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The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-25
BIG CONTRACT PLACED.
Huge Generators Ordered for Use at
the St. Lawrence Cataract.

Pittsburg, Pa, June 25.-The largest
contract for electrical apparatus that has
ever been given out since the manufac-
ture of electrical machinery has become
an Industrial factor has been received by
the Westinghouse company. 1t is for 75,-
900 horsepower generators for the trans
mission of power in fifteen units of 5000
horsepower each. They are for the st.
Lawrence Construction company of New
York, a corporation organized for the
purpose of utilizing the water power of
the falls of the Upper st. Lawrence river.
The plant will be located at Massena,
N Y, where the st. Lawrence forms
number of cataracts previous to its
widening into St. Francis lake. The un-
dertaking will rival the power plant at
Niagara Falls. The contract will give
considerable work to the employees of the
Westinghouse company. It involves close
upon $1.OO0,OOo, and is looked upon as
fair Indication of renewed activity in the
electrical industry.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-25
HOES MEN STRIKE.

Fifty Blacksmiths' Helpers QuitW ork
at the Big Printing Press Factory.
New York, June 25.-The blacksnlitns'
helpers in r. Hoe & Co.. printing press
factory, Grand and Sheriff streets,
numbering about so men, have gone on
a strike. This threw out of work so
blacksIniths who, according to the
helpers, would have struck in sym
pathy in any case.
Only three or four remained at work.
The strike was decided on when the
helpers held a meeting In New Pytha-
goras hall, No. III East Broadway.
Several of the strikers who were
seen said that the first cause of the
strike was a reduction or threatened
reduction in wages, and a second cause
was an apparent arbitrary discharge of
workmen for no particular reason.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-25
CHIEF KINNEY'S REPORT.
He Has Failed to Find Any Further
Evidence of Fraud on theChi-
caqo Division

J. J. Kinney, chief of the secret service
of the Santa Fe, has made a report to
General Manager Frey and General Sup
erintendent Nudge in regard to the in
vestigation of the company pay rolls on
the Chicago division. Mr.. Kinney states
in his report that after thorough in
vestigation of the pay rolls and the pay
rnent of the employees on that division by
the old pay car method no further fraud
has been discovered.
The reason for so thoroughly investigat-
ing the Chicago division pay rolls is the
fact that at present a large force of track
men is employed on that division laying
new steel and repairing track. An in
vestigation of that division was made as
the part of the road affording dishonest
officials the best opportunity of carrying
STRAW men"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-25
SOFT DRINKS SHUT OUT.
Territory Judge Decides Against Hop
Ale and Choetaw Beer.

South McAlester, I. T. June 25-Judge
Clayton Of the Central district has rem
dered a decision to the effect that 1t is
unlawful to sell hop ale in the indian
Territory, and that on and after July
any person found handling the said hop
ale or ChOctaw beer will be prosecuted
to the full extent of the law The de-
cision will cause a large number of sa-
looms in the territory to shut up shop
and go out of business unless the Court
of Appeals should reverse Judge Clay
tons decisions
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-25
Arthur capper for Chairman

Arthur -Capper is the only man men
toned as a candidate for chairman of
the Shawnee County Republican Cen
traI committee, who will be elected at
the primaries July 10. Charles z. Gault
occupies the position at this time. Al
though Mr.. Capper'S candidacy has not
been given publicity his friends are
working for him. Charles Rice is a
candidate for the position of secretary
of the committee, the position now held
by Clint Watson. Mr.. Watson viii also
seek reelection.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-25
Fan eiulIIs santenee to Be 1Eitigated.

washington. June 25.-Acting Secre-
tary Roosevelt it is said, will approve
the findings of the court that Prof.
FanciulH was insuboFdinate in refls-
ing to direct the Marine Band to play
a livelier air when ordered to do so by
a superior officer, but will mitigate the
sentence of '''bad conduct discharge TO
a reDriuand
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-25
THE
THE
GREAT LAKES
AND THE

THE
GREAT LAKES
AND THE
INLAND RESORTS
of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Afichf-
gan afford means of enjoyment de-
spite The heat of summer. Cool
breezes, generous shade. If you
want a vacation at reasonable cost
and at seasonable period, apply to
agent Santa F'e Route, or W. J.
Black, G. P A, A. T. & S. F. Ry.,
Topeka, Kan, for details.
QUICKLY REACHED
VIA SANTA FE ROUTE
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-25
The Great Rock Island

Announces the following extremely low
rates:
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo,
SO. 90.
Salt Lake and Ogden, SIS. so.
San Francisco S22. SO.
Rates to intermediate points will not
be higher.
Through standard and tourist SIeepers
on all trains.
Tickets en- sale June 29th and 3Oth and
July LIST, End and 3rd.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-25

Billiards. Snow Liniment There is
no pain it will not relieve, no swelling it
will not subdue, no wound it will not
heal 1t cures frost bites, chilblains
and corns Geo. W. Stansheld, 632
Kansas avenue, and Miller's Pharmacy,
corner Sixth and Topeka avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-25
ROCK ISLAND EXCURSION

To Beatrice, Neb, Sunday, June 81
Special train will leave Topeka 7:45
a. m. returning will arrive 1875 p. IA.
only S15O for the round trip.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-25
onIv 81. 30 Il oalifornia

Homeseekers, healthseekers, fortune
seekers and others should take advant-
age of low rate to California made for
Christian Endeavorers. Inquire of local
agent A, T. & s. +. for details.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-25

Educate Your Bowels with Cascare6s.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
1oe, 25c. II c. O. c. fail, druggists refund money.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-25
Rock Island Special

Hon. W. J. Bryan.
Beatrice Chautauqua.s
Sunday, June q.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-25
The Modocs

Will accompany the excursion to Be
atrice, Sunday, June q.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01
Personal MENTION.

7. o, Davidson is in the civ from San
Sam Hain of San Antonio was in ,he
cijv Yesterday.
&. $, coserove, represeo,ine " X.
Bristol
Mrs. J. H. Bright Is at home again,
having come In from sherman with the
North Texas college girls,
Mrs. William Lasher accompanied bv
her little GOV. left YESTERDAY Tor Mobile
Ala. - a visit TO her sister.
Professor Maliy OF hulel $. orr of the
chief promoters of the Dickinson coast
iair, was In the CITY Yesterday
Mrs. T. $. Brown Of Ia Grange. ac-
compared by her daughter, Mss Eva is
V.s. ns the family of Mrs. Lizzie Mitchell.
2NH Prair,e avenue.
Mr. AID Mrs. Charles VI. Norton. Jr.
formerly OF this civ and who hlve been
living at Calvert for some time returned
to Houston YESTERDAY.
Rev, George H. Kinso.vin- bishop OF
the diocese, of Texas of The Protestant
EPISCOPAL church. was In the city. v"stcr-
day ea route to Austin lror Galveston.
lie visited Rev. Il. d. AYES while In the
CitN,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01
Cnntty Court.

The following wore the proceedings In
the county court yesterday. Hon. W. N.
shaw presiding:
Theodore Keller rs. L. Z. Daily; motion
Tor usw trial oyerruled
y. f. Sisgall vs.. II. Hamilton. motion
for new tr.al overrulti.t3 which plahattn ex-
oepts aud gives notice of appeal; ten days
allowed FOR preparation ant filing of state
ment OF facts.
c. : Culp Us. Gulf, Colorado and Santa
Fe Railroad company; motion for new trial
overrnled. 10 which plaintiff excerpts and
gives notice Of appeal; ten days allowed
for preparation and Hing OF statement of
facts.
Minnie Roach VS. Houston East and West
Texas Railroad company; leave granted de-
fenlant 10 Me amended motion for new
trial
Theodore Mernecke VS. san Antonio and
Arkansas Pass Railroad COMPANY; motion
for rev trial overruled by the court.
l. L. Mctllysue W. \ F. Llncoln mo-
ton for new trial overrwled, to which de-
PENDANT excerpts AMI gives notice Of appeal;
tca DAYS allowed defendant to prepare and
file statement OF facts
\. r Chen1Wt vs.. James A. Breeding,
cOutinuei generally.
Toay Reader vs. Singer Manufacturing
company: continued generally,
y Maple VS. Houston Moving and Stor-
axe company and f. Chimene; continued
generally.
@. b Caswell VS. c. a. Trowbridgo; con-
tlnMal Eennrnllv.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01
smitchmep's ION.

20 oon3lte Tho success OF their picnic
heid a, Clinton Sunday. May o. 1seT
which was lnterfercd with by rain. The
SNl'ehmen's Benevolent association vii,
give =" social hop, at Pythlau hall. riuh
ward FRIDAY evening. juno I. 1897.
Inc programme win consist Of sI>toan
select dances, yoeal selection by James p.
Welsh, prize waltz for which they VIII
award ten prizes TO the best five conpl,s.
one prize for The most popular lady an,
one prize for the meet popular gentlemnn
IN enjoyable time le promised 10 all Who
The following are the committees I,
oharEe OF the affair: Arrangement com.
n R,,, A. Berry. II. C. Brandt. r. o.
keeeption committee Miss Evelyn Wood.
TN, Mise Minnie Langston. Miss susan
Allison. W. e. Carter. Ernest LJgon' Ian
Irammell, Dave Fitzgerald, =. II pooiev
Floor committee; Albert Rasch. James
Fitzgerald, John Ward. A. Berry. Robert
T.. Oliver '''' N"pN'l
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01
THEIR AUTHORITY.
The Resolution Under which the
ConnlIttee Proposed 10 Act

As EreA' deal has econ sad concerping
the T;Eh, o. ,ae Hus.uess League or a
c..-a-s, ror,-,l..,., -, - -..n.
~, =. "''n 'Hs
street ,ns-roveu"nt. All ss ,ofDe talk has
bean islrlra9 -cy.,.4.--, -.,. ..-.t.,...,
,-s ..-s...t,..t--,
-'-' '@'S. committee attempting 70
I interfere "ith the 7Tercea,tvc OF other
people q: may be interesting TO some 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01
An EMPTY LAupANuM VIAL
Tells the story of How "Biily" Miles
Met His Death,

Met His Death.
| For nearly three hours last night Or. Ray
and a trained nurse lAborei with billy
Miles in an effort to restore him TO life
hut all in vain. as death resulted al about
! o'clcek a. Ii.
Why the deceased should have taken
poison no ono seemed 10 know, but an
empty iaudnum vial showed plainly the
cause OF his death. his symptoms, too. in-
Sieatins that he had swallowed the con-
tents
Il. \. Miles. better known as billy"
Miles,, had lived in Houston about seven
years He was professional baseball player
in his younger days and his home was in
Iowa lie was 81 years u ase. He and
his Wife had room In the Lotus building
on Prairie avenue, between Travis aud
Milan streets. the building adjoining what
IS known es the Star hotel
Il was here that he died. His wife had
gone out to supper and when she returned
about o'clock she found her door locked
and heard heavy breathing within. The
door was locked from the inside and the
key left in the lock, 4 look over the sky
light discovered Miles lying upon the bed
breathing In such way - 10 indicate his
serious condition.
The door was broken open, but Miles was
Unconscious then, and consciousness never
returned up 10 the time OF his Heath.
Dr. Ray was summoned and everything
poSs Die was done TO save MS lie, but the
drug had take;i too strong hnll
Justice Fitze held the inQues, and return
ed verdict OF death from poison sci! adj
min stored.
The wife could attribute 40 cause for her
husbands action ar1 he left no note or
message assigning a reason fer wishing to
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01
Is Knoxville. Tenn.

Knoxville. Tenn. May Si.--Two distinc
shocks of earthquake were felt in Knox
willie this afternoon at ll5. The shocks G,
earthquake were general throughout tn,
city, although many people did not feel Il,
Reports vary as to the length of the
shocks.
Several large buildings were badly
shaken and TWO chimneys fell The move
ment of the shocks, so far as can be as
certained In this city, was from west to
east.
Reports from all over East Tennessee
aud southwest Virginia indicate that in
several places the shock was felt stronger
than in Knoxville. At Bristol it continued
thirty seconds. 1t came from tine south
west and buildings were badly shaken.
People ran into streets from the buildings.
several chimneys were thrown to the
sround. AT Winston. y. c.. three distinct
shocks were felt, causing wild excitement.
Middlesboro. Ky, also felt the shock, as
did also Barberville and Lynchburg. Ky.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01
rT-rIrxsiMMoNs FIGHT.


There was not such large audience pres
ent at the Auditorium last night to see the
cineograph pictures of the Corbett- Fttz-
simmons night as II was thought would A.
tend such an entertainment The pictures
are upon films which work upon rollers
in passing through a machine made for the
pnpoee. and being new did not work as
wen as Was expected. The result was they
became fast in the machine and the sec
ond third, fourth and fifth rounds were
tot shown plainly. After that, however,
the work was all right and every round was
given. The pictures are upon the order of
all kinetoscopic pictures. and correctly give
the movements OF the men In the ring.
Ihore are always some who doubt. and
many objected to the performance because
they claimed not TO be able to recognize
Ccrbett and Fitlsimmons In the figures
which were thrown in rapid movement up
on the canvaes on the stage, When the
machine refused to work in the second and
thlrd rounds, number of those in the aud
fence became impatient. and a useless up-
rear WAS commenced, the cry OF fake"
bong heard IN various parts Of the house
There was no necessity for impaience, and
II was done in the face of an explanation
by Mr. j. II. Bright, manager OF the
Auditorium, who stated that the machine
was new and did not work smoothly, ani II
they would be quiet he would ondeavor TO
give them FIRST class exhibition. The
same trouble was experienced In New York
with the Stewart machine when II was first
used. There viii be another exhibition OF
the pictures tonight nj the Auditorium
Tho machine is now In good working order.
and for thS exhibition tonight there VIII
only be an adm sSSion OF 20 cents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01
Washington.

Washington. May 31.-What is supposed
TO have been an earthquake shock was fel,
here at 1;19. 1t lasted about fifty sect nds
and caused chandeliers to sway and flaors
10 tremoie perceptibly. 1t was noticed at
inc capitol in the telephone exchange and
several Of the high buildings. In the Asso-
Grated Press office in the Postal buildings
NinrauoFs We're felt very distinctly.
The weather bureau and naval ohse,,o-
tory, which have recording instruments.
are closed on account of decoration DIV
bnt the observatory officers said the shock
lasted minute; the movement was from
south 10 north. The self-recording inst,u-
r,en's at the weather bureau shoy seine
disturbance began at 1;5SA ard lated
liVe minutes, The movement was from
south to north.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01

4 wss Submitted .rs referred t. tie Stree
4 krh Ac.sass co-asnis;se.
Naa.uaA- .N6asg wanted 81 referred &c lbs
yass
gGssr~ WI. Nat e-,s sss .a- sse 7laoias 6
grave. ok &sk.nney svezpe s-s.a CA1rl-e,
s1rees - iae Artnsas Pass i-heS.
Ases9Esat1 -SGss-t.7 T-A2e TIE pSsc; tAk'
\ sAs N5s1atls sSa3s ~, AS asSa oas sd, =.
/, tae eA.E-7sc u srsvssaas fo9 cSraqetiisoa
.aVL-kS9v use3 TIE Wcra SS3s wAteA
4 SisV4-iy s1sS4nt rsoc~ saka one sa xSd con
:s-ss1Arez sorsseg1ssos which coal3 no,
ss4ss VITA ozly n1s Si4
A.Ss-=sa- 4 5s4. wanted ~ retest The
I'd
A}s'rzaa Street. ;SrssA; TIE SIC Should
- S.,aae3
Alse-z,z oroaa2 zaorea IA; tie hi ss
.9~ae3
.Sl5ss--ez HoAIA1== as Matthew'S so:A
asSsSset - oaeslrs iAs hd4 Ii ~2s -;
ea-=vwt.;tC- klS 4 youi3 ~. be far 70
o;~- Asa expose his Ai4 AID tAea rc'eci
& / vas .F Customary 70 ies L csG-
.rlri ~ 0alr 27e ~
The city attorney sa,a Ne ala rcs .sSnk
fse &ss 81 - wz-1 s.3s" q IRE CHARTER
en- Ar 1e-7e i vks gurcsy teeha. al
aEa ne sq4sst &a1 1igal.ns ~ the chd-tes
Mvs' y cczs.etrn3
Alderman Acsers.s assisted that the
V~,2t vheshs- technical g. rci was q very
iziss,-1an; oae &r3 that j: wcul5 L. -
Construed IL = ;rssl ca.-. tie moved THAT
,ss hlt be returned 90 80 eisaef ana that
'he Woss oe preceded With as provided
.c- h he chz-ye-
TAis uo;.aa vas carried BY a vote 9: Il
,o /.
NEW BUSINESS.
Bv Aiss--aAz BprSe--Mo,icn that ny
sFsa' Ia plaoed 81 tAs corner e Marsh az3
Runaeis streets n IL Second ward. ne
terrea 10 ;he Ire COMMITTEES
By Alterrsan DECENTRALIZATION hat the
a0g'recr prepare PLANS AID specifications
q gravel Buffalo stree; from Preston 20
Enrcifs. Carried.
~ Alderman Ma:,hews-Not!ou tha: he
a2E!nesr PREPARE paans sd specifications
y sTarei Main street from McGowen 10
Re CITY lirn:is Carried
BT Alderman Standardization that the
ansl1e@r 7r.fare estimates q the cost OF
s-iich sever o. Edwards street from
Houston avenue % the bayou Carried
~ Alderman NATURALIZATION that
leea . became necessary to repair The
White OAK hsyou bridge near tbs Missouri
KANSAS and Tsrss depot that I. be re-
'-stel "i'n So ,roa spsn,
tF Alderman Auh~s IA motion that /
ne cay engineer prepare plans ard sDect- |
'fi'ons for tuuHelrg Montgomery ave- |
lle tifer the southern PAcinc crossing.
Adjourned
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01

Petersburg. Va.-An earthquake shock
was felt here.
Greensboro. n. C.-This city was severely
shaken UP by an earthquake. similar
shocks are reported from many surrounding
towns
Wilmington, n. CA slight earthquake
shock was felt here
Raleigh. y. C.-Reports from all over the
state report an earthquake shock. Very lit
tie damage was done.
savannah, Ga.-sayannah felt q slight
earthquake.
Lynchburg. va.-A shock of earthquake
was experienced here.
Norfolk. Va.--Two distinct earthquake
shocks were felt here,
Danyille, Wa shock of earthquake
was felt here and caused much alarm No
damage resulted.
Charlotte, y. ca very percentible
earthquake shock OF thirty seconds duration
was felt here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01

In obedience 10 call made nv Mr. n. r.
HeibHrs. meeting was held at the castle
hall OF Texas lodge No. | last night to or
ganizo temple OF Rathbone Sisters. Mrs
&. w Fellows was temporary chairman
and Miss Crooks temporary secretary. The
following Officers were elected Mrs
Emma Helberg, past chief: Mrs. Charles
W. Fellows, most excellent chief. Mrs. Geo
Link most oNrellent senior Mrs. J. ID.
Potter, most excellent junior: Mrs. ]. q,
Decker, manager q the temple Mrs. II. r.
Eyerls, mistress Of records and correspond
onoe; Mrs, j. Rau. mistress Of finance; Miss
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01

Cincinnati, Ohio, May 3l.-Shortly after
o'clock an earthquake Shock was felt
here and in the suburbs. The printers ran
out of the Times Star office. Occupants of
other buildings We're alarmed and at
corner stone laying at the Geological gar
dens there was CONSERVATION among the
holiday crowds
At the lagoon on the Kentucky side there
was panic among several thousand people
on the grounds. The waters in the lagoon
were so rough that the life saving crew
Went TO the relief of those out in the cleo
trio pleasure boats.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01
LOW VACATION RATES.

The Queen and Crescent will sell exour-
sion tickets al low rates to the mountains
and seashoro resorts every day from June
l 10 September go inclusive. with final
linit October ST. 1897,
The Queen and Crescent route offers To
tourists THIS year the most perfect train
service ana appointments ever offered the
southern travelling public. rhrough Pull
man sleopers of the finest pattern.
Apply TO your nearest Queen ana Cres-
cent ticket agent for rates and fnll infor-
nation. A. +. Barnett,
G., T.. A., New Orleans, La
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01

Arthur Freeman, colorel, aged about so
years. was badly cut with razor yesterday
forenoon by another negro named Mitchell
smith The ARRAY occurred about two miles
out of the city beyond the Fifth ward, near
CartCr's woodward Freeman was taken to
st. Josephs inlrmary. Smith is still at
largp
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01

Waxahaohie, Texas. May SD IL Fow-
Ter. up to a short time ago editor of the
peoples party paper published here, died
yesterday. post norton examination
was held. revealing the formation of
tnmor in his head, which caused serious
cffusiou
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01

way and Minso tribes 0, the Red Men 10
Arra1ce sos a tcint ricn'c
Eight new members were admitted.
CAptSin Perkins wuS presented by Mr.. +.
TAYLOR with pair OF fine Mexican spurs
The company was reported to be In
pTNoSlser condition,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01
MIR. Merrill Released.

LAGRANGE, Texas. May 3i.-Mr. Merrill
Of Fort Worth, who was arrested here on
complaint that he was Durham, II cele-
brated California murderer, vas positively
identified as a Fort Worth business uan
and was AT oncc released ny the sheriff
Mr., Morrill, LETT at once for Houston on
his MnY home
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01
SHAKEN BY EARTHQUAKE.
The Shock Was Felt Throughout the
Southeastern States.
no DAMAGE HAS BEEN REPORTED.
Chimneys Thrown Down at Knox
Niilc-Pantc Among Cincinnati
Pleasure Seekers.

Cincinnati. Ohio, May 3l.--Special dis
patches to the Times-Star report earth
quake shocks all over Ohio Kentucky aud
West Virginia,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01

charleston. w. Va, May 3l.-At 2
o'clock this afternoon severe eartbon,kc
was le't all over the city. In many buld-
ihss ehe furniture was moved by the vilra-
lions, The people were panic stricken and
many oil mem ran out Of the large busit ess
10 tumble down. The vibrations were from
north to south and lasted about fft,en
seconds ''''
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01

Richmond. Va, May Sl.--An earthuur,ke
shock which lasted a few seconds was irlt
here about 1870 today. 1t shook bu,.ling,
and ratified windows. but no damage WA.
done The people in many buildings wer,
badly frightened
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01

Baltimore Md, May IA slight ea,,h.
quake shock was felt here shortly bef.,re
: O'Clock this afternoon. 1t was not no
ticeable except in tho high buildings. AN,
in these distinct vibrations were felt last.
ing about five seconds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01

Winston, n. c.. May 31.-Three severe
shocks OF earthquake were felt here at .
o'clock today. Wild excitement prevailed.
but no damage was done.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01
Chnttnnoogn. Tenn.

Chattanooga. Tenn. May Sl.-A slight
earthquake shock was felt about 80 tn
day throughout Fast Tennessee from Bris.
tol 10 Chattanooga. No damage is re-
ported. but the shock was perceptible.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01
Ashcyiile. n. r.

Asheville. n. G. May sl.-At 1850 This
afternoon an earthquake shock very per.
ceptibly shook Asheylllc. Hundreds of or
eupanis OF buildings ran into the streets.
No damage was done.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01
EARLY Morning FIRE.

The fire at O'Clock yesterday morning
was house owned by ]. Coghill and occu-
pied by Mr., MeCawley AT coo Elgin street in
the Fair Grounds addition. The building, u
cottage house. and contents were total
loss. The furniture was insured for $500.
The cause of the fire les unknown.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01

Louisville, Ky, May 3l-A dis>lnc, earth
quake shock was felt in this city shortly
after O'Clock this afternoon. No DAMAGE
was done. The shock lasted about five
seconds. The vibrations passed from south
TO north.