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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-18
TEXAS MELONS COHNERED.
knnsns City Dealer Makes n Pile
In One stroke.
Kansas City Star

Kansas City Star.
FOR the third time In as many years,
James Mckinney OF io5 Walnut street has
earned the title OF watermelon King" o!
Kansas City He has accomplished another
OF his corners and inside OF ten days
the prices have doubled.
Less than two weeks ago the retail mer-
chants and other customers OF the whole
sale commission men in the north end ex-
perienced no trouble in getting melons from
any of the dealers at $50 TO s3i per 100.
one morning the grocsrs rs well as the
various dealers. were nsioundvd ~ the re-
port that Mckinney had cut the price.
Without warning, TO SlI and 500 per 100.
ard later to Sl1 flat. The older men on the
market Knew what was coming-in lact
they had been looking for 1t since the sea-
sen opened. II was no new trick ON Nc
kinney's part and his competitors knew he
was paving the way for another corner. but
did not suspect how we'll he had laid his
plans before they began running the eaunt-
let They We're determined TO Illustrate
him this time. and accordingly they met
the cut and succeeded in selling out In n
very short time.
Then came the discovery that Mckinney
had under contract all the melons on the
at present There was nothing to do but
to lay down to the indisputable dictator.
and from thot tine on TO the present day
the prices have gradually advanced. back
tn $40 and sS4 per 100 or from l25 TO $3.50
per dozen to s.. 80 TO $500 per dozen.
Mr.. Mckinney has had thirty-thre car,
this week-all, with the possible exception
of three cars, that arrived in Kansas City
When he closed up last night he had less
than one car left. and buyers We're clam
oring about his doors demanding his prize
and begging for the first pick. MS the mel.
ons We're running down into "culls' Com
petitors who only few days ago had Ilea
~ OF stock and met his cut in prices were
among his customers, and they seemed
only too glad TO pay his eXorbitant "retuil'
prices. as they had orders 10 FIJI.
There is no danger of a melon famine
as Mr. Mckinney has several cars on the
road that will got in some time tomorrow
he Texas supply is nearing the close OF
the season. but the Arkansas fruit is he
ginning to ripen and will he IN Kansas CITY
In a few days AS soon as IT begins n
come in the corner" viii be broken and
the prices will again go dowa to a rcasOua-
lie point in keeping with the season
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Colorcd IinntiNts.

The Lincoln Trinity association had a
very lively session y s;erday Rev. E. W.
D. Isaac. ell or of he Baptist Star, Dali
las. Texas, preached an able and eloquent
sermon las, night.
Rev. J II, Garrett. u. D.. principal OF
the Houston academy, presented an able
report on education. Houston academy is
very flourishng school. establ shed by
,hc colored hapusts, with The assistance
Il their white friends in Houston and else
y he-e. Joshua Watson. Rev j. Yates. d.
Williams ard S. Somerville are the trus
tees Of this school.
The association elected the following as
officers Rev. D. L. Whitley. modera; or :,
Rev Vim Freeman. vice moderator: Rev. z
A. Shake, tie Rotary; Mrs. a. c. Myam.
corresponding secretary; Rev. s. II. Fran
els treasurer; Rev. W. l.. Jackson. mis-
sonary. The officers OF the Sunday school
convention are: Rev. II. G. Hurd. presl
dent: Mrs V President, clerk; Mrs. NJ. j.
Lewis. treasurer,
The pulpits will be filled BY the able
men. Rev. + G.. Davis at Wesley chapel
at p. m, Bethel at p, M. Rev. E. ".
d. Isaac at Antioch during the day.
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NciGhborhood str,v ma,

inspired by the lovely moonlight nishts
ias' week neighborhood straw ride was
INDUCED IN Thursday evening by the young
people OF Texas avenue In the vicinity OF
Hamilton and chartres streets. With a
few Invited friends they drove ont Harria.
ohrs road TO Deepwater the stopping
Ioint, where the refreshments were ser, ed,
After an hours pleasure the return trim
was made. reaching home at midnight. The
participants were Miss Lacy Roos. Miss a
Ella and Lucy Blaffer Misses Alice and
Emma Moulder, Miss Annie Buckley, Miss
es i'at'y and May Englc. Messrs Max,
PHILIP and Jake Engle.. Abe. Gus and
Adolrh Roos Messw. Charles and julius
l.ililenthal, Mr. Iris Buckley, MIR. Harrison.
Mr.. Sandow Mr. Blaffer, Gus Blaffer. Mr..
and Mrs. Hardy, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Il. Car
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DE PELCHIN FAITH HOME.
sumo Additional Donations and Of
frrs Of AssI.I mn,


Do Pelohln Faith Home association 4.
one OF the city institutions that has de-
olded not to take any summer vacation.
There are now nineteen children in tho
home. ali who can be accommodated this
bulfry weather There are many plans dis
ousaed for tho raising Of funds to nnisb
the building.
Last week We had the bale OF cotton and
express charges. making with Mr.. Rice's
donation and the proceeds OF game OF base
ball on Saturday ts6s.50
rms week We have the 81 before mem
TONED IN The Post. $40 donated by aye
Unknown friends, 81 from Mr. j. Sans and
some brick bat money
we have In prospect 10 per cent OF the
prohts ari@ing from the advertisements SO
cured for souvenir Of Houston now betny
prepared, and 10 per cent from the sale ~
these books. We hope for more brick bat
money each week
When the baseball club returns we hone
10 announce the date OF the game TO be
played by league clubs.
letter from the secretary OF the Plast-
crers' union saying they would renew tho
oner made over year ago to do all plas-
tering In the new building was received
win enthusiasm and a vote OF thanks ten
dored the union Such offers OF practical
assistance are very encouraging. We thank
all who aid in our work.
Mrs ]. y Beatty.
secretary De Peichin Faith Home Assooia-
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QUESTION OF AUTHORITY.
important Decision Rendered by
Judge Speer

Atlanta. Ga, July IA decision of
much interest throughout the South was
handed down BY the United States court
Judge speer. today, in the case of Fielder
" Hehre, against the Austin Corbin Bank
Ing company OF New York. The plaintiffs
represented the Corbin company in the
south and as their agent loaned out be-
tween s2.OoO,O00 and $4,000 900 IN small
sums to farmers and planters in Texas
Arkansas Louisiana. Mississippi. Tennes-
see Alabama, Georgia and North and
sou'h Carolina. The tragic death of Austin
Corbin left the affairs of the banking con-
Germ IN somewhat unsatisfactory condi-
tloii; and Thomas ]. Fielder applied for n
receiver to look after the company's in
,erests In the South The receiver wa,
Granted, but the Northern bankers refused
70 pay attention to him, and TODAY IL was
taken into the United States court. Judge
speer granted an order requiring that ali
pooks and papers OF the corporation for
.he past ten wears be brought South and
uehvered to f. p. Willngham at Macon
lne recently appointed receiver. The com.
pahS is given thirty days in which TO com
DIV with the order.
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WHY DISCRIMINATE?
GET THE MOST DURABLE PAVE
MENT POSSIBLE FOR THE MONEY.
A Two Yesrs Guarantee for Brick
Lets Down the Bars for an
Inferior Pavement.

81 have not noticed" observed eiu-
zen who has been taking somc interest OF
late in the street paving work. that the
las, speciacaaons for street paving pre-
pared by the engineer and submitted D!
the council to the board OF pubic No1Ks
contemplate any change as the diserim!na'
ton made against asphalt in The way OF
guarantee. not so much a DISCRIMINATION
agains, asphalt as a letting down oil tne
bars for a most inferior character Of BRICK
why should asphalt be required TO give
q Ave years guarantee and brick only two7
The city Is presumed to be trying to get
the most durable pavement possible. Then
why such O riulculously low guarantee as
10 the lasting qualities OF briekf And
why require guarantee OF five years for
asphalt and only two for brick, except
simply as discrimination?
II this is an admission that aspha4t is
two aud 4 half times as durable as e9ick,
hence should be required 10 last Two and
a half times as Ions. then !. Is an arsu-
neut In favor OF asphalt and an asphall
pavement costing two and 4 half times as
much as brick would be Of equal yaiue
this kind OF reasoning were logical.
Five years is not an excessive suaran-
tee FOR brick. and brick pavement that
can not be guaranteed to- that length OF
time Is rot worth having.
cot course, Il Is not contemplated that
paveren;s are expected 10 iis!n;egrate at
the expiration Of the time .or which they
are guaranteed. The guarantee IS simply
10 induce the use Of frst-class material
and !. the guarantee Is the only recourse
The city has reserved Ii securing 2 first
class material on brick. the result may |
prove very disastrous.
would Ike to SEQ the board OF public |
works look into this question Q. guaran- !
tee. There is no reason that can see tor |
the discrimination. and not less than |
fve-year guarantee should BE required for |
both characters Of pavement"
The Inhibition against asphalt was
partially raised when The unheefd o, DEPTH |
o. material vas cut down 10 reasonable /
figure end uow let rs 80 q step turther !
and make the guarantee the same no, that |
q hve-ysar guarantee will bar asphal, as I
understand the asphalt people here are .
perfectly willing 20 give that guarantee.
ont brick that is expected 20 last bur two !
years IS not worth putting In pavement /
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HOUSTON SUMME:R NORMAL.


''' 'p'h rhiS ~ una ClOsc An.
gust IL.
The executive committee Of the Houston
hummer normal is exhaust!rg every avail
able means 70 make the normal success.
Tie use OF the c5lored high school. which
has thu latest modern school facilities and
Is well ventilated, HIS been procured and
an able and very efficient corps OF instruct
ots lected. That interest Is being mani
Tested to have all who may attend bene-
fitted IS evidenced in that the following dis
tinRuished educators have been invited to
address the normal a. follows: Hon. W. s.
sutton, pedagogy Professor W. W. Bar
nett, reading; Dr. W. II. Scott, physiology
and hygiene. Hon. h. l.. James optional
DR. j. II Garnet. English language; Hon.
w. T, Brown. citizenship; Or. d, j. Hull,
moral science.
That all may be equally benefited and
get the full value Of the normal. the COM
mittce IeTs.sts n; each person desiring
T. attend ma'r. culate the first day.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-18

On last Thursday night a party OF young
people rendered a surprise party to Miss
Sallie Evans OF Jackson. Tenn, who II
visiting her aunt and uncle. Rev. and Mrs
j Il Sears of 1872 Austin street. In the
course of the evening Miss Evans, who Is
fine elocutiouist. delivered two recita-
tons. entitled. Mrs. Beams Courtship,'
and Seeing Things Mt Night" The usual
games were INDUCED in aud refreshments
served. after which the party dispersed
thanking Rev. and Mrs, Sears Tor an even
ing OF which all will have pleasant recol
lectiOns.
Those present were Misses Salie Evans.
Alice Monroe, Lizzie Work. Miller, Eyie
Jamlson. Florence Townsend. Mary Hotch-
kiss. BERTHE Roberts. Annie Roberts. Geor-
gle Crowder, + II. Germond. Edith Fisher:
Mossrs. Bell. ED Jones', Jnck Bonatzo. l..
lllg. r. Maxwell, l.. Williams. II. Fisher.
Bruce Ferguson. J. II. Monroe. W. p,
Ferguson.
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THE DEATH ROLL.
BODY BURIED AFTER BEING HELD
NINETEEN DAYS.
Death of Well Known German.
Alex Dictrich-An Infant Dies at
1913 Terry street.

Joe Stephenson. the International and
Great Nor,hern telegraph operator who
died in this city on June 20. and whose
body has since been held by Ross &
Wright with the hope OF finding relatives
OF the deceased. was buried yesterday in
the city cemetery.
The body had. OF course. been well en-
balmed else it would not have kept this
long, particularly under the climatic in
fluences :hat have prevailed since Steph-
enson : death.
Why did YOU bury the body at all after
holding 1t this long," asked a reporter
addressing himself to Undertaken Wright.
Simply 10 get it out OF the way re-
Piled Nj. Wright 1t was a splendid
test OF embaimiug. The body was no;
keUt ca Ice or In a refrigerator. but out
IN an open space in the coffin rom. where
the breeze could strike 1t whenever there
was any and when the body was buried
,odav it was as free from decomposition
as the moment that life left"
Alex Dietrich. we'll known German
Of Houston. aged 60 years. died yesterday
at 80 a. m. at his home. 2209 Center
street. The funeral Will take place at 3
o'clock this afternoon. interment in the
German cemetery.
The deceased leaves a wife and a grown
son. the latter an employe Of the Southern
Pacific company
John n. Hoyal aged s months. died AT
noon Yesterday at 1913 Terry street. and
VIII be buried at o'clock this afternoon
IN GlcnWDod
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LIKED his PICTURE.
A Denver Woman With n Fortune to
Marry u Stranger.

New York. July 16 "A dispatch to the
journal and Advertiser from Corning.
n. Y. saws;
a. II Olney OF Gibson. a suburb OF this
city. left for Denver last evening TO be
married. He had been cured by patent
medicine of some ailment and had written
testimonial to that effect which the pro-
prietors OF the remarkable cure had used
as an advertisement. accompanied by a
large picture OF Mr.. olney.
He got a letter from d Denver woman,
who said. Judging from his picturs, she
would like 10 marry him. stating that she
respondence she became impatient and
again wrote to Mr.. Olney. enclosing SIS
for him to come on at once and get mar
ried
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mens at Forrest Park. beginning this a.
t.rhcon AT $3.50 and tonight at 80 O'Clock.
~, sreAaity performance will be given
wednesday anf Friday nights and next
sunday matinee and night. b. A. RAN
aciph. neeromancer; Cricket Colby, SOU
'Ne' VIII Colby, comedian: Frank Col
by, songster. and Harry Randolph. iugrler.
will furnish the attractions
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Committed without Hail.

Charles Griffin, colored. was yesterday
morning bound over 10 the criminal dis
triet court by Justice Hill without bond on
a charge of rape The crime OF which no
% accused occurred on February IA last,
His victim T. Anna Maria Iamson a
bright looking little colored girl under 10
years OF age, who Will shortly become
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-18

contract for the erection OF a new county
jail to be built at Anderson at cost OF
1000. To be constructed OF bricK' hhisn
ed in rock and TO be fitted with the latcs,
improvements, the same to be completed
and ready to be turned over TO the county
by January !. 1898. The contract was
awarded TO L. T. Noyes OF Houston who
gave bond OF $4,000 for the faithful per-
for,nance Of the work
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Miss Ellen Terry doesn't like this pic
ture. She insists that 1t makes her look as
though she We're old-a thing which Irv-
.ng's leading lady refuses to acknowledge.
in spite OF the fact that she is grand
mother. The famous actress further de-
clares that the photographer gave her a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-18
AtInntn Woman, mission

Miss Lizzie o. Thomas. a prominent
young Atlanta woman. and member of the
editorial staff OF the Sunny South, is leav-
Ing her home to take charge OF female
mission school in Hiroshima. Japan. Miss
Thomas contract is for five years.
The institution is one OF the largest in
that country, under the direction OF the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-18

Deputy Sheriff Archie Anderson left last
night for Terrell. taking with him Mary
Anderson who was recently adtudged in
sane In the county court. She is being
taken TO Terrell to DO placed in the asy-
lum.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-18
BuiIding Permits.

The following building permits were is
sued yesterday by City Engineer Guerin-
ger;
George Schooling. to build fence on Har-
rington and Common streets; $50,
DR.. u. p. Davis. play house, MCGOWAN
and Fannin: $40.
James a. Baker Jr,. fence on Commerce
street; $40.
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MISS LIZZIE THOMAS.

board OF missions OF the Methodist Epis.
copal church The pupils are all Japanese
girls who are given thorough Instruction
In English as we'll as Japanese.
There are now ninety-three scholars en-
rolled. The faculty consists OF three Eng
fish teachers missionaries from America.
and four japanese teachers. graduates from
this school. which was founded fifteen years
AGO.
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UNCLAIMED EXPRESS pACI<,crs
List OF packages remaining on hani al,
Wells. Fargo & Co.'S for the week ending

List OF packages remaining on hand ar
Wells. Fargo & Co for the week ending
SATURDAY July H. 1887:
j. y. An4S. :. i, Alien, Am. Loan "
law. Co. James Butte, W VI Butler. e
Bergman W. ". Gamble. X. Chapman Is
ne Naienc1, Il. l.. he Val. j. u. Don
aldson q Davis. J. W Forman T X.
1oldins, P a. Harris. Bessie Hughes. l..
Hennessy f. Jones' z r. Johnson. l.
koehil, a, T Lucas, Llndord Bros y
= Lamar Mary McGowau. l.. " Martyr.
i b. Percy 81 Packard. j. Ridley II e.
Eeese' .. scheafcr II. Singleton Humble
spencer l.. Scott, :, L. sikss /
r. snilf, c b. Slavin. i. a Taylor. W
T. Taylor Pat Turncy. George Il Under
wood. T. Vincent " J. West j. R
Watles.
List OF packages remaining at tho Amor.
lean express office for tho week en.,nr
yesterday.
Professor Charles A,hertou. +. w. Row
ess' Mrs, Burnet p. c. Coupland II n
CINE. j. ". Chandler. D. b. Cherry II 7
I,annebaum w. H. Farraud. $ Grafton ioI
MIS- Horn, \ Howell. NJ. A. Hodtin ;,
marr's' Mrs Ida Henry, d. A. Hughes ~
.ler"N houston Barrel aud Cietgrc Fac
,,ofy' NJ. j. Kennedy, Milton Leake. j @
La1drnm t2l. p. g. Lawrence, Eva Me-
nN',ne Is ~ Nathews Henry Moore. A
u Murphree. William Nealc FIoyd Ont
T. A. Pane Mrs a. G. Rabb. Z L. ReddicS
\. g. Shell. w. d. Nmwagenen, H. d.
List OF packages remaining on hand at
the Pacific Express compauys office for
the week ending Yesterday
y o c. Attken. Lizzie Adams. Mis-, V
Anderson, a. Brood " l. bradbury Tali-
i = "a Perfume CO.. William chaplen. II.
Me-, '1apIn' r. f. Collier. + /. Garner,
!; h!ng r. v Montague julia Marks
Nm; MeMi Han; j. Z Pace. Tom Rnngc. C6ar,er
: InSl'y reNas Gee Light and Heating co
Samuel Walker. w s little. ''s W.
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OnIy Pcbble, Etc.

Chlldress Star.
Tho Houston Post. the only democratic
daily of any consequence 10 the 6tats. =
= fawos e ~ kylao1aea anaDe1eAk
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Inscrutibie providc.oe.

cuRby Rustler.
me ways Of Providence are too mystic
r'ous Tor us. In the Northern States good
nonsss people have been dying from tha
ssSr1e aaAt ed n, ornS 10 esoansS
44h4ne 11on 4 w y. q Va y
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mouth and nose not at all as pure ana
delicate as her own, and this is a further
cause for her aisapproval, Miss Terry has
been trying 70 recall all the pictures OF
this pose which have been scattered about
London. but she has not been entirely sue
cessfui
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PROF. w. w. BARNETT
IS RECOMMENDED by THE COUNTY
SCHOOL BOARD.
Board to Meet to Consider the Pro.
posed Amendment to the Conatitu-
ton Affecting the school Fund.

At the last meeting OF the county school
board the following resolution was sub
mitted and adopted
Resolved, That we, the school trustees
OF Harris county. do hereby recommend
Professor W. w. Barnett for the position
e superintendent OF city schools, as he Is
caple. deserving and is one OF our own
home men
Resolved, further. That we hear with re-
greet that there is probability OF an APP
pcintment being made from another city
which We consider wrong In principle and
practice, and 1t should not be tolerated
without at least an effort on the part OF
The residents OF Houston and Harris coun-
y TO prevent 1t, and We hope the city
council Will not confirm the appointment
OF any non resldsnt nomination.
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The equity board will meet again On Sat-
urday, July 81, 10 consider the consttu-
tiorai amendment to be voted upon on Au-
gust 3. which contemplates an amendment
T. article IL OF the state constitution 10
wall e bonds held by the State as an in
Ntstmt mt Tor the permanent school fund
There are l20 county school trustees,
three for each OF the forty school districts
IN III, cyun;y, and as this proposed ameul-
ment TO the State constitution is but little
Understood, d full ats ndanoe OF the boai d
is eNpectd 20 be present at inis meeting so
20 10 lie advised fully to the terms of the
proposed amendment that on their return
they may notify their ns,ituens how 10
vote
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JAN Contract Clo.rd.

Navssota. Texas. July l6-.-Late yester-
day evening ths commizsisnsrs' court
snaainealely peeeet g esaez "a e,eea1 !,
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE

fiSNFIIN IN IVTtI.
Tug Keyser and barge Regulator. Fowler
e McNiiie.
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CLEARED FOR GALVESTON.
IS Darien. Liverpool via Colon, June IA
Sch Daisy Farlin, New ork. June ~,
So Miami. New York. July 10
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Reading kilograms by Sound.

The late Charles L. Chaplin was prob
ably the first man to read telegraphic
messages by sound. When he was in
charge of Cornell's line from New York
to Erie the lettered dial was universally
used. but he taught himself to read
the messages by sound. The operators
under him had been in the habit of
sending private messages over the wire,
and it was impossible to stop them.
Finally an operator tried to get excused
for a days fishing. He telegraphed to
the operator in Mr.. Chapin's office,
asking to get Mr.. Chaplin to let him off.
Mr. Chaplin was sitting with his back
To the instrument when the message
came in, and, without turning around,
be said to the operator: Tell him mol"
The man was so surprised that he AL
most fell off his chair. Eventually Mr..
Chaplin divulged his secret, and now
reading by sound is universal.