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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
IT HAS A MOTIVE.

The determined disposition on the part
Of the Spanish authorities TO regard as
Illegal and unwarranted by international
law the American claim to Manila by vir-
tue Of the surrender which took place
two days after the signature of the pro-
tocol suspending hostilities has a motive.
The Peace Commission, which is charged
TO deal with the whole Philippine ques-
ton, will probably make a very substan-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11

WANTED,

A YOUNG MAN TO DO PLAIN Up
holsterng and Make Mattresses, &c.
Steady work. Address, stating lowest
wages expected. state experience up
HOLSTERER. care of Dispatch. Sc 1910
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,

at home; so per week; no canvassing
Send reply envelope for sample and par
ticulars. FOSTER MACHINE COM
PANY. 5a5 west Twentysninth street.
New York Sc 1l-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED.

AT ONCE. PRINCIPAL FOR HIGH
School. Nine-months' session. Salary GID
Address HIGH SCHOOL, care DIS
patch, stating branches taught. sc u-St
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,

BY A YOUNG LADY OF THREE
years experience. a Position as Ieacher
In private family. Teaches usual com,
mon school branches and Music. small
salary required. References exchanged.
Miss b. H. NJ, care Postmaster, lVor'
southampton county, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,
WANTED,

A QUIET GIRL TO STAY IN A CON.
dictionary store. Address Il. Z. A., care
Of Dispatch. so Hit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED.

A LADY WHO HAS STUDIED MUSIC
In London, England; Paris. France. and
Dolfenbuttel, Germany, and who gradu-
ated with highest honors from the Lone
don College OF Music, will give lessons
at exceptionally low rates this session.
She is an experienced teacher, who has
met with much success. Address MEDAL
EIST. care OF this office. Sc 11-Su3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,

A LADY, WILLING TO DO Alb KINDS
or homework and sewing. to keep house
for widower with three children. Apply
800 east Broad street. Sc 11-1tt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
FOR SALE,
DISSOLUTION SALE,

DISSOLUTION SAIE.
WE ARE STILL CLOSING OUT orr
large stock OF Vehicles, and have a ma
line Of Yictorias, Surveys, Phaetors.
Traps, Buggies. Boulevards, and Runa.
bouts; also large stock OF Delivery
Wagons, for dry-goods. groceries. shoe.
stores, and Milk-Wagons; also. a large
lot Of Secondhand Vehicles.
All OF these Vehicles will be sold AT
COST, so as to settle up our business
at an early date. w. c. SMITH & co.
Sc SGT Slf north Fifth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,

A GOOD COOK AND LAUNDRESS
Must come well recommended. Apply
Monday, 301 west Franklin. Sc Hit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
EMPLoYMH4r WANTs.
WANTED,

BOY WITH EXPERIENCE IN GhEEN
Grocery. One that lives on Churcn III
preferred. Reference required. Address
J. c., Station u. Sc ll-it'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11

ton Of their case. has been assumed to
form the subject OF a direct protest to
the Washington government, through NJ.
Cambon, the French Ambassador. as re-
ported from English sources yesterday.
This alleged protest was as follows.
THE ALLEGED PROTEST.
Spain protests against the capitulatlon
of Manila because made two days after
the protocol was signed.
1T says that the revenue from the Ma
Mia customs may continue devoted to the
service OF the Philippine loan of 1891
Finally, it insists upon the United
States compelling Aguinaldo to liberate a
thousand Spanards now i'm his custody.
most Of whom are placed there, the note
asserts. by Admiral Dewey"
No such communication has reached
either the State Department or the
French embassy as that described in the
London dispatches as forming the basis
OF a protest touching the American occu-
patton of Manila
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,

TO CORRESPOND WITH BRIGHT,
Young People DESTROYS of learning Short
hand at home. Benn Pitman system
Easy terms and thorough individual in
struction by practical stenographer. S.
ROLAND HALL, Heathsyille. Va.
90 Hit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11

TO RENT THE OFFICES FORMERLY
occupied by DR.. =. A. Irving at lO2 west
Grace street. Terms reasonable. Address
So i1-ltp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
REMOVAL,

DIR. r. ANGUS NICHOLS Will RI,
MOVE his office after SEPTEMBER l5TH
to
No. 2O5 WEST GRACE STREET.
so u-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED

EVERY ONE SUFFERING WITH
Piles to give DR. McGilrs Pile Rome5v
trial. Also, ladies to try Orange Nos.
som, and be relieved of years Of sufror.
ing. A fresh supply on hand Mr.. ~
f. MILES, General Agent, 52l Twenty.
fourth street. Sc u-lt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,

Third-Floor Rooms, Front and Back
Rooms en- suite or single, with or without
board Hot and cold water. Prices rea-
sonable. Apply at 1909 east Clay street.
Sc ll-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11

YOUNG MAN UNDERSTANDING
horses 10 sell the only Horse Brush I'm
the world, representing the South for
northern factory. Address HORSE. Dis
patch office. Sc ll-Its
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,

GOVERNMENT POSITIONS Don L
prepare for any civil-service examina-
ton without seeing our illustrated GAIA
BAN CORRESPONDENCE COLLEGE,
Washington. ID. G. Sc ll-lt'
WANTED, CAPABLE MAN With
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO CARRY
stock OF goods and manage brancn OF
Chicago house; 1926 per month and all ex.
penses: also. extra percentage; permanent
position. with good future prospects. Az
dress JAMES BARTON, liz DearpoIh
street, Chicago. Sc n-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED.
WANTED.

BOARDERS AT 4O7 NORTH ELEVENTH
street. Nice rooms: good fare. and polite
attention. Terms moderate. So il.1f
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11

ROOMS SUITABLE FOR PHOTO
graph Studio wanted on Broad street he
tween Sixth and Jefferson. Address "
care Of Dispatch. SO u-ns'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,

MODERN DWELLING, ABOUT EIGHT
rooms. west OF Fifth street. State exact
location and lowest cash price. BUYER.
care Dispatch. Sc Lit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED.
WANTED,

TO LEND $1,000 IN SMALL SUMS.
II, Chamber of Commerce, care Carrier
50. Sc 11-2ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,

OCCUPANT OCTOBER 1ST FOR TWO
CD large Connecting Basement Offices,
now occupied by Dr. r. h. Teuslsr. APP
ply 713 east Franklin. sc 4-Su2t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
BUSINESS WANTS.
Culpepper Creamery Butter.

This is the season when the finest pro-
duct OF the dairy is scarce and high,
celebrated dairyman, Nathan n. Fill
more. of Babbling Brook. Culpepper. Va,
/ am prepared to supply my trade with
the finest grade of Creamery Butter ever
sold on this market. ] pay Mr.. Fillmore
10 cents for every pound he sells me, and
take his entire product. You can buy
1T from me in any quantity. per ucc
pound. ....... 49,. -. ..... .......... To-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,

TENANTS FOR THREE ROOMS. WITH
bath; newly papered, on second floor.
Price, $3.50. Mrs. SLAUGHTER
Sc l1-Su&Th2t" 3l2 west Grace street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
The Abuse of Fame.

The Abuse of Fame.
cleveland Leader)
Inere was a man who went 10 fight
A warrior brave and bold,
VINO proved himself 20 be- a knight
Like LauncelOt Of old;
lie won the peoples high regard,
The deeds he did We're great:
Ana may he reap a rich reward
From people and from State.
Yet still, alas, twas well II he
Had never sailed out
10 spread our power on tho sea
And put the foe 20 rOut,
For now that his great name has b1en
Placed on our historys page.
His cousins and his aunts begin
To go upon the stage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
'yAyTEI,
WANTED.
WANTED,
WANTED.
WANTED,

OCCUPANTS FOR THREE OR sly
Rooms, conveniently arranged, bath ana
gas. % east Leigh 70 ILL.,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
FOR SALE.
IfOIi SALE.
THE HUBS SPECIAL.
FOR SALE.

ONE SET OF VIRGINIA LAW RE.
ports, ~ volumes. Address "BOOKS.h
care of Dispatch. SO fi-lt'
FOR SALE. A LL-ESTABLLsHED
and profitable GROCERY, or. AND
FEED BUSINESS IN the thriving railroad
town OF Clifton Forge, Va Cause OF sell
ing, failure OF health OF one member of
the concern. Particulars and information
will be given through Box N. CIiftos
Forge Va. auSi-W F&Slrsu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
Two FARMS WANTED.

TWO FARMS WANTED.
FIRST, A STRICTLY FlRST-CLAsS
Residential Property, with large, fine
buildings: good farming land; good neigh
borhood No limit as 70 price G25,oO, or
even more IL suited, but expects some
thing worth the money Also. wishes
Large Tract Cheap Land, suitable Tor
grading The tracts may be widely
Separated. Send detailed descriptions,
and. If possible. photos Geturned II de-
sired to Box 2S2, Lynchburg, Va
Sc GIL 1925
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED.

SIX MEN OF GOOD APPEARANCE.
Permanent positions TO hustlers Apply
Monday from to 4 p. NJ. at Windsor
Hotel. Sc l1-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,

TO SELL FIRST-CLASS TIRE I'D.
setter; also, Tire Gender Apply AZ r, y
GAsSER'S, No. SCO Fifth and DIVA,
streets. So tf.ftsN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,
awrNs $50
WANTED,

A GOOD TENANT FOR A FLAT OF
Three Nice Rooms at 400 east Cary street
Cheap TO desirable party. Sc ll-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED.
WANTED.

BOARDERS FOR TWO, LARGE, WE'LL
furnished front rooms in West End. Re-
ferences exchanged. Address WEST
END care Of Dispatch office. Sc 11-1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,

MRS. MAMIE d. WERTH DESIRES
occupants, with board, for Second-Story
Rooms. Apply at 2O5 west Grace street.
II-1t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
BUsInEss WANTS.
WANTED

A PARTNER. A YOUNG MAN OF Pv
perienee and push desires an Active
Partner. who can invest about 81 oc0 a -
Join In opening up a first-class retail ssel
store in this city. References exohan,,.('
Address D., care Of Dispatch. SO III,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,
WANTED,
WANTED.

BOARDERS WANTED IN VERY
large and desirable rooms on Franklin
street. Excellent fare. Terms moderate.
Address HOME COMFORT, care Dis
patch. Sc l1-1t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
BUSINESS WANTS,
WAN TED,

WANTED.
MISS TANNERS MUSIC CLASSES.
No. east Main Street, Richmond. Va.
Those wishing TO join Music Glasses. or
new pupils wanting individual instruction
on piano, are requested 10 call at east
Main street, Miss Tanners Music School
20 arrange hours for lessons, Monday
September ~, 1898. Glass in Elocution
also resumed September 10Th Thursday.
Sc Hit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED.

TWO Statesmen OF EXPERIENCE, TO
present the Greatest Literary Work Of
the century. Three years employment
guaranteed. Agents can make. and are
person, Monday, 900 east Main. +. y.
DUNLOP. 50 11-1ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,

A COLLECTOR FOR A FURNITURE
House. Must have city reference and
furnish bond. Address MERCHANT,
Dispatch office Sc u-2t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11

TO BUY RECEIPT FOR MAKING AP-
pie, Orange, and Peach Cider. Cherry.
blackberry Bounce, and Vinegar. Must
allow trial before paying. Address Box
6SS. Newport News, Va. Sc Hit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED,

WANTED,
A POSITION BY AN EXPERIENCED
Stenographer and Typewriter. Testinlo-
mails AL Address -, care OF the Dis
patch. pc u-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,

A SILENT PARTNER, LADY PRE-
ferred. TO invest 500 in an established
business that has outgrown my present
match. Sc l-lt-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED.

SEVERAL FIRST-CLASS TIN AND
Sheet-Iron Workers. Good job for steady
men. Address w. IL. BARNARD d CO,
Norfolk, Va Sc n-3t
WANTED,
A TIDY WOMAN WITHOUT ENCUM-
brance to assist in cooking and do general
homework. Apply 10 A. GOLDBACK. IA
east Main street. SO Hit
WANTED,
A WELL-RECOMMEND BLACK
smith. Apply zoos east Cary street. A.
SNYDER & Co so 11-1ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,

A TENANT FOR FIRST OR sECoND
Flat. No. iO4 east Main. Terms reason.
able. Call from II 60 5. So it.lt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED.
WANTED,

A YOUNG LADY DESIRES A POSI-
ton as Stenographer and Typewriter,
give the best references. Address A. b,
STENO., care OF Carrier No. 5. Sc 1l-1t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,

A HORsE-SHOER FOREMAN; GOOD
wages and steady job to right man. APP
ply to THOMAS o. GORMAN, 1882 east
Franklin street. Sc li-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,

A PERMANENT TENANT FOR TWO
or Three Second-FloOr Rooms, conve-
nient for light housekeeping, and within
square Of clearinghouse. Apply at
III south Third street. Sc ll-1t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED.

ENTIRE SECOND FLOOR SUIT on
Rooms with private bath; not less a.,
four rooms with board, or six roor,.
without board. Address LONDON NJ,
patch Office Sc li-i,,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED,

THREE CONNECTING ROOMS. COM.
pletely furnished. for light housekeepi1'
between First and Ninth and Main ari
Clay. Address ROOMS, care OF Dispatch
a ff-fr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11

TO SELL OR RENT. ONE NEARLY
New Smith Premier Typewriter Also
Gentleman's Humber Bicycle for sale
Gail at Rooms Is and II, Chamber 81
Commerce. city. Sc Hit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
sUMAC AND BARK.
WANTED.
WANTED,

A HORSE FOR THE WINTER FOR HIS
hoard. VIII take good care of same. Adj
dress RALPH care OF Dispatch. Sc Hit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
WANTED.

TO EXCHANGE AN EXCELLENT.
CentraNy-Located Residence. OF 10 rooms,
with detached kitchen. containing 4
rooms, for country place, with store
house, on a railroad. not far from Rich
mond, or for building fund stock. Apply
to w. l.. FLEMING or n. w. BOWIE.
So Hit
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-20
A BUDGET FROM BEAUMONT
=. u. brinklev, a Nell Known Neo 70,
Shot and Killed.
hi WAS MISTAKEN FOR A BURGLAR.
hunting Recruits for the G.Iv.s.n,
Hesiment-Port Arthur Party
VIII Arrive Today.

beaumont, Texas, May 19.-At q o,c,oc,,
THIS morning j. H. Brinkley. we'll know,
""u popuiar negro, was found dead Oh the
eaiery OF his residence back OF the Tram
pianer with bullet from a SS-caliber re-
voiver in his brain
neorge Tucker. negro who boarded and
roomed with Brinkley, confessed to doing
.ue snootins and is III Jail pending a pre-
.inihary examination and subsequent in
vestigation by the grand jury winch con-
'ehes next month
IN cohlessing the shooting Tucker says
h ihistook brinkley Tor burglar that
Ne had shot at him just as he STUCK his head
through the window. He fired three shots
Only one OF which took effect Further than
this he would say nothing.
mere was no one on the premises when
tne shooting occurred except the deceased
ms wife and George Tucker, who was
noaroer ed Francois. a negro, who lives
aoloss the street was the FIRST TO reach
the house after the shooting
In the inquest which is being conducted
py Judge p. A. Dowlen, he testified as
loilows: Between 2 and o'clock this
morning | was awakened by barking dogs
ana heard men talking at the Brinkley
house. A few minutes later | heard three
Spistol snots--first one and after several
secohus TWO otners IN rapid succession. |
then ran to Brinkleys house and saw his
wife and George Tucker come out the front
door, Tucker having lamp in his hand
Brinkley was then lying on his back on
the south end of his gallery with his feet
toward the window against the wall. He
had on his night clothes as If he had re-
tired There was bullet wound in his
head. and asked who had done the shoot
ing, but neither Tucker nor Brinkley's wife
replied. His wife then asked il her hus-
band was dead and requested that | go for
a>doctor | went to the office of the Tram
paner and telephoned for both a doctor
and policeman. Brinkley was dead when
l first saw him."
The ball which took effect entered the
top of deceased's head passed through the
brain and never came out. Physicians say
| it caused instant death.
The deceased was a negro of good char
acter. and was well liked. especially by
the white people For several years he has
| been engineer on the Texas Tram dinky
engine and accumulated both money and
property He was prominent in local poll
| tics, but was not regarded as a disturber
| or trouble maker
| George Tucker is a sober, industrious
negro and has been driving freight
wagon in this city for several years.
| Justice Dowlen will not conclude the
coroner's inquiry into the shooting before
| tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-20
WILL ARRIVE TOMORROW.

A. E. Stillwel, president of the Kansas
City, Pittsburg and Gulf railroad, and
party, who have been spending two or three
days in Galveston, arrived in Beaumont at
IL 80 this afternoon en- route to Port Ar
thur with the following prominent bust
ness men Of Galveston as his guests:
Messrs. Nicholas Weekes. c. II Moore. G.
l.. Wallis. John Reymershoffer b. Adoue,
j. Bailey, John Adriance Charles Vidor,
f. S. Flint, G. B Miller, NJ. Lasker G.
B. Weber, ]. G. Goldthwaite, William
Nesbit, j. F.. Campbell. r. B, Baer G,
B. Lee T. w. English George Simpson,
C. r. Byrne and Richard Spillane.
The party came over the Gulf and In
terstate and were met by the following
committee. who extended them an invita-
ton to become the guests of Beaumont to-
morrow: John B. Goodhue, president OF
the board Of trade; VIM. Wiess r. d. ST.
monitor G.. II. Mallam, l. d, Polk and w
s. Davidson.
President Stilwell and party accepted the
invitation, saying they would return tc
Beaumont at IL o'clock tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-20
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Clara Bell of schrlenburg is at the
Caiitcl.
MIR. j. N. Cornell of Edna is stopping ut the
Lawior.
Mir. Charles u. Muilly Of San Antonio Is In
| the City.
MIR. a. NJ. shannon of La Forte is at the
Hu,chns.
Miss Eliza West " Dallas Is at tho
Ilutchrs
Mr.. NJ. H. Moss of chicago Is registered at
the Capitol.
MIR and Mrs w. II. Miller of Kansas City
are at the Capitol
Dr. +. Il. Tolson OF lafayette, La. Is regis
tered at the Lawlor.
Mr. W. r. Smyth Of beaumont is among tho
visitors to the city.
Miss Nj. Ward of Edna is among the ar
rivals at the Capitol.
Mrs. l.. C. Gibbs of Dallas is AMONG the
guests at the Iawor.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l., Parkinson Of Sabine
Pass are guests at the Capitol,
Mr.. ana Mrs a. \. james OF Josscrand are
Waiting their brother. .rof, y. l., Ias.cs OF
Biunner.
A. p. Fuller has gone to Kansas City owes
the Gulf Air Line He is an old Northern Pa
cihc man.
MIR, aud Mrs John n Schultz of rlatoua
are visiting the city ami are autographed at
tho Lawlor.
Mr. J. G, skagss of Port Arthur was in the
| city yesterday under the chareronage OF MIR.
| Jules pnrielsen.
c. II. Dennis left on the International and
Great Northern fast mail yesterday afternoon
! for Detroit. Micn.
Mrs, n. y. Bower. the fair telegraph nlanip-
ulator at the Lawlor hote, has returned from
| a pleasant trip to Austin
| Captain William Berry, superintendent Of
| roads aud bridges for the San Antonio and
| Arkansas Pass Railway, was tn the city yester-
day
Division Superirtendeut j. NJ. Lee of the
| Houston and Texas Central railway has re-
turned from a business visit TO Austin and
Camp MsbIy.
> Johnson of the Waters Pierce OIL COM
| pany, with headquarters In St. Louis. was In
| the city yesterday renewing contracts and at
| fencing to other business.
Mr.. II. l.. Sprague general auditor OF tne
| Long Distance Telephone company, with head
| qrn'ters at Austin, is In tho city and Is
| Gays.
| Miss Lillian Bclden of Lake Charles La,
| who has been Waiting her sister. Mrs. Jobn
| Is coks O. CGero, for several months past, Ia
teinE entertained Icy her cousin, Mrs. ". T..
| Mci'ride, at Houston Heights.
| Miss Nina Dodson, the accomplished stenos-
rarher OF the Long Distance Telephone com
pany. has returned from visit to Austin
where she bade her adieux to several galian,
| soldier relatives and friends prior to their de-
| pertcIc for the war.
| Guy Mitchell. an attorney OF Wharton spent
yesterday In the city, Mr. Mitchell is q very
| for that gentleman in Wharton county fol
| several months past with the withdrawal oil
| Creme and Jester. he thinks the nomination
| of Sayers on the first ballot Is assured.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-20
ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS.
People With kodaks Must Sta,
Ava, From Forts.
COLoRED BAPTIsrS HAVING TROUBLE
Faction shall Have the Church
ButldinR--Local Notes.

Galveston, Texas, May 1e.--pleasure
seekers who run to kodaks should leave
these little instruments behind when they
| contemplate wandering around In the va
entity OF the two United Safes forts now
building here. BY so doing they will
| save themselves annoyance and delay.
Yesterday two well dressed strangers.
beth armed with kodaks, boarded one OF
the small vessels at the foot of fremont
street. aud went over TO Bolivar Point on
u sight seeing trip. There is not much to
be seen over there. The place is no. as
big yet as enthusiastic real estate men
would have you believe II will he when
certain improvements now making are
completed Among other things in course
OF erection Is Il fort wherein at some day
not far distant. Uncle Sam will mount a
big ten-inch gun aud severa, mortars for
the protection OF this harbor. He viii
also store away there lot of ammunition
and other things which the public has no
business to be informed about.
Having seen in a few minutes all there
was TO see, the two gentlemen In question
began TO take snapshot pictures OF the
proposed fort, They had not proceeded far
az ms work. however, till sentry who Is
stationed there for that particular purpose
quietly arrested the two strangers, They
protested but It did no good They were
taken before the commanding officer and
subjected to a close examination, They
finally convinced him that they were not
spanish spies. and after destroying the
negatives taken. were finally permitted 10
go their way. The tourists came back to
Town thoroughly disgtytcd with their trip.
put firmly convinced that the government
would stand no trifling in times of war.
Ihe sentrles are all under strict orders.
ana IL Is now impossible for stranger to
| approach either one OF the forts under
| construction