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Te read the ads. in
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makes a great sarin*
by taking advantage
of the many choice
offerings.
BASEBALL.
BEACH PARK, Sunday. Monday and Tuesday,
June 16, 17 and 1\
HOUSTON VS. GALVESTON.
Game called Sunday at 4.30 P. M.
Game called Monday and Tuesday at 5 P. M.
6 harp*
Admission 25 Cents. Boys 10 Cents.
At Beach Lawn.
BERRY'S
Beach Hotel Band
Fvery Night Except Wednesday.
We Are Reorganized
On up to date methods of doing business in
Groceries is? Handling Cotton
at the same old stand. We are old iu expe-
rience, young in point of energy, ample re-
sources. Courteous treatment, faithful, hon-
est service accorded all. Write us.
Ship Us Tour Cotton. Patronize Our
Drummers.
SEND US YOUR ORDERS DIRECT.
P. J. Willis & Bio.
Wholesale Grocers and Cotton Factors.
Hartwell
Ironworks
HOUSTON, TEX.
Foundry, Machine and
Butler Vvork eiocoted
promptly and satisfac-
torily at low pricfls and
terms to suit the times.
Bollors, Engines,
Presses, Clns,
Shafting and
Supplies Stook.
Call or write and male,
your wants known.
THE WEATHER.
WASHINGTON FORECAST.
■Washington, June 16.—Forecast till mid-
night, June 17:
For Eastern Texasi Fair; southerly
winds.
For Louisiana: Fair; warmer in extreme
northeastern portion; southerly winds.
For Oklahoma and Indian Territory and
[Arkansas: Fair; southerly winds.
For Tennessee: Cloudy; warmer; east-
erly winds.
For Souith Carolina: Showers; warmer;
easterly winds.
For Georgia: Showers; warmer; south-
easterly winds.
For Alabama: Showers; warmer; south-
erly winds.
For Mississippi; Fair; warm el-; southerly
Rinds.
LOCAL FORECAST.
Local forecast for Galveston and vicinity
for the twenty-four hours ending at mid-
night, June 17:
Fair; slight changes In temperature;
southerly winds.
TEMPERATURE RECORD.
Yesterday's temperature record at Gal-
veston, as shown by the thermograph on
thfl root of th» cotton exchange, /wag as
fol'ows:
7 i£"m. 81 1 p. m S3
9 a. m 83 3 p. m 84
11a.m.... 83 5 p. m 83
COMPARATIVE RECORD.
Galveston weather record for June 16,
with corresponding dates of the last three
years;
Time—
8 a. m 30.074
8 p. m 30.058
I Bar.|Ther.|Wfnd|Rain|Weather
81
.00 Clear.
S 10| .00 Pt. el'y
Maximum temperature
Minimum temperature
Average temperature
Precipitation
118951189411S9311892
86|
80
85
801
72
78
831
76
82
.00
.14
.00
TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION.
Temperature and precipitation at Galves-
ton for June 16, 1895, and since January
1, 1895, as compared with general averages:
Normal temperature, 82.
Excess for the day, 1.
Accumulated deficiency since January 1,
613.
Normal precipitation for June 16, .17.
Deficiency for the day, .17.
Deflolency since January 1, B.42.
.WEATHER SYNOPSIS.
Galveston, Tex., Jung 16.—The following
synopsis of the weather is furnished by the
officials of the United States weather bu-
reau at this place:
A trough of law pressure extends from
"the upper Mississippi valley southward to
western Texas.
The highest 'barometer is over the Ohio
valley, and there is also an area of high
■barometer moving in over the extreme
northwest.
Partly cloudy to cloudy weather prevails
over the greater portion of the country.
Precipitation amounting to .10 of an inch
or more is reported from Atlanta. Jackson-
ville, Little Rock, MileB City, Nashville and
St. Vincent.
WEATHER BULLETIN.
Galveston, Tex., June 16,-The following
weather bureau stations report current
temperature to-night at 8 o'clock, 75th
meridian time, as follows: Rain-
Stations- Temp, fall
Abilene, Tex 92 oo
Amarillo, Tex 88 00
Atlanta, Ga 68 .28
Bismarck, N. D 56 .02
Cairo, 111 78 t
Charlotte, N. C 72 .02
Chicago, 111 68 !oo
Cincinnati, 0 84 .00
Corpus Christ), Tex 84 ieo
Dodge City, Kan 90 .00
Davenport, la 82 T
Denver, Col 74 ,00
IE1 Paso, Tex 92 [00
Fort Smith, Ark 86 ioo
Galveston, Tex 82 .00
Jacksonville, Fla 76 ^26
Kansas City, Mo 82 00
Little Rock, Ark 82 |32
Memphis, Tenn 78 '02
Miles City, Mont 68 .12
Montgomery Ala 76 't
Nashville, Tenn 78 .34
New Orleans, La 82 .06
North Platte, Neb 76 .01
Omaha, Neb 80 .00
Oklahoma City, Ok 88 ,00
Palestine, Tex 86 .00
Pittsburg, Pa 78 .00
San Antonio, Tex 86 .00
Shreveport, La 86 00
St. Vincent, Minn 66 140
St. Louis, Mo 82 .00
St. Paul, Minn 80 00
fVicksburg, Mlss^ 74 .08
fflie fees ton
$to.
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GALVESTON, TEXAS, MONDAY, JUNE 17. 1895.
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TEXAS COTTON REGION BULLETIN.
Following Is the Texas cotton region bul-
letin for the twenty-four hours ending at
6 p. m., June 16:
Max. Min.Rain-
Stations— temo. temp. fall.
Galveston 80 80 .00
Abilene 98 74 .22
Belton 96 76 .00
Brenham 92 76 .01
Corsica na 96 70 .03
Columbia DO 78 .00
Cuero 94 70 .00
Dallas 92 06 .00
Hearno 92 72 .00
Houston 92 70 .05
Huntsvllle 92 70 .02.
Longvlew 90 74 .00
Luling 90 78 .00
Orange 90 70 .(H)
Palestine 90 74 .00
Paris 90 70 .00
San Antonio 94 70 .00
San Marcos 92 78 .00
Sherman — — —
Tyler 92 02 .00
Waco 92 72 .00
Weatherforu 92 70 .00
Means
92.6 73.8
.01
COTTON REGION BULLETIN.
Following Is the cotton region bulletin
for the twenty-four hours ending at 6 p.
m.t 75th meridian time, June 16:
No. Max. Min.Rain-
stat'ns. temp. temp. fall.
Atlanta, Ga 0 82 OS .45
Augusta, Ga 10 82 60 .44
Charleston, S. C.... 5 84 70 .14
Galveston, Tex 21 93 74 .01
Little Hock, Ark.... 13 88 70 .08
Memphis, Tenn 15 84 08 .41
Mobile, Ala 10 84 08 .97
Montgomery, Ala... 5 80 70 .95
New Orleans, La... 13 92 72 .00
Savannah, Ga 7 88 70 .67
Vicksburg, Miss 7 90 70 .70
Wilmington, N. C.. 10 84 66 .66
Means ....
.. 86.4 69.3 .46
BRAZOS ON A BOOM.
Rising Six Inches an Hour at Waco—The
Weather Cloudy.
Waco, Tex., June 16.—The Brazos river
is within three feet of the high point
reached at the recent freshet and is still
rising at the rate of six lnohes an hour.
At sunset the gain compared with the cor-
responding hour the day before was about
four feet.
The water, which on yesterday was scar-
let, to-day is dun from the contributions of
the lower creeks. The drift is now heavy
and miscellaneous. The fact that wash-
tubs have been frequently seen indicates
sudden rising in the tributaries, catching
washwomen unawares. Dark clouds are
banked in the northwest and angry light-
ning is continuous. Rains are reported in
the upper counties. The river can take
six feet more water without doing dam-
age. At the present rate the rise can con-
tinue for twelve hours before it will be se-
rious. The planters at the points of over-
flow are prepared as much so as the case
admits of, to meet a flood. The levees
have been put in good repair and the stock
in the low ground pastures can be run out
at short notice. The appearance of the
river is imposing. It passes Waco noise-
lessly. It is broad, deep and tranquil. At
the present stage large steamboats could
make a landing at wharves one hundred
miles above Waco.
WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS GRANTED.
Waco, Tex., June 16.—Application has
been made to Hon. J. M. Hurt, presiding
judge of the court of criminal appeals, for
a writ of habeas corpus in the case of
Crockett M. King, who is charged with the
murder of Ed Cash. Judge Hurt granted
the writ, returnable at Gatesville, to be
heard July 4 next. Relator, Crockett M.
King, Is in jail at Hamilton, Hamilton
county. The object sought by his attorney
is to argue the point of bailability, which
the district judge passed upon adversely.
Crockett M. King is one of a number of
defendants charged with lynching Ed Cash
in 1892 at a point in Coryell county.
MORRIS ADMITTED TO BOND.
Waco, Tex., June 16.—H. S. Morris, who
was jailed yesterday on a warrant Issued
by Justice Earle, was admitted to bail in
the sum of $3000. He gave bond. A sub-
scription was started to-day for the beneilt
of Miss Anton Teixeira, the complainant
against Morris. Indications point to a
highly sensational preliminary hearing,
which will begin to-morrow In the district
court before Justice Earle.
WINDSTORM IN DALLAS COUNTY.
ILls'bon, Dallas Co., Tex., June 15.—A
heavy wind and 'hailstorm visited this por-
tion of t^he county Saturday, doing much
damage to 'both corn and cotton. The
wind 'blew the tenant house on J. W.
Hight'h's farm from its blocks. The family
who occupied the 'house escaped umhurt.
"DROWNED IN A SLOUGH.
Henrietta, Clay Co., Tex., June 15.—Hen-
ry O'Neal, living three miles northeast of
town, was drowned while attempting to
cross a slough -which was greatly swollen
by rains. He was on a horse, but t'he ani-
mal threw him off and swam ashore. The
body was recovered larte yesterday evening.
Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov't Report
AB&OUUTEK.Y PURE
TREASURY RECEIPTS.
Amount of Customs and Internal
Revenue Collected During the
Month of June.
NO IMPROVEMENT SHOWN.
Resignation of Secretary Landes—Sketch of
the Proposed New German Su^ar Bounty
Law—Postal and Pension Matters.
Washington, June 36.—The treasury re-
ceipts from customs and internal rev-
enue so far during the month of June
show no Improvement over last month,
while the disbursements are practically the
same. The receipts from sugar Importa-
tions are surprisingly low and the exports
largely increased. For the first half of the
present month the receipts from customs
amount to $6,224,725, and from internal reve-
nue $5,195,085, making the total receipts
from customs for the eleven and one-half
months of the fiscal year $146,843,687, and
•from internal revenue sources $186,954,163.
During the last five months the receipts
from customs have been as follows: Jan-
uary, $17,361,916: February, $13,331,691; March,
$14,929,729; April, $12,453,086; May, $12,474,558;
June (estimated), $13,000,000. During the
same months the returns from internal
revenue sources have been as follows: Jan-
nary, $9,034,064; February, $8,860,480; March,
$9,845,977; April, $10,448,880; May, $10,754,053;
June (estimated), $11,000,000, making the
total receipts for tin' year from customs
$153,618,962, and from internal revenue $142,-
757,077.
The present deficit of StS,400,9."0, however,
is likely to be reduced by the cutting of ex-
penditures to about $15,000,000 for the full
liscal year. Notwithstanding this showing
for the year's operation.", there is no ex-
pectation from any source of an extra ses-
sion of congress or of another bond issue
before the regular meeting in December.
To-day the gold resers e amounts to about
$99,500,000, with an available cash balance of
nearly $isl,ii00,000, which is regarded as am-
ple to meet all ordinary demands. The
spirit of confidence and security which per-
vades the treasury department at this time
is largely due to the provision in the last
bond contract obligating the syndicate to
protect the gold in the treasury from *.vith-
drawals for export. The ability of the syn-
dicate to carry out this j'revision has been
amply demonstrated during the last several
months, when the rate of sterling exchange
has at times ruled far above export points.
This obligation can not be discharged until
October 1 next. At the present time the
syndicate owes the government about
$7,500,000 on its contract, and while the en-
tire issue of bonds has been taken to Lon-
don, deliveries will be made only as fast
as gold Is deposited.
NEW GERMAN SUGAR LAW.
Washington. June 16.—Consul Muth at
Magdeburg, Germany, has sent to the
state department a report on the prelimi-
nary sugar law of Germany. He says the
German government has come to the re-
lief of the beet sugar industry by submit-
ting to the reichstag a preliminary law,
Which provides that until July 1, 1899, the
rate of export bounty now in force shall
continue. Under the sugar law of 1891 the
rates' would have been reduced after Au-
gust 1, 1895, and after August 1, 1897, the
export bounty was to have been discon-
tinued.
Germany, he says, now has a lower ex-
port bounty than any other competing
country, and any reduction would have
been suicidal. The country now is in a
deplorable state and nothing will save it
from serious loss unless growth and un-
natural extensions are checked.
Germany will probably make another at-
tempt to abolish or regulate the bounty
system internationally, but Mr. Muth
doubts if a satisfactory understanding can
be reached. Many conferences have been
held recently with a view to improving the
sugar interests, but as yet nothing has
been accomplished. Unless an interna-
tional agreement can be reached he pre-
dicts the following basis on which the new
sugar law will eventually be constructed:
The export bounty will be increased. To
reimburse itself for the extra expense the
government will increase the national con-
sumption taxes and the duties on' imported
sugars. A tax will be levied on the output
of sugar manufactories manufacturing in
excess of a fixed maximum per campaign
year, the rate of this tax to increase with
•the increased output, factories producing
less than the maximum per year to be ex-
empt from this tax. A contingent limit is
to be established for each factory, calcu-
lated on the average output of the last
five years. If a factory exceeds this limit
it must pay a very high tax on such ex-
cess. probably .as much as the export
bounty will amount to. Meanwhile, the
preliminary law continuing the present
bounty will enable the government to
thoroughly consider the sugar question. A
new law will then be submitted, which will
answer the demands of the local interests
throughout the empire.
SECRETARY LANDIS RESIGNS.
Washington, June 16.—Kenesaw M. Lan-
dis, private secretary of the late Secretary
Gresham, having resigned his position in
the state department has returned to Chi-
cago.
The employes of the department yes-
terday took leave of Mr. Landis almost In
a body and wished him success in his fu-
ture. Mr Landis had the opportunity to
remain in Washington in the government
employ, but he preferred to resume the
practice of law in Chicago, which he was
following with success when he tempo-
rarily suspended it because of the close
personal relations between himself and
the late Secretary Gresham to accompany
him to the capltol in the capacity of pri-
vate secretary. He will resume the occu-
pation of his old offices in the Tacoma
building in Chicago.
POSTAL MATTERS.
Washington, June 16.—Postoffices estab-
lished: Texas—Combine, Kaufman county,
special from Seagovi'lle, route 100,031, Sj miles
northwest.
Drane, Navarro county, route 50,732, Cor-
gleana, 8 miles east, Dresden, Vfa miles
west; re-established.
Star service established: Texas—Burgess
to Rodgers, 6 miles and back, three times
a week, by a schedule of not to exceed iy2
hours' running time each way. From July
1, 1895, to June 30, 1898.
Nigton to Apple Springs, 6 miles and
back, twice a week, by a schedule of not
to exceed l1!' hours' running time each way.
From July 1, 1895, to June 30, 1898.
Afra to Snyder, 14 miles and back, once
a week, by a schedule of not to exceed 4
hours' running time each way. From July
1, 1895, to June 30, 1898.
Changes In Star schedules: Texas—Ly-
man to Mount Blanco; leave Lyman Mon-
day and Friday at 1 p. m., arrive Mount
Bianco by 7.15 p. m.; leave Mount Blanco
iMonday and Friday at 5.30 a. m., arrive
Lyman by 11.45 a. m.
Small to Bartlett; leave Small Monday
and Friday at 7.30 a. m., arrive Bartlett by
9.30 a. m.; leave Bartlett Monday and Fri-
day at 10 a. m., arrive Small by 12 m.
Matador to Floydada; leave Matador
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a. rn.,
arrive Floydada by 7 p. m.; leave Floydada
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 a.
m„ arrive Matador by C p. m.
Panola to DeBerry; leave Panola Tuesday
and Saturday at 7 a. m.. arrive Deberry by
12 m.: leave DeBerry Tuesday and Satur-
day at 1 p. m.. arrive Panola by ♦> p. m.
Burgess to Rodders; lea\" Rurijess Tues-
day, Thursday and Satur .ay at 12.S> p. m..
arrive Rodkrers by 2 p. m.; leave Rodgers
Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday at 4.30
p. m„ arrive Burgess by 6 p. m.
Nigton to App1-' Spring*: have Nigton
Tuesday wild Situr l.iy at 7 a. in., arrive
Apple Springs by 8.3" a. m.; leave Apple
Springs Tuesday and Saturday at 9.2<» a.
m.. arrive Nigton by 1" ." a. m.
Afra to Snyder; leave Afra Monday at 8
a. m.. arrive Snyder by 12 m.; 1< ave Snyder
Monday at 2 p. m., arrive Afra by 0 p. m.
Postmasters commissioned: Charles C.
Stephenson, Pluto. Tex.; Sam H. Uanes,
(\mibine, Kaufman county, Tex.; John M.
Johnston, Drane, Navarro. T«-x.
IKISH-iAM F. 111 CANS.
'Movement Inaugurated to Unite Irish-
Amerloan Military organizations.
New York, June 16.—A special convention
of the Irish-American military union was
held to-day in this city. About 600 dele-
gates were present from various sections
of tihe country. The met;ting was called
for the purp ose of adopting measures for
the affiliation of all Irish-American mili-
tary organizations with the union in view
of probable exigent, in connection «with
the question of Ireland's Independence nnd
also to consider the advisability of having
an encampment next year for the assem-
bling of the Irish-American troops from
the various states.
The convention was called to order by
Commander in Chief Kelly, after which
the credentials of the delegates were ex-
amined. Many national and staff officers
•were present. The foil, wing were appoint-
ed a committee on resolutions: Colonel
Henry Boyland, Major C. n'C. McLaugh-
lin, Major George K. Mcguaid, Colonel
James B. Murphy ami Captain T. F.
o'Rourke. The following resolutions were
presented and adopted:
"Whereas, the time has arrived when
Irishmen must unite and prepare for a
grand armed struggle for the independence
of their country,
"Resolved, that we, the delegates of the
Irish-American military, in convention as-
sembled, hereby invite all Irish-American
military organizations in the United States
to affiliate with this union to the end
that, having the purpose in view, we may
establish such a brotherhood of affection
as will, in its strength, be capable of ef-
fective work toward bringing Ireland's in-
dependence.
"That we furthermore invite such organ-
ization to appear with us in camp ;it
Bridgeport, Conn., In the summer of 1890,
when there will be an opportunity for mili-
tary evolutions on a grand scale.
It was agreed that French, Polish and
Hungarian military bodies in sympathy
with the Irish movement be permitted to
be in attendance.
The following resolutions were adopted
with loud applause:
"Resolved, that we, the delegates of the
Irish-American military union, in conven-
tion assembled, do hereby tender the gal-
lant patriots of Cuba our heartiest wishes
for triumph in their cause; that In our
opinion they deserve the sympathy and
support of all liberty-loving people.
"That we call upon congress to take
steps immediately upon Its convening to
extend to Cubans recognition as belliger-
ents."
The convention, which was held behind
closed doors* then adjourned, after five
hours' deliberation.
THE BARRETT-SCOTT CASE.
Omaha, Neb., June 16.—A special to the
Bee from Butte, Neb., says:
To-morrow the great Barrett-Scott case
will start with the first witnesses. The
famous case is the sole topic, iu this state
since it is calci.nted ,jtcu.unearth many se-
crets of the old vigilance committee, which
'has done much in making the criminal
history. General sentiment seems to be
that the case will cost Boyd county several
thousand dollars, with but a slim chance
for conviction of the accused. The at-
torney general during the process of t'he
examination, stated in respect to questions
askred of the talesmen in regard to their
having an opinion as to the county in
Which the crime was committed, that the
jurisdictional questions asked were at no
issue, and also raised 'the point that some
of the jurors had formed an opinion on the
point that is now raised as to the question
of guilt or innocence, which is not one for
cause. The chances are now that the state
will commence submitting its evidence to-
morrow morning, and Attorney Utley is
of the opinion that it will be in by Wednes-
day. The town has been crowded all day
with farmers who have been summoned as
talesmen. Every man on the jury is a
farmer and at least live of the twelve are
populists. The court is being held in a
vacant building formerly used as a saloon,
which is ventilated in the front and rear
only, and an effort is being made to secure
a tent from a traveling evangelist in which
to hold court.
TAYLOR FAILED TO SHOW UP.
Chicago, 111., June 16.—W. W. Taylor, ex-
state treasurer of South Dakota, did not
put In an appearance at the Palmer house
to-day, as was expected. He .was in the
city, however, for a short time, though his
whereabouts could not be ascertained. H.
A. Taylor of Lafayette, Ind., a brother,
was at the Palmer. He would not say
where his brother was, but said he would
leave for South Dakota during the night.
It was reported that Attorney General
Crawford of Dakota was with Taylor.
Taylor left on the 6.10 train for Pierre, S.
D., where he wilf give himself up. It was
a little over four months ago that Taylor
passed through Chicago on his way to the
tropics, where ho has successfully evaded
detectives, who never quit his trail from
t'he day he left South Dakota. He Is sun-
burned and careworn from his travels and
troubles, and expressed himself freely to
friends, and was glad that he was return-
ing home to settle up the matter at the
cost of his liberty. Later it was learned
that Taylor did take quarters at the Palm-
er house, but under arrangements to avoid
annoyance. The ex-state treasurer denied
interviews to all outsiders and would not
give the slightest Information about his
travels. During the day he was in con-
sultation with Attorney General Crawford
and his attorney, J. K. Kennedy, about
the details of the terms upon which he lias
returned. It is said that Taylor will turn
over all the money he has on hand,
amounting to and his property, and
that the remainder of the defalcation,
amounting to $375,(»00, will be paid by his
bondsmen. The committee of adjustment
will comprise Governor Sheldon, Attorney
General Crawford and Land Commissioner
Lockhart. By the understanding, Taylor
will then plead guilty and take a two-year
sentence, with the assurance of a pardon
before the expiration of his term of im-
prisonment in order to save his citizenship.
DEAD IN A BARN.
Erie, Kan., June 16.—The body of Farmer
Peterson, a bachelor, about 60 years of age,
who lived alone, was found by neighbors
hidden in the manger of his barn. The
body was covered with hay and old horse
blankets were thrown over the hay as if
to cover up all the traces of the crime. The
neighbors had missed seeing the old man
around for about a week, and, becoming
suspicious, went to his house. They found
it unlocked and no one in. The conditio!*
of the furniture indicated that there had
been a great struggle, and the searchers
went to the barn, where they ston located
the man's body. He is thought to have
had considerable money. There is not
the slightest clew to the murderer.
SEVEN SKELETONS.
Brighton, Col., June 16.—The skeletons of
seven persons, four adults and three chil-
dren, have been exhumed in a field about
a mile and a half from here, near the old
trail, where it crossed the Platte river.
The character of the skulls indicates that
they were white people, and It Is believed
they are the remains of a murdered party
of emigrants, probably a family massacred
by Indians and burled by subsequent emi-
t"rants. No means of identification were
iscovered.
BOTH MONEYANDMEN
Letter From an American in Cuba
Announcing the Landing of an
American Expedition.
WAR IS COSTLY TO SPAIN.
General Quesada Predicts That It Will Bank-
rupt the Spanish Treasury—He Criti-
cises Campos' Administration.
Gainesville, Ga., June 16.—The following
letter, written by Major P. P. Hannel of
the Cuban army, has been received by a
friend in this city. Major Hannel was for-
merly from Pennsylvania and has been in
the Cuban service three months:
"Aransas Hiver, Cuba, June 10, 1895.—The
most Important expedition that ha: reached
Cuba from the I'nlted States was landed
to-day at this point. It consists of 100 men,
looo repeating riil- s, l',000,000 rounds of am-
munition and $2."0,0t») in sold, under com-
mand of Colonel Fernandez. The vessel
which conveyed them left Key West June
6 and sailed for the lidhla island, where it
took on the men and cargo. She was
chased by Spanish cruisers, but managed
to outsteam them nnd arrived here before
daylight this morning. We are now mak-
ing arrangements to join Gomez at Tunis,
province of Camairuay, where lie has his
headquarters fur the present. We have a
march of about forty miles before us, but
hope to join them by the 12th. We have
m ist positive news that Marti is dead. He
was betrayed Into Spanish hands by a
trusted guide and shot down in cold blood
before he could escape."
quesada in* new orleans.
New Orleans, La., June 13.—General Ra-
fael de Quesada, one of the most distin-
guished Cuban leaders and a very influen-
tial man in Venezuela, is at the Pickwick
hotel, after an extended visit to friends at
various gulf ports. In an interview the
general was aslsad: "How are the Cuban
people, as a country, in. lined to the pres-
ent war? Is there not some division among
them, owing to the race question?"
"No, sir; that is an erroneous impression,
due in part to the false reports of the
Spanish authorities and also to the mis-
understanding as to the factors at work
among the Cuban people. The Cubans en
nvasse are in favor of the revolution, but
for a few home rule party leaders who
still cling to the deluded hope that Spain
will give them self-government. Independ-
ence is the only solution to the Cuban
problem, and the only aim for which we
are striving. There is no such thing as a
race question, for the two divisions are
clear and each have their own sphere in
which >to work. There are a few brave ne-
groes among the troops who are lighting
as hard and nobly for >t<heir Independence
as the whites."
"As a military officer and as a Cuban,
how do you estimate the policy pursued
by Marshal de Campos?'1
After thinking a minute, the general
said: "It would hardly be fair to criticise an
officer in command, but I can say that I
do not think he Is acting wisely in two
things, both of which are doing his coun-
try more harm than ffood. He Is ruining
t'he national treasury, and l will prove ft
to you by figures. The revolution started
on the 24th of February, and since that
time almost 100 days have elapsed. The
avowed cost of expenses per day to Spain
of the army Is $125,000, a conservative esti-
mate, This estimate, since February 21, or
100 days, amounts to }I2,000,000, and If the
war should continue at this rate, Spain,
whose credit is not of the best, would timl
'herself in a pretty condition. Besides this,
he is killing the army. As soon as he
hears news of t'he appearance of the Insur-
gents he marches regiment after regiment
after the elusive Cuban, killing the soldiers
wft'h forced marches, subjecting them to
tlhe inclemency of the rain and the burn-
ing heat of the sun. This demoralizes his
soldiers, and from private advices, I know
there is a spirt of discontent among the
troops 'Which Is spreading and which has
gained us several adherents from the ranks
of their soldiers, which, of course, are
never heard of in print, as Spain controls
the mails and 'telegraph. I know Campos,
for in the last war we met. He is a good
general, or was; but he is now what you
Americans call 'a back number.' Spain
may send 100,000 men to Cuba if she wishes,
but we will triumph. Our soldiers are
men accustomed .to go for days through
the densest -wo'ods, to undergo the sun's
lays for days; men who are'thoroughly ac-
climated. They earn nothing; they eat at
times nothing hut the fruits which ibountl-
ful nature gives t'hern, and are always con-
tent, always willing, for they light for
their liberty, for their freedom.
"On the other hand, 'the Spaniards come
from t'he hills and valleys of Spain, with
other 'habits, unaccustomed to the toils
and the Iheat of the island, and they sick-
en, grow faint and are a failure as soldiers
—■besides, they must be fed, they must be
clothed, they must be paid their wages- if
not so, they desert, or go Into the light
without enthusiasm."
General Quesada returns thanks to the
people of 't'he United States for their sym-
pathy and the Interest they have taken in
the cause of Cuban liberty. He de-
clined to state What his plans were, ex-
cept to say that he is a Cu'ban 'and will
soon join his 'brethren In 't'he field,
. SPAIN RAISING MONEY.
Tampa, Fla., June 16.—Passengers on the
steamer to-might report that t'he Spanish
government quickly raised $40,000 from Ha-
vana volunteers. Those who paid WOO are
excused from duty. Those furnishing a
substitute pay $150. Spain is said to have
paid $18,000 for iManti's assassination. The
Vueilta Abaja district will rise in a few
days probably. 'Many small armed bands
are in the vicinity of Havana.
.Martinez Campos awaits more troop*
from Spain at Nuevitas. Masso, Antonio
Maeeo, Miro and utiher leaders, with 2000
men, are near GIbara In possession of a
small town. They had a fierce battle be-
tween GIbara and Hoiiquin on a railway
bridge, which was afterward burned. The
convoy has been captured. Many prisoners
were taken and a large sum of money was
captured. Insurgents say It amounted to
$S(),000, while the Spanish claim that it was
■but $40,0(Ki. Guana'becoa, a half hour's ride
by rail from Havana, is greatly excited by
the appearance of strange ships in the off-
ing. General Arfus, second commander of
the Spanish forces, has ordered a concen-
tration of troops to prevent a landing .if
filibusters under Major Duran on the 6th
Olivia, the guide that Is tl,aimed to have
a.-.sasslnated Marti, is In the 'hospital l'rin-
cipe Alfonso, wounded in the Iwft breast
dangerously with a rifle ball, said to have
been inflicted lit battle, but it Is thought
the Cubans tried to kill him.
WILL ACT WITH VIGOR.
Madrid, Jun-e 16.—The cabinet council
has decided to act with the greatest vigor
in Cuba and to dispatch 25,000 troops in ad-
dition to the 10,000 already under orders,
and to dispatch within two months twenty
gunboats.
A telegram received to-iilght from Cuba
says the Spanish troops repulsed a rebel
attack upon tho village ofj Pardes Spiritus.
SMALL SKmllSII.
Havana, June 16.—A smMll band of troops
at Isabel Catalica wentjTn pursuit of the
insurgents and found ■Telr cavalry upon
the river at Gua. The »oops charged and
delivered a hot fire, wjch forced the In-
surgents to retire. Th®. lost their arms
and horses, besides foul ot" their number
dead and six wounded, lot the troops on«
was killed and iw« waundoi Volunteers
nd B na ciesj
etier has disem- I
be. n hidden in
twevn Matanzas 1
nsanillo ten In- I
t put fire to th* I
do Cub.l and I
1
have left for R:i nr.t
It is rumored that a
barked arms whieh
th<* swamps a»; i • av
and Sagua Ixi Chi> a.
At Campeehvla ilea
eurgents have surren
Five insurgents me
village of San Yin-
burned three houses.
Favor Is being shown to American capi-
tal and the government remits all duties
on the industry of mining ami m< lallurgv
in Cuba.
LONDON STOCKS.
London, June 16.—The rumor that the
Bank of England contemplated redu. ing
Its rate to P- per cent, mentioned in the
Associated Press dispatches, probtbly orig-
inated in the decision of the joint stock
banks to reduce the rate for deposits at
short notice from to V.- per cent, with
consols at nearly 107. Unhss something
happens to relieve the plethora of the
money market, the Hank of England di-
iv; tors will eventually be forced to take
such a sup. The stock market resumed a
fair activity during the week, sp.v illation
in both English and continental securities
being revived, in African mines the move-
ments of the markt ts w« re upward. Span-
ish securities w«.re heavily sold on the
strength of the Cuban trouble. In Cana-
dians and Argentine.- all good investments
were better. Americans were firm except
those threatened with assessment. Ru-
mors that the Northern Pa el He would be
assessed $15 a share caused the stock to be
offered freely. Following arc tin- a Ivances
on tne week: Milwaukee. 1\; Erie seconds,
Atchison. Lake Shore, Reading tirsts ami
Wabash sixes • a h 1. Tie- other increases
were fractional, except Kric, Norfolk and
Western, Northern racitie and Union Pa-
cllie, all showing that the decline con-
tinues.
W. C. T. U. CONVENTION.
London, June 16.—A number of delegates
to the biennial convention of the world's
W. C. T. U. occupied pulpits in London
to-day. At the City temple (Dr. Parker's)
there was a crowded congregation, dele-
gates being present from Anieiica. New-
foundland, France, Germany and Denmark,
besides Lady Henry Somets. t, .Miss Fran-
ces Willard and Belle K arney.
Mother Stewart of Ohio spoke and An-
toinette Sterling sang. Addrc>.-«s w« re de-
livered by Lady Henry Somerset and Miss
Willard. in the evening addresses were
d llvered by women at many places of
worship in London. Belle Kearney spoke
at the various chapels, Hannah Rundels
also being among the speakers.
MAN OH ESTE11 M A 1 \ K E T.
Manchester, June 16.—The market 'has
been dull and there has been Inability to
sell the full production. China was the
only large buyer, and India was hanging
back in spite of the satisfactory progress
of the monsoon. There has been a mod-
erate4 business with smaller miscellaneous
market in the home trade and many looms
are going on short time. Yarns were slug-
gish, with moderate 'hand-to-mouth trade,
prices being easy. Japan was taking fair
lines of bundles. The continent was still
doing well, being mostly engaged until the
end of December and In many cases be-
yond.
CHINA'S LOAN.
London, June 17.—A dispatch to the Times
from Paris says that the agent of the syn-
dicate has started for St. Petersburg to
sign the Chinese loan agreement. The
Standard, in its financial article this morn-
ing, says it is assured that the Russo-
Chlnese loan Is destined solely to indemnify
Japan for abandoning her claims to the
Liao Tung peninsula. Therefore China
must still raise 30.000,000 tael for the gen-
eral i'ldemnlty, which will pledge over
two-thirds of her entire customs revenue.
SALE OF PAINTING'S.
London, June 16.—At an auction sale a't
Christie's on Saturday, ninety-ono pictures
realized £87,144. They were almost all by
British artists. Galnesboroug'h's portrait
of Lady Mnigrave aroused a spirited con-
test and was sold for $11,550. This picture
is destined for America. It brought £1000
a djeeade ago.
RUSSIAN CEREAL CROP.
London, June 16.—A dispatch to the
Standard from Odessa says:
It is stated here on high authority that
the Russian cereal crop this year will al-
most equal in abundance the splendid crop
of 1892. Tihe condition of t'he rye crop is
especially good.
CHINA-RUSSO LOAN.
London, June 16.—It is rumored that
China has not yet agreed to the Russo-
China loan operation, fearing the terms of
the guarantee will make It difficult to ob-
tain the remainder of the money required
for the indemnity.
TWO TRADERS MURDERED.
Sydney, N. S. W., June 16.—The natives
of the Solomon islands have murdered two
traders. Head hunting is rampant on the
island. The board of admiralty has been
ordered to repress the excesses.
FAILED.
London, June 16.—The Times announces
this morning that the Stuart-Brown com-
pany of Glasgow, engaged In t'he sugar
trade, has failed for about £35,000.
SCHEME OF REFORM.
Constantinople, June 16.—Upon the ap-
pointment of Said Pasha as grand vizier
the powers have granted the porte's re-
quest for further time to consider Arme-
nian schemes for reforms. It Is said io-
day that Turkey has given a reply, acced-
ing to the principle of European control,
but asking the control be limited and sug-
gesting three years' limit.
ADMIRE THE MARBLEHEAD.
Hamburg, June 16.—The United States
cruiser Marblehead is the great attraction
In the harbor here, and is visited and ad-
mired by thousands.
BRAZILIAN BUDGET.
Rio de Janeiro, June 16.—The Brazilian
budget fixed the receipts at 300,884 contos
of reis; expenses, 296,028 contos of rels.
The minister of linance proposes to levy
one-third of the customs duties in gold
and to Issue 25,000 contos of treasury bonds.
He also proposes an income tax and a duty
on alcohol.
ACTING PRESIDENT.
Managua, Nicaragua, June 16.—Vice Pres-
ident Francisco Baca has been installed as
president of Nicaragua In the temporary
absence of President Zelaya at Amapala
to confer with the presidents of Honduras,
Salvador and probably Guatemala as to
the formation of a league of Central Amer-
ican states.
WAR IN EGYPT.
Brussels, June 16.—The Congo State
forces have inflicted a severe defeat upon
the dervishes, capturing their strong-hold
at Egaru, between the Nile and the Upper
Ouelle. The Belgian captain was killed.
The Mahdists have fled from the "equato-
rial province."
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.
Nashville, Tenn., June 16.—At 12 o'clock
last night the twenty days for which mem-
bers of the legislature can draw pay dur-
ing an extra session expired, but to give
Governor Turney time to examine the
three important measures passed before
adjournment both houses adjourned until
r.oon to-morrow. They can continue in
session longer, but can draw no pay. The
penitentiary bill passed provides for the
temporary leasing af a large number of
convicts.
380
MINUS 8SO,
LEAVES
350
Barr«U r*t Whitkf ha™ «tor«d in tn*
Kentucky warehouse; tax paid before the
2Ce edvauoa. Bi« bargains ia lote to suit
Write u*.
WM. B. KING & CO.,
Whuieeaie Liquor and Cigar Dealer*
HOUSTON, TKXA&
MR niu.«..r$TALKS
He Thinks the Calling of a Conven«
tion to Consider the Silver Ques-
tion Would Be a Usurpation.
THE SENTIMENT IN TEXAS.
Ex-Congressman Hooker of Mississippi Wants
to Be a Senator—The Political Pot Is
Beginning to Boil Fast.
•Memphis, Tenn., June 16.—Hon. C. H.
Cummings of Austin, Tex., who recently
moved there from Memphis, is irr the city.
He 'is a member of the democratic commit-
tee representing Tennessee. The proposi-
tion offered by Mr. Hinrichsen of Illinois
in the recent convention at Springfield that
the national committee should call a na-
tional democratic convention this year to
consider the ilnancial question and placet
the party in a definite position on that
matter has created much comment.
Chairman Hanity of the committee, a
few days after the proposition was made,
intimate.l very strongly that the call woukv\
not be issued. More recently a poll of the*
committeemen was published showing the
probable attitude of each one upon the
financial question. In this poll Mr. Cum-
mings was classed with those opposed to
lice coinage and named as one of those
who would not vote for a national conven-
tion this year.
"1 do not see any reason why the oon-
vention should be called this year," said'
Mr. Cummings to-day. "It occurs to me
that it would be highly improper for the
committee to call a convention this year
to dc- uss the silver question. It would be
an action without a precedent, undemo-
cratic. and it is difficult to see 'how any
on ■ could expect tihe national committee to
•all a convention that would frame a
Ilnancial plank for the campaign of 1896,
something which is solely within t'he pro-
vince of the convention to assemble next
year. It would he usurpation."
When asked about *tlie financial senti-
ment in Texas Mr. Cummings said: "I ex-
pect. the majority favor free coinage, but
the sound money people are strong in
numbers, well organized, and by no means
despondent of carrying the state in oppo-
sition to free silver."
ARKANSAS REPUBLICANS.
Little Rock, Ark., June 16.—A special car
load of Arkansas republicans left here to-
night on the cannon ball bound for Cleve-
land, O., where they will attend the an-
nual convention of republican league clubs.
The following well known republicans con-
stituted the party: Colonel A. S. Fowler,
W. S. Holt, L. S. Sm it hers, George Eich-
off, Judge John McClure. R. B. Elgin, Dr.
A. 1). Thomas, E. C. Hough, W. \1. Gibbs,
J. M. Robinson, Rev. W. L. Lewis, .Judge
P. C. Dooley, Henry M. Cooper, Sid R.
Redding, G. W. Thompson, J. M. Kinson
and H. A. Bowman of Little Rock; Martin
A. Fickle and J. J. Sutton of llot Springs;
Albert Desha of Nashville, E. H. Jordan
of Fordlce, Colonel J. B. Frledheim of
Camden, D. F. Cain of Fort Smith. E. A.
Kline of Coal Hill and E. H. Vance of Mal-
vern. "^he party will met. at Cleveland
b. Get. \jjal PowcX*' sty-Urn H 'I Hon. H. A.
Remmcl, Who are m in the north.
ELK INS NOT F HARRISON.
Wheeling, W. Va., June 16.—The Intelli-
gencer will in the morning print the fol-
lowing, written by its editor, C. 'B. Hart:
"W'hlle Senator Elkins was in Morgan-
town I 'asked him what he 'had to say
about the sundry reports lining him upon
next year's presidential nomination. I
found that he was much annoyed about
a persistent effort to make It appear that
he is engaged In a Harrison boom.
"It is positively untrue," said Senator
Elkins, "that I have declared for General
Harrison or that I am trying to bring
about his nomination. I do not know that:
iie is the man above all others to nomi-
nate. The convention is a year off, and
many things may .happen within a year.
All this talk about men Is premature.
When the time comes the party will find
the man and nominate him. You may say
without reserve that I am not committed
to anybody in this matter."
WANTS TO BE SENATOR.
New Orleans, La., June 16.—A special -to
the Picayune from Jackson, Miss., says:
Hon. Charles E. Hooker of this city, who*
for many years a'bly represented the Sev-
enth district in congress, has authorized,
the announcement that he Is a candidate
for United States senator to succeed Sena-
tor George. General Hooker, while he fa-
vors the free coinage of silver, has never
publicly or privately aspersed any of the
democratic speakers. He is an able, clean
man, Is an eloquent orator and has always
fought for his party, whether he was a
candidate or not.
TO THROW OFF THE SHACKLES.
Caldwell, O., June 16.—The twenty-flrsft
annual national soldiers' reunion closed to-
day with a camp meeting at Camp Sher-
man. A big crowd was In attendance and
heard good speaking by Rev. Father Han-
son, rector of the Fulda Roman Catholic
church, and other divines. The following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, that the soldiers should no
longer be manipulated for their votes by
the designing politl&lans of any party, but
should act independently and vote for their
own interests without regard to party;
platforms or policy.
POPS TO MEET.
Jackson, Miss., June 16.—The populists
have called a state convention to meet in
this city on July 31, In advance of the
democratic state convention, which meets
August 7.
PIG IRON ADVANCES.
Birmingham, Ala., June 16.—A further
advance of 50 cents per ton in the price of
southern pig iron was made last evening
by the Tennessee iron and coal company,
the largest producers in tihe south, which
makes an advance of $1.50 since May 1.
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