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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-27
Express Companies Rcport.

Austin. Texas, October 26.--The Wells,
Fargo Co.'S express and the American
Express company, In accordance with the
law passed by the Twenty-fifth legislature.
have made their report to the railroad
commission fol- the year ending June 30.
1897. According to these reports The value
OF the property In TEXTS of the Wells, Far
go g. Co. is s73,6oi.S3, and that of the
American is S27, $50
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circuit Chascrs Left Memphis.

Memphis October 2.--rhe National BIZ
cycle circuit was forced to cancel one OF
It's dates In this city on account OF the
yellow fever. The two Memphis dates
were October Is and 20. The concluding
performances were to have been given
tonight, but. as stated. the races were
abandoned. Up to o'clock this after
noon II was not known that the races
were abandoned and the riders went
through their usual training. However,
sosue citizens had requested tihc ceunty
physician to issue an order stopping the
races, fearing that a gathering OF so
many people would give the disease an
UNUSUAL opportunity 10 spread. While th,a
order wns not officially made, the coli
scum management was advised that II
would be unw.sc to try to hold the races
tonight, and without any mandatory ac-
tior on the part of the health officers the
races were called on The National cir
lanta.
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Inspecting the First Division.

part of Houston and Texas Central Of
ficials composed OF ]. NJ. Lee. superinten-
dent and engineer, j. T. Mahl, engineer
Of maintenance ard way J. l. Boggs and
Frank Goodrich. engineers, and NJ. Il.
Rodgers. roadgnaster, left Houston yester-
day for trip of inspection over the first
division. They are expected In Houston
again today or tomorrow.
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OPEN TO THE WORLD.
De Soto and CnddO Parishes DAD
Will Relieve All Passengers.

The Houston East and West Texas yes
terday gave notice that Caddo parish
(shreveporD and the Parrish OF De Soto
I,ogansport), covering the distance Of their
road in Louisiana, had raised their quar-
lsntines against Texas and would permit
passengers having health certificates TO
stop there Heretofore the restrictions have
been such that people from Texas could
only pass through. This opens the Hous-
ton East and West Texas from Houston 10
Shreveport. with no restrictions excepting
health certificate not over twenty-four
hours old
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Lntonia Winners.

Cincinnati, October 26.--Latonia results
Five furlona--Meltcr. Tu2enhin, Bothle-
hem Star. Time 1;03li
Six iurlongs-Nriss Rossan, Momus. Ce-
ell. Time 116h.
Mile and seventy yaris-Lyllis. Pros
pecior. Belzaril. Time AS.
Mile and sixteenth. handicnp-Lou
Bramhlo, Madeline, Skate. Timo l:i1A.
Six furlnngs -l3tsghtie s.. Caddle c., Are
turos. Time I:i6.
Six furlongs--paeemaker. Carrie Lyle
Elsie ID. Time l:15is.
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Chicago. October @,--Ilarlem results:
Five furlongs-Peg Parks. Mary will
Alva's Pet. Time 1:osl4.
Six furlongs--Robair. Rem Waddcll Santa
Cruz. Time i:l6i,
Mile and MISUNDERSTANDING Berc.
kir Ii, Shepard, Time l.lT,
Seven furlongs - .Algretta. Professor
Snckett. Time l:2T.
Five and n ha'f furlongs- May, Abuse
Lady Callahan. Time I.07ii.
One MILEAGE Gold Band. Swords,nan.
Time 1.ilA,
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all tourist tickets sold from Texas to the
Southeast during tho season. The limits
expire October 81, but on account Of the
guarantees many have been doubtful Of
their ability to reach the State without
unnecessary and vexing delays. Those who
desire It, their tickets will be extended
until December 81. or II they wish to re-
turn at once tickets will be furnished by
st. Louis or any other Northern route.
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More Cotton Coming In.

The receipts OF cotton for the Houston
and Texas Central up to yesterday at ~
o'clock were 5i60 bales. The receipts for
the last few days have shown a steady in
crease, and while the road Is yet several
hundred bales behind the figure 'or this
time last year. the indications are that the
Increase will be greater during the next
snverl Uenka
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TripIet Record Lowered.

Philadelphia. October @.-The worlds
trplet record for q mile was lowered from
la Or 1:ii by McDuffce Church and Fow-
Ter In the face OF Il strong wind at Willow
Grove track The previous record WAS
made by Johnson Mertens and Kiscr at
Detroit, but as today's event was not IN.
der tho l.. A. w. sanction the new time
will probably not be recognized.
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Pn.nenxer Tnx pnid.

Austin, Texas, October 20. - The Rio
Grande and I'll Paso Railroad company to-
day paid the comptroller 1871. the same
being l per cent tax ON their passenger
earnings. amounting 10 S356s5, for the
quarter ending September 20. 1897.
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Arnn.n. Pn.s Ofacial. Arrived.

NJ. d. Monserrate. vice president and
general manager; G. w. Butcher. super
intendent Of motive power and machinery,
and w. Berry, superintendent OF roadway
and buildings, officials OF the San Antonio
and Arkansas Pass. arrived in the city last
night from San Antonio in Mr.. Monser-,
rates private car. They spent the night
IN Houston and will return to their Alamo
City headquarters today,
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THE NEW
MOTHER VAN COTT.

has Evangelist About to Build
Home for Rescued Women.
=. N. N. Van Colt, evangelist, pulpit
Y and friend of unfortunate women, 10
nwnt engaged founding an institution
khklll, N. y, to shelter the class to
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-27
Rain.torm at LuIing.

Liiing, Texas, October 26.~-A terrific
rainstorm began here at 1880 this morning
end continued for several hours. Al the
streams are booming and farmers report
heavy damage to unpicked COTTON. corn In
the fields and oat hay. A strong norther
is blowing with steady fall Of tompera-
tiire fI-
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Again In The Court..

Dallas October 6.--The Postal TeIe-
graph company today filed suit against the
Texas and Pacific Railroad company for
right to construct its line along the rail-
roads right Of way from Dallas to Fort
Worth. The Postal wires are being strung
along the Houston and Texas Central from
Sherman to Dallas They expect to open
an office here by November rs.
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Windsor Trnck Closed.

the bOokmakers has caused the sudden
closing of the Windsor track. The books
have been steadily losing of late, and last
night finally determined 90 Quit. although
the entries for this afternoon were made
and everything was In readiness for the
usual days sport
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DENGun AT sEGuIN.
Death Caused Much UncaAiness In
NctghbOrtnW Towns.

NcighborinW Towns.
Luing. Texas. October 26,--Tbe death al
Mr.. Frank Motto OF sogliln caused univer-
sal sorrow among n large circle Of friends
In this city As reported to The Post. fears
were entertained by many that Mr.. Motto
had yellow fever and the fact that his
brother, who waited upon him Is now sick
with fever, did not tend to allay the
alarm. The report Of Drs. lladra OF San
Antonio and Moore OF Saguin 10 tho effect
that MIR. Nolte died OF dcnguo. which fact
was communicated officially to Local
Health Officer Dir. N. Champion, has to 8
great extent quieted matters Many,
though. arc still very uneasy.
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CumberInnd Pnrk Winncrs.

Nashville, october Northumberland Park
summaries.
Five and n half furlongs-Enchanter
Tallahassee. Whatarlou. Time 1;0gM.
Five furiongsv-Our Chance, Seaport
Lucky Monday. Time 1.0lA
sever 6ur.ongs SIN W.. donation, High
Neon. Time n.
One miie-Bhghton. serf. Queon Safe
Tim. AZ.
Mfie and n quarter--Celtic Bard, Pete
Kitchen. IAttle Biilee. Time lA7n.
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southern Pacific Rates.

The Southern Pacific yesterday author-
lied the following reduced rates; For the
Southwestern Texas conference OF the
Methodist Episcopal church at cuero,
Texas. November to 5, one and tnira
fares for the round trip on the certificate
plan. For the General Baptist convention
at San Antonio. November TO IL. the dis
lance plan will apply: Houston rate, s5.se
and the Galveston rate IS 10. The usual
limit is given for each event
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grams from other roads show that the
ground as far north as Amarillo was well
moistened
In addition to the rain reports IL was
shown that there was "a general iull in the
temperature in North Texas. At Denison
the thermometer registered 66 degrees; at
Dallas, GA degrees, and at Ennis. ca de-
grees. All OF the night trains from the
west yesterday were delayed from ten min
utes to and hour by the weather.
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pied From swaIIowinw PIN.

Sherman. Texas. october 25.--The B.
year-old child Of J.. B. Naples. farmer
living near saddler. died Friday evening
Some ten days ago the child swallowed =
pin and has lived In great pain since. not
withstanding every effort vas made to
save its life. The lille sufferer died In
great agony
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OTHER HEARINGS SET

iexas, October 2G.--!The hearing
M raaircai commission on divi-
, III ss,a the Santa Fe and Texas City
m ,na 'Ioads on cotton. also that o;
n - 49, interstate and Texas and New
~ cotton, lumber and merchen-
oSu postponed until November 2.
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The Rain Was General.

Advices received at the Houston and
Texas Central headquarters up to p. m
yesterday show that the rain of yesterday
was general all over the State. There was
not point on the Central from Denlscu
or Austin but where rain fell. aad tele'
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BUSINESS MATTERS.


Colmesneil. Texas, October 26.--Yester-
day S, II. Meadows. merchant and drug
gist OF this place. filcd deed Of trust to
j. u, Stewart, trustee. Liabilities about
&inOO
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q .nternationai Business.

IA ' october 26.-The Interna-
|k,. p'ea' Northern business at this
y conn., eased so much here OF late
fts fsss,.y mas been compelled to in
eps,nies Tor handling the same.
j ksrs arrived last night and will
khir. oursng the fall season to do
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The Houston East and West Texas
through G. 4. Desaussure. general pas
senger and ticket agent Of The Memphis
and Charleston at Memphis, yesterday
made arrangements to extend the limit q
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no CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II 1t falls to
cure. 25c
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y b.tns arrive and depart from the Grand
n "a except the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
.SIfh have 4 depot In the Fifth ward. the In
~ n Great Northern. Gaive ston. Houston &
- and Columbia Tap. which use the Inter-
4 Great Northern depot on Congress ave-
n ~ LufkIn train on the Houston, East &
~. which leaves from and arrives Al the
ma road In the Fifth ward. All Missouri,
Y Texas trains pass the International &
|11T1besn depot
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rHB HOTELS.

uWLoR-RATEs $3.50 AND saW
D DAY. JAMES LAWl'oR PRO.
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Ent%rtained by the Elks.

Dallas. Texas. October ga reception
WAS rendered prominent Waiting statesmen
The herald., 1897-05-31
GOLD MINERS
The Convention Promises to Be a
Success

success
DENVER, Col, May 30.-The CORES
pondence at headquarters of the Inter
national Gold Mining convention, to be
held In Denver on July 7, and 9, elbows
that great interest has been awakened
throughout the entire United States,
particularly among practical mining
people and those interested in mining
enterprises. The delegations thus far
presented from the states are composed
of representative men of business and in-
dustries Delegates named in New
York city represent mining and financial
organization. Georgia makes enquiry
space for an exhibit from her
gold fields. California's delegations will
embrace many Of the noted mining mag
mates Of the country, and that state has
under consideration an extensive exhibit
of its mineral products, while inquiries
and applications for space are coming
in from many mining centers of the
west.
1t is now assured that the gathering
Will be an aggregate representation Of
the genius and wealth devoted to the
production. Of the precious metals in
North America, while representatives Of
the South American republics have given
assurance of their attendance.
The exceedingly low railway rates as
sure an immense gathering from the
east and west. Rates to the convention
have been fixed as followe: From Chi
cago $3.50, from st. Louis SO, and cor
responding rates for intermediate
points. Returning, to Chicago SIS, to ST.
Louis $3.50. Ample time is allowed for
excursions to all parts of the west.
The herald., 1897-05-31
funniest Aftermath

ST. LOUIS, May 30.-The combined
Turner's organization in this city united
at the fair grounds today in the largest
festival in the history Of the ST. Louis
district Fine weather brought out an
immense crowd, which was enabled to
view some Of the postponed events of
the national funniest held here during
the early part Of the month. On the last
day of the fest rain interfered with tho.
program and the mass exercises, which
were to have been the finest ever seen,
had to be dispensed with. Today 5000
Turner's, comprising men, women and
boys and girls, belonging to the st. Louis
societies, Joined in mass exercises, with
a very pleasing effect.
The herald., 1897-05-31
PARKER AT PRESCOTT
IRONED AND LODGED IN HIS
OLD QUARTERS
The Desperate Makes Promises Which
the Officers Will See Are
Not Kept

PRESCOTT, A. T., May S0.-A lit
tie after midnight Train Robber and
Murderer Jim Parker and Forger
L. c. Miller were lodged in the
Jail here, from which they escaped
three weeks ago today. They were
brought from Flagstaff by Sheriffs. Ruff
ner of this county and Cameron of Co.
conino. A big crowd, attracted by Curl
osity, gathered at the depot to see the
desperadoes, but as precaution against
trouble the train stopped near, Whipple,
where carriages were waiting. into
which the prisoners were hustled and
driven rapidly to the Jail. The crowd
became aware Of the move, and a rush
was made to the Jail before they arrived
Miller seemed badly frightened, antici-
pating being taken by the crowd, when
Parker, with volley Of oaths and OBJ
scenity, upbraided him for cowardice.
Parker acted with great bravado, and
asked the officers to drive them around
town for little fresh air. Parker mani
tests great hostility to Sheriff Ruffner,
and expressed regret at being unable to
kill him.
He told Cameron he would not hang,
nor would he be in court when it meets
In the fight with the officers on the
evening of his escape Parker was shot in
the leg below the knee. The wound was
slight, and Is now healed. He says the
Mexican was shot through the fleehy
part of the thigh, and more seriously.
Both the returned escapes and Thomp-
son and Rogers, charged with completely
in the train robbery, were heavily ironed
this morning. and will be kept in this
county till the cases are disposed Of in
court. Parker is more sullen and obsti-
nate than before, and refuses to talk
He boasts, however, that had Sheriff
Ruffner not found them when he did or
the way to Flagstaff that he would have
escaped from his captors within another
hour. Court meets week from tomor-
row. when the cases will be tried.
The herald., 1897-05-31
INDEX
TO TELEGRAPH NEWS

Pandemonium still reigns at the
state prison at San Quentin.
Train Robber Parker lodged in his
old quarters in the Prescott Jail.
Mexican soldiers join in strewing
flowers on the graves Of soldiers Of the
war Of 1847.
Governor Budd said to have decided
that Durrant must hang for the muir
der of Blanche Lamont.
Jimmy Hopes big bank robbery re-
called by an offer to return the bonds
stolen nineteen years ago.
Fancied security leads to neglect Of
levees along the Mississippi. A big
crevasse near Baton Rouge.
Chess champions prepare for inter-
national games; results on the turf
and diamond; Sunday cycling at San
Jose.
The tug Dauntless and schooner j.
D. Long reported to have landed a big
consignment of arms for the use Of Gu
ban insurgents.
Good progress has been made thus
far in the settlement of tariff sched-
ules, but sugar and wool rates promise
to cause long debate. The house only
meets today, and Simpson will con-
tinue to attempt to embarrass Speaker
Reed for failing to appoint commit
tees.
The herald., 1897-05-31
Cheap and Nasty

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, May 30.-It was
discovered this morning that the John
Harvard statue, located in the delta
Of Memorial hall, in the college yard at
Harvard university had been besmeared
with red paint during the night. proba-
bly, by students in celebration Of Har-
wards victory over Princetown yester-
day. The paint was daubed in patches
chiefly on the base of the granite found
alton, and steps were promptly taken
to remove it.. This is the second time
within five years that the statue has
been similarly treated.
The herald., 1897-05-31
A Battle Monument

WEST POINT, N. Y, May 30.-Many
distinguished officers Of the United
States army and other invited guests
have arrived to attend the dedication
ceremonies of the battle monument to-
morrow. Among the number are Sec
retary Alger Of Washington, Adjutant-
General Ruggles, Brigadier- General
John NJ. Wilson and General George S.
Greene, the eldest living graduate Of the
Military academy.
The herald., 1897-05-31
AN ANARCHIST PICNIC
Homestead. Riot Inciters Have Served
Their Terms

Their Terms
PITTsBURG, May 30.-An Anarchist
picnic at a grove near Glenwood today
was raided by the police and forty
seven men taken prisoners. The charge
against the prisoners is disorderly con-
duct and breaking the city ordinance.
prohibiting the sale of beer on picnic
ground. It is claimed lotteries were
also in operation and several rifles and
a large amount Of bullets were cap
tured, which the men said were to be
used in a shooting gallery which had
not been erected at the time Of the
raid.
The picnic was held in celebration Of
the release few days ago of Henry
Bauer and Carl Mold from the peniten-
tiary, where they had served four years
for melting riot at Homestead at the
time Of the big strike at that place.
Bauer and Mold, who were among
those arrested, say the action Of the
police is an outrage and somebody will
be made to suffer for It.
The herald., 1897-05-31
The Isthmus Railway

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, May 3d.
Charles Smith, the representative of an
English syndicate, who has been for
some time endeavoring to secure conces-
sions for the construction of freight
railway line across Nicaragua. terminal
ing at the best harbor on each ocean, in
opposition to the American company's
contract, left for London today. Charles
E. Nicoll, the British consul at Managua,
has given his Endorsement to a contract
with Nicaragua entered into by an en-
gineer to make a typographical survey
of the region Of the Rio Coco, in Eastern
Nicaragua.
The herald., 1897-05-31
CREDIT MEM
Will Hold a Convention About Bad
Debts

KANSAS CITY, May s0-Elaborate
preparations have already been made
by the local business men for the recep-
ton of the 400 or more delegates ex-
pected to be present at the second an
nual convention of the National Associ-
alton of Credit Men. to be held here June
g. 10 and II. The following named have
SO far been assigned places on the pro-
gram and have promised to attend: r.
G. Cannon, vice-president Of the Fourth
National bank Of New York, who will
deliver an address on Individual
Credits" John Field. president of the
Philadelphia Association of Credit Men;
Hon. j. L. Torrey. who will speak on
Bankruptcy Legislation;" Gilbert S.
Mann of Portland, Ore; v. B. G. Nc
Mechen of Toledo; Jacob Furth Of St.
Louis; O. L. Reddin and T. j. Ferguson
of New Orleans, and G. H. Hovey of
Chicago.
Unusual interest in the convention is
being manifested by credit men all over
the United States.
The herald., 1897-05-31
The italian Climbers

NEW YORK, May 30.-Prince Luigi
Amadeo of Savoy. duke of Abruzzi and
nephew of the king of italy, who
has come to America for the purpose of
ascending Mount st. Elias, left this
morning on special train via the Penn
sylvania road for Chicago. He was ac-
companied by his aide-de-camp. Chev-
alier Umbesto Cagne, Chevaliers Vitto-
rio Sella and Francisco Gonneila and
DR.. Fillipi He also takes with him five
experienced Alpine mountain guides.
The herald., 1897-05-31
The Tailors' Strike

NEW YORK. May 30-The big strike
of garment makers entered upon its
third week today. About $500 operators
whose employers have signed the new
agreement have returned to work, leav-
ing about 22.40O still on strike In this
city and vicinity. Leader Meyer Scho-
enfield today said there were many
omens of success for the strike and ex-
pressed himself satisfied that the op-
orators would not return to work un-
der the old conditions.
The herald., 1897-05-31
Halls Sentence

NASHILLE. Ten, May 30.-Yesterday
in the criminal court at Lebanon. in the
case OF the State VS.. W. Hall, the Jury
found him guilty of unlawfully receiv-
ing deposits, and fixed sentence
at five years in the penitentiary
The car will be appealed. Hall was the
cashier for the bank at Watertown,
which failed about a year ago.
The herald., 1897-05-31
ANCIENT PArxRr
Old Manuscripts Found in Egyptian
Rubbish Heaps

Rubbish Heaps
LONDON, May 30.-A great find Of
ancient papyri in Egypt has been made
by 0renfell and Hunt, who are working
in behalf of the Egyptian exploration
fund. At Behnesa many ancient rub
bish mounds yielded rich stores.
Among the papyri is leaf from a
third century papyrus book, containing
q collection of the sayings of Christ.
Some Of the saying are not In the Cos
pels, and others exhibit divergences
from the text Of the Gospels.
One hundred and fifty rolls, in many
cases several feet long, have been re-
tanned at the Gizeh museum and the
rest are on the way to England. Be-
sides the papyri a number Of coins. 200
inscribed tiles, bronze and ivory orna-
ments and other objects of the Roman
and Byzantine periods have been re-
covered
The herald., 1897-05-31
The Students Conference

PACIFIC GROVE, May 3o.-The last
day of the Pacific coast students con-
ference began its session with a joint
meeting of the heads of committees AMI
departments Of the work which was
held in executive session. At 10 a. m.,
a platform was given to the delegates
by Rev. DR.. MCLEAN of San Francisco,
on conservation. Committee meetings
and final conferences were held behind
closed DOORS This ended the morning
session.
The herald., 1897-05-31
The Pisan Panic

PISA. Italy, May s0.-The official re-
port of the disaster in the cathedral
yesterday upon the occasion of the un-
yelling of the image Of the Virgin, when
a candle fell, setting fire to the build
ing and causing a panic, shows that
nine persons were killed and twenty zone
others seriously injured. Most Of the
victims are women and all Of them res
idents Of Pisa.
The herald., 1897-05-31
A Whole Town Burned

CIIRIsTIANIA, May 30-The town of
Namsos, province OF North Trendhjem.
near the mouth of the Namsen river, on
the Namsen Fjord. west coast of Nor
way, has been entirely destroyed by
fire. The flames, famed by fierce
wind, spread SO rapidly that the 1900
inhabitants were unable to save even
their furniture.