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We can't begin to tell you about our shoes in one little advertise ment, but we want to tell you about two styles. (We have whole store full of others).
 Ladies select Vici Kid OK ford in Chocolate, Oxblood or Black, very narrow Coin toe semi military heel, Zeigler's goods, $2.5o
 The other is ladies high cut lace shoe in Oxblood or Black, Glace Kid uppers on light weight Welt soIes (black shoe has pat. leather foxing and tip) the very
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-21
Shirts

We have special dress shirt for men in the large Persian de- sign that is most popular style. We have this in a large assort- ment of colors at ST.
 Stanley Negligee shirts, good grade, z5c.
 Percale Negligee shirts, good grade, soc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-21

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-21

be helpful As to the Men and boys, are
 cto way. The ladies will stocks of vast 9ssie to and what offering proud of the 'o
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  them sell believe
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
THE POSTAL COMPANY
""NihG ARRANGEMENTS for the Officr
ana Wires at Sherman.

Sherman, Texas, September s. George
G. Goldman OF Dallas, attorney for the
Postal Telegraph company, arrived in the
city this morning. He came TO confer
Win the mayor and board OF aldermen
concerning the streets over which that
company wish to stretch its linee and the
manner In which the work is TO be done
Mr. Goldman says he expects all conneo-
iehs between here and Helena, Ark. 10
% completed within the coming week. The
morh Oh carrying the line into Dallas will
90 delayed until the injunctions gr,,,sd
,ne Houston and Texas central railway
pS the district court at tho place can be-
heard from, which will be about tho iotn
instant. Tho hearing Is only a meter v,
s' to be awarded the railway for
SS a along its right of way between
mere aad Dallas Tho awarding committea
assessed dsmages at 81. 80 milo hetwse,,
sherman and Dallas. which is the hirbes,
priced award yet made. the award betNaen
per mile. 'n'y si'oo
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
HENRY NOT WORRIED.
GENERAL SENTIMENT HE WILL RE
REFLECTED,
lie Did Valiant Service ror .ho ~.
mocracy I'm the Last Campaign
and Deserves Reward.

Austin. Texas, September 4.--Congress-
man Henry from the Seventh district was
in the city today and did not seem worried
by the reports of possible opposition to
himself before the next district convention
The fact of the matter is that II anybody
deserves denomination 1t is Mr.. Henry
ana the people of his district feel that way
by large majority, and similar sent-
ment prevails throughout the State. He
Jumped In and made the fight last wear
when 1t seemed hopeless and when no one
else mad desire to tackle the enemy. And
not only did he win in so far as his own
particular section was concerned, but he
heiped the party at large by exposing his
ihludie-o OF the-road opponent, Douthitt.
ana showing beyond question that there
was fusion by producing the historic
Douth.tt- Davis letters. Thus, incidentally
MI Henry did as much for the democracy
IN 1875 as any man in the State and it
would be the height Of ungratltude to turn
MN down now that the worst is over and
Inc enemy practically annhilated.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05

have some help In the matter. We have
asked the Wharf company to make slid
Ing scale of charges. letting us pay them
| well on business upon which we get out
| whole or make a profit and they sharing
proportionately In the rates which we have
to make In order to get grain from strong
competitive territory. But 50 far we have
not been able to get them to see matters
In that light.
| Large movements OF grain, we contend,
would attract other business It would
bring tonnage here and advertise the port
| In a way which would rebound to the In
| tercst OF everybody. But there is no In
| ducement 10 lis 10 60 out for this business.
We are not anxious for II at loss We
do not want It, We have no incentive to
acquire cars. engines and other equipment
necessary to do thus business when we can
get business that pays rs so much better.
II we could see profit in II for us we would
at once provide tive necessary equipment,
we would go after 1t. fight for 1t, get It,
But we now use tMr equipment In lines
which pay us best. Between seasons we
use II for grain. bts we can not now see
our way clear to contend for this grain
business throughout the year. when to do
80 means to us loss OF profit we could
make In other dire ctions.
"As I said before we opened this route
for grain. and we opened 1t at loss to our
selves We expected this loss and met It
without nurmur. We also expected such
assistance as was practicable at this end
OF the line. AS To that. the terminal
charges have been advanced
III some people owned the elevator prop
orty OF the Wharf company they would 10
what they could to get all the business pos
sible. The interests OF the Wharf company
and ourselves In this grain business is
mutual We ere going to do the best We
can In the matter under the circumstances.
but 1t ls poor enc arrangement TO US to have
our partner. as 1t were, pulling back all
the time.
There Is lots OF business to be had
How much Galvdston has lost this season
can not be estimated. because there IL no
way OF telling how much we could have
gotten had we gone out and worked for
IT, But | think this ms tier VIII work Itself
out in time. Vt viii finally adjust Itself
will want this business We |
also know that now is the time to fasten
IL T."
Mr. Miller and party will remain over
until tomorrow night
President Davis OF the Wharf company |
was called upon by Post representative |
nftor the interview with Mr.. Miller The |
reporter undertook to explain to Mr.. Davis |
what Mr. Miller had said and got as far as !
the statement that the wharf charges had |
probably cost Galveston much business |
Therc Mr.. Davis stepped IL.
Il VIII not be interviewed" said he
Mr.. Miller can say what he pleases | |
VIII cnter into no controversy with him A"
beyond this Mr. Davis declined to dis
'uss tho matter.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
snOT A NEGitU.
tonsfnbIc Noss Surrendered to the
SheriH Aftcrwnrd


Richmond. Texas. September 4.--Con-
stable Dun Voss OF precinct No. came
In this morning and surrendered to the
sheriff. He was seen by The Post CORE
spondent and stated that he had shot and
perhaps killed negro by the name OF
Henry fairfield at Fields gin, and re-
lated tho circumstances rs follows: This
morning at 9;45 | went to Fields gin to
arrest Henry fairfield, on warrant
charging him with stealing cotton: he was
upstairs; sent him word to come down;
ns he reached the bottom OF the steps
read the warrant to him, and when
reached for my handouts to put on him
he ran lcaped off my horse and started
after him; after Ire had run some distance
no picked up a club about four feet long.
'hrew my gun on him and made him
aiop It; he then ran off again, and shot
over his head to make him stop. he was
about twenty feet from me when | fred
over his head ] gained on him aud when
IN about twelve feet OF him he wheeled ann
picked up avn AK that was lying on A slide
ana had II raised In a position to strike
when was within three feet Of him saw
,lat he was going to cut me and I shot
him, the first shot taking effect In the
center OF the breast. the other one entering
Ii@ left thigh, l think; sont a doctor TO
MN as soon as | could and came to town
'nd surrendered to The officer; was placed
lhder bond which was at once piven I
nm sorry that this occurred but wo.
orced to do as did"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
THE TIIEATER.

Msrager Goodhue has perfected all ar
raneemcnts for orening the theatrical sea-
son Monday night. His working force
has been organized and thoroughly drilled
during the week. and there will be an alb
sence OF confusion the first night, no mat
ter how large the crowd. Darkest Rus
STA will be the opening attraction aud an
audience that will fll the opera house is
expected. as the advance sale of seats has
been unusually heavy. With reference to
the opening a word to the gallery gods
might not be out of place. Manager Good
nue. Announces the attention Of pres irving
perfect order during this season. A lolice-
man WIN BIO stationed in the gallery at
each performance. and parties who make
Unnecessary demonstration viii be uncere-
monlously elected from the opera house.
rms order will apply to all alike, and it
Will be strictly enforced.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
REPUBLICAN RESOLUTIONS,
warn the Faithful Against Demo-
cratic Newspapers.

Austin, Texas, September 4.--Thad Bells
county republican executive committee held
a meeting this evening and. with the as
sistance OF Billy Brush, passed resolutions
without mentioning any names) condemn
ing certain democratic newspapers for try
ing to create dessensions in republican
ranks In this district and warned the faith
ful against paying any attention to what
said papers publish. Tho committee also
Endorsed Green and Hawley and declared
them to be the hot stuff.
Brush is tho individual whom Green ap-
pointed to succeed District Chairman Nc
Gar when no unsuccessfully attempted 10
decapitate the latter. although he was the
unanimous choice of the republican con-
gressional convention held here last wear
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
AT GRANTS HEADQUARTERS.
Doctor's Visitors Very Numerous md
ana All From All Sections

ana All From All Sections.
Sherman. Texas, September 3-Nothing
startling has happened at republican head
quarters during the past few days. The
callers have been here In Increased num-
bers and Dr. Grant has been rushed for
time to see and talk to them all. 1t is
wonderful to note lis physical endurance
and his unfailing good humor when he
comes in contact with the crowd. He knows
them all and calls them by name, talks to
them about party affairs in their own
counties, and as one of the county ohairmen
who called yesterday said. KNOWS more
about the political condition of affairs in
my own county than l do"
Tho Rio Grande country furnished n
large part of the visitors this week. The
people from this section are the most en-
thusiastic republicans who visit this city.
large number of negro republicans
drop in at Grants office every day from
various parts q the State. The colored
brother ms rule asks for nothing for him
self. but In many instances is Interested
in some friend whom he admires and wants
to see in office.
number OF fourth class postoffices were
hled this week and the official notices as
usual were received here. The Post, by the
way. is the only State paper that publishes
every appointment made in Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
TWO WRECKS REPORTED.

Frisco Smashup and "a Freight un
the Santa Fc.
Dallas, Texas, September 4.-The south
bound Santa Fe train due here at S:35 to-
night was abandoned. This is the train
from St. Louis on the Frisco road and as
it was reported wrecked and eight hours
late, a train was made up at Dallas and
sent west over the Texas and Pacific to
Fort Worth, thence south to Houston and
Galveston on the Santa Fe line.
The use of the Texas and Pacific to Fort
Worth was made necessary because of a
bad freight wreck on the Santa Fe at
Midlothian on its line southwark front
Dallas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
Alvin Wants Fire pro,cc,,o,

AVN Texas. September 4.--The recent
u'ses'rous fire has aroused the business
"'h " the Importance of better fire pro-
lection While tho city is not larp,
enough nor financially able to build n watcr
WORKS system, II Is thought that a sys,an,
OF mains through the business mart of
y, how va wlth artesian water as the supply can
ps had at slight expense At a well a,tend"
GU usSs meeting held yesterday a. committes
was appointed to walt upon the santa Eo
S Sa at Galveston and endeayor 10
,'sa al, nnu company and the city sink and
well OF large capacity. go A''es'ah
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05

with a rapidly that is doubtless crafty
ing to the stockholders. many OF whom
are residents OF Beaumont The lost
correspondent was at the general offices
this week when Auditor Ielbg completed
his statement OF earnings for the month
Of August and the totals figured up $l2.-
1902. or SO ,305.49 greater than FOR the
same month last year. The goid las
recently received new equipment IN the
way OF locomotives and cars which lad
become necessary on account OF RAPIDLY
increasing business. In spenking VI the
increased earnings for August, Assistant
General Manager Wilson says the in
crease is not spasmodic, but is tie reTult
OF revival OF business and development
Of the country contiguous to me ~ road
and Will be fully maintained in the future.
In fact. he thinks that a year hence the
monthly earnings may nearly be twice
those OF the month just passed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
Cicburnc Locnls.

clebnrnc Texas. September 4.-Dled.
september 3. infant OF Mr.. and Mrs. Bob
Reed.
The public schools will open Monday with
pills. W p''
Hon John Boyd. representative from thu,
district, fell from the second story Of nj,
parn. south OF the city. He was badly
bruised and has been confined to his room.
but is not seriously injured.
SeNoh'y-nVe bales OF cotton were sold
here yesterday. They brought from "a 40 ~
Sc 60 "' ''0'" S"'fo 70
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
RAISE PRICE OF BREAD.
Bakers of Taylor Give Notice OF 100
Per Cent Increase.

Bakers of Taylor Give Notice OF 100
Per Cent Increase.
Taylor, Texas. September 4.--The bakers
of the city issued a notice today stating
that on account of the advance in flour
they would raise the price of bread on
Monday. September 6, to 10 cents per loaf.
The people have been supplied heretofore
at cents per loaf. AS this is not a wheat
section and no one, here is interested in
the cereal, 1t is feared that this particular
brand of prosperity will act Backwards
Hon. j. B. Cranfill of Waco lectured at
the opera house here last night to a small
audience. He is billed for Georgetown to-
night.
The bicycle club OF Taylor has recently
completed fine quarter mile race track
at the West Side pavilion, and will give
their first general racing meet next Mon
day, when the county championship will
be contested for.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
LAVACA COUNTY VALUES.
Good Increase in the Amounts of
Taxes.

A Good Increase In the Amounts ot
Taxes.
Halletsville. Texas September 3..-Ih he
official CODY OF Tax Assessor 7. T.. perek
gives the following tax valuation Of La
vaoa's taxable property
Land l5O9,92l acres). s3,044 ,309; town
property s63S.79O: horses and mules a.
bI6) 1924 1888; cattle (33.l34 $1SS ,462; hogs
l13,7S2). S15.261; vehicles (45I4). SS5, rs.
goods and merchandise. s1SS, S3l; moneys
OF banks and brokers. etc. SAG, 100; solvent
credits. S25O.S44 miscellaneous property,
slo57S6 total valuation for 1897, S., 426, l57 /:
increase over 1896. S33,319
Taxes to be collected: State ad yalorem.
slos56. 27' State school. s9765 IS; State poll.
so'3a 90; county ad valorem, s29,296. "a !;
county poll. S1l22 25 total taxes to he COL
lected fer 1897. s57.962 49, increase over
1896 S1450 90
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
scREWMEN To HousrnN.

The screwmen will so to Houston Mon.
day to celebrate Labor day They will 20
iVoo strong. At o'clock Monday morning
they will meet at their hall and march to
the depot and return at IL p. M The Fare
Is VI FOR the round "TRIP over the Galveston.
Houston and Henderson.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
THE GEORGIA CROP

julius Runge received the following dis.
patch from Gruner this morning; king
tome Ga. wires: Tell Runge crop pros
pso's are decidedly unfsvorable. Rust has
appeared in many sections and has 5,na
much damage. Cotton is opening rapidly In
consequence. Crop estimates are being
reduced radically" '''s
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
Bryan Local,

Local.
Bryan, Texas, Septemh.,
court Will convene for u, (,
term Monday.
The city public schools ~
Monday.
The Agricultural and Mech.
will open Wednesday; stud,r,]
arriving and the coming 49,,
to be the fullest in the hIsior
lege.
Misses Lillian Parks and y
left today to attend the MAJ, p
at Sherman and Miss Mara
for the North Texas FemsI \
at Sherman.
There was the largest crm,|
ness was better in Bryan ih.|
day since last fall.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
ElIis Countx Q. b. o.

E'IiS COUNTY e. u. CSll
Waxahachle, Texas, SepterA
O'Clock this morning a larr|
Christian Endeavorers boafia
bound Central passenger tail
where they will help ausu.|
crowd Of Endeavorers from
county in attendance on The
Christian Endeavor union. Ri
Smith and Consecrated GTolbl
las will be prominent flgurts
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05

scratch books, etc. from the Dorsey Print
ing company wac made by book sellers in
the Fourteenth district court this after
neon. The school board has heretofore en-
tered into contract with the Dorsey COM
pany 1t is charged TO this effect. Judge
Smith heard the motion and ordered the
school board to appear before him on Sep
tcmber and show cause why the injunc-
ton should not be issued. heated legal
battle Is expected.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
Conviction Under cprl|

Mckinney, Texas. Septeu1|
first convictions for violalnl|
ordinance were secured todqI
court. Three boys were caugt']
this morning by the night ~
were fined S14.70 each.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
SUIT AGAINST THE COLLECTOR.

Theakston & Co. filed suit In the United
States court today against Collector OF the
Fort George p. Finlay and the board Of
general appraisers for s34S. 40. The plain.
tiff alleges that they imported 200 cases of
fish on which they were charged a duty OF
~ cents box by the collector They pro-
tested against the charge and appealed. to
the board of general appraisers. who sus-
tanned the collector. They claim the charge
was unjust and in excess OF the regular
duty.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
Cut His Thru,

Beeville. Texas. September /,
evening Mr.. w. w. Roberts, h
employed as foreman OF Colus
Tandy's ranch, eighteen nIlH
this city, cut his throat, ayla
me to- This morning be n
thinks he misunderstood The d
His throat is cut from a.
the doctor thinks he can nuI
The young man is well krs|
this country, being a son Of osl
est and most highly respected
this section.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
Killed by n Gin

Marion, Texas. September 4.-Mr. E. O..
Gano. formerly of San Antonio, but who
mas been employed in Mr.. Koehler's cotton
gin, six miles below here while doing some
mork around the gin stand. was caught by
rne machinery. death being the result.
=, pis. heiier and WINNER were Immediate
iy summoned, but he died before med,c. I
ana was OF any avail He leaves a wife and
three children 'is anu
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
LABOR DAY ORATOR.

w. d. Mahon OF Detroit, president OF the
Amaigamated Association Of Street Rail-
way Employees of the Unitsd States. who
Will deliver the Labor day address in this
city. is expected to arrive here tomorrow
morning committee will meet him-upon
ms arrival and escort him to a hotel.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
scheme OF the Co,,,buux

Fort Worth, Texas. September At is
intimated In political circles here that the
real animus behind the movement in Tar
rant county to displsce the primary sys-
TEN for the old convention method OF nom
mating candidates is in reality a scheme
OF tho gold democrats to get control of
the party organization.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
LuIing Local.

Luling, Texas, September q
evening while loading cotton n|
ern Pacific wharf the cotton I
around. striking Willie Roa1
head, inflicting ghastly xpus|
Charles Ramsey, living
Springs, was bitten in the hira|
nous spider and Is suffering A
Physicians are with him.
Almost an epidemic Of VI
sembling dengue fever Is M
the west. So far there has ba|
but a large number are sick
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
Home Forum Orrnpi,ed

Manor, Texas. September 4.-The Home
Forum Benefit order was organized here
last night by A. l. Lefevre installing Of
hcer. Twenty-Five citizens and business
men entered as charter members, w. H.
ident: W. ]. Hickman. secretary. w -
ruekett treasurer; DR.. W. e. Gillespie
nieuicai examiner. VIM. Ludecke. Jcssph
ound' James A. Pickett, trustees.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
Factory for Fort worth.

Fort Worth. Texas September 4.--The
citizens Of Fort Worth With the aid Of the
fromoiiye league. have succeeded in Sc
curing for this city boot and shoe fac.
tory. The gentlemen who will conduct Tho
factory como from Massachusetts, ana II Is
hoped operations will soon begin. The
plant will be one OF large capacity.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
MARY Ann Bernard, Sulphur snr,pcs
shelby Comfy IIrx

ienaha, Texas, September s.-Tha mr.,
"'p'.'oh election passed off quietly in this
p,ecihct today Out OF q vote OF So pro.
ninition carried by 81 majority This make.
this entire county dry. A''Nes
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
- -
Ellis fur prohfbftiou

""*aoachie, Texas, September i.--From
present indications, Ellis county will 70
prohobition' At O'clock the antls are 200
snead but there are many pro boxes -
e an, neara from. Waxahaohie gave thu ants
=, ros majority and Ennis gave the ants ash
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
Didnt Want to Hurry Him.

Lott. Texas. September 4.-Major Tom
Austin of Travis while cleaning cotton
from the saws OF his gin ON yesterday got
caught and as consequence his front
niger ON the right hand is badly mangled
IL was with some difficulty that the ts
ter class of colored citizens of Moorcsv!lie
We're persuaded to inter the body of Wcs-
icy Johnson. the rapist: they claim he
elu not deserve decent burial at their
hands and that he met lust reward
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
Kennedy n Thentrical j

Dallas. Texas. September 1
A. NJ. Kennedy of the deus1
executive committee has bsd|
several DAYS. He has made
ment with the famous Cbar
ialty artists. and will maniss |
ern tour the coming season
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05

Lott. Texas. September Am alarm =,
hre was turned in Yesterday at 10 a. m.
from the large Gin OF N. A. Neal; the
prompt action OF the FIRE department som
checked the flames. after which the Gin
soon resumed business. but with consId-
cradle loss from water and smoke.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
Cut in n GiL

Bryan, Texas, September \
by the name of Henry Gree
badly cut and lacerated In 81
this morning. His right arm
bow to the hand Is badly ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05
Row Among nook D,n,..,

paiias' Texas, September "A big row
is ON between the Dallas book dealers An
pheation for an injunction restraining the
pa'ias board OF education from forcing
public school pupils to buy tablets or
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-05

Kaufman. Texas, Septenr
cappers have pasted notices
community warning the nep
on penalty Of death.