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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-05-20

92O NJ STA NICELY FURNISHED
room with privilege of bath.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-05-20
TO LET OR RENT.

TO RENT-BRAND NEW HOUSE OF
seven rooms, with large yard. All mod
ern conveniences. including electricity
1912 Seventeenth St. m20-3t"
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-05-20

MEN TO STOP AND SEE US MAKE A
fine pair of 81 90 working shoes at 1914
Fifth street. ADAMS & WILSON.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

hm''ilamson County, Texas,
!, heaviest rairfall this year.
'hat The rain Was needed.
|, Is County. Texas, April II.
n,ea;; between two and a
inches OF water fell.
All AZ. Bend County. Texas,
h ri, ana crops Will be great
ian ar. Saba County, Texas.
IN s, h,a. In this county has
b. , I, County Texas, Aoril
y = great benefit to crops
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13
"THE MORE YOU SAY THE LESS PEOPLE
REMEMBER" ONE WORD WITH YOU
s q o. %

other railroad connection the main line
OF the Chicago. Rock Island and Texas
railroad and has done. and has stood ready
to do anything in her power to secure the
said Rock Island, and is still anxious to DO
whatever she may be able 10 do to secure
that connection, but the said road seems
indifferent to our appaals and our inter-
ests and has begun tho construction OF a
line to Jaeksboro. which viii divert some
of our trade and is hostile TO our inter-
osts; and
Whereas, The Gulf and Braaos Valley
Railway company is now actively con
structlng a railroad which viii run north
and south Immediately west Of us; there
fore, be it
Refnl,ca That we can not, in view OF
the hostile movements aior said, longer
remain inactive, but as measure 81 self
preservation. we consider IL feasible and
good Business TO inaugurate an independ-
emf line OF railroad TO the end that we re-
tain our trade and get direct connection
North with the great distributing poinls
OF Kansas City and ST. Louis.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13
MIR. KrRBy,s RAILROAD.
PeopIc of Center Greatly Pleased
with His Plans.

PcopIc of Center Greatly Pleased
with His Plans.
Center. Texas, April 9.-Ccnter was hon
ored today by visit from that very ahapi.
and Intelligent gentleman and suecessiui
railroad promoter. John II. Kirby ESQ., o.
Houston. the president of the Gulf Beau
mont and Northern Railroad company. re-
Gently organized for the purpose OF con-
struetlng n railroad from Sabine iass 70
the North by way of Center. MI hifpy
is visiting this section with view o.
seeing ana comforting With the people an"
Informing himself as to what they nave
ana ybat patronage his road can expect
whom h,iilt. He was accompanied from
Tonaha by MIR. Ben knight, one VI
Tenaha's leading business men, VINO has !"
live interest In Center and MS toNa' NV
c;tizens of Center were soon hptlA,1 "a
The arrival and called msetihA = ~
ternoon. which was wei reprtsshteu st,1
at which MI. Kirby made very ny -, 80
nm railroad matters IN genera anu eesn, So,
tho neople that the building OF uis iD@1
was n certainty and that ne az 'his $50
,.,,,,id mi mass through Center. He iuftheI
s,atad that he was agFesably snfpfisfu ~
vhat shelby county possessed N .h' ~ -
Nv NJ her lands, magnitude OF me- go.
tory. number OF population Htis ~ -, !.
In General; and, upon the o'hsf pa",, "a
cItjzens with unanimous Noics eA' 'i'..,,a
ne distinguished visitor "eicy.as -,
n 1,s snsed in his enterprise Win w
further 4 soiye to do ali they can AM 70 az
him substantially in the eohstr ~, ,s,,h
nrolitable operation OF his roAu ~ '"s-
this sec.ion. ,,,,-od thcm 10 q,
M; md md Grade and tie the roAa ION
mere % wn,,ld operate it for thfm AZ
that ne s ~ understand that he wolid
81 e. '1 hand read to move by rail the.f
next crop Of cotton Mr. Klrsy ~, mas VIII su
dearea himself to the people oy TINS "''''
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

| WOOD FOR sale, both pine aud oak. Address
| Cnrsnn- Morrg Co. Wills. Ieyas. 4.1
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

STRONG, active man dcNircs work, also usa-
iul around yarl or hunsA Address siu7.
this Oftlcc. A IA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13
Is the baby 700 thlnf

Is the baby 700 thlnf
Does he increase too slow
iy in weight
Are you in constant fear
he will be lip
Then give him more flesh.
Give him more power TO
resist disease. He certainly
needs a fat-forming food.
SCOTS Emulsion is just
that food. 1t will make the
baby plump; increase the
weight; bring color to the
cheeks, and prosperity to the
whole body. Thin children
take to il as naturally as they
do to their milk.
co., and sI.oo. 81 druggists
SCOTT Bo'RAs. Chemists. Nsw Ysfk
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13
ruEY MlsT 1--WE iF.

r,a,o,x M Wentherford Arc s''er
Another Road.
Fort worth, Texas, April IL. .as,.' 80 !
7sns ~ weatherford are on their ear ~
per the following resoiu''0"
unanimous vote; .,oys nny
Whereas, weatherford pfeis'' a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

aud household goods cheaper than anybody.
o. X Moving and Storage Co., phone 22l.
SOS frnlrie avenue, III
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

THE FOLLOWING prlvilcgrs are for sale for
the sun iacinto celebration, beginning at .
n'slctk, Tuesday, Aprit- y, and closing
THURSDAY. April II, at niidnight: One bar,
-9ore. lenioNrde. onc coda water, ono rcstau-
tant, enc chile on carne. ono tatnale, ono
leo ,realn, ono iruit and otndy one shoot
ins snllcry,s one peanuts and popcorn, one
caue rack, ono 4t.htypr, ono hitching post,
q unp wnincn, ono sausage. ono balloon and
cihtr stands scaled bids close Friday, April
II, al 4 o'clock i. nj, @. Z. Sauter. chair-
lIlnn. Fl -.sl4ss-5. III 54l-e Is
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

EI ECTRoPLATlNG-5 We make u speciality Of
renniEhing gas and electric light fixtures in
any OF the following finishes: Polished
bross, oXidized copper. new bronze. antique
silver. Roman or English gilt and Bardon:
also do REPEATING In gold, silver. nickel, cop
per. brass, etc. l.. l., Miller. Houston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

DIR. ARNoLD'S "specielties Female dis
cases, catarrh, sexual debility and all
cured without knife or pain oiice, Moore.
Pnrnett building. 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

WANT Ed Buyers and sellers OF farm ana
ranah lands, city property, stocks OF mer-
chnndsn OF all descriptions. IN or out OF
TusaB; n you have anything OF value to sell
or exchange. correspond nj onco with T. J.
shurgs Real Estate Co.. Rock lslnca. Texas.
l.2x
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

TENTTSrpY-B Best set teeth SO; gold filings
IL up; silver soc up; extracting SOC: all ope-
d. Daniels. corner Maia and Preston, over
Lcwyn's drug store. ,roitt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

a. zuBER. manufacturer o. umbrellas and
parasols OF all kinds: repairing and re-
covering neatly done; 502 Milan street. cor
ner Prairie. Houston, Texas. u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

FOR RENT-Threo large connecting rooms,
furnished complete for light housekeeping:
paved street. near buslBsss center: rcfor-
,nces required. Address 2zE0. this office. -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

FOR sALE--only weekly newspaper Mt coun-
" seat, within hfty miles of Aust,n, legal
ads for immediate publication viii amount
10 $500; terms, 500 cash. balance easy pay
ments, Address Room ;. priskill Hotel,
Austin, TcNns. 4 II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

lecturers of cypress rlsterns. tanks water
trougl.s. etc. offce aud factory. foot OF
Main street, Houston. phone No. bSl II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

FoR SALE--'iho only frst-clnss restaurant IN
Il town OF 1000 inhabtnuts. DUNG thriving
business, with prospects OF iine summer:
this place wiz stand thorough tnvcstiga-
llnn. AddrnhA W. A Il. this Office. Il
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

SLIDE FOR LIFE-Pfof. j n Cooper Viii
inakc his famous slac Ter life" a. Hous-
ton liz ights next sunday afternoon, He
VIII slide by his teeth from the top Of the
atandripo TO the hotel. Gi5tanec OF CAD
feet. There will also he u free conters.
rope Walking and other ferns Of entertain
rirnt everything free ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

cows. fresh with young caves; South Texas
rHitcd; registered. Jcrsey male for Hervicc:
l4is Franklin avenue, corner Cheneycrt Bt.1S
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

FULL directions for dressing all kinds OF
skins soft, with half; process quick ana
IL also how to color skina. H. 7. Wis.,
Houston, Texas. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

FINE lets of now busgles. rhnetons, Surveys
aud harness for sale Larendon's STABILIZE,
l'ranlain aud Caroline street. ssh
Just ruBl.isnED and for sale ut PILOTS
heck store. a volume OF poems by DR.. cd
ward a. Bloaut, lr., bound III blue and
geld Erllcc 81, prepaid, Is
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

BUSINESS Is on tho Increase and times are
getting bettct," so Purdy, tho book and sta
tionery dealer says, but that Is because no
does not ask two prices for goods His
store Is hilcd with now books, and you
s would be surprised at how cheap they afe.
& I'LL Congress avenue, Houston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

ANDERSON Is not only making the cheapest
tgt the best phatos Ia the city. come sool
and take advantage of the cut; iU3 Main
street.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

]. L. KOPF undertaken and ombNlmor, has a
complete line OF funeral gouds. pictures
flames and holdings. Phone osI. l0li Prairie
avenue. II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

DANCRoI"TSs HisToKY. annual cyclopcda.
American Cyclopeda and other 1po mis-
ocllaneous books for sale very cheap. l..
w. Craig. administrator, 2OeA Main street:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

KATTMAkN 4 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
OF tents. awnings. tarpauliBs. wagon covers.
etc: flags made to order: Si01s Congress
avenue corner Travis street Houston
Texas, phone S3l. II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

CATTLE FOR sALE--s50 head OF stock cat
tie for sale, Write w. d. Prcwitt, Angles
tan Toxns n
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13
FOR RENT.

4 HOUSE FoR RENT Corner Austin and
Mckinney. seven rooms. all modern con.
venlencos and stable, Apply Mrs Bette
Bryan or 81 Austin street 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

and small. e5c each. 16il Texas avenue ID
WHEN YOU are in need OF wood or coal.
ring us up; prices arc down; good mems.
uros and weights guaranteed. telephone $40.
Ctary's Wood and Coal Yard 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

NICELY Furnished from; south rooms very
rtuaonublc; also two small rooms Tor se'i-
tlcIneu only. Apply 1905 Texas ayenlc. iG
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

WE HAVE several good bargains TO offer in
city property; give sS a list of property you
wish 10 sell Sec our exchange list. Nor
fleet & Cooley. phone G'3 room 2Ol. Dins
building.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-At bargain, ten-room cottage,
one block from busineas center. by james
II. Raohtord, Beaumont Texas. Il
ron sALE~fiay runch, s,n miles cast OF city
limits, on county road, dwelling house, two
largo barns. mowers, steel press, rnkcs,
horses, COVE, wagons. etc. Address Els,
this Office. 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

A BARGAIN for como che; best improved
plncc In Alvin; bearing orchard. ain room,
houst. bath. outhouscs. barn. etc; good
irrigation plant. II you want a nice home
CHEAP, Investigate thiA Address DoA y,
ALVIN. Braguria county, 1.xns. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

FERSoNAL-If this should reach the eyes OF
h. #. A., please write to o, S. j. All known
and forgiven. No i'll feeling. ~
SPECIAL. PRICE LIsr-stils cleaned anc
prttGcd at 81; pants, SOC; suits dyed, $50
To So pants. 30, al the Houston SteBm Dye
works. III Travis street, special attention
given to country orders, u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

WHY LIVE AND DIE without establishing u
comfortable, happy home. We own tho
land OF the right tort, and offer II for saIe
AT correct prices, on accommodating terms,
know your wants Get one Of our booklets
Address ''Lan0 Department" u. ]. willis
Bro, Galveston, Texas. s-li
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

FOR SALE OR RENT--A largo paying dairy
and truck farm pox lSs, LAFAYETTE, La. 20
FOR SALE~-Onr cotton comprcss, In good
order u bargain van be had IN this press:
also one Fairbanks X, X. track scales. II.
Y, WISE Houston Texas ID
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

f'IN a',uI, H'.d - Is,yI.a' buoa
plil's Rugby SIS. new March cuimcrc,
BIC Fannin street Houston. Texas. II
SEED Wholesale and retail Seed Corn,
Sugar Gene. Stock Peas. Alfalfa Glover,
Bfonm Corn. Millet Seed; Seed Peanuts.
spanish and George. Cabbage and Tomato
Plants: Gotten Seed. improved Georgia;
Kings Improved. Five Lcck, GteyB fm-
proved ana chcbic Storm itcof; Woterme-
one, Dallas Market. Jumbo. Pride OF Geor-
gin. Velvet Bears. Bone Dust Fertilizer.
Holloway Seed, Grain and Commission Co..
DALLAS, Texas. u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

HOW IS IT clothes cleaned or dyed at Fer
nandez Partisan Steam Dye Works, 6!i
Travis, look as new? Because it is done ny
professionals. Il
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

Nervous Diseases, and Diseases of Women.
The most skiilful and sucetssln treatment
at hard times prit os. Mason Block. H.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

ONE iino fresh COW. with young heller calf.
tol sale cheap at eol1 Clay avenue. -
FOR sALE--car OF Well broke Missouri
n,dlts from $40 10 $40 y pair: also good
work horHts from S35 to $50 each. at Lars
endon's Stables. is
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

HOUSTON HEIGHTS offers moro induce
utrts now than ever before 10 parties de.
fiing homes. For particulars call at the
Houston Heights office. 20b Main street. Jno.
=. Aiiroy. agent. "
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

FOR SAL E~-Ten or more small firms in
Brnkoria county. also larger farms, fatin
lands and improved ranches In other ror
tons OF Texas; easy terms For pnrtlcu-
lars address r. w. Norris. KAN building.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

THE Metropolitan Business College Book
keeping, banking. shorthand, typewrltng.
pcninanship and Spanish. the beat patron
lied school OF tic kind IN 1exhs. AL e%-
ptnsos low. write .or free catalogue. Dallas,
Teas u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

NEW two-story dweling. modern improve
Iaents. No. l0l2 Carolihs street. near SIC
KINNEY: posse sson given Ray 1. Garrett
llardcasilc. No. pi5H cOnsrtss avenue. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

FOR SALE-Cheap, 36i acres, three TO four
miles south of Houston on Santa be and
G.. H. and $. a. railroads, Address Lock
Boz g. Austin, Toxins. ID
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13
FINANCIAL.

$1,000 TO LOAN On city property. aiso can
accommodate 80 and D0-day paper. Paul =
HOOKER 2l6 Main ktreet. -
Y'ANTED--To borrow $1,000 for three years
~ Z per cent, no commission: security,
W. A.. this ofnco. ~
MONEY TO LOAN--At Reasonable rate pf
Interest on Improved ferius tnd VENDORS
Hen notes Wilfen 8 Hannah. ~ Alan
NoNEY ii auy sasoaas toT SSII5iSS ss1' SzSs2
purposes: Hrst-claee Hnuaton real 0ot&<o ~
curlty only. B, p. Ixasys ellpg41& NJ J11.11
MONEY 10 L0xK-61 q M
soa afss T.s;S 's ~, 8 B! X.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

BEAUTIFUL Engliuh pug pups for sale 1t
1906 Rusk avenue. IL
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

WANTED Twenty 20 1.-Two mon tn represent
the American Union Life Insurance Co, Of
New York, best contracts given by any
legal reserve company, and spH,c=t policy
to write. Address 81 Bipg building. Aous.
ton. n
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

FOR sALE-Nicc millinery store and fix
lures; ono Of the best towns In Texas. 1000
population: good room; low rent: best To-
cation, Address 1900 this office. 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

HOUSTON GRAIN co. pyson LeAird, msn-
IRAN cliops. Kafiir corn and wheat fot
chickens; goods delivered promptly: sl5 Will
low. two blocks north Of San Jacintp street
biidge phone ioS. 4-ls
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

EApkRlENCEp young truck farmer as ass
sistant nj $40 per month, board and wash
ins; good mixer preferred. give references.
u u. Kopke, Sabine Pass, Texas. Is
MAN or lady OF good address to travel aud
appoint agents; $40 per month and ca,
rclisr@ 4 w 2ieglcr & CO., Jsi Dearborn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

MANITOBA boy to work IN bakery.
scletser's steam Bakery 800 Dallas ave.
nue.. 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

FOR sALE--5oo or moro head OF stock cat
lie. Address II. II Stranger. Brazoria. Tea. e
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

LIST OF ANSWERS
To advertisements In office OF Tho Post
Tor week ending Saturday, April Q, 1898;
A. NJ. ta1; e2u2; e417 tsl; 50 tgl: si5S: s90S
ts,; ss1s Cash; 292e; $3.50: 2es2; 225T: 9oT Ia I;
2isS t2l; a25s; 2i5S; Hay; 32o9. 2sSs 4Dg:
s2sI; 22ls: l.. C. %, 2gSs (2l. NJ. 90 sgs5;
24l3 t2l; saSs. s5li IA; s2oi tSl Dave fiety:
2g67 49, e2sS; .si3 toy: gg44 t2lj 1919. 2iai
90; 9+aO t6s; 9is5 "a; Iiondioe Thompson
t2l, T. r.. sa5; ase6; 2si2 (2l; 22Sf % /;
229s; s42s; 22Ia; 2i7S
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

4 PRINTER, sober and fair Workman, can
sut II job at scar vince, Wharton. Texas.
Don't be long getting 10 Il, IL
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

wAN1R ED IA runner at Green Tree House.
In liz Preston avenue. Is
HELP W.ANTEp--Woman to cook. wash and
/ iron FOR family; good home TO right rcraons
state references, nationality aud lowest
Z Vases, Mrs, II. j. korkc, Sabine Pass,
4 Texas Is
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

A PEABODY NORMAL graduate wishes sum
mer school. Address A. u. Sample lseS
Church street, Galveston, Texas, Is
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

WANTED@-Goud skirt and waist hauls In.
quirc at the Modesto rRrlors, Goodhun
building. beaumont. Texas, "
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

SITUATION WANTEp--Ry nrst-class bread
and cake baker. city or country. Address
No. $50 Preston avenue IA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13
SITUATION WANTED.

WANTED Position MS cook or laundry
woman. good house woman, Address No.
esifs. this office. Is
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-13

MANITOBA position by good coorod inau
as yardman or hostier. Address slie, thIs
ofnrp. Ii
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-15
Cooperation of F. j. v. Skiff of the
Field Museum Secured.
AN INTERESTING LETTER
HE OUTLINES SOME IMPORTANT
TOPICS FOR CONSIDERATION.
It Is Hoped That Mr.. Skiff VIII Pre-
sent Paper Before the Congress
Mr.. Wootten Meets With Success
In Collecting Exhibits.

The former chief of the mining de-
partment at the Worlds fair, F. ]. V.
Skiff, who is now director of the Field
museum at Chicago, has accepted an
invitation to work with the executive
committee Of the mining congress in
the preparation of a programme of
subjects for consideration at the con-
gress, and in the selection of speakers
to present those subjects. In answer
to a letter asking an outline of some
important topics, Mr.. Skiff writes:
IF l had the direction of the pro-
ceedings of your congress, / should I'M
dertake to make it the beginning of a
movement to establish a portfolio of
mines and mining among the depart
ments at Washington. making the geo.
logical survey a subdivision of that de-
partment. have always believed that
an industry so important as mining
should have direct representation in the
cabinet of the president, and not be lost
among the multiplying responsibilities
of the interior department. AS for
other topics to be discussed they are of
endless variety, and all of importance.
Mine inspection, the taxation of min
ing properties, the relation of the rail-
roads to mineral development, public
assay offices, branch bullion mirlts,
etc.
Il am still in hopes to be able TO go
west in July
The committee will invite Mr.. Skiff
to present before the congress paper
on some subject of his own selection,
and to take an active part in the pro-
ceedings He has had practical exper-
fence with the mining industry, is ia
miliar with all of its needs, and has
very extensive acquaintance with min
ing men, both in this country and in
the foreign countries represented in
his department of the Chicago exposi-
tion.
John H Wootton, who is now in the
field collecting the exhibit of Utah
minerals for the congress, writes from
Mercur that his work is progressing
favorably. He has already secured the
desired samples from the Mercur, Gey
ser Marion, Sacramento and La Cigale,
and is assured of a great display from
he cyanide camp. A letter to Secretary
Johnson from the management of the
promises the cooperation
If the company asked by the commit
ZEE, and other communications of a
similar tenor are expected from all of
he prominent companies in the pro-
lucing camps who have been addressed |
IN the subject.
Mayor Thomas Barnard of Idaho {
Springs, Colo. announces the appoint
nent of Philip Asbiston, Thomas Bar
lard, jr., Thomas Hemaheen and Ed |
ward NJ. Sabin as delegates to the con- |
sress. Mayor Barnard concludes his I
etter of announcement with wishes for
he success of the congress.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-15
SIMPSONS FAILURE.
Intended to Destroy Spanish Coal,
But Didn't.

Washington, May 1.-THE result of
the engagement at San Juan. so far IS
is indicated by official reports. was not
altogether satisfactory. inasmuch as
one of the principal objects of the ex-
petition was the burning of a large
quantity of coal stored there for use OF
the Spanish feet.
Before he had been able fully TO ac-
complish the destruction of the fortif-
cations and the coal supply, the ad-
miral, it is believed here, thought it
prudent to withdraw his fleet through
fear of having one or more of his yes
sells disabled pending the more import
ant contest with the Spanish fleet. His
Judgment in this matter is favorably
commented upon, but the officials ex-
press regret that the immense coal piles
of the enemy were not fired. Yesterday
the officials were jubilant over the news
that the Spaniards had been located at
last at Martinique. Today, however.
the mystery is almost as deep as ever,
and the situation is one of uncertainty
as to the present whereabouts and pur-
poses OF the expedition into these
waters. News from Sampson is anxi-
ously awaited