho Executive Depart-
ment does not appear to be satisfied with
the simple supervision of its own affairs,
it is contended, but prefers to usurp tlie
prerogatives that have been specifically
and solely conferred upon the Legisla-
tive, especially that constitutional privi-
lege of evolving laws from the sentiment
ot the popular mind. The Senate seri-
ously* objects to the Administration pre-
senting its patent nostrum as a panacea
for the Ills of the banking business, and
saying to the Legislature, "None other is
pure; accept no imitation."
Mr. Bryan similarly receives his share
of criticism. A year ago it would have
been deemed inconceivable that the dis-
tinguished "satellite from Nebraska"
should have failed to find sympathetic
ears in a Texas Senate. Nevertheless, tne
Senate Is no respecter of persons, and it
follows a policy that makes all meddlers
look alike to It,
The Senate says Colonel Campbell med-
dled, Colonel Love meddled and Colonel
Ltyan meddled. As a result, they all
have "It handed to them" severally
whenever the occasion arises.
The Senate seems to be on the verge of
triumph, too, as it refused to concur in
tlie House amendments to tho batik
deposit guaranty bill and sent the meas-
uic to free conference, gaining at the
fame time the support of Senator Alex-
ander. who fathered the Cureton bill iu
the Senate.
Senator Alexander besought his col-
leagues to conjure up some parlimentary
scheme whereby he could remove his
name from a bill that contains practically
nothing which he wrote into it.
Senator Alexander s vote to send the
measure to free conference has engen-
dered considerable speculation as to what
will be his attitude toward the guaranty
question in the future. Many of the
Sonter-Hume substitute sympathizers are
entertaining hope that he will Join them.
The House's profer of the olive branch
on tho guaranty bill was a failure as a
peace offering. Many believe that the
Senate's referring it to a free confercnre
committee is tantamount to shipping it to
the undertakers.
The House was not in session when the
Senate took action upon the bill. Conse-
quently the House end of the free con-
ference committee will not be appointed
until tomorrow.
The House has prematurely, as some
Relieve, yielded all it can or will yie»d.
Upon the oilier hand the Senate con-
ferees, Senators Senter, Hume, Hudspeth,
Sturgeon and Watson, are dyed-in-the-
wool, uncompromising advocates of the
Seuter-Hume substitute. There can be
no agreement.
The board of health bill, as finally
passed by the Heu.se today (a Senate
measure), differs radically from the
measure as It was Introduced snd con-
siderably from the bill as passed by the
eeuate. The main sanitary cede to be
drafted by the board Is not to become
effective until ratified by the Legislature.
It authorizes the promulgation of a sup-
plementary code without awaiting sue ft
laUfication. This is t.o apply to quaran-
tine matters and to the disposal of sew-
sge and garbage
The Health Officer's salary is left
where ft r.ow stands, the proposition to
increase it being voted down. The pro-
vision entitling members of the Board of
Health, lis inspectors and employes to
accept free transportation from the rail-
roads, was amputated, the Heuse feeling
that the Legislature should not make
fish of the doctors and fowl of their
patients. The House also killed the
Amendment which sought to appropriate
UOOn for the collection of data upon the
subject of tuberculosis, which was asked
for in view of the vetoing of the tubercu-
lar sanitarium bill.
Sinclair Farm Sanitary Milk
NEARLY AS YELLttW AS GOLD
Milked by machinery, prescribed by
physicians. The safest milk for in-
fants and invalids and the most satis-
factory for household use. Old phone
1503.
Electrical Supplies
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
Mall Orders Promptly Filled.
J. G. KINNEY 100.
Ml MAIN AVE. MTH PHONE*.
PLEADS WITH
REPUBLICANS
TO STAND BY
Payne Asks Them to Tend lo
Business Alter They Are
Caught Napping.
MOUSE IS UP LATE IN
ORDER TO GET ACTION
Number of Committee Amendments m
the Nature of Verbal Corrections
Are TaLji Up and Adopted.
Tax on Cotton Fabrics.
WASHINGTON", April F.— Because of
tho numerous committee amendments to
the Payne tariff bill tho Houso was com-
pelled to sit until lato in the evening in
order to insure action on the various para-
graphs coming within the scop® of the
special rule adopted last, night.
Kor a time the Republicans were caught
napping, and an amendment by Mr. Clark
of Missouri was adopted, fixing the rate
of duty on iron or steel wire of No. 1H
gauge at three-fourths of a cent a pound,
but tills was thrown out later.
Kraring he might not meet with sucn
surcess again, Chairman Payne took his
Republican colleagues to task for absent-
ing themselves from the chamber and ap-
pealed to tlieui to remain In their seats.
This was done with the result that In all
the committee amendments he was sus-
tained. While occasionally there was an
outbreak of bad temper, business assumed
later a reasonable degree of quietness.
Members Are Criticised.
When consideration of the tariff bill was
resumed further eotnmitt.ee amendments
in ilie nature of verbal corrections were
taken up and adopted. The mica schedule
was stricken out and a new one substi*
luted providing that unmanufactured
mica shall pay a duty of o cents a pound
and 20 per o lit ad valorem, and that mica
cut or trimmed, mica plates and all the
manufactures of mica shall pay 10 cents
per pound and 20 per cent ad valorem.
Steel ingots, blooms and slabs were re-
duced from I cent to eight-tenths of .1
cent per pound. The ad valorem proposi-
tion "ii boiler and plate Iron or steel .vas
stricken out and tho duty made specific, i'l
some cas^ the rates being reduced. The
most vigorous fight was made on an
amendment increasing the duty on round
iron or steel wire smaller than lti gauge
from one-half to three-fourths cent a
pound. It was claimed that the proposed
increase was an outrage on the farmer.
The committee amendment increasing
the duty on round iron or steel wiro
smaller than No. p» was voted down, loo
to 140. and in its stead there was adopted
h substitute presented by Mr. Clark of
Missouri fixing tho rato at three-fourths
of a cent a pound.
A long wrangle ensued over the right
to amend any other portion of paragraph
1,14. Mr. Payne got the floor and criti-
cised his Republican colleagues for leav-
ing the chamber. He declared that tho
slow progress being made was due to that
fact. "The committee lias worked hard
for five months," h«' said. "Can't you af-
ford to stay here this afternoon and to-
morrow morning in order to vote on this
bill?"
Tax on Cotton Fabric.
The tobacco schedule was amended
as to fix a duty of 75 cents a pound
ro
on
Continued on Page Threo.
DR. FIELDING
SPECIALIST.
Diseases of the Kidneys, Bladder, Rectum,
Skin, Blood, Nerves and All Private
Diseases of the Qenlto Urinary Organs.
Offices: 421, 422, 423, 424 Fourth Floor
Ilicks Building. Hours: 9 to 12, 2 to 5!
Sundays, 9 to 12 only. Old Phone 228#.
Fred
HUMMERT
Wall Paper—Paints
PAINTER SUPPLIE8
204-006 W. Com. St.
Opium, Opium,
MORPHINE and all druK habits treated
at home. Our method Is strictly confi-
dential. No publicity or other objeatton-
able, features. K. & M. Chemical Co., tot
W. Houston Ft.. Rooms 8, 9, 10 and 11,
Witte Block. Fan Antonio, Texaa.
Phones 189. Established 1813.
HUTH'S SEED STORE
G. W. HUTH, Proprietor.
Hastings' Seeds, also Texas Seed A
Floral Co. s. Kent St Purdy's Paint,
Wiley's Waxln*. Planet Jr. Imple-
ments. Brinly Plows.
502-4-6 Market St., San Antonio, Tex.
*
Not
Bleached
Pore, Sweet
and White
Pioneer
FItor
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