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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
A TRAFFIC AGREEMENT
Is Said to Have Been Arrived mt by
Ii. and II. c. and the II. q.

| Is Said to Have Been Arrived mt by
Ii. and Il. c. and the II. q.
Waco, Texas, July 27.-G. A. Quinlan,
vice president and general manager; II. A.
Jones. general freight agent; l.. A. Daffan,
superintendent of second division, and Dr.
7. j. Boyle, chief surgeon, all of the Hous-
ton and Texas Central railway, were here
today and were closeted with General
Manager Charles Hamilton of the Texas
these officials and the conference with
Colonel Hamilton set all sorts of rumors
afioat, one being that the Houston and
Texas Central had purchased the Texas
Central outright and arrangements were
being made for transfer of the prop
erty.
Mr.. Daffan would not disclose the pur-
pose of their visit and as the other mem
bers of the party had referred inquirers
to him no information could be obtained
from the visitors.
Colonel Hamilton also refused to disclose
the negotiations, saying that he would
give out the whole thing tomorrow
From other sources it was learned late
tonight that the parties had been engaged
in the discussion of important traffic ar
engagements and possibly complete negotia-
tions which renews the business inter-
course which prevailed between the two
railroads years ago. II is believed that
arrangements have been made whereby the
Texas Central will come into Waco oyer
the Houston and Texas Central tracks
from Ross instead of over the Katy tracks
as it has been doing for three years. Under
the present arrangement the Katy gets
all the business of the Texas Central Dur
ing the cotton season this is enormous and
1t is believed that the Houston and Texas
Central has secured such traffic arrange
ments as will reclaim this business for
that road However, there are some well
posted railroad men here who believe that
the Huntington people have secured con-
troll OF the Texas Central and point TO the
fact that the legislature two years ago
passed a special act giving them the right
to consolidate That some very important
developments will follow the visit OF these
officials is certain.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
ROCK ISLAND GETS D., F. w. AND G.
1t Is Expected the Necessary Papers
VIII BE Filed To-day.

1t Is Expected the Necessary Papers
VIII BE Filed Today.
Dallas Texas, July 27.-The sale OF tee
Dallas. Fort Worth and Gulf railroad.
with approximately $4,000 worth of track
age in the city limits of Dallas, with ter
minal facilities, etc., to the Chicago, kcck
Island and Texas Railway company, was
consnmmated today. and it is expected the
necessary papers will be signed tomor-
row. President w. c. Conner of the Dali
las, Fort Worth and Gulf relinquishes
all rights and titles to and in the prop
erty sold The price paid is kept private,
but it is reported to be s25oO Inc
Rock Island has long wanted to come
from Fort Worth to Dallas, ana nau q
survey made six years ago. They are ex,
pected to follow the route recommended
by their engineers at that time, which ID
a course parallel with the Texas ana
Pacific for nearly the entire distance Dut
separated from that road by fuiiy Two
miles.
The Rock Island has already purchased
valuahla property In Dallas for a depot
and office site, and will begin work On
the construction of thirty-two miles Oh
track at once. M $.
Rock Island officials say they VIII De
running trains into Dallas by November
next. ronnor
II Is estimated that President conner
made fully 5000, 900 out of his venture.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

Bolton, Texas. July GA case In the
district court terminated yesterday that
had attracted much interest some months
ago. Joe Hawkins and NJ Boyd had a
personal difficulty in which Boyd cut
Hawkins in the face. producing consider
able disagreement; Boyd was tried in the
county court and was fined 500. Hawkins
then sued him for personal damages In
the sum OF 100000 the trial resulted In
Hawkins being awarded 1882. This was
the first case OF the kind ever tried In this
court
Lieutenant L. p Rucker, recently APP
pointed to the Thirty third regiment,
United States volunteers, has opened a
recruiting Office here,
General Manager Polk OF the Gulf. Colo
RADIO and Santa Fe was here yesterday
looking after improvements being made IN
the yards here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
BURIED MONEY STOLEN.
Thieves Secured $500 from IA Buried
GIass Jar.

Sherman, Texas, July 27-some tins
during Friday night thieves stole $500
from a glass jar buried in the smokehouse
of Mrs. Rufe Carr at Celtic, ten miles
southeast of Sherman. Mrs. Carr pre-
ferred to bank her money in this manner
rather than through regular banking con-
Germs, and has frequently has sums OF
several thousand dollars hidden as de-
scribed above. The money stolen was
$500 In twenty dollar gold pieces 800 in
five-dollar gold pieces and 5000 In bills
that had lain In their subterranean vault
so long that they were thoroughly COW
cred with mIldew Warrants are out; ar
rests will likely be made soon.
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Commission Orders.

Austin. Texas, July 26.-The following
orders have been issued by the railway
commissions
Authority is hereby granted for the
adoption of the rate of $50 per car of
10000 pounds for the transportation of
ice, in carloads from Tyler to Carthage
and Beckville. Effective July g. 1899.
Authority is hereby granted for the
adoption of the rate of 10 cents per 100
pounds for the transportation OF green
fruit and vegetables, in any quantity,
from all stations on the Houston and
Texas Central railroad, east of Austin to
McDade, inclusive, to Austin. Effective
July IS, 1899. Expires October /. 1899.
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EMERGENCY RATE PUT IN
Commission Takes Action on the Bsfelus
and Tie Cut.
IS CENTS FROM HOUSTON PER HUNDRED.
me or"er Is Made Effective July ~.
Other Orders Made by the
Commission.

Austin, Texas, July 27.--The foI,ovino
general notice was issued by the railroad
commission today:
IN view OF the reduced rates, which
according to positive Information received
by the commission. will be put in force
from 81. Louis to points In Texas, and
VIII operate as an unjust discrimination
against the business and interests Of many
citizens and railroad companies of this
state, the railroad commission of Texos
acting under the authority conferred mon
py the laws of Texas, hereby directs tina,
the Following rates be adopted for the
transportation, by railroads between points
In Texas, of shipments of bagging and ties
Tor baling cotton as follows:
On bagging. In straight carloads and
ON bagging and ties, In mixed carloads
minimum weight $4,000 pounds per car:
To points in Texas common point terri
tory, from Galveston is cents per 100
pounds, and from Houston Is cents per 100
pounds.
The rate Of Is cents per 100 pounds shall
apply between all points to which it ap-
plies from Houston.
Rates from or to points In diferential
territory shall be made by employing 9TH
class diherential rates, as prescribed in
general tariff OF class rates No. 2, under
the rules governing same, in connection
with the rates prescribed as above.
When current fifth class rates are lower
than the rates hereby established such fifth
class rates shall govern.
This order shall take effect July 49, 1899,
and remain In force until changed or can
celled by this commission
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Excursion to Mexico.

Mr.. L. J. Parks. general passenger
agent of the Galveston, Harrisburg and
San Antonio railroad. also of the Texas
and New Orleans railroad, announces a
round trip rate of s25 from San Antonio
to the City of Mexico for the Business
Mems excursion to Mexico. August IA and
Is. The tickets will be limited TO thirty
days from date of sale. Agents along
both lines are authorized to sell round
trip tickets to San Antonio at single
fare. from which point they can avail
themselves of the cheap rate to Mexico
CITY
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Alvin Locals.

Alvin, Texas, July 27.-Mr. u. b. Thorn
as returned yesterday from three weeks
trip through North Texas. bringing win
him a carload OF very fine mules and
horses.
Hon. Harry Masterson passed through
Alvin Tuesday from Angleton en- roule u
Houston. -
County Commissioner 7. NJ Hartley
left this morning for Angleton 10 allehu
to some legal business for the counS,
Mr RI III Griffin and family and MT.
d. Lee slotaper and family left this week
to spend some time in camp on the
beach.
Rev. J. w. Bergin, pastor OF the Metno,
dist church, has been confined TO his bed
several days with fever
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COTTON RATES.
south Carolina Railroad commission
Reyiscs Them Considerably.

Especial to The POST s...a
Columbia, S. c., July Inc o'a'e
railroad commission has made pubic i's
new standard tariff OF cotton Tor wnich
the rates become effective August 20
The tariff provides for reduction OF from
25 to s5 per cent of the present rates
which were established when the state
was producing not more than 100000 bales
OF cotton. This is said to be the lowest
local cotton freight tariff Of any now IN
operation in the United States. Il was
nrepared and adopted by the commission
only after thorough study Of the cues g.s 81
ton and after numerous hearings accorded .
the railroad traffic managers. Inc n an%
rate viii mean much to the farming ano
The cotton mill Interests. The following
Tan miles and under, cents; 10 miles
and over 10. cents; 20 miles ana over ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
DAy AT BRooKsHrRE.

~ - q the Increase and
raniiy Is Afflicted.
lexaa, July 27.-Today being
sssplte the downpour Of rain
~ a''nued the greater part Of
own has been crowded with
eomnittee has eliminated q
;S;s Inc Inc roll, which has Great
y u complaint and comment
4 y The increase, scarcely n
"a ], x s and black are free
IN ~ .one kind. malarial fever
Iss, being the principal troub ,el
sos, occurred to date.
"a ~ I' a, as rapidly as seed
'nis s distributed. which shows
NJ s y effort is being made to
the heavy losses. =
s sSo,,.' Information obtainable
~ s s'us ) per cent Of the croo
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cleburne Notes.

Cleburne, Texas, July &c -Superintend-
ent Pendell and Superintendent of Machin-
cry Collnson wen. to Temple today to
meet General Manager Polk, General Su
perintendent Ressiguie and Mr.. Hlggin-
sons successor, j. W. Barr, of the Atchi-
son. Topeka and Santa Fe. The last named
gentlemen are on tour of inspection and
will be in Cleburne tomorrow.
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% cents; Is miles and over 20, 10 cents:
~ m,ies ana over Is. IL cents; for each
tional, being for 100 miles ana over es.
. cents For every 10 miles over 100
s nnn 70 goo, cent additional, being for
w miles and over 100. rs cents. For
every 20 miles over 200 miles to 800. /
csns sectional o being for ago miles and
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
AS TO COUNTY BONDS.

The comptroller wrote the following let
ter to county Judge today in reference
to tho purchase of county bonds for the
school fund, and as the letter may BIO OF
interest to other counties who are con-
templating the issuance of bonds, the let
ter is given to the public:
Dear Sir: ] have the honor to ac-
knowledge receipt of your favor Of the
END relative to the sale OF certain county
bonds TO the State school fund. In reply,
l am authorized by the board OF educa-
ton TO purchase the per cent court house
bonds you refer TO. on a basis OF per
cent that is, the bonds must earn 4 per
cent 10 the school fund on the amount
invested
'In reply to your second inquiry, you
are advised that there is considerable
amount OF money to the credit of the per-
manent school fund in the State treasury,
which the board is anxious to invest In
good county bonds bearing not less than
per cent interest per annum
Il would suggest that the refunding
bonds you refer to be made to bear 4 per
cent. and the board Will be pleased to take
this issue for the school fund at par and
accrued interest The board has declined
to purchase county bonds bearing a less
rate than per cent; therefore, | suggest,
as / have advised other counties, to is
sue per cent bonds, which Will be pur-
chased at par.
II note with pleasure that you state
in your letter you are anxious for the
State TO purchase your county bonds, and
that you desire to make the issue 80 that
the State can buy them; your position is
commendable. II every county judge in
the State would act along these lines, 1t
would aid the board materially in getting
this fund invested.
''The board earnestly desires the coop
Grafton OF county officials In getting this
fund Invested. The interest Is returned TO
the people for tho support of the public
free school. Therefore, every taxpayer and
citizen of the State is interested in the
matter. Very respectfully.
"R NJ. Finley.
"ComptrolIer"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
THE GULF ROAD.
bond Isspc Taken Under Advisemcnt
by the Commits sfcn

Dohd isspc Taken Under Advisemcnt
by the Commission.
austin, Texas, July 27.--The railroad
commission, at the request of the parties
interested. has withheld action on the APP
piication of the Gulf. Beaumont and Great
Northern railroad for bond issue OF
Sol,VVo per mile for the $50 miles OF said
ROAD. The commission engineer recon-
hendeu that the road be bonded at $3.50
per iniie, ana IN lieu OF an agreement as
to the bondage requested and the amount
the commission seems disposed to allow.
the railroad people want final action held
up with view of reaching some compro-
mise ground
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
THE PEE GEE.
""nds We're Sold at Par ana II
~ strictly In 1t

"cre sold at Far md II
strictly In II.
Kansas CITY July 27.--The $500, 900
worth of certificates issued recently by
~, ,' receivers OF the Kansas City, Pitts
.urs ana Gulf railroad and authorized by
."e United States court, were today sold
20 me New York reorganization commit
es , ol mat road. The certificates were
, so,u az par and will draw per cent In
se i. ihe fact that the New York COM
s;au mas secured the certificates is con-
sidered a victory Tor II over The pills
aeiphia reorganization COMMITTEES. The
ueai was closed by Webster withers. one
.. tne receivers of the road. the First
n.ational bank of this city representing
the purchasers. .
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
A workman Knied.

Sherman. Texas. July 27.--Apont :
o'clock this evening James Bassham was
accidentally killed while engaged IN OPP
Grating the weiI-boring machinery at the
Sherman cotton mills. Bassham ana
colaborer named Owens we're at WORK on
the ground under the tower. and ioose
piece OF timber fell from the tower, strik-
ing Owens on the shoulder. there giancins
onto Bassham's neck, breaking IT,
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acquisitions will be made In the form
OF letter stating the number OF articles
OF each size needed without giving meas
urements.
No Issues OF garments OF larger slzes
than actually needed will be made for the
purposes OF altering them Into smaller
sizes.
without permission from the adjutant
general no requstion will be made for
more than forty uniforms.
BY command OF the governor;
Thos Scurry.
Adiutant General
The following was given the press today:
The Governor OF tho State OF Texas. AUS
tin.
Office OF the Chief OF Ordnance. Wash
ington, d. c., July 1S.--Sir: In compliance
with your requisition, dated March 20,
1888. ] have the honor to inform you that
the following ordnance stores have this
day been ordered issued to you at Aus
tin. Texas. under the provisions OF the
act OF congress approved March 3, 1895.
TO replace similar stores furnished by you
TO the volunteers from your State going
into the service OF the United States In
the late war with Spain.
These gtores are taken from stores which
have been In service. but are In all re-
spects serviceablc.
l0b slDItH OI0citu lnbabu tfoA LIZ
Rock Island arsenal are as follows:
Seventeen hundred and ninety-seyen
Springfield rifles, caliber 40; 267 Springfield
carbines. caliber IS; 400 waist belts and
plates: 400 woven cartridge belts and
plates: 65i cartridge boxes: 1900 gun
sings. 819 blanket bags complete. 500
canteens and straps. 926 meat cans. 300
cavalry saddles. 1855 saddle blankets. cav
airy; 1886 cavalry brides. curb; 81 nose
bags, 100 halters and straps. 2e6 cavalry
sabere, 1870 saber belts cavalry: l6I saber
ments. cavalry; ZOE carbine sings and
swiyels. $50 pairs spurs and straps
Tho law only allows replacement OF the
stores furnished the volunteers and does
not permit the issue OF any other kind Of
stores than those received therefore the
request In your letter OF goth ultimo can
not DO complied with, Respectfully.
A. r. Burlington.
Chief of Ordnance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
Railrnad Taxation.

Austin, Texas, July 27.-The Fort Worth
and Rio Grande railroad today paid the
comptroller s203.4S tax on gross passen-
ger earnings of 2O.34S.O3 for the quarter
ending June 3d. 1899.
The Velasco Terminal railroad also paid
ss5.2 tax on sS57.33 earnings for the same
quarter.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
work ne.umea al sartartIa.

sartartia. Texas. July T,--Work IN TINS
vicinity is resuming Its usual degree Of
activity after the food Most OF the
planters have replanted cotton and CORN
cotton Is up aud doing well 80 TAR.
This place was among tho worst OF the
oyeraowed district; other places received
ratIons and clothing: but none was re-
eeiyed here. The negroes on L. A. Eliis'
plantation fSartartia) were fed by hin
ana never refused work when they want
ed II.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
CHARTERED.

The charter OF the J. T, Sullivan Boot
and Shoe company OF corsicana was filed
by the secretary OF state today; capital
stock $4,000.
The charter OF the Oak Cliff Land COM
pany, forfeited by reason OF failure to pay
franchise tax, was rejuyenated by payment
OF tax and fines.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
southern Pacific Again in shape.

Sartartia, Texas, July 27.-Roadmaster
Delane says the railroad track Is now IN
such shape that trains can easily make
thirty miles an hour between here and
Richmond for which he deserves much
credit, as It certainly was In bad shape
from the flood.
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NOTES.

Sheriff C. p Carlton OF Falls county
was Ia the city today on business with
the controller filing his account,
Miss Faith HARRISON OF Groesbeeck. for
merly stenograpber In the secretary OF
states Office. is In the city on a visit
Dallas city officials, headed BY City At
torney Ellison, called on the attorney gen
eral today to consult with him With refer
encs 20 the proposed bond issue OF $780,
900 10 refund outstanding water works and
street Improvement bonds
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
OIL LAND LEASED.

Parties here today completed finally the
work Of leasing 10000 acres OF land near
Webbervillc. in this county, for the pur-
pose OF boring for oil. They represent
capital interests around Corsicana that
believe that oil can be developed in the
neighborhood named. Work will begin on
the first well within the next six weeks,
The parties have every belief that oil can
be found In this particular section In pay
ing quantities.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
FROM THE CAPITAL CITY
The Assistant Attorney General to All ID
Prosecuting Jim Mite.
UNIVERSITY REGENTS TO MEET TO-DAY
Several Matters which May Claim
Attcntion--A letter Referring to
County school Fund Bonds.

Austin. Texas. July 27.--Acting upon pc.
ti'ions from citizens OF Longvicw. Governor
sayers has appointed oface Assistant At
torney General Ed Morris TO represent the
State In the prosecution Of the Longview
bank robber. Jim Mite, Mr.. Norris will,
OF course, be assisted by the district at
torncy at Longview
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
working on the santa Te Rondbed.

caldwell, Texas, July 27--The Kicker,
Lee & Co.'S construction train passed
through here today on their way to point
nm the road this side Of Lyons, in this
county. TO begin work repairing the road
bed OF tho Santa Fe
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
REGENTS TO MEET

Tho State university regents have been
called to meet In special session Mt the
State university here tomorrow. The call
was wholly unexpected by the various
members OF the boards and they are not
acquainted with the necessity for the meet
ing.
The board will. however, have to elect n
chairman 10 take the place OF Chairman
Wooten. recently resigned. and In as much
as Chairman Wooten was also member
of the building committee Ms successor
on said committee will ais have to be
named
1t is also highly probable la. tho board
will take somo definite action In the matter
of furnishing the new wing for the fall
opening and see that the heating appara-
tus is remodelled so as to make Its
operations moro effective.
The board at this meeting may also take
some action in the matter of selecting a
president in place OF retiring President
Winston, who has already gone to his new
field in North Carolina, though with the
understanding that he will return to the
opening of the school
Many of tho regents, however. are In
favor OF selecting a new president now.
so that he can get settled In harness by
the tmo the university opens. In this
connection 1t is we'll to note that up to
the present time not single application
for the presidency has been filed with the
board of regents Quite number OF prob
able candidates have been named from
time to timo in the newspapers but
regent Is authority for the statement that
no names have been considered by the
regents and that they are not prepared
to say who will be applicants or where
they will look for a successor to Prot.
Winston.
In addition to these matters, Il is high
ly probable that the regents will MI some
vacancies In the faculty.
They adjourned SO hurriedly at their
last meeting that they left many threads
hanging loose and this meeting is for
the purpose Of taking up all these threads
In turn aud getting them In order. Tho
meeting may consume couple of days.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-06

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