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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-14

LONDON, England, September a.
1t Is reported that on the re-assem bling
OF parliament several English and Irisf
members will interrogate the govern,
ment concerning the prison conditions
that have made it possible for the Irish
political prisoners to lose their reason
while incarcerated, and it is also re-
ported that, with view of forestalling
the effect Of such inquiries, the govern
ment will order an investigation OF the
institutions and cause to be made an
examination Of the mental condition
OF several life convicts who have spent
over quarter of a century behind
the bars.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-14
Arrangements at washInetor,

WASHINGTON, d. G.. ,Septemb Der a.
The local democratic committee Of ar
rangements having in charge the meet.
ing of the 10Th, to be addressed bv Mr.
Bryan, this morning, received tele.
gram from the candidate In which he
declines to speak on the plaza in from,
Of the capitol building. 1t is believed
now that an open AIR meeting, il The
weather is good, will be held at the
base ball park, commonly known as
Malone Square. near the government
printing office. Should II rain the con.
yeptiop bpll will DO occupied,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-14
BRYAN STARTS EAST.
Spent Last Night In East St. Louis, and Started
East Early.

ST.. LOUIS, Mo, September IA
After night in private car 10 thu
railroad yards of East St. Louis, Hon
VIM. J. Bryan started east At 5 sc
O'Clock this morning, accompanied BY
Congressman Allen and several other
members. The party will 60 as far as
Henderson, KY, In special train over
the Louit vile & Nashville road.
Although the hour was very early
when Mr.. Bryan's train reached Belle
vile, H., where the first stop was
made, more than a thousand people
were waiting. Bryan made a short ad-
dress. The arrival Of Bryan at Mas
coutah, ILL.,, was advertised for 7:46,
but the train reached there at 7:2U.
Bryan made few remarks to a small
crowd, which had gathered in time.
Mt. VERNON, ILL.,, Ceptember IL
When the Bryan special train reached
Nashville, ILL.,, the democratic candi-
date found several hundred people
there. They cheered him when he
came on the car platform and applaud
ed his remarks about the money ques-
ton. Ashley, the next stop, had
large and enthusiastic crowd. Mr..
Bryan again spoke briefly and was
warmly cheered. Mt. Vernon was
reached at 9;20 and gave rousIng
reception. The Bryan and Sewall club,
composed of Young men and young
women, the former in white duck uni
forms and the girls in white muslin,
formed double line, extending from
The station toward the court house, and
through this Mr.. Bryan passed, while
The crowd cheered loudly. A brass
band marched ahead of Mr.. Bryan to
he stand, and following him came a
number of men bearing campaign
Mr.. Bryan was intro.
lued by Judge Sample, state appellate
udge. and made twelve minutes
peech.
EVANSVILLE, Ird September IL
'ryan reached McLeansboro, Ills.. at
0:20 O'Clock. He addressed 1900
'eople and was warmly cheered. Stops
1ere also made at Enfield, Ills., Carmi,
lls., and Mount Vernon, Ind. Mr..
ryan briefly addressed the enthusias-
10 crowds. Mr.. Bryan reached Evans. /
lille shortly before l O'Clock and was
laced in carriage and taken to an !
pen lot 100 yards from where the
ain stopped at the corner OF Ohio
rect and First avenue. The lot was /
rowded. Two Bryan and Sewall ]
ubs arrived after Bryan reached the !
,vered stand from which he made his \
beech and increased the gathering. i
he candidate was heartily cheered. i
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-14
ALL EYES ON MAINE
The State Election There Be-
ing Watched With Great
interest by all.
BIDS FOR TORPEDO BOATS
A Heavy Failure Of a Large Dry
Goods Commission House
in Philadelphia.
DAYS VISITORS AT CANTON

PORTLAND, Maine, September a.
The voters Of the state that has giver
to the country democratic nom m'nes
for the vice-presidsncy are depositine
their ballots for state ticket to-day
Maine is the third of the states and the
second Of the eastern states to hold an
autumnal election, and as the campaign
has been conducted on national issues,
to-day's election is practically FORE
cast OF the result In November. The
ballots bear the names OF five candi-
dates for governor, the republican
column being headed by LlewelIy n
Powers, Of Houlton, who has as op-
ponen.s: M. P. Frank, OF Portland, free
silver democrat; Luther G. Batman,
OF Auburn. populist; William Henry
Clifford, Of Portland, gold democrat,
aud Ammi s. Ladd, of Portland, pro-
hibitionist.
Besides governor, Maine to. day elects
congressman members Of legislature
and county officers.
PORTLAND, Maine, September H.
Reports from all sections of the state
up till noon showed an immense vote
was being polled. Reports from
all o7er the state give weather
threatening rain. In view OF the ma.
tional interest 10 this election, figures
havo been prepared showing the re.
publican maiorities in the state for |
period OF thirty-six years. These,
which are valuable for comparison, to-
night, show considerable fluctuations.
Ind indicate that the commonwealth
hat gave birth to the national green.
'ack party is not nearly as certain
quantity as Vermont. These
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The LocomotIYe Flremen .

GALVESTON, Texas, September A.
The biennial convention of the Bro.
lherhood OF Locomotive Firemen open.
ed here to-day with Grand Master f.
I. Sargent presiding. Among the i'm.
portant matters to be considered is the
erection OF building in Peoria, Ills.,
at a cost of S150,000, to serve as a
permanent headquarters for the organi-
zation. The biennial report of Grand
Secretary and Treasurer F. W. Arnold
was OF the most satisfactory nature.
Ihste are now upward of $4,000 men,
bsrs.
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Big Dry Goods RaIIure.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, September IA
Coffin, Altemus & Co., the leading dry
goods commission merchants of this
city, made an assignment to-day to John
Lowber Welsh. A statement Of assets
or liabilities is not obtainable at pres
ent. Coffin, Altemus & Co. were rated
at 81 100000 by the commercial agen-
cies and their credit was placed at "a. -
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Memorial Stone Dedlc.ted

NARBERTH, Pa, September a.
With program of music, oration and
historical reading, the Merton Chapter
OF the Daughters Of the American Rev.
olution, to-day, dedicated memorial
stone which henceforth will mark the
place, above Merton Meeting, where
Washington's army encamped on Sep
tember 14th, 1777, while on the way
20 Paoli.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-14

PORTLAND, Me-, September Ire
publican estimates of their probable
plurality range all the way from ID, ,OOO
to 10000. Candidate Frank puts the
figure at about 10000. A heavy vote
is being polled in the first district,
from which ex-Speaker Thomas B.
Reed will be sent back to Washington.
HIS plurality in the last election was
8.217. and IN that OF '92. q, 1855. 70
day he receives the support both of the
republicans and the gold democrats,
and his supporters claim that his plu-
rality OF two years ago will be ex-
ceeded.
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Senator Dubois conferrIro

WASHINGTON, d. c., September IA
Senator Dubois, the boiling repub.
iican senator, reached Washington at
noon and held conference this after
noon with Chairman Jones of the DEM
ocratic national committee, ex-senator
German and Chairman Faulkner, of
the democratic congressional COM
mittaa
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The DAYS Markets.

WALL STREET, N. r., September IA
Speculation at the stock exchange
opened firm and generally 40 u
higher. Manhattan, Grangers, and
sugar were the firmest stocks. Man.
haitian scored the greatest gain, rising
from 8316 to 83%.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-14

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, September IL
Three buildings Of the Marsh castor
oil works were destroyed by fire at i
O'Clock this morning. Loss $4,000,
insured.
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Returned Home.

LOUISVILLE, KY, September IA
Senator John M. Palmer and Mrs.
Palmer left for Springfield, ILL.,, this
morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-14

II you want to buy or sell any thing in
the secondhand goods line call ON g.
Kaufman, third door east of the old town
postoffice o8a.tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-14

L,OR RENT OR sALE.-A nine room mouse
~ or Will rent six rooms In IT, Apply tt
Mrs. M. X. Woodworth, Railroad avenue
and National stree. a67 al
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-14

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money il it fails
TO cure. 25c. tf
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BUSINESS POINTERS.

Walter Dearden, asssyer and chemist
Trinidad, Colo. 1s7.tf
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A. o. U. vi. stockboIder..

EAST Las VEGAS, N. M, September End.
1873 The annual meeting Of the stock
holders OF the A. o. U. W. Heal Estats
investment Co., for the election OF direct.
ors for the ensuing year and the transac- :
tion OF any other business which NAV
properly come before the meeting, will b
held at A. O. u. hall. Wvman's blocE
Tuesday evening September 18th. 1885. Il
8 O'Clock p. m. GEO. w. NoYra'
z0O-l0t Secretary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-14

Native bran at the Las Vegas Role,
mills, at SOc per 100. 1e0-tf
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IA would like a position il a FAM fo
teach childre >. for the winter. Address
The OPTIC, Las Vegas, N. M 166 ef
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

WANTEp.-A waitress. AppI, here.
w GIL If
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WANTED-Canvas for city ana conn
wv try, on salary or commits ion, The
sloger Manufacturing Co. w. y. WHITE
soARvER, Manager ONCE on plaza. 253. IL
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-14

S1nn cash and SIS a month for nine.
lOsy ty six months, will pay for an
elegant, fourroom house, having two clos
els, outhouses, with grounds; best OF loca-
LION. Residence lots on five years. time.
<oo1i j. III. TEITLEBAUN
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-14

For Trade.
Five hundred and twenty acre ranch, /,
decided land twelve miles from Las Vegas.
large house and barn, shingle roof, river
and spring water. Will trade for house
and-lot In East Las Vegas.
270-tf GEO. II. Hurcursox Aco
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-07-24
POLITICAL. NOTES.

Grand Forks, y. p. July 1.-THE re-
publican STATE convention Endorsed the
s., Louis platform and nominated f. y,
Briggs for governor.
Burlington Iowa, July 22.-In a circular
letter iss..-d this afternoon. leading irn
ccrats of this section OF Iowa announce
a bo, from the ticket ard call for an
answer from all receiving the letter as tc
what IS the oest course TO pursue.
Springfield. Mo. July 22.lt was II
o'clock when Ci'lunccy /. l'il.ey call ID
the republican State convention 10 ord'G
which is to name Il fu.. State ticket. The
credentials committee, winch NIL decl3c
rs to 'elcsat > ndoised respectively by
Fi.oy and KereflS, stands 10 u in favor
ot the I>frens faction.
Parkeraburs w. Va. july 22.-The re-
publican state convention. tn larger of
either political parties ever held IN THIS
State, began at II o'clock today. Hon.
:. Il. Elkns was temporary cha rman.
senator Eikins received a perfect ovation
lasting severa III uutes upon taking the
chair. JOHN Boll-n of Taylor was nom
in led for governor
Salisbury. y. e.. July % Fly Senator
Matt w Ransom now minister to Mex
co. left Sa slshury for Mexico city last
night ia iesalme Ms official dltics, TIM
generals health S much improved. Gem
eral Ransom sad. "Though have always
been an advocate Of the gold STANDARD. /
can not holt the democratic party on the
silver question Democracy Is too dear to
me-"
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M'kINLEY IS WORRIED.

M. x,..,,
h'"'S i'ii iiti NvI!laET ~ ~ S"s-p l'e
country against H-H.
Cleveland ohio, July 1.-THE Mckinley
managers arr, heromtu.. very much dis.
mil -, -. ,,..,,. it,.
WI w s'p"'i' VI ''e ne S'ANe'
movement. From all points Of the COM
pas, come reports to Hanna that Tho. free
siivar n.,,.l.. arc r,o,,tr, ~, ,,,
f1''''' a. my ms =" "'"'
eArtn 10 carry the election next November
for their Nebraska candidate
According IL the testimony of Mr.. l.. T.
Holden 81 tur and PROPRIETOR of The
Cleveland Plain l1allei. sfor every u.an
that goes over TO the soll mug ranks
from n.y. To nfteen n;Ms, thair :,ri,ii,.s
unler the free silver banner"
In short Mr. Holaen snil today ,hot
NJ Klnl.y would he def.nfai in 1,Lin hv
:, large majority. ohin yin h. on. nf TX
bl ttlrgrounls II the t,yo etfan,lard Ana
The Mckinney people ar. nrenarin1, for n
sr,irii.d rrbt All aln,,. N i,,n ,;old
lt,rn,,,r IN ba s,i,,,I,,, I'm, N.o n
In and sttmn si,,..ch.s ne to L.. MI
by ,ha score
-. 80 '1NNiN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-07-24
GERMAN BAPTisTs.

Proceedings Of .he Annual Conference.
Delegates Present;
The Texas conference @. the German
baptist church resumed It's sessions yes
terday morning at the Houston Avenue
German Baptist church
The conference organized ~ eieeiing
Rev. +. y. Petere., president. i.ev. {. T..
Jensen of Burton vice president, Rev. H.
c. Gle.ss Of Houston sersrstar, and ,rsAs-
rrer, and Key. y. Becker " l..cA;norl
assistant secretary.
lnc morning ssion was taken up
chiefly with nearing the rcps from
churches and nsssicn heias and the az
poiatnseni u working committees.
An invitation 10 y!s!' Galveston on Sal
urisy excited considerable discussion. 4
Vote .nAs taken wh.eh r.ra.tefl IA 4 tie.
but the president vot--i AK 4.nst u. 50 III
conference w.h continue the work on sat
UTtiay.
a. tn. afternoon the secretary ana
treasurer and other Officers nslle fheir
reports. Last nisht Rev. c. oalgnrt Of
Denton pre@ienea
Among tho lelegates present are -
following Rry. r. J. filelss, Waco. Rev.
j L. Sydow, Gatesvill-. E-Y- e. Ohle4.;
Denton Rev. G. II ke.ie, Dallas. Rev
&. I. Jensen Burton. Rev t.to Bec ncl-
man, Seguia Re-. = 4. fetrrett WUcC
Rev a y -sker Brauhhu Rev. 4
Ienson KYLE Eav II Brgckriar. Lo-
rcna, Mr. l.. f4chnit. Rrenham =. 7.
Nfs Gatt-sYi.ie. ] =. Hei1rrgt .ch. Kyle .
Ir. k.nttg, Abilene
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sEwALL CONFIDENT.
Says the Democrats Can Carry Masne
This Year.

Says the Democrats Can Carry Masne
This Year.
Bath, Me. July 81. Arthur Scwali
democratic candidate for vica-pres dc nj.
says:
Il have been In consultation aud CORE
spondcncr with men from all parts of
Maine. and know that there vas never
he fore such chance for rs 20 curry the
state. The peop'e are arouse l; they are
ID okng lato these questions hut win ~
,.dcd forces we can mol hon" 10 win. Tile
fundamental principe OF Democracy :
that the majority must rule, l fl,l - sc,
why a question Of finance which is wholly
matter for congress 10 deal with. ana
upon which a governor can not possibly
act either DIRECTLY or indirectly, shoulu
be nsei % spi!, our party IL his STATE
"Tae fact that the republican press $
50 enthusiastic n It's praise of ;hose gold
men who oppose any agreement in thi .
State ~ very significant. They Know
that with q united democracy Winston
can carry this State
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HoKE SMITH.
Tho Secretary of thu Interior WIN support
Bryan ard Sewail

Tho Secretary of tho Interior WIN support
Bryan ard sewaii
Washington, July 2l.-TNe announcement
that the Atlanta Journal dHoke Smiths
;arer) will supper, the democratic noni-
nees, while not iadorsing the Chicago plat
form. Hrss,ed no surprise here AS Il
democratic paper, published in one Of the
s,rongholis of the democracy, it had no
other alternative. Now that the secretary
Of he interior has declared" himself
however, It is possible THAI other men
bei- Of the presidents political hpusrhpiH
may emulate hts example. ana that me
result may YET be productive OF srea'
good. /; Is a noticeable fact tAat mum
Der Of democrats papers. wnicA nave
always been n sympathy with INC adii!ih-
istra:.on on the money question, NAY I.
lately showed indication of change or
heart .nsomuch as the democratic oahlt-
IS Themselves are concerned, ana are
now maiiifest.ng Il marked dispositi OF
tr..s...- the Chicago nominees with some
degree OK fairness. II would not he sur
rris.rg many people say, 70 next hear
Of senator lin "declaring'' himself IN
favor cf the ticket. /; will be reneHbsred
that in Ms famous tit with Senator TIL
man hur.nc the las, session he practically
acknowledged that whatever course the
democracy pursued H. would be found
within the party ranks.
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II rs was Inc flrSt NVosIU"1rr.stI VItt sIVrI II
which the peoples party made fornid-
ahie show OF votes" says ihe l,edr-r.
~ hey will probably he much stronger In
N1.veinhrr next" The Ledger comedies
that BRYAN Wi be Endorsed by the popu-
ises the silver party and the .holtnE re-
him would undoubtedly elect Bryan II he
coni command ;he full sapp.Gri e he
democrat. Il party. How large the demo-
cratic holt VIII he the Ledger SAYS. can
10, be predicted at tho prescott tine, hl'
s. considers the situation one Of real gray
.iy." IL IS No. unreasonable 10 suppose
49, rsrvar WI poi' 81 per cent o. the
democratic vote, says this gold organ rhis
detection would represent i.llosS votes.
recruits from other parties The Ledger
comedies the. Ohio. ILLINOIS, Indiana.
M.ch.R4r. Wisconsin nrG. nrorahy iowa
and Minnesota are doubtful states, and
ulros that M ,ins should b. lose II pre-
lai-rS for an active canvass IN all the
C-e-as
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AZ IlAl1rAs cnnr1.a-

Frank slautberg maie application to
Judge s. IL brashcar Of rne oiYii district
court yesterday for Wit u hab.as cor
pns, by which h seeks 20 avoid the pay
mcnt Of fines assessed aea.ust MIN IN the
recorders couig last February, GROWING
out 81 an assault made ~ him upon Pro
irssor faullo Of ihs rnri ward public
school Thir inr was astesnr1 Wnil. Judge
IAN was city recorder, and the contention
IN the application for rel!ef Is that the
judgment VAS erroueJus.
The VIZ, WIS made rniIrnahe yester-
day afternoon AZ O'clock. hut the case
MAS postponed TN ms morning.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-07-24
MCKINLEY AT ALLIANCE.
He Made a Souad Money Talk to the
WOrfi' -Inen.

lie Mllt u sN'lAi -hf MY tA+N W nv
WorA!rgmen.
Alliance, Ohio July 23,-Major Mckinley
,oday attended and took in the criebra-
ton OF the f.ft,rth anniversary OF Mount
un.on college, Of which he - one OF the
trustees, having come from Cleveland for
tina, purpose. The principal address was
delivered ny Mr.. Mokmley After paying
q high compliment to Or Har,shorn. the
presidsn, OF the college, he touched upon
the value OF a college education; M me
railway station. as Mr.. Mckinney was
about TO take the train for Cleveland. an
ussemhiase workinEn.n Called LOT =
speech In response Mir. Nick .n.ey rephet.
stating Tie object of his visit 20 Ai.ahce'
All of us are Interested in the welfare OF
our country, h.cGuse in the welfare OF
our country IL Involved the individual vel
fare OF every ci'sen II our sensrm ,.s son arc
try * prosperous. then the p'op'e hIr
prosperous What we all want no mat
ter 10 v hat fol.ttcal organization "" may
have belonged In the pas'-is return 10
the good ,nles of years ago, We Walt
good prices and good wages, ana Wh,',i W.
have them we want them 70 De pnlu ~.
good money, tApplausel h'.hrr on, ".'
prices lie high or whather they pc low.
whether our wages he good or wne'her
they be bad. they are all the better TX
beng paid In dollars wrrth on my l"'
cents frrpmenlous chrerinE) ~ W. nave
good WAGES they are better by he.hs ps,u
In good dollars. " wc have poor wages
We are made poorer by heing pa.u n ioor
wan, more than anything else ~ 10 keep
our money equal to that of the most en-
lightenrd nations Of the earth anu man,
TIM the credit and honor of the tnted
States. We are the greatest country IN
our freedom. greatest IN principles ~ nn-
portunN.ts and we are too gr.it nation
10 faint onr eountry's honor 70 ,isl sus
plclon upon the crcd.cor Obligations ~ our
government
Governor Mckinley then returned t"
ltln>.alanI
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OKATORI AND ArrLAIsE.

\ A | XII
Sis-,-- Convert a,. ..71sli ~ n Bushes.
ya...-s,,
Louis s'slf -s ~ sen GEE f'.'-t :
JOHN called ,n. s!svs ce.ye1., .-n - orf.r
49, aatt a.. v
4fa3tilcf nal s.ss. i'f Meas "-2 Mfs
20 pan iAe cor,-H.lon = y. lsal,7. Ia.
.,,..,, t.st-,.l from III. .tv
org -ts-ll4s-ii y 49,. iills ispt mi,
commit a., vs. .-- ana n e44. -f.5.r-
49,. 49,. 800.
- -" '-''-'1 "'-'i H''-.' - -S.'As
iAe expenses VI tie c5i4fe..ia
mr., ,-,.,..,~c..t
~ - '"'N '' ~ ~
Ok ;ae country had apparently ic.e~'tfii
-se ss-9,1 d'a.y 4t.l hai become Z. i.ia,.t
.al ,..,..,-- ,t,.. 49, .,
'-
= "'i -aiJ,tl lIt re das = rez- 4i2
y - u fstag. History Vas beng st.Hlr
io4sy Ihe people .a1 Area lax. ia ~ ]
Y -sfui o.. u f>4l.4.+. ...l-.r oHl. -.
ihey asa suffered seriously ~ the hands
q, inorqr.i-ss sna trusts 90, n,r-af -
taey Bsgi8 look after iu-!r au,, al airs
H. concluded by s.-1.5uIr.nls the pr-seu,
sers..t.,as iuone$ SIS Ia ae.eesfss
.i.s-fai long ans .o'.a. lie mes. elle..1 j
.leia4re-ie o4s5.a5s4ute n glowing
i4rfl.. -li~ cooked f.. bse4,Ss. !tir.s.-
>tra,.aa ea.tA ~ ;Af4s f4r rsstle.e r'izeSi
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-07-24
TlIE GARHAGE CARTs.

SPECIAL Meeting If the Council Held Yes
terday Afternoon
The city council held a special meeting
yesterday Afternoon and repealed the
resolution PASSED few mestlngs ago TAX
ing the garbage carts from the custody of
the city health officer and placing them
Under the control OF the street commits
sioner. Ii Will be remembered that during
tie old administration n resolution trius-
fcrriag the carfs TO the street commits
soner was Introduced. bnt WAS passed at
abou. the first meeting of the prefeut
uourcA. Street Commissioner Kennedy +.
however, some time afierward pettioncd
10 he relieved of III" carts. The mayor
ruled that the ordinance giTng the carts
under the co-tro of the city health offl-
GER lld never been changed, as It could
not be by resolution. The car,s, how-
ever. have remained all the time UP to the
present under the control OF the street
commissioner. hut now that the resolution
has beon repealed ihc city hCalih officer
WI again have charge Of the lurbaBc
carts.
Alderman Gus street, mayor pro tenn
pore, pre- s,ded III tho meeting of the eoun-
a.! yestt rday afternoon and all the alder
men wefc present except Aldermen Son.
men aud La ham.
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y tho SILVER. democratic and popuiisi rev-
lies I've requested to refer to and dss eaa,s
he Brya.-S-wall iickc, Whenever pgacu-
'aoiN as ihc American Union ticket
\ resolution was adopted rogue Siins az!
AMI D. cosnte5. Objections werr mac
nat Il, least half the delegates nal sons
- ;6-tg homes I, was announced tHSt
the reason Of the poll vAs 20 refuie lne
tL-utaeriS Of the gold standard ~ 4 tAAt
al the OH soldiers We're for n Kinney
The convention then adjourned Until "
O'Clock tomorrow