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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-27
ANENT PAVING.

The board of public works, consisting of
Leon Blum. Joe Levy, John stowe, L.
Greliug and City Engineer Peek, with
George McCracken as clerk, met in the
city hall this morning In accordance with
the recent resolution OF the council call
ing on the board for estimates Of cost of
paving Tenth street from a to Beach, Ire
mont from Market to Beach ana Church
or Postoffce from fremont to Tenth VITA
asphalt After discussing the matter the
board determined tina; 1t was not in 4
position to make a report at this time on
the cost of asphalt or the most advantage
Gus and desirable pavement to b. used.
and determined TO recommend TO the coun-
ell that the city engineer and one or two
members of the board be authorized 10
visit the several elites situated similarly
to Galveston with a view OF ascertlining
their experience with asphalt and other
pavemenjs. Galveston has been suffering
from the costly and disastrous experiment
with wood block payements and the board
does not want such dismal failure To be
charged up against It, 1t WAS concluded
that the best way TO be on the safe side
is to 60 and see What uther towns have
done so that Galveston may have the
benent Of their experience and get some
pavement which won't get its back up
every time it rains. Tho council at its
Monday meeting VIII discuss the matter.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-27
ANOTHER SLATE RuMoREp.

There are persistent reports again that
a slate has been agreed on wsich win go
through at the next meeting of the coun-
Gil. II may be so, but some of the alder
men who ought to know deny it.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-27
LANDS PLACED Of MARKET.

The commissioner of the general land
office today placed on the market some 800
sections of land in block %, in Scurry
county. recovered from the Houston and
Texas Central Railway company and trans
ferred to the permanent school fund by
chapter 81 of the acts of the Twenty sixth
legislature which went into effect today.
The prices fixed for these lands are as
follows Pastoral 81 to Sl25 per acre;
Agricultural SL5O; watered 81
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-27
FROM The CAPITAL CITY
New Law Relating to Bonds Will Relieve
Attorney General Of Much Work.
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE GOVERNOR
Lot of Land Has Been Placed on the
Mnrket--A Protest from Waco.
Tax Rolls Filed.

Austin. Texas. August 26.--The attorney
generals department will not have SO
many county and municipal bonds to pass
on hereafter, as the act of the Twenty
sixth legislature providing that PROPOSE
tions to issue bonds must hereafter be
submitted to the qualified voters of Il
county or city went into effect today.
AS an illustration of how the bond Issue
business has developed in this State, 1t
may be stated that the attorney general
has approved s2,675,954 of county and citv
bonds since January 10, 1893, as against
s1.701, 152 for the year 1898. The depart
ment has been working overtime for the
past three weeks to dispose of all bonds
issued under the old law and submitted
up 10 yesterday, and all such issues we're
disposed of except in few instances
where the parties interested neglected to
get the necessary data in on time. Among
the latter is a $4,000 issue of Harris
county road and bridge bonds. They were
submitted by County Judge Vasmer
few days ago. but owing to some irreg-
ularity in the order providing for their is
suance could not then be approved. Judge
Vasmer returned home, called the COM
missioners court together and had the
irregularty remedied, but evidence of this
fact, which was sent by registered mail,
did not reach here until this morning, af
ter the new act had gone into effect and
too late 10 save the bonds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-27
TAX ON INTANGIBLE PROPERTY

TAX ON INTANGIBLE PROPERTY.
]. r, Leright of Cuero, who is the au-
thor of the plan to collect taxes on in
tangible property, in which is included
the franchises of corporations, and with
whose agents or associates a number of
cities and counties-among which the city
of Austin and Travis county are included
have made contracts for the collection OF
such taxes, was here today and called upon
the attorney general with view TO in
teresting the State in the matter on which
he is working. He left a brief and ether
memoranda for Mr. Smith to consider
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13
Our Black Crepons.

More popular than ever before, better
fortified than ever to meet the demand
for these rich, glossy bulged materials.
You'll be interested in the price story.
Silk Crepons- big blister. So. so
Silk Crepons--wave woven. .... 200
Silk Crepons-Rep surface. ..... $50
Mohair Crepons- English. ...... 100
Wool CreponS- Genuine A. NJ. soc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13

Attorney General Zeb Vance Walser
was an his office yesterday. de came Iii
10 prepare for the approaching term of
the Supreme Court, and will be here un.
tia january the first. There is no mat
Ter of particular Importance in his de-
,ga4tment to come before the court, ne
1Hayg.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to d. m.:
Wednesday,: Fair.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday
Maximum temperature, 81; minimum
temperature. 81; mean temperature, -:
total rainfall, 600.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

MECHANICS DIME SAVINGS
BANK-Statemen
RALEIGH SAVINGS BANK State
ment
DELLA SHEARON- Executors No
tice.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13
Crochet Quilts.

Snow white banks of Crochet
Spreads. Better qualities at higher p~,ces
of course, but no better values for these
prices:
Quilts-ready for use. ........ Soc
Quilts full size-pearl hemmed.. 75c
Quilts Marseilles patterns. $500. Csc.
Quilts extra value-extra size. s. i 90
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13
For School Dresses.

An excellent assortment of plaids and
neat mixtures for school gowns. These
at very modest cost and Just suited fcr
the fall school wear.
Elmira Dress Plaids. ......... Zoe.
Sylvia and Windsor School
Styles ................ IL 1-2c.
Two Tone Damasse. .........17 1-2c.
All Wool Scotch Mixtures. 49,. Ice.
Dress Cloth Suitings. ........ 29c.
Granite Weaves- special. ....... 39c.
Cashmere Checks subdued -. soc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13

Vicugna Cloth, Bokhara, Fitz.
Hugh and Australian Flan-
nels-Satines and Percals for
Dresses, English, Cameo and
Burmah TwilIs for Draperies-
choice of any.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13
White Goods.

In its broad sense and fun scope OF
entirety. There is real pleasure from
choosing from pure snowy lots like
these:
White Welts and Piques- zoe.
and Observation-Disclosures. l5c.
White Long Fold Lawns-15,
49, and .............. 1Oc
White Nainsook and Dimity-
1919, 10 and &c.
India linens 20, 20 10, 1919
and 80. ................. Zoe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13
Printed Materials.

The variety of styles Of cotton Au-
tumn fabrics presented this season, re-
fleets the ingenuity ana studied art Of
color combinations
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13
Bleached and Brown sheetings

Speak in mute eloquence- words can
not add to the impressiyeness Of these
prices:
Utica 1914 Bleached Sheeting % l &c
Mohawk 1914 Bleached Sheeting. zoe
PepperelI 81 Bleached Sheeting Ice
Pepperen "A Bleached Sheeting. lac
Mohawk 10-4 Unbleached Sheet
ing neutrality-suspicious.. 1sc
Mohawk "a Unbleached Sheet
ing Observation-Disclosures. 15c
Pearl S-4 Unbleached Sheeting IA
Pearl IA Unbleached Sheet
ing Il q A-%cs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13
Nobby Dress Goods.

The beginning of the dress goods sea-
son brings many of our public to inves-
tigate the new styles; there's much
early buying, too, hence we always
make it a point to be among the first in
the field.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13

The colored excursionists from Will
mington al made pilgrimage 10 fle
pen yesterday to see their friends. The
crowd was very orderly while here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13

The Mormons have made two con-
verts in Raleigh-both of them women.
They expect to organize permanent
church here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13

A private note from Elon College says:
"a fine opening this year."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13

Mr. j. G. Mcneil, young attorney
of Lumberton, was in the city yester-
day. He said the trestle Of the Lum-
berton and Lumber River Railroad
across the river a mile out was about
completed. Work on the road is being
rapidly pushed. As originally projected
it was to run from Goldsboro to Ma.
rion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13

Forty-six of the JOG miles of the
Richmond and Ridgeway road has been
completed and work is being pushed.
1t will be ready before the year 1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13

The Raleigh Savings Banks state
ment, which appears in another column,
shows that its deposits amount to $276,-
O24.S6. 1t is the oldest savings bank
in the State and has the largest surplus.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13

1t looks like Friday next will be a
lively day at Fuquay Springs, if the in
dications of a big crowd at the barbecue
at that noted resort are criterions to
judge by.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13

Wednesday evening, September 20th
Bishop Joseph Blount Cheshire will
make special visitation to St Ambrose
colored Episcopal church for confirma-
ton. The rector, Rev. j. E. King, says
that the church was never In such good
condition. This church now has full
vestry choir.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13

Sheriff S. A. Salmon, of Harnett,
brought two negro convicts to the State
prison yesterday. They are man
and woman, both for larceny, and
must serve ten months and five years
respectively.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13

The mail wagon ran into a team yes
terday afternoon cutting a mule badly.
The same thing happened short time
since. The wagon is driven very reck-
lessly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13

The police have never been furnished
with list of the property taken from
the house of Captain William Smith,
of the S. A. L., who is now at Waynes-
vile. However, they have found a
trunk taken from the house in small
stream which passes the border of Oak
wood cemetery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-13

There is a suggestion that if his stay
in Raleigh will permit it, the Capital
Club will give a reception to Mr.. John
Shelton Williams, president OF the Sea-
board Air Line road, when he comes to
Raleigh, September 9th, to attend the
meeting of the Raleigh and CASTOR
stockholders.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11
OUR PREMIUM OFFER.

We call the attention of our readers
to the unusually liberal premium offer
we are making to secure new subscrib-
ers and renewals. We want to intro
duce the TINES into new homes and we
offer liberal inducements for that pur-
pose Tie two publications We offer
FREE in connection with years sub
scrlptIon to our own paper, namely.
"Womau's Home COMPANION" ami
Farm and Preside" are both excel
lent journals and would be welcome
visitors al any tireside. In addition to
these two premium papers we are Civ
ing absolutely FREE the Panorama of
Our New Possessions a book of over
three hundred pictures of camp life
and scenes in Porto Rico, Cuba, Hawaii
and the Philippines, life In the navy
etc, supplemented with entertaining
and instructive historical matter; and
choice of Josiah Aliens Wife's two
great books, Samantha at Saratoga"
and Samantha Among the Brethren"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11
Company Il" Veterans.

Next Monday evening in the council
chambers at the city hall, after the
meeting IN the interest of militia re-
organization, the members of the late
Company l Volunteers will hold a
meeting for the purpose of discussing
the question of forming club for social
purposes, SO that they may get together
at least once each year and renew old
acquaintance and talk over their ex-
periences in the Porto Rican campaign,
quested to be present. SO that an or
ganization may be perfected at that
time i. it is thought advisab BILE.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11
ENTRANCE TO ALLOUEZ BAY
TO BE WIDENED.
The North End of Wisconsin Point
Will Be Cut Away and the
HarbOr Dcepened.
The Ore Dock to Be Enlarged at a
Cost of SI5O,OOO.

The entrance to Superior harbor is to
be wldenedand the harbor to be dredged
to depth which will admit of the easy
movement of boats of the heaviest
draught
demnatory proceedings against the own
ers of the north end of Wisconsin point.
Petitions have been filed in the United
States court for the Western district
ofthe proceedings.
The property which is desired is the
greater part of lot I and all of lots and
9, section 20, TIP. 40, n. r. - west of
the 4th principal meridian.
District Attorney d. F. Jones is push
ing the matter and has orders from the
War department to get the land at any
cost, but it Is not expected that anyone
owning property on the point who is
interested in the progress of Superior
will ask more than fair price for his
interest.
Those interested in the proceedings
and who have been notified of the &C
ton taken by the attorney for the gov
eminent are as follows: Superior Con-
solidated Land Company. Ella Knight
Thomas Bardon, w. II. Hollis, Anna d.
Scott, J. p. Salt, NJ. ID. Thrapp. NJ. A.
Del Rio, 0. A. Britton, Ebert f. Far
mum, F. w, Winter, f. F. McCausland.
]. F. Salisbury, Douglas County: for
Consolidate. Land company, 5. l.. Per
rim. II. s Butler.
The move contemplated by the gov
eminent means good deal for Superb
or as 4 whole, and great deal for the
East end, where the ore docks. coal
and freight docks are situated, and will
doubtless encourage the building of
other docks and the general develop
ment of this end of the city.
The contract has already been let for
an addition to the ore dock to cost of
$4,000, and the work will be COM
menced as soon as conditions admit.
The Barnett Record company are the
contractors.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11

Besides the books above named We
have the New illustrated Home Atlas
OF the World, thoroughly revised and
brought up to date, containing over
three hundred large colored maps, es-
pecIally complete with reference to our
new possessions. Ii preferred We will
send the Atlas FREE in place of the
Panorama" and Samantha book in the
above combination.
The Giant Almanac" reference
book Of over six hundred pages, con-
tanning valuable information on politi-
cal, agricultural, commercial. financial.
educational. religious and miscellaneous
subjects and statistics in general, can be
substituted for either of the books in
above combination.
We can offer other premiums equally
az good. and will make d very low price
on any com bination.
This offer is extended to our old sub
scribers as well as new Anyone in
arrears may take advantage Of our
offer by paying arrearages and one
year in advance.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11
"FARM AND PRESIDE

month and gives 20 to "a each issue each II by
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family. For FREE sample copy address Farm and Fire
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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11

The reading matter In the Panorama
OF Our New Possessions" gives Il brief. in
teresting history Of the islands, descriptions
OF the pictures, and Information on climate,
population, products, commerce. resources.
customs, etc. Of Porto Rico. Cuba, Hawaii
and the Philippines. The engravings are
perfect reproductions OF photographs made
by the best and most expensive method OF
engraving, and they are as natural as life.
We offer this book absolutely without profit
the subscriptions ale that we want-Which
explains why we can offer it free prem
ium. Tine book contains over 800 photo
graphic views which are marvels Of scenic
beauty, fascinating entertainment and valu-
able instruction. The pictures are SO cntic-
ing and SO easy to comprehend that school
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11

strike American travellers rs typical curious
and wonderful. By this book you bring into
your home typical scenes from our new pos
sessions, which will give your children a bet
ter idea OF these countries than can be had
through any other source. They here see the
people just rs they are, the kinds Of houses
they live in, and the variety OF trees and
plants which grow there. They have before
them scenes "a they exist 1T this very NOM
ent. In this book are scenes of army lie.
and other views which give one Il better un-
derStanding OF the recent Spanish American
war. Call YOUR friends and neighbors attcn-
ton to their opportunity OF getting this in
teresting. entertaining and Instructive book.
The Photographic camera tells no stories. 1t
neither cXaggerutes nor leaves out anything.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11

Comic pictures are TIL,
Comic Illustrations.
aloud TO the family.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11

children will pour over the book for hours In
deepest interest, while parents and teacher,
i'll find il feast for the eye and "A mine OF
timely information. The more than 800 pho
tographs reproduced in the book represent a
great deal of time and money. while some OF
them were taken at moments of extreme
danger to life. In this book are pictures Of
street and city views. OF country and noun
tain scenery. OF river and sea-coast sights, of
interesting objects and strange people in
Porto Rico. Cuba, Hawaii and the Philip
pines. which give an accurate knowledge OF
the beauty of these rich tropical islands. of
the customs OF their Inhabitants and their
modes of living and dressing, Of their dwell
ings and occupations. public buildings and
churches and other sights and scenes which
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11
200 COMIC PICTURES!



family illustrated The regular
paper o 0
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11

-klondike Outclassed.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11
Militia Organization.

At the call of Captain Newton = meet
ing of those interested in the reorgan-
ization Of Company II" was held in
the council chambers last Monday ev-
ening The meeting was we'll attended
by ex soldiers and others. Capt. New
ton called the meeting to order and
stated that in order to organize com
panv it would be necessary to secure
fifty names to a petition to the govern.
or, the same AZ formerly.
Thos. B. Mills was elected chairman
and Corporal S. K. Duff Jr., secretary
of the meeting. Mr.. Mills proceeded
at once to the matter in hand ana read
the petition asking the governor to re-
organize the company. The following
signed the paper:
Harry W. Newton, Richmond Smilh
P J. Rickcr II. K. Briggs, Axel Lund
berg, +. Peterson, w. Wilsenger, o
Webb, r. B. Mclean, l.. Hunter. F
Miller, 4. B Henderson, Geo. A. Cour
noyer, G. F. Thompson. A. II. Miller
J. A. Haverstick, j. d. Doran, II. v
Clark, John Orr, Edward S. Duff, c
Higgins, J. A. McQuarrie. Carl Alroth
S. X. Duff Jr.
Ofthis number fifteen were formerly
members of Company I, and may il
they wish re-enlist for one year only
The others will have to enlist for three
years.
Capt Newton, r. B. Mclean Jr. anC
A. 3. Henderson were appointed s
committee to solicit signatures, anC
they will report their success at another
meeting to be held at the same place
next Monday night. 1t is to be hope,
enough names can be secured at thi!
meeting, if not already in the hands o
the committee, to insure re-organiza
ton.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11
The Ladies Aid send forth thi, call
An Invitation cordial, hearty,
10 you and yours, kind friends and ,ll
10 Join cur jolly Birthday Party

With little silken rag we have made this
little bag,
Into which deposit siller II you please;
cent for every year that you've been upon
this sphere.
And thus well tell your age with perfect ease.
II your presence can't attend IT, with some
kind friend you'll send it
And SO well know the interest that you take
But we'd like it better still II you'd come and
have your fill
OF tea and coffee, bread and butter, fun and
cake.
SO fill up the little bag made from the silken
rag.
And the secret OF your age well never tell
Though a hundred and score or cen a
hundred more
Twill suit our birthday party just AS we'll.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11
Birthday Party.

Invitations have been sent out by the
Ladies Aid Of the Presbyterian church
for Birthday party. The date arranged
for is Friday the 18th. A fine musical
program is being arranged and every
effort will be made to make the evening
an enjoyable one. If any friends have
been overlooked it is hoped that they
will accept 4 general invitation, which
Is extended to all. As the proceeds are
to be applied on the church debt mot
INTEREST," it is hoped this effort will be
crowned with success.
The following is the form Of invitation
used:
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11
Lincoln Memorial Service.

A Lincoln Memorial Service will be
held in Terminal Hall Sunday ter
noon Feb. 18th at 2:30 y. m under the
auspices of the Sons of Veterans. Rev.
James Robert smith and Thos. +.
Lyons will speak. Good music will be
furnished by the Decker quarte;te and
others. Admission will be free and a
cordial invitation is extended to the
public.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11

the F. II. Dam sash and door
factory on 18th street closed down
at noon Friday. owing 10 the severe
weather, it being impossible to keep the
water pipes from freezing. The shop
will be reopened as soon as the weather
moderates
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11

Miss Eva Whitman, who for the
past wear has been visiting in California,
returned on SUNDAY last to Superior.
aud will remain here with her sister
Miss M4vme. Miss Eva Is i'll much
better health than when she lett here.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11

The SChlitz beer house, on the cor
ner of Banks avenue and Seventh street,
West end. was badly wrecked by fire
on Tuesday evening. The supply OF
beer was not iuterfered with. The loss
is about 81 600
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11
A GRAND PHOTOGRAPHIC PANORAMA!
HERE IS A PARTIAL LIST OF THE VIEWS:

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SPANISH Ugh in H ASpAM d Mf " o p C Typical Homes
II Forest fh h h CAM I'm n II City fHn
r Bb
Ar O. San Ju o San Native Funeral
f Puhn prisoners GIBRALTAR nal n Phil G phE xuuo
wall 1.-THE Stars up * in
ne h the % row % lo dpl o Guh Ei
"a Honolulu Craerof Immen NaKH a. AGupof Uuulnce
tl Va anrs Portable BkuS Rough Ride T
Court ta in Session ktoI Ld Troops Il
Nj n Havana din ahlf Cur nth Tops
WM M ir Navy
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11

The ladies of the First NJ f. Aid So
ciety cleared about twenty dollars at
their chicken pie suppe. Wednesday
evening. Considering the extremely
cold weather the results were very
satisfactory
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-11

The groudhogs and the coal barons
ART. suspected of having formed trust
To force the mercury down and coal up,
while the plumber winks his eye and
lays his pipes.