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The San Francisco call., 1897-11-05
HOW JOHN s. CAPRON DIED.
Three Shots Fired in Room,
Unheard by Attendant
Kearney.
4 NEVADA JURIST CLAIMS ESTATE.
A, L. Fitzgerald, a Contestant, Against
the stepdaughters of the Late
Capitalist.
4 NEVADA JURTST CLAIMS ESTATE.

Judge Coffey and jury are testing the
validity of Coroner's judgment of sui
eide in the case of Capitalist John S.
Capron. who was adiudged to have ended
his life by bullet on June %. He was
shot, but will contest now in progress
will cause a thorough investigation into
the question of his demise. Attorneys for
one of the contestants discredit the ver-
dict and hint at deep mystery in the un-
fortunate old mans last hours The case
WAS or all day yesterday.
Both Judge and jury are now engaged in
trying to unravel the mysteries that sur
rounded the last days of the old man 5
lite. His two wills and strange letters are
now under close scrutiny. The will under
which the stepdaughters make claim was
dated March Is. 1896, the other one April
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-05
CAPITALIST CAPRONS BITTER LETTER

Ny Dear ladg When this shall be laid
You will
O 0
would forsake Mormon
three brothers has nothing a
almost
ad
of life furnished
is
But have
made
(Sgned) III MAN
dated supposed written about April 16
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-05
Interstate Coursinr Meet

Forty-eight crack dogs OF the State will com.
pete Saturday aud Sunday at Ingleside Conrs.
ing Park for purse of $270 hung up py the
interstate Cluo. Alter The course many of the
neet-looteo MOUNDS Will be taken to Merced
Is the draw: o"i"s
Grace d Deanes Lassagoerey VS.. J.P. Dick.
sons tiemeT, gi. {. D. Taylors Winnie VS. w E.
Maher d Lvnch's Ell Dorado. ]. Onane;s Eire.
nan VS.; ); Quane's Gu n Morse, Montezuma
kennei,s Garden CITY s. pasha Kennels Kittie
scott Cronin d McDt ,.ald's Fannie H VS.. ID.
Gregor VS.. }. McCormac's Black Prince. D.
SCOUTS LORD Byron VS.. D. Leonard's Benda.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-05
Death of Nj. De Witt.

Mortimer de Witt of the firms of NJ. de Witt
& Co and De Witt e. Harris died at his home,
corner OF Oak and Webster Streets yesterday
of pluro-pneumonia. He was born in New
Jersey in 1886 and came to this State in the
early ff.ies. For over thirty years he has been
close " identified with the grocery trade of
San Francisco, and for many years was part
ner of w. B. Cluf. The funeral will take place
from Simpson Memorial Methodist Episcopal
Church Saturday at IL M.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-05

To Cure Cold in One Day
rake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drug
gists refund the money II 1t fails 10 cure. 25c,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
ORANGE LOCALS.
Mass Meeting to Consider = Road
TO ktrhyvtIlc.

Orange, Texas, September o.--yAn enthu-
slestic mass meeting Of tho citizens OF Or
ange was held ut tho court house last
night to discuss ways and means for build
ing the proposed railroad from Orange to
connect with the Jasper Southern at kir-
byvlle The subscription list was greatly
augmented and the committee who are 80
Letting subscriptions TO the capital stock
OF the road feel very much encouraged
with the interest they find among the
people.
Another party OF hunters who spent sew
eral days In the Big Thicket OH n deer
hunt returned yesterday, having had a
good time and despatched Ave deer
The examining trial OF Bob Richardson
charged with the murder OF Charlie Mcars
on September l, has toen set for next Fri
day, the 10th inst.
The tugs j. V. Guillotte and John p
Smith came In today from Sabine Pass
bringing empty lumber and brush hargca,
which had been discharged at that place.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
THE "BLACK EAGLE. "
HIS PEOPLE OVERLOOKED TO WEI
COME HIM HOME.
LOnevicw Was wild with JOY
When II Got n Chance 10 Honor
DeGrnffcnreid.

Longview Texas. september 4.-Last
night was one Of the proudest In the his
tory OF Longview. The BLACK Eagle OF
the Piney Woods" Hon. 4. c. DeGraiIen-
rel, reached home from the North and
was met al the junction by committee
headed by the Longview county bani.
procession of citizens in carriages and on
foot numbering away into the hun ireds,
was formed and marched up town. where
thousands OF persons had cougreS1tod ON
the public square 10 welcome the brilliant
young congressman.
After n few well-tirned remarks from q.
r. YOUNG, Esq, Hon. Gaines ID. Turner
introduced Mr. DeGIaffenreid. Then 1t
seemed that hedlam had broken loose and
Iongyicw had gone daft. Men yelled and
cheered themselves hoarse. threw away
their hats and canes. and II was many
minutes before there was anything Ike
silence. Then DcGraffenreid tried TO
speak, but the cheering broke forth wore
than ever. After the enthusiastic crowd
bad exhausted It's lung power, the speaker
proceeded in his usual happy style. His
emotion was visible aud there were tears
In his eyes as he alluded to the heartfelt
demonstrations OF the evening.
There was n tremendous crowd; the
platformed was filled with ladies'. and
every available foot OF space cithin the
sound OF the speakers voice was occupied
Even the negroes were out in force 70 dc
honor 10 Gregg's kniehtly representative
1t goes without saying here that Eesiraf-
fenreil has II deeper hold On the aifec-
tions OF the people OF Gregg than any
other living man.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
WEATHER AND CROPS.
sHARPsHoorER DOING INJURY IN
MILLS COUNTY.
Good Rain In Kurncs County-Hunt
County Farmers Are Acldinw
Their Cotton.

Goldthwaite. Mills County. Texas, Sep
TENDER s.--The Post correspondent inter-
viewed farmers yesterday from several Sec
lions OF this country; over half OF them
report ravagcs from sharrshooters, They
are more destructive In the timber and
bottom lands; farms on the prairies are
not suffering so much; no worms reported;
the season and the temperature Is Just
right for the cotton: yield will not be 20
great as was thought two weeks ago.
GreenvilFe. Hunt County Texas, Septem-
Der 5.--Cottou receipts by wagon TO last
night were gS5 bales, against sS,o at the
corresponding date last year. The cror
Is three weeks and more later than last
year, and farmers are holding as much OF
the output OF the gins as possible.
Bastrop. pastrop County. Texas, scptem-
Der S.--The weather is pretty and pleasant,
and the fall gardens are getting along hne-
ly. Farmers are complaining OF worms In
the cotton, and much damage Is being
done
Webster. Harris County, Texas, Septem-
Der 4.--Gentle showers have fallen here
several days this week and fall planting Is
already under way. No probability OF a
top cotton crop OF any account.
karnes City. Karnes County, Texas. Sep
TENDER b.--A nice rain fell here last night.
1t was general throughout this section and
will In many instances make fall crop
OF cotton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
PirrsnuRG AND GUM STAYS ou-.
Western Freight Association Has Ia
Meeting ut NaMNus CIV.

Western Freight Association Has Ii
Meeting at NanSis C,iv.
Railroad magnates, representing the
lines in The Western Freight association
have Just completed conference with the
officials OF the Kansas City, Pittsburg ana
Gulf in Kansas City. The COMMITTEES OF
the association consisted of j. W Nudge
ley, Chairman of the association: y. I.
Ripley, president OF the Santa Fe;. c. II.
Chappell, general manager of the Alton,
and A. j. Earling. vice president of Il g
Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Faul, while
the Pittsbprg and Gulf Rad was repre-
oepted bv President a. e. Stillwcll, Gen
eral Manager GillhAm and Vice President
Il. L. Martin. II was assumed by the
pool roads that the PitsburS and Gulf
had been cutting rates On grain, the Us.
sumption having been apparently based
on the fact that since the Gull road mas
been completed from here to Shreveport,
La. it has been doing a large traffic in
grain fol export through Galveston and
New Orleans This was denied by the Of
ilcials who later declined a proposition to
enter the association The Pittsbnrg ind
Gulf agreed not to cut grain rates or II
interfere with the SUCCESS OF the Western
freight pool but was firm in its detcrini-
nation 10 paddle its own canoe, independ-
ent Of pools Although the conference
closed am!cably, 1t is evident that the Port
Arthur route ir a thorn in the side OF the
association, and that the latter would feel
jrstifi d in taking any step to force II
into the ranks.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
MARKETS FOR THE WEEK,
Interest 10 Money Has Been Ger
tered on indis.
V GOLD LOAN MAY BE ASKED FOR.
American railways Were strong.
Manchester Goods--London Wool
Sales--Fan River Prints.

London. September 5.--Interest In the
money market during the past week has
been focused on India on account Of the
action OF the Indian council In suspending
the sale OF bills of exchange and Offering
to buy bills. II is possible that India will
ask for gold loan and that exports OF
gold to that country will follow aud gold
may be used at the rate Of 10 III per rupee
TO obtain silver currency In India. 1t Is
conceded this would be a step toward the
establishment OF gold standard. The un-
certainty existing regarding the amount of
exports to tho United States and japan
rendered the market sensitive.
Three months back bills were steady ut
1 iS-16 to ., cali loans at and notice
loans l IA per cent. The supply OF money
is ample. The silver market was unset
tied during the week. Bar silver fell to
"a b-Sd The only stocks showing activity
were American railways. Tho buying was
principally for New York. Prices general
ly advanced The public is still disin-
clined TO rebuy what they sold during the
period OF depression, hut there is much
speculation. The amount OF securities
held is unusually small, making tho mar
kct here dependent upon New York. Tho
activity is expected to continue throughout
the autumn, All grangers are strong.
There was no increase In the mining mar
kpt.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06

The Houston and Texas Central brought
In 1924 excursionists from Calvert and Aus
tin yesterday morning. The majority Of
them went to Galveston
The September number Of the Burlington
corn belt publication. In a page devoted to
Missouri quotes the governments estimate
OF the crop returns. The fruit crop Of
Missouri is roughly estimated to be worth
500, 100000
Robert w Higgins OF Guthrie, Oklahoma
hes sued the Choctaw Railway company for
$780, 900 for land rentals. The land was
rented by Higgins, and afterwards taken
possession OF as right of way by the rail-
way company. Higgins alleges that the
taking of the land was authorized by the
secretary OF the interior.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
snERIEFs' DEPARTMENT..

San Marcos. Texas, September 5.--All
officers please look out for one Charley
Lindemann, a German speaks good Eng
lish. 80 wears old. s feet Z inches tall:
weight lao pounds; light hair, long light
cot1red mustache. blue eyes; wearing
black suit broad brim white hat Lipde-
mann ia reported TO have left here on
August 2S His leaving was very mys-
FERROUS. having done so without notice To
any one after having drawn $500 from the
bank Officers and friends apprehend foul
play and are anxious 10 know his wherc-
abouts, either living or dead. He has eome
friends In Bastrop county. near Red Rock,
and parties In that section please take
special notice, Please notify II any In
formation. w. J. Jackman. sheriff Hays
county
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
CAUGHT IN CANADA.
RObber Of the District of Co,uHbia'p
Tax Collector Arrested.

Toronto Ont. September 5.-Thomas
vassiek Hawkins. colored who was ar
restel here last night, was formerly por
ter in the tax collectors office at Wash
ington. August 81 he disappeared with
some 10000 The rolicc Of this city were
he was located in a small boarding house
on Bond street. When searched at police
headquarters 1894 was found on HIM
Hawkins appeared 10 be quite startled
when Told OF the amount OF money taken
from him. saying thai he had never count
cd II and had no idea the amount was so
large.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
GOING TO kLoSDINE.


G. NJ. DeRne Said ~ dnvc Organized
COMPANY.
Fort Worth, Texas. September 5 .--The
friends OF G. Nj. Deane in Fort Worth are
eatei over tho fact that hat gentleman
fas succeeded in organizing a company to
go to the Klondike with his recently in
vented ice locomotive. description OF
which has recently been printed IN eyndi-
cate papers. Nj o. Deane of Fort Worth,
Brother OF C. NJ Deane. has been elected
secretary OF the company. The new com
pany has been named the Klcndike Trans
portatior company, trial engine and
cars viii be built and ready for business
at the mouth OF the Yukon river by Mo-
venlber /. MIR. Doane states lie hopes TO
carry an entire trainload Of Texans UP
the YUKON river on his triAl trip.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
Ants AIrendy Celebrating.

Waxahachie. Texas, September 1.-The
antis are still happy; they have 75 ma
1ority and have heard from twenty-five
boxes. The antis painted the town a
beautiful red last night. Sleep was al
most impossible during the early part OF
the night. There was some bo.sterous-
ness even after Sunday had been ushered
in, ard Mayor Dubois is threatening 10
have all participants arrested.
Midlothian. Texas. September f.--Resull
of local option election held here today
ia wet and ga dry. Waxahachle went
wet by 400 majority. Mountain Peak went
dry by a big majority.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
santa Fc Force Reduced.

Cleburne Texas, September 5.--The
Santa Fe shop force was decreased by
twenty ono men yesterday, which saves To
the company lust $500 month in salar
les. The seven men who were laid of
were seven machinists, two machin-
lists helpers. one boiler maker, one boiler
makers helper, two carpenters five la
borers, two coach cleaners. In addition
the yard force was reduced one-half the
first OF the month Tho company is cut
ting down expenses all along the line.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
MANCHESTER GOODS.
Dizziness During the Week nnd No
Relief fu sight.

Manchester, September b.-The recent
dullness has continued throughout the
week Just closed and there 10 no relief
In sight Yarns have been fairly sold. The
attempts at reduction of wages Will
mont is likely to spread. The annual re-
ports OF the master OF the Cotton Spinners'
federation says the shipments TO India
during tho half-ycar ended with June de-
creased by an amount equal to the outpu,
OF 10000 looms during tho twenty-slx
weeks. a German cotton industry Ia gen
orally running 10 to 20 per cont short OF
fun time and French sprners are making
only Ave days n week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
RAILROAD CONSOLIDATION.
Relieved nm Important Deal tu Ohio
Roads VIII He Announced sDoM.

Relieved mn Important Deal iu ohio
Roads VIII He Announced Soon.
Cincinnati. Ohio. September 5.---The En-
quirer announces that two experts from
New York are examining tho records OF
the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
Railroad company in the interest OF the
Thomas Brice syndicate. It is believed
the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton sys-
tenn is to be consolidated with the Honon;
Lnlto Erie and Western; Cincinnati North
western: Cincinnati. jackson and Macki-
nav; Cleveland, Akron and Columbus
reads. which the Thomas Brice syndicate
now owns. This syndicate has already in
vestigatsd the physical condition OF the
road. and Il is believed there will I've an
important deal announced after the ex-
per,s report on their return TO New York.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
THE DALLAS KILLING.
Negroes Have Joined in the Chase
for the Murderer.

Dallas. Texas. September 5.-A negro
man shot and killed Ida Fulbright, negro,
at o'clock this morning at the house
on Bryan street. where the woman was
visiting. The man came to the place about
o'clock and begged the woman TO go with
him. She refused. He begged and threat
ened and finally finding that all his efforts
were In vain. pulled out pistol and shot
her three times, killing her instantly. He
left at once and has not yet been APP
pretended.
Both were prominent In negro society
circles and great Indignation was aroused
by the act.
Dozens OF negroes Joined the officers In
their chase OF the murderer and openly
ayowed their intention OF lynching him
II given an opportunity. The murdered
woman lived in Fort Worth and was buried
there today
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
A Good Record.

Milano. Texas. September 5.-Mr. r. r.
Pol Of this town has jus; returned from
Buckholts where he attended the eighty
nth birthday dinner OF his father. MT.
@. Pool. vho Is got in good health. Mr..
Pool has quite a family record. having
twelve CHILDREN, forty-eight gfandch!liren.
forty-one great grandchildren. making a
total o: iGi eighty.two Of th4s number
still living. HIS wife IL so years old.
healthy and active In the past four
years there has been four births and no
deaths in the ent.rr family.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
ola RniIronder Gone.

New York. September 5. - Benjamin
Brewster. president Of the Des Moines
railroad, died yesterday, aged 50 years. In
1S49 he went to California, where he re-
manned in business for twenty five years.
He was closely associated VIII John D..
Rockefeller in the establishment OF the
Standard Oil company. and was prominent
ly identified with the construction OF the
Rock Island railroad.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
wharton Locni..

Wharton Texas, September 5.-Ladies of
Wharton VIII give an ice cream and oys-
ter party on Thursday, September s, in
aid OF tho fire company.
Rev. John Mare. pastor of the Baptist
church. has instituted a special service,
to be held on the first Sunday OF every
meath when Il very interesting pro-
Eramme Will be rendered 1.-THE Lords
Prayer" was tho theme last Sunday night.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
Landau Wool Mnrl,ct.

London. September 5--BualnoFs was In
active during the week in the wool trade.
There was some Inquiry for wool, but
holders refused to sell. There was some
inquiry for American account during the
last few days; nothing changed hands. The
arrivals to date for the fifth series which
will open September 2s are i45.12y bales
including rs. 500 forwarded direct The inn
ports for the week aggregated 1922 bales
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
wharton Locals.


Wharton. Texas, September 4.-whar-
ton Is to have n new weekly newspaper.
the Courier. Mr. joe Hanson Will be both
editor and publisher rho initial num-
Der VIII shortly be issuec
The county having accepted the plans
ana specifications offered by Contractor
Reed for the repair of and addition 10
the county jail. County Jmdge Barbee
advertsses for bids on same.
Tho regular session of county court will
convene Monday next. September 6.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
Protest Against Paying Costs.

Cleburne. Texa, September b.--The pc
ttion being circulated throughout the
county protesting against the county conn
missoners using county funds to prose-
cute the appeal from Judge Halls man
domus is meeting with large number
Of signcrs. They say that the election in
Cleburno N the question or prohibition lie
a local AFFAIR, and the people. at large
shonld not be taxed to pay the costs OF the
appeal but the costs should be paid by
the prohlft ionists OF Cleburne.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06

Lawrence, Kan, September s. - United
States Senator w. A. Harris departed to-
day for Washington to attend meeting
Of the subcommittee on Pacific railroads
called by Senator Foraker for September z.
Senator Harris states that determined
effort will be made to prevent the sale OF
the Union Pacific before congress convenes
in order that the government may not lose
by the transaction.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
Hnbeax Corpus Hcnrins.

lvllle, Texas, September 5,--The ha-
prpus trial of the two negroes
with the murder of Express Mes
Rawlins and the wrecking of the
passenger train near Caddo Mills
ld yesterday morning before Judge
zen at Sulphur Springs. The trial
III on the records of the examining
pudge Templeton will announce his
? IN the CASE by letter.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06

the yard and lot. slotbcr.ng. swapping
and biting everything IN Its course. Sew
ten and they are not certaln but that sSne
hogs in tho pen near by were also bx-
ten The hogs attacked the dog and
II was shot several times hut never once
cried out AS II II felt any pain whatever
Every preNnibcn will be taken to prevent
any further trouble
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
A CUTTING.

Tonight George Moore was cut twice
with a knife. One Of the wounds was
across the shoulder and the other IN the
back A warrant has been issued for the
arrest Of the person alleged to have done
the cutting.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
ISLAND CITY ITEMS.
DIR. Mnhon VIII Address the Labor
ing Men Today.

Galveston. Texas September 5.-W. d.
Mahon. president OF the Amn'ga mated
Associated Street Railway Employees of
the United states. arrived today from
Houston He was met at the depot by
committee composcd of Conductors SPUR
geon. Archer and RGlker Of the local rail
psav service and escorted 20 a hotel This
evening h, was rendered n sal on the
bnv, Tomorrow he win dciiver an address
at the Labor Day celebration.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
bridge Gave Way.

Cleburne. Texas. September GA
bridge on tho Dallas branch near Duncan
vllo gave way ttday dItching engine 40
and eight % ten cars. No one was re-
ported hurt. Master Mechanic l.. II.
Waugh and Assistant Wrccking Foreman
II. II. Rolkns left for the wreck at Ia
O'clock and Soon had the track cleared.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
10 KilI JoI,nson Grns..

Sherman. rexas. September AZ. q.
Douglass OF the STATE farm IN coryell
county is In tho city. ans in CONVERSE
tio1 with The Pos. correspondent today
said he had mad,. many experiments to-
ward the hiking OF johnson grass. and
thar the nicsi successful plan was TO keep
the grass moved down, not allowing II TO
seed. for three successive years. BY foe-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
HOUSTON DAILY POST MONDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER 1891

Of T. q. Cagnney VIM. Fitzgerald. J. 7.
Bradley, j. r. Murphy. Lee shyer. VIM.
Murphy and G. A. Mosely. ticket brok-
ers, charged with contempt Of court ana
violating an injunction issued by Judge
Clark. The attachments were issued upon
the complaint of the Nashville Chatta-
nooga and st. Louis company for the IL
legal sale of tickets In violation Of the in
junction
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
Crn,n Record .,roIscn.

August 30 the grain record of Chicago
was broken when Western lines brought
into that city over 5000 carloads aggre-
eating ever 100000 tons. The Burlington
led the procession with 100 cars. This
grain movement was greater than the east
bound movement out Of Chicago OF all the
ten big Trunk lines together for the whole
OF that week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06

Lufldn, Texas, September 4.--Dr.
carupbeil. prominent dentist, was thrown
from a buggy today; his ankle joint was
badly dislocated. forcing the bono entirely
through the side OF HIS foot; the .loctora
say that he win probably be cripple for
life