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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
WAS A DOUBLE ALARM
TwO FIRES ACROSS TEE BAYOU,
OWE QUITE SERIOUS.
studies Point Gets It's Rear Badly
Burned--Cause Of Fires
Unknown.

There were two alarms Of fire within
an hour of each other turned In from tn
Sixth ward yesterday afternoon the first
| from box "a at 5:15. the other from box
62 at 5:45.
Tho first fire proved to be in an out
house at 1917 Edwards street, on the
premises owned by Mrs. Nitchte and &C.
cupied by Mrs. Breedlove. The building
was pretty well destroyed. but the cause
Of the fire ives reported as unknown"
While the firemen were engaged at this
fire the other alarm was rung In from box
Known as STUDIES Point at the intersection
or rather divergence, OF Preston and
Washington streets, just across the street
from the Sixth ward fire engine house.
which at the time OF the turning in of the
alarm wGa empty. the engine being at the
other fire
The building known as Studies Point is a
large two-story frame building covering
triangular piece Of ground in the angle
made By the divergence OF Washington and
Preston streets.
The building Is owned by Mr.. Henry
'hbb', DuL was lcuitu NY W.T. IluSu
ilton and sub-rented by him to Mrs. Tud-
wiley. who runs boarding house in the
rear portion and second story OF the build
ing and sub renting the front and lower
portion to Mr.. Hutchinson for saloon pur
posee.
The fire was confined to the rear por-
ton OF the building, and started In one
of the upstairs rooms Mrs. Tudwiley
thought IT started from the kitchen flue,
as she says she was late in getting supper,
and the cook had made fire in the stove
with pine knots, which made an intensely
hot fire.
Chief Ravell on the contrary says the
fire did not start near the kitchen flue, but
In one of the upstairs bed rooms.
The damage was confined TO the roof
and the rear portion of the building. The
fire did not get through the floor Of the
second story The exact amount OF dam
age was not ascertained. but it is more
than covered, the insurance on the build
Ing being $4,000
Mrs. Tudwiley said she had $4,000 worth
OK furniture In the house. which was in
sured for $500. But small portion OF
the furniture was gotten out Of the build
ing and that which was left in the portion
| not burned was damaged by water.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
AN INCIDENT.
How Two Partners Decided which
should Go.

How Two Partners Decided which
should Go.
There have been number OF amusing
incidents connected with the yellow fever
scare over a few suspicious cases in the
city OF Houston. Mr. Ringer Of the we'll
known law firm OF Earring & Ringer tells
one OF the best on himself and his part
ner. When the excitement broke out over
the first Suspect" those gentlemen held
a conference over the situation, and de-
cided that as they had some cases coming
up In the United States supreme court in
October one OF them should proceed north
TO some point beyond the reach of quar-
antlne, from which he could reach the
city OF Washington when necessary. and
It was further determined that the other
should remain here. This was easily set
tied, but was not SO easy to decide which
one should go and who should remain and
face tho danger Each was anxious 10
get away. Mr. Earring urged, among other
reasons. TINT he had an aged aunt In Vir-
ginia who was very dear to him, and who
had always been very fond OF him. lie
said that she had been In feeble health
for some time. and feelingly insisted that
II she should become worse and pass away
and he not permitted to be with her in
her last moments 1t would burden his
whole life with grief Mr.. Ringer stated
that he had three aunts in New York state
In just the same fix. Not being able to
settle tho matter then, they agreed TO
postpone the decision until noon of the
next day. the departing member OF the
urn TO leave on the evening train there
after Ngyt Nfr 4.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
KING NORTHER.
Written for The Houston Post.
The Storm King rode on the Southern


gale
Way out DER the Mexic sea:
He drove before him a darkling cloud,
Full OF vdpors of Caribhee;
And the dry winds gathered on hill and
dale,
On the coast lands and over the lea
I'VE fear him not with his thunder loud,
This is our revelryt"
For over the parching, fevered earth
In the dust clouds we will be,
To quench the streams In their babbling
mrth,
And the famished flowers gee."
Up away from the mountains crown,
King Norther walked down the steep,
And peeping through the canyon down.
He looked far out on the deep;
And over his face there came frown,
AS he bid from their icy keep
North wind cold--chilly rain come down!
Awake FROM your summer sleep.'
He flung up high, 'gainst the Northern
sky,
His mantle-the gage of war;
And the fierce blast of his trumpet cry
Was heard mid the tempest's roar.
Through canyon, DER mountain and plain
speeding by,
TIL he caught the first zephyr that bore
The limp form OF the dry wind nigh.
And list to the story he had heard be-
fore.
OF how. when the Storm King came with
his lullaby.
And the doors rich from the Caribbee
shore.
Tho dry winds gave not a battle cry.
But drank their fill and sighed for more.
King Norther quaffed of the balmy breeze,
Then circling high, he southwark strobe
On clouds leaping like waves on stormy
s;us,
Astride his northwest steed he rode.
"a battle royal there is to be,
For the Storm King rideth the hurri-
canes crest.
Driving the winds of the Caribbee,
Der the Mexlc Gulf far to the west!"
The battling hest met on the Texan plain,
In the whirling tempest and thanking
cloud;
The fields We're swept Of their golden grain
Down to the earth the great oaks bowed;
The sullen sky hung over the main:
flushed was the air, and somber shroud
Covered the path OF the day god $ wane;
From the reddening sky burst thunder
loud.
Another blast King Norther blew;
He laughed to scorn the Storm Kings
glee
AS he walked DER the Southland wet with
dew,
In the balmy air OF the distant sea.
ihen leaning swift on the North winds
back
He marshalled his hosts DER mountain
and lea,
And the Storm King fed DER the hur,1-
canes track,
BACK to the land of the Caribbee!
far out from the land the waveless sea
Lay still in the autumn calm:
The crisp, cool air DER the land roamad
free ou
TO the weary, kind natures balm:
me streams that had leaped to the thirsty
Went babbling and murmuring on,
AIu nature was glad in her sombre mrth
for the dry wind days We're gone.
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INTO A GREASE TRAP
SAD AND PECULIAR DEATH OF
EDWARD COLLINS PROCTOR.
He Was Appreciated I'm Sink BE-
fore Assistance Could
Reach Him.

Tho accidental death Of little Edward
Collins Proctor, the 3-year old son OF Mr..
and Mrs. w. s. Proctor, which occurred be-
tween and 10 O'Clock yesterday at the
family residence. 1406 Congress avenue, was
sad and peculiar
The little fellow was playing In the back
yard and in some inexplicable way fell
head foremost into the grease trap under
tho kitchen. The trap was uncovered
There were two empty thread spools float
ing upon the surface Of the kitchen refuse
which had accumulated In the sink, or trap,
to depth Of about a foot, ana the theory
10 that the little fellow, in reaching for
these spools. fell head foremost into the
sink, and his face becoming submerged In
The greasy sediments, he was soon suffo-
Gated. The width Of the sink was just
about sufficient to admit OF the body being
wedged into it, which also Increased the
difficulty OF the little fellow extricating
himself.
Mrs Proctor was in the house at the
time and heard the child call to her, ana
Immediately went to locate the call, but
when she succeeded in finding her oaby life
was so far gone that ell efforts to resusci-
tate it proved futile, and the grief OF the
mother can better be imagined than de-
scribed.
Edward was the younger Of two sons and
the pet and joy of the house hold He was
the life of our home said Mr.. Proctor yes
terday, In a voice choked with grief as he
explained to a reporter for The Post how
the accident had happened
The family has the sympathy OF large
circle of friends in their distress.
The funeral will occur from tho resi-
dence at 1890 o'clock this morning, inter-
ment in Evergreen cemetery.
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Personal MENTION.

d, S, Sessions of Ennis Is at the Can
-. G. stanicllT of Atlanta is in the city
for few days. w
~ H. Munsey of sartartia Is stopping
at the I4awor.
u. u. Tucker of Taylor was a. Hutchlrs
House arrival yesterday.
Ed Cohn and w II. Elchlltz came mn
from Galveston yesterday
j. N. Notaw and NJ. Dies, both of peau-
mont are guests at The Hutchlns.
r. Il. Hendricks IL In the city on a bust
ness TRIP, ana is "A guest at the f.awlor
Mrs r. u. McCordell OF Brownwood 10
viei,4g her son. Thomas b, McCordell. i'm
this city. ~
NJ. NJ. Bright left yesterday over tho
International and Great Northern for
Nashville.
George Hervey returned home Yesterday
from Hampstead, after n quarantine visit
OF some days.
Mrs. Il. p. Turner left for New York
yesterday ON the International and Great
northern fast mail
Ci'y Health Officer DIR. Robert Mclslroy
was on the street Yesterday for the first
'i'he after spell OF the dengue.
J. A. Morris of san Antonio, T. p. Rob-
erts OF Waelder and Il. Farnsworth of
day. 'NNNs'
- y, rrtyer, lute n merchant of san
Ai.tonio but more recently "a knight OF the
hcrC, 'e
The many friends In Houston of Major
haywood W. Brahan OF Susarland VIII
regret 10 know that he Is quite IN at The
Houston inflrmary. N
Dr. Crowse. who came to tho CITY Mon.
gay from Ro6Sport to INVESTIGATES tbe
heaith conditions of Houston, has re-
tuhned home We'll satisfied
Judge 4. ]. Dun of Angleton ~ y
Whitehead OF Laredo, VIM, Il, Neece ~
La Porte and a, Z, Hunter OF Huntsville
We're Hutohins House arrivals yesterday
Sterling y. Meyer leaves today on thr
international and Great Northern fast
mai Tor months trip to New York.
where he goes to recuperate after a Sc.
we're illness.
George. II, Vending. the famous lee.
turer, who Will lecture In Houston Thurs
day evening. is expected 10 arrive some
time today Mr.; Wendling is the brother
NAV of Frank FNtzhugh OF Orthwein
fltzhush 4 Co. having married. Mr., Iitz'
hugh's only sister.
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n Drive Away the naaui Incideat
to the TIMES.
THE THEATER RESUMES NEXT WEEK.
Psnch Ncbertson wiIl Open ana Tom
Keene WIN Close the wcek-Ccm-
pnniea That Have Cancelled.

Manager Bergman. who has had the dem
quo and like great many other people
hen had q very aggravated case OF the
blues for the past several weeks, was
more bouyant OF spirit yesterday upon the
receipt OF the news that several companies
which had Cancelled their Houston dates
In consequence Of the yellow fever scare
had renewed them, ana that as result
he will be able to open UP the opera house
early next week, and keep 1t open with
but little intermission during the balance
Of the season.
The first company to break the mon
otony OF a closed house Will be Punch ROD
ertson, who will appear next Tuesday
night and fill three nights engagement.
Punch Robertson was one OF the compan-
les which cancelled Its Houston engage
ment early In the season. but they have
since remained In Texas, playing the
porthern part Of the State, hence have
been in sufficiently close touch witlH Hous-
ton TO be convinced that there is not the
least danger in coming here now,
This attraction will be followed on Fri
day and Saturday nights by Thomas w.
Keene In a brief season OF the legitimate
drama, OF which he is today regarded by
many as the leading exponent.
On November l will appear the Real
Widow Brown" to be followed on No
yernber 8 by Fields MINISTRIES. and from
that time on attractions will appear with
the usual regularity.
Tho companies that have Cancelled their
Houston dates In consequence OF the yell
low fever scare are; con tho Bowery,'
''Hogan's Alley" Humanity "l4o2,'
fyv1,,, nv ~ Chira ~
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HDIRT DEFIES THE KING" THEN
SA POl Q
IS GREATER THAN ROYALTY l1S
To the Publ|

Having doubled the size q
(already the largest IN housa
to inform the public that nos.
antine is raised, / shall be fecs,
additions to my stock OF goo1
been long overdue, ana yM
your prescriptions accurateu
out substitution, from tne ~
and chemicals. at the mo''
rates. And
TO THE LADIES VI ~
I wish to say that that ~
"Mame .Antoinette Face CsSIl
be here-,a box of winch 5M
any lady every month W.
customer. 1t Is not Tor s1s
vited to call and inspect ~ y
much of IL selected by me
France, England and Gef.s
The attention of all Is cas
that having paid the N.Y.
carry a full line OF ~
FINE WINES AND LlV
for medical use. including "a y
Wines, French Brandes III
This il the only drug stois
allowed by law to sell hquoE.
or even alcohol ard menu
Nothing but the purest IN
delivered to your house. q
public for their generous ~ Al
preciated patronage 10 w x5sS
landing 10 merit your colInlos,s
future, ] am, respec.i. rtsist
THE GOLDEN LION rn
Nos. 7oe and 7o4 Travis ssrest'
tel Building. Phone lS'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
CITY BREvrTIEs.

MI. w. II. II. Owen OF the railway
mail service was out yesterday after Z
tussle with dengue.
permit was yesterday granted Mrs.
Lynch TO remove house and build n
cottage on lot 10, block SOC, ST. Emanuel
street, az cost OF $500
There are undelivered kilograms at the
western Union Telegraph office, III Main
street. Tor DR., w. ]. Athens. Il. ID. barker
M Mm' c1 pnsrS,ssS Co.; ]; {, Henderson,
G G. Reayens. commander OF Dick Dow
linT camp. u. g. W. has forwarded 10 hi.
vision ceminander General Phelps ali the
camp for the Mac Stewart fund. IN Mi
about $3.50. 40 ai'
Ksy pr, Lamkln received a dispatch ms,
nagnt from Mrs D.. |. Purser OF New
orleans announcing that her huaNa M, ~ 7,
pastor OF the Valance Street Eantis,
church at New Orleans, was down viii,
the, yellow fever. Rev. Mr.. PURSE ~ n
well known TO the Baptists cf Ho,ston
al OF whom wish him q speedy recovery
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
Last OF the Gultcrns Patients.

The last OF the patients pronounced BY
Dr. Guiseras as having yellow fever made
his appearance upon the street yesterday.
onlcer Henry Lee. He is still feeble from
the effects Of his long illness. but expects
TO be able 10 resume work today or to-
morrow.
This clears UP all Or. Guitcras' yellow
lever patients in Houston, each having
iui'y recovered with not single death
and no contagion with the period Of incu-
baton long since passed,
These facts speak for themselves avon
more potently than health bulletins.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
burglars in the Fifth ward.

Burglars have been getting In their work
in the Fifth ward Of late. One entered
the house of Charles Conrad and secured a
good watch, revolver and suit OF
clothes. On the same night the residence
of Mr.. James Wynre, 1il0 Cont street,
was robbed, the burglar getting a suit OF
clothes ard set OF buggy harness. Mr..
Wynne thinks he has the thief spotted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
Low VACATION RATrs

The Queen and Crescent will sell -xcu,
sion tickets at low rates to the mountain,
ana sessnore resorts every day from june
limit October 81. 1897. AS'
The Queen and Crescent route offers ;.
tourists th!s year the most perfect trssc
service and appointments ever oVercd IN
southern travelling public. Through Pull.
man sleepes Of the finest pattern.
Apply to your nearest Queen ana o..
cent ticket agent tor rates and full ,nsc,.
nation. A. r. Barnett.
q. ?. n. New Orleans. u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
NOTICE.

All churches and charitable institutions
owning city property exempt from taxa
tion are requested to call at the office OF
the city assessor and collector and render
the same, so such property can be en-
tered on the new block bcoks as exempt.
and thus save the annoyance OF having ii
published in the delinquent roll Respect
iuiiy' Justin G.. White
City Assessor and Collector
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
WORK or THE INSPECTORS.
Nearly 5000 citizens Notified to Cut
the Grnss and Weeds.

under whose direction the eight special
health inspectors appointed by the mayor
have been working for the past month or
more, submitted his report to the mayor
yesterday, the inspectors having been re-
lieved ON October 10. showing that during
the time Of their employment these In
spectors had notified 1880 citizens to cut
the grass and weeds from around their
premises and l6O to clean their water clos
cts. Mr.. Thompson further reports that
the orders to cut the grass and weeds were
with but few exceptions willingly COM
pled with
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
ORANGE BUDGET.
VIII 10 the Fire Department,
Shipping Notes

."V FIrc Depa rfmcnt
Shipping Notes
orange, Texas, October le.-As n tole,
OF his appreciation OF their Efforts T.,
saving his building during the fire yestar.
oay morning Hon. Jerome Sw.nford to.
day presented the fire department with a
check for $50. -" .
Inc tug Fannie arrived today from sa.
b.ne Pass with the barge Jeannette Iones
III low. She took down the barges John
Mekinnon and Lelan Lewis, loaded Win
lumber for the ship Albania "u'n
The steamer Hcnrietta cawa
from beaumont today and took to Sal
pine Pass tow of squar. timber fron,
'ne p; r. Wingate Lumber company.
from Houston and resumed his ,si,i ~, W. "
principal OF the oity public schools He
WAS detained in Houston by the uuaran.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
Knockcd scnsclcss by a Footpnd

Bolton, Texas. October 19.--Last night
Just after dark John Keys was attacked on
North Main street by footpad, who hit
him on the head with heavy blunt cud-
gel, Knocking him senseless, and robbed
MIN Of sso After some time he regained
consciousness and made his way to a
mousse near by, where he soon went into
him, until DR.. Scott Appleby arrived when
he was soon quieted. a severe cash was
cut in the scalp.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
Y. NJ. c. A. Mniters.

The Y. NJ. C. A. management desire It
stated that the price to the entire course
of their star entertainment course, consist
ing of seven attractions, is $3.50 and not
$3.50, as some have believed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20

The Erickson Cavalry is the name of
new oolored military company. just or
ganized and named in honor OF Sheriff
Erickson. The troop is composed of thirty
five men and was organized by Captain
John Sessums, The new company will hold
meeting at Watts hall tonight to elect
officers and to perfect organization.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
A. a Matter or Form.

City Assessor and Collector Justin c.
White desires that those who manage and
control church property and the property
Of fuch charitable institutions as is exempt
from taxation. to Immediately render same.
not for taxation, but as convenient meth
od q getting the property properly regis
tered upon the block book. and thus prevent
~ being advertised for taxes.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
Injuries Proved EntnI.

Cieburne, Texas. October 1S.-The O.
year-old son of j. T.. Levy, whs was
kicked by horse Saturday afternoon. died
ana was buried Sunday. He was kicked
IN me stomach. The parents Of the child
uon was taken up to defray funeral en-
penses.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
ANOTHER CHANCE

The auction sale OF books Will continue
until Saturday night, October 1G There is
stu fine stock to select from and every
one should avail themselves of this op-
portunity. Everything possible must bo
sold to save packing and freight. Auctions
daily at 1890 a, M. 2:30 and 7,30 p. 10.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
PUBLICITY THAT PAYS.

Some opinions OF our own and some or
our patrons" Is the title OF a small rook
written by W. II. Iiamhlin of the adver-
Using writing bureau OF the Evening
standard of New Bedford Mass,
which has been received by The
POST II Is for the purpose OF
rendering assistance to the advertiser
and contains many points that are true and
most beneficial to the one who spends
money In nrinters' ink
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
TO-DAY is THE LAST

eay OF the fall opening of exquisite MIL
Emery at the parlors OF Miss X. q. Welch
olo Main street. The callers yesterday were
many and all were greatly pleased at the
styles exhibited. pronouncing them as lead
ers. This stock is complete and beautiful
and thEse who missed seeing the exhibit
Yesterday should make Miss Welch a visit
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
Work Resumed.

The work OF paving Washington street,
delayed for several days on account of the
quarantine, and the consequent Inability of
the contractors TO get material, was re-
sumed yesterday upon the arrival OF several
carloads OF brick from Garrison
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
ADVERTISING EXPERIENCE.

The Post IL in receipt Of n booklet hem.
Ing tho absNe title. from j. Walter
Thompson, Chicago. The. publication helns
you 10 think. to originate new ideas and 10
save money IN advertising. II also gives
you the current advertising news. The
pages are geographically perfect ana con-
tain many interesting featured
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
sHERIFFss DEPARTMENT.

Taken up by Annie Meadow, Houston,
Texas: One sow, about two feet high; two
PIGS with SOW about months old. Albert
Erishson. sheriff Harris county. Ccxas. BY
w. NJ. Eaugh, deputy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
Tehuncnnn Tnnic.

Tehuaoana, Texas. October l9.-The uni.
vefsity has purchased mammoth jawbono
OF whale for the museum. The whale
was captured or the coast of California
and the tawbone measures sixteen feet ma
nine inches aud weighs 200 pounds. -"
Inc Tehnaeana Inquirer is a newsv nm,
sheet, published by Revs. Pearson ana
Lacky. which made It's first appearance ~.
week Tehuacana has long felt the nn,,i =,
newspaper ard with such enterprislns
men us me above TO manage it. we ,.red:cf
success for the Inquirer. f'se'es
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
DO You Feel Depressed.
Use uOrSfOrd's Acid phOsDhate

II invigorates the nerves, stimulates d.
gestion, and relieves mental depression.
Especially valuable to tired brain work.
era
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20
IF THE BABY IS cUTTINc rnnrt,

DC sure and use that old and we'll tried
remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing cvrwn
Tor children teething. II soothes the chilS
sottens the gums, allays all main. curos
wand collie and Is the best remedy for
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-20

occurring tour Of the State for Major
Charles II. Smith tBill Arp), the far-famed
aamorist. is being planned by the Grady
nyceum bureau OF Bamberg, s. c.. for
the last OF November. 40
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AVOID RIsKs

nave your clothes Numbered Nv ~
in nos, improved proved hygienic method, whinS
g 81 rackard's Troy Laundry S c,. them
avenue. phone sa2. - f'ra'r's