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The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11


too. rarely commend "a LOOK mighty but this
comes so nearly the ideal book Of its sort that /
am glad 10 write thus about it,"
superintendent J. B. Brown bore testimony
as follows:
ave are using Brander Matthews Introduction
to the study Of American i:erature as a text.
book In this county, with great pleasure and with
great success All the teachers and pupils like il
and take delight in reading and studying the book
1t is creating real live interest in the study of
American authors and their works"
The action OF the San Francisco board in the
adoption of these two books is moreover
thoroughly vindicated by the unanimity with
which similar action is being mad by other
boards oil education, among which are those
the cities OF Los Angeles, Oakland, Stockton !;
the counties Of San Diego, Fresno, Del Norte
Santa Cruz Los Angelo S and score of others
Now, in conclusion, let me say tit was not
necessary for me, as suggested in Sundays
time, to "insist that these books shall be
used" The State law insists upon that, and
thus protects parents. the schools and the
children against the change of them for
any others, as 1t does against the change of
any and all books once adopted Until the lapse
of four years from the date of such adoption A.
and even then only 'by competent authority
and in accordance with ell the forms of law in
such cases made and provided
Furthermore, have yet 10 hear of one sim
gle parent of any children, either of the two
City, from he date of the adoption OF these
books for use therein-nearly one year ago
until to-day, objecting to their purchase; nor
has word OF any such complaint come TO my
knowledge from any other place where they
have gone into use. The books themselves
furnish the best possible excuse and argument
for their adoption tor use in that portion OF
The curriculum of the grammar school, and in
that subject, for which books of some kind had
10 be adopted. These books are welcome
guests in every family into which they co. and
prove OF great interest and profit TO every
me N ber of such family.
Thanking you in advance for the courtesy
which hope you will extend in the publica-
ton of this communication, am, most sin.
cerely yours, FRED N. CAMPBELL.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11

Elegant Western Addition Home.
NV. corner (No. 2900) Bush and Lyon sts.
elegant NJ odern residence of 16 rooms and bath
house finished in ural woods: porcelain bath
elegant b.lliard-r tot 25x75 feet. Terms
Cash above mortgage of $4,000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09
DICK BOWLING CAMP.
THE ANNUAL MEETING AND ELI.c.
TON.
err Philip Fall Made Adjutant.
other Officers.

Old soldiers. or at least those who wore
the gray during the late unpleasantness,
were largely in evidence last night at
the city council chamber, the occasion
being the annual meeting OF Dick Bowling
| camp.
Commander Beavens presided and Of
ficer OF the Day Harry b. Johnson acted
as adjutant.
Going Immediately into the election of
officers. Messrs. c. C. Beavens and b..
X. Warner were nominated for COM
mander.
Mr.. j. l.. Mitchell, after nominating
Mr.. Warner. asked Commander Beavens
| IL 1t were CT 'ect that b. preferred being
| adjutant to commander.
| Captain Beavens replied that while he
would willingly serve at any post of duty
to which the camp would assign him.
| yet In so much as he had gone so far
| into the Mac Stewart movement. all re-
mttances being ordered sent to him, he
thought that on this account chiefly II
, might be to the best interest Of the camp
| to continue In that office.
| Mr.. Mitchell then withdrew the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Warner.
| Mr.. Johnson did not altogether favor
the action taken by the camp in the Mac
| Stewart case. but said he: THE matter
| has gone too far to be recalled, and
guess well have to make the best of 1t. -
| Mr.. Warner thought that Mr.. Beavens
should be reelected so that he could carry
out what he had undertaken in the Mac
| Stewart matter.
On motion of Mr.. George Hermann,
Mr. Beavens was reelected commander by
reclamation.
For first lieutenant commander b. r.
Warner was nominated and elected by
| reclamation.
For second lieutenant commander Harry
| b. Johnson was elected by reclamation
despite his protest that he had rather
remain officer Of the day. as very little
was expected OF him in that position
| For adjutant it was suggested that. as
| the duties were onerous, salary be at
tached to the office. but upon the sug-
| gestion of the commander that the camp
| was not In position to incur this eX-
| pense, the suggestion was not carried out
and Philip ii. Fall was nominated to the
position and elected by reclamation.
| Other officers were elected as follows:
Ensign, William Hunter. re elected: quar-
termaster, August Schiling, reelected
officer of the day. j. L. Mitchell, chap
lain, w. V. r. Watson, reelected; sur
geon. Or. X, G.. Turner. re- elected vi
dette George II. Hermann; mascot Master
Branard, the little soh of Comrade George
| Branard.
At the conclusion OF the election MI.
| Warner on behalf OF Mayor IL. B. Rice
presented the camp with handsomely
volume, entitled "The Confederate Soldier
in tho Civil War" 1t was a handsome
appropriate and valuable gift.
There was a suggestion as to the In
dorsement by the camp Of the history OF
j. Williams Jones for use in Southern
schools, and after some other discussion OF
matters OF minor interest the camp ad-
| jOurned Hi5
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09
CITY DREVIlIEs.

W ). Browning, the walking evangelist
continues 10 address tbs pcople nIphti .
AT the corner of Congress a nd FAnnin
Mrs. NJ. T. Bryan. secretary pro tenn
announces that there is at Faith Home
Tor adoption Il healthy two months old
baby boy. W"
There are undehvered telegrams at tn,
western Union Telegraph Office. III Main
street, Tor James Beaumont, Mrs, Elfnr
H. n, Fitch, Charles Il, Hillary. Max Herr
ana w. Van Amerengon,
II IL the intention OF tho persons ham
ding the joint picnic OF the Hlbernlans
Emnet Rifles and Emmett Council To OK !.
tend an Invitation to all the Hlbernian
organizations In the State.
The Butchers Protective associntlon
met last night In Saengerbumd hall, with
forty members present. The stockmeu
met with them and gave assurances that
thcy would lend their assistance In carry
ing ont the purposes OF the butchers or
ganization.
John Randolph died at 5,SC o'clock yes-
teruay afternoon and the funeral will take
place at O'Clock this afternoon from the
residence $50 Jackson street lnterment in
hollywood cemetery. MIR. Rnndolph was
the father of Mrs. DR.. Griffin and r., T..
Randolph.
Manager W. H. Marshall of the South.
western Telegraph and Telephone com
pahy' - arranging to put pay station OF
| tho company In at Drummer. The city was
at once time connected by nhone viii,
drummer, but the line was taken out. ON
the petition of citizens the convenience
Will be restored
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09
Personal .fENTION.

4
| Senator y. A. Ailee OF Laredo is in tho
city.
Ed Mororcy leaves today for Sonora.
Mevicu.
Judge Mann Of Galveston was in the city
Yesterday.
Claude 4 Wiley was registered yester-
day from Tyler.
DR.. Il. II. Gardner of BellviEe was In
the city yesterday.
j A. Woc,drdgc and wife are In the
city from 81 Louis.
w. +. Stafford OF Victoria was among
yesterday vistcrs.
Dr. Robert McF,lroy has returned from
fen davs VISIT to Marlin.
Mrs A II Spcnco has not yet recov-
cred frcsn ner recent Illness
Misses Lulu Hoy and Adah Chapman
are spending several days IN Liberty.
A. l.. Dolsfn. advance agent for THE
FlpwrrY' company was a guest Mt the
Caut,ol Yesterday,
Rev. j. r Robbins left yesterday on the
International and Great Northern fast
mai for Nashville.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Fitze of Living
ston. who rave been visiting the city. left
last night for home
Presley X. Ewing has returned with his
family, after months absence In the
mountains of Colorado.
NJ ss Lizzie Moroney left yesterday for
Philadelphia, after u very plea SAINT visit
to her brcthti. r. Morotey.
C1'cnd John Quick Of Galveston was up
Yesterday from the Island City visiting
some OF his old friends OF Dick Bowling
camp.
Miss l.. zw!eb left yesterday for New
York over the international and Great
Northern 70 purchase fall stock OF goods
Tor her m llincry store,
Miss Mabel Keehor Render has return-
cd home after pleasant sojourn In East
TexAs. She was absent six weeks during
which time she was greatly improved In
health
Miss Willie 4. Webb Of 2go2 Smith street.
Fair Ground addition, has gone to CAL
weston to spend few weeks with her
uncle aud aunt. Judge and Mrs. w. r.
Austin.
Mrs. j. NJ. Burton left yesterday over
the International and Great Northern for
New York, whcf" she viii meet her
daughter. Miss Josie, who Is returning
from Europe.
Mr.. u. W. Hut, hinson returned yeatcr-
uaV nom a VS., 70 Bryan accompanied
VIII be al home 10 friends at ll0i Travis,
corner OF Lamar
Mr.. Cherries Bender, Sr. ana SON. Mr.
FRANK Bender. arrived in the city ycstcr-
day. Miss Maude Bender acCompa-
neu them, after "A visit To her grlnn-
parents in Polk county
Mr.. 7. Il. Mcimnis OF Dallas returned
home las night after spending several
DAYS ln the city With his son and MIR. and
Mrs, Ai4cttee aud Mr. AMI Mrs. c. Grune.
w.eiH, Mr. McEnhs Is president of the
h,1,"S 1o"nerase company ana viii prob
near Liberty, $50 ""'4'''Ss
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09
SHORT SOUTHERN STORIES.

CONVENT. La There was horrible
murder on the Hester plantation. Mr.,
ulrich CopponneX, the manager of the
nlantatfcn was shot down by Willis Mil
Ter, deslp rate negro. who had been driv-
en- off the Plantation several times. Miller
was one of the worst characters in the
ne,ghborhood. Among the field hands he
was fearo for his brutality.
CAMDFfI, Aik.-Careful Investigation
shows thai the cotton crol Is much short
er than has been heretofore thought.
rhere VIII not re half crop realized.
The cr@n Is being rapidly gathered
SANDERSvILLE Miss.-While AT work
IN his held. Ben Graham, an old resident
held ana 2 verdict rendered showing de-
ceased to have come to his death by TAX
ing poison with suicidal intent
MONROE. La,-Sherin d. A Jaclss,n
is making all the necessary preparations
Tor the hanging of Patrick Paine. the wife
murderer next Friday. He has le. the
cJntrnct Tor the construction of the p,l-
lows, Paine s as indifferent to his fate
us ever alb shows no Signs OF weakening.
BIRMINGHAM. Ala About o,c,oct
IN me morning Miss Annie MiIlstead a
guest at th- home of james Veash al Ox-
moor, WSs awakened by some one NJ :
tempting " choke her. When she opened
ner eyes she belelo big black ngro
fs,anaing ry her bed. She screamed loudly
Tor helm. when tne negro sprang out az
the open v ndow by which he had entered
ana He'd, II IS thought the Cnan was Rob
fN'''ss. Wild murdered woman three
months aSo ali Rrookside, and has since
attempted assaults on several others and
terrorized various communities here
aooets' a rosse Is In pursuit with dogs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09
AFTER LONG SUFFERING
Mrs. Percy Allen Passes Qutcry
AWAY,

Mrs. Percy Allen Passes Qutet'y
Away.
Mrs. Percy Allen, nee Ruth Dumble,
died at $3.50 o'clock Yesterday morning at
the old Dumble residence. a03 Crawford
street. corner of Prairie avenue, and will
he buried thence at 10 O'Clock this morn
ing. the interment to take place at Glen
wood.
The deceased was in the prime of life
being but rs years Of age. She was a
native of Houston the daughter OF the late
George Dumble. and a sister of Mrs. IL.
b. Rice. She was married about five years
ago TO Mr. Percy Alien. son of Mr.. sam
Allen. and as an issue of this marriage a
little girl. years old, is left to cam
fort the father in his great loss.
The deceased had been in bad health for
a year CIR more and during this t.aic had
been at San Antonio. but seeing that death
was near at hand and inevitable, she was
brought home about a week ago 10 lass
her last DAYS on earth among the scenes OF
her childhood.
She was loved by all who Knc,v her.
Her gentle and lovable disposition, her
Christian resignation in the hours Of her
last illness. the pure innocence Of her
Young life. were qualities that won for
her the love of all who knew her ard
many a heart will be saddened today aud
MANY tear will be shed when after Il g
service OF holy church her remains viii
be consigned to their last final resting
place.
The family has the sympathy OF a large
circle of friends and as q mark Of respect
TO Mayor II. b, Rice the city offices will
be closed this forenoon during the time
of the funeral.
The following have been selected as nall
bearers: +. A. Reichardt. =. y. Timp-
son, Ennis Cargill, Brock Hamilton, Aus
tin Miller and Tom Lucas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09
10 CLEAN UP The CITY.
Mayor Rlce Will Recommend That
Ttls BE Dome
As a PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE.
special meeting Of Council Friday
Morning-City Health officer NC
Elroy seconds Mayor Rice.

swhile DO not believe that there is the
least danger from yellow fever In Hous-
ton" said Mayor Rice, when questioned last
night by Post reporter as to the action
the city would likely take In meeting the
present cxigency. yet It might allay some
feGs upon the subject and Will certainly
be In the line Of q timely precautionary
measure to have tho city thoroughly
cleaned.
This will be benefit whether there be
yellow fever within 1000 miles Of us or not.
have already sent message to the coun'
Gil that would have been read Tuesday
night had there been meeting. recon-
mendIng the appropriation of $4,000 for
this purpose. There being no meeting Tues
day. the message was. Of couree. not read.
and In order TO take action as speedily as
possible, and that feeling OF safety may
pervade the community. shall call spe-
cial meeting OF the council for Friday
morning at 10 o'clock to discuss the situa-
ton in all its bearings and take immediate
steps to put the city in a first class healthy
condition"
DR.. Robert McElroy. city health phys-
clan. returned yesterday from Marlin,
where he has been for the past ten days
IN the interest of his health.
II have returned" said he, I'm conec-
quence OF the report Of yellow fever at
New Orleans. and while l do not believe
Houston is in any immediate danger from
the infection In consequence of the rigid
system OF quarantine established, not only
by the State, but by the local authorities at
New Orleans. in preventing the spread OF
the disease there, yet | think that under
existing conditions the citizens OF Houston
would be made 10 feel safer with some ef
fort made to place the city In a better
sanitary condition by cutting the weeds
and cleaning out the bitches, and | shall
recommend TO the next meeting OF the
council that at least fifty men be put at
this work at once. Had the authority to
act In the matter would do this without
waiting on the council but | have no au-
thority TO act Independently and will sub
NIT my recommendations as to what. In
my opinion. is the best thing to be done
under the circumstances | don't think
however. that there Ia the least occasion for
alaru,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09
THE RETAIL CLERKS
Hold Their Annual Meeting anH
Elect Officers.

Hold Their Annual Meeting ana
Elect Officers.
The Retail Clerks union. local No. s.
held their annual meeting last night, and
the election of officers being the CHIEF
thing on the programme. there was large
attendance.
Preliminary to the election IL was de-
cided to take vigorous steps In the interest
OF Sunday closing. that clerks, as well as
others. might have n day Of rest.
The election resulted as follows:
President. Il. r., Patterson (kiam's).
First vice president, c. II. Bonham
Drown 4 Coz
Second vice president, Joe Simon
(Hampe).
Treasurer M, j. Godfrey (Mistro)
Financial and recording secretary, T. o.
Bass (MstroO,
Representatives to the Labor council +.
G. Miller (Foley) NJ. Hutchinson (Kiam)
A. G. Hume (Levy Bros); Edison (Alke-
meyer.
Sergeants-at arms. E. Guerrin and L.
Mills (Mistrot).
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09
Cattle Movement Begin.

tort Worth, Texas. September Feed.
ers are beginning to be shipped from point.
west on the Texas and Pacific to the oil
Mills at Bonham. Alvarado and othe,
Places. one hundred cars will leave Colo.
tado City and It's vicinity the last part Of
this week 1t Is, as yet impossible to max,
an estimate OF the number OF cattle thai
VIII De shipped this year. as compared with
last year, but from present indications II
VIII be fully as large and possibly great
ly exceed II.
Inc stock thus far shipped from the ives,
is IN better condition than last years ship.
ments' OWING to the abundance Of grass
ON me ranges. They will consequently be
prepared Tor the market In shorter time,
and at less cost 10 the shipper than ire
cattle fed and shipped last season.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09
bishop GRANTS REASON
For Desiring to Hold the Anti
Lynching Convention mt Uouston.

For Desiring to Hold the Anti
Lynching Convention ut Houstun.
Ed Banks. vice president OF the Afro.
American Fair association. requested Tom
Richardson, secretary OF the Houston Bust
ness League yesterday TO wire Rt. Rev.
Abrahm Grant OF Philadelphia, pres.den,
OF the organization, and who is promoter
OF the anti-lynching convention, to hold
the meeting OF the same in Houston. The
associated Press dispatches of yesterday
SAID that Bishop Grant had several cities
In view Tor the meeting among them being
houston. Is presumed he viii desire Ia
convene the convention here when the no.
table coiored men are In Houston to at
tend the American fair convention
proposed Tor October next. Vice President
Banks says he thinks Rev Grant win re-.
ply favorably, as Houston would be very
desirable point to hold the convention
while the leading ,cclored men OF the coun-
try are assembled here In the interest Of
the Afro American fair.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09
Lookinr for Her Hu.bouI

Mrs. II. c.. Kliner arrived in the city
yesterday morning over the Texas and New
Orleans railroad from Shreveport. La, ex-
pecting to be met by her husband. BY some
chance they failed to meet each other and
the lady proceeded to the Union Labor hall
for information that might lead TO finding
her husband, he being a carpenter. but he
was not known to any one at the hall. Any
Information regarding Mr.. Kliner will be
appreciated by the wife II left at either
Union Labor hall or with Mr.. Charles
Backus, 1911 Congress avenue.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09
Low VACATION RATES.

The Queen and Crescent will ssll exc,,
SION tickets az low rates TO the mountain,
to September 80, inclusive. with sir.;
limit October 81, 1897. A~'
The Queen and Crescent route ofYers 4.
tourists this year the most perfect trair
service and appointments ever offered ths
eouthern travelling public. Through Pull.
man sleepsrs Of the finest aattcrn.
:spt!y g Your nearest Queen and Cree.
eeck ticket ngent tor rates and full infor.
- 4. =. Barnett,
S N. . =. =. New Orleans, e.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09
The Thirteenth Anniversary.

The Draws Bayou Gun club has decided
TO celebrate its thirteenth anniversary on
September IL and the following committees
have been appointed TO arrange the de-
tails
Barbecue committee-J. Jaeger, T,ec.
Dreyline. Il. Moffat. II. Tunly.
Reception committee--W. II. Telge,
Judge Shaw. j. Hirsch. w. Romln, w.
GoetZmann.
Floor committee-W. II. Telgc. II. NJ,
Curtin. II, Tuffly.
Shooting committee-W. II. Telge, VI. NJ.
Curtin, ]. Hirsch. Simon Roos, GecI ge
Ellis. Ed Dupree.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09

suicide during the night by shooting, was
found in the grounds of the palatial Gift
ton residence OF o. J. Watson yesterday
There were sensational developments in
the attempts to identify the body. 1t was
once Unidentified as that Of o. NJ Cahrnly
of Chicago. former secretary OF the Pres
byterian board Of aid for colleges. again
as that of Charles Ogle OF Rising Sun. Ind,
but neither OF these indentihcations were
correct The body Is still IN the morgue
unidentified. The suicide is evidently a
non resident and a man Of prominence.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09

habit Of going 10 the Globe hotel on Con-
greYs avenue, where. through the generosity
OF Mr. Sullivan. ne Ia given an occasional
meal from the kitchen, went there yester-
day afternoon and while in the kitchen he
conn. enced to vomlt blood very copiously,
and before relief could be secured he died :
The old man has daughter living IN
Houston. but no other relatives that are
known
Justice Fitze held an inquest and his
verdict was In accordance with the facts
as stated above.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09
For the New f,hn-.h

Last nisht Mrs. John Lockman gave
lawn partv at her home on the eoraer Of
San Jacinto and McGowan The proceeds
Of the entertainment are to be donated tn
the Sacred Heart church, An exceedingly
attractive programme was given aud those
who attended had good time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09

Mrs. c. II. Richardson OF Houston ave-
nue. is arranging for musical and liter
ary entertainment on September 20 ard
30 for the benefit Ct the Bayland C,phan
Home. The entertainment will be given at
her residence. and Will embrace the best
talent OF the city, both vocal. instrumental
and comic There will also be ianeing a, d
other amusements
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09
County Court.

The following are the proceedings of
the county court OF Harris county, Hon.
w. N. Shaw. Judge.
7. w. House ct al vs. o. C. Drew a,.
aignee; Judgment by agreement for s333. "a
~ per cent interest from December 8.
1894, and costs.
Frank Marsh VS.. Gulf, Colorado and
santa Fe Railway company. settled and
dismissed at defendants cost.
Central Trust company VS.. l.. II. Sloan
OF al; Judgment by default for S3lS. IA
ana per cent interest from May 9. 1897.
and costs OF court.
Jay e. Hunter VS.. II. T. d, Wilson.
defendant accepts service Judgment nv
default for plaintiff for si9S. gs and 9 per
cent interest from date and 10 per cent
attorneys fe,s.
W. A. Knox vs.. v. p. Woolley. sr.
dismissed at plaintiffs cost
!. q. McCarty ct al VS.. A. and G. Dunn
BILE; judgment for s29i,54.
John Super VS.. b. w. Shaw; Judgment
Tor $240.25
Union Carpet Lining company vs.. p
=. Calvert; judgment for s476.9l.
Ineo Keller VS.. #. p. Epperson; judg.
ment for s3l5.s7 and per cent interest.
q. T. Sayers VS.. NJ. Rowdybush ct al
Judgment for s224.l0 and foreclosure at.
tachment lien.
J. G. League vs.. Albert Peter; judgmen,
Tor $357,60 and costs.
DR.. J. l.. Cunningham w. F.. d. Mayo
piainun granted leave to file first sup
Elemental petition.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09
The Working womcu

The Working Women's Association. in
progress of organization met again last
night. at the Office of Mrs. Bette BRYAN /.
a constitution and bylaws was ,donted
and next Monday night meeting viii be
beld at Mrs. Bryan's residence for the
election OF officers
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09
|IRY ALIENS FOOT { ASE,

4 ~ 601flV n be shaken lnto tfe nfnea
- u W. oe9u .yslstR fses feel swollen ana
= ~ ~ elsf0 e2pily y you have
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-09
COiOrcd Mass Meeting

There will be colored mass meeting,
but white citizens are invited to De pres
emit at the Market Hall tonight to discuss
the holding In this city next wear of the
Afro American Fair. - az