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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-13

There is to be a sensational play at Moros-
co.'s Grand Opera-house this evening. 1t is
entitled "Tne gineer," an American
comedy-drsm ma that IS remarkable for staff
ling mechanical effec,s for fun and for many
specialtics by some of those in the cast.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-13

This evening there will be presen ted at the
Oberon to the lovers of music choice pro-
grmme by Herr Ferdinand Stark and the
Vienna Orchestra. Herr Stark is well known
as one of the best Interpreters of the music of
Johann Strauss.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-13
new TO-DAY.
Statement
Or THE
CONDITION AND AFFAIRS
or THE
NEW TO-DAY.
ALLAN E
ASSURANCE COMPANY

nEIoNDoN. ENGLAND on THE 31ST DAY
" of December, a. u. 1896 and for the year
ending on that day. made to the insurance
{ mnlissoner of be stat of California. pursuant
to the provisions of sections 6lO and GIL OF the
Political odr onden sed per blank furnished
by the Commissioner.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-13
Farewell Sermon
of DR.. E. r. Ollie.

The farewell sermon of DR.. Z. R. Ollie,
pastor of the Central NJ. Z. Church, was
preached last night. The minister took
for MS text Acts xx:24..
After a discussion of the pulpit and
pastoral work of a minister the speaker
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-13

The Frawley Company is TO appear at the
California Theater this evening and for the
remainder of the week to present De Mile and
B lasco's great play, ''Men and Women" for
the benefit of the police widows and orphans
fund.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-13

There is a good programme OF specialties on
for this evening at the Chutes. These will be
presented in the Casino and they will form
only part OF the many features that are offered
Al this place of amusement for those who may
patronlZe it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-13
HAVE A SLIGHT CLEW.
hink the McAuliffe and Shepherd Boys
Are Picking Grapes in
Stncktnn.

A slight clew has been obtained as to
the whereabouts of Lester Shepherd and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-13

EXPEN DITURES.
Net amount paid for Fire Losses ON
Guiding 1905 744 9S, losses OF previous 596 80
yedrS)..... ..'---.
Paid or allowed for commission OF .ot so, a
Paid for Sala ries. Fees ana o'her M goo -
charges for officers, clerks, etc.,. - go3 ~
Paid for State, National ana Local laNeS So ~
All other payments and expenditures. L
,,.,s..,ro. al, S42i21 92
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-13

RISKS AND PRE-
MJU MS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

TO EXCHANGE-First-c class business
property IN Houston aud other good
Texas towns to exchange for we'll Inn
proved plantation In South Texas
Good black land farm In Lamar
county. Texas. to exchange for dry
goods.
$4,000 to $4,000 In hsst-olass vendors
lien notes, with some cash. TO exchange
for .hrSt-class stock of dry goods or gem
eral merchandise.
unimproved lands five miles from
Houston, to exchange for Denver prop
erty.
FOR SALE--A stock OF drugs and drug
girtS sundrles, worth about 5000. splcn-
didiy located; good reason for selling
40 acres of splendid prairie land. for
$3.50 cash, worth t25VO.
CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE-Threo
beau'ifui lots. one a corner. fine neigh
bcrhood, THIRD ward. $3.50
Well located Third ward lot, on cor
ner, together with 5-room cottage and
9exSf foot store house. now rented for
sl5 per month. fine neighborhood and on
car line: price $500: "a snap
Threc lots, one corner Third ward.
together with an S-room modern house;
"a snap" $3.50.
-Four and onn-half lots together with
fine. new s-room residence. in Fair
Ground extension, fronting three streets:
price 5000, CO will exchange for Harris
county or South Texas lands.
K. j. Cant,
II Blnz Building. Houston, Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-7-room 2-story house In Third
ward; underground cis,ern. outhouses
etc Frice 5000: a bargain. Address
1898. this office. 8
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01
BUSINESS CHANCES.

WANTED--Man who VIII invest from 500
10 $500; good business: also doctor TO ex-
change property Call or address South
ern Star business 3urean. Honsl9l. i
FOR SALE OR LEASi1--.A machine shop
and foundry. Address Geosgc j. jordan.
Hillsboro. I'll
FOE SAIE-In town OF 2elo. eight pas
senger trains pass daily. good hotel. -
rooms: reason foC selling, other bust
ness requires my time. Address box l3F.
Flatonia. Texas. ----,-. '
n gin nj one OF the best points in TeAs:
good opportunity Address w. s. GU,
lett. Fl Campo. Texas ~
FOR SAI.E-Traveling photographer
outfit. tintypei and photosrsi ~. iarss
bar..a'r; am leaving Texas. Apply q:
Iio.fnans. Eendleton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids addressed 10 tho city Sec
rotary VIII be received up to y. ~. On
Monday July 3, 1897. for tho grading aud
paving and construction Of curb walls on
Washington street from the v'es: SIDE ~
Houston avenue to the city limits, sald
paving to be constructed of asphalt,
brick. gravel or mat lam and he curb
walls 10 h. constructed of stone or gran
lie. brick or cement, said work 10 lie
done in conformity with plans AMI speci-
fcations therefor prepared by tine .ty
Engineer, recommended by the Hoard OF
Pubic Works ard adopted by the Guy
Council and on file in ths office OF ihe
civ Engineer. Each bid must I've ac--
com,anied by certified cncrk on local
hank. made PAYABLE to H. y. Rice.
Mavor. in the sum Of 1900. TO secure The
making of contract. 'rhe bids VIII be
opened in the presence OF tie city Conn-
oil nj the regular niee,: nb on Jui3 b.
lSjT. the city reserving the right 10 res
H. b. RICE. Mayor.
Houston. Texas. June y. 81 70
lAss
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.


DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
The firm of Carson Foley heretofore
existing s this day mutually dissolved.
Il. Il. carson, John j. Foley Houston.
July L.
will continue The business at the old
stand of the late firm and solicit me
and new ones. j. J. Foley. at Carson a.
Eo.ey's old stand. 3l2 and Slf Milan
street. .
NOTICE IL hereby given that the annual
meeting OF the stockholders and board
OF directors of the GaiNeston. Harris
burg and San Antonio Railway company
will be held at the office OF said COM
pany. in the city Of Houston. Texas. or
Tuesday, July 9th, 1897.
7-C Z. b. SEGER. Secretary.
OFFICE OF THE DIRECT NAvIGA-
TION co. Houston, June g. 1887 The
annual meeting Of the stockholders and
directors of THE Direct Navigation
Company will be held IN the company's
office. No. 100 Franklin street iIous-
ION. Texas. on Tuesday July 9. 1887 at II
O'Clock a. m. PAUL FLATO.
rs Becrctary.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

TYPEWRITER BARGAINS--All In good
order: one Remington typewriter. $40;
one smith Premier TYPEWRITER. SIS; one
Smith-Premier typewriter. S26; ono Cali
graph typewriter, $780, one Caligraph
TYPEWRITER, SIS. I-astos'iga's. 304 Main
street. II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

SITUATION wANrrED-,Ry colored man !:
good waiter porter In store or bar; vel
s>pc riencod in house~ork. understands
milking or attending to horses. Address
100 uhis office 8
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

"oXYDoNoR" cures without medicine
and cures when medicine fails. Sold or
re1ted by Or J. NJ. Arnold deaIeC for
South Texas office. Moore Il Burnett
building 1913 Texas avenue. -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

ANTED-Sitlia tNnn by settled whsts
badly as cbambermaid IN return for boy $
loard Address Mrs H., 1919 Coni,:
Fifth ward y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

FOR Sto YOU can have YOUR watch clean
ed or main spring reLiaeed under guar
antee at y. G. Wrede's, 400 Travis
81 &
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

TWO good dnlrymen tswedes or Germans
pretcrredD, gill TO nurse. three white
women TO cook. two field hanls:, Can
at Bureau of Information bliis travis
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01
BIDS AND PROPOSALS.


NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids addressed TO the City Sec
reary VIII be received up to- o'clock
. M on Monday, July !, 1871, for tie
construction OF Ii sewer along Washing.
ton street from HeniphiIl street. ~ the
tefscotion OF WASH iigton and Preston
streets, and along preston street from
Washington street to Buffalo bayou, sad
sewer to be constructed Of yltrltied sew.
er pipe, In accordance with plans and
City Engineer rccomnendcd by the
Board OF Public Works and adopted ~
the City Council, and on tiie IN the ofllree
OF the CITY Engineer, Each bid must
be accompanied by certified check on
local hank made payable to II. b tAcc,
Mayor. in the sum OF $500, 10 secure mo
opened In the presence Of the CITY Conn
1897, tho csty reserving tho ri yht to re.
w H. b. N:sE Mavor.
Houston. Texas, June y, ISL 4.
NoTICE- TO CoNTRACToKs-'
Sealed bids addressed 10 She City Sec.
nMslsrTN VIII BE receiyed W to y r mi on
and, paving and construction OF curb
walls on Washington street from the
vest s,de OF Third street 10 the. west side
OF Houston avenue, said rpNils 10 oe
constructed OF asphalt brick. gravel or
nlacadam and the curb Walls TO be con-
structed of stone or granite. brick or &C.
nent--Stnd work to be done In conform
lily with plans and specifications there
Tor prepared by the city Engineer. rec-
clmended by the Board OF Public
Works and adopted by the city co ca
and on file In the office of the CITY In.
eineer. Each bid must I've, accom- iani,,l
by certified check on local bank. made
payable to II. Il. Rice, Mayor, In The
sum of $780, to secure the making OF
contract. The bids Will be oaoned In the
presence of the Cty Council al The regu-
lar meeting on July .. 1891, the city re-,
serving the right to reject any and all
bids III. II. RICE, Mayor.
Houston. Texas. June 2, 7. -
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS board
Of trustees q the state Orphans HemI
bids until 10 o'clock a. IN. saturday
July 3. 1877 fer the creation of a Two
story brick school building al the or.
phans' HSme. according to plans aha
specifications prepared by II. >. Glover
of Houston, Texas.
Plans and specifications can be seen by
these desiring TO bid at the office OF
Jink Evans. Curs-cana, Texas or r. :.
Glover architect, Mason building. HuuS-
ton, Texas, any time after Friday, June
%. 1897.
Bids will be received for a complete
job. according to the PLAN a1d srcelu
cations An bidders viii lee required TO
check In The sum of $500. payable TO the
order of Jink Evans president OF the
hoard of trustees. conditioned: Thut they
will enter n contract at once. ana give
a good and solvent bond for the cor
struction Of said building. or forfei; tlr
$500. in case their bid Is accepted, ana
they fail to enter into said contract.
ANY further information desired can he
obtained by CORRESPONDENCE with t'if
Undersigned. -,
any and all bids JlNK EVANS.
president of Board OF Trustees.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

ohgst. 9f-- r.
: Bitter 2 J, The dogs,r ana II;
! Sssithss I! sou desire sood a y.
~ 4. d. Il esRP rs Sole man.
= pleeert = 6ons.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

FOR SALE--The j. W. Davis residence.
corner Jackson and Polk. THIRD ward;
fine shade trees. stables eervant houses.
cite. Iiarral Il Harral. 3l7h Main. &
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

SuNBURN relieved. ton and freclucs
positively removed hy NAPLES Velvet
Cream. % cents; pleasant and fragrant.
Waples' drug store, 80, Preston, Hous-
ton. or by inal. u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01
PERSONAL.

IADIEs! Chchestcr's English Pennyoya Pills
u . T.. So on, Rt,n1 are the Best ST.. Rs9
for Lades ~ Llrrrn by Return Mall. A, DruggiAlA
Chichester Chemical Co., Philada., Pa,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

IMPROVED or unimproved prairie land,
In or around Harris county: STALE pesi ,
aa,ires ana particulars at once. no real
s,.tep marks wanted. A. u. Evans;
Houston. ----------------
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

SEEDS and plants of every description,
Sorghum seed. Kafhr ard Milo Maize
Millet, hungarian Broom Corn. Wa
carry the largest assortment OF bulk
seeds In Texas. Fruit baskets. boxes
and crates OF every description at fac
tory price. Holloway Seed Co. Dallas.
Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

FOR SALE-On easy terms. modern
shade trees, choice OF TWO car lines.
good neghborhood; southern exposure
and nice lawn. Apply to J. IL. Bright:
room 1886. Mason block.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

FOR RENT-Ntne room house, five blocks
from market. two blocks from Central
depot. GIG GiIarG street; good nelghbot-
hood hath; rent, 5000 Apply John
Walker, 9l0i Travis.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

FOR RENT-By Year. SIS month, truck
Farm ten acres, web cultivated: on
street, ear line, within city limits: es-
pecially adapted for cultivation OF cault-
flowers, cabbage. onions. otc. good ten
ant house with four rooms, cistern. etc.
ON place. possession given August /. Nj.
I. Gaitnny, Corpus Christi, Texas.
FOk RENT -Four rooms, furnished or
linfurnsned. single ca altogether. very
reasonable close in. Apply at once at
1907 Texas avenue. 3
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

HOti STON SHORTHAND AND TYPE
WRITING SCHOOL. Mason Block Miss
Alice Il. Harner principal. If YOU arc
ambitious and will work hard. we want
you to take business training course
with la II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

WANTEp-R Reliable, energetic HE inslr-
nnce solicitor in each county Old com
many. hest plans. new working fnCthoHS'
new men trained: agents fully proIeg,eo
j. w, Harris. general manager W'.c@ 90
,raNAS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

WANTEp--A boy who has weeked az
printers trade for a few years one WHO
work for small wages until iall TO aa-
,,rcss me at once at Valley Hills. j. \:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

FOR RENT-To refined couple without
children or gentlemen. large furnished
front room. southeast exposure, STRICTLY
private; no bcar1ers or roomers: CEN
trial: references required. j. W., this
Office 2
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

LADIES. why suffer when You can oe
entirety relieved at once ana perfectly
cured in IA few days? No drugs; new
method. DIR. Rodgers. 1913 Texas ave-
q
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

SITUATION WANTED-An all round
news and Job printer. who can do en-
bossing. etc, wants permanent situation
commencing August !. Address Box 2lb.
plttsburg. TEXAS. 3
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

JUST ARRTNED-At J. s. BowsPr's sta
BILE, all Prairie avenue. n carload of nice
horses and mules for sale cheap; guar
antced or money refunded. II
GOOD CLEAN bright prairie hav In bales
ut a,25 per ton +. o b. ears Rice's Switch
ON $. \. and A. u. h. II. Address NJ,
NJ Rice, Ranch, Houston, 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

WANTED.-Positlpn vs housekeepcr: no
objection to leaving city with parties
and working outside city: state wages;
Address S9S this om.ee. 5
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01
WANTED TO BUY.

wANTEp-At once. a 2i-lnch grist mill
Address @. W. Locke. lrevae iifhi'!
county. Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

SITUATION wanted to snperintena gin
and engine Gan do all repairing. ,a also
10 superintend farm next year r etaisu.a
TRxnS -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

NINE. c. A. Bt1JAC. pianiste. studio "a.
Mason block; special attention paid 70
rudiIlcnts OF music: lessons at pupils
residence IL desired: instruction TO De-
ginncrs, also advanced ..tudents. u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

W.ANTED--A good. active white boy 10
az, as drummer and porter. must ps
willing to work and be polite. Apply NJ
Delarty House. ansleion, Texas. -.
WANTED--A first class waiter and dining
room servant; German or Swede prefer
,,sd: ,nusf lie polite and Wiling To work,
AMY al Delaney House. Angleton, Tex
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

WlANTED--n you ore Catholic unem-
ployed, and will work for SIS per week
write NIaoConneil Bros. II Franklin
etraNi lsnstOn. Mass.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

AGENTS WANTED--Man. woman. boy
or girl I'm every town. 20 sell new n
yantion rockiny char fam: agents make
over slo day: send l5c FOR outfit H. Ad-
orcss p. o. Box 80. san Marcos IeNas \;
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

YOUNG man. druggist. IL years expert
ence. well educated In Ave danereh, AN i,,.
ptiaEes would like to have u posltion'
49, san tl,$s office 2
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

WANTED--A good live man TO represent
md cyuress. Texas tenitor%' mus have
.Xperience. ability and he \ hustler: good
frm to travel for Address 06l, TINS
nffipn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

FOR SALE OR EXCH ANGE-Six-room
two-story house and lot on street car
l,ne. Fourth ward first payment in va
cant lots or acreage. u. >. Putnam
room 9 Fox building. !
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

EIGIIT-ROOM house on Milan strce.,
near Polk: hot and cold water electro
gas lighting fixtures; very reasohaple::
Lewis 4 Rosenberg.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

wANTED-One mile iron rails. wagn s !"
or 35 pounds; state price ana bess ~s;
Arrold & Perkins. conroe. IsAas. - :
+. NJ. VandoRN q. co, eis Trayg, sc s'i and
is the firm to ship your proa'' Va
poultry TO- .----..-...----
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

WANTED-To exchange for 5000 worth
OF good pine lumber. some valuable ~
im,royed acreage property near ALVIN.
Address Lock Box u.s. Lockhart, Texas,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

WHEN YOU TAKE i into your head %
y%saifTSTriR Iiasot,,N managers old Hartford
Lie. DALLAS, Texas. who take notes n
Without risk to you and advance e"l'i"s ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

FOR RENT-Elegani two-story seven
room house. four blocks Fapitoi hotei'
gas. hoi and cold bath; modern conVen-
ierces No. 1916 Texas avenue inquire
,sxt door I'll
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

WANTEp-Agents. so Per month ana OK
penses paid active men 4 right goods
md carriage furnished, free. Address
Jobber. Box 53OS. boston. Mass
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

WtANTED-Good. competent white wo-
man 10 do general homework for small
family. Apply corner Crawford ana
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

A CLEAN good stock of groceries with
fixtures. good viii OF the business. In
exchange for clear lands or city prop.
eriy. ADDRESS 800. this office.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

NINE JOSEPH. the g,saf F.uropean clair
voyant PIANIST and fortune teller. can
lie consulted On all affairs full sittings
30: satisfaction given; SuSia Main st. 3
ONYDONOR "VICTCRY"-l am the only
authorized dealer for iIous ton and Gal
weston: instruments for sale or rent.
Inquire or address j. j. F'endley, w
CaioIinr street. ii
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

A BOY wants a place to work IN a store
or TO learn IL trade. Address Io3, 'his OF,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

WANTED-A man to drive laundty
wagon; must be well acquainted. U. N
HIND Laundry.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

AN eirht-room house. nicely furnished,
Third ward. family horse and car iAse
and mill COW TO let for three inoh.ns
beginning July 10; So per month Al.
dress g.. this office. i
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

SITUATION WANTED-Ry a Swedish
middle-aEed lady as infants nurse or
chambcwnaid; sixteen years experience
ar nurse IN Boston, Mass, eight and six
yenug' references. capable trustworthy
and willing; please state wages Address
Miss 4. Oland.~. SAT, Angelo. Texas: 6
WHOI4EslALE DT3ALlsRS--Who wants
an A1 travelling mani Good hustler and
acquainted with Central Texas trade:
groceries preferred. Address NJ. l..
carter Bempstegll Texas Z
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

FOR RENT-A Broom cottage. Apply y.
PASTORAL, anager FoCest Manufaciur-
Ing Company, corner Austin and Dallas
streets v
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

TO uIRERS OF CONVICT LABOR Bids
will be received uutil Il o'clock M, Julv
a. 1897. for the hire OF about 100 con-
yicts, to I've worked on farms In forces
OF not less than hlty loS TWO NeaFs lroin
January /. 1893.
Each bid must state how many con-
yicts are wanted and whore 20 be work
ed, and be accompanied BY bond IN the
sum of slcv, signed ny Two or more
bility of the bidder.
Conditioned. that If his bid he accent
ed. the bidder VIII fhrnlsh poM 81
$500 for every fifty convicts. and M0WOo
for one hundred convicts or over. for
the faithful performance of the contract
thai may be awarded 10 him.
Each bid and bond must he enclosed
together IN u sealed envelope and d.
rected 10 A. J. Clopton. secretary. peni.
tentary oard. Austin. Texas.
The BIDS Will be opened al the regular
meeting of the peni.enthry board at
Austin. Texas at IL o'clock M. July IA.
1871.
Tho form of bid will be for st!uu
iated amount per month for each con.
guarding ard feeding both convic,s and
guards. die contractor 10 furnish nec-
essary quarters for guards and con-
vicis. wood for fuel and rookins. horses
and saddles for guards. feed for horses
used by guards land and team for
pensc OF moving supplis- and convlc's
ic and from nearest railroad station.
AS there are numerous stpula tion
md conditions to lie complied with In
all necessary information " III be prompt
ly furnished by the undersigned.
The board reserves the right TO re-
3ect any and ell bids submitted.
Superintendent Texas State Penitent,n,,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

s,oo TO $3.50 monthly and expenses paid
statesmen for cigars: experiennge unner,,ss-
sarv: pernarent position. W. l.. mine
Co., st. Louis. - ~
LIFE INsuRANCE-si2;oo per sloo,, ass
iss,, Losses paid s5.ooo.ooo Agents want
Cd: top contracts: notes taken, our FISH
W. j. Minton. manager. Dallas. texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

FOR SALE--An assortment OF second.
nand betting, pui.eys. thaftinx. hangerA
piping, etc. CAll ut the buyincss ornce Of
The Poat II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-01

THAT street car addition. down Harris
burg Road. Is being We'll drained. vet lots
are SIN at same prices. s75 to t2e6, on
Smcaton. agent. Travis and Prairie. 3
200 ACRES cheap II sold at once; near
Fairbanks. on H. g. r. C.. railroad:
little timber along creek. balance praars,.
Wilson q Hannah. 2OS Kiam building. Il