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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-24
THE SOUTHERN STATES.

VIcKsBuRG Miss--rhomas p Bank OF
Sarnia. Ontario well known timberman
died Monday, aged %.
LITTLE ROCK. Ark.--Colonel j, b. Fried
ham. registrar of Camden, Ark, republican
politician and grand secretary of the Odd Eel
lows is dead
oPELlKA Ala.-Mr. j. Il. Andrews, the
weathiest citizen of East Alabama died at
his home in Lafayette. lie was bachelor,
aged % years.
Stock fair was opened with large attendance
Of people and creditable exhibits Of asrcul-
tural and other products.
VICKsBuRG, Miss.-James G. Boney, a son
of Mr.. G. l.. Boney OF Madison parrish, died
at the home of his parents, at Duckport. aged
IS years. He was a prominent levee con
tractor
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.--John Thomas, a negro.
vas shot aud instantly killed by C, NJ. Stall
worth. prominent citizen. The negro had
no arrest.
ATLANTA, Cattle programme outlined by
Commissioner stevens for the convention OF
agricultural commissioners at New Orleans,
September 20. has met hearty approval from
all commissioners of Southern States who
have been heard from
MACON. Miss.-'rhe case of Guy Jacks VS.
the New York Life Insurance Company, in the
ton of policy for $4,000 on the life of
Charles +. Stewart was settled by the de-
PENDANT paying the face of the policy and all
costs.
LOUISVILLE. Ky.--Mrs. Annie Teeplc, wife
of Assistant Postmaster General Tccpe OF
Charlestown, Ind. and her 9-year- old son,
Clarence, were drowned In the Ohio river ten
miles above Jacksonville. The child get he
You'd his depth and the mother went to his
assistance.
NORWOOD. LATHE meeting for the pur
pose OF organizing and building a cotton fac
tory was called to order ny DR.. l.. @. Per-
kins subscription list was opened and 1912
shores were taken. The shares were placed
at Sg each. Fifty thousand dollars is the
amount the promoters desire TO raise.
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Shot ut n Hose Thief.

Just before retiring last night, Mr.
George L. Price. cashier of the CONNER
cia National bank, who resides at 6l0
Lamar street. discovered a negro in his
yard IN the act of uncoupling his garden
hose, with the evident purpose of stealing
1t, thus adding one more to the many
depredations of this character which have
OF late been reported TO the police. Mr..
Price had 'fortyfour" close at hand and
could have bored a hole through the car
cass OF the negro almost big enough to
push the hose through, hut he refrained
from visiting the offense with such Sc
rious punishment, and going out upon his
gallery, he fred shot close enough to
the negro's head toilet him hear the whist
ling OF the bullet and as far as Mr., Price
knows that negro is running yet. but Is
hardly keeping up the magnificent speed
that he took on when the shot was fired.
Mr.. Price says he may not be so con-
siderate of the intruder's personal safety IL
another attempt should be made to steal
his garden hose.
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FAVORABLE TO DREYFUs.
Gonse Confessed that the General
STAFF Defended Esterhnyy.

go, 49,. n, nj. .ats, -.
i@oiuo"' Aususe ne spo''"i eoiie-
dependents at Renpes agree that though
the sitting of loday's court martial was
| -, ,
ni'ho'oiious' II was idNoiao'e " D'osiu''
The proceedings. though much less eScit-
ling on the nrevIous dav. were still DOM
-, ~. a. $50,
People are beginning to see likeness -
the openine Of Cambetta's career and are
80, all, 49, a.,
"'h'ns "ne'hei L'ooii WIN 81 40
The most important point In the pro-
ceedings, perhaps, was the disposal Of
General Gonse, who had TO confess that
| the general staff had shielded Esterhazy.
| Thus Mercier and Gonse are both practical
| ly shelyed and the general staff is begin
ming to show signs of wayerine. Another
gond sign was when noint of law rose on
cor,ain mattars ard rolon., rn,,aust the
nresident 30 Tho comr, martial renlied ~
an, NO, -, II, I,n viii n,al,a inn,,,,Iea
"a ~ - a. W." .ha .,,h, 20 az 81,
Ill - NJ ~, nv ,As " Wv 90
NV MI ina ,,, Tue o,ue' =, Yh.,,. .,,os.
us was al lePly ~ W. HaooiI s ieiu.SC
LOT certain information concerning the
chafacter Oh witness 10 De iurnlsneu oy
tne Pubic prosecutor and IL seemed 10
lhdicate desire on the part or the judges
TO honestly seek the truth.
The correspondent of the Times says:
learn on good authority that the forces
OF the prosecution, led by General Roget
are very seriously discussing the advisi-
blity of adopting entirely new tactics.
According to my information they hope
TO De able to render plausible tine foliow-
ing. IN tne presence as lhey are, oil the
uhdouoted iacts OF treason as proved by
me dpsehce ol lHe poroeledu anu q uiee
INV. unwiliins 10 AUNT tnat Coiouel henlg
Was Vapdple Oh treason, conNlu N HhoIe-
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CENTRAL SANITARY
nfEETIsG OF THE "CLEANER Nous
TON, COMMITTEE.
Reports from Different Wards and
several suggestioHs submitted
by Citizens.

The central sanitary committee. with
General ]. R. waties, chairman, presiding.
met yesterday afternoon at 5 O'Clock at
the rooms of the Business League. Sew
eral ward chairmen and others Interested
In cleaning up the city, were present.
Mr.. Richards. chairman of the First
ward. reported that though the city coun-
Gil, two weeks ago, had authorized, by
notion the cleaning up of that portion
of the city, he had been unable TO discover
that any work had thus far been done in
that ward by the city. though the South
ern Pacific company had done some very
effective work in the way of cutting the
weeds and opening the bitches along its
property.
Mr. Jules Hirsch reported that he had
been unable to perfect an organization in
the Third ward. That ward was either
clean enough or the people there were in
different to the matter of improved SAM
tation.
w w. Dexter OF the Fair Ground addi-
tion reported that everything was work
ing very satisfactorily in that section and
the citizens there were thoroughly aroused
to the movement and the city he said.
had caught the infection and had at last
cut the weeds around the Fannn school
The following complaint was handed In
by Mr.. Raphael:
General j. Il. Watics. Chairman, Cleaner
Houston, City.
Houston, Texas August dear Sir:
want to complain OF the habit of lacking.
or tleing. handbills or dodgers TO the tele
graph and telephone poles in the city. II
is unsightly and unlawful. The handblls
are torn off. litter the streets and brighten
horses.
There Is city ordinance that specially
prohibits the lacking up of handbills. and
you will confer favor by calling the at
tention of the chief OF police to the same,
in order that violators may be arrested
and fined, as the ordinance provides The
enforcement of above will materially as
sist you in the work of making this city
Cleaner Houston" Yours truly,
e. Raphael.
The communication was received and
filed II being held that the committee had
no authority in this matter, as it was one
purely of police regulation
The committee took n similar view OF
more elaborate suggestion submitted by
Mr.. Cliff Grunewald. in effect that TWO
or three 1athoate be equipped with iron
scoops and propelled up and down the
bayou within the city limits to skim off
the filthy sediment that accumuatos upon
the surface of the water from the ci,y's
sewerage.
II was recognized that the thing Of Eslich
Mr. Grunewald complains is decided
menace TO health. but tho hope was ex-
pressed that the proposed new sewerage
system would soon apply an effectual and
permanent remedy 10 this nuisance
Other reports showed that good work
was being done by the city health authori-
ties and after some further and general
discussion the committee adjourned sub
iect to the call of the chair.
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Personal MENTION.

Mr., W. a. Smith of Stafford is guest at tho
Bristol,
Mr.. w. C. Wear of Hillsboro was In the city
Yesterday.
MIR. NJ Morris OF Beeyille was In the city
yesterday.
Colonel Ed Cunningham came in from
Sugarland yesterday.
MIR. IL. j. Labatt, Jr, of Galveston spent
Yesterday at the Bristol
Mr.. d. a. Paulus OF Halletsyille registered
the Bristol yesterday.
Mr.. e. NJ Yancy OF Port Lavaca was among
yesterdays arrivals at the Bristol.
Mr.. Victor Il. Harding, formerly of Hous-
ton but now of Bay City, is In town.
Mr. Hamilton Cook. a well known insurance
man OF Dallas, was in the city yesterday
Captain Jack Crotty. late quartermaster OF
the Fourth Texas, is IN the city from Austin,
Hon. g. NJ. Thurmond, county attorney of
Victoria county, accompanied by his family.
is In the city.
MI o. l.. Lewis and family left yesterday
on the International and Great Northern fast
mail for Lafayette Ind.
Miss Merle Mustain, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. 6. Mustain left yesterday for a ylsit
with friends at Longyiew.
Mr. L. g. Bailey was passenger for Hot
Springs. Ark, on yesterdays International
and Great Northern fast mail.
Mr. Il. s. Allison ticket clerk at tho Inter
national and Great Northern depot. left yea
terday for vacation trip 10 Roanoke. Va
Misses Mary and Helen Yates have just re-
turned from the northern and eastern portions
OF the State where they have been visiting
MIR. and Mrs. Charles r. Dayant and chill
dren passed through the city yesterday on
route to Beaumont. where Mr.. Dayant will
so TO work for Uncle Sam.
Among the visitors at the Cotton Exchange
yesterday were II. w. Gibson OF Palestine,
J. Q, Hickey OF Henderson and NJ b, Jones
OF Fort WORTH, all cotton men.
Mrs. Frank Williford children aud nurse
have returned from two months stay at Cor
pus Christi. Miss Eunice Hunter returned
with them, all much improved in health
Mr.. Harry NJ McRae. representing Powell.
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FOREIGN BRIEFS.

CAPE HAYTIEN. General Victoriano Tor
res has declared for the revolution, and his
forces will go with him.
ST. PETERSBuRG.--Un educated persons in
the province OF Kabarkon are In panic for
fear the world is coming TO an end.
LIMA, Peru.-The transport Lima will bring
the revolutionary leaders In the southern de-
partments to Callao. The prisoners will be
tried by court martial.
MoNTREAL.--A combination with 81. 0O0, 900
has purchased the four principal bicycle con
Germs OF Canada and will endeavor to drive
out American wheels which have gained hold
here.
AMsTER DAM.-At Hilversum, where mar.
tlal law has been proclaimed the mob stoued
the troops. Finally the infantry charged on
the mob, killing one person and wounding
two others.
CITY OF MEXICo.--The Mexican Imports
for the fiscal year ended June 80 were $50,
s6s,lei gold value, which Is a gain over the
previous fiscal period OF 1895. 7Os gold. The
exports are calculated In silver and were for
Sss.
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commission merchants OF Kansas City, and
a sister-in- law of Mr.. John Woods, prom
inent banker Of San Antonio. She is we'll
and favorably known in Houston, where
she has visited the Flato family and other
friends. The groom is a prominent young
business man OF this city, a member of the
firm Of Box Bell Saunders Commission
company. and a nephew of Mr.. George w.
Saunders of San Antonio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Saunders left on a short
wedding trip for New Orleans and the
East and on their return will make their
home in Houston.
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Smith & Co. OF New York. with his present
headquarters at Houston. has returned from
a short business trip to other points in the
state.
Mr.. T. II. Kock passed through Houston
yesterday route from California, where he
spent his vacation to his home at Houna
La. MIR. Kock ls at the head OF the Berwick
Bay oyster industry, and on his arrival ut
Houma will begin to make preparations for
next seasons shipments
Mrs r. NJ. Johnston and daughter, Miss
Libbie, returned last night from Wootan
Wells. where they have been for some time
past. Miss Halle Johnston and brother. Mas
ter Harry, came In yesterday morning from
summer vacation trip spent at Apalachcola
and other points on the Florida coast
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SaENGERBUND HALL
To He Used In the Future for Regular
Theatrical Performances

Theatrical Performances.
since MIR. Frank Dunn has acquired the
saengerbund hall property he has deter
mined upon making it yield its full meas
ure of revenue and though the Saengerbund
has ten years lease on the hall they
are throwing no impedimenls in the way
of its more active use
Mr.. ]. L. Riley. an old time lessee of
theatrical houses manager of the old Pilot
opera house in this city many years ago
and in more recent years in charge Of
the Gray opera house, now Sweeney &
Coomhs, has perfected an arrangement
by which, commencing September /. he
will book a regular line OF attractions for
this house He does not expect to actively
compete with he regular opera house, but
will use the Saengerbun hall for accommo-
dating attractions that can not secure dates
at Sweeney ~ COMBS opera house. Every
season by some mishap or another num-
Der OF companies that come 10 Texas are
thrown out of their regular dates at the
opera houses in which they are booked
and with two houses in the city they are
thus prevented from losing their dates
altogether or the necessity of losing money
at lot of small towns In waiting to get
an open date in Houston. In this way
Mr. Riley expects to book some very good
attractions.
He has already booked the Krausse
Repertoire company for September %.
Saengerbund hall is eaaipped with a
well arranged stage. scenery etc. and Will
seat about 900 people.
II the present plan proves a success Mr..
Dunn Will enlarge the hall In such d way
as to add a gallery.
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A Tribute tn Ills Memory from Mem
hrrn Of 'rhtrM UrNuk.

A Tribute tn Ills Memory from Mem
hers of 'Ihirh pcNus.
Groenville, Texas. August 49, The pub
location OF the following tribute to the
soldierly bearing and qualifications OF
Lieutenant A. w, Drew, who was killed in
the Philippines, is authorized by members
of company c, Third Texas volunteer in
fantry, which served in his battalion last
year;
That Lieutenant Alfred w Drew. late
major Third Texas volunteer infantry.
commanding the Second battalion of
which company C was senior company.
was much beloved and admired by them.
That he was an able conscientious and
efficient officer He was stern disciple
marian but just, and was active and ener-
getc in his efforts to mike his battalion
efficient. While he was strict with the
boys as to their military duties he WAS
kind and considerable to them in private
and off duty. While he was strict TO dis
cipline attractions. he was quick and ready
to praise and encourage merit. and to as
sist the worthy.
Company c had every confidence In
Drew and never doubted that in battle
that he would be with them to lead them
to victory. They respected Drew and
counted him true friend. That Major
Drew believed in his battalion and it be-
lieved in him; that he was proud of his
battalion and it was proud of him. He
believed in drill and discipline, and he was
right. He expected the regiment to be
ordered to the front. ana he had such "a
hardy and efficient command that the ia
tigues of an active campaign could not
weaken He died at mis- post OF duty in
battle for the Stars and Stripes We re-
greet his death, proud that we served under
him, and he will forever live In our mem
cries as "A brave. gallant able officer and
our friend. Joe Mcconnell,
First Sergeant Company @, Third Texas
Volunteer Infantry.
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sesqni-centenninI CeIcbration.

Mr.. Josh l.. Clark. who represents the
York Machinery Manufacturing company
IN this section, with headquarters at Hous-
ton. has favored The Post with an invita-
tion to the sesqui-centennlal of York coun-
ty, Pennsylvania which is TO be held In
York City on September 3 to Q. inclusive
The 160th anniversary Of the formation OF
the county Will be celebrated in fitting
manner, with parades of various kinds. re-
ligious services and exhibitions made by
the manufacturing and mercantile .estab-
lishments of the city.
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AID FOR PORTO RICO.
Ab0ut Thirty Thousand Dollars Con
tributed by Private Subscription

ESPECIAL 70 The post)
Washington, August 2S.-Mr. Root said
today that while the situation in Porto
Rico is one of great distress, he suffering
Is being relieved as rapidly and as fully
as could be expected. He makes positive
denial TO the report that contributions
from private sources have been INSULT
Client or less than they should have been;
in all about s9o,0oO have been contributed
besides the aid the war department has
been able o exteud from its own resources.
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...HAMPE'S.
Exceptional Good Values
For Today and Tomorrow Thursday and Fridau

$50 the Celebrated Redfen Corsets black and white i
or long length, selling $500 and 600, - - medium
for today and tomorrow each ................ \ 50
Odd c. B. Corses, in and 6-hook lengths selling a.
Si.Oo and LIS, to close these out, choice each I'm
Ladies' Silk Finish Isle Thread Hose in open worked lace
effects, selling 75c, to close out, per pair 45n
Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Cotton Vests, in pink and light blue
selling at 25c to close out, each ........... In
Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Cotton Vests regular Toe kind
to close out, each ...............,. 5n
rs pieces Fancy Figured Lawns, our regular SC kind
today and tomorrow, 10 yards for I'm
5000 yards Gamers Turkey Red Figured Calico
regular SC quality today and tomorrow yards for jyc
$500 yards and Silk Striped and Plaid Zephyr Gnehm
and Bases that sold for 49, SOC and Co., per yard ONLY 1c
Odd Ladies' Purses and Wallets, that sold for sioo
t.25 and $50, today and tomorrow choice each /5c
IS Ladies' Leather Belts in black TAM brown and oshood
etc. selling Soc 75c and csc, today and tomorrow !.
choice each ........... ................... 1jcl
Ladies' Club Ties and Band Bows in fancy figured and solid
Satin and Silk selling CSC, today and tomorrow sN
$500 yards Hamburg Embroidery Edging to inches wide
worth up to l5c, today and tomorrow, per yard only Del
Ladies' 26.inch English Twlled and Gloria Umbrellas a.
selling Si25 $50 and 75, today and tomorrow choice oycI
Cooed Lawn and Percale, also White Lawn and -
Dimy Shirt Waists selling 81 90 and i25, choice each /JCI
White Piqu and Fancy Silk Striped Linen Crash 1n.I
Skirts, selling 50 IS, ESQ and 275, choice each I.ZJI
IS Ladies' Sailors Untrmmed Hats selling I'M
to st25, to close out choice each 0JCI
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Mr., T. b. Saunders. Jr., and Miss Hattie
Straw were married In San Antonio last
night. The bride is one Of San Antonid's
fairest daughters and is daughter of Mr.
and Mrs, s. r. Straw of that city. also a
sister-in law OF Mr.. II. l. Fiato of the
hrm OF Drumm. Fiato Co.. live stock
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TEXAS TEACHERS

The September number OF Texas School
Journal, Austin. will contain summer nor
nal questions ana answers thirty pages
Of State news; school room devices: $i.Oo
per annum.
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TO OUR CusrnMrps

Joe odell, formerly driver Of M .
wagon. is no longer connected with th,s
driver who succeeds him. WI
81 Paeksrd's Troy Laundry.
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brighten and sweeten her life.
Women who are approaching motherhood
with sense of fear and solicitude, or in
weakened physical condition. need the
help of that marvellous Favorite Prescrip-
ton" invented by IT. r. V. Pierce, chief
consulting physician of the Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, n ", and
designed expressly to restore healthy vgor
to the delicate feminine structure involved
IN motherhood. II takes away all of the
danger and most of the pain attendant up.
on motherhood, and confers on the baby
that lusty hardihood which is Joy to a
mothers heart.
An Ohio lady, Mrs. Lefa Hoffmire, of claring-
Ton, Monroe Co, in a letter TO DR.. Pierce, SAYS:
: had always been healthy until four years
ago. 0 BEFORE the birth of my child suffered
almost death dozen times Had what we call
mix leg for four years. Could not stand IL TO be
onrny feet long at time without swelling dread
iully. Before my last baby was born, had ev-
cry symptom OF a return OF the trouble. My leg
swelied badly / read of Dr. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription, and thought would try it. took
six bottles, and when my baby was born was
not sick at all after was out of labor, which
lasted only short time. In times previous Ia.
Dor had lasted twelve TO fifteen hours. am
wei woman to-day and have been since got
out OF bed, when my little boy was nine DAYS old
give the credit all TO DR. Pierces Ravorite Pre-.
scriphon ! will never do without II during such
time"
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MRS, oLIvER's SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Now open. For terms address 1917 Texas
avenue, or call rooms 2Os and 2lO Moore
g. Burnett building, opposite Mistrot's
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WASHINGTON NOTES.

Especial 10 The Post
Washington, August "a postofhce has
been established at Beatrice, Frio county,
Texas. and John NJ Campbell commissioned as
postmaster.
Texas pensions granted today; Widows
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General Brooke has informed the war de-
paftment OF the death of Captain John Raj
death OF Salvador Dial, a quartermaster en-.
ploye. at Santiago by strangulation.
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Minors OF John T. Legonard. San Antonio, $1i
Sarah ID. Dryer. Houston, IS.

The quartermaster's department has issued
statement showing ample transport faclil-
ties to get all the troops which are to be
raised to the philippines by the latter part OF
September.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1899-02-16

Doiicei . couple OF "reminiscences ss
TO my old branch Of service, said sn eI
naval officer TO the writer, which remind
cd me Of 40 incident in my own career. /
was an assistant engineer on cruiser
bound from Norfolk to South American
ports. and our ship was telling of II OF 10
knot, 90 hour one day, when crank PIN
came out. and the next int,pt the crank
was thrashing around 10 y most recklessly
unsystemstic fashion. Every body 10 the
engine room and there were some men
Of considerable rank there Just then, " IL
happened - msde y dssh fcr the deck.
Msar while quietly took four or hge steps
and shut tf tbe steam. Ol conrse the en-
elnes topped. and then followed The do
lay caused by making the necessary re
pairs.
II didb'i occur to me that bad per
formed any .ct Of 80 especial chsrscler un
III the chief engineer Informed me that !
vas . conioundsd fool Don't you know
your place under such circumstances, sirS
be ake5, snd when | answered that /
thought had taken my proper petition
be contin ned: No, cir, your duty vas 10
nske yonr wsy ~ soon as possible 10 the
deck, Win that Iiece OF steel wbirling
and crashing sboa. II was oae chance 10
ihoosapd ,b,ts ,ingis sool would escape
SO iostsnisntoas cooking. bees1ss II tbst
thing hsd carried awsw the steam cognse
tions your life vopid bsys ended night
then.
Well, took the chsnce. | sbsvered.
W, sir. you did. bot you diar'! kroS
i. bersfore It is not q. oil 10 Jonr credit,
vac tie ohiefs srswer, add II ~ss 80 sbso
lately ifas that | couldL'G iof its iiie Of
me ihiok Of any reply.