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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-09
NEUROLOGICAL,

Lexington, Texas. March 8.
Mrs Meinhart. wife OF German farmer
living four miles west OF here. died this
morning.
BAII.EY - Alto. Texas, March 5-Mr.
Thomas Bailey, one Of the Oldest settlers
o, this (Cherokee) county, died al his nome
south of Alto last night
NDREWS-McKinncy, Texas, March D.
Mrs. Mary Ann Andrews. aged ~. died mere
today after a long illness. She left lam
ily OF grown sons. The remains VIII be
buried at Pecan Grove cemetery tomorrow
KoCH--IIearne, Texas. March Tine
remaing OF Jacob Koch. who died at Woot-
an Wells Friday, were brought 20 Hearne
vesterday and buried under the auspices OF
,he Knights OF Honor from the residence OF
Dr. l.. NJ. Bassctt
MISUNDERSTANDING, Texas, March
Mr.. Robertson. an old citizen OF Gran
bury. died yesterday al O'clock AFTER tey-
erai weeks Illness. 10 was So years Ola
and has been afflicted for three Or -FOUR
years. which affected his mind some times
MULTIPLICATION Texas, March
Al his home near Berlin this morning..
Nj Frederiehe Madeutzke died OF iockjaw.
Ssusod nv INJURIES received In runaway
IN mis- city on February 20. He was thrown
Tom his wagon and the wheels ran over
his head.
COMMUNICATIONS. Texas, March O.
Mrs Annie Corrigan, wife OF Alderman J..
II corrigan OF this city. died at the TAMIL,
resideuce here Wednesday evening and was
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weather Forccnrt.

Washington, March S,-hastern Texas
Fair, proceeded by showers IA aSistern por-
ton; south TO west winds.
Georgia Partly cloudy ma warmer
weather probably local showers IN north
ern portion, east wiads.
hlahama--L0o1l rains, south winds.
warmer.
Mlssissppi and Iorisiann-Local rains
and parlly cloudy
oklahoma aud indian Tcrrtpry-locnl
ialns, followed by clear and cooler: winds
shifting to west.
Arkansas-, Showers. with local thunder
slorTs. south 20 wost winds cooler Tues
day night
Tennessee md Kentucky Generally
cloudy. with local rains and thunder
htortna: south winds,
North and lionth Dakota Partly cloudy
weather, proceeded by local snows Ia east
err, portion; not NO cold. variable windh,
Kansas--rart1y cloudy, WITH showers IN
eastern portion, north w'nid; silently
colder.
Nabra ska Local. ruins or snow partly
cloudy weather: north winds and sllEntly
colder. ,
Colorado Partly cloudy; possibly local
showers In northern portion. cooler:
IlorthorIv winds.
Wyomlng---Gcnorafly fair.
Montana Generally fair ana not 50
cold; south TO vast winds.
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DAY At THE DEPARTMENTS.
Most of Them Were Ovcrrun with
OfGcc-scei.ing Callers,

Most of Them Were ovcrrun WIN
OfGcc-scei.ing Callers,
Washington. March s.-Secretary Gage
had an exceedingly busy day In receiving
senators. members OF the house and other
high government officials. The ante-room
Of his office was thronged nearly all day
The new secretary made II point 10 see
who called. Tho civil service commission
ers called in body Just before noon to
pay their respects
Like condition existed In the department
OF Justice. Attorney General McKenna's
time was entirely taken up by callers, many
OF whom were candidates for Offices. Hut
the larger share desired only to pay their
respects and offer their congratulations.
Neither Secretary Gage, nor the attorney
general expect to recommend any nomi-
nations today. but 1t is likely u number
OF appointments will be decided upen
within few days. Assistant Secretary
Hamlin viii remain In Office for two or
three weeks. lie has had special charge
Of customs matters and II Is probable tina,
the new secretary VIII ask Mr.. Hamlin
20 stay until he can tamiliarize himself
with Important matters now pending.
Secretary bliss left for his home In New
York at 1 o'clock this afternoon. expect
Ing 10 return w Friday morning. II wa
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-09

The Southern railway announces rate
of one fare for the round trip from points
on its lines to Wilmington. n. C.. and re-
turn. for the occasion Of the Southern Bap-
fist convention. which will be held at
Wilmington. May 6-ii, 1897. Tickets VIII
be sold May 81. 1897. inclusive good to
return fifteen days from date OF sale.
These rates have also been tendered 10
connecting lines for use via the southern
railway. $50.
Pullman sleeping cars ana gay cpachos
vim he onerated through to Wilmington on
convenient schedules from various points
for the accommodation OF delegates and
visitors on this occasion.
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u r.. p. a a. Excursion.

The Kansas City. Pittsburg and Gun VIII
give a big excursion to Kansas CITY IN
few DAYS. the occasion being the eelebra-
tion of the completion OF this ROAD 10
Shreveport. La.
Tickets will be OIL sale from all points On
It's line 10 Kansas city. the rate peins one
fare for the round trip.
nate of sale. March 10. II. IL and 10; good
TO return until March II. a.
This excuA ion has been gotten up by me
citigens of Kansas City and great prepare
tlons are being made for entertaining the
visitors
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W." ot the Christian Endeayor at
eciipslng that of the church
h ~ IN religious point of
n " juniors met Sunday afternoon
n , s"a attendance, several visitors
|sss' s .s.,. over from Roy. ]. w.
In S se'yiee. being present . ""
ID! Vas ,h OF the Seniors Sunday
p .tts.saase largest gathering that has
\. rs ne religious worship In nrun-
fla,, M service was interesting and
|as, S sas Mead was leader for The
tnce sne acquitted herself with
Fsala, ana ease that was very
Esa, ~ Inc Congregation. The sing,
sal be imn.oanG there is promise that
saor tn i e.sa upon by the formation
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-09

Washington. March s.--sccretary She-.
man this afternoon signed the extradit,on
paper authorizing the delivery to the Aus
trelian officers in San Francisco OF Lee
Weller alias Frank Butler. who Is wanted
In Australia on u charge OF murder.
The president today nominated Oscar A.
James of Michigan to be pension agent at
Detroi, and Chicago.
MIR, Bonjam,n Peters OF Harrisburg. Ia.
was today appointed chief clerk Of the
navy department. Vice benjamin Nj. Cou,
resigued.
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WEATHER AND CROPS,
STRAWBERRY SHIPMENTS FROM
ALVIN TO BEGIN THIS WEEK.
Couuty--Lack of Rains SERIOUS
In Fayctte-Dry at Cuer".

Alvin. Texas, March s-Tbe strawberry
shining season Will commence this week.
The vines are loaded win ripening iruh
and n magnificent yield Ia promised.
Tehuacana. Texas, March "a good
rain fell here last night. II was very
much needed to bring up the corn Which
has about all been planted In TINS hectloh'
Rlchland. Texas. March S.--The crop
urosuec,s were never better at THIS se'fsoi
Of the year. Gardens are very promising
and stock of all kinds doing well
Gonzales. Texas. March The dry
smell continues In this section of the
country Rain is badly needed 10 bring
nm what is planted and to warrant those
who have not yet planted to do So Grass
IL short and the unanimous cry Is Tor
rain and plenty OF II.
Sandy Point, Texas. March s.--The
weather is cloudy and warm Grass com
ing up nicely. Some corn beginning to
peep out of the ground Not much cotton
planted yet. Ground in excellent con
dition and "breaking up" well. Cotton
planting will be general this week
cuero Texas. March S.-'rhe dry weather
ia begipning to be serious. The farmers
nre ali I'M with their work. great many
have planted, but a rain Is badly needed
In all parts OF the country, stock nave
wintered In fine shape and the stockmet
think tho danger line passed though grass
Is also needing rain
Warrentown, Texas, March 7.-~Thi
weather continues cloudy and damp, witt
easterly wipds. A few light showers have
fallen since Friday. but not enough TO d
any good, except TO gardens where tn
land was thoroughly pulyerized and loos
Wells and clstcrns arc going dry and tank
that have not failed before for eight year
nre now dry. Corn can not come up unit
Il rains AMI a general rain is what IL need
ed. Cotton will not be planted until
rains
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Notes nn,i Personals.

NOteS unu
w. G. Van Week manager Of the South
ern Pacific, left yesterday for points east.
Richard Lord. traffic manager for Nc
Faddin Bros, was visitor to Houston
yesterday.
W. w. Pore, general auditor of the Gulf,
Colorado and Santa Fe. was In the city
yesterday.
Yesterday a long train OF stock left on
the Houston and Texas Central, destined
Tor Chicago.
road contractor of Galveston, was In the
city yesterday.
j. w. Evans, claim agent of the Gulf.
Colorado and Santa Fc' was a visitor TO
Houston Yesterday
Captain II. ID. Patrick, agent of the Hous-
ton and Texas Central at Austin. was in
the city yesterday.
Major G. A. Quinan, general manager Of
the Houston and Texas Central, left yes
terday for Fort Worth.
j. S. Wick, live stock agent of the Illinois
Central. has gone to San Antonio to attend
the cattlemen's convention.
Paul Flato, treasurer of the Southern Pa
cflc. left yesterday for San Antonio He
was accompanied by his wife.
Colonel l.. l.. Foster, genera, manager OF
the Velasco Terminal returned TO Houston
yesterday from visl, to Austin.
The Great Northern has decided to con-
struct n steel grain elevator with Il capac
ity OF 250o,o 900 bushels at Buffalo.
James Beaumont, live stock agent OF the
Southern Pacific, left yesterday for san
Antonio to attend the cattlemens conven
ton.
G.. b. Sloat, assistant general passenger
agent of the Chicago. Rock Island and
Texas. left yesterday after u short visit
to Houston.
Captain j. NJ Lee. superintendent of the
southern division OF the Houston and
Texas Central. left yesterday for different
points on the line.
Roads running east from Chicago arc
very short of grain cars and in eonse-
quenoe, large shipments of corn are being
delayed, to the great Inconvenience OF ship
pers.
II. A. Jones, general freight agent of the
Southern Pacific and Houston and To%as
Central. left yesterday for San Antonio Il
be present at the meeting OF the cattle
men.
Colonel j. @. Andrews Southwestern pas
senger agent Of the Southern railway, Is
in the city. He il never so happy as whei
working with the good folks and he is nov
associating only with the Baptists.
Tho MANY friends of A. -. Sanford, agen
| OF the Gulf. Colorado and Santa Fe. wer
| glad to meet him yesterday after his sever
spell OF sickness, He was much improvo'
| during his stay at Temple, and In a shor
| time. it is hoped, be Will be in his usua
| good health.
| rho r,iIrood comnonIcs nj Toxas are moi
| only putting their roadbeds in first class
| shane but are also procuring tbs best
rnI,ir,c .tock Tho market affords Rock bal.
Iost hsds solid ycgtuulcd trains and oloc.
trlc lighted locomotives and trains are
among the new acquisitions to some Of
the Texas lines.
ca,auo, Ton, t,ir,sIey thc tall svcamar
Of ,bo ,ouisvilie and Nashville and III,
VI ~. s,.nr nod a dinin,, was in IN
man mno he ,in ,ooled d,sconsoIate IN,
u ~, ,,as ,be ranse no one could learn
M v, va" "S,,,os,'.a rat nerhans bc feared h
ha1 ,,onod ODDS on Tho wrong man. II
nau ,t'a Ia,,ts,,,1e a,d NashvilIe is AWAY
MT. oss,s,or, sonoro, rossensc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-09

The westbound Sunset Limited passed
through Houston last night with every
berth taken.
Ii has been noted that the largest nun
Der ever to 10 West on this train was In
December last. Then eighty-i passeng-
ers were carried through. The record has
been broken. On last Thursday night the
number taken through was ninety two.
There were number In Houston who de
sired to take this train. but it was crowded,
though an extra coach had been placed on
the train
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-09
WEATHER INFORMATION,
Int NIeI,t,r Sxnnnsis.

An area OF high pressure Ia central over
the sonth Atlantio and East Crli States,
a trough of low pressure extends from
the lower lakes aouthwcstcrly across tho
country to Western Texas, with tho low
est haromct ter 2a.ss inches-at Dave nport
Thc weather Is generally partly cloudy
to cloudy.
Precipitation amounting to 10 of an inch
or moro Ia reported from st. Louis and
Okla homa.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-09
mr.. rovIer Pound Dead.

FL Paso, Texas. March s.--Dr. j. l..
Fowler. a nephew of the celebrated phre-
nologIst OF the same name. was found
dead on the side of Mount franklin this
morning by a party Of boys. He had been
In his city since last May passing under
The name OF "Dr. Berry" OF 1917 Broad
way. New York. lie was stopping at the
ST. George hotel and was not seen again
until his body was discovered this morn
ia
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-09

and Texas Central to Memphis and st.
Louis. To make direct connection with the
last train on the Texas and Pacific passong-
ers must leave Houston on the houston
and Texas Central at $40 a. III. This train
arrives at Dallas at $50 y. m. connecting
at Memphis next day at LAS -. m. and st.
Louis at Ills p. m
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-09

Sabine Pass. Texas. March 7.--onc
Of Charles Clarke a. Co.'S drcdgcs arrived
this morning In tow OF tug Seminole. The
work OF dredging out a slip for the Sabine
Land and Improvement company Will com
monce this week.
The Swedish bark Carl Frederick. 0lofson
master. sailed today for Dordrecht. Hol-
land.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-09

Sour Lake. Texas. March 6.-Thc resi-
dence owned and occupied by the Mer-
chant family, at this place. was entirely
consumed by FIRE this morning ut about 6
O'Clock. No insurance.
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n,,.e'ins CorEicauu,s on

kswb,.'' isAas March S.-Gensral ms.
fau, WI, eaiereath Of he Cotton uslt
n. ma NJ. ueauquarters at Pine Bluff.
pxr,. = s"ision Master Mechanic ]. NJ.
sa, ,s, : Yer arc here inspecting Cor
shlty ~ wells. They discuss the
y fael = using corsicana petroleum
~ whi,ss.,, their engines. Tonight
q plant w. showed them the electric
t.a's s,ear .e OIL 81 used NJ fuel IN
y 10y ssv They were delighted with
Aaa eea, vi Is three fourths cheaper
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-09
THE HOTELS.

lHE LAwLoR-RATEs $3.50 AND $500
|lER DAY. JAMES WLOR. Pro
| PRlEToP
" l.. Black. Tins, w. Beck, San An
J. NJ, Wagaer, NJ, X. * r.; \, y.
{ik. Texas; II. d. Patrick. Austin, l.. T..
lagrcye, ]. X. Rranls1., pht,adelphia;
[ss Trmml,z San Francisco; Dr. n.
fsh and wife, Ohio, Mis-. Lille L.ChaEcc
r. Frances Chance, Mastcr -. Chance,
lTsn; J. A. lsaacs, St. Louis: Sol Har-
\, Chicago; Ed C. Coz I'M, Dallas: +. l..
fspmaM, cuero; W, W. Pope. Calves
E:J. W Allen Edna; y. $. Bowman,
n. Berry, Boston; j. Il. Lang, Theo.
Sstk Galveston u j. Michael, Cine N
y, Mrs. G. G. GreoSt, Beaumont; o. NJ.
xtt. Kenosha, Wis j. l.. Means, Dat
Mrs. n. r. Overall. Temple: Chas.
Lord. Kansas CITY; J. T.. Franklin,
v; Harris and VIE. Mrs. NJ. a. Ro-
Z. Waco; G. S. Richardson, Chicago;
Sseat Bemsherg, W l.. Sands, New or
sis X. J. Patton, Louisville: Fred Pc
erpn and wife. San Anton5o; j. Il. New
end VIE. Sour Lake, Mrs. ID. II.
EigSn- Independence, k1n.; II. Stricken.
IsAsrue, Jas. Hammond, Dallas.
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ss..s an the International and Great
-, ~ and the Galveston, Houston "nd
as sJa.S arrive nj and depart from me
lsss..s.s, il depot, foot OF Congress ave
~ ". uissoliri Kansas and Texas trains
IN ne Katy depot. at the foot OF Mont
,"-s, ~ avenue, north side of the bayou;
t,r,stcn IA Porte and Houston ana az
Nd, ralds except those iieH'4'neo' "se
| 4, Grand Central depot,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-09

Hot Springs, Ark. March s'-Three nun
dred representatives of the international
Ticket Agents association OF the united
states and Canada arrived in the CITY To-
dnv an route TO the City OF Mexico. a
grand bail was given them tonight a. .n.
n,orring going direct to San Antohlo,
1'exss where they will hold their seventh
annual meeting fos the election OF oif,se aI
They viii then proceed to the CITY OF MEX
leo. ----
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, ,nd pacific Fast Time.

The Texas and Pacific has OUT Nv"
flyer announcing the fast time MADE pS
that line in Connection with the iious''A
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-09

~ ctizsn 'nenson, an OH and re-
,,,es Corner Ytng quite ~ NJ his
- aspy s,nset and Hadley
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Observations taken by tho United states
weather bureau. at y. M. 10Th meridian
time.
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TronhIer in Mrn.iI.

London March ga dispatch from RIO
do Janciro by way Of Paris says that a bhnd
Of fanatics led by Consei Hiro have killed
Colonel Moreira cascar. three officers and
200 soldiers In Bahia. There is much exc
ciiemopt IN Rio ,anciro whore the pcp,iiare
has pillagcd and burned tho offices Of the
monarchist papers, Libertad ana Gaxsu
Datare.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAT.
take Laxative Bromo Quinlno rahlete.
All druggists refund the money 10 It taiie
10 cure DO.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-12-24
CUETARA, ROS Y G.
FOrtaleza so.

El elegante pdblco puertorriqueho podra encontrar
constantemente nuestro esabecmento un surtdo va
radfsmo selecto de cazado de todas classes tan com
peto como ell puedan ofecer las mas re-
putadas casas de America.
Al eecto no hemos perdonado medic nj sacrifco al
sales nos mantengan sempre la altura de los 1tmos
adelantos de la moda de las exigencas ell capricho
mas refnados
Las lmportantes compras reazadas por uno de nues-
os socos en- Europa hacen concebr la esperanto de
que pdbco de esta 1sa segura dspensandonos pro-
tecci6n simpatfas.
Desde el mas sencillo zapato hasa el par de botas
mas chic aGuf Sc encuentra toda la serie
En- nuesro ramo de peeterfa no es rnenos ;nmepsa
Y cscogida la existencia que tenemos. Il
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-12-24
Gaceta de hoy.

Decretos del Excmo. senior Gober
nador General nombrsndo Alcald'
presidente del Ayuntamiento de Ma
matt al CONCEAL de dicha Co Poraci"'
don Gregorio Kuinlau.
-Reales OrdeneS d-l Ministerio d'
UItramar sob. movimiento '-e pes
nal de la A imin .straclon.
-Decre.o del tmo. sen 'r Presi,
dente de la Audiencia lerfIto' Ia
nombrando Juez municipal de Come
rio por 10 que resta del bienio de 1896
q o8 & don Pedro Romero Aguayo'
-Anuncio del Institute de 2 en-
selanza sefialando la segunda ounce
ma de Enero proximo para dar vail
6ez academica 4 los estudlos priVaoOs'
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Uno de los efectos mas molestos
frecuentes durante los Iltimos meses
del embarazo consiste en- los vom'tos
y en- la repugnancia por los aiimentoS'
precisamente en- el instante en- que las
madres necesitan mas abundante nu
tricion: felirmente, ell delicioso elixir
de Pepsina de Grimault y c: que
representa- en- su mayor pureza el Ju-
go gastrico del estomago del carnero'
remedia este estado critico activando
w regularjzando la digestion y CON
tribuyendo, al par que a la salu q de la
madre, al desa rrollo de la criatufa'
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-12-24
BOLIVAR, ARRUzA Y ca.
11-TETUAN-11

Almacenistas importadores de pro.
visiones. Ventas al por mayor.
Dueflos de la antigua y acredita-
Ola Fabrica de F6sforos, estableclda
Ell Santurce.
Marcas BOLIVAR y CONILL.
-Dep6stJ: Tetuan IL.
Agentes de la acreditada marca
de cigarrillos Pajarito, Belleza y
Libertad.
Fabrica de licores de todas classes.
Admiten azdcares a consignacion
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-12-24
La zarzaparriNa
del Dr.. Aver.

Purifiquese la sangre con la Ear
zaparrilla del DR.. Aver. Para la
escrofula, floroncos, 1lceras, llagas,
carbuncos, granos, ronchas y todos
los desarreglos originates de sangre
viciada, esta medicina es un verda-
dero especifico. La Zarzaparrilla
del DIR. Aver, como remedio es
igualmente benefciosa para ell ca
tarro como para ell reumatismo y
gotta reumatica. Como tonico ayuda
el precedimiento de la digestion,
estimula el higado entorpecido, for.
talece los nervios y reconstituye ell
organisno cuando esta debilitad0
por fatiga excesiva enfermedad
que agota las fuerzas. Ningt1n otrO
depurativc de la sangre da tanta
satisfaction es objeto de tan uni.
yersal demanda.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-12-24

TRAVESIA.
Berg esp San Jose, cargando.
Berg ing Sceptre, descargando.
Col amer Jennie Hall, descargando
Berg esp Joven Antooio, pendiente
Vap esp Pio TX, descargando.
CABOTAJE.
Col esp c de Maria, caiga para
Mayaguez.
Col esp Mayaguezana, carga para
AguadIlla
Col esp Dichosa, carga para Huma
caa.
Bdra esp Nueva Flor, carga para
Fajardo.
Col esp C.ementina, carga para Ma
guabo y Humacao.
Col esp Conception, carga para
Arecibo.
Vap esp Vasco. cargando.
Bdra esp P de Vieques, carga para
Vieques.