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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31
UNIVERSITY REGENTS.

The university regents were in session
again today, but took no action in the mat
ter of selecting a successor for retiring
President Winston. who departed tonight
for North Carolina, where he will reside
in future.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31
AssAssINATED ny A NEGRO.
Another Tragedy Enacted in Bossier
Parish, La.

Parish, La.
Especial to The Post)
Shreveport, La, August 3O.-charles
Swami, planter of Bossier parish, was
shot this morning at Taylortown by
negro who had contended with him over
business settlement the evening before.
The assassin crept up to his window just
at daybreak and shot him; he died from
the effects of the wound shortly after.
The negro escaped and is thought to be
in Shreveport, where the city and parish
officers are In hot pursuit of him.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31
scnrIet Fever at Mckinney.

Mckinney. Texas. August ga case
OF genuine scarlet fever was discovered
here today The patient Is Mrs. John
Kegans, and proper quarantine regula-
tons have been imposed to prevent .
snread of the disease.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31
FROM THE CAPITAL CITY
Certain Corporations Which Are Not Sub
lect TO Franchise Tax.
FORT WORTH IRON WORKS CHARTERED
Negro Held on Suspicion Of Murder
Waived Examinntion-Bond Pur-
chased for school Fund.

Austin. Texas, August so.---secretary OF
State Hardy announced today that under
the provisions OF chapter 1873 OF the acts
OF the Twenty-sixth legislature, which
went into effect on August &c, corporations
organized for literary, social, charitable
and benevolent purposes will mot be re-
CURED to pay franchise taxes hereafter.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31

Boro- Foymaiin elmer 4 Amend. A
new Antiseptc and Prophylactic. The
ideal mouth and tooth wash u. F. Schmidt
houston. Texas. agent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31
ISLAND CITY NEWSITEMS
The Commissioners Paid One Biz Bill and
Held Up Another.
Tue SPANISH BAcKERfL ARE NUMEROUS
Tarpon Arc After the Good Fish ana
Keep Them Close In--saIe OF
the Street Railway.

Galveston, Texas, August so.--The coun-
ty commissioners today allowed the bill
OF the Paul shehan Plumbing company,
amounting in round figures to $4,000, for
air vents put into the new and old Jail
buildings here, This is the bill about
winch such hnbbub was kicked UP some
time ago, as the whole of tho commission
ers court denied having authorized the
work when the bill was originally pro-
sentcd.
In the matter of the big county pier at
Bolivar Point Surveyor slas made re-
port on the condition of the work on tho
strength of which the pay OF the contrac-
tor was held up. About 100000 Ia in
volyed,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31
SPANISH MAcKEREL NUMEROUS.

Arthur Homer the head of Galveston's
big rope mill, is an enthusiastic fisherman,
Likewise he is the only one who has sat
isiactorily accounted for the presence of
the enormous numbers OF Spanish snack
erel now being caught In Galveston
waters. Talking about II today to a Post
man, Mr.. Homer said
one OF the good things that Uncle Sam
diu Tor us In building the jetties was TO
MAKE, as sort of by product the best
feeding ground for fsh In this country. II
furnishes breeding ground for all SORTS of
rocky bottom fishes. As they. grow and
try to so TO sea, they are attacked by
larger fishes and driven back to the rocks
Tor protection, This brings the Spanish
mackerel close into the rocks to feed and
when the water is clear they can be seen
by the thousands for miles along the north
side of the north lefty.
The mackerel are the prey OF the tar
pom, which are so thick that they become
nuisance in fishing for macserel, for no
sooner is mackerel hooked than they
make rush and swallow uackerel line
and all, and way they so. leaving the
fisherman gazing at the broken linet in a
sad or profane mood, according to his dis
position.
There are more tarpon in sight at one
time on the north jetty than can be seen
in any other place In this country. The
Spanish mackerel have increased wonder
fully and furnish such royal sport that
even our staid gray headed oldest cit-
zens' become enthusiastic over 1t and are
renewing their youth by going fishing It
is amusing to see the transition rs they
become educated in the sport
The number of mackerel caught within
the last two months are way up in the
thousands. and what's more encouragine
is that they are going UP the bay to
spawn, which will insure an Increased
supply each year.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31
FORT NORTH IRON WORKS.

The charter of the Fort Worth Iron
works, capital stock $4,000. was filed by
the secretary of state today
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31

PENSION APPLICATIONS.
The comptroller has to date received
2971 applications for Confederate pensions
from 1872 counties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13
DANVILLE PRIMARY.
Col. Geo. &. Cabell, Jr. Elected Com
monwealth's Attorney

DANVlLLE. VA. Sept. l2.-speo eoa'-ln
a Democratic primary election held here
to-day 20 select "A candidate for Common
vealth's attorney of the city to il thc
unoxpired term of the late n. %. MassIe
Colonel George g.. Cabell Jr.. was elected
over Thomas S. Hambun by majority
of u5 This nomination is equivalent lo
an election.
A mass meeting was held in the Fourth
Ward tonight at which resolutions We're
afopted instruct.ne the five councimen
from that ward to vote for the proposition
10 allow the city street railway FOB run
there tracks across the iron bridge that
spans the Dan river thus to give the
Fourth Ward street car facilities
The Council has heretofore persistently
refused 10 give this privilege 90 the street
car comp4nv. The street car company
saws II they can get this privilege the
lines will be extended at once and the
road equipped and made up-to-date in all
respects.
n was officially announced at DouneH
meeting this afternoon that IT, B. Boudar
the expert accountant will be here nest
Thursday 90 continue his Investigation Of
the books and accounts Of the city ohicaf
under the supervision OF a special conf
mittee OF the council.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13

The colored people OF Richmond seem
determined o. bury their dead i'm the
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have for tle pass e.1lfean years owned
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Several d,,s sao .u- r. Harris ono of
tha n.r.an4 anioined by ba court and
William Edwards bofb coloreB ramo IN
MIS-. Wesley Jones ANA .e.erli other of
the owners of Jones' cemetery. and asked
to he allowed 10 bury Two bodies In thefr
grounds Thi- was at first refused. but
when tine brethren told them with tears in
their owes taat th.y wore in "A ver. EN-.
harrassing position. having been stopned
from using their ola cemetery the good
people of Providence church consented %
allow them 90 use part of the church lot,
but not the sections OF Jones cemetery.
The graves were dug in tha rear OF tho
lot under large gum tree. THE peculiar
part of the AFFAIR was that The C0l'lus
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13
A NILLI0NAIRE'S
SUDDEN DEATH
Cornelius Vanderbilt Died Yesterday
of Paralysis at His Home IN
New York Cty.

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13
THE RIPPER
AT WORK HERE
A MurderouS Individual, With a Keen
Razor, Creating Great Alarm
Out in Jackson Ward.

The residents of Jackson Ward are I'm a
81 tie of great alarm. There Is now among
mem "A black JACK the Ripper who ap-
pears aud disapr rsars mysteriously, leav-
ing serious wounds behind him.
So far he has only found two victims
but there is "a feeling Of uncertainty
whose turn will come next
Last night Edward Harris (colOred) was
standing near the corner of Third and
Duval streets when he heard a stealthy
step behind him Before he could turn
the bright blade of a razor flashed before
his eyes. he shrank back, bur IL was
too late. Deep wounds had been inflicted
in his chin and head. He Tell to the
ground. never seeing the man who struck
the blows.
Friends called the ambulance and he
was taken 20 the City Hospital. where
DR.. ]. Wyatt Davis treated him. His in
1uries are serious
A few nights ago a colored man named
Anderson was injured in the same way.
his throat being cut from ear TO ear.
There is no clue as yet 10 the murder
ously inclined individual.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13
FIERCE BATTLE
WITH A LUNATIC
Sheriff Anderson, of Louisa County,
Seriously if Not Fatally Cut in
Irving to Make an Arrest.

GAYS. VA, Sept l2-special-Last
Saturday. while sheriff j. u. Anderson
WAS attempting 90 arrest negro lunaic
nc4r here. hc was seriously. il NOT fatally.
hurt by the lunatic and his vie
Anderson went to the house of the negro
alone. and found him in bis house alone
also Tie told the lunatic that he would
have to go with him to Lloyd store To-
see Dr. Anderson The negro refused Oh
ro and sheriff Anderson took hold of
him. when the negro got his sun ana
threatened TO shoot Anderson A severe
scuf9e eusued iu which the negro nearly
hid off one OF Audcrson's ears and scratch
al his face horribly Anderson finally
succeeded I'm getting the negro by the
throat and checked him until Doe gave
rn and while he was putting the hand
cuns on him his wife ran in and pulled
Anderson OFF the negro ON his back In The
noov.
WOMAN TAKES A HAND
lust al This point two men came up
and Anderson called on them for help.
The negro woman caught up the gun and
dared them 90 enter the house Ry this
time Anderson had gotten TO his feet
again and caught the gum in order TO
give tho men from the outside a chance
to enter While hc was scuiling over the
gun the lunatic grabbed MIN by the beafd
ana cut four large gashes across his
throat with a razor. leaving the main
artery and Adams apple entirely ex-
posed. one or TWO small arteries. besides
number of veins were cut, and Ander-
son was bleeding profuseiy while the two
men ON the outside only peeped through
the cracks of the cabin TO see hs tfc
blood fast obbing away while struggling
with the two negroes. lie found De was
weakening SO fast. he drew his pistol and
held IL in the face of the two devils until
he backed out Of the cabin and got &"
his buggy and drove Few hundred yards
TO the home Of Mr. r. a. Ware.
MAY RECOVER.
When he reached Wares he was help
less and senseless. and for some time IL
was thought that he would bleed to death.
Fortunately. medical ara was secured al
once and at a late hour last night he
was resting well. and strong 4lpes are
entertained Of his recovery
A crowd Of citizens. armed with shot
guns, went to the house of the negro.
and after exchanging several shots In
which the negro was badly wounded he
and his wife We're arrested and lodged
safely la Jail yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13
THE SPLIT IN LUNENBURG.
Two Factions Hold Speaking on Dif-
crrent sides of Court House Green.

Two Factions Hold Speaking on Dir
rrrrnt sides of Court House Green.
LUENENBIRG o.. ~. Sept lI-spaciaI
To-day was the regular September term of
the Count Court here. and large crowd
was present. which was adIread ny SIR.
E. p. Buford of Brunswick independent
candidate f,r .he State Senate from the
district c0, .I 0f Luucn1ure. "oi.o-
way and g. k 1ir Bulord was Io.-
lowed by uou 49, o. Nnn Democratic
nominee for Che same position. Co.one.
James Mann of N0t,0Way. also addressed
the crowd in conservative speech. coln-
selling harmony in the party. Later n
the day Mr. elem Green. of Charlotte
made an eloquent speech in behalf of
Democracy. u the course of which ne se-
verelv criticised the record of 1lr t =.
Ruford as an independent During Dir.
Green's speech the Buf0rl men Withdrew
from the crowd and went over boo front
of the courthouse where they were again
addressed by Mr. Buford.
The Democratic party of this county rs
spHt up in two factions one of which
supports Hon W. g. Winn. the nominee
of the Blackstone convention. while the
other faction supports Mr T.. =. Buford
The political situation here is zoo 'feror
heat" and the factions seems t0 Doe driit-
mg wider apart than ever
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13

delegates We're appointed to the House
convention at ChrIslansburg on septein-
bcr 3oth
Resolutions were passed instructins
delegates to vote for instructions FOR
Governor J. Hose Tyler FOR United States
Senator
The meeting was unanimous as FAR rs
Tyler was concerned. but a hght was
ncdc by some VINO were opposed TO IT.
struciions as mattaf of eXpedency
The meeting was large arl represen'''
tive.
Mr.. Frank Cassou who has been city
chairman resigned and Mr j. "a. Barnett
was elected and tho party rc0rganlzcd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13
BRAKEMAN'S TERRIBLE DEATH,
His Foot Caught in a Prog, Robert w
Harris j. Killed,

Mr. Robert w. Harris, well-kno"h
young railroad man OF No. 307 north Nine
tcenth street. met a fearful death at
Hampton about 4 O'Clock yesterday after
noon, while engaged In coupling cars
Mr. Harris was brakeman on tram
which was under the charge of conduolol
George B. Emmcrson. He had arranged
tho coupling pin in car and was running
back 10 another TO make the couplnB
when they cume together when MS lo'l
became caught in a frog.
Realizing his danger. he struggled "''-
peratcly 20 release himself. hut without
avail for the oncoming car struck him.
breaking his spine Death ensued in
very short time.
Mr. Harris was about thirty-seven years
Of age. He is survived by widow and
three young children.
His remains viii Doe brought TO Rich-
mond reaching here at 1910 o'clock lhis
morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13
S. T. MORGAN AGROUND,
The Chemical Company's steamer
Runs Into Mud Bank.

The steamer s. n. Morgan, Captain d.
j. Anthony. went ashore. in the James
river about two miles below Dutch Cap
Sunday night. and has remained fast
aground since then. She now rests IN an
easy position. and no danger is feared.
The Morgan is new iron steamer be
lodeing 10 the Heet of the Nirginia-Caro-
lima Chemical Company of this city, ana
was bound from Charleston. 5. g.. for
this port with cargo of about 200 tons
of phosphate rock consigned TO the COM
uany's works here.
As soon as her grounding was reported
"a iirhtcr was dispatched to her assist
anco. and is sim at work tightening her.
It As however thought that "a large part
of her cargo Will have To Doe removed be-
fore she can Doe noatod. The steamer now
rests broadside ON a mud bank but exc
meets 10 get Oft under her own steam az
"a flood tide.
The Morgan is under command Of Cap
tain ID. j. Anthony. of this city and car
ries crew of twenty-five men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13

scendants Of the late Commodore Shu-
brick has practically been abandoned and
the suggestion that sponsor be selected
from Richmond viii probably be carried
out
It IS reported that a most appropriate
selection would be "a descendant Of ihe
late Commodore Maury. several OF whom
reside I'm Richmond. and this suggestion
will probably be considered fayorably.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13
NO SECRET ALLIANCE.
Secretary Hay Denies the Allegations
ozone with England.

COLUMBUS. o., Sept 12.-ln "a letter
to- Chairman Dick. OF The Republican State
Executive Committee Hon. John Hay
Secretary of State makes this emphatic
statement regarding the alleged secret al-
lance between England and the United
Staqes
"There is no alliance with England nor
with any other power under Heaven cX-
cept those known and published % the
world the treaty of ordinary friendship
for purpose of business and commerce.
80 treaty other than those existing nor
has been suggested ON either side, none
IS iu contemplation ID has never enter
ed into the mind of the President nor
of any member of the government to for
sake under amy inducement the wise pre-.
cept and example of the fathers which
forbade entaugIne alliances with European
powers" Secretary Hay also condemned
bon strong words The men who are criu-
cising the administration policy in the
Philippines.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13

COLUMBUS. CA. Sept. 12.-Ihe Colum-
bus Manufacturing Company. which is io
erect "a $4,000 cotton mills here as soon
as thc work can Boz done. 0r. n.zcd t1-
day and elected officers.
D. R Gordon of Columbus was cleCte
president and Charles D. lfiey M ble-
ton. treasurer A strong Boston syndi-
cate is Interested in thi- enterprise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13
SUMMARY OF TO-DAYS NEWS.



-Bodles arc buried n shallow graves.
Arrange for the great CIVIC car
A Richmond man killed in Hampton.
"A boy sixteen years old gets Boa ma
"5he steamer s. r. Morgan runs
-The needs of the peniteut.ary.
Some interesting public school sia'
'A, eolored Jack the Ripper at work.
The new bank has changed rs name.
state.
Verdict for damages IN the Norfolk
Movement to Dust the chief OF POLES
Of Newport News.
-Thc Democratic factions in Lunenburs
hold speaking on separate Sides of ina
Store and contents In Charles city
Robert Harris killed while coupling
ears at Hampton. 49,. 80
Young man killed az Hot Springs by
horse falling on MIN
r Sharin Anderson wonderful escape
Colonel George g.. 'aoei. IT, t,Sc'ed
Commonwealth attorney OF DanFlie.
General.
Cornelius Vanderbilt died Of paralysia
Yesterday IN New lyth. -.
One death from yellow teFer IN hey
West Situation improving.
The indignation at the Dreyius Nefdic,
Is undated -,
senator McLaurin says there VIII ot
no extra session OF Congress.
-NcCioyern won the bantam-weight
championship in one round.
"A terrible triple tragedy IN LOngView,
Tex. ... %,
tain Dyer sword.
Foreign.
The Transyaal situation stih critical,
though a peaceful solution Is hoped for
-Dreylus bears up well under his disap-
pointment.
-Europe as indignant over the result
as America.
-Four men killed by an explosion Of q
boiler on a German cruiser
An unconhrmed report of the serious
illness OF the Pope.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13
He Represents Smythe Also and
Comes Uninstructed,
A MASS MEETING AT RAOFORO,
Delegates Elected aud Instructed FOR
Governor Tyler \ Fight Made
Against Instructions - FRANK
Carroll Resigns rs city
Chairman and ). II. Bar
nett is Elected.

BLAND. VA, Sept. 12.-special.-Th'
Democratic convention here to-day nomi-
mated Fulton Kegley of Bland, for lhe
Legislature from smythe and Bland.
There were no Instructions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13

ROME. sept. 12.-Alarmiug rumors that
the Pope s iu are current. but they ar.
declared 10 be without foundation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13
MEETING AT RA0F0R0.
Delegates Elected ana Instructed for
thc Governor.

EAST RADFORD. va Sept. l2-specil
AT a meeting Of the Democrats Of Radford
tonight. four delegates were elected 10
the Senatorial convention 70 be held at
salem. Va, September 3d. The same
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13
TWELVE INCHES
UNDER GROUND
The Shallow Graves Near
Barton Heights.
HOW THEY GOT THERE
Result of An Injunction That Was
Recently Obtained.
WILL NOT BURY IN OAKWOOO.

For Some Reason the Colored Under
takers Decline Co Use Their Res
cryatiOn But are Wan
dcring About the Conn
try Seeking Rest
ing Places.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13
WEATHER FORECAST.

Vlrginia-Fair Wednesday and Thursday.
probably cooler Wednesday night fresh
south 10 west winds.
North and South Carolina-Falr Wednes-
day and Thursday; fresh west to north
winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13
EErEIPTs
DISBURSEMENTS.

The apparent discrepancy in receipts
and disburs ments arises from the fact
that the budget and Che school fiscal year
do NOT begin and expire simultaneously.
Estimated yaiue ~ school property,
yii2 -0.
Number OF school houses:
tt-i.t. - n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13
RANGE or THERMOMETER.

The thermometer az The Zines Office
Yesterday ranged as follows 4. NJ. ~ u
NJ. 1S. T. NJ. 50; T. NJ. ,C; +. NJ, -
y NJ, 20. Average. "A %.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-13
Number of schools Drooms). go.

IUEI OI tUITIUn T0T pUpI FIIHI
Cost of tuition and general expenses.
peg pupil $3.50.
REPORT OF THE CLERK.
The report of the clerk of the School
Board and Supervisor of School Property
gives financial and other statist.c-. as fol-
lows:
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