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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-19
WEATHER AND CROPS.

Port IMvaca, Calhoun County, Texas.
October 1.-THE rains OF the last two days
nave been very heavy and the ground Is In
fine shape for fall breaking. Owing to
ran,ses Of leaf and boil worms the ginnera
say the top crop OF cotton is all lost and
THAT the season is nearly over With th,m.
Warrentcn, Fayette County, Texas. Octo-
Der lT.---Thc damp, foggy weather OF tho
last few days Terminated In good rainfoll
Friday. 1t commenced mining early In tho
morning and raincd steadily and continu-
ouAly Tor twelve hours. This rnin Will do
grena deal OF good and put land in good
condition for blowing. Today is bright and
clear and the wind Is In the north.
Missouri City, Fort Bend County. Texas,
October II The yellow fever scare Is over
for tha present and the farmers will be
allowed to take their cotton to market.
The crop is about out. with the exception
OF the top crop, which will not amount TO
much unless we have a late season. Fall
gardens are net doing we'll on account OF
dry weather. though q great many have
vegetables every day.
This section Of country has again teen
blessed with a fine rlin, commencing Fri
Day evening and lasting until last night
about 5 o'clock. This min Will make the
PASTURES all very fine for the winter range.
The cotton crop has about all been picked
and gnned. There are few hundred bnles
still lying around tho gins. There has been
shipped up to yesterday bSf bales ana 70
same date last year 1886 bnles. There will
DO about half as much cotton shipped from
here this year as hast
Santa Anna Coleman County, Texas. oc-
tober IA two days rain w,ls followed by
n cold northei; house fires and ovcrcoats
are in demand; prospects are for continued
cold spell. This community IN having
trouble getttng cotton ginned. Gins have
been running day and night for four or five
weeks. when onp OF them was burned down
and tho other had to shut down for want
Of bagging and ties, which they were I'M
able 10 obtain IN the State or st. Louis IN
account OF quarantlle restrictions. Con-
tracts have been signed and work COM
moDced for a complete outfit OF the Num-
ger gin, TO be an operation In three weeks.
Cotton shipmerlts ARE ahead Of last year
and not half OF crop In yet.
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NEUROLOGICAL.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Texas, October
1s.--Captain S. u. Farrar died ut his c0un-
Try home near here today. Captain Fnrrar
was a captain In the Southern army during
the late war. He was high Mason and
was buried by that fraternity at 10 o'clock
this morning.
SKINNER--Liberty. Texas, October 49,
Aquilla Skinner. aged 81 years, died at tho
residence OF his min law, A. j. Beard,
this morning at o'clock of old ago. he
leaves behind him q score OF friends, two
sons and ono daughterS Mrs. Swinney Of
Lampasas, J. d. Skinner OF Galveston and
John Skinner Of Lampasas, Texas. His re-
mains will be buried in the Methodist
cemetery. The funeral will take place
from the family residence OF Mr.. Beard at
o'clock tomorrow morning.
BOZMAN--Hempstead. Texas. October II
One Of the saddest deaths on record In this
city occurred at o'clock this morning.
whom the soul Of Richard NJ Bozman left
his earthly dwelling. In the same building
where, little over twenty -eigbt years ago
the decreased had first seen the light of
day. Never has death occurred here that
was more generally deplored, for the de-
ceased was young man OF the highest
qualities: generous and charitable 10 q
fault. he was one Of those characters who
had never In practice or In expression done
III to any one, and therefore while every
body was his friend, no one was his ene-
my He leaves O wife and a 3-year-old
daughter besides q large kinshlp ana
sorrowing community to mourn loss
which falls heaviest upon those who knew
Richart Boxman BEST The funeral tasse
place tomorrow (Monday) morning at y
o'clock
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A BIG FIRE AT ORANGE.
THREE BUILDINGS BURNED AND
ANOTHER DAMAGED.
Loss Over Twenty Thousnnd-Insur-
ance Will Amount to Fifteen
Thousand.

Orange, Texas, October 1S.--This morn
Ing about o'clock Orange was visited by
another destructive fire, In which three
buildings were destroyed and another dam
aged. The fire was discovered In a frame
building on Front street occupied as a
restaurant and fruit stand. This building
owned by George Call, stood between the
Swinford brick building on one side and
the old Bluestein brick building owned
and occupied by Mrs r. Sokolsld on the
other. The building In which the fire
originated was totally destroyed, and the
flames were quickly communicated to the
Sokolski brick, which also succumbed, fol-
corner, owned by II. Jessell OF Victoria.
The wall of the Swinford building was
badly injured. The losses were as fol-
lows:
Call frame building, valued at $500; to-
tai less; no Insurance r. SokolsAi, brick
building, the lower floor large dry goods
establishment conducted by Mrs. Sokol-
ski, the upper floor used as a residence by
her family; builling valued at $4,000: stock
her family; building valued at $4,000; stock
and furniture, 100000 practically total
cy,. stock, $4,000; Germania, $1,000; Souh-
ern. $1,000; Fire Association, $1,000; Orient,
$1,000; furniture, $500 in Southern w. ID.
Belts agency, $4,000 on stock and $4,000 on
building in the National, Manchester Inn
Ierial and Sun Mutual. Jessell building,
valued at $1,000, total loss; no insurance.
Swlnford building, damaged $1,000, fully
covered by insurance
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II Mas Set Appst f4
Who Tool ~


Dallas, TexaAv Octobse Ill IVo5T
senser train that sntsrsd DalIos ~ ~ g.
crowded with visltcsv u ~ nka(S NV
Tho Missouri. KAnsas ana Texan ia v
ran a special from Gainesville thsk d
500 people. and the Toxas Nfidland u
another weli-loaded excursion traln ~ VA
OF Garrett and the Houston ana Tsxaa o. I;
trai. Every hotel In tho city Il filicd, 6n1'
tho Oriental has forced the removal "
State republican hcAdQuarter hscauss III
rooms occupied by Chairman Green's go
rotary were needed for incoming gusets.
The attendance at the exposition Scr ~
f'Ht three tays has far exceeded tho ~
pectations Of the management.
This was 'Woodmen's Day" ana severas
thousand members OF the order cauas to a.
honor to the occasion. Tho exercises 81
the Woodmen'a programme began with i
big parade through the principal streets
70 the fair grounds. The prorCeslon.
which was . very large one. was headed b.
sixteen mounted mcmbers OF the Dallas po-
iico force. They were followed BY car.
riages containing Mayor Bryan +. barry.
Colonel ]. c. Root OF Omaha, soverrlrrl
commander and founder OF the order of
Woodmen, and many other prominent per-
sonages The Woodmen were rendered Z
special concert and other courtesies BY tho
exposition managers Tonight the famous
Woodmen's play. Ruben simon" was pro-
duced In Music hall.
Congressman Joseph ID. sayers Of Has-
trop arrived onight, and Governor Cuiber-
son Will return tomorrow. Rooms have
been engaged for Governor Rob Taylor and
stan, who Will be present on Thursday.
Tennessee day, and hundrtis OF Texas who
first saw the light on the Cumberland are
already on the way to see and hear "Fid-
ding Dob"
Dallas has not been 80 crowded for 1
year.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

regular meeting Of the city council
was held tonight. at which Mayor Fly pre-
sided. after an absence OF two months in
the East.
A large amount Of routine business was
disposed Of, and among other things Pc
tition was granted giving to the La Porte
railroad tho right to lay track along Thirty
first street in order to reach their ware
house. The La Porte people began the
work this morning, but were stopped pend
ing the action OF the council.
City Attorney Smith rendered an opinion
deciding that tho council has no right 10
interfere with the action Of the board OF
appraisers in the valuation of property.
The finarce committee submitted with it's
approval an ordinance increasing the bond
CT the city treasurer from $4,000 to $780,
O00
The mayor was authorized to appoint u
committee Of three to cooperate with the
cotton exchange to secure the next meet
ing OF the Live Stock association Of South
west Texas for Galveston. 1t Will be held
in January.
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PROTEST FROM PHYSICIANS.
They DO Not Think the Occupation
Ink just.

Corsicana, Texas, October 1S.--At nj
meeting of the physicians OF Navarro coun-
ty, Texas which was recently held in
Corsicana. the object Of which was to dis
cuss the occupation tax recently imposed
upon the medical profession. tho follow
Ing resolutions were read, and after dis
cussion, were unanimously adopted:
Resolved. That we the physicians OF
Navarro county, in convention assembled,
not wishing lightly to question or autagon-
lie the laws OF our State, but deeply feeling
that Il wrong has been done our noble pro-
fession by the last legislature, In the i'm
position Of an occupation tax, Will do all
In our power to defeat the law or cause
It's repeal at the earliest hour
For many years the policy of this State,
guided by the wisdom of her great states
men, has declared against such tax.
The occupation tax is levied upon such
trades, occupations and callings as are
supposed to be devoid OF charitable or
benevolent purpose or general benefit to
the community, and are exercised purely
for the benefit of the person pursuing
them. The tax is supposed to be a return
10 the public for the privilege Of engag-
ing in the business and enjoying ITS re-
Enumeration. Tested by this principle. the
tax on physicians becomes unjust.
There is no profession upon whom more
demands for charity are made. whose pro-
fessional labor is SO poorly paid or Is more
incessant and trying.
At all hours of eight and day standing
by the sickbed, battling with disease and
epidenics in every form, comforting the
despairng and carrying light and hope
to many home and heart. 1t surely can
challenge comparison with every other un-
taxed profession or institution, benevolent
or otherwise, In this greak State and justly
claim that its public labor for public good.
its vast and constant charities entitle It
TO exemption from this tax. 1t Is there
fore
Resolved, That we take steps to rouse
our brethren in the State to an active.
organized opposition In every county in
the State; that we make test cases OF tho
law, and In case of failure. we exert our
influence before the next legislature to re-
peal.
At the close OF the meeting committee
was appointed to confer with other mem
bers OF tho profession, requesting their CO.
operation in organizing to dsfeat or have
repealed this tax, which is not such a
great pecunlary imposition. but which In
wolves principle that outweighs the tax
which is imposed.
It is not the individual doctor who is
insulted but the medical profession, which
the law strikes blow at, and thus seeks
to turn one OF the noblest OF professions
into trade. The State Of Texas thus
emphatically declares that she is under
no obligation to her medical profession.
Hoping to have your corporation in
this movement. which is OF such vital i'm
portance to us all. we remain fraternally
yours. A. G. Sloan,
w. ]. w. Kerr,
A. o. Buck,
/. N. Subtle,
Committee.
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UNITED STATES COURT.

Today was the time set for the opening
of the United States district court. but In
accordance with the telegram sent by Judge
Boarman last week the court will be adj
journed from day to day until further ar
rangements are made. Deputy Clerk Dur
mott, however, believes that court will meet
not later THAN next Monday
Today answers in the following cases
were filed: Louisa M. Marston vs.. the
Travellers Protective Association OF Amer
lea: Theodore Keller VS.. the Fidelity Mu-
tual Life association Of Philadelphia; the
Woonsocket Institution of Savings VS.. the
City OF Columbus. Isadore Dyer VS.. the
County of Fort Bend; Sophronia Woodland
VS.. the Supreme Lodge Of the Knights OF
Honor, and the Bethlehem Iron company
w. the Galveston. La Porte and Houston
Railway company.
By special agreement the case of the
Texas. Louisiana Land and Lumber COM
pany VS.. ]. s. Richardson will be tried at
Beaumont.
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BOoKKEEPER'S SUICIDE
BLEW TOP OF HIS HEAD OFF WITH
A SHOTGUN.
HAD Just Returned From Hunting
and Committed the Act ON =
business street.

Fort Worth, Texas, October Isl. w.
Walden, aged about IS years. killed. himself
tonight about o'clock. 1t was . csse OF
suicide. Walden had been hunting. and
on return to town took the shotgun to the
hardware store where he had hired it. Jus,
as he reached the front door he placed the
muzzle In his mouth and with iorked
stick pulled the trigger. The load tore off
the entire back and top part of the head.
Walden had been In bad health and re-
Gently resigned as bookkeeper for Washer
Bros. and contemplated going to Dallas.
He leaves wife and two grown daugh-
tiers.
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Isyior; osrmanis Building ana ro.n =.
Es c,s.lon W; Z, II. Orr ct al, from Tarrant,
ssa,ss I'm kuhn e. Al vs.. Jacob Fosssr'
n from Iarrant; Paulina Klopner vs. e. Z,
Dsgsett Ct al. from Tarrant; Texas and pa :
from Van zandt.
dismissed for want Of jurisdlction--M. q
kell. g - from ras-
causes submitted-w. NJ. McFarianc q,
a. We. J: ,. Howell, county Judge nom
Jasper; Dolores welder 81 al w. pstriri,
fugio. Asvn re
Cause set for November IL. n. cobh
We. First National Bank Of Decatur from,
Wise u'' i'oin
IN the case Of NJ. r. Enstis ct al Va. CITY
- ~ waco. original mandamus. the applica-
lion is ordered dismissed.
an me case OF Edward n. May, county
attorney, vs. R. w Finley. comptroller. Il
is ordered that the application be fiicd,
process issued and the cause set for sub
mission on November is,
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Chase W. made. but he was not oaught.
About hair an hour later 4 thief Wa
CHASED from tho chicken yard OF 8. b.
smith. Several citizens have complained
OF chicken thieves lately.
The saw mill At this place, which ID the
only supportthe place has. he's been shut
Gown for month. and several families
are In strNitened circumstance, having
bean prevented from hunting work by the
quarantine restrictions. and have now ex-
nausted their last means Of support for
sheir families pending their getting work
The mill was thrown into the hands Of Q
receiver on Juno 2, and has run about FORTY
days since; has not run since August II.
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JOE MELLON SHOT.

Joe Mellon was shot at Seventeenth and
Market streets tonight at 8 o'clock by
Captain B. p. Cooper. A double barreIed
shotgun was used. Nine buckehot pene-
trated MELONS body. the load taking ef-
feet in the hip and side. Mellon was taken
to the sealy hospital, where his wounds
were dressed. The physicians say he Will
recover.
From the facts obtainable tonight 1t
seems that Mellon had entered a vacant
house on Market street over which Cooper
has control. Seeing someone in there,
Cooper took his shotgun and fired thu oush
a window, with the result stated.
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?, THE A. AND NJ.
students Again Permitted 20 Com
munIcnfe WITH the World.

students Again Permitted 20 Conn
municnte with the World.
College Station, Texas, October 3D.
After having been Isolated for exactly one
week as completely from the rest OF the
earth ae IL II were located in Mars the
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical college
has at last modified its voluntary re-
etraints, and re-csiablished connection and
communication with civilization, and a
feeling OF great relief is certainly being ex-
perionced by all of tho citizens of this
community to know that the Introduction
has been moderated with no prospect OF its
being again rigidly enforced at any time
In the near future. Mail from both direc-
tons and passengers and freight from tho
north are permitted 10 stop here; pasaen-
gers, however. must be acceptable TO the
county health officers.
The two literary societies. the Austin and
Calliopean, have thoroughly organized AMI
begun the new years work under the most
auspiciouB circumstances. a large menu
borship In each society has been enrolled.
and greater interest than ever before is
being manifested by the student body In
literary work. Az an incentive for extra
Philpott and Professor Kerr have each
offered a gold medal, to be contested for
by the members OF tho societies for tho
most marked improvement In literary abii-
ity, the award to be made at the close OF
the present collegiate year.
The following officers were recently
elected by the Austin society to serve
during the present session: President, w.
A. Harrison; vice president, w. T. Carter:
recording secretary. A. G. Bland; CORE
spending secretary, A. Sloss. The Gallo
pean officials are. President, A. M.
Barnes: vice president, q. Newton; re-
cordins secretary, N. u. Rawlins; corre-
spending secretary. T.. J. Kyle.
, The services OF Mr.. II. II. Miller OF San
Antonio have been secured by the college
al b,igler and bandmaster. MIR. Miller IL
a musician Of high repute. and bears the
reputation OF being the finest cornetist Ia
the State. Under his tutorsbip We conf
IDENTIFY expect IN near future TO again en-
Joy the proud distinction OF having the best
amateur band In Texas az was the case
iest year AS now organized the band Is
composed OF Director j.. II. Miller. solo
cornet; G. r.. Strain, T. II. Clement and A.
c. Homann, cornetists; II. III. Tracy and
NJ s. Kahn, tenors: II. r. Rawlins, tuba;
#. G. Bittle. ]. N. Ferguson and II. Ebcrs-
pacher, altos; w. A. Harrison, baritone; C.
y. Toberman. bass; w. Sanders and @. r.
Chersworth, clarioDets; w. II. Dwyer,
piccolo: G. J. Gerbade and f.. e. Thomas,
drums; g. g. Blalock, drum major.
The Ladies' Ariel Sextette are announced
to appear here next Thursday evening
under the auspices OF the Young Mems
Christian Association
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beed Of Trust ut waxahachie.

pzihachie, Texas, October IS. - Late
Fday night Ed Williams filed deed
Fut, naming James o. Hammett as
re No out of town creditors were
fned. The remembered list runs as
FE Expenses of executing trust;
State, county and city: f. p. Powell
Ms. Ella Williams $13s.35; Mrs. Cy-
Williams $331.0S; ]. D. Hammett
F;Jaek Williams s43.55; First National
note. $500; First National bank,
iccount, s133.79; total s4S6S.97. There
l zeal estate deed Of trust, preferring
ame creditors.
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Supreme Court.

su,, .eAas' October ls,-Proceedings
n sne court today;
kissS ss error granted-Burrel wheeler
snhh: l cs. Railway company,
IN q 4 'onn 9. Harrison vs.. Il. L.
g f,,,,sr refused James Crawford
lArdaas q al. from Kaufman;
aalIue,a Ys: X c. Gillespie ct al,
nDk 49, :. q. Riverson ct al VS.. Il.
n WIN kaufman; Morgan Jones.
- = - shaw. from Wichita; o.
Va !. N. jackson. from
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CALIroRNrA CANNED GOODS.

There are now about 500 cars Of Califor-
MIA canned goods which will be shipped
east by the Morgan line steamers just as
fast as they can be loaded. The steamer
El Sud. which will finish loading tomor-
row, carries big lot OF this stuff, in addi-
ton to cotton and other commodities.
This Is just one instance OF the value
OF the Morgan ships to port. Not a can OF
this would come here IL 1t were not for the
Morgan ships.
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F DEFENSE PROVED.
III Ran., WINS Admitted to Nomi-
.aOc-ALl IRI

|al Hon. WIS Admitted to Nomi-
b. Thiiied ). II. Peevy.
-sAas' October 1s.-W. c. Crunk
q. 20 Sheriff Baker this morning
IN,ss ,sa an examination on a charge
I'm. Soion B. Peeyy near Norwood
|e,ss !. trunk gave nominal bond, a
ksd a A., selt-defense having been es-
adyancaa ue witnesses testified that
\ time, Win a knife. cut at Crunk
khst Cr,,n shifting his coat and vest,
y stems Sas backed away from him
and az oelore he fired. peevy leaves
b aud ehliuren. He was a thrifty
'es family well provided
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Longview. Texas. October 17.-This
morning about / o'clock the residence Of
Attorney c. G. Hines was discovered on
fire. The flames had made such Roadway
that the contents could not be saved. The
adjoining house. owned by Mr.. Xensley
and occupied by Mr.. Waller Stewart, was
also destroyed. Dan Kings residence was
badly wrecked, but saved; fully insured.
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Waco Deed of Trust.

iexas, October 1s.--A. Bacharach,
m general merchandise in Waco,
ueea OF trust today, naming John
as trustee. The total liabilities
'ssa IN the deed are $4,000.
ounss my Grocery company filed with
h 4, sierk today a bill of sale of its
ernr ~ slore at Moody TO II. Connley.
4 + e, SEQ IN the deed that after nav
r. ~ oonnley $3.50 the trustee snail.
any funds left, pay j. F.. Wad-
wa. ,s.a 800 and NJ. A. Cooper &
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I BANK OF SHERMAN.
u tbs Doors snd Made a Gsner-
al Assignment.
CosIroRs WILL BE PAID IN FULL.
". lions for Receiver and =
s.,t,emcnt Were Made BY
stockholders.

80 Texas, October 1s.-The City
4 i sherman did no. open its doors for
- this morning. but posted the fol-
.This bank Is closed by order OF
directors. Assets ample to pay deposit
ia full"
a,,ectors held meeting this morn
!, o'clock and decided to make an
..meut. A general assignment was
4 mo and filed at $50 a. M, and
v ,,,aee ]. A. Wolfe as assignee.
..,sr II. L. Hall said the bank has
,,,.,Iv been in liquidation for more
[ year eve preferred making as
,.nt 10 having receiver appointed.
4 action was desired by some of the
|,,olaers and which would entail heavy
expenses on depositors. The bank
annie means to paS 100 cents on the
!. IN all depositors. In fact, for
dollar the bank owes 1t has 81 worth
.,e,s Liabilities will approximate $780,
"A ner cent Of which is represented by
an hand. We have about sl50,0OO in
receivable and about $4,000 in real
ia"
&. Mclean, a stakeholder. has filed
r.tion for receiver to be appointed
~. bark. Another application has
flled by stockholders through their
,ctys to effect a settlement. These
will come up before the district
h tonight
lnsbt the cases went over until tomor-
during which time the assignment is
10 statu quo.
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DEATH FROM CHARLTON.

Mr.. Edward Broussard, a prominent JEFF
ferson county stockman and farmer, died at
his home in the nlylor's bayou neighbor-
hood. In his illness the deceased was at
tended by a local physician. who gives the
opinion that death was caused by the bite
or sting Of fly. which caused clarion.
Remains Of the deceased were inferred IN
the family cemetery at 1880 y. m. Sunday.
The deceased has an extensive connection
In this city and county and was respected
by all who knew him.
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INVESTIGATING TEXAS INDUSTRY.
Government Looking Into Egg, Poul-
try md Butter DuSiness.

try and Butter business.
Fort Worth, Texas. October 1S.-Henry
q. Alvord. chief of the dairy department
at Washington. was here today in consulta-
ton with merchants. bankers and other
business men, The object was to ascertain
the extent of the poultry. butter and egg
industry in this part OF Texas. He VIII
visit Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and
Galveston on q similar mission. At the
latter place he win ascertain whether
there are shipping facilities for exporting
in refrigerator cars to foreign markets
Colonel Alvord came to Texas at the in
stance of Secretary Wilson to make thor
ough Investigation OF this industry In the
State, which report will probably determine
State. which report will probably determine
whether exporting will be encouraged by
the government, which will make few
experimental shipments at an early date
from Galveston.