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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21
THE ORANGE LUMBER MARKET
ORDERS INCREASING IN SPITE OF
THE ADVANCED PRICES.
Demand Is So Large and Stocks -,
Low There Is No Question
of Price.

Orange, Texas, May 2o.-Inquiry at the
various mill offices yesterday developed
the fact that orders are rolling in right
along with Increasing regularity, despite
the fact that every bill sold now carries
an advance in price over those Of last
month Prices named in the new list re.
cenIiF sent out arc being strictly adhered
TO and the reporter was unable to find
where a single kick had been registered
by any dealer because Of the advance. The
TACT OF tho matter is. the demand is so
pressing and stocks are so low that there
Is no time nor occasion for an argument
as TO price The lumber is needed and the
purchaser Is more Interested in trying to
o0guie quick shipment than in haggling
~, pli'eS' There is a constant stream
OF inquiries coming In 10 tho mill offices
from wide range Of territory which In
Guides Kansas, Nebraska. Colorado Iowa
lt'uols, Missouri and at various poin 8
'uuE the North Atlantic coast
mere Is a good Eastern demand and
inc inquiries from that section come IN
greater number with each succeeding week.
buyers from hat section who have come
ln'o inns market have been so well pleased
'''' '"N i"oNell III sent inem that they have
become permanent customers. One East
erh huyer who recently made a personal
Nlslt to this section. and who placed some
orders east Of the Mississippi before ar
IlylnS here, said after inspecting the ma
Ierlh turned out by the mills al Orange.
tnat the material manufactured here was
lar superior to that which he had bought
ana intimated that he would use this mark
et altogether in future The lumber man
uldcl ured here impressed him so fayorably
thal ne purchased four cargoes while here,
even though he had just placed an order
lor Ike number with Georgia mills
other buyers from the East are mating
personal visits here aad the result is be.
coming apparent In the increased amount
% eastern business that is being PLACED
VIA the Orange mills All this has 4
favorable effect upon the interior Trade a,
axes mat much more ma,eriai out n
,i nst territory and goes that mucn farthe,
WI WI preventing oyerproduciinn,
ml.le an the manufacturers prefer. n
curse, 20 take care Of the interior business
uhIef me present condition OF affairs the,
,sailSe also that the export trade rors
M, nan my other one thing helped 10 stssdS
Ne interior market and carried the mil,
'n'0usn what would otherwise have beer
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

a very dull and depressing period. and they
are by no means neglecting the export
trade in any particular, and new business
OF his character Is constantly being
booked. There is an imlN,vement in xhe
demand for both hewn ana sawn timber
and for kiln dried saps, though German
prime is the favorite and the mills dispose
OF this about as fast as they can manufac-
ture It.
Shipments by rail during the present
month have been very heavy and May will
doubtless go on record as another banner
month for rail shipments. The railroad
is furnishing cars in ample supply and the
temporary lull in water shipments is giving
ioadlng crews an opportunity to do their
best work in dispatching cars while the
dry, clear weather gives planning mills that
work air dried stock exclusively a chance
to turn out a maximum amount of ma
terial.
Summed up as a whole, the situation IS
very encouraging to the lumber manufac-
turers and the outlook is bright for a con-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21
tinuance OF present conditions throls'

tinuance OF present conditions tnfos'
the remainder of the yaer.
One of the most important trasaclaa
pine lands that has taken place Y
section recently was the sale TINS W
Lutcher e Moore of a body Of pins \
owned by them in Newton coun.l 4
sisting of a little over l4.Oov saa
purchaser being George Adams plyrs
of the Cow Creek tram. The conslas,s
paid was considerably above tne
market price for pine lands. owias ,s
fact that the land was all IN wv,
Joining the Cow Greek tram ianas =
heavily timbered with virgin PMS
tract consists OF less than han o. 2, Y, I@'.
lands in Newton county owned =, S,I,,I
& Moore, but is isolated from tne ~ 49,
of their holdings, hence the saie. ~
of this sale, the reporter was , Say
deed for this tract OF land m' vrI1|
afternoon, the instrument, cioseu
covered sheet OF paper elsa IA
long and bears $40 worth Oh "
stamps.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21
Sport
Review
J 5.aas eGeSxz x ss.,=s.ea=s5.as

The Baltimore baseball club will soon
pass out of the hands of Won der Horst
Abell Ebbetts and Hanlon II a pending
deal goes through The latest rumor was
TO the effect that a sale would be made in a
few days. and that j. j. Mahon and John
Quinn of Baltimore would be the pur-
chasers, having received an option on the
club. The latter ere political liautenants
OF a. 7. German, Ever since the consoli-
dation OF the Baltimore and Brooklyn
clubs there has been desire on the part
of owners to unload their holdings in Bal
timore, and within the past week nego-
tiations have been under way. 1t Is said.
by which the Baltimore club will be par
chased players, franchise and NIL, for
about $4,000 in cash,
Mahon Is the fatber-in law of Joe Kel-
ley, captain Of the Brooklyn team, and is
said TO be anxious to have Kelley play in
Baltimore and 1t Is understood that ne
Will mako this stipulation, suggesting
that Hanlon take Brodie from the Ilalti-
mores, and also call back Mike Griffin.
who was recently sold by Brooklyn 10 St
Louis, but who refuses to play bail with
Tebeaus team. From Baltimore comes
the statement that patrons OF the game
there will welcome this change, ami will
literally support the Orioles under the
and Kelly. 1t is further stated Tat IL Ma
hon gets the club money Will be expended
for several new players. Last winter Ma
hon got an option on the club for $40 900,
but 1t was withdrawn after time Won
der Horst, Hanlon, Abel and Ehbetts are
anxious to devote their entire time to the
Brooklyn club. and as the latter is expect
cd to be profitable they do not care to
shoulder a possible loss in Baltimore due
to joint ownership.
The Baltimore club has n franchise In
the National league which can not be taken
away until 1907 As that city is set down
for franchise in the pror osed new Amer
lean association, Mahon's investment ap-
pears to be safe. II the league is anxious
to reduce the circuit before another sea-
son Mahon can command a good sum for
his withdrawal, The proposition to let
Kelley go to Baltimore. however, Is liable
to create a hitch.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21
A Correction.

To the Editor Of The Post
Belton Texas, May 90 Please permit
me space to correct error in Post May l2
in the proceedings OF the State Firemens
association at Paris Texas tewit, THE
State iiremens convention today tabled
a motion to appoint a committee TO secure
the passage OF q law imposing a tax on
the premiums of insurance companies for
the benefit OF fire departments trecom-
mended in the Presidents annual addrsss)
regarding II as inopportune'
The statement is a mistake the motion
carried without dissenting vote. the com
mittee was appointed and Is now in exist
ence. Pitt s. Turner.
Late President State Firemens Assoeia
tinn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21
The TURF,

Down East turf followers are waiting
with patience for the first of their big
classics, the Brooklyn handicap. which will
be run May %. The recent canard as
TO Ben Holidays breakdown having been
promptly exploded, the great son of Han
over remains a strong favorite, Algol being
his only real competitor in the heavy ante
post betting 1t has been reported that
Ben Holiday is being prepared for the eff
fort of his life, with the idea that In the
event OF his capture of this event he Will
be retired to succeed his famous sire, the
late Hanover, in the stud Ben HollH-
days brilliant races have been at a longer
route than the Brooklyn distance mile
and a quarter. In last years Brooklyn
the best he could do was second TO Orna-
ment. In last years Suburban he finished
NTH II he should win the Brooklyn TINS
year in such a way as to make him look
like a probable winner of the Suburban
for which he is also favorte. II is very
likely he viii be started back in the
sheepshead Bay event.
Willie Sims has been TO England and he
should know all about it. he throws few
bouquets over Sloans way. "SloRn's great
record in England" said Jockey Sims
means more than a succession OF selected
mounts. He is winning many races on his
merits; that Is, it Is his riding that brings
him most OF his victories. He is beyond
all question the best rider over there
Watts or Mornington Cannon can, think.
hold their own with hin in a finish. but
when one takes everything into oonsidera-
ton. he outclasses them
Judging from my own observance over
there believe Sloan wins the majority
Of his races at the start. don't mean 10
say he beats the flag. Let him get away
any way we'll, and that is all he wants.
His councillors have way OF taking
things easy In the early part OF a race.
Tod makes use OF their willingness to 20
slow. by going on and taking his choics
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

No. 5--Cotton Torchon, NJ
worth Sc per dozen, for. f2S
No. 4--Cotton Torchou, Gr
worth l0c per dozen, for......... ~
No. 5--Cotton Torchon, IT.
worth i2c per dozen, for......... ~
No. 7--cotton Torchon, Qlr
worth l5c per dozen, for. ....... o2S
No, 9--Cotton Torchon Lace, 10
worth 1sc per dozen, for....... liz
No. 13-Cotton Torchon Lace, fOr
worth 25c per dozen, for. ........ W.
200 dozen Blue and Red Check Fringed
Doylies or Napkins, gQln
worth 35c per dozen. for......... Zo2G
IS dozen Bleached Doylies frlnged, .3lc
worth zoe per dozen, for. .......o
80 dozen large Bleacaed Doylies fringod,
worth zoe per dozen, 1Zr
Tor .............,.... ............... -
80 dozen extra large Bleached Doylies,
heavy frlnged worth soc per h4C
dozen, Tor ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. go. " ~
100 dozen large Bleached Doylies. with
heavy fringe and Blue and Red border,
17xl7 inches, worth 75c per dozen, 40
TOT ,.,,..,.,.......,...-..... RN'~
No. 959--nadies' Bobbnet String o9c
Ties, worth 35c for.........,... -CS
No, S0s--Ladies' White Lawn String tQc
Ties, II. s., worth zoe. for.... Ao~
No. 40lS-Same as above, only extra e.
wide, worth 25c. for. hC@
No. s-1l5-Ladies' Chiffon strlng
T roTtb Fg gte. to ends 43C
Ribbon Ruching for Trimming, fOr
worth Csc per yard, for....,,...... ~
Nos 3e0s and S12i-veilings. Green vito
White Chenille dot, Black with Red dot,
Brown with Brown dot, solid Pearl
White with dot, solid Black with dot and
White with Black dot all Is Inches l-
wide. worth S5c per yard. for only AoS
No. 402--Chifon Yelling IS inches wide,
Black with Black dot. White with Black
dot, Black with White dot, Jn-
worth SOC per yard for......,.., %O~
No. 93-Belfast Turkey Red Table Da-
mask 30 Inches wide, t0Io
worth 25c per yard, for .....,....IL 2G
Nos. 1879, rs and 7Oi-superior Turkey Red
Table Damask 52 inches wide. az
worth $50 per yard, for.......... lSS
Nos. 103 and l06-Meroury Mills Imperial
Red Damask. IS inches wide or
worth soc per yard, for. ,,,..,.... 50 ~
No. 500-ol Red Flowered Damask,
Sc inches wide o.
worth soc per yard, for.........., %-''S
One lot half Bleached Red Border Table
Damask As inches wide IT.
worth SOC per yard, for.......,.., IA -
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80 inches wide or
worth 4oc per yard, for......,.... 80
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-06
SELMA GOES FORWARD.
VIII Erect an Oil and Fertilizer Works
At That Growing Town.

Selma, n. c.. May 5.--l Special. )--
The Selma Oil and Fertilizer WORKS.
with capital stock of $4,000, mas
been organized and will be soon il
operation. Nearly all the citizens of
Selma are stockholders and much
stock has been subscribed by parties
living in other towns. The stock
holders embrace the following:
NJ. G. Winston, n. f. Edgerton, Jno.
w. FutreH. II. L. Ray, r. a. Ashworth,
II. II. Eason. ID. II. Graves, d. 3. Per-
kins. /. II. Whitley, r. Nj. Novel;. G..
F. Kirby, DR.. j. w. Wick, j. IL. Will
Iiams, Joe Atkinson. j. t. Carbett,
M. c. Tuck. w. III. Etheredge, J. D..
Eason, w. b. Driver, T. g. Seay. DR..
r. J. Noble. +. Il. Mckinnie. II. f..
carp and Din 7. Rains, of Selma; A..
X Smith. L. w. Pou, O. Il. Rand, Jr..
r. J. Holt and w. M. Sanders, of
Smithfield; c. w. Horne. w. A. Barnes.
Will III. McCullers. ID. III. McCullers.
T.. b. McCullers, A. j. Barbour and
Ernest Hinton, of Clayton; p. b.
Adams, of Four Oaks: Geo. F. Uzzel,
G. M. Wilson, Mrs. Alma Holt and
Mrs. Nora Holt, of Wilson Mills; Berry
Goodwin, w. r. Oliver & Son, II. F.
Peedin, j. I'll. Norley. Il. j. L. Ifeecll
and ID. T. Creech. of Pine Level; j. ID.
Barnes, Dunn. Yelverton Bros, Free
mont: Geo. b. Curtis, Enfield; r. I.
Lassiter. Spilona. II. r. Edgerton,
Kenly; j. w. Perry, Princeton; Sam
uel Watts. Auburn: j. ID. Parrish,
Benson. n. c.. w. +. Neal Apex, y.
c.. r. III. Patterson, Plymouth. y. G.;
DIR. T. II. Avera. Earpsboro; G. r.. Guy,
Richmond, Va: A. w. IIankins. Rich
mond. Va; c. w. Richardson. Earps-
boro: r. b. Brody, Benson: d. ii. Bag
lev. Bagley. n c.; w. y. Hutchns,
James III. Pou. G. 3. Barbee and b.
S. Jerman, of Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-06
CRAVEN MEMORIAL HALL
rs COMPLETION GIVES DURHAM A HAND
SOME AUDITORIUM.
Large Boiler House Being Built at Dukes Fac
tory. "Captain Dick" Rendered by
Local Talent Trinity Team,

Durham. y. c., May 5.-(Special,l-
Trinity College has been completed. y
final inspection was made by the build
ing committee and Architect c. G. Hook,
of Charlotte. and the building received.
The building will be used exclusively as
an auditorium and will scat 1900 pc0-
pie 1t will be specially serviceable dur
ing commandments. which have been
greatly crowded III the past for want
of adequate room. The building was
built ny Mr.. Nicholas lttncr. Tt is beau-
tiful in its simplicity, and cost $4,000.
The exterior is of gray brick and granite
and the interior has Il bowl floor and
ranclcd ceiling 1t is learned that Col.
j. s. Carr will furnish the building with
all necessary opera chairs. carpets, etc.
The now building is to he dedicated at
Trinity commencement in June.
Il. Il. Boone, of the law firm of Boone
x Bryant has gone to Chase City, Va.
to rest and recuperate for two weeks or
more.
\ large boiler house is being built mt
Dukes factory, with all modern improve
ments.
The Trinity College baseball team left
here this morning for charlottesville.
Va, where they go to play the Univer-
sity of Virginia tomorrow
Captain Duke" the military play rem
dered on Thursday night and again to-
night, by home takent, was greatly en-
ioyed Ivy large number of our people.
The two presentations of this popular
play were the first in the way of drama
ever given by Durham talent.
The tohacc0nists of this city had
barbecue at Huckleberry Springs, near
the city reservoir. this afternoon. \
very enjoyable time was had.
The Durham County School Teachers
Association meets in this city tomorrow.
Hon. H. \. Foushee is to deliver an
address before the meeting.
DR.. \. j. Barton, of Richmond. Va,
assistant secretary of the Baptist For
eign Mission Board, will speak at the
First Baptist church in this city Sunday
morning mt II o'clock. at West Durham
Baptist church Sunday afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock. and ut the Second Baptist church
on Sunday night.
Mr.. w. A. Erwin. of West Durham,
who has been quite sick. is improving
slowly.
Mr.. Green Reams is quite sick at the
Watts Hospital, as is also Mr. George
Smith, boss weaver ut the Pearl Mills.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-06
THE AMERICANS AS FIGHTERS.

That Americans know how to fight
they have already proved several times.
They have always fought right and for
right. that's the reason. America IS
like her famous household remedy-Hos-
letters Stomach Bitters. Neither has
ever been conquered or ever will. For
half a century this great remedy has
been restoring strength to weak stom.
achs, vigOr TO tired nerves, and health
and strength to the whole body. Its
reputation has steadily advanced in spite
of hundreds of limitations. SO long as
disease lives in the world so long will
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters live to cure
il If you are troubled with constipation.
if your food lies heavy after eating. If
You are sallow from bilousness, or If
\eour kidneys have been oyerworked, try
kxtetter's Stomach Bitters. II will
you. IT yon are well take II occa,
ally TO keep you so.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-06
SKELETON OF A
MASTODON FOUND
In the Midst Of a Prehistoric
Forest.
BURIED UNDER THE SEA
EXPOSED BY The ACTION OF AN
OCEAN CURRENT.
The DlSCOVeRER IS Mr.. S. n. THOMAS
living on an Island at Rcu'h Ct New Rive,
Where These Remains Probably Co
wal With The Antediluvians


Marines, n. c., May 5.--tSpeciaI.) -
times has recently been uncovered on
an island at the mouth of New river.
near here. A strong current set in
from the sea a few days ago, cutting
away the ocean bed to depth of
several feet and laying bare the re-
mains of vast forest at the bottom,
or more properly, under the sea.
Great stumps and remains of mann
moth trees were seen and among them
the skeleton of what is supposed to
be a mastodon. Mr.. S. il. Thomas,
who alone occupies the island with his
family. discovered the skeleton, and
getting a force of men to assist, sue
ceeded in saving a part of it. One
single bone weighed not less than six
hundred pounds, and judging from
measurements of parts in his posses
sion. Mr.. Thomas estimates that the
animal in life must have measured not
less than fifteen feet across the
breast and have stood nearly or quite
twenty feet high. Hundreds of peo-
pie are going to see it. Mr.. Thomas
is making every effort to secure as
much of lie remains as possible. and
it will no doubt soon find its way to
some museum, where curious crowds
can gaze upon a being that lived and
breathed in the North Carolina wilder
ness before Noah laid the foundation
of the Ark.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-06
NO RIGHT TO UGLINEsS.

The woman who is lovely in face. form
and temper will always have friends
but one who would be attr Icr;ve muse
keep her health. If she is weak. sickly
and all run down. she will he nervous
and irritable. If she has constipation or
kidney trouble, her impure blood will
cause pimples. blotches, skin eruptions
and a wretched complexion. Electric
Bitters is the best medicine in the world
TO regulate stomach. liver and kidneys
and to purify the blood. 1t gives strong
nerves, bright eyes, smooth, yelyety skin
rich complexion. 1t will make good
looking, charming woman of a rundown
invalid. Only 80 cents at all Drug
Stores.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-06

Our delivery wagons deliver ice each
morning and evening to all regular Gus
toners who will get tickets and let us
know their names and places half day
in advance.
Drivers will sell tickets and ice for
cash at same old low prices. We cannot
fill orders for small lots promptly unless
such orders are given before wagons
leave Factory. Those wanting small
lots quickly, can get them at cellar,
under our office, 107 Fayetteville street.
Tickets for sale at from 60 cents per
100 pounds down.
Ice well packed for shipment at so
cents per 100 pounds per Express.
Raleigh, n. c., April IA, 1899.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-06
TO PUSH MT. AIRY GRANITE.
Growth and Development of Green's
boro Manufacturing Establishment.

Greensboro, N. c., May 5.-(Spea-
cial. )--Greensboro will soon lose one
of her best citizens. MIR. Thomas
Woodroff, who for a number OF years
has been a most successful contractor
and builder here, will in a few days,
with his family, move to Mount AIRY,
where he goes to look after the grow
ing interest of the Mount Airy gran
ite quarry, very valuable property
in which he is largely interested.
The Hunter Manufacturing Com
pany. after a years successful
business, are forced to improve and
double their plant to supply their
growing trade. Mr. Brown, the pop,l-
lar manager, says in a few days they
will be doing business brown.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-05-22
To Give Up Every Vice.

"Well, sir" demanded Horatio Bull
lion, ''what particular reason have
you to offer for asking me to let you
have my daughter Gladys?''
CT love her, and she loves me- :"
Reginald Biddlethwaite replied.
''Oh, of course, the blunt old mag
from half dozen others. That's to be
taken for granted. But what other
qualifications have your
ST must confess" the trembling
young man answered, "that I am not
rich, but I can truthfully say that I
have no expensive habits. Idon't drink.
I don't gamble. I don't chew tobacco.
don't smoke. I DON'T
''Hold onl" the millionaire broke in.
'That's enoughl You'll do. Your
board and clothes won cost much more
than the gas you've been burning late
ly. What I object to is supporting fell
lows like my other three sons-in-law,
who have all the faults you say you
have not don't mind furnishing the
husbands of my daughters with the nee
essaries of life, but do hate to have to
settle the bills for their luxuries. Now,
there is just one other point want to
have settled before give my consent. -
"What is that? ?" Mr.. Biddlethwaite
eagerly asked.
Promise me that you will not start
a newspaper. The others have all tried
it, and I can't stand many more such
experiences. !"
Reginald promise made three heartE
happy. Leader
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-05-22

1t will be remembered that some
Long, U. S. Navy, made the attempt
to show that the arctic currents move
from Behring Strait to the northward
and westward. He pushed his way
into the ice as far as the Jeanette
would go, and thor patiently waited
month after month for her to drift to
Spitzbergen. The ship was wrecked
the ice broke up and only part Of
the officers and men were saved. An
ingenious device for proving the di-
rection of these currents is about to
be tried-a device which involves
chiefly the element of time, for no
lives will be jeopardizeG. The Geo.
graphical society of Philadelphia has
sent to Herald Island, Alaska, fifty
specially built conical shaped casks
designed to resist the ice pressure
and to Withstand the waves in the
midst of floating. masses of ice. In
side each desk, enclosed in water
tight wooden tube, is a communica-
ton to the finder, printed in four
languages. He is requested to insert
the name of the place where found,
his own name and the date, and for
ward the document to the nearest
United States consul. 1t is calculated
that in about three or four years
some of these casks will be found be-
tween the Spitzbergen and the Green
land coasts. Scientists in general
and arctic explorers in particular are
very much interested in the expert
ment.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-05-22

Those who are familiar with court
work understand how often cross
questioning brings unexpected an
swers, as in the following:
Attorney examining witness)-You
say you saw shots fired?
Witness-Yes, sir.
Attorney-How near were you to
the scene of ARRAY?
Witness-When the first shot was
fired, ten feet from the shooter.
Attorney-Tell the court where you
were when the second shot was fired?
Witness-I didn't measure.
MISUNDERSTANDING approximately
how far should you say?
Witness-Well, it Appropriated to
half a mile.