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To
Cotton
Buyers.
There may not be enough
cotton in your locality to
justify shipping direct to the
mills, or for export. If so,
ship it to us and you will get
good results.
Houston is always a good
market, but especially so the
latter part of the cotton sea-
son, for reasons well known
to the fraternity.
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Cleveland
&GO.,
Houston.
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS,
house;.
Washington, D. C„ May 31,-There was a
good attendance on the floor of the house
and In the galleries to-day, notwithstanding
the outside attractions. On account of the
(lay the republican leaders had requested
the democrats to permit a recess till to-
morrow. They desired to have conference
reports on the Indian and civil appropria-
tions acted on as soon as possible, but did
T1pt \vlah to work on Memorial day. Some
of the democrats were disposed to concede
this, but others declared that the republi-
cans, having adopted a rule for semi-week-
ly sessions, must abide by it.
When the journal was read Mr. Lewis (D)
of Washington protested against its ap-
proval, saying that there was no constitu-
tional house that can. legally approve the
journal, and if thete was this could not be
approved in the manner and form adopted,
and gave notice that he merely I1led his
protest to act upon It in the future as
might seem best.
Then Mr. Cannon (R) of Illinois asked
unanimous consent for the consideration
of a resolution to make immediately avail-
able funds for the work of the government
printing office, which had been provided for
in the general deficiency bill. The appro-
priations for the printing office were ex-
hausted, he said, and work there must he
stopped to-morrow unless some provision
for it was made.
"Does the gentleman think that a proper
way to legislate?" Mr. Richardson of Ten-
nessee asked.
Mr. Cannon explained that the house hart
done Its duty when it passed the deficiency
bill some time ago, and that the fault was
the senate's.
The discussion was vetoed bv Mr. Simp-
son (P) of Kansas, who said he must ob-
ject to the legislation to-day. as he under-
stood it was the plan to take a recess in,
honor of the dead.
Then the motion of Mr. Pingley for a re-
cess till to-morrow was carried with a few
dissenting votes on the democratic side
and the members dispersed after a ssssioti
of fifteen minutes. \
Trusted J- in Tennessee.
Knoxville, Tenn,, May 31.—A special to
the Tribune from Bristol, Tenn., says:
Marion, Va., was the scene of a shocking
tragedy and as a consequence Deputy Sher-
iff Ware is lying at the poln' of death. He
was attacked by a man supposed to be
crazy, who shot him several times before
he knew what was going 011. The assail-
ant is now confined in jail and excitcment
Is high, as there is some talk of Ivnchlng
him, but the better sense of the 'citizens
will probably prevail.
Sentence of AnnrclilNt*.
Pittsburg, Pa., May 31.—The forty-seven
anarchists arrested at a picnic near Glen-
wood yesterday for disorderly conduct were
given a hearing this morning and fined $25
and costs or thirty days to the workhouse.
Carl Nold and Henry Bauer and a dozen
others secured the money to pav their fines
The others n*ere sentenced to the work
house.
Royal makes the food pure,
wholesome and delicious.
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56TH YEAR-NO. 69.
GALVESTON, TEXAS, TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1897.
ESTABLISHED 1842.
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rump kin Bugs,
Souash UufjH,
Carl Rof»o Buge,
HutTalo Carpet Bugs.
Rojo Bugs,
"New Bucrs,"
Cattie Lice,
Chicken Lice,
Peach Lice.
Apple Lico,
Tobacco Worm-,
Poee Flioj,
l)og Fleas,
Cabbage Worms,
Ants,
And alJ forms of insect lifi.
HARMLESS TO MAN OR BEAST.
Fully warranted aud money refunded in any
case of failure whore directions are foilowei.
FOR SALE BY
P. J. WILLIS & BRO.,
The Oldest WhoU sale Grocers end Cotton
Factors, (lalvoston, Texas.
THE WEATHER,
Washington Forecast.
Washington, D. C., May 31.—Forecast for
twenty-four hours ending at midnight,
June 1:
For eastern Texas and Louisiana: Fair;
south winds.
For Oklahoma, Indian territory and Ar-
kansas: Fair; south winds.
For North and South Dakota: Threaten-
ing weather; showers; warmer; south
winds.
For Kansas and Nebraska: Partly cloudy,
with showers in western portion; south
winds.
For Colorado: Threatening weather, with
showers and thunderstorms; cooler; north
winds.
For Wyoming and Montana: Threaten-
ing weather, with local showers.
Comparative Record.
Yesterday's ' temperature record at Gal-
veston as shown by the thermograph on
the roof of the cotton exchange, was as fol-
lows:
i a. m
9 a. m
11 a. m
..74 I 1 p. m 80
..76 j p. m 81
..79 | 5 p. m 80
Comparative Record.
Galveston weather record for ■ May 31,
1897, with corresponding dates of the last
three years:
_Time— | Bar.|Ther.|Wind|Rain|Weather
8 a. m.I29V977I 74 "INHTbHoO fcfear,
8 p. m |29,905| 80 |SE 10| 00. Ft. cldy
11S97 jl89611895 j 1804
Maximum temperature
S3 1 85
82
81
Minimum temperature
74 1 78
. i
70
Average temperature
78 | 82
80
Precipitation
.00 1.00
.00
.00
Temperature and Precipitation.
Temperature and precipitation at Galves-
ton for May 31, 1897, and since January
1, 1897, as compared with general averages:
Normal temperature, 73.
Deliciency for the day, 1.
Accumulated deficiency .since January 1,1.
Normal precipitation for the day, .15.
Deficiency for the day, .15.
Deliciency since January 1, 3.99.
AVeatlier Forecast.
For Galveston and vicinity: Tuesday,
fair; stationary temperature.
For Texas east of the 100th meridian:
Tuesday, fair; stationary temperature.
Wcatlier Synopsis.
Galveston, Tex., May 31.—The following
synopsis of the weather is furnished by the
officials of the United States weather bu-
reau at this place:
The area of highest pressure overlies the
upper Mississippi valley.
An area of low barometer is coming in
over the central Rocky mountain slope.
The weather is cloudy at Davenport, St.
Louis and El Paso and is clear to partly
cloudy elsewhere.
A light shower at Omaha is the only rain-
fall reported during the past twelve hours.
Weather Hulletln.
Galveston, Tex., May 31,—The following
weather bureau stations report current
temperature to-night at 8 o'clock, 75th
meridian time:
DISTRICTS
AND
STATIONS.
Tempc i urs.
01 "c
MMl Uj
■■n
5MI:
I? 2 s
n : j
• "1 « %
: £ : 2
. rn 3
.,?L*
ll*S
•3 ov s 3
■r I i 3
is'?
: a
: s- c-d
. rc -1 p
• i * K
: 2
: !?
3
I U
5 -
S3
StJ
Atlantic
Coast-
Jacksonville .
29.94
76
70
84
8
.00
Gulf
Stales-
Atlanta
29,94
76
64
82
8
.00
Montgomery
29.92
84
68
90
6
.00
Vicksburg ...
29.94
78
64
M
Lt.
.00
New Orleans.
29. !M
84
70
86
12
.00
Palestine
29.94
81
IIS
86
Lt.
.00
Galveston ....
29.96
801...,
72
84
10
.00
C'pus Christ!.
29.92
80]....
74
M
14
.00
Ohio Valley
and
Tennessee—
Memphis
30.02
72
54
74 Lt.
.00
Nashville ....
30.02
08
go
72
6
.00
Upper Missis-
sippi V'lley—
St. Paul
30.0(5
54
56
6
.00
Davenport ...
29.98
62 ....
"no
60 Lt.
.00
St. Louis
30.02
68:....
58i <0 Lt.
.00.
Missouri
f
Valley-
Kansas City.
29.94
781....
541....
8
.00
Omaha
V9.9C
68 ....
50
60
16
.02
Rocky Moun-
1
tain Slope-
|
North Platte.
29.7«>
74 ....
62
78
18
.00
Dodge City...
29.60
82 ....
64
88
24
.IX)
Amr.rilo
29.78
78 ....
66
80
3U
.00
Oklahoma ...
29.88
741....
64
76
12
.00
Abilene
29.86
821
64
86
i2
.00
El Paso
29.80
741 —
68
u4
6
.00
FLOOD ECHOES.
The Conrad Point Crevnsse.
Now Orleans, La., May 31.—The Conrad
Point crevasse Is about 300 feet wide and
the volume of water Is so great that many-
fine estates are under water and much dam-
age is being done. The cotton tyuds will
suffer most. The Mississippi valley tracks
are also submerged, traffic being temporari-
ly suspended. About one-third of the nec-
essary cribbing to close the break has been
constructed, but the success of the work
can, not be told until the center portion is
tried, the water having cut a dsep channel
thero which will be very difficult to stop.
Falls'of four inches at towns nearest the
crevasse shew how much water Is going
through the break.
Train* Anni" ItimiiiisR.
Natchez, Miss., May 31.—The New Orleans
and Northwestern railroad, which had to
suspend operations at the north end jof its
line because of the flooded conditions in
northern Louisiana, has again begun run-
nig trains, freight and passenger, through
to Natchez. Some of the railroad bridges
were washed out and will have to be re-
built before the traffic can be resumed,
mof Mill m
11E SAl'S THE PEOPLE*WANT THE
PROMPT PASSAGE OF THE
TARIFF HILL.
Should Then He Authorized and Ap-
pointcd—Tlie Indian Troubles in
Montana—Washington News.
Washington, D. C., May 31.—Secretary
Gage has returned to the city from Cincin-
nati, where he was a guest at the banquet
given last Friday by the Commercial club
of that city to the visiting clubs from Chi-
cago, Boston and St. Louis. Mr. Gage said
to-day that a feeling of impatience seemed
to be general among the people at the de-
lay in the passage of the tariff bill. The
business of the country was in a condition
approaching stagnation, and although the
public realize that the greatest care is nec-
essary in the construction of a bill of such
vast importance, the people are beginning
to complain of the time being consumed.
What they most wanted was the prompt
passage of a tariff bill that would produce
sufficient revenue, end with that question
out of the way the government could take
up the question of reform in the currency.
The business men in attendance at the Cin-
cinnati meeting. Mr. Gage thought, were
agreed that a currency ctju'mission should
be authorized and appointed at once with
a view to their formulating a plan which
could be presented to congress on its re-
assembling in December. During the recess
of congress it was thought that hearings
could and should be given by the commis-
sion to the financiers and others who de-
sire to be hjsard from all parts of the coun-
try. It was a great question, he added,
and should receive the fullest consideration.
If the commission should fail to agree upon
a satisfactory plan, the administration very
likely would have a proposition to present
to congress. In any event, those with whom
the secretary conversed were agreed that
some initiatory action should be taken at
once. The business of the country impa-
tiently demanded it. he concluded.
HAW LEY OX THE TARIFF.
His Chief Concern Is to See the Law
Passed Promptly.
Correspondence received in Galveston In
regard to Congressman Hawley's position
on the tariff is in part as follows:
Washington. D. C„ May 28.—One of the
busiest men in the capital of the nation
just now is Congressman Hawley of the
Tenth district of Texas, as he is giving al-
most his whole attention to tariff legisla-
tion, and in a conversation with him he
seemed greatly in earnest about the char-*
aeter of schedules which he desires and ex-
pects his party to pass. In relation to some
items in the senate bill, he expressed him-
self in opposition to the sugar schedule,
which proposes an ad valorem duty instead
of a specific duty, which he insists is equal
and fair 10 all, manufacturer and pro-
ducer. He also favors the reinstatement of
the house schedule for vice, and is in de-
termined opposition to the increase of the
tax on beer. As there has been some dis-
cussion of the revival of the stamp tax, he
said there wrere better means of rafting rev-
enue, but would accept that form of taxa-
tion before he would accept the Increased
tax on beer.
Regarding the disposition of the woolen
schedule, he was under the impression that
it would bo satisfactory to Texas when
adopted. He knows there will be some in-
equalities in the bill, but his chief concern
is to pass a law promptly which will give
the country Its much needed increase in
revenue and start the wheels of industry in
•motion. The objectionable features in the
bill 011 its final passage can be amended, or,
indeed, eliminated at the regular session in
December next.
Replying to the inquiry, "What is to be
done with respect to Texas appointments?"
he said: "I expect appointments to begin to
be made where vacancies exist at an early
date."
"Who will control?"
"Well, 1 should think they will be made
largely under the influence and direction of
republican organizations and representative
republicans and citizens, who are locally In-
terested in the office to be filled."
Mr. llawley expressed a wish to Be at
home during the municipal campaign, which
he says is now going on, but holds that his
duties here are of such importance to the
interests of Texas, Involved as they are in
the pending legislation, that he deems it his
first obligation to remain and accomplish
all he may in furthering the welfare of his
district and state.
He spoke confidently of Galveston's fu-
ture, but believes her growth and progress
will be, In a measure, dependent on the
character of municipal government which
it affords its own citizens and those who
seek to make it their home.
RELIEF FOR EL PASO.
Appropriation Resolution Sluit Out.
Will Probably Paws To-Day.
Washington, D. C.. May 31.—(Special.)—
Representative Stephens tried to-day to get
the house to consider the senate resolution
appropriating $10,000 foir the relief of the
destitute at El Paso. He was cut ofi by
the resolution that the house take a recess
until noon to-morrow. Speaker Reed has,
however, assured Mr. Stephens that he will
bt recognized to-morrow for ihe purpose of
calling up the resolution. Governor Savers
is confident it will pass. \y. G. S.
The Indian Troubles in Montana.
Washington, D. C., May 31.—The Indian
troubles in southern Montana reported from
Helena were made known to the authorities
of the war department last week, and in the
opinion o? the officials not likely to be fol-
lowed by serious results. The first news
of the affair came to the department in a
-telegram from Colonel Sheridan, the adju-
tant of the department at St. Paul. At
present the department has no commander
owing to the recent retirements among the
major generals and tne brigadier general#,
and the delay in assigning the new com-
mand's among the colonels recently pro-
moted. Secretary Alger himself is respon-
sible for the command, and he is directing
the affairs through Adjutant General Rug-
gles. Colonel Sheridan's telegram was re-
ceived last Friday, and simply stated that
a report had come to headquarters at St.
Paul that tvyo white men, herders, had been
killed near Lame Deer reservation, in south-
ern Montana. To guard against trouble two
troops of cavalry were (jrdered by telegraph
from Fort Custer. They started last Friday,
und since then no report has come to the
war drpartment, though it is possible that
Secretary Alge/. who is now at West Point,
may have been telegraphed. The absence
of other reports from the troops satisfies
tin* war department that the trouble has
been quieted, for they would be sure to
hear if anything so serious as the killing of
troops had occurred. Moreover, the
agency where the men are reported to have
been killed is In charge of an army officer,
Captain Stouch, who, it is said, has the en-
tire confidence of the Indians and is capable
of dealing with them without friction if
not interfered with by outsider*. There is
a disposition at the department to attribute
the affair to the encroachments of the
whites living in the neighborhood upon the
Indians. No intimation of any trouble
among the Cheyenne* has reached the in-
terior department, and the Indians are
anxious to return and no trouble lis appre-
hended. In view of the lack of official ad-
vices, the fact that the agency is in close
telegraphic communication and that tho
agency is in charge of an experienced army
officer, no alarm or uneasiness as to the
safety of the people in that section is felt.
No incidents have been reported to the de-
partment recently that would likely lead to
serious re&ultf'. and the fact that the reports
date thb trouble several days back Is cited
as significant.
Presideut Colliers Degrees.
Washington, D. C., May 31.—President
McKinley conferred the degrees on about
fifty graduates of the senior and post gradu-
ate classes of the national university law
school at the annual commencement exer-
cises held in this city this evening. The
theater was crowded and on the stage were
many people of note. President Grant was
the , first head of the Institute, and con-
ferred the degrees on Its graduates, a cus-
tom which was followed by Presidents
Hayes, Arthur and C.evelarul In his first
term. The annual addr ss to the graduates
was delivered by Senator Thurston of Ne-
braska. The graduates represent all sec-
tions of the. union, frcm far w stern Idaho,
as far south as Texas and Georgia, and as
far east as Maine.
INTERNATIONAL CHIOSS MATCH.
Great Interest Task en in the Game
Between the Lawmakers.
Washington. D. C., May 31.—Flags waved
from the dome of the eapitol to-day in hon-
or of the soldier dead. The troops marched
and countermarched. through the streets,
but it did not interest the chess experts of
the house of representatives. They were
seated in the room of the committee on com-
merce and did battle royal with the team
of the British house of commons. The
match developed much more interest than
was anticipated. Many notable people were
present: the Austriah minister, himself a
chess expert, the umpire, Sir Julian Paunce-
fote and other members of the British em-
bassy, Speaker Reed and many members of
the house attended. Senator Berry of Ar-
kansas. who enjoyed a good game of chess,
watched the proceedings from beginning to
end. Ambassador Bayard designated five
members of the British chess club to act
in London as umpires for the house of rep-
resentative team.
Greetings were exchanged between the
speaker of the house of commons and the
speaker of the house of representatives. At
the sixtieth move Mr. Pearson, who is re-
garded as the best player on the congres-
sional team, resigned. His opponent, Mr.
Plunlcett, is counted the best player on the
English team. Mr. Pearson was unfortu-
nate in the early part of the game, and the
vigorous plays of Mr. Plunkett soon caused
his downfall. Mr. Shafroth played a careful
game, studied hard and seemed to be thor-
oughly wrapped up in Ills moves. Both Mr.
Bodine and Mr. Plowman played easily
without extra excitment. Mr. Handy played
the fastest game of all. Each player was al-
lowed an hour for fifteen moves, and Mr.
Handy made his moves in as many minutes.
The Western Union telegraph company
transmitted the moves as made from the
table in the room. Mr. Pearson's resigna-
tion and request for a friendly game with
Mr. Plunkett was sent and an answer re-
ceived in less than a minute. From Wash-
ington there was a through wire to Heart's
Content, then a cable to Valentia and pri-
vate wire to the house of commons.
.lolin I). El well of Brooklyn, manager of
the match, and Harry M. Plllsbury, the
chess champion, were present. Before the
play began there was some delay await-
ing the message of the speaker of the Brit-
ish house of commons, who was to send a
message to Mr. Reed. The message was:
"To the Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives: I am glad to hear thaL the
friendly contest is about to begin between
the two houses, end trust it 1s the most se-
rious conflict in which they will ever meet.
• "W. O. GULLY,
"Speaker of the House of Commons."
Speaker Reed responded:
"To the Speaker <f the House of Com-
mons: Thank you your message. Please
convey to your p*v m> regret that I
can not send them best wishes just now,
but hope to do so always hereafter.
"T. B. REED,
"Speaker of House of Representatives."
The first move was then sent. During
the early part of the games messages were
exchanged between the American ambassa-
dor to England and the ambassador to the
United States. Mr. 1-lay cabled:
Greetings and sincere wishes for a well
fought game and a righteous victory for
the best side. JOHN HAY.
Sir Julian Pauncefote responded:
My sincere thanks for your kind greeting.
I cordially reciprocate the sentiments ex-
pressed in your friendly message.
PAUNCEFOTE.
DETAILS OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.
Washington, D. C., May 31.—The interna-
tional chess match between the members of
the house of representatives and the house
of commons was the only matter of real In-
terest to-day at the eapitol. Promptly at
1,30 there appeared at the room In which tho
game was to take place Sir Julian Paunce-
fote, the British ambassador, who repre-
sented the house of commons teams: Ba-
ron Hengervar, the Austrian minister, who
is tho referee, and Speaker Reed and Rep-
resentative llitt. and a number of other
members of the house who were interested
in tho game. Previous to this the members
of the American team had been practicing
with Plllsbury and other chess experts ana
discussing various openings and defenses.
The openings of the various games were as
follows:
Board 1, Bishop's gambit: board 2, French
defense: bonrd 3. Buy Lopez; board 4, Ruy
Lopez: board 5, Guico Piano.
At 2.55 p. m. foui moves only had been
made on three boards, three on another and
two on another. At the drawing for the
play the places resulted as follows:
Board 1, Blunkell. British, white: Pearson,
American, black. Board 2. Shafroth, Amer-
ican. white: Parnell. British, black. Board
3, Struss, British, white: Bodine, American,
black. Board 4, Plowman, American, white;
Athley Jones, British, black. Board 5. Wil-
son. British, white: Hardy, American, black.
The white has first move.
"Thsy beat us on the draw," said Repre-
sentative Shafroth when the announcement
was made. The first move was maJe by the
American players on the second and fourth
board.
Mr. Shannon, the captain of the American
team, warned his players to take plenty of
time, as 'hey had fifteen moves to the hour.
Board 1, Lord Westmeath, attache Brit-
ish embassy; board 2, M. Knngfehlm, at-
tache Netherlands legation: board 3. Mr.
llubose, attache Spanish legation; hoard 4,
Mr. Vogel, attache Swiss legation: board 5,
Mr. Rutkowaki, attache Russian legation.
REPORT FROM LONDON.
London, May 31.—Much surprise is ex-
pressed at the arrangements made by Mr.
Henneker Heaton, M. P., for the cable
chess match between members of the Brit-
ish house of commons and the United States
house of representatives, which began to-
day. The cable companies were asked to
transmit the moves fiee of charge and the
Associated Press was also approached on
the subject. Upon the Associated Pre si: de-
clining, the exclusive right, after repeated
delays, was sold to the London Times, and
an attempt will be made to exclude a" other
newspapers. The various delays have near-
ly wrecked the whole project. Some of tho
English players a fortnight ago declared If
things were not Immediately settled they
would decline to play at all.
Not much interest was displayed among
the gentlemen of the house who were s- < n
tills afternoon. Colonel John Hay, the Am-
erican ambassador, visited committee room
No. 1 of the house of commons, where the
members of the house of commons will play.
Charged With 31urder.
Atlanta, Ga., May 31.—Mrs. Z. A. God-
frey, 40 years of age, handsome and pos-
sessed of considerable means, a daughter
of Hon. Benjamin Dugges, who represented
Fannin county in the state legislature for
several terms, was arrested and placed in
• ii ... en :.... . l-il.. i ni'tilviir ,il<r. i _ t . i
severui irriiia, v»uo miu imiceo in
Jail at Elljuy this morning, charged with
murder. A true bill was found Hjjalnst her
bv the Fannin county urand jury Saturday
on the testimony of her own son. and
dauifhter, who swore that six years
Fho strangled and buried her daughter's il-
legitimate child. Investigation of the spot
where these witnesses testified the body
was hurled revealed a crumbling box. On
this evidence Mrs. Godfrey was arrested
aud will be tried.
MORE EARTHQUAKE SHtt
D1STI ItllANCES FELT 0 \ I3M A WIDE
A HE A OF COI'.VrKY YESTER-
DAY AFTER \0(>\.
Ill
IltitldiiiKK Were Shaken and WlndowN
Rattled hi Ten State*—No Serious
Damage Resulted.
Washington, May 31.—A distinct but
slight earthquake was experienced this af-
ternoon through the south Atlantic and
middle southern states, it was stated at
the weather bureau that the direction was
from south to north, but reports received
from various points are conflicting. In
some localities It is stated that the direc-
tion of the disturbances was in an east-
erly to westerly direction, but the records
of the Instruments here are probably cor-
rect. The shock occurred, as nearly as has
been estimated, at 2 o'clock. In some lo-
calities the time is given as late as 2.10. It
was felt as far west as Tennessee. The
disturbance was most severe in the Apu-
lachian mountain region.
At Washington.
Washington, D. C., May 81.—What is sup-
posed to have been an earthquake shock
was felt here at one minute to 2 o'clock. It
lasted about fifty seconds and caused chan-
deliers to sway and floors to tremble per-
ceptibly. It was noticed at the eapitol, in
the telephone exchange and several of the
high buildings. In the Associated Press
office, in the Postal building, vibrations
were felt very distinctly. The weather bu-
reau and observer recording instruments
are closed on account of Decoration day.
but the observatory officer said the shock
lasted nearly a minute and the movement
was from south to north. The self-record-
ing instruments at the weather bureau
show that the disturbance lasted five min-
utes. The movement was from south to
north. N'
At Baltimore, Md.
Baltimore, Md., May 31.—A slight earth-
quake shock was felt here shortly before 2
o'clock this afternoon. It was not notice-
able except m the high buildings, but in
these distinct vibrations were felt, lasting
about live seconds.
At Cincinnati.
Cincinnati, O., May 31.—Shortly after 1
o'clock an earthquake shock was felt here
and in the suburbs. The printers ran out
of the Times-Star office. Occupants of
other buildings were alarmed, and at a cor-
ner stone laying at the zoological gardens
there was consternation among the holiday
crowds. AL the lagoon on the Kentucky
side there was a panic among several
thousand people on the grounds. The
waters in the lagoon were so rough that
the life saving crew went to the re.lef of
those out In the electric pleasure boats.
All Over Three State*.
Cincinnati, O., May 81.—Special dispatches
to the Times-Star report earthquake shocks
all over Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia.
At Columbus, O.
Columbus, O., May 31.—A slight shock of
earthquake was felt here about 1 p. m.
At l'ittsburs:. Pa.
Pittsburg, Pa., May 31.—A slight earth-
quake shock was felt here at 1.54 this af-
ternoon. The tremor was quite perceptible
in high buildings and lasted a minute.
At Knoxville, Tenn.
Knoxville, Tenn., May 31.—Two distinct
shocks of earthquake were felt in Knoxville
this afternoon at 1.15. The shock's were
general throughout the city, although many
people did not feel It. Reports vary as to
the length of the shocks. Several large
buildings were badly shaken and two chim-
neys fell. The movement of the shocks,
so far as enn be ascertained in this city,
was from west to east. Reports from all
over east Tennessee and southwest Vir-
ginia indicate that in places the shock
was felt stronger than In Knoxville. At
Bristol It continued thirty seconds. It
came from the southwest. Several chim-
neys were thrown to the ground. At
Wnston, N. C.. three distinct shocks were
felt, causing wild excitement. Middies-
boro, Ky.. also felt the shock, as did also
Barberville and Lynchburg, Ky.
At Chattanooga, Tenu.
Chattanooga, Tenn., May 31.—A slight
earthquake shock was felt about 1.30 to-day
throughout east Tennessee. No damage
Is reported, but the shock was perceptible.
At Savannah, Ga,
Savannah, Ga., May 31.—Savannah felt a
slight earthquake shock to-day. Its direc-
tion was "from east to west. The tremor
was recorded at the weather bureau at 2
o'clock seventy-fifth meridian time. Win-
dows and doors were shaken throughout
the city and many were made dizzy by the
vibration.
At Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta, Ga., May 31,—A shock of earth-
quake was clearly felt here to-day at 1
o'clock.
At Charlotte, \. C.
Charlotte, N. C., May 31.—A very percept-
ible earthquake shock of thirty seconds'
duration wus felt here at 2 p. m. Many of
the pictures in art roc ms w .re found hang-
ing out of their usual positions after it was
over.
At Greensboro, !M. C.
Greensboro, M. C., May 31.—This city was
severely shaken up by an earthquake at 2
o'clock this afternoon, but no damage was
done. Similar shocks are reported from
many surrounding towns.
At Halcitch, X. C.
Raleigh, N. C., May 31.—Reports from all
over the state report an earthquake shock
between l.CG and 2 p. m. Very little dam-
ago was done. In a few instances chim-
neys were shaken down.
At Wilmington, X. C.
Wilmington, N. C., May 31.—A slight
earthquake shock was felt here at 2 p. m.,
to-day.
At W inston, X. C.
Winston, N. C., May 31,—Three severe
shocks of earthquake were felt here at 2
o'clock to-day. Wild excitement prevailed,
but no damage was done.
At Aslievllle, X. C.
Asheville, N. C., May 31,—At 1.20 this
afternoon an earthquake shock very per-
ceptibly shook Asheville. Hundreds of oc-
cupant's of buildings run into the streets.
No damage was done.
At SpurtansburB, S. C.
Spartanburg, S. C.. May 31.—A distinct
earthquake shock, shaking buildings and
rattling windows, was felt here at 1,55 p.
m. It was as severe as that of August,
1SS6.
At Danville, Yu. ..=
Danville, Va., May 31.—At. two muhiS
before 2 o'clock this afternoon a shook of
earthquake was felt here. Buildings were
shaken, but no damage resulted. The
shock, which consisted of three distinct vi-
brations and lastid over one minute, was
preceded by a roaring sound, resembling a
big conflagration.
At Richmond, Ya.
Richmond, Va., May 31.—An earthquake
shock, which lasted a few seconds, was
felt here about 1.80 to-day. It shook build-
ings and rattled windows, but no damage
was done. Tin people in many buildings
were badly frightened.
At Lynchburg, Va.
Lynchburg, Va., May 31.—A shock of
earthquake was experienced her at 1.58 p.
m. Brick, were shaken from a number of
chimneys and furniture and crockery Jos-
tled: Considerable alarm was created in
some quarters. No damage of oonsequence
was done.
At .Norfolk, Ya.
Norfolk, Va.. May 31.—Two distinct earth-
quake shocks were felt here this afternoon
at 2 o'clock. There vas an exodus from
several office buildings and considerable
alarm was caused in various parts of the
cit$, but no damage was done. The shocks
were about ten seconds apart.
At Xewport Xews, Ya.
Newport News, Va., May 31.—A slight
earthquake shock was felt here at 2 p. m.
The disturbance was very mild. No dam-
age is reported.
At Petersburg, Ya.
Petersburg, Va., May 31.—An earth-
quake shock was felt here to-day at 1.53,
Duration about thirty seconds.
At Charleston, W. Ya.
Charleston. W. Va., May 31.—At 2 o'clock
thus afternoon a severe earthquake shock
was felt all over the city. In many build-
ings tho furniture was moved by the vibra-
tions. The people were panic-stricken and
many of them ran out of the large business
houses, thinking the buildings were about to
tumble down. The vibrations were from
north to routh and lasted about fifteen sec-
onds.
At Huntington, W. Va.
Huntington, W. Va., May 31.—A distinct
shock of earthquake, lasting ten seconds,
was felt here at 2 o'clock to-day. It was
felt generally throughout southwest West
Virginia.
At Louisville, liy.
Louisville, Ky., May 31.—A distinct earth-
quake shock was felt In this city shortly
after 1 o'clock this afternoon. No damage
was done. The shock lasted about live sec-
onds. The vibrations passed from south to
north.
BANKING.
foreign and domestic exchange
bought and sold. Cable and
telegraphic transfers made.
Credits furnished. Accounts
solicited.
WEEKES, MCCARTHY & CO.,
Galveston, Tex.
FLY , .
"WJJiopjo UBIJBJqrt
Dispensary Law Knocked Out.
Charleston, S. C., May 31.-Judge Simon-
ton of the United States circuit court to-
day filed a decision in the ease of the Van-
dercook company against the State of
South Carolina, restraining the state from
preventing the sale of liquors brought into
the state. This decision, If sustained on
appeal, It Is claimed, will have the effect of
rendering nugatory the state dispensary
law. Under the decision of Judge Simon-
ton. any person may import and sell liquor
In original packages. The decision is based
on the interstate commerce law, the court
holding that the right of Importation com-
pndierwU the right of sale.
In a syllabus prefixed to the full text of
the decision Judge Simonton says: "Any
state may, in the exercise of police power,
declare that the manufacture, sale, barter
or exchange, or the use as a beverage of al-
coholic liquors are public evils, and having
thus declared,can forbid such manufacture,
sale or use, with penalty. But when a state
recognizes and approves the 'manufacture,
sale and l>arter as use as a beverage of alt
coholie liquors, and the Mate itself nncour-
ages the manufacture, engages In the sale
of and provides for the consumption of al-
coholic liquors as a beverage, and so pre-
cludes the Idea that such manufacture, sale,
barter and use are Injurious to tlie public
welfare, it is not a lawful exercise of public
power to forbid importation of such liquors,
their sale In original packages for personal
use and consumption. Such prohibition un-
der such circumstances is in conflict with
the law of interstate and foreign com-
merce. In this view the dispensary act, in so
far as It forbids the importation of alco-
holic liquors in original packages in this
state, is in conflict of laws of interstate and
foreign commerce and is therefore to that
extent void."
The court then goes into a lengthy discus-
sion of the facts and the law of the ease.
The ease which elicited the decision was a
suit brought by a California wine and liquor
company, whose goods, shipped to a cus-
tomer in South Carolina, were seized by the
dispensary officials. Tho shippers asked for
a permanent Injunction to prevent further
seizures of its goods. After n viewing tho
law involved, Judge Simonton says the at-
tempt to forbid the Importation and sale of
spirituous liquors in original packages must
fall. So long, he says, as the state Itself
recognizes that the use of aleoholoc liquors
as a beverage Is lawful and can be encour-
aged, 80 long as she seeks a monopoly In
si*»piylng these liquors for that use, and in
this way looks u» an iiinvuM' of ner rev-
enues, she can not, under her constitutional
obligations to the other states of this union,
forbid, control, hinder and burden com-
merce in such articles between their citizens
and her own.
SIMONTON'S DECISION A SURPRISE.
Columbia, S. C., May 31.—The decision of
Judge Simonton on the dispensary law,
handed down in Charleston this morning,
came like a bomb to the state officials
here. Governor Ellerbee said the decision
was a great surprise to him. Me said he
supposed the dispensary "would continue
to do business at the old stand." When
asked if ho would call an extra session of
the general assembly he said: "I don't
know." He added that he could not have
anything to say about the matter till he
heard from the attorney general. He said
that It was a serious crisis, and one. that
would have to be met with deliberation.
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Indict* d for Manslaughter.
Guthrie, Ok , May 31.—Jos. Law, living
near Perkins, who was recently arrested on
a. charge of beating and abusing his dying
wife, has been Indicted by the grand Jury
for manslaughter and placed under heavy
bonds.
Killed by Ills Daughter,
Mt». Clemens, Mich,, May 30.—Frederick
He'dt, a farmer in Warren township, was
shot and killed this afternoon by his daugh-
ter Minnie, 22 years old. Heldt was drunk
and attacked tho girl with a razor.
COMMERCIAL MATTERS,
Deed ot' Trust.
Ennls, Tex., May 31.—E. C. Paxton, a gro-
cer in this city, filed a deed of trust on his
merchandise stock and accounts Saturday,
for the benefit of his creditors, naming J.
W. Story trustee.
Receiver Appointed.
Dallas, Tex., May 81.—Saturday Judge
Swayne at the instance of the Continental
national bank of St. Louis appointed W. O.
Hamilton, United States district attorney
of the Northern district of Texas, receiver
of the Comanche cotton seed oil mill at Co-
manche.
Assignment.
Omaha, Morris Co., Tex., May 31,—N. B.
Pool, sr., grocery merchant, made an as-
signment late Saturday evening, making J.
W. Bolln assigns. Preferred creditor*
a 9
a a
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Yesterday Ply received 2S;> guesses, Web-
ber 01) and Harrington 2.">. This gives Fly a
total of 7M.\ Webber 2:»7 and Harrington .1119.
Interior towns w» re we.; represented yes-
terday, liiiling Houston. Lockhart. i-'la-
tonia, Sabinal. Lcdbetter. Kinney. Pales-
tine. Lagrange and Keaumont sendlrg in
coupons.
Cut out the. coupon below, till in the
blanks and mall or send at once, addressed
to "A. 11. Belo «Sc Co., Mayoralty Contest,"
Galveston. If you guess the nearest to the
voto the winning candidate shall receive
you will be awarded a prize of $15 in cash.
You can gu#w evt ry nay or several times
a day if you guess on a News coupon. It
will appear dally item now till Sunday,
June U. No guesses will be counted if re-
ceived after a. m.. Monday, June 7.
Wha Will Be Mayor
Narao of
Candidate.
Vote hn
will got....
Name of
Address
Town .
NASHVILLE EXPOSITION.
Good Attendance Yesterday—To-Day
Is («ovrniorN' and Tennessee Day.
A ilig Croud Expected.
Nashville, Tenn., May 31,—The cold wave
caused a diminution in the attendance to-
day and to-night, yet the attendance waa
very large. Helm,' a bank holiday, a large
l umber of bank clerks from all parts of the
state visited the exposition, and these, with
tho South Carolina editors and accompany-
ing holies, the advance guard of the Trav-
elers' protective association and the south-
ern delegates returning home from the rail-
way conductors' convention at Los Angeles,
Cal., caused a large assemblage of stran-
gers.
In the woman's building Miss Clara Con-
way entertained a large audienco with a
discourse upon palmistrj, and explained the
methods of teaching the art from scientific
standpoints to the satisfaction of all pres-
ent. All space. In the buildings is now oc-
cupied, and there is no more room for ex-
hibits. The exposition In every department
is working smoothly, and the month of
June will be commenced with every depart-
ment In perfect condition, in May the at-
tendance has exceeded 200,000, and increased
attendance in June is certain.
To-morrow w ill be an exceedingly attract-
ive day. It is both Tennessee and Gov-
ernors' day. Governor Kussell of North
Carol;ra, with a detail of state troops and
Ms staff, will attend. Lieutenant Governor
MeSweeney of South Carolina, is here and
will repn sint his state, and the lieutenant
governor <»t Arkansas is expected. A pa-
rade will occur, in which several companies
of state troops will participate, as well as
the visiting soldiers. Governor Taylor and
staff, in full uniform, will lead the parade.
At the exposition, in the auditorium, the
visiting celebrities will be welcomed by
Governor Taylor, President of the City
Council Williams and President Thomas of
the exposition. After the ceremonies Gov-
ernor Taylor will entertain the visiting
state officials at a luncheon, and Mrs. V. L.
Klrkman aud the ladles of the woman's
board will receive in the woman's building.
The exercises of the day will close with a
special display of lireworks at night. In
honor of Governors' day and Tennessee
day. all Vanity Fair will parade at the ex-
position grounds to-morrow.
South Carolina Editors.
Nashville, Tenn., May 31,—The members
of the South Carolina editors' association,
now in lids eity. and the ladies and guests
of tiic party spent tin- day In sightseeing.
Last night they attended Christ (Episcopal)
church in a body and listened to an able
sermon upon "The Pow* r of the Press"
by Dr. Winchester, the rector, preached by
request.
IS'atlonal T.
A.
YerUes Observatory Accident.
Chicago. 111., May 30.—Yerkes observa-
tory at Williams Day, Wis., will be closed
for the summer, the movable floor of tho
dome having been wrecked by a fall of
forty feet. This floor, which was seventy-
five feet in diameter, was suspended by
Inch cables. < »ne of the cables was torn
irom Its weight and this unbalanced tho
floor, which fell, crushing the electric ap-
paratus under u>ath It. The floor now Ilea
a complete wreck. It is feared the jar may
have disturbed the accuracy of some of the
very delicate machinery of the telescope it-
self.
A
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Nashville, Term., May 31.—Delegates to
the National travelers' protective associa-
tion, which meets at the eapitol In this city
to-morrow morning, are arriving on every
train. Mic h Interest is shown in the elec-
tion of a president, J. A. Leo of St. Louis
declining t«» serve again, and the contest for
president promises to be lively. The iiooo-
mlle interchangeable railway ticket Is the
promlH nt subject to be discussed by tho
delegates who have arrived and by many
railway men who are also in attendance.
Sou* otf Veterans.
Nashville. Tenn.. May 31.—The Sons of
Veterans, <\ S A., of the Alabama itnd
Tennessee division will hold their ninth en-
campment in this city, beginning to-mor-
POLITICAL.
l.abor Party Nominatloas.
Canton, O., Muy 31.—1The sta'e convention
of tlte socialist labor party of Ohio lnld
two sessions here to-day. Fort<y delegates
were present. Resolutions were adopt-d
that the election of M. A. Hanna or John
K. McLean as senator would not he advan-
tageous to the wage earners of the suit •;
favoring laws to assist the unemployed:
condemning government* by injunction. Tho
following state ticket wu, placed in nomi-
nation: For governor. William Watkins,
Dayton: lieutenant governor. L>. W. Wal-
lace. Hollister. Athens county; state treas-
urer. Md ward Larsen, Cleveland: member
board of public works. John T. Jones,
Canal Dover; school commissioner. S. M.
White. Canton. The places of attorney
general and supreme court judge will bd
tilled by the state committee.
National Republican League.
Cincinnati, O., May 31.—President D. P.
Wood man see and Secretary M. J. Dowling
have issued a call for the tenth annual con-
vention of the National republican league
at Detroit, July i3. Each state and terri-
torial league Is entitled to four delegates
from each congressional district and six
delegates at large. The business of the
convention includes reports from retiring:
officers, the election of officers, the desig-
nation of the time and place for the next
national convention, consideration of
amendments to the constitution, and Jis*
cusslon of plautf tat club work aud
station.
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