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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-28
WALLER.
Heavy Shipments OF Melons to He
Mulc North,

Wallas. Texas June 22.---Before Judge j.
E. Mills, in justice court precinct No. 6,
the case of Betka & Patterson VS.. A. w.
Rumsey for possession of 1850 acres OF
land, known as the Payne ranch or Live
Oak pasture, situated south of Waller eight
miles, was tried on Monday. Judgment
was rendered for plaintiff. Rumsey has
been occupying this property for the past
eight or ten years. Considerable interest
The Watermelon season has opened up
very nicely here. The first two carloads
went North last evening. One went 10
Minneapolis. Mimi. and the other to st.
Louis. The melons were very fine, and
will no doubt bring a fair price Five 9TH
er cars will go forward tonight. One party
in this immediate vicinity has patch
from which he expects to ship thirty car
loads within the next fifteen days. Tho to-
tai shipment of melons this season will be
much larger than ever before. and will
probably be 100 or more cars. The weights
range from twenty to fifty pounds.
Mr. and Mrs C. II. Wooding gave an
ice cream entertainment at their residence
on Broadway last evening. to their many
friends. There were present large num-
Der OF invited guests The evening was de-
lightfully spent, and everybody enjoyed
themselves.
1t is currently reported that Postmaster
j. G. Sanders has rendered his resignation.
There arc quite a number of applicants for
the office. the most prominent being C. II
Bennett and j. c. finland. The former
is republican and the latter dem
ocrat.
Miss Grace White has gone on a visit to
her sister. Mrs. John Ellis. in Houston.
special train Of the Central arrived at
Waller yesterday morning. containing J.
NJ Lee and other prominent officers OF the
road, on an inspection tour of the entire
line. They inspected Waller depot and
expressed themselves much pleased with
it's neat and tidy appearance. and the
steadily increasing business 1t receives.
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Married AZ nrcnhnn,.

Rev. j. p, Childers o: TIun-
ner ana Miss Henrietta Van Ness
OF Brcnham were married at the
latter place yesterday at $3.50 p. IN. at the
nome of Mir and Mrs. ANer, Rev. T.. r.
Newsum officiating. Rev, Childers and
bride arrived in this city on the evening
central train and are guests at the New
Hutehns They depart this morning for
Alexandria, Ia, where Rev. Chldsrs will
oonduei a protracied meeting. and Will
return In a short time to make Drummer
ihelr future home
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The Houston branch of the Philosophical
society held its weekly meeting Sunday af-
iernoon in room POS. Mason block, The
subject for discussion was "liarma. tho
Law Of Cause and Effect" and was some
what OF continuation OF last Sundays
discussion. The meeting was opened by the
president who read short selection from
the Light Of Asia This was followed by
paper on The above subject, which vas.
In brief. as follows:
AS We look about us and see the suffer
inE. crime and poverty in the world tccay
and then turn to the other side and sec
wealth. education and luxury. Tho cid ques-
tions arise In our minds: Why this in
eaualityr Why should some have all aud
others seemingly pothing?' And the an
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-28

Mr.. John Cushing, who died Saturday at
his home in the Fifth ward, was buried
yesterday at p. m. from st. Patrick S
church, Rev, Father Murphy officiating
Following were the pail bearers: Ed
Campbell, John Owens. j II. Mastcrson.
NJ Durhin, Stem Long Jack Kennedy d.
Condon and c. IL Gehring.
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v,c,r,oN RATES.

The Queen and Crescent VIII M e, rau M
.;on Ticket, at low rates to the n .,s- +,
at i 10 september 80, inclusive VIZ
The queen and Crescent Fo a,,,s ND ri
s sorilss' and appointments ever Ss,s sa n
southern travelling pnD,,s st ,,,terp'
ma. Apply 10 your nearest ,,. aa and trII b.
cent ticket agent 'O' A. +. Barnett
nation. II New orleans y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-28

The city council Will meet tonight for
the first time under the resolution fixing
the hour of meeting at s p. m.
While the bids for having Washington
street are not TO he opened until the next
meeting OF the council. on July i. there
VIII likely be some legislation at the
meeting this afternoon collateral 10 the
subject Of street paving. In the way of or
dinanoos protective of home labor in the
distribution OF tho work
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Quiet at Key West.

Key West, Fla, June 27.--Everythlng Is
quiet here. squadron of United States
soldiers We're sent from the garrison to
guard the Fort Taylor reservation at the
request OF the contractors TO-DAY. as there
is quantity OF dynamite and blasting
there.
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Foster. Local Forecasts

The storm waves will reach till mas
Ian and the other changes will oSa' '
and within 100 miles Of Houston VIM y.
twenty-fo hours Of 5 p. N. Oh 'i' 'iA
given below:
June 2S-Cooler.
June 2g-Cool. II
June Moderat!ng.
July Warmer.
July 2-Threatening.
July 3-Changeable.
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For Indigestion
Use Horsrord's Acid rhosphntc.

DR.. S. H. Moore. Indianapolis, Ind,
says; Il have used It In my own family in
cases OF indigestion and general debility,
with entirely satisfactory results"
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VIII 60 tn Gni>pstun

Emmett Council met yesterday evening
and accepted the invitation from the EN-
NETS of Galveston to join them in pic
mic on July 4. next Sunday, and appointed
committee on transportation.
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Fatal Coni OIL can o;-Nn y
Corsicana, Texas 'uA !, nun, ~
Patton died this even'ns y ~ 90 ~
tanned by the explosion Of an o 81 .,
irving to start fire in q w.
about one month ago
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rRy us. ANYWAY,

You Will never resre; #; !, ~ on r. u
~ s'hs richards a Troy Laundry -
avenue, phone 3o2'
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Drlng Celery Phosphate y A'sp
Soda Fountain, 5O2 Main street

Deep Rock. Bed ROCK, visn. ~ N
Waters on draurht at hissAAs
Fountain. 502 Main street.
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Ny closing thought is tho Divine purpose
of the now life.
The first purpose is found In It's neces-
sity II is to restore the last image OF
God to man. No truth Is moro perfectly
demonstrated by human experience or set
forth in the teaching OF the Scriptures
than tho inpossibility OF constructing
NE Neither aesthetics. literature. Gull
turc can develop Christ life without re-
generation. Jesus uttered a truth that
mas lis natural bass In reason and philos-
ophy when He said TO the iuqulrng Nico-
demuS We must be born again" It's
hrst purpose is salvation. II finds its sec
ond purpose In the promotion of the I'M
hnlshed work OF Christ. Christie redemp-
tive work was finished on the battlefield of
Go'sotha, but It remains for the new and
regent rated life Of His disciples to carry
the message Of His gospel of love to man
The reconqucst Of the world depends upon
the agency of the new life" OF His people
TO forth then. with a message Of love for
every wounded soul aud God hasten the
day when in response to such appeals
every Knee shall bow and every heart
adore. Then shall the mountains as
Caicridre sings,
Tell the silent sky. and tell the stars.
ana tell the rising sun,
Eanih. with her thousand Vices, praises
God
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To me to live Is Christie" The true Chris
tian heart broathes this sentiment: Take
n, life and let 1t be consecrated, Lord. to
Thee; take my hands and let them moe
at the impulse OF Thy love"
Permit me now to gay that the highest
expression OF the new life Is In concentra-
tion--the concentration Of affection and OF
service. Tho one says:
my Jesus. love Thee: know Thou art
mine,
For Thee all the follies OF Gin l resign.
My gracious redeemer. my Savior art
Thou,
II ever l loved Thee, my Jesus. tbs now. d"
The other rs the concentration of time.
talent and power for Diviae service. For
such soul there is none but Jesus"
OH then
He ia the lily OF the valley.
The bright and morning star
Hea the faircst of ten thousand to my
soul"
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LEMp's BorTLED BEEF,

Delivered free to any part Of tho ecl
Address Aug. Moser. Houston, Tazaa d
telephone Iii.
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E. M. BURKE.

LIME. CEMENT, SAND. ;.!::I
SEWER PIPE EN-
AGENT ROYAL CEMENT PLASTER
sl4 Commerce Avenue. Tehphos,H
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-19

against tne green OF the orange neuge,
repeated once, twice, three times,
showed where Liza was speeding home
ward
"A most unusual grill A remarkable
cfeaturer Mrs. Strong said, getting ur
to put the periwinkles in water.
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no You MEAN nnsINEss.

II so. Se viii be pleased to show you
bargains In business, as well as home
stead properties, vacant lots, farms
and ranches. Now Is your opportun-
ity AID by calling upon or writing n
we think II viii be to your advantage.
JOHN T. HAMBLETON & CO, i04
East Commerce street.
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CHEAP AND RELIABLE POWER
IL YOU WANT POWER, THAT is
CHEAP AND RELIABLE, CALL AT
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AT THOSE M AND 8 HORSY
POWER VAN DUZEN GASOLINE
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MURDERED AND ROBBED.
An Old Druggist, Weak and Almost
Helpless. Killed and His Store
looted.

YUMA, ARIz., Aug. 31-John Pratt,
the aged Keeper OF the drugstore at G lila
Bend, was murdered this morning about
: O'Clock by unknown parties, for the pur-
pose OF robbery. The old man, who was
weakly almost to helplessness, was
shortly afterward found on the front
porch where he usually slept, lying in
pools OF blood which had issued from gap
ing wounds in the throat. A heavy iron
bar near by, clotted with blood and hair
showed that it had also been utilized to
consummate the old mans destruction.
Inc skull was crushed and the Jagged
pones had penetrated the scalp. Although
upon examination it was discovered that
PratFs pulse was still family beating, at
last accounts he had showed no signs of
regalnlne consciousness, and before now
IS Undoubtedly dead.
The motive for the henious crime was
robbery, as the old mans watch was MISS
ing ana the doors OF the drugstore had
peen Knocked in. All articles of value
which could be were carried away. Desks,
money-drawers and safe were all broken
opsn and money and valuables of other
character extracted. The perpetrators of
the crime left nothing upon which the
ofhcers might inaugurate search with
any degree OF intelligence, but as the
deputies are searching the country on all
sides OF ella Bend and arresting characters
al ali suspicious, the guilty ones can hardly
escape, especially cons. dering the barren
nature OF the surrounding country. When
captured the murderer or murderers may
suffer the penalty made famous by Judge
Lynch, as the friends of Pratt are furious.
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Gates OPEN
TO HORDES
Of COOLIES
United States Agents
Complete an Inquiry
on the Sound.
LARGE INCREASE IN
IMMIGRATION.
Retiring Collector Saunders
Records Found in Bad
Condition.
CELESTIALS ADMITTED AS
MERCHANTS.
CELESTIALS ADMITTED AS
MERCHANTS.
Bogus Certificates Said to Have
Been Taken From Several
of the Arrivals.

PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, Aug. 81
This afternoon at O'clock, after more
than four years continuous service as
Customs Collector for the District OF
Puget Sound, James c. Saunders retired
and Fred d. Heusds of olympia took
charge. The transfer was made unosten-
tatiously. and tom orrow Heustis will
assume the duties of Office.
While Saunders has severed his con-
necron with the Treasury Department,
officially, it is more than probable that he
will be in close communication with that
branch of the Government for some time
to come. This fact IS deducted from
recent official visit made to this port by
Special Treasury Agents Cullom and
West. who, in company with Immigra-
ton Inspector Jossey, made thorough
examin alton of the custom-house records
in so far as they applied 70 the admission
of Chinese through this district from the
Orient. For some time past the vast
mum bers of Ceiestials passing through the
district has been com m ted upon, and
gossip became so general that 1t was
finally brought to the attention of the
department. With the secrecy that
characlerizes all work of the special
treasury agents was the investigation con-
Quoted, but not 80 secretly but that their
real m ission WAS soon discovered.
1t is said that OF all the records of rou-
tine work of the office none were kept in
such poor shape as those detailing the adj
vent of Chinese, a fact which in the course
of an explanation demanded of Saunders
caused the lie to pass between him and
4
marty eject the i'm migration officer from
the room. Since the 4th OF last Novem-
per which brought with it the assurance
of a change in the direction of affairs in
this district, the mum Der of arrivals from
the Orient, all claiming the right to land
as merchants, has increased perceptibiy,
and while previous to that the work of ex-
aiming was detailed 10 subaitern, since
then it has received the personal atten-
ton of the Collector. Over 1000 applicants
have been successful in passing, and now
it is claimed that several instances have
come to light where Cslestials. after hav-
ing been passed, were taken into custody
and their certificates discovered to be
fraud ulent.
The largest single contingent of immi-
grants that has gone through here passed
muster two months age, and the popula-
tion of Washington was accordingly in
creased in one day by 234 of the greenest-
looking Cinnamon VINO ever put foot on
American soil. Incidents of this descrip-
tion which might be cited indefinitely,
have served to draw suspicion toward the
Collector. 1t was not by any means de-
creased when it became noised about that
Saunders mad on at least two occasions
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been so accommodating as to go without
the boundaries of his own district into
that of Portland, Or, to be present and
cfficiate in the examination of Celestlals
destined for the Oregon metropolis.
Two other of the principal means OF in
gress for Chinese are through Northpor',
the SUBJ port on the boundary. and
Tacoma, the Puget Sound terminus of the
Northern Pacific Oriental Steamship line.
Immediately following the recent inspec-
ton of the records here, the sub collectors
of both these places arrived and renamed
in close consultation with the Collector
for several days.
Just what the outcome of the omlnous
inquiry recently com pleted will be 1t Is
impossible TO state at this time. The Of
fetal report left Tacoma in the afternoon
mail to-day and until it is considered by
Secretary Gage only surmises can be made.
Collector Saunders was seen to-day. lie
would not discuss details, but volunteered
the information that during the recent
investigation the occasion arose Tor him
TO say few pointed things to Inspector
Jossey who was informed by the Col
lector that, as he had no authority in the
premises, Saunders would not treat with
him. Later he took occasion to de-
nounce the story as villainous black
mailing SANDER.
Saunders appointment four years ago
came as great surprise, he having never
been prominently Identified with The
Democratic party here. 1t developed later,
however. that he was a close personal
friend of ex-President Cleveland, having
been secretary in the White House during
the executives first administration. Dur
ing all his term Saunders has conducted
the affairs of this district with the AFRO
gance of a car, and it is said on good au-
thority that several months ago scandal,
with every prospect of his dismissal, was
husned only by the personal intercesslon
OF Mr.. Cleveland himself.
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Too Rich Strikes Made on the Mountain
: boz. Laurel Cree.
PINE RIDGE, CAL. Aug. 30-Two new
strikes have been made on the big noun
tain above Laurel Creek near the Dinkey,
very recently. They are quartz PROPOSE
tons and are believed TO be very rich. The
lucky finders are Samuel Jennings of this
place and w. Wakefield of Fresno, who
have several claims N one locality, and
James McMurt and Mac Rod man, who
have worked these digg1ngs for placer
GOLD for many years past. The Jennings
ledge lies well up toward Bear Greek. 1t
is composed of free gold ana sulphurets,
and 1t prospects for from S12 TO SIS ton
on the surface. The two men have gone
carefully over the ground ana traced the
led ge for several miles.
While the ledge runs from ten to twelve
feet in width, the locators believe that it
is really the off-shoot or rich stringer
from some huge ledge not yet found. 1t
lies well up on Laurel Mountain, and the
dip of the vein will make mining an easy
task. They propose 10 thoroughly pros
pect the property before beginning opera
tions. On account OF the nearness 10
Laurel Creek the milling will be an easy
matter, for the rock can be sent down q
shoot TO the creek, where there is plenty
OF water for milling purposes. The rock
is q peculiar looking stuff-gray, with
heavy iron castings and iron seams carrying
gold running throughout. The large SIZE
of the ore body will, 40 doubt, make the
undertaking profta Die. even if the ore be
of low grade. Anything under $40 in
this county is rated as low grade. although
in other places such returns are consid-
cred as above the average. Jennings and
Wakefield believe that they have one Of
the finest properties in the county.
The McMurtry-Rodman strike is not
really new one. 1t is believed to be the
discovery of the true lecge of the old
Roland mine. Years ago Roland found a
strong vein and worked the ore with an
arasta at good profit. Even this was a
disadvantage, for the mill was high up on
the hill and the water supply was not relia-
BILE. year or so ago Roland ran out Of
his vein, and then it was seen that he had
been simply working on the slip or vein
that had slipped from he true ore body.
McMurtry and Rodman had taken up
claims higher up tn e hill and they named
their holdings the al tile Joe" and the
"B. and M" From indications they are
satisfied that they have found the true
ledge of the OLD Roland mine. The ore has
been assayed and the results show $40 to
$40 ton.
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DEATH OF FRED HART.
Sacramento Newspaper Man Smccnmbs TO
Brt0ht's Disease.


Brt0hPs Disease.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Aug. 31.-Fred
Hart, who was at one time one of the
best-known newspaper men on the Pacific
Coast, died to-day in the County Hospital
He had been sufferer from Bright's dis
ease for a long time.
Hart has resided in Sacramento for
several years, and wrote for the local
papers. In the paimy days of mining in
Nevada he published the Austin Reveille,
and was also connected with the Virginia
City papers. He was a friend and con-
tenn porary of Mark Twain. He published
a book. The Sazarac Lying Club, "
which gained him some fame on the
coast. 1t is said that he was one of the
founders of the San Francisco Report.
AT one time he had quite large fortune,
which be lost in stocks. He was a native
of New York, aged ahou+ 65 years.
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JUDGE WEEPS IN COURT.
Afected by an Accusation That He Wd,
Bfa-ed and Prejndfced

STOCKTON. CAL, Aug. 3l,-There was
an unusual scene in Judge Jones depart.
ment of the Superior Court this forenoon.
The suit against the Union Transporta-
ton Company TO restain 1t from landing
boats at Wakefield Landing came up, and
the affidavit made by James ellis OF the
Union Company, charging the Judge with
bias and prejudice, WAS read by Attorney
J. G. Campbell OF San Francisco. 1t asked
for a change OF venue or the substitution
OF another Judge.
Jones took the affidavit very much to
heart, and in speaking about it had to
stop several times, his voice becoming
choked up and tears flowing down his
cheek. He finally denied the motion for
a change of venue.
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SAT IN NOLTEN METAL.
hestcick Smeter Employe Suffers Hor.
7i6te Turns

hestoick smeher Employe Suffers Hor-
7i6te Turns.
REDDlNG, CAL. Aug. II An almost
fatal accident occurred yesterday at The
big smeliers CT the Mountain Gopher
Company at Keswick f. A Schliemanp
a new man, recently from Chico, was
backing out Of the smelter with a Stag
pot tull of mo ten metal. Right behind
him was another workman who was
wheeling a Stag pot in like manner.
Schiiemann, not noticing the Stag pot
behind him, backed upon il, and fell.
He set back into the pot of red hot metal
and was dangerously burned.
His cries BROUGHT his fellow workmen
to his assistance. With considera BILE
difficulty ne was extricated and taken to
the com pany's hospital. His arms, hands
and the back portion of his BODY were
horribly burned, but it is thought he
will recover
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day. Jewelry valued at sos and few dol
lars in coin were taken A half-hour later
Joe Latour, who was discharged from TIE
County Jail few days ago, called at the
Il Prison with bag OF fruit for a pris-
oner. His Flush" condition excited sus-
piclon and he was searched. the N oney
and lewelry taken from the Meyers esi-
dence were found on him and he con-
fessed to the robbery.
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The Kfibramman dguia in Serpice.

PORT TOWNSEND. WASH, Aug. 81
The British ship Kllbrannan, which
stranded on Point Wilson two years ago
and which was hoated by Townsend in
dustry after insurance experts had aben-
doned the task, has been com letely re-
paired, and, as the Marion Chilcott, with
rating of 100 Al in Lloyds. will soon
enter the foreign ium GER trade out of
Puget Sound. She is owned by Barenson
d Chilcott, well-known shipbrpkers here
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HIGH SCHOOL NOR WANTED.
ArroDo Grand Board of Control Strikes
at the Jnsfitution.

at the Insfttution.
SAN LUIS OBISPO. CAL, Aug. 81
There is much uncertainty regarding the
future of the last of tne Union High
Schools in this part OF the State. In order
TO do away with the High School at
Arroyo Grande, the board of control by a
vote of to reduced the principals
salary from $125 to $40 and the assistant
ant from $50 TO $25 per month. They con-
sidered that no teachers could be engaged
at those figures. and as consequence,
the school would be killed. The patrons
OF the school, however. agreed among
themselves to make up the remainder of
the salary and the school will oTen at
ouce unless the opponents OF the institu-
ton succeed in some other scheme to
prevent 1t.
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THIS is ADDREssE D TO YOUI
L Have you ever heard Of the
statement made by one OF the
most famous men nat evor
lived which tells of manhood 7
1t is this: a perfect man is tie
nobiest work OF God - That Is
50 true that no matter whom
YOU may happen to be, it -
worth remem bering for all the
years that you have 10 live.
Think it over Tor awhilel
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A half score thousand people
have testified to the efficacy of
the treatment that IS to he had
tpere for YOUR style oil case.
Yol can nave a lot of this
testimony much more than
enough TO satisfy any fair
MINDED man, ii you will but
ask for 1t. Is that not worth the
trouble that IL will take? A cal.
or for that matter, postal card
will do.