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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

TO uIRE.Rs OF CONVICT IABoR-'Bids
viii he received until u o'clock m. July
ia 1877, for the hire OF about 100 con
viete. to DO worked on farms IN forces
Of not less than nifty, l0 Two Ne'is iioih
January |. 1895.
Each bid must state how many con-
victs are wanted and where 20 be WORK
cd, and he accompaniod by bond In the
sum OF sl0ov. signed by two or more
sureties. as evidence of the RESPONSE
Conditioned. that II his bid he accnpt-
ed the bidder Will Furnish bond OF
$500 for every hfiy conN!cts, and slo,Wo
for one hundred convic,s or over, for
the faithful performance Of the contract
that may be awarded 10 him,
Each bid and bond must be enclosed
together in a sealed envelope and di-
rected to *. J. Clopton. secretary. peni-
Tertiary oard. Austin. Texas,
Tho BIDS VIII be opened at the regular
Austin. Texas at IL o'clock IN, july H.
lS6
The form OF bid viii be for a stlpu-
s. rss Stint, rsr to S he III lIr e ,h n,
guarding ard feeding both convicis and
guards the contractor TO furnish nee
tSsary quarters Tor guards and con-
v!cis. wood for fuel and cooking. horses
and saddles for guards, feed for horses
used nv guards. land and team for n
vegetable garden: and 10 Ia at cx-
pensc of moving supplba~ and ronyicis
&c and frap neaCest railroad station.
As there are numerous stipulation
ard conditions TO ho conipiied With ir
all ne ces sary information viii be prompt
~ furnished by the undersigned.
The board Reserves the sight to re-
1ect any and ell bids submitted.
superintendent Texas state Peniteniia..
rlpg ia
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

FOX ltENT-for summer. modern two
stcCy residence, partly furnished; large
yard; south rooms close III; rem, Sl6.t@
IN advance. references. Address ". i,
q. box 22O. city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

STU .tTloN wanted by Nouns nhn 10
take cnre of horses and milk cows IN
private family: good yard nan. Address
Sik his Otfige.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

w MULTIPLICATION by ocloreh hoy as
porter around store or office or work
around private house. Address 7y6 this
office.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

YOUNG man. druggist, II years expert
ei,cr. we'll oluoHted IN I'VE different ran .
uuaCes. would Ike to have post,lu','
Addrhi,s $50. this ofIlce. !.
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REAL rsrArE run sAnn.

FOR SALE-The j. w, Davis residence.
cor3cr Jackson and Polk. Thcd ward;
fine shade trees. Stables. servirit houses.
etc. tarral N iiarral 3lTl? Main. 3
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

COOK and baker wants situation for
some large gang Of men Can Or al
uress Cook. no Congress avenue. Hons.
ton Texas. "
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SITUATION wanted TO superintend gun
and engine: can do all repairing, also
tn supertn.eud farm next year Icl -s,t,ce
,-lven' Addrcsa j, n. r.. Navasot",
TeNOs
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

WANTED Position. good workman
in blacksmith shop or to run a gin for
some man that wants good Einiicr.
prefer going To the i.razos botrom to
run gin. Address Jas. Ernest Allen,
Uuntsyilie Texas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

MAN to do obi jobs. swao offices. at
tcrd horses. drive wagon. nelp IN store,
wash dishes, clean windows. any KENO "
work Just to live. good references. Ad-
dress GIG. this Office. !
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-NEe room house. 1--WE blocks
from market. two blocks from Central
depot; 6l6 Girard street. good noighnor-
hood; bath rent. 5000. Apply John
Walker. 2l0i Travis. z
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

FOR RENr-Sevcn room two story house..
gNs, bath. sewer conIoCtions, $500 per
month. 1905 POLK avenue.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

" AN'rEi, i Fnii',aop by competent r99is
tered phar1nacist; long experiences; best
references Address h5i, this office.
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SITUATION WANTED.

WANTED Situation by young man. not
sfraid Of work. Apply u. T., this Office;
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aIps ANn PROPOSALS.

NOTICE 1O. CONTRACTORS
sealed bids addressed to the CITY SEQ
retory vii! he r~ociyed ur TO clock
y ~. on MONDAY, July 2; INC; .n5 ~.
ton street from Hcmphlll street 70 nv
intersection OF Washington ana Preston
Streets and along Preston stre,t iro.p
The intersection OF said strsct MIN NM,
sewer To be constructed Of yi'r,uen srw So,
er pipe. In accordance wiz plans slu
spcciiicNttons therefor picyaseu Wy ~, no
CITY Ensineer; rSeommendssd , by m ny
Board OF Public Works and ad9p o. afn 10y
one III as, Eny, ase ." zach ma snnst
local hank made payablc 10 IA. V. Rice.
Niayor In the sum Of 500. to secure mo
malina Of rontra,tI The bids will he
apened In the nresence OF the City Cpuh.
Gil al the regular meeting on July ).
1897 tho CIV rcscrvinH the right ID re-
i,s,t amy nni nil bids
way Ga" " Vi "a ,s,,Ic MAYOR.
Houston. Texas, June ". 1871. al
--.---.--------
NOTICE. TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids addressed 10 the CITY Sec
retarv Will be received up 70 p M on
Monday, July 5, 1897. for the sradihs
and paving and CONSTRUCTION oil suIp
wallis on washington street from tne
or Houston avenue, saiu naNES 70 Wy
constructed OF asphalt. brick. grnNci OF
macadam and the curb Walls 10 be con
structed OF stone or gronite' nf'eN OF W.
ncnt.-ssnd work to be done in conform
ity weth plans and specifications there
for prepared by the CITY Engineer, reg
commented by the board OF fuoi,1
Works and adopted by the Slty SoH,.si
ana on NE IN thc oihce OF tne NY ~"
Elncer. Iach n'1 mus, w acco"f" 49,
bv certified check on local bank. inane
payable TO II. Il. Rice, Mayor, IN the
sum of Sieo 10 secure inc mtNus a., va
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LOST. FOUND. STRAY. STOLEN.

rf,sND-A pair OF mems new shoes.
Owner can get same by paving i0r WIS
81 and Identifying the shoes. 'iH Ia a
mar avenue.
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FOR RENT-A few choice four and i've"
room cottages. modern aud we'll located;
two-story houses with all conVenences
In all pirts Of tho city. make your wants
known. NorAcct & Cooley, telephone
ElY II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

SOBER Young man wants work; first
class al round hard with tools; any
kind of work wanted for reasonable
WAGES. Address SN. this office.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

LADIES. why suffer when You can NJ
entirely relieved al once and perfectly
cured in "A few days? No drugs, new
mn, !.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

AN eigh,-room house. nicely furnished
Third ward. family horse and carriage
and min COW to let for three months
beginning July Is; $50 per month. Adj
drnss q. illis OF fec.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

WANTED-Reliablc. energetic l!fe ihsut-
ance solicitor IN each county old com
pany: best plans. new working rncthods;
new men trained agents fully protecls1.
j. W. Harris. general manager waco,
Texas. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

WANTED osItion to manage, operate
and keep In repair n Gin, by a reliable,
oxucrienred and competent man. Lock
Box -, Gonzales, Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

SITUATION wanted by lady TO do hous,
work or nursing, either IN city or III
country, Addross SO. this office.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

A MARRIED man wants work and wants
it's badly: good city reference given. Ad-
dress T., 1906 Ruek Ave.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

"ONSDoNoR" cures without inodlciGe.
and cures when meliciun tails. sold or
rented by DR.. j. NJ. Arnold. dcalot for
Sounh Texas; office, Moore Il BurnotL
building 1913 Texas avenue. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

FOR N.oo Won can have YOUR watch clean
ed or main spring rcriarcd under gilar-
antee At \. C, Wrede's. 400 Travis
ST 3
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

FOR hENT-Fivs- room cottage. corner
McGowcn and san ]acinto; all modern
conycnisnces. Apply Room :, Gibbs
huiiGing.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

FOR RENT--EEgant two-story seven
room house. -four blocks Capitol hotel,
gas. hoi and cold bath modern convon-
fences. No. 1876 Texas avenue. inquire
next door I'll
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

SEEDS and plants of every description,
Sorghum seed, Kafilr ard MILO Maize
Milet, Hungarian Broom corn. We
carry the largest assortment OF bulk
seeds In Texas. Fruit basketB boxes
and crates of every description at fac
tory price. Holloway Seed Co.. I'ailaA
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HELP WANTED.

Statesmen for cigars 1925 monthly and
expenses: old established house expe-
Renee unnecessary. G. L. Bishop Co.
ST. Louis.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

TYPEWRITER BARGAINs-Ali In good
order; One Remington typewriter. $40,
one smith Premier typewriter, $50: one
Smith-Premicr typewriter, se5. one Cali
graph typewriter So. one CaliEraph
typewriter. SIS, IastoriEa's. SA Main
street. II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

WANTED-A boy who has worked a.
printers trade for a few years; one who
is rood on straight tyDe setting. and on
work for small wages uniil fall 70 adj
0ress me at once All Valley HIS. j. A:
i
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

carry the largest assortment VI puiN
sceds In Texas. Fruit baske;s. boxes
and crates of every description AT FAC
tory price. Holloway Seed Co.. Dallas
Teas. ----
SITUATION WANTED.
WANTED Situation by . young man, not
afraid Of work. Apply u. j., this once;
SITUATION wanted 10 superintend gun
and engine: can do all repairing, also
In superin.eud farm next year re-. ,o
given. Address j. II. X, NaV'so"',
Texas. -----------.--
YOUNG man, druggist, II years expert
encr. we'll oluonted IN I'VE different IAN
uuaGes. would like TO have a pos9iom'
very good references, moderate terms,
Address $50. this office. -------
" AN'rEI, II Fnn,aop sy competent rssis-
tenad pharmacist; long eApcricnce best
reference: Addres,s No. th.s oitco;
WANTED Position to manage operas
ana keep In repair "A Gin, by fehhpie'
oXucrienred and competent man. LOCK
Box -. Gonzules. TeAas. H
STU ATION wanted by Young man 10
take care of horses and milk COWS IN
private family: good yard ran. ADDRESS
N,h. lnls olHge. --------------S
COOK and baker wants situation for
sonE large gang Of men. Can or al
nress Cook. no Congress avenue. donSo
ton. Texas.
SOBER Young man wants work; first
kind OF work wanted for reasonable
wages. Address so. this Office. z
SITUATION wanted by lady TO do house
work or nursing, either IN city or III
country, Address SO, this Office i
A MARRIED man wants work and wants
its badly: good city reference given. AG-
dress y. 100 Rusk Ave
WANTED--Po Position by oolored hoy as
porter around store or oitiee or work
around private house. Address 7ob, TINS
Office. "
WANTED-Pos good Workman
In blacksmith shop or to run GIN Tor
some man that wants good Einiicr.
prefer going To the lrazos botcotn 10
run gin. address JAS Ernest Allen.
huntsville. Texas.
MAN TO do obi jobs swao offices. at
tcLd horses. drive wagon hcip IN store,
wash dishes. clean windows any kind uf
work Just 10 live. good references. Adj
dress COG this Office. -----------------
COLORED man wants ward work good
at house clearing: references given.
Address Ben Burns. Houston. Texas.
corner Fuller and Andrew streets. u
SITUATION wanted by an all around
lady, either house work OF sewing pS
day; not afraid of WORK. Address NO;
10. this office.
MANIFESTATION by girl OF refinement
as nurse or companion to invalid who
will travel during summer. Will give
good references ADDRESS NO. 80.
SITUATION wanted by a German, girl as
cook IN small family. Address L. D.. y,
salllI.. Il sl..oS. cry :----------------
~, anyv.hare IN IN Texas. ADDRESS Box
1S9. Coumbls. Texas:
WANTED--A place TO work by a coiorfd
AM Iu,rwy mr. COW. Address l.. b.. this
cfficc.
-. non 80
assist In omiee WORK. hou'esS N>'
care this olflee.
wJIITL lady wants n D,ure to work cook.
10 ma ho,. se vvoa.k. iSll Hickory street
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TWO good duirymen tswedes or Germans
preferred. girl TO nurse. three white
women 10 cook. two field hanis;, Caii
nj Bureau of Information aif'G i'aN's
.fra
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

FOR RALE-Ar assortment OF second.
nand betting, pyl,eys. thaitinS. hangers,
piping. etc. Call at the BUSINESS office OF
The Po,t. u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

PLEASE RETURN Will he much an
lrecidied II all books borrowed from
Judge uoldthwaito's law and INSECT
lancous library be returned to the office
as carly as possible
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

LINDELL FANS PACKARD LAMPS
Ideal Engines, National Boilers, Lnkoh
Transformers, Electrical CONSERVATION.
Repairing. supplies. Armaturc Rewind-
ing, Thu Bardon-Shcets Electrical Con-
structton company. 800 Preston avenue,
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WANTED-A good. active white boy u
art as drummer and porter, must be
willing TO work and he polite. Apply at
Delarey House. Anglelon, Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

HARNESS FOR sALE--Fino LOT OF har-
ness worth SEQ. for sale ut $40 per set.
E1w. clarendon. corner Franklin ami
Caroline street ~
FOR SALE --. Elegant fun leather top
phactons. with leather trimmings and
ondou. corner Franklin and Caroline
~
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COIORED man wants ward work. good
at house clearing; references given.
Address Ben Burns, Houston. Texas.
corner Fuller and Andrew streets. Il
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

FOR RENT--A 5-room cottage. Apply A.
Pastorza manager FcCest Manufacture
ing Company, corner Austin and Dallas
streets II
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For SALE.

FOR SALE-ico cars bright, clcen pHirie
bay. ut Sl75 per ton, Z. o. b. the follow
ing stations; pcarland Genoa, Afanvel.
pcepwatcr, Webster and La pcrte.
Texas special prsce on ave and ten car
lois. Addrsas Fischer. CorNilSr y co. ~
$3.50 PAIR, express raij, beat US; full
warranty bicvcle tircs. Minoral.zed
Rubber Co., Now York Agents wanted,
A FINE cottage in Third ward: ~ great
bargain Il sold uuick; on car iirc. In
vcstigate: NICE home for anyone. Adj
dress SIG, this officN ]
THE Texas Express Company will seli vt
public auction to the highest bidders for
caSl, all unclaimed express nsnttcr, July
"a 1891. List can be seen at office, 200
F:0nklin avenue. G.. A. Riley. agent. l-2i
SIXTEEN HEAD OF the finest and hest
safidr and driving horses ever brought
10 the city: three matched teams In tho
lot city broke and gentle for ladies. We
arc here to stay, evtsy horse guaranteed
as represented. ]. n. THOMPSON. Orange
swan. salesman. f!arendoa's Stable. 3
FOR sALE--A first class buggy and sad-
die horse for ssle very cheap sound as
dollar. Call ut lalS Main street. !
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

WANTED--A good live man 10 represent
n wholesale lumber firm in yellow pine
afI cypress: Texas Territory mlsI have
experience, ability and be Il hustler gool
firm To travel for. Address I5l. tihs
nnira
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

SUNBuRN relieved, tan and frccitcs
positively removed by NAPLES velvet
Cream 25 cents; pleasant and fragrant.
Naples drug store. 9W Preston, HodS-
ton OF by mail. II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

va NTED-A first class waiter aud dining
room servant: German or swede prefer
nd: must lie polNe and Wiling 10 work.
Apply at Delaney House, Ansleton, ItN.2
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

MOORE EFT AL VS.. c. e.
1--WE EFT AL; motion for rehearing
ite OF trespass TO try titlc. from
maj county, Third district.-Over-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

THAT street car addition. down Harris
burg road is being well drained. 'et lots
arc still ut same prices. SIb to S225 on
81 to $40 monthly payments. ID. u.
Smeaton. agent. Travis and Fraire
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

/ CAN FURNISH any amount Of money
wanted OF bfck business prperty n
fol city scrip II you are looking for a
nice home with large lawn, plenty or
trees on car line AMI at = very low
price. can supply YOU, ! have lust the
homes on Rusk aveAue; come and Dse
me. N. L. Muls. ~ Main street. r.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

AN elegant ten-room house. large new
and modern, large yard. stable and al
ccpvenicnccs: a good three-room cottage
and fenced grounds. $500 cash; a lovely
little fourrooen suburban home. $40, a
Third ward cotJage on installnf'nt plan
anything else YOU DESIRE can be found
on our lists. Norfeet K Cooley. u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

WANTED-Position bv girl OF refinement
as nurse or companion to invalid WHO
will travel during summer. viii give
good references, Address NO. lD
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

" -Dressmskers. Apply at once
10 Madnure II. Joseph, Wn MAN, s'e1''i "a
postion to good dress M t Ke -.
AN,rF.D-onc organist. two girls fer
General i.ousework. one housekeeper, one
COOL cook. one nurse, Call from 70 l.
Wednesday morning, 81 Mason pulid'hg.a,
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PERSONAL.

LIs,I UFT ANSW EItS-
10 advertisements in office of The
iL'oSt for week ending saturday. June 70
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ANTEp-Man for No. shirt machine,
Address Model Laundry, Galveston
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GOOD CLEAN bright prairie hay In bales
at sig5 per ton E. o b. cars Rice's Switch
on S 4. ami A. l.. II. Il. Address Nj.
Nj. Rice, Ranch. Houston. 10
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AGENTS WANTED--Man. woman. boy
or girl. In every town. 10 sell new N
,,aption rocking char fam agents make
over SD a day; send i5c FOR outfit, "a
orcss p. D. Box e5. san Marcos texas
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SITUATION wanted by an all around
lady, either house work or sewing nv
day: not afraid of WORK. Address NO:
10, this office.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

FOR SALE Full leather top busg1cs.
worth SIS. for $50, Fldw. clarendon. cor
ner Franklin and Caroline street. 80
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NINE. c. A. BuJAC. pianiete, studio "a.
Mason block special attention paid TO
rudiIncnts OF music; lessons at pupils
residence IL desired; instruction TO De-
ginners; also advanced s.tudent5. II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

WANTiNl-PosItion by first grade teach
err: can teach classical and modern Ian
g,agns; has been principal OF academy.
Address II. r.. o0l Main street. Hons-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

secured in every profession
and trade, several vacancies now open.
For particulars call or inclose slainn.
So,ib"rn star business Bureau. 81 Ma
%" -, ii1i,rs 30
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lIOt, STON SHORTHAND AND TN Pc
WRITING SCHOOL. Ma son Block. Miss
Alice +. Harner. principal II YOU are
ambitious and will work hard. We want
you 10 take II business training course
with ia "
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

AGENTS and t,ancr manpEs., salary or
commission. Hunter Tailoring sae S""'
,Nc Cincinnati Ohio.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-30

no LOAN-S50o.o 90 to slOO, 10000 to loan on
Houston real estate. uarral " Harral.
btu Main street
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19
Chased by Women.

A crowd Of angry women at Lam
bertsville, Pa, chasing a stranger, Gre
ated unusual excitement on recent
afternoon. 1t all came about over a col
lecting agent for an installment house.
Mrs. Lay hen, who had purchased some
goods from the house and had been pay
ing for them monthly, said the collector
visited her house and picked up So that
lay ON a stand.
She discovered her loss and started
out after him, at the same time notify
ing the neighbOrs. The women captured
their man. The agent denied having
taken the money, but handed her back
So. When seen later, he said be was in
nooent of the charge and had given her
the 50 rather than run any chance of
being arrested. philadelphia Press,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19
CLOYER'S GLIDE TO FORTUNE.
WALKS ON WATER WITH EASE
AND GRACE.
An Americas Man Who is Winning
Fame and Shekels Abroad. will
Walk to Fortune on HIS
Water Shoes.
Water Shoes.

Professor Robert Cook, whose re-
cent exploits in walking upon water
have created a vast deal of attention
throughout the United States, Isl spend
inga few days in AMericus at the
home Of his aunt, Mrs. r. J. Perry, on
jackson street. Prof. Cook was reared
in Americas and is quite we'll known
TO everyone in this city and vicinity.
This new wonder came here recent
ly from savannah, where for a week
he astonished the simple folk by waltz
ing across the river, and cutting the
pigeon wing mile or two off Tybee.
As announced in The Times Record
er several weeks ago, Professor Cook
perhaps better known here as Billy
Glover, has accepted wage to walk on
me ono river from Pittsburg to Gin
cInnatI, a distance of $50 miles, for the
sum Of $1,000. The feat will be at
tempted in June, and tie professor is
now enrOute to New Orleans, where he
VII exercise for some time upon the
waters of Lake POnChtrain.
Professor Cook has been residing in
Boston since he left AmeriCus two
years ago, and it was in the Bean City
that he mastered the fine art of dis
porting upon the waves and winning
fame and fortune.
tie Is the inventor of a water shoe,
four feet long and six inches wide,
with fins on either side and on the
bottom. When one foot is moved for
ward the fins close, and when another
step is taken the fins open, thus form
log resistance which prevents the
walker from slipping back. The con-
lnYances are very light and with them
the professor can walk from four to five
miles an hour.
Professor Cook has exhibited his
wonderful invention to number of
trends, and it is to be regretted that
ne cannot give an exhibition here. He
VIII walk on the ChattahOOchee river.
opposite Columbus, on Thursday or
Friday.
There is no fake about the professor
accomplishment, as his wonderful
ieats OF water walking have aston
iSned thousands from Massachusetts, to
Florida.
In his walk down the Ohio river he
viii be followed by press boats and
Olher craft and great multitudes will
witness this glide on the CLASSY wave
leOs from Plttsburg to POrkOpOlis by
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