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THE VICKSBURG HE VOLUME XXXVIII. VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI, FRIDAY MORNING AUGUST 2, 1901. NUMlillk 18 END OF LAND LOTTERY'. mis mm i For Modification in Language of Fifth Specification. THREE NEGROES LYNCHED AT CARROLLTON Simpson County Officer Hid Prisoners in Pearl River Swamp.

VENEZUELAN REBELLION. REBLES MET DEFEAT NEAR SAN CHRISTOBAL. Port of Spain, Island of Trinidad, August 1. The Venezdelan minister of war, Senor Pulido, who is the leader of an important political party has resigned, after a violent scene in the cabinet during which the minister refused to accept the orders of President Castro to recognize the revolutionists in Colombia as belligerents and to deliver a passport to Senor Rico, the Colombian minister. Senor Pulido lemes that the invaders of Venezuelan territory are Colombians, as President Castro claims, but insists that they are revolutionists.

The resignation of the war minister has caused a profound impression here. The situation is more critical. The government troops have been defeated in their first encounter with the rebels near San Cristobal. Other uprising are taking place in the interior of the country. Senor Guerra succeeds Pulido as minister of war, DEFEAT OF THE REBELS.

ence. However they it necessary at about 4 o'clock to make another report to the people. They proceeded to the court house where Mr. Hill reported that the committee had concluded after a faithful and thorough examination that while Belford and, Betsie McCray knew that the Taliaferros were to be killed and had absented themselves from home so that they might prove an alibi, the ones who had actually committed the deed had not yet been caught, but that they believed that these negroes would finally divulge the whole plot. Mr.

Hill left it to the crowd as to whether the committee should proceed with the investigation or should drop it and have the jury of Inquest proceed. The crowd were unanimous in instructing them to proceed with the Investigation at the jail. However as the crowd was dispersing from the court room they met about fifty men who were armed wtih shotguns and rifles and who had not been in the court house to hear the last report. These men proceeded to the jail where the deputy sheriff promptly opened the door for them. Three men went up stairs and brought out Belford, Betsie and Ida McCray.

Judge Stevens, Messrs. Hill and George and other citizens begged and pleaded with them as did Lynn Taliaferro, the son of the murdered couple, not to kill these negroes; that they would thereby thwart the ends of justice. But It was all to no purpose, they were determined to hang them. They carried them under the hill about a quarter of a mile from the town and hanged the three and then fired at least 500 shots into their bodies. The governor arrived Just as the mob were returning.

He went to the court house and addressed a large crowd. He made a fine talk and no doubt if he could have gotten there in time might have prevented the lynching. The governor returned on the evening train. Jim Lane was brought in just as the mob was dispersing. It is not known what further work the mob will do.

There are many rumors afloat; some say that three more of the negroes living in the Taliaferro neighborhood will be lynched tonight and it is feared by some that some white men in that neighborhood will meet the same fate. It is hoped, however, now that they have done away with the worst that they will think, better of the matter and allow the courts to investigate and bring the guilty ones to justice. The mole thoughtful and conservative citizens are grieved at what has happened today. They hoped that Carroll county would be able to redeem herself in this matter. THIRTEEN THOUSAND NAMES TAKEN FROM THE WHEELS.

El Reno, O. August 1. The drawing of winning numbers in the States land lottery was concluded to day, 13,000 envelopes having been taken from the wheels, for each Ian district. The crowd about the pkttfnnn on which the drawintr Took wms mu'h smaller than on previous days. Begining August ti, names in eacli district will be called daily for sixty days for the filing of homestead entries.

The estimate is made by a gov ernment official that in each iand dis trict 1.000 of the IB. 500 numbers will not be taken in the sixty days because of homeseekeis who will be disqualified or who will leave the country, believing their elaims to be worthless. This will leave only 5,500 persons who will make entry In their respective districts. Two thousand will be left for the wagon immigrants and others who have boon in the country for months and failed to chaw a number. At the end of sixty days these persons can go immediately to the land office and file or if they settle upon a homestead in advance of any other person they ran remain thereon three months before filing their entry.

Homestead speculators who registered for the sole purpose of selling their prize if winners, are already seeking to sell relinquishments of their claims. Among the names drawn today were the following: For El Reno district E. It. Smith, Fort Worth, J. J.

Crane, Paradise-, C. J. Musta, Fort Smilh, Francis H. Martin, Owensville, CI. V.

Baker, Covington, Jasper F. Brazelton, Lincoln, David Chicago; W. II. Lnftus, Minneapolis; J. I.

Bryant, Hot Springs, Annie Reed, Memphis, W. J. Emniett, Dallas, C. H. Simnson, Pueblo, B.

N. Cole, Mat toon," S. Laws, Waterloo, A. J. Kynor, Dallas, Texas; Ernest T.

Redfe-rd, New-Castle, John T. Kilg-iro, Fort Worth, John U. Foster. Dallas, C. H.

Herman, New York. For Lawton district William Keeso, Vernon, Charles A. Schirlilz, Cameron, T. J. Woods, GoUVm, J.

J. Garner, Henrietta. J. A. Knight, Henrietta.

Texas; Thomas! A. Galbreath, Sherman, Texns: Alvin P. Sloane, Litchfield, H. If. Howard, Hot Springs, V.

C. Balcher, Morgantown, J. Pritt, Glenville, W. G. B.

Reilley, Davenport, L. Cason, Padueah, L. Saunders, Fort Smith, G. H. Holland, Flanders, S.

William Wilson, New A. Copp, Montevista, F. Hurd, Omaha, William T. Bailey, Denison, John Hays, St. Louis; Ora S.

Chancy, Joplin, Georgr Wyatt, Rockford, J. L. Dwyer, Ottawa, J. T. Dawson, St.

Joseph, T. B. Sehull, Denison, Texas; P. T. Snyder, Davenport, F.

Pope, Dallas, Texas, James E. Springfield, Mo. Washintgon, August 1. Regard ing-the forfeiture of Oklahoma land selections on account of marriage of women successful in the drawing, Secretary Hitchcock said today that the interior department always held Hint married women were not authorized to make a homestead entry except where they have been abandoned and deserted by their husbands. "A woman not only must be qualified when registering or drawing her number," the secretary added, "but must be? similarly qualified later when she applies to make entry." Marriage of a single woman after making entry, however, does not defeat her right to title and patent if she continues to reside upon the land and complies with other conditions of the homestead law." A VALUABLE INVENTION.

MACHINE PERFECTED FOR EXTRACTING MAGUEY FIBRE. Mexico City, August 1. Senor I'arieto a Spaniard who invented machines used successfully for extracting the fibre of the henequin plant or sisal grass in Yucatan has just perfected a machine which piomises to solve the long pending problem of getting out the fibre of the maguey plant, which yields pulque, and which grows on the Mexican table lands in enormous quantities. First trials of this machine have been remarkably satisfactory and specimens of the fibre sent to Europe are p-o-nounced equal to henequin and German importers say that all the maguey fibre? Mexico can produce will be taken nt good prices. This means the building of a plant which after yielding pulque; has little or no commercial value.

Aft'T the leaves have been stripped of the fibre, the residue m.4:es an excellent food for cattle. Owneis of great maguey plantations are congratulating themselves upon the prospects of an immediate increase in their incomes giving another export crop to the country. The option given by Gabriel Mancha, owner of the Hidalgo railroad to William Astor Chanler and George Peabody Wet more of New York, bus expired and the New Yorkers have been allowed to withdraw their forfeit money, gold, which was deposited partly here and partly in New York. It is reported that two other American groups? are trying to secure an option. Heavy rains have fallen in the state of Oaxaca and on the isthmus of Teh-uan tepee.

The shares of the stock of the Knnk of London and Mexico have advanced steadily, possibly on the strength of the report that the National Bank of Mexico was to absorb the institution. But reports of bank consolidation are denied by inside parties. It seems that the autumn Importations must be unusually heavy as in large mercantile concerns are far below the average in quantity and variety. LYNCHERS WENT TO EDMORE Wanted to Hang Two Negroes Who Had Murdered a White Citizen-Prison, erg Were Subsequently Taken to the Jackson Jail. Jackson, "Aug.

1. Another mob outbreak was narrowly averted down in Simpson county yesterday by the timely action of Sheriff McGee. Two negroes, Johnson and Fezell by name on last Saturday night, it is stated, murdered a young white man by the name of Cloy Mangum at a negro church near the town of Magee on the Gulf Ship Island railroad. The only motive assigned for the crime is a long-standing enmity between the negroes and Mangum. They met near the church and one of the negroes began firing at him, killing him in the fusilade.

The negroes escaped, were captured yesterday and carried to the county jail. Sheriff McGee anticipated a "call" from the aroused citizens in that end of the county, so put his prisoners in a buggy and carried them into the deep swamp of 'Pearl river bottom and kept them there last night. This morning he brought them to this place and lodged them in jail. Agreeable to the sheriff's calculations the mob was raised and rode into Edmore yesterday evening on mischief bent, but they were too late and failed to get their game. DELAY IN CAPITOL WORK.

The capitol commission has extended the contract time for the completion of the new state house three months. This was done on account of the delay occasioned in testing the foundation grounds preparatory to commencing work. The original time of twenty-eight months measured from January 1, 1901, would require the completion of the building by May 1, 1903. Contractor Wells said this morning that he did not think he would need the extension granted, that he expected to have the building ready for occupancy at the expiration of the time originally designated. That would give the present administration about eight months tenure of the new capital.

The contractor's regular- monthly account for $35,000 was allowed. The commission then adjourned. SIMPSON COUNTY SEAT PROBLEM. The Simpson county court house question will very probably have to be classed under the head of unfinished business when the last trumphet is sounded winding up earthly things. For about the fifth time the question has been opened and another warm contest for the coveted prize the county seat will be waged between the people of Edmore and Westville.

It will be recalled that the board of supervisors recently ordered the county government moved to Edmore and the county officers and archives were accordingly transferred to that point but the denizens of Westville witnessed this blow at their greatness in silence, firmly resolving to reclaim and recover the lost- advantage, if possible. Accordingly they have set the movement going. Hon. Bob Miller, of Hazlehurst, has been employed and la seeking to get the issue back Into the courts. He this morning applied to Attorney General McClurg for a reopening of the case.

A court house being public property no private citizen has such a vested right in it as to enable him to bring suit to establish such right but this authority abides with a public officer only. Hon. Sylvester McLaurin, the district attorney of the district, was recently applied to, but declined to open the controversy. The whole question is now up to Attorney General McClurg and he is now giving the matter his attention. KNIGHTS AND LADIES HONOR.

The Grand Lodge Knights and Ladles of Honor will hold its biennial session in Jackson on Wednesday, August 13. The railroads have authorized the usual reduced rates for the occasion, and hotels have agreed to considerable reductions for the delegates. The supreme protector of the order, L. B. Lockard, will be in attendance.

The Grand Lodge has heretofore met annually and this will be the first of the biennial sessions. CHARTERS APPROVED. The charters of the following corporations have been approved and filed: The Forest Warehouse Company, located at, Forest, Scott county, capital stock Valley Park Investment Company, capital stock located at Vicksburg, incorporators Benjamin Gratz, Anderson Gratz, L. F. Jones, J.

M. F. Erwln. B. B.

Graham, J. D. Filley and Marye Dabney; the Chicago Real Estate and Investment Company, also domiciled at Vicksburg, with capital stock of $10,000, incorporators Phillip Feld, J. J. Powers, T.

R. Foster, and the Mcintosh Lumber Company, located at Moss Point and capitalized at $20,000. DEATH OF MAJ. ALMY. Washington, Aug.

1. Acting Adjut. Gen. Ward has received a telegram announcing the death of Maj. William E.

Almy, Porto Rican regiment at San Juan this morning from appendicitis. Maj. Almy was born in and appointed from the District of Columbia, and graduated from the military academy in 1S79. Last March he was promoted to be a major and assigned to the Porto Ri can regiment. DISOBEDIENCE OF ORDERS Regarded by the Department as an Es tablisbed Fact and Schley Must Prove That Hi Action Was Just fiable Washington, Aug.

1. The navy department has refused to accede to Admiral Schley's suggestion that the language in the fifth specification of the precept to the court of inquiry be modified. The admiral in his letter challenges that specification which states as a fact that he had disobeyed orders and suggested that it be modified. The department in its reply declines to make the suggested modification on the ground that according to official 'records Admiral Schley himself acknowledged that he had disobeyed orders. The disobedience of orders was an established fact, whether unwillingly or willingly.

The following are the letters that have been passed between Admiral Schley and the navy department respecting the precept: "Great Neck, N. Y.f- July 27, 1901. "Sir I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of the department's communication of July 20th instant, inclosing copy of an order 'convening, pursuant to the request contained in (my) communication of the 22nd instant, a court of Inasmuch as the court is directed to 'investigate' and after such investigation, report a 'full and detailed statement of all the pertinent facts which it may deem to be established together with its opinion and recommendation in the I would respectfully suggest to the department that paragraph live of the department's precept which is as follows, viz: T. The circumstances attending and the. reasons for the disobedience by Commodore Schley of the orders of the department contained in its dispatch dated May 25, lS'jS, and the propriety of his conduct in the be modified so as to omit the department's expression of opinion and thus leave the court free to express its own opinion in that matter.

"Very respectfully, S. SCHLEY, "Rear Admiral." "Hon J. D. Long, Secretary of the Navy." "Navy Department, "Washington, Aug. 1, 1901.

"Sir The department has received your letter of 27th ultimo, in which you acknowledge the receipt of a copy of an order convening at your request a court of inquiry to investigate your conduct during the war with Spain and suggesting that paragraph five of said order, directing the court to enquire 'into the circumstances attending and the reasons for disobedience by Commodore Schley of the orders of the, 'be so modified as to omit the department's expression of opinion and thus leave the court frPe to express its own opinion of that "In reply you are advised that the precept calls for an enquiry by the court And the ascertainment of pertinent facts. For the purpose of setting on foot this enquh-y the precept treats certain matters as established, such, for instance as the arrival of the flying squadron off Cienfuegos and off Santiago; the retrograde movement westward, the turn of the Brooklyn on July 3, IS'jS, and fact that you disobeyed orders as reported by you in your telegram dated Kingston, May 28, 1898, in which you say: 'Much to be regretted, cannot obey orders of the "Inasmuch, however, as it is the department's purpose, that the court shall be absolutely free to report, if such shall be found to be the case, that you did not willfully disobey the orders, or that you were justified in disobeying them and that this may be clearly understood, your letter of the 27th ultimo wjth copy of this reply will be duly forwarded to the court. "Very respectfully, W. HACKETT, "Acting Secretary." "Roar Admiral Winfield S. Schley, U.

S. Groat Neck, N. LONG WILL NOT RETIRE. New York, August 1. A special to the Times from Bingham, says: When asked today regarding dispatches from Washington that he expected to retire from office and would be succeeded by Governor Allen, Secretary Long said he had no expectation of retiring before the close of President McKinley's administration.

"I have no plans," said he, "and my retirement is something that may come at any time but I don't have it in view. If I should retire the navy departmentwould be open to Mr. Allen, but as he has been governor of Porto Rico, I very much doubt if he would take the office. DISMISSED FOR LACK OF EVIDENCE. Dallas.

August 1. The else against B. F. Carroll, one of the negro soldiers from El Paso charged with murder who were brought here on a change of venue, was dismissed by the state this morning, the reason given being the absence of important witnesses whose whereabouts were unknown to the authorities. 61 it ol HE FSTE milS OTHER SUSPECTS Ida McCray Confessed Before the Noose Was Tightened, Implicating Her Mother, Brother and Several Others Still at Large.

Gov. Longino Arrjved a Few Minutes too Late. Carrollton, Aug. 1. The murder of Mr.

and Mrs. Taliaferro culminated this evening at 5 o'clock In the lynching of Betsie McCray, her son, Belfield McCray, and daughter, Ida McCray, all colored. The mob was composed of about 500 white citizens of Carroll county, who marched to jail in order, demanded the keys from Jailer Duke, proceeded to the cells of the unfortunate negroes, bound them by the neck and hands and carried them to the corporate limits of the town, where they hung them to a tree by the public roadside and riddled their bodies with bullets. The mob resisted the earnest appeals of Judge W. F.

Stephens and Hon. W. S. Hill, who stood on the steps of the jail and appealed to the mob in the name of law- and order. They even followed the mob to the cell doors with their arms around the necks of the leaders, pleading to let the law take its course, but with no effect.

Ida McCray confessed to the knowledge of the murder and stated that her mother, Betsie, and brother, Belfield, helped commit -the murder. She further implicated others who will probably meet a like fate. Betsie McCray refused to make any statement. Gov. A.

H. Longino arrived on the scene by special train from Jackson just a few minutes after the hanging. He addressed a large and attentive audience at the court house, impressing upon them the duty of their citizenship and obedience to law and order. The best citizens of the county, among whom were W. F.

Stevens, Hon. W. S. Hill, district attorney; Senator A. H.

George, L. M. Southworth and others labored untiringly with the excited mob all during the day to allow the law to take its course, but without avail. STRENUOUS EFFORTS MADE BY CITIZENS TO PREVENT THE TRAGEDY. New Orleans, Aug.

1. The Picayune's Carrollton, special says: Early this morning the streets of Carrollton were crowded with citizens of the county, who were irt town for th purpose of hearing the investigation of the Taliaferro killing. The sheriff of Leflore county had come on the morning train and brought with him Bill Davis and Belford McCray, who were suspected of having brutally murdered Mr. and Mrs. Taliaferro on last Tuesday night.

They were lodged in jail with the other suspects who had been arrested and confined there. On yesterday it was seen by the cool and thoughtful citizens that they would have to make the effort of their lives to prevent a wholesale lynching. At the suggestion of some of these and Judge W. F. Stevens, who was in town and doing all he rould to prevent anything rash being done, a committee consisting of District Attorney W.

S. Hill, Dr. Sam L. Hart, Watt Turner, L. M.

Southworth and A. H. George, went to the jail to examine witnesses and investigate the killing and report to the people In the court house before the jury of inquest should proceed with their work. This they were" doing in a quiet and successful manner when it was learned that about seventy-five men, growing impatient at the delay, had organized themselves into a moo and were ready to come to the jail and take the suspects and hang them. The committee Immediately went to the court house and called the people together.

Messrs. Hill, Southworth and George addressed them and told them what they were trying to do. They seemed fairly well satisfied when they were assured that the negroes would not be spirited away, and that the final investigation would be held in public in the court house, and they added to the committee four of Carrollton's best citizens who were neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Taliaferro, -Messrs.

Charles West, Charles Redditt, James Barrow and John Neill. The committee then proceeded to the jail to complete its work. They worked until 3 o'clock when an adjournment was had to report progress and for dinner. The mob continued impatient and restless. In the mean time Gov.

Longino had telephoned Judge Stevens that he would leave Jackson for Carrollton on the 2 o'clock train and come over from Winona on a special. The committee' being apprised of this did their best to kill time so that the governor might arrive and use his Influ IS REPORTED BY THE VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT. New York, August 1. Consul General E. Gonzales Esteves, of Venezuela, today received another cable from President Castro announcing the result of a second battle with the invading force under De Galvira, news of whose defeat was received by the counsel general last evening.

The cable received today was as follows: "Five thousand men left-of the Colombia revolt completely out battled and defeated in San Cristobal." (Signed) "CASTRO, President." Washington, August 1. Senor Don Augusto F. Pulido, charge of the Venr ezuelan legation, today received a tele gram from the Venezuelan consul gen-eral In New York, Gen. Gonzales Esteves, confirming the report that the 5.000 revolutionists were defeated in San Cristobal on July 29. COLOMIA REBELS RAIDING.

Colon, via. Galveston, Au gust 1. The report that the rebels have captured three towns is an exaggera tion. The facts are as follows: The rebels Friday, Saturday and Monday raided at night time, Bohio, a small railway station without military protection towards Colon, looting the Chinese shops of clothing, and kidnapping several persons, withdrawing immediately afterwards. One woman was shot.

The government has since garrisoned the station mentioned and is pursuing the rebels closely. Four trains are crossing the road daily as usual. FARMERS' INSTITUTES. MEETINGS HELD AT RAYMOND AND HAZLEHURST. Raymond, July 31.

A farmers' Institute was held here yesterday, conducted by Prof. W. C. Welborn, and Prof. Ferris, of the A.

M. College, at Starkville. Several hundred farmers were in attendance. The following resolution was adopted at the close: "Resolved, by the farmers and others attending the farmers' institute at Ray mond, that we appreciate the great benefit we have derived at the institute from the lectures of Profs. Welborn and Ferris.

That the good they have done in this county is beyond our power to express, and that our thanks are due them for this work inaugurated thawill grow and show fruit in all the years to come." In a game of base ball played here yesterday between Raymond and Jackson, Raymond won by a score of 10 to S. Batteries, for Raymond, Miller, North and Price; for Jackson, Ellison and' Bell. Struck out, by North, 10; Miller, Ellison, 9. HAZLEHURST INSTITUTE. Hazlehurst, Aug'.

'1. Profs. Welborn and Ferris, of the A. M. College faculty, are here today conducting a farmers' institute at the court house.

The attendance is large and farmers are here from every section of the county. The addresses were attentively listened to by all present and no doubt the meeting will bear good fruit. BOLT FROM A CLEAR SKY, BRINGS DEATH TO TWO AT MISSISSIPPI CITY. New Orleans, August 1. A speeiaf to the Picayune from Mississippi City, says: Capt.

John Astredo and Mr, Hooker, a traveling salesman, of. New Orleans, were instantly killed by lightning here, at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the home of Capt. Astredo. They were in the summer house, 'situated in a clump of trees in the yard, seated on opposite sides of a table when struck. The bolt seemed to come Trom a cloudless sky as the sun was shining brightly, but after the crash a small harmless looking cloud was seen hovering low over the house from which evident-yl came the messenger of death.

Trees were shattered by the the fluid passing into the earth from two trees and passed from another tree into the upper story of the summer house, struck an bedstead, ran down to tne ground. floor, thence along the floor, striking Astredo's foot. There was no mark of violence on the person of Mr. Hooker. MANILA HARBOR IMPROVEMENT.

ATLANTIC-GULF-PACIFIC COMPANY GETS CONTRACT. Manila, Aug. i. Of the five bidders for the improvement to Manila harbor two were not entertained because of a non-compliance with the conditions.TUe Atlantie-Gulf-Paeifle Dredging Company was apparently the lowest bidder for the work, exclusive of the dredging of the Pasig river, their bid being approximately $1,950,000. The figures for rock work are considered high.

The company Is anxious, to commence work immediately. i ARMY APPOINTMENTS. Washington, August 1. The president today made the following appointments: War First lieutenants of cavalry, Robert J. Reney, Archibald B.

Commis-key, William F. Herringshaw, Ewing E. Booth. Second lieutenants of cavalry, Eben Swift George P. Tynes, William A.

Austin, George Garrity, George M. Lee, John A. Degen, Timothy M. Cough-Ian, Frank I. Ellis.

First lieutenants of infantry, Austin F. Prescott, James M. Kimbrough, Walter B. Elliott. Second lieutenants of infantry, Geo.

E. Kumbe, William E. Gilmore, Ernest A. Jeunet, Alvtn O. Voris, Carl C.

Jones, Thomas B. Crockett. Second lieutenants, artillery, James L. Long, George A. Taylor, H.

J. II. McElgin, F. R. Kenn'ey, R.

W. Collins, J. W. C. Abbott, C.

B. Ross, Alfred K. Hasbrouck, E. C. Tierce, F.

J. Miller, J. O. Steger. M.

R. Ross, H. C. Williams, John M. Kelso, provisionally first lieutenant scouts.

Treasury John B. Coyle, chief engineer revenue cutter service, Robert E. Wright, first assistant engineer, revenue cutter service. :0: ARRESTED FOR TRAIN WRECKING Forrest City, August 1. Charlie Waterfofvl, colored, aged 20, has been near Palestine and placed in jail at this place, charged with complicity in the freight train wreck on the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf railroad, which occurred at Palestine last Friday night In which an engineer and fireman lost their lives.

Officers are hot on the trail of other members of the gang, and more arrests are expected. It seems to be the prevailing opinion that the object of the was to wreck and rob the passenger train, due at that point about the time the freight ran into the open switch. .:0: ARKANSAS AT ST. LOUIS FAIR. Little Rock, August 1.

A state meeting was held in this city today to devise plans for a creditable exhibit of Arkansas resources at the Louisiana Purchase exposition at St. Louis in 11)03. Representatives from all parts of the state were present and plans were considered to supplement the appropriation of by the recent legislature with funds to be raised by the four hundred honorary commissioners appointed by Governor Davis. The opinion was expressed formally that the next legislature will make an additional appropriation. A RAINBOW AT NIGHT.

Terrell, Aug. 1. The phenomena of a rainbow at night was seen by Terrell people last night. A black cloud lay in the west and a full moon shone in the east. The reflection produced a genuine rainbow that excited the curiosity of many who had never witnessed such a spectacle before.

:0: SPANISH CABINET. Madrid, Aug. 1. The cabinet has received the report of the committee ap-ooifited to study the reorganization of the public service. It la proposed to combine thet war and marine depart ments under one ministry.

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