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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16

letter from a gentleman In Mobile.
dated June Il, to a friend In Houston
states that learning yesterday afternoon
that tho volunteers had orders to march 10
Mount vernon. about thltty-i five miles
north OF here, carly this morning hurried
out to camp to see my Texas friends once
more. I found them sure enough packing
up taking down tents. etc. This morning
near the above order has been counter
mandcd, but perhaps only temporarily The
reason FOR the change is surmised to be the
Tear OF quarantine restrictions heiug put
on Mobile and vicinity. though there Is not
even rumor of fever here In a previous
letter the same gentleman observed the
volunteers have had little ENCOURAGEMENT
TO social life outside OF their camp. They
haVo been u long time getting arms. cloth
ing ana equipment from the government
ana meantime have been put through some
nara drilling. which In the long hot dry
spell OF weather disposed them chiefly to
dishAbille and nest between times. Forum
aiely they have a llno, clear running
stream to battle In. Tho regulars. who
nave left us took quito n fancy to the
Texas boys. alongside of whom they we q
camped, MS indeed SO have others who have
observed 'hom they seem SO dead IN earn
est and intent on the business in hand
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16

decoration committee are urgently re
qucstcd to be at the Auditorium to arrange
TIE flowers plants, palms and other decor
alive material which viii he supplied by
the florists mothers, wives, sisters sweet
hearts. friends and acquaintances of the
soldier boys at the front.
All members of the ticket sellers com.
mitioe and the ladies' auxiliary of the
same arc requested to make this last day
n record breaker. In fact. it is desired TO
exceed the sale of all other days combined.
All persons having tickets for sale are re-
questcd to return those unsold between .
and o'clock today, with the cash for those
sold to Secretary Tom Richardson OF the
Houston business League.
As has been previously announced. there
viii bo no reserved seats. The performance
Will begin promptly at $3.50 and no one
viii be seated during the rendition of any
| number
| Remember that flowers. palms and other
| decorative material are needed today and
the committee will be especially grateful
1 for all that can he delivered by II O'Clock
! However, material for this purpose will ho
accepted until p m.
| Mr.. G. W. Nelson had the honor of pay
ing $40 for the first twenty tickets for
! the patriotic concert He has more to sell
! All participants in the patriotic concert
! are urged to be on hand not later than Ia
/ so that no delays may occur
| The ~ Hence ia requested TO retain
their seats until the close Of the last mum
Der of the programme and all are urged
10 ioin in the singing Of America"
The programme Will begin this evening
PROMPTLY AZ $40
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16
CITY BWEVITnTs.

Mayor pro tenn fluffy Ia acting mayor dur
ing Mayor Brashears absence
Tho Third Ward Democratic club will meet
tonight corner of Polk and st Emanuel.
The Butchers Protective association met last
night md transacted business Of Interest TO
Their industry.
Mr. w g. Washam. who for some time
past has been connected with the Third Ward
drug store, has now taken up his residence in
the Fifth ward.
The Misses Reading club elected the fol
lowing officers for tho ensuing terms Miss
Frankie Black, president: Miss Edna Nc
Nallcy, vice president, Miss Thee Crawford
treasurer; Miss Roberta Wilson, secretary.
\ flag measuring 6xl0 feet now floats over
TIM top Of the building occupied by Raymon
Cite, southwest corner of Travis street and
Preston avenue. a band OF music. good at
tcudaLce and refreshments were incidents to
the patriotic occasion.
Monday night cottage on the San Felipe
road, south Of Magnolia cemetery. was burned.
II was occupied by G. r. Reed and family,
VINO lost everything they had, Tuesday morn
ing the little boy of w. C. Reed ran into the
debris and had both feet badly burned.
There will be meeting Of ladies at the
Emmett Council hail, on Prairie avenue, Mt e
O'Clock this afternoon, to organize an auXili-
arV to the Ancient Order Of IIihcrnians. II
Is particularly desired by those Interested in
the movement that the ladies of Division No. /
be pTeFpnt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16
COTTON BELT WEATHER.
summaries of the Reports for TIL,
southern states.

S...,...... $50.
~
roi'o"lhs are the suili'arles OIL 'ne re-
ports by weather and crop stations In the
South as to the condition of cotton and
corn crons.
,'.
I'uis'"i'" "eueral Improvement III crop
growth from hot, showery weather, though
more rain is needed over north south
east portions. Cotton commencing 10 boon,
Is growing nicely, is sonl6w what small and
late, but promising. Corn excellent in To-
calities and bad in Others needs more rain
over north and southeast portions
ADMINISTRATION has progressed rapidly
and is looking fine. though grassy in some
localities Early planted corn being lad
by in good condition in southern counties /;
much OF it in full silk and tassel in local-
les in the northwest TOO much rain has
caused it to turn yellow, and in the south
west it is spotted
Msslssippi- crops improving. Cotton
growing fast. is fruiting well and is knee
high in places. Corn fine where rain was
sufficient, but injured by Grouth over
southern portion.
Alabama-Well distributed though g3n-
orally light rains during the last two days
We're beneficial to corn and cotton. Corn,
though small, is mostly laid by. aud is
forming ears in southern counties Cotton
Is making slow growth, but is healthy TAX
ing on SQUARES and beginning to bloom.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16

Orange, Texas, June 15-At the meeting
lane was elected first lieutenant The con-
pary has now about seventy-five members
or the roll and meets three nights a VICE X
foT drill. Captain Sholars and Lleutenan;
RaCand are both experienced drill masters
and are well up on tactics. and II the COM
pany is accepted under the second call for
volunteers will go TO the point of mobiiza
ton in pretty good shape.
The big flag ordered scmc time ago Tor
the Orange public school luildiug has al
last arrived and will be raised with appro-
pirate ceremonies next Wednesday,, \ pro-
sramme for the occasion Is now belng; pre-
nnrCd.
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PATRIOTIC CONCERT.
EVERYTHING IN READINESS FOR
THE GALA EVENT.
THIS Concern Is to Raise Money for
the Houston Soldiers Now In
the Field.

n Is certain that the grand patriotic con-
cert to bc given at the Auditorium this
evening will be tremendous success with
reference to most excellent programme.
sple idldly rendered and 1t Is the desire
81 those actively engaged In making the
concert success. TO see the Auditorium
crowded as It never has been in It's his
tory.
The decoration committee. Of which Mrs.
o. T. Holt is chairman. put in the greater
part Of yesterday in displaying TO the best
advantage possible the National colors.
The interior OF tho big building looks like
the Fourth OF July and all the National
conventions Of recent years will be out
done in profuse show Of the Stars and
Stripes.
This morning at 2 30 all members OF the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16
COMPLEMENTARY ENTERTAINMENT

To lie Given Tonight by the Ancient
Order Of United Workmen.
A complimentary entertainment will be
given tonight at Knights OF Pythias boll
in Burns building. Main street, under the
auspices OF the several lodges Of the An
cient Order OF United Workmen OF the city.
All members OF the order and their familie,
are expected as well as the visiting broth
ers. Invitations have also been extended to
q number of their friends.
The following Is the programme for the
evening:
Music by orchestra.
Address, by Major W. II. Grant,.
Piano solo, by Miss Kate Dietze.
Vocal solo, by Mr. j. McCleary.
Recitation, by Little Miss Adaasa Miles,
Violin solo, by Miss Fannie Schoverling.
Soprano SOLO by Miss l.. Buckingham.
Recitation. by Miss Anita Schneider.
Comic song, by B. Milton Wolf
Recitation. by Miss Mazda Mcleod
Ainthophone and piano. by Prof. Wesson
and Charles Haskell
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16
BRYAN BRIEFS.
Delightful Entertainments Given.
Personal Notes.

Bryan. Texas, June 1.-THE magnificent
home of Colonel and Mrs, Milton Parker
was scene OF beauty and gayety last even
Ing, the occasion being an o'clock dinner
given by Mas Parker and Miss Frances
Parker in honor OF their guests, Miss
Swearingen of San Antonio and Miss Harri-
son of Paris, The menu consisted of seven
courses and the cards We're so arranged that
at the end OF each course the gentlemen
changed partners, making delightful and
novel innovation. Those present were
Misses Swearingen OF San Antonio, Harri-
con OF Paris, Barton OF Dallas, Iiin OF
Hampstead, Henderson OF Dallas. White of
Abilene. Mckenzie. Maud Wilson, Olive
Wilson, Cole, Clarke, Smith. Kate Parker.
Frances Parker Of Bryan. Messfs. John NJ.
ard T. K. Lawrence. DR.. Oliver, Curtis
oliver, Castles, Mccormick. Parker, Butler,
Mooring Sims, Smith. Harrison, Hines.
Wilson ard Gordon,
MIRA w. NJ. Foster gave . delightful Gu.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16
Foreign Mi.sionnr, socic,,

The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
'iety OF the Texas conference. Methodist
Episcopal church lSouth. will meet in
annual session in Austin on tho gath in
Stant' II IL expected that several repre-
sentatlves Of the Houston societls- will he
IN attendance The annual sermon on mis-
sions VIII be preached by Rev. r. j.
Briggs, d. D., sunday June 20. The Hous-
ton and Texas Central and Southern Pa
enc. railroads have made n special rats
OF one and one-third faro for the round
trip on the certificate plan, and II is sup
posed that other roads will make the same
rate, Tickets will be on sale Thursday, the
.2d instant
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Mheclnicn's Icnnur

well known bcycllst is authority for
the statement that a movement Is Oh foot
among the bicycls,s OF the city % Or
ganize n whoelmcns league for the sole
purpose of taking hand in local politics.
All qualified voters will he eligible 20 men,
bershlp. and the purposes OF its creation
are to secure streets and roads ut for usc
by wheclmen, and to procure the enact :
ment OF ordinances conducive to tho,r con-
ventence There will be 10 dues end no
meetings EXCEPT for the purpose of dis
cussing needed ordinances and ;ndorsng
or repudiating candidates for city and
county offices.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16
CONVICT LABOR.
Manager Graves Of Uclytdcre PLAN
tntion VIII HIVE None OF ID.

Mr.. w. V, Graves of the Belvidere cot e.
ton and cane plantation, Fort Bend coun-
tS, was in the city yesterday. aud in con-
versation with representative OF The
Post said that cotton and corn crops Of
that section We're better and looked much
more promising than at any period for
twenty five years The cotton bolls were
now nearly full grown. and the corn crop
well II would be so abundant that he
did not know what the people would do
with II,
Mr., uraves was, up to Tuesday last. the
efficient manager of the Belvldere plan
taton, upon which 100 acres of cotton are
planted. but on that day he resigned his
position because the owners of The farm
insisted on employing convict hands He
says force of nifty or sixty penitentiary
convicts will soon be engaged at Belvi-
dere. and hence he resigned his position,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16
Thanks from the soldiers.

The following letter OF thanks was re =,
ceived by Mrs. N. e. Kendall yesterday.
which is self-explanatory:
Mrs. N. Z. Kendall. President Emmett
Rifles Auxiliary.
United States Camp, Near Mobile, Ala.
June ~. 1S9S,-Dear Madame: l beg to
acknowledge receipt Of bed sacks for the
men and extend to you our hearty thanks
for them. They make the boys very COM
Portable and are Just what they wanted.
1t was with great delight that the COM
pany learned Of the organization Of your
association, appreclating the fact that II
will have In view their comfort and that
its aim Will be to supply them with what
they need and at the same time have no
strings tied to the donations. With many
thanks to the ladies' and assuring you
Of our hearty appreciation Of your Efforts
IN our behalf. remain yours respect
fully, r. n. Franklin
ceptaip Company 9. First Infantry. Texan
Volunteers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16

Galveston. Texas Juno 1.-THE follow.
ing motions were submitted in the court OF
civil appeals First district, here today.
Motions for rehearng submitted: Hous~
ton East and West Texas Railway Com
pany VS.. r. R. Runnells, from Shelby; S
X. Mollhenny ct al VS. Planters and Me-
chanics' National bank, from Harris. Ma
linda Hardy ct al VS.. Charles Brown OF al.
from Victoria; Louisa Defferar VS.. An
heuser- Busch Brewing Association, from
Galveston.
Motion to strike out appellee's briefs
submitted: Thomas Petrucio ct al VS..
James H. Gross ct al, from Matagorla.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16
SUERIFFS' DEPARTMENT.

Johnson City Texas June l3--Who wants
the following described property; One
brown or plack mare. about 1872 hands
high. branded MI on left shoulder right
hind foot white, small White spot in fore
head has a fresh scar on nose one sorrel
n.aTe about II hands high. branded Bl or
Il cross connected. on lett shoulder with
scar running from point OF shoulder to tie
brand, a Gir white spot IN left thigh. very
snail white SPOT in forehead, foretop c'!;
off Notify me at once 3. j. Stubs,
sheriff Blanco county. Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16

chre party this morning from 10 10 u in
honor of her guests Misses Henderson and
Parton Of Dallas. Miss Hin OF Hampstead
and Miss Mckenzie Of Bryan. The hour
and the surroundings made it indeed
pleasant occasion and one greatly enjoyed
by all
Mrs. j. +. Josey OF Huntsville is visiting
her mother in this city.
Miss Harrison returned 10 her home in
Paris today.
Miss Josie Clarke has gone to Hillsboro
to be present at the Phlpott- Derden nup-
tials.
In 4 game of ball here this evening be
tween Bryan and Navasota Bryan won by
a score o. II to Z
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16
Masonic Officers.

The following officers were elected To-.
Gray lodge No 3so. Ancient Free and Ac-
cepted Masons:
y w. Campbell, worshipful master
John Hughes, senior warder; John Nichoi-
son, junior warden; D. Il. Blossom treas
urer; J. r. Cade. secretary: j. +. Massey,
senior deacon; NJ. 3. Clarke Junior deacon
A. w. Bebber, senior steward w. r. Mas
soy, junior steward; ]. W. Clark. tiler.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16
A Hold Burglary.

A bold burglary was committed early
yesterday morning at the residence OF H.
II. Harrison on Montgomery avenue in
the Fifth ward About o'clock the bur
glar entered the sleeping apartment % MIR.
Harrison and stole SIS in money and a
trunk full Of clothing. The trunk was
found laser in the day about 100 yards
from the residence rifed OF its contents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16
DEATH ROLL.

The death OF L. N Bell. aged GO years.
took place at the family residence. corner
Of Cont and Maury streets, in the Fifth
ward at 1850 o'clock yesterday morning.
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence this morning Mt 10 o'clock under
the direction OF Gray lodge No 3a9, An
cient Free and Accepted Masons, Rev,
Seth Ward Of Shearn Methodist church Of
hciating. The intermont will be In Ever
green.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16

Married in the parlors of the H,uchins
house yesterday, at p m, Mr. b. p.
Cain of Huntsville to Miss Alice v Green
OF johnson City, Elder J. II. Coson of
Huntsville officiating. The party boarded
the 3 D. m. train for Huntsville
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16

eral meeting OF the yerein. nothing special
was transacted. The board decided to
continue the summer night concerts on
Tuesday evenings Of each week.
During the evening chorus OF Saenger-
bunders, under. the direction of Messrs.
Lieb and Sauter reheared the chorus
they are TO sing at the Auditorium tonight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16

men why Is II that the
source Of their highest joys is at the same
time the cause of their greatest wretched.
ness The very attributes which make il
possible for women to be hanny wives ar 4
mothers also .ender them liable to the NJ.
most physical misery and pain
The sutferings of body and mind caused
by some weakness of the distinctly feminine
organs are SO. almost universe atuone wo.
men that the question might we'll be asked
Is this Natures punishment for the crime
OF being a woman -
The true answer is No These suffer;ues
are neither natural nor necessary. The
would not exist if the organism was he,ith,;
No woman ought to endure such troubles
There is no need of il. Dr. Pierce's Favor.
lite prescription is perfect and positive
cure for feminine weakness aud disease
1t gives health and strength TO the spe
cial organs and nerve-centres. heals inaar,
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Nature intended
II is the only medicine of its kind in.
vented by ar educated and exper;enr
physician. II is the only medicine which
makes baby's coming safe and compare.
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Any woman who would like N l,o,.
more about this medicine and about he,
own physician makeup should send q, one.
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A sure and permanent cure for con,s;c..
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16

The funeral Of william Melott took
place from the family residence, 4O7 Ruth
ven street, yesterday morning at 10 o'clock
and the body was buried In the German
cemetery.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16

The burial OF n, C. Birdsall, aged n
years. was observed AZ Aimeda yesterday.
Rev. Midyett officiating.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16
RecitatIon. by Freddlo MInator.

Recitation by Freddie Minister,
Irish Jig by Paddy Mcdonald.
Stcrcopticon and object lessons Of tbs
a. O. u. w. Lecture by win a. flass i,
grand muster workman
Entertainment to close with refresh
ments served 10y the members OF the order.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16
Filed Deed of Trnst

FIttsbhrg, Texas. June N n =
Co. filed deed of trus, ha.. Lamar
banning @, W. Hess as trustee: stool .ou ans !,
nxtures on hand about $500 or ssoSo p snu
.e,rea creditors are A. E. Andersen g re
Wv NV; Rouse. Hempstone & Co. s71a. %
n ns. 400: Firft National bank. si71.
NINA n. lanai, $1,000. vNA'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16
Disinfect Your Premi.c.

Lame In any quantity at E. NJ. Burke,s
~ Commerce avenue. Phone 81.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-16

The mystery of woman.
hood is full of deep
unanswerable eniginas.
Why should women be
compelled to suffer sim
ply because they are wo-
men WHY is IL that the
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-22

There are more theaters in
proportion to its population in
Italy than elsewhere in the
world.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-22
For Sale.

I offer for sale my building
known as Parker Row, for $4,000 U.
S. carrency. The building ]
brick and has a frontage of one hal
block on Twelfth street Address
JOHN w. HoYT.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-22

During the last four years
eooo acres of hop land in
England have gone out OF cul-
tivatiou.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-22

The first advertisements
known were placed on the
doors of St. Pauls cathedral.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-22

The new tunnel under the
Thames at Greenwich is to be
for loot passengers only.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-22

Bicycle polo is becoming a
highly popular gamein Dublin.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-22
Are You the Man fer the Place.

An experienced merchant
and the right naB having mon
ey or credit of $4,000 to &c.,
600 to put IN stock of general
merchandise and deal in Cotton
Hides, Wool and Country Pro-
duce, can find a splendid open
ing in Victoria Tex. New brick
building especially erected
for The purpose nearly compiel-
ed. Novel advantages in both
building and location.
First floor space 27O0 square
feet, IA feet.trom floor to cell
ing. Basement 900 square feet
9 feet high designed fpF grisi
mill: 8 elegant living Foons
above FIRST floor. Pavilion on
garden roof 3Ox60 feet. Wa
gon yard and steam laundry
on the premises. The entire
grounds 139x27s feet. Place
will only be Ietto an experience
ed man in every way suited to
the place and the trade TO be-
handled.
Owner will take interest 10
the business, if desirable 10 ap-
plicant-
Address at once
G. L. THURMOND, JR.
Victoris, Texas
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-22

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Is prepared to execute all orders for Job Print
ing such as Letter Heads. BIZ Heads, Bust
ness Cards, Wedding Cards. Enyelop Cards
and in fact all kinds of Printing
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-10-24

fbic. The situation. the surroundings
and a beautiful day combined 20 make
the scene Inspiring and the occasion
Impressive.
Bishep seatteriee said 9, was expect
Ing too much OF the President 10 re-
fpUnd. but he wanted him to know
their unsp0kfn wish. Tho President
then arose and said.
u appreciate the very great privilege
given 20 mo 10 participate with this
ancient church by H. bishops and ~
iaRmen In this new showing for the
Master and Tor men. Every undertake
ing like this Tor the promotion Of re-
liginn and education IL n positive gain
10 citizenship. 10 country and 10 civil.
zatlun. Ana In this single word I speak
] wish for this sacred enterprise the
highest influence and the widest useful
mess"
while the President spoke the drapcry
Of red. white and blue was removed.
revealing huge iDnlnn cross twenty
feet high. cut from a single stone.
After a chant by hte choir. bishop
Wh'pple read special prayer Of
Thanksgiving f1r Victory
bishop Do1ne. In the course Of his
address aid: u am speaking here Ia
the name N an Americans The cross
here unveiled stands nn q mount which
bears the name of holy 10 all English
speaking people. u overinoks the capl.
t0i ~ a great nation uf frrCmon. The
chief magistrate ~ our great country
has added the dignity Of his mos wei.
come presence. A representative as
srmbly has gathered. I take u that
there Il represented 10 day In thiA as