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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

EGGS FOR SETTING-L. Brahma. Il
eggs. 81 go Il. L. Rock. 10 eggs, 81; Pea
Comb p. Rock. 10 eggs. ST. pek.n duck,
II eggs. 81 .50: Muscovy duck, Il eggs. 81.
Valley Ranch Poultry Yards. Beeville,
Texas n
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

BLACK LAND sECrION--Twenty miles
east OF Houston and one and a half
miles from Crosby. on Southern Pacific
railroad; store roatofiice, etc: high dry
land viii produce one bale of cotton and
forty bushels of corn. first class neigh.
horhood, price $500 per acre: one-third
cash, or $500 all casn; and is worth
$40 per acre; buy direct from owner and
save commission. O. Nj. Pudor. Hous-
ton, Texas. a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

FOR RENT-in desirable neighhorhood,
two-story eight-room house. wlth modern
conveniencee. stable ana servants rocm
Apply lllT TraV.s street. u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

FOR SATE-Tbree fine Jersey COWS, fresh
in MIX; prices moderate. apply 10 W
Il. Taylor, Houston, or Roht. Brown.
Navasota. ..
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

FOR SALE-At bargain. for cash ony,
complete up to date travelling photo out
fit: frs, -class order: Will learn buyer
how 10 work 1t successfully without cx-
ira charge. Address Henry Diet"lich,
Sheldon frayas III
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

Vinc, TOMS, II
W..NTED--A white woman good cool.).
German or Swc1, preferred. 70 do the
work OF small family. write at oncc.
Address FOX 70, Eagle Lake, Texas. 20
Manitoba competent drug clerk send
references, with salary expected. Adj
desc $3.50, this office. %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

TRADE-Good harness. pony and phae-
tos; VIII accept two good mich cows.
or one COW ard good bicycle. Apply
Room so7. Mason block. Jones. U
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

$500 WORTH of copyright muse. incluh
Enterpr,se Music Co., Marshall. Texas. o
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

WHY pay care fare whcr you can buy
iive-rocn cottage close ill., seven blocks
from Capitoi motel. Third ward. on en-
elnllme1tsH Adlress y3lS. this Office y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

SOME great bargains In acreage property
In the coast country, near railroad sta
ton in tracts 10 suit. Norneet a. Cooley.
Hutchins House. IL
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

LAl,N OF culture and rciinment desires
position as companion references py-
changed. Address Companion 100 this
Office,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

FOR Rem r--Four nice large rooms, fur
nished or unlu~nished. 1915 Rusk avenue
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

FOR SALE-t'.ne dark bav horse, 1ohl
hands high. perfectly gentle: also large,
genie mule, 10 hands high. II. Is. Morris.
81 Nam street. q
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

UPSTAIRS south loom. with hoard enn-
trally located and all convenience. rates
made for day b0ariers. 81 Travis al %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

ELEGANT Rooms. hrst-c!ass board. nj
reduced rates: special rates 10 clubs
central loca ton; hot and cold baths. 5l2
nue., II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

WANTED-To sell good livery OUTFIT doihg
yhe nierst businers OF one of the best
towns In the State OF Texas. Address
loA $50 Palestine. ToNls ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

BOARD AND ROOM-plensant room,
with board central o5d qiAet; rates rca
sonahe; nnc Sohh iosn. ,ro Mh e., he9aca
Ma II street. 20
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

FOR CHEAP notions. masks, staple hard
ware c.gars, q gareutes. tobacco, so 10
the Bosom and 10 Cent Stand, corner
Main ana Congress avenue. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

NTED--Two or three bcarders, by
week or month. also "A few day hoardcrs /.
rooms newly furnished. references re-
CURED; 1910 Preston avenue. q
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

FOR SALE-All kinds of fruit trees, ber-
r.es, plip.s, away down cheap; write
for prices. Address L. A. Mckenzie,
GenOa. TeNhs. u
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SITUATION WANTED--Ry in1nstrloua
young man attending to horsce and
COWS: willing 10 work. age 10 Address
a7', this office. y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

TWO two-story brick buildings for sale
or exchange for real estate In South
Greer. Nan Alstyne. Griyson county
Tsxns In
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

FOR RFNT-Fonrtecn nice rooms, AR
rlrgod for families or roomors close In (:
price reasonable. Apply Ill5ls Congress
avenue second floor. room .. 20
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

WHITE MAN AND WIFE want stu
alton: w.fo hrst-ciass cook: man general
WORK. take care OF stock VIII leave c.ty,
state wages. Address y,uI this OFFICE.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
SEVEN PERISH
IN A CONVENT
Fire Destroys an Ursuline
Cloister in a Quebec
Village.
Heroic Sisters Sacrifice Their
Lives in Giving Warning
to Others.
Their Bodies Found in Attitude OF
Prayer Where They Succumb,d
to the Flames.

ROBERVAL, QUEBEC, Jan. 6. = Fire
broke out in the chapel of the convent
here at O. clock this morning, caused by
lighted candle near the Cradle OF the
Infant Jesus, setting fire to the draperies
and floral ornaments, and in an instant
the whole was a mass of flames. The
alarm was given by a sacristy man, but
the fire spread with such rapidity that
nothing could De done to save the build
ing.
Seven nuns were smothered in the
smoke. Their names are:
Mother St. Francois de Paul elise Cos
seI:n OF St Jean Chrysostome).
Sister Providence Emma La Tourneau
of Quebec).
Sister Ursule (Corinthe Garneau OF St.
Foye).
Sister Anne (Laura Pudon of Herbst-
ville).
Sister Antoine de Padorc Catherine
BouilIe of Descham bault).
Sister st. Dominique Marie Louise Gil
rard OF RoberyaD.
Sister st. Louis (Rose Gosselin of St.
Chrysostomel
A man was badly burned in try
ing to extinguish the fire. The convent
and schools are a mass of ruins. The total
loss is $4,000 with only about $4,000 in
surance.
The convent burned was that of Our
Lady of Lake St. John, in charge of the
Ursuline sisters, cloister order and one
of the oldest sisterhoods in Canada.
Usually there are about fifty young ladies
in attendance at the school, besides the
nuns and the other attaches of the estab-
lishment, m aking in all about 100 inmates.
Most OF the students, however, were away
for the holidays.
When the alarm was given the nuns
bravely undertook the task of reseuing
those in their charge, and in this heroic
task those who persisted gave up their
lives.
From floor to floor of the doomed build
ing these Christian devotees rushed,
through binding smoke and lurid flames,
sounding the alarm; and not until every
one in their charge was warned of the
danger and safely out of the building did
they turn to saving their own lives. 1t
was then too late, and, overcome by the
heat and smoke, seven OF these heroic
Sisters gave up their lives.
Having seen their charges reach place
OF safety they endeavored to save them
selves. but their escape was cut off, and
they were not even able to reach windows
from which to jump and take their chances
in q leap for life. On every floor their
bodies were found, some burned terribly
and those of others who had been suffo-
Gated TO death kneeling in tie attitude of
prayer.
Those who escaped are being well cared
for at the hotels and private residences of
the village, the doors of which were
thrown open to them in their distress. So
far as known none of the scholars who did
not go TO their homes for the Christmas
and New Year vacation are missing, and
it is believed the seven names given here
tofore comprise the total fatalities.
This village is about twenty miles north
of Quebec City and rests on the eastern
shore of Lake st. John.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
A State ball was held this evening.
THRIFTY AMERICAN SYNDICATE.
Concluding Arrangements to Honopoize
the Railroad, Telegraph and Telephone
Systems of China.

NEW YORK, n. Y, Jan. 6.-Senator
Calvin S. Brlce, at the head of syndicate
of United States officeholders and capt.
tslists, has nearly concluded arrange
ments for the establishment of mono
poly of the railroad, telephone and tele-
graph systems of China. Ex-United
States Senator William D. Washburn OF
Minnesota and Clarence Cary, an at
torney OF Wall street, this city, are now
in China as representatives of the syndi-
cate. With them is Mr.. Bach, promoter
formerly living in Washington, but who
for some years has been in China, where
he has great influence with the officials
of the Government.
The preliminary arrangements have
been made with the utmost secrecy, and
only the most intimate friends of Mr..
Cary and ex-senator Washburn were told
of their destination when the two men
left this city just before Thanksgiving day.
The negotiations for this huge monopoly
were made while Ii Hung Chang was in
this country. By their official connection
with the Government some OF the men,
bers of the syndicate were able 10 get
much closer to him than was possible to
the ordinary citizen.
Only one serious obstacle stands in the
way of the success of the work. This
obstacle Is the opposition of the Russian
Government which has instructed its
representative at Picking to do his utmost
to force the Chinese Government to defer
the final signing OF the contracts One
contract will be for line of railroad from
Hankow to some point within few miles
OF Peking. The latter city is not a treaty
port, and consequently it is not permissi-
bic for a railroad to come directly to it.
From Hankow TO Peking is a distance
Of a little more than 700 miles, and at the
rates usual in this country, the profit
arising from the contract would be great.
But things are managed differently in
China and the members OF the syndicate
expect TO make several times the usual
profit by the deal. They figure out that
they are perfectly justified in charging
the Chinese ten times the price for his
railroad. for they say no matter how
much il costs him. the benefit arising from
it will be vastly greater. The members
of the syndicate also want the sole control
of the telegraph and telephone systems,
and incidentally of the banks.
Senator Brice left the city yesterday for
Washington and could not be seen N re-
gard to the plans of the syndicate. E. R.
Leland, his confidential man, was found
at his office in Broadway and admitted
that the story was substantially true.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
NEW TODAY.
The SICK
ARE CURED.
The Depression Caused by
Disease Is DiSpeIed.

DISEASES, ESPECIALLY THOSE OF
~ chronic nature, cannot be cured ex-
cept by treatment that strikes directly
at the root OF the trouble. The new, origi-
nal and marvellous method OF treating dis
eases that is pursued at the State Electro
Medical Institute is one that never fails.
The salutary effects of the treatment on
any disease are at once perceived and a
speedy and permanent cure is invariably
made in every case.
The treatment is medical and electrical
combined. The peculiar method of ad-
ministering these two great curative rene
dies is new, original, scientific discovery
OF the Institute. 1t is used exclusively by
them and the most amazing results are
accomplished in the treatment and cure of
all diseases.
The Institute is splendidIy equipped
with every device knowE to the scientific
world for administering medical electric
ity. including large Static, Faradic and
Galvanic batteries, Electric Belts, Body
Batteries and great variety OF other
electric appliances that are manufactured
and used exclusively by the Institute IN
their Electro Medical treatment. By
means of these electric batteries and ap-
pliances, vitalizing, life-giving electric
currents are used to aid in sending the
Institute medicines directly to the dis
eased organs and diseased parts Of the
body.
The medicines prescribed at the Insti-
tute are perfect laboratory triumphs, for
INFLATED from a true appreciation of the
medicinal wants of the body; and when
these medicines are aided in their recu-
perating and healing work by electricity
scientifically applied, every symptom of
disease is rapidly disrelled, the patient
soon regains perfect health and strength,
while the depression caused by disease is
displaced by the happiness and pleasure
that is the natural heritage of those twin
blessings, "a sound mind in a sound
body"
Ii You are sick or ailing, if you want to
know what is the matter with you, and if
you want TO be cured, you should resort
without delav to the State Electro Medical
Institute. The Institute TREATS AND
CURES Diseases OF the Heart, Brain and
Nerves, Blood Diseases, rheumatism, Ca
tarrh, Kidney Diseases, Throat Diseases,
Stomach Diseases Diseases OF the Liver,
Bowel Diseases, Eye Diseases, Ear Dis
eases, Diseases of Men, Diseases of Women,
and all Durable Diseases.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
OF INTEREST TO THE. COAST.
c. p Huntington Works the Corridors of
the Capitol and Takes Congress-
men TO Lunch

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. &C. P.
Huntington was working the corridors of
the Capitol again to-day. He had several
members of Congress at lunch. Grove
Johnson was one of the callers on Hunting
ton at the Normandia to- night.
The Oregon is ordered to sea for drill
and target practice January 13 along the
lower California coast. She is expected to
touch at San Diego about January %.
Assistant Naval Constructor Rhum is
ordered from the Union Iron Works to
Mare Island on March Is; Assistant Con-
structor E. Snow from Mare Island to the
Union Iron Works on February l.
The Secretary OF the Treasury to-day
sent 10 Congress an estimate OF $35. 364 for
equipment of the new Pacific Coast reye-
nue. vessel Um atilla.
a. Barter was to-day appointed Post
master at Clair, Orange County, Califor-
mia. vice J. NJ. Gilbert, resigned; w.
Walker at Grand Rapids. Oregon.
Pensions have been granted as follows:
California: Or ginal--EdwaTd Coon, San
Francisco; Ames n. Rumble. Santa Bar
bara. Oregon: Orlginal-John Becker,
Gale. Washington: Restoration ami in
crease = Philander O'Deil (dead). Red
mond. Original widows, etc.-Minor of
Richard j. Whearty, Peone.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
SOUTH oAROIIN BOND CASE.
Decision Rereraed by the Maryland
Court OF dDpeoIs.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Jan. 6.-The Court
of Appeals yesterday reversed the decision
of the court below in the cele brateG South
Carolina bond case. The suit grew out OF
dispute between T. Edward Ham bleton
& Co. and other BaItimoreans of New
York and Colin Rhond of Georgia and a
banker named Lancaster OF New York
and Richmond over a division of com mis-
sions for tioatinga bond issue of the State
OF South Carolins.
In 1886 Rhond obtained authority from
the authorities of South Carolina to foat
$6.00O,0C0 State bonds He applied 10
Lancaster for aid IN forming a syndicate
10 take them. Lancaster was unable to
Hoat the entire issue and Hambleton &
Co. were appealed to. 1t was agreed that
ali subscribers should share alike in the
profits OF the transaction.
Alter the bond issue Lancaster and
Rhond, 1t is alleged, entered into a secret
agreement, whereby two-thirds of the in
terest due on July l, 1898, should be paid
TO Lancaster ITO pay syndicate expenses"
which, 1t was limited, was political in
huence. rms, If the whole of the issue
were considered, would amount to more
than SIZE, coo.
The court holds that the syndicate had
a right 10 know what these expenses were.
and says that Lancaster not only sun
pressed the truth. but in his testimony de-
iiberately uttered the most unblusninp
falsehoods. The court finds against the
claim of Rhond that Lancast was enti-
tied to this two-thi-ds interest and re-
quires Rhond TO pay over $26 $50. with
interest and costs, to the appellant
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
STRUGGLES IN OTHER STATES.
Illinois. Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, South
Dakota and Colorado to Elect
Senator's

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Jan. 6.-The Sem
ate and House of Representatives, consti-
tuting the Fortieth Assembly OF Illinois.
were opened to-day and both bodies were
organized according to the previous de-
clsions Of the majority party in caucus.
All the incoming State officers were
present, excepting Governor-elect Tanner,
and the Capitol was filled with men and
women from all parts of the State There
was not even standing room left In the
Hobbies OF Repre- Hall when
Secretary Of State Hinrichsen called the
House to order at noon. The temporary
officers chosen by the caucus were in
stalled and the oath of Office administered
70 the members. E. C. Curtis was elected
Speaker on a strictly party vote. COM
mIttee was sent to wait on Governor Alt
geld and notify him the House was ready
10 receive any Communication from him.
He responded with his last message to the
Legislature. which was read in both
houses before adjournment.
Lieutenant Governor Joseph Gill called
the members OF the Senate to order, and
by his side was Lieutenant Governor-eIec
Northcott, who was there to get pointers
On the duties of presiding officer. Jus
tice Magruder of the Supreme Court ad-
ministered the oath of Office, and pending
the Inauguration of the new State officers
next Monday temporary presiding Off
Ger was chosen. as well as other officers,
according TO yesterdays caucus. After
receiving the Governors message the Sem
ate adjourned until tomorrow.
1t Is the general talk that practically no
further work in connection with the sena-
torsaip will be done this week. The party
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
RESCUED FROM TREE TOPS.
PsriIous Plight of an Army of Wood
choppers Who Sought Safety From
the Floods,

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. 6.-Early this
morning the steamboat Pike landed here
sixty woodchoppers that had been picked
from the tree tops and house roofs IN the
Iowlands north OF Louisiana, No., yes
terday.
Two hundred woodchoppers employed
by local labor concerns were at work on
the prairie-lands bordering on the Missis-
sippi lying directly north of Louisiana.
The place has been studded with tents.
The men and their families have camped
there for the past month. The Mississippi
had beer rising rapidly, but no immediate
danger was expected
Early Tuesday Salt River, directly
north, rose three feet. breaking over its
banks and flooding the lowlands.
Joseph LOWER of st. Louis, q section
foreman. foresaw the danger, but arrived
at the woodchoppers' camp too late for
them to escape. He was astride horse.
Following him came the roaring OF the
waters. There was rush for the highest
point, and those fortunate enough to have
cabins sought safety on the roofs.
The narrow strips of high land were
covered with shivering humanity. The
night was well advanced, but bonfires on
the highlands kept the woodchoppers
from freezing until daylight, when they
were rescued with skiffs and rats. The
Pike picked up many of them.
At Reading Switch, four miles north, at
the mouth of Salt River, the whole land
for miles around is under water. The ST.
Loui-, Keokuk and Northwestern Railroad
tracks were submerged. There is danger
of the railroad bridge across Salt River
being swept away.
This morning two expeditions left
Louisiana-one north and the other
south-on 8 search for food victims.
Mayor Hart leads in the movement and
has started fund to defray expenses.
Three st. Louis and San Francisco
passenger trains are held near St. Clair,
Mo-. by a washout.
One of the trains was due in st. Louis
yesterday morning, another last night
and the third this morning. The officials
are unable to tell when they will be able
to bring their trains into st. Louis, but
they expect to do so some time to- night
More than 900 feet of track has been
washed away by the rise of the Meramec
River.
4 large force of men has been at work
day and night since the washout repair
ing the break. Much dissatisfaction is
prevailing among the passengers, VINO are
eager to reach st. Louis. The washout is
fifty miles from st. Louis.
The Missouri River and its tributaries,
the Usage and the Gasconade, are falling,
as is also the Mississippi above Grafton,
Ill. The Illinois and the Mississippi be-
low Grafton are still rising.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
BRUTAL As 4 PRIZE FIGHT.
BroddsWordsmdn arrested and Finet
for Cruelty to animals.

Broadstgordsmdn arrested and Fined
for Cruelty TO Animals.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 6.-Lieu-
tenant Birber of the District militia,
broadswordsmau, was yesterday fined $40
in the Police Court for cruelty to animals
in broadsword contest in this city last
Friday. The contest was a public one be-
tween Lieutenant Birber and Duncan C.
Ross, who gave broadsword exhibitions at
the Worlds Fair.
Both men were mounted and wore
shields for their own protection, but left
their horses entirely without protection.
The horse ridden by Lieutenant Birber
was badly cut over the eye. The exhibit
ton was witnessed by the Prosecuting At
torney, who called the police, stopped the
performance and caused Lieutenant Biz
ber's arrest.
1t was stated by the prosecutor in court
that the contest was as brutal as prize
fight, with the difference that the defense
less horses had TO take the punishment
instead of the men. Though the perform
ers claimed that the contest was scien-
tific one, recognized among the Olympian
games, the court held that it was plain
cruelty to animals.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
Colonel Barrv,s Mission

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Jan. 6.-ColoneI
7. F. Barry of San Francisco arrived to-
night as the representative of the COM
mitted of fifty citizens TO support the
resolutions IN the Legislature opposing
the funding bill in Congress. He states
that they are not so much opposed 10 the
Caminetti clause as they are to the prouo-
sition favoring Government ownership.
He will stay until the resolutions are
adopted and forwarded.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
BLISS LIPS ARE SEALED.
Declines to Discuss tho Result of Hi
Meetinn McKinIeM.


NEW YORK, n. Y, Jan. 6.-CorneIius
n. Bliss, who returned yesterday from
Cleveland, Ohio, where he met President
elect Mckinley by appointment at the
house OF Mark Hanna, said to-day:
II had been intending to call on Major
Mckinley ever since the election. A month
ago l expected to meet him in Cleveland,
but was unable to get away from home.
This time was able TO get away. and we
had a very pleasant talk together. We
talked of various matters. but my lips are
sealed as to what passed between u.s. /
can positively say nothing about our con-
versation."
Some time ago it was announced that
Mir. Bliss had been selected for the navy
portfolio IN President McKinley's Cabl-
net. A report from Cleveland says that
while there Mr.. Bliss agreed to accept the
place. He declined 10 discuss this report
to-day.