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The morning news., 1899-04-05
RoUT DECLARED A DRAW.
west Lucky in Getting an Even
Break with Creedon.

New York, April 4.-The twenty-rouno
bout between Dan Creedon of Australia
and Tommy West of this city, which took
nlaee tonight in the arena OF the Lenox
Athletic Club, was declared draw by the
rsfaree West was lucky in getting an
even break. as Creedon certainly was en-
titIed "a a favorable verdict. Both men
mn IN a very fast and game contest, but
creedon's cleverness was so pronounced
that the majority of the on-lookers felt
that the Australian was entitled to a de-
cision In his favor.
The morning news., 1899-04-05
Vale beaten in a Close Game.

Washington. April 4-Yale went down
before Georgetown for the second time
his season to-day BY the close score Of
throughout. White, Georgetown. struck
twelve men out. Batteries-White and
cranston; Robertson and Sulhyen.
The morning news., 1899-04-05
Big Deal In OIL Fields.

Houston, Tex. April 5.-An English sym
dicate. represented by Henry 4. Kean and
Charles A. Calhoun Of 81. Louis, have
closed a deaf with petroleum producers at
Corsicana by which it becomes possessed
OF nearly 200 oil wells and some 2o00o0 acres
Of oil land leases. The price paid is nearly
100000. The same syndicate viii acquire
control Of other extensive OH fields Ia Tex
as.
The morning news., 1899-04-05
Germnny pI.trnsts EngIand.

Berlin, April 4.--The German press as a
rule continues TO preserve a moderate tone
regarding the Samoan trouble and the
opinion In responsible quarters Is that an
amlcable adjustment will be reached. The
prlncipel theme of newspaper comment rs
Germany's distrust Of Englands altitude
England Is accused Of doing her utmost 70
nullify the recent Anglo-German agree
ment,
The morning news., 1899-04-05
princeton Lost Heavily.

Richmond. Va, April 4.-The University
Of Virginia won from Princeton on me for
mer's home ground to-day by score OF 10
70 4. Batteries: SummeTsglu and Nahe.
Harrison and Kafer
The morning news., 1899-04-05
Miles, Requests Not Acted on.

After DR.. DAILY had completed his testi-
mony Mai. Lee submitted written re-
quest from Gen. Miles for the admission
of the official reports Of l47 men represent
ing twenty-six regiments, as testimony 1t
was stated that these reports all bore
upon the question of the character of beef
The morning news., 1899-04-05


SOAP OINTMENT
dfo
mel oning spapr
The morning news., 1899-04-05


The first decade of the official life of
lhe state Board of HEALTH" says the Gov
ernor. has passed into history. Its rec
ora is one of unbroken success. and the
people of Florida appreciate its work. The
uY'ns experience OF last summer, with
great armies encamped upon our soil and
constant communication with infected
ports has emphasized the fact that our
nealth board furnishes the best security
aLsa'ost the possibility Of epidemics and
''e eVlls resulting therefrom."
Unable to Pay Pensions.
Attention is directed to the fact that the
s'dte IS entirely unable to pay pensions
" an applicants under the provisions of a
~ enacted by the last Legislature, and
,,He matter Is placed clearly before the
legislature in the following language:
AN appropriation of less than $500 900
oouIa NOT meet the claims now on file.
say nothing of those daily coming in;
i., II such an appropriation for pensions,
H ".'H Vhe usual appropriations for the nee
s9aiS expenses of the state government,
|dte asylum, and other public purposes,
rutuolps interest upon the public debt,
-, - 'ne cost of the present legislature,
"ou'u III lev months exhaust the treas
G Is render it unable 20 cash the control-
warrants, weaken Fiorida's high
.''.9l'cldl standing, and reduce her to a
script basis.
me legislature, through proper com
1-es r.l''ees or otherwise, should consider this
90 financial question In all its phases.
o,. Synpathies naturally and warmly go
~ 20 the Confederate soldiers and their
l,oWs' and i is hoped that reasonable
'9'ance can be furnished without in
yuS'Iee to the deserving soldiers and
"'4o"s' and without oyarburdsning the
Evening star., 1899-01-02
LEGAL NOTICES.

ESTATE OF DELLA NOONAN, DECEASFD.-NO
Sbs'. Docket 24.-The National Safe Deposit Say
ings and Trust Co. executor, has with the approval
of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
holding Il special term for Orphans Court busirless
appointed Friday, January 20, 1893, at 10 O'Clock
am, as the time, and said as the place for
making payment and distribution under the court :
direction and control; when and where all creditors
and persons entitled to distributive shares or leya
cies or residue notified to attend In person or
by agent or attorney duly authorized with their
Claims against the estate, properly youched: Pro-
rided this order be published in each of three
successive week. before said day in the Washington
Law Reporter and in The Evening Star. Signed De
ceinber "a. ls9s. ]. N0TA McGILI., Register Of
Wills GISF BLAIR, Attorney. Gc26- Iaw3t
Evening star., 1899-01-02

FOR RENT
Store, cellar & stable. 242J Ontario av Or 10 90
1913 Pa aN NV. $4,000 Stephens ct. 4r, 1900
22lI Pa aN, l5rNb fpt 1Il5 Superior st. 4r. 10 %
22d * L, sto,StIw. Loo il4 Hayes Ct 4r wgOO
1917 G lur&b. 1000 HOS -lU-z2 Congress
1913 NV 6r, -. ~ NJ. 5r, w.......... . 90
1123 4th, 1r&b 10. 20 2sI4 Va av, 5r.... ! ~,
1I21 10Th, ST. is 10 llO6 Linger's al Ir W 90
2iol NJ, 6r&cel 1870 2126-sO y av. 4r w. s. 90
1919 Superior st, Or. I..5U lTlG Hayes ct Ar W 90
2l13 ont av, Or, 200
Small bUuSes fer cOioIed tenants from 50 up.
Large building War Dept, suitable for laup-
Cry manuf turing purposes
del9 GEO. W l.INkINS. 500 18th ST. NV
FOR REAT-IF YOU HAVE A VACANT HOUSE
place ii in our hands, and readily a. you
a W. IL. BARNES * CO,
oc2y-tf 62I e
Evening star., 1899-01-02
FOR RENT-FLATS.

FOR RENT-A NEW OND-STORY FLAT;
four light, sunny rooms: all modern improve
ments; at $50; heat included. 1924 18th st. w.
fe:o-3ts
Evening star., 1899-01-02

THE CONCORD. NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NV
This weil-known ard finely located apartment
house has now vacant choice Broom apartments;
superintendence and cafe under McDermott,
forIrerl! of the Shorehe m. sc16-tf
Evening star., 1899-01-02

FOR RENT
FURNISHED.
2ll4 . st. n.w-, Il y b., a.m.i.. $3.50. 90 mo.
1iZU q st. NV. 10 b. Ami. l2J.UU me.
1I61 L ST., II looms -............... l2oU 90 mo.
1905 Sunderland pl., ilrs. &b ami. lvU.UU
UNFURNi iSIIED.
1908 Sunderli nd "I, IL " b. ami. $500 mo.
OFFICES.
734 l4th ST., rooms. ............... $500
81 UBU RBAN.
'Dunr Irton, ferce's Mill rd.,
neal Conn. ave. cars. ii IS. large
deI9-tf ii. ROZiER DULANY, 1920 ST. u. W.
FOR RENT-BY W. II. BARNES x CO.,
621 Il NV.
FURNISHED.
400 10Th ST. NV. 1Ir., baths, steam
neat. Per month .Sl0peo
1875 NJ st. NV, IJr. baths. ami. 131. 80
UNFURNISilED.
1929 NJ st. NV, l5r., servants cottage, 3
baths. all M. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 81 20 90
GOO Md. L. ne. 12r.. baths, steam heat. 5000
50l L ST. Nv, lOr., Observation-Disclosures. IN. 10 90
IA y St NV Sr., ami. Observation-Disclosures. 80
1905 Sth st. NV, II, mi Observation-Disclosures. % 80
1916 Md. ave. ne, 6r., mi i................ 1880
12U-2i- 6i Francis place Sc, Ar. r........... $50
nolStf
Evening star., 1899-01-02
STEAMER WAKEFIELD.
MEDICAL.
DIR. Leatherman.

Expert specialist in the Of all special dis
eases OF men and Women Consultation free
evenings. TO s. CO., NV. Closed on sunday
de19-lms
Evening star., 1899-01-02
FURNISHED OK ,NrsRAisHnD.

FOR RENT-BY X. q. 40. ..TldAN, REAL ESTATE
and INSURANCE Broker. 10th aud SIS. H.
30J 18th NV 2lr. ..Sji.i l4ii u =. 90
2SUS 1ith NV, Sr&S. 1900 1852 18th NV, 6r.- 2550
100S NV, 1ir.-. -t5Vei 1917 1lth nv. Tr 20 IS
I22I 10Th NV. l0r 30. 6a 2:U9 18th NV. - 20
1910 18th, l2r. .50.Ut soS 18th NV, Ir. % 90
1424 y, i2r. 5000 SO6 18th NV, 1r. 20 %
2l55 l., llr.... .5UUU 1871 Conn ay, ar. - 81
12lS Eth, Sr 4aGu 43i Fla p t'j
5l5 4th NV, Sr. 4loG 80 18th NV, Or. 80
1913 NV, Tor. 4UUU l255 3th NY, 81. - %
SI3 ID NV, TrSsto .4U.VU l2l9 Fla ne, IrSs2U. 30
l6t3 18th l2r. 400 4io oolh 70 ~
2ESl L nw, Tor 4u.55. li2l 9th NV, Sr. 1850
ovv u nv, apt. 50. 20 30 Stn sw, Or. .l6OJ
1872 9th NV, lyr. -32.J,.l Az h NV, l3.U
lopi y, lUr. .3-.JV S25 9th sw 6r. IL 40
loiI u lur. .-.iu 1T 4oU I.Isp H.
lois u Tor. 3u.1U HOG 10th NV, IL. -
2lG42 2lOG LIST NV .Sr.,uU. no " Or. 1000
FURNISHED HOUSES.
10th near L, l2r So, 600 18th uear v I5r. l50
. near 2Oth, l2r I.sIo X / 10th 1Ir. .l25
i6tb u IL. Iii. .Zb. ~, L I2th. %
wyoming Nv, ,lSr,2b. 10, ..ith and Caroline er 81
OFFICES.
Cor 10th +, rs, S4l NV, I'd Il, lr.n7. 80
en suite, all fiont, o59 Il NV, I'd L, 2r &c. 90
steam heat $1,000 $50 Il NV, I'd H.. Il. W
Desirable roUns Allan 40 La ay. SIU and is uO
tic Coast Line build sun .uilding ruoms
ing ali front and ire 63v II NV 4th @. Sc. 90
proof, from $40 tu 800 4v5 Ith NV, rus ea IL. w
each.
STORES.
SW 6th&G NV .iU-UV Ia 9th NV. ...... 80. 90
\ aS and y. .5UVc Jl3 u nw.......... 70. W
9ll ID 81 ~ yIS lUtn (rear)- IL. W
Stables.
124s Sth NV (rearJ $s.vV Ioj1 l4th NV r'r) S5 90
l6l2 L ay trcarJ.. ou.uU lJ32 Mass (r'rJ 1000
la2
Evening star., 1899-01-02

FOX hEAT- l5lI ST. lUr. 40. 70
lzl5li Pa avea. 10000 24u4 lith st. 100 40 %
1UlS loth ST. l5r Z5uVy Fiat .. Ii * =. Ur.iU.UU
Lots lJto:0 sIui3l, 90 .i-o lib .....JI. 80
1iV9 Ii st, l6r 1861 Z424 l4Ih. 81 80
w. Vt a' lor: .l''oV' AZ lztn st. 3r....y5.sU
loo Mass aV. l6f l2oV1 li3G hen'w ay, s.. $500
l3Vo Hilton Iti' i-1.'o l225 l. st, 1r. 5000
ia, Mass av' l4r.l-1.VU 2sJ X ST Ne 12r. 5000
1873 Mass ay. l2r. IuuCU ouJ ID Or. ~. %
lu.S Mass Ay IvU.vUI 4o5i .Ytn ST. 81, 90
1l-5 IUth, l6r. iOU.UV = 81, $3.50
1853 X ST, l4r......to.Uv. &3l Pa ay.... 80 ~
ieog lttn, sNd i.-o.-o l2ll |. st. 'r.......2i DO
II Iowa circle lOr. 800 --oo llth Sr... "a.
100 h ST, lfr. IoUo l42T l ay, Or. "a. 52
loOl lotn nv. llr. 1875 sd -. %
1880 nv. i2s- tJ-tV' " atkins ll,CDcyy C20.UU
Lot ZUth&n. 500 3IU6 l. ST. Or. -. 90
lgl2 q, l2r....... 1000 ~ 1910 l4th st6r - 10
li-I DE oaIes. llr.iJVvt .Ul1 SIN ny. er...2- -
DuLDaIluu lot- ..sOoO Jlo Z sw, Or. .2O.,D
llV4 s,n ST. 45r. .oovv rlat i. q q Sr. .lOvO
aIi ioth st. i0r. 70 o. iOi topper ptj.-uoU
500 1lth, l3r. .6U.UU sd Il y3l IA .Zc. ~
1.U5 2lst .UVuV Up IlU4-o-o l4th. 500
llZo De sales. llr-OVrVi los 18th, 9r.......ls.W
1851 H. .S5oT 500 SJI Il 70 s. IS
I!l9 lIth, Tor. .5JVu 5u7S- LIST sw Gr sc
liJu 2uth NV, lUr .o.LU 1915 l. Sc, 80
lo-s i2tn 81, iUr .5J.v. 10 Watkins ST. Chevy
issy st. 500 Ne se, eor 5drospeciiUSS
0oO Md av n@, I4f5V w oSos-Io ao 5aidwins
$50 \ ay. iir- -5UuU row. 5r. ca. 500
2255 Y ST. ICr.... So 20 I05 Farragut st, Or. 500
lZio lltn, llr. 1890 ll5 l. 81 Ak ou W
sl5 l3tl, 81. IL. lo42 IA ST. l5r.... Uner
1419 9th st, 12r. .45 90 lot /, sq 635 .Oner
1sV2 st, Or. 49, 45OU l.6l Il, l3r. .Orer
li44 Corcoran, Or. 100 1854 av i3r.. .OIer
iahona Park, l4r. 1870
FIRNISHED.
10th T, 22r. $3.50 w ale near 18th, 90
10th near X, l5r. .,.};; III Wuodlty lane " Hart
10th near o. 15r. .3UUUU ford st, l2.. 90
Mass Thomas r near 2Uth, lUr... / - 90
CIRCLE l0r. .3UU 10 q near lTtE i2r .l25.UO
Mass nr 18TH, 81. 5000 K 2Ist llr.. .1lU.UO
1SIA nr CiIt to, l5r. lgth l2r. .lUJoO
II near 1ttn Iir. 25UuU I, lith, lOr. lVO.OU
Conn X, lSr .2JurJ 1. 18TH IOr. .luU.U0
CHftCn l3t h. 25UUU Riggs 18th. llr. 100 ~
Il nr lotn, lJr. ...---1oe IS Uear Cap, l3r. 500
l3tn y, 15r. 2UD0D list il, IUr. 80. $500
near nth 13r. ,2UiiUD Co-coran III l7th, ,Jr
+ near 18th, lUr. 2IuUJ st nr Library Or. 10
Conn ), l3r. .l5uuU Aid LIST, lUr. Co., 90
L 3lst lir. I5yUJ Jnllptu liIn. Sr .6J.UU
Y st near lIth. llr.l-oUU Il a q fails,
/. Hr latin, lfr- 1-IUy / l-th I'll. 90
st q lith. l4r. LOU lin gllol. lUs.J
lUln near L, 3r. .l-JUU
STABLES.
hingnans ala sIls .oleI 1873 L ! ava stls %
Rr 1871 Mass, stalls - RI /. 40 It, sts. 10
Rr 13l2 Mass, stalls. 90 l.. 700 i ST,
llt2-ll II Vermont ct. so R'r liza y I 10
liuI Mass, ) Itr jGIh sI4 sits. -
fr 1866 - sd ~ SITS RI lUY u st, stalls. lU
ll34 y 81, ~ stis % X l2l2 + IL
Rr lIIt Mass, stGiIs.5u K T li2I Il ay....-. 10
No L, 81 lbS, sIIl.s. - X 1880 y \ 8
kr 1879 HI ay, sits. 70 t'r SO Mo av, stIS. %
kt tul: iith si,f -
For full list houses Offices, stores and stables
Apply at otDce.
THOMAS J. FISHER & CO.,
de2S-tf 1924 ST. NV.
Evening star., 1899-01-02
PERSONAL

THIS Is A NEW YEAR, AND THE VERY BEST
thing you do is to send for and sur
prising cash rates for gents discarded garments.
We call
JA1-Sf IEGrH's OLD STAND slo d.
Evening star., 1899-01-02

Advertisements under the classltl-
cations OF Wanted Help will be in
serted at the rate OF one cent per
word per insertion, the minimum
charge being Is cents.
Evening star., 1899-01-02
fOhEIuN rUoIAL ohhNICE

"-ANr4i-NU fDN, ~. g.. I'JISi ,rII.r NoIt,I..
>H"'td DC teaG u"iiss as Nnans may U'vul 90
ll.y li.ae.
'AI-lGN MAILS al" forwarded q" the ports It
saihhE G@iA!, ana Hae svnvuuic al cHs,nss
l"isru "u a." rit>UtEIJIls4 Ih-T .iuiutvrlu ul.a
"'e'i"hu t'aisit. iur tfc wees cdcifs JH4IuJI!
'-e idst e".i',yiins vIrts vIii ov t..s
ApuNs.
Evening star., 1899-01-02
MALE OR FEMALE.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Advertisements for situations will
be inserted at the rate OF one cent
per word per insertion, the minimum
charge being Is cents.
Evening star., 1899-01-02
ROOMS AND BOARD.
FOR RENI-STORES.

FOR RENT-SFLENUID LARGE STORE AND
cellar, i23 ita NV. IInpIoS cmentS made SUIT
tenant. .........................S SIJ per mo.
1903 ii w&II&b.. $40 Cor loJL&G st&5r. $50
Cor GoSNIa aN, il stg ~ Z}p5 I4Ih 20
de3l-St LAIIMEK X NESBiT, 1871 q
FOR RENl-l3Z4 q ST NV; FINE, LARGE
store; plate glass front; yard, back entrance;
best business location; complete order;
moderate. Key l322 & St NV. de3l-3t-
FOR RENT-OR IEASE-AND FIXTURES FOR
Sale-Finc store. + St. side bet. 9th and
10th sts.; chance Address LEASE Star
Office. dr-b- wv
FOR RENT-TWD BEAUTIFUL LARGE STORES
ware rOUms above: ceIneBt cellars. .}O3 9th st.
and llDI i4th St; rent greatly reduced. Apply
only to J. W. NAIkN, owner 1885 vi. ave.
de26- Inn
FOR RENT-STORE, 40 9TH ST. y. W, WITH
cellar. Apply to c. c. DuNCANSON, cor 9Th
and ID SITS NV de2l-12t
Evening star., 1899-01-02
Several houses. Anacostis
lSCE BROS. 1897 f St.

T.. DAVIS. 5Tti&E =. ".
l2S2 Union. 81. .N&s- Iu.nu
100 VI So, 5g-......S. 30
i2S y -. -. VAS. a 30
100 Francis - sc.
or, NSS- -.-......5 ; ,
Jl5 q ~. G-. ami.l4.uU
5lG luth sy. 5..lm.lv.uO
li3 - Sc. 81, y&s..I.;Ip
4il Del Nv ss.St&d.iN.f %
,.;iS llth sw.9r.ami. 2u.5p
H2i + sN, Is, w&S ZOO
yiu + Sw, 6I. ian. II. 81
1914 9Th nv. St&d $500
4 .a&h sW, - Y stus
* = beautiful fits.
ami, all for-..-15.0O
dt3i-3;
Evening star., 1899-01-02

Sto rm, 22i III nw..l5.00
Sr0&dwg 3Ol X st
ne, 3r. ...-..14 IA. 90
Brick yd, Half ST
het PA-Ga ny 80
Evening star., 1899-01-02
WANTED-ROOMS.

NANTFD-BN YOUNG MAN Of SUBEK HABIIN,
rccm and board, not to exceed SIS per month in
private family preferred Address SOBER Star
Office 1a2-2t'
WANTED-TIiREE FURNISHED COMMUNICATE
ing rooms for adults; location bet. 9th anI
18th q and Sts.; permanent If suited td-
dress BOX 1874. Star office. dc3l-2t'
WANTFD-3 FURNISHED OR UNFINISHED
rooms; light housekeeping: two children. State
Improvements and price. Address c. W. ARMl-
TAGE 1929 18th st. ia2-3tf
WANTEp-BY MAN AND WIFE. 3 OR COM
municatin@ rooms for light housekeeping. private
family preferred. Address MODERATE q, Star
office de31-2tE
WANTED-M.L PERSONS HAVING BOARDING;
houses and respectable private homes with rooms
70 rent, kindly call Room 30, Metzerott bldg,
1ll0 I st. de2S-5ta
Evening star., 1899-01-02
FOR RENT-HOUSES.
UNI'uRNIsHI.D.

FOR RENT DWELLING MS loIH ST. NV. y
Iools, bath; all MI; rent S25. Inquire $50
L"oiSlhha aFe. dc.tn II
Evening star., 1899-01-02

FOR RENT-FURNISfED-H HOUSE CONTAINING
IL 10th street: will rent until Oct. l
June !. 1899; low rent. MALCOLM IICFTG,
Attorney, Gunton bldg. AZ La ave. de2i-2w-
Evening star., 1899-01-02
FOR RENT-HOUSES.
FURNISHED. Il

FOR RENT-1325 NJ ST, OVERLOOKING TH0M-
as Circle; handsome residence: fur; 10 rooms;
baths; all mod. imps.; stable if desired. The
above would be rented In suites. Apply 1897 NJ
ST.. owner de2S-5t@
Evening star., 1899-01-02

FOR RFNT-BY FLOYD
435 . NV. 9r, ami So. 81
HOS Va av sW,
81. ami. %
1904 Il sw, s.. ami 2U.uU
5I1 11th sW s@r. ami 2n.rO
429 Ith sw, 1T.Hmi -. 90
500 + sw. ~. in. lS.uU
6lS 9Th sw, Or, im. lf.un
SEA 9th NV, Or. i'm. 15.uO
523 9th sw. 6r. Ami. II 90
1873 Az sw. 6r. ina. 1880
32u 1th sw. Or, w&s. II. -
42S llth sw. ar, was. 1906
123 X nv. a.. ami.iS-on
26 y Sc. K sUu&SIs -. 90
1923 Union st sW.
Or, ami......llO0
Evening star., 1899-01-02
CN s,'fA II a NJ ~ ! IL I
hESl INDIES. Ell.

MoNDAl-tcl At lV:uV IN fur BELIZE. NJ
EhIo tOiti.Z and GI Al iAiAl.A. I,er steamer
tlon Ne" Orleans. tci Al 1865 4 NJ. for JAAiAI-
a. per steamer from Baltimore. tct At Il 10 l.. VI.
Tor CENIBA AMERICA except Costa Riral and
SoJIlt PACIFIC PUEIS, per IS Advance from
New York. VIA Colon. Letters for GUATEMALA
must hs directed Per AdlIrce'
Evening star., 1899-01-02


place it hands, AID we can readily ind yOu
tenant. w. Ii. BARNES ~ co,
oc2.'-tf 62I L ST W.
FOR RENT-9O9 II ST. NV; DOUBLE BRICK
bay-window dwelling; 10 and bath; large
stable; suitable for business man or physician
9ll ii NV; 4-stury brick; IL rooms and bath
ll22 9th NV; 3-stOry and basement bay-Min-
dow brick, rooms and bath.
ia 18th 81. sw.; II and bath
Apply to c. {. DUNCANSON, cor. Sth and ID n w
de2i-I2t
Evening star., 1899-01-02
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED TWENTY FIVE CENTS FOR VIOLIN
piano. singing lessons. F. good ready
patronage this professor OF uudoubcd ability and
experience. viii accept advanced pupils and he
girHeTs at 25c. Address PRESTO Star Office.
dc3l-4tF
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-07
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Wheat Weak on Crop Reports and Heavy
Liquidation.
CORN WAS FIRM AND OATS FAIRLY STEADY
t'rovisions Were Quiet but Firm
and Closed at n slight Advance
All Around.

Chicago, June 6,-Wheat was weak through
out the session today and closed at a decline
Of ia Corn and oats closed a shade lower.
Provl.ions closed at a slight advance all
around
Wheat al the opening still showed the weak
hess that characterized the market late yes
terday Much wheat was offered on account
OF the favorable crop conditions prevailing
and in addition early news was all against
prices. July started at 76bd769s This was
close to put" prices, and this caused tenn
porary reaction to 76rs That demand salts
fed. the market again declined and for the
remainder OF the session was decidedly weak.
Liverpool cables showed l9sd decline. North
west and local receipts continued heavy.
During the afternoon liquidation, which had
been steady from the start, became very
heavy July at one time showed &c decline,
but closed steady July opened at 76Md76ss
advanced to 1925. declined to 7i% and closed
at 10
Corn was remarkably firm considering the
weakness OF wheat. 1t showed some weakness
at the start, partly from the favorable
weather and large receipts AT the decline
there was a good demand for shorts The
market closed steady at slight decline Re
celpts gOi cars
oats held fairly steady on a fair amount
OF trading There was some buying by shorts.
but otherwise the market was practically
teaiureless Receipts, 800 cars
PROVISIONS we're very quiet but nrm HOG
receipts we're light and yard prices higher.
Estimated receins "Wednesday Wheat. los
Il mo Dead
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-07
BUDGE7FROM BEAUMONT
Business Done at the Monthly Meeting o
the Council.
NUMBER OF DISCHARGES IN BANKRUPTCY
Cnterpillars Are Giving Much Trou.
BILE to the Rice Farmers-kirby
Arranging for Extension.

Beaumont, Texas, June 6. - The city
council met in regular monthly session
this afternoon. Following is a brief re-
sumo OF the business transacted: The va
rious officers submitted monthly reports
and they were approved petition from
colored citizens for a colored policeman
in the south end was referred to the mar
shall City Health Officer Calhoun report
ed the rest house again clear of smallpox
patients and that the scarlatina was sub
siding; l.. Solinsky, Guy w. Junker and
p. A. Dowlen were appointed a board of
appraisers for the tax rolls; street and
bridge committee was authorized to repair
bridge on the river front promenade.
provided owners of abutting property
would bear half the expense; in response
to a resolution requesting City Attorney
Blain to show cause why his office should
not be abolished. responded by informing
the council that he had no intention of
resigning the office; Aldermen Willard.
Greer and Shepherd were appointed a COM
mittee to accept the street paving VIII en-
it was completed, Fire Chief Fletcher re-
ported that he had secured drivers for
each of the three fire companies at a sal
airy of $40 per month each and had ap-
pointed E. E. Eastman assistant chief.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-07
ALVIN LOCALS.
D"iiE shipments of Vegetables De.
spite Dry Weather

Alvin Texas, June 6--Mayor r. II.
King left this evening to join his family.
who have been visiting relatives at Beau
mont He win be absent week.
Prof R. b, Holly of the San Houston
normal institute at Huntsville is in the
guy visiting relatives and looking after
ms extensive orchard interests here
lhere is heavy shipment Of tomatoes
squash and string beans from Alvin daily,
Notwithstanding the dry weather.
CUMMINGS brick block is now feceiv-
ing the finishing touches and the Alvin
ENSSnange bank will move into the new
uullains next week. This block contains
tnIee roomy business Lorses besides The
Ghoinmodious banking apartments, and is
tne hnest and most slaborately finished
pi9ck OF buildings in Brazoria county.
work on the Alvin college is progress
ing nicely and the trustees inform me that
be, To- P'e'H
,, pi,,ospsetors from North Texas and the
'nuian territory are looking over the
country around Alvin and express them
serves highly pleased.