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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04
Total in 81 States and

Territories ............ 146 1850 46
1t will be seen that track has already
been put down this year in 81 of the 4o
States and Territories, on 146 roads. TO
the extent of 1860 miles.
These figures suggest-what we have
ample data to support--that 1899 Will show
a greater amount of railway building than
any year since 1890. The total will GER
tainly exceed 1000 miles, and 1t may reach
5000. Many extensions and branches are
now under construction by great railway
companies whose financial ability is I'M
questioned; and. indeed. owing to the low
interest rates obtainable on other forms
of investment. none OF the roads now under
way seem to be delayed by lack Of money.
The revival OF business activity has in
creased the cost of construction, and causes
some delay in getting supplies, but this
will rather stimulate railway builders to
push their work through before the diff
culties become greater.
The geographical location of the track
thus far laid is an interesting subject of
study. Only two New England States have
laid any track this year-Vermont and
Connecticut, total IA mlles--and great New
York adds only three miles. Pennsylvania
continues to build many short roads,
twenty-five so far, with 129 miles. Not
much has been done in the Middle States,
the chief activity being in the South, the
Northwest and the Pacific States.
Every South srn State except Kentucky
and Virginia has added mileage, and work
is under way in both these.
The effect of the expenditure of the
immense sums OF money which are going
into the railway building Of the year Will
be felt benefcially In every avenue OF in
dustry and trade. while the developing in
fluence of the new roads upon the regions
which they penetrate--mostly those need
ing additional transportation facilities
can not be measured by the cost OF con-
struction, and Will extend far into the
future.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04
Railroad Note. ana p.r.

The Southern Pacific train from San An.
tonic arrived in Houston two hours late
last night 10 "
Messrs. r. c. Reed and w. G. Boring
We're among the railroad visitors TO Gal
weston Sunday
the Santa Fe will run excursions. both
ways, between Houston and Galveston to
day Round trip rate, 81.
Roadmaster Hempkins of the Missouri
Kansas and Texas is in the city from his
headquarters at Smithviile
Mr. c.. w. Bein, traffic manager of
the Southern Pacific, has gone 10 New
orleans on official business.
The Cotton Belt officials report the lin,
clear of all washouts, the late rains in
no way interfering with the road.
Mr.. ]. ID. Bone, commercial agent of
the Cotton Belt, spent Yesterday in Gall
weston In the interests OF his road
Mr.. w. c. Connor, Jr., commercial agent
OF the Frisco. is UP in the Bryan sec
uon, tied up among the big washouts.
Mr.. George II. Smith, general passenger
agent OF the Queen and Crescent, head
quarters in New Orleans, is in the city.
Mr.. H. E. George, travelling passenger
agent of the Houston and Texas Central
returned to the city from North Texas
yesterday.
Mr.. F. c. Proctor. the Victoria rail
road attorney, arrived on the Macoroni
train here last evening and subsequently
left for Beaumont
Mr. Sam Hahn, land and tax commits
sioner OF the Gulf, Beaumont and Kansas
City railway, left for Beaumont last night
on official business of his road,
Mr.. G. NJ. Winstead. contracting freight
agent OF the Cotton Belt, leaves here to-
day for Weatherford. Fort Worth, Graen-
Vile and other points, to be absent from
the city two weeks.
The general offices of the Houston and
Texas Central and Southern Pacific, also
the car shops of both roads, viii be closed
today in order that the employees may prop
erly celebrate the glorious Fourth.
The Macaroni train arrived from Vic
toria yesterday afternoon. and the passen-
gers report the Brazos at Richmond as
being on terrible boom, several por-
lions of Sugarland being inundated.
Mr.. William Doherty, assistant general
passenger agent of the Houston East and
West Texas, spent yesterday in Shreve-
port, and Will return To the city this morn /
ing in charge OF large party of cxcur-
sionisls.
Mr.. S. l.. Werden. travelling freight
agent of the Galveston, Houston and
Northern railway with headquarters at
Waco, is in the city. Mr. Werden always (
receives cordial greeting from his Hous- (
ton friends.
large excursion train, consisting OF
eight crowded carloads OF passengers, ar
rived here over the Houston East and West
Texas last evening About half OF them
in Houston and the balance went
over the Santa Fe To Galveston
In addition TO the special trains run to-
IL. hA nat nf IN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04
THE KAYsEE RAILROAD.
New Equipment and Rails Secured
and Speedy Extension In Sight.


and Speedy Extension In Sight.
Beaumont, Texas. July 3-W. W. Will
son, assistant general manager of the
Gulf. Beaumont and Kansas City railroad,
has returned from trip to Chicago. St.
Louis, Kansas City, Houston and other
railroad centers. Mr.. Wilson departed
quietly and he did not make much fuss
when he returned, but his trip was one
of the most important that has recently
This fact is gathered. not from Mr.. Will
son himself. but as his mission has been
successfully performed he will no longer
object to the announcement that as the
result OF his trip 800 freight and box cars
have been added to the equipment OF the
Gulf Beaumont and Kansas City rail-
road.
These cars were picked up In various
parts Of the country, the last acquisition
being the purchase OF the freight aud
passenger cars Of the Galveston. La Porte
and Houston railroad. OF this purchase
Mr.. Wilson retained the freight and mai
cars, but disposed OF the passenger
coaches, as the Kaysee passenger equip
mept meets present necessities
In connection with the above Il can
be stated that f. NJ. Aldridge, general
superintendent OF the Kaysee. is now at
Chispa, Texas, on business OF more than
ordinary Importance to the road. While
the fact has not been heretofore an
nounced, the Gulf, Beaumont and Kansas
City recently purchased the track of a
railroad running from Chispa into South
west Texas coal mines. This track is
now being torn UP under the direction OF
Mr.. Aldridge and the rails. spikes. etc.
are to be shipped to Beaumont and used
in constructing the Kaysee extension
north. Mr.. Aldridge will be absent sew
eral weeks.
J, H. Kirby, general manager Of the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04
THE DAY AT NEW YORK.
The Exchanges and Many Business
Houses Were CIOsed.

New York. July 3,-The first anniversary
of the naval victory Of Santiago was celc-
brated in this city by partial suspension
Of business and by the display OF some
bunting. The exchanges were closed, as
banks AMI city Offices we're open as usual.
About 200 of the enlisted men of the
United States cruiser Brooklyn, which is
at the navy yard here. had picnic to cele-
brate last years victory They marched
through the streets OF Brooklyn. carrying
banners, among these being the portrait OF
Rear Admiral Schley. Among other ban
ners was one with the words OF Admiral
Schley "There is honor enough for ALI"
The men had expected Admiral Schiey
to take part in the picnic. but he sent re-
grets from WalliDgford, Pa.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04
ASKED FOR A RECEIVER.
Suit Against the Louisville, New Al.
bany and Chicago.

Suit Against the LOutsvtlle, New Al
bany and Chicago.
Louisville, July 3.-The Kentucky Ma
tional bank today filed In the United States
clerks office at Indianapolis suit against
the Louisville. New Albany and Chicago
railway company and for its successor,
the Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville
railway company and others asking for a
receiver. The complaint alleges that the
recent reorganization OF the Monon COM
pany was brought about for the purpose
of preventing the collection or enforce
ment OF the guarantee of 5000. OOO-Beatty-
vile bonds and that the decree of sale was
obtained by fraudulent agreement for the
purpose of cutting out the debts held by
these guaranteed bondholders and the
United States circuit court at Indianapolis
was misled and deceive In granting the
decree.
Among other things the bill alleged that
the sale was wholly unnecessary. The
complaint prays, after citing the supreme
court on the subject. that the decree be
set aside and receiver appointed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04
MAYOR PLEADED GUILTY,
But the Council Failed to Impcach
Hin,

Atlanta, Ca, July S.--The special city
council committee appointed by Mayor
Pro TEN Mitchell TO Investigate the
charges made against Mayor james G.
Woodward by DR.. l.. G. Broughton, pastor
Of the Tabernacle Baptist church, made a
report this afternoon to the effect that us
labors were lightened by Mayor Woocl
wards frank acknowledgment and that
promises of amends were made No rec
concentrations were made by the commit
tee.
AS soon as the report was read Council.
man Maddox asked for the resignation OF
the mayor, his exciting speech being sec
onded by Councilman Thompson. mo-
ton to file the report was made and car.
ried. motion to recommit the original
resolution was lost. This, u Is believed
ends the Broughton incident.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04

A rough estimate OF the damage
done the Houston and Texas Gen.
trail by the floods, amounts to $780,
900.
Washouts on the Velasco Term
inal caused that road to be tied up
yesterday.
The Arkansas Pass has repaired It's
track, and the line is now open
from Houston to San Antonio and
the coast.
The Katy was compelled yester-
day to abandon its southbound train
to Houston, and used the Southern
Pacific track on Its northbound trip
last night.
The service of the International
is unimpalred on the main line,
though interrupted on the Pales-
tine branch.
The Santa Fe is not yet open for
tine Laredo branch.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
The Chnrhon.

Dallas, Texas, July S.--Dr. VIII
liam Folsetter. State veterinarian.
returned today from Jefferson ard
Orange counties, where he has been
trying to prevent che spread OF
harbon among the live stock of
that section. He says hundreds of
animals have died and that The loss
win aggregate thousands OF dollars.
DR.. Folsetter left for Halletsville.
Lavaca county, tonight to look after
Charlton there.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04
Revenue cutter ut s,snwuay.

skaguay. June 2s, via Victoria. b. c.,
July 3.-Revenue cutter McCulluch, with
Senator Fairbanks. n member of the joint
high commission. dropped anchor here yes
terday morning and soon after Skaguay
chamber of commerce and city cySncil
went on board TO bid the party welcome.
After the mayors visit the party went
ashore, where they were received with en-
thuslasm and shown around the city.
Senators Fairbanks and Foster and others
made short addresses In the evening.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04
RY ALIENS EOOT.EASE.

Pwder to be shaken into the shoes. Your
[eel swollen. nervous and hot. and get
easily. II you have smarting feet or
Shoes. try Aliens Foot Eafe. II ccols
|et and makes walking easy Cures swol-
|allpus spots. Relieves Germs ana bun
u all pain and gives rest and CONT lrt,
today. Sold by all druggists aud shoe
for Csc. Triai package FREE. Ad-
Allen 8. olmsted. Le Roy. n.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04
Chanue. IN Texn. Rate..

Effective on dates named below, the fol-
lowing changes in interstate Texas rates
have been promulgated by the Southwest
ern bureau same being in accordance with
individual notices received from interested
lines;
Effective July 2. 1899, rate OF 35 cents Per
100 pounds will apply on cotton ties. in
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04

Wichita, Kan, July 3.--lnformation was
filed today at Tecumseh. o. T.. in the pro-
bate court by w II Asher, attorney for
Alexander Jester against Sheriff Trues-
dale, Charles Riddle, TALLER, and County
Attorney Pittman for contempt OF court
and for KIDNAPPING Jester and delivering
him to the Missouri sheriff without an
order OF the court and In falling to pro-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04
strike probabIe at Fort Worth.

Fort Worth. Texas, July "a strike Is
threatened among the brew makers OF
the Texas Brewing company because OF
tina failure OF the brewery company to
sign the annual wage contract. The walk
out may occur in the morning;-i II VIII
affect sixty men.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04

II. Hansen. president OF the Hansen Con-
structing company. Il is moi, therefore,
improbable that contract Tor building
the Kaysee from Newtonville to vtucom
will be let within the next few days.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04
Locomotive Overturned.

lyler, Texas. June 3.---Sand on the track
caused an extra freight engine and tender
and one box car on the Tyler Southeastern
TO be overturned near here last night. En-
gineer Luker and Fireman Cox received
slight injuries.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04

sBURNE.-The garbage can system
into effect in Cleburne Monday.
\ 100 cans have been purchased by
Pants and they will be dumped daily
|of charge by the city. Cleburne Is
PINNED to be a clean city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04
RESIDE HOTEL

III vELASCO BEACH,
20 Yards from Surf's Edge,
Ediles from Houston on l. and e.. N.
md Nelasco Terminal Railroads.
zen from June Ii to Sept. Is.
lost Delightful Summer Resort on the
1E Gulf Coast
3LLENT BATHING AND FISHING.
o.. INVIGORAT1NG GULF BREEZE.
0H is THE TINE TO SECURE ROOMS.
y further particulars please address
5H MURISON & MALIN.
Va Hotel Bristol. Houston. Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04

WACO.--Congrosema Bailey spent the
day here and left for San Antonio. where
he speaks Tuesday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04
IN Error Corrected.

Nave special wagons for collection OF
lAGE from PRIVATE RESIDENCES for
|kgoing trains; also for delivery to pri-
yesidences in the city. We are on duty
~ hours. WE NEVER SLEEP. Tele-
I9Urders from private residences receive
! attention. Phone Sc.
a HOUSTON TRANSFER co.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-20
Assessment District No. 10, city of
st. PauI-Continu
Taxes and
Name of Owner and

Burlington Heights Division No. . Ramsey
Co., Mimi.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-20

Name of owner and pena duo
Description To cts
A V. & Caroline TeeDle ....10 ia
Z. W. Youngman's Second Addition r. 81
Paul
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-20

assessment District No. 10. CITY NJ
st. PauI-COntinued
LAWSON ag. $ Lake Como and Phalen Avenue Ad-
Gltlon to the City OF ST. Paul. Ramsey
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-20
Taxes and
Name Of Owner and

Dawson s Lake Como and Phalen Avenue Ad-
dition to the City Of st. Paul, Ramsey
Co., MINI.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-20
Assessment District No. 10, City of
st. PauI-Con tinued.

[. W. Youngman's s. Encouragement of Block
2. Palisade addition TO St. Paul.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-10-11

editors. Our progeny has lived
through it all, simply because the
good people Of Green River have
under all conditions stood man
fully by their newspaper, no mat
ter who was at the helm. The
residents Of that city want a news
paper and are willing to support
it almost to Il man. With such a
spirit animating the residents
there is no reason why Mr., Davis
should hot succeed and We believe
he will. His initial number is a
vast Improvement over its pre-
decessors and he has the ExAMI-
vrR's fondest wishes for success.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-10-11
CHAS. f.. HARRIS.
Editor and Proprietor.
Montpelier, Idaho, Oct. Il 1880.

Over in Lander, Wyoming; they
had a celebration the other day ii
honor of their only volunteer in the
war with the Filipinos. Hundreds
Of dollars were spent in decorations
and the entertainment, and nearly
all the people in the county at
tended. Never was anyone greeted
by Lander as was this young man,
and such a welcome more than
recompensed him, no doubt, for all
the hardships he underwent while
across the water. AS for Lander,
well, its the way they do things
over there.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-10-11
a Narrow Esca pc

Last Monday morning Chas.
Schmid got up at 4 o'clock to GO to
work on a pressing order for q suit
Of clothes. While passing II. Fl.
Hof7s meat market and between
that building and the opera house
he discovered a fire in pile Of old
papers, boxes, etc. 1t had just got
to the point of blazing and in q
few minutes more would have been
a huge fire. The wind was blow
ing quite strongly at the time and
had the fire not been detected Just
when it was the meat market and
opera house would have caught
from it. To predict what would
have followed their burning, is an
impossibility, but it IS altogether
likely that all Of the buildings on
the south side Of Washington
street would have been swept off
the earth. 1t was a narrow escape
and Chas. Schrnid should have the
everlasting thanks Of all those who
were placed in such peril.
From it there are some lessons to
be learned. First it is thought
that the fire was started from a
cigarette stub, thrown down by
some boys who were known to have
been in the place the night before.
The city council might wisely pass
an ordinance bearing OH this Vi
cious habit among the boys.
Another lesson, is that this mar
row escape shows the necessity o.
having a system Of water works
installed in this city and that as
quickly as possible. With a gooc
water pressure a fire Of this kino
could be checked, without en-
dangering the whole town.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-10-11
Church SERVICES.

CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Thursday evening, October 18th:
Young Peoples Christian Association
at O'Clock. Sunday services October
ID. Sabbath school at 10 o'clock. The
morning worship at Il 0. clock will be
conducted by the Rev. R. P. BOYD. of
Paris. The evening worship at 80
will be in the charge of the young
people of the church.
Re-. CHARLIE Q. 1lrpsE. Pastor
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-10-11
WAR HAS OPENED.
Beers INVADE NATAL YESTER-
DAY.
The Time Limit Expired wednesday at
O'Clock and tho Beers Immediately
begin Work.

The Time Limit Expired Wednesday at
O'Clock and tho beers Immediately
Begln Work.
The Beers have entered Natal by
the important pass, Clundyclough,
thirty-seven miles southwest of New
castle.
A dispatch from Petermaritzburg,
Natal, says:
Intense excitement prevails owing
to the persistent reports that the
Orange Free State troops have al
ready crossed the border and are
advancing upon Ladysmith.
If the latest reports from South
Africa are true the Beers have not
waited for the expiration of the
time limit, but have already crossed
the border, as they would be en-
titled to do both in virtue of the
llOllHCdtlOII C0llbdAH6u III GlS ldbt
paragraph of the ultimatum, and
also Of the British acknowledge
ment, which reached Pretoria so
speedily as to justify a belief
amounting almost to certainty that
the war party in Great Britain is in
reality delighted that diplomacy has
said its last word, and that the
action can now proceed.
All indications go to show that
Great Britain is SO unprepared as to
be compelled to remain on the de-
Tense for some weeks. 1t seems
highly probable that the tongue Of
Natal as far as Newcastle will be il
the hands of the Beers before many
hours.
From that point, however, in tn
event of a further advance, the,
would probably find British force
at Ladysmith and Dundee capabl
Of repelling their attacks.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-10-11

The Caldwell Tribune is placing
itself in a compromising attitude
with reference TO the Occur d 'Alene
trouble 1t is roasting Gov.
Steunehberg for his part in es-
tablishing law and order up there.
When the republican state con-
yention meets next year it will
either commend him or be silent
on the question. Then the Trib-
une's props will be knocked from
under its allegations and it will
have to swallow all it is now say
ing. Rees may be able to mani
pulate the republican convention
but we seriously doubt it.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-10-11
Mills LIS Held.

Captain ]. Mills, the slayer of
Chief Engineer O'Melveney, was
formally held by Justice Sommer to
appear before the third district
court to answer to the crime of
murder in the first degree. In the
meantime he must await the verdict
of a jury of his peers behind the
iron bars of prison cell, for bail
was denied him. The defense in
troduced no testimony, but rested
on the evidence introduced by the
state. IN all, ten witnesses testi-
fled, three of whom heard Mills
eoolly state that he had killed
O'Melveney as he said he had threat
ened he would. The major portion
of the testimony was along the
lines Of that already published.
Some portions, however, especially
the cross examination of W. E.
Gritzer, O'Melveney's private sec
rotary, and that of Chief of Police
Hilton, gave promise Of certain
revelations to be sprung when the
trial Of the accused man is held.
It is affirmed on good authority that
when o'Melyeney's body wa,
searched, that letters were taker
from his pockets, which will throw
considerable light on the tragedy
and also implieate one or two othel
: well known men in that lamentabl,
affair. The letters, it is said, wer,
! written in female hand and ais.
were mailed at outside towns, ar
from different women, and witha
contain some decidedly importan
data in which Christian names wer,
:, freely used.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-10-11

War in the Transvaal will cut a
big figure in American politics.
The German and Dutch residents
Of the United States are, by blood
language and home ties, the friends
Of the Beers, and after they see
what England's designs are, will
never support any party that be-
lieyes in forcible expansion.
While they may not have much
faith in the Filipinos, they will
realize that liberty to them from
foreign domination, is as dear as
to the Boer and their v5tes will be
cast accordingly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-10-11

The Poeatel1o Tribune exu1ting1y
quotes Robert Pattison and Henry
Watterson, both former democrats,
on the expansion idea. They both
favor the republican policy, and
this is what tiekles the Tribune.
Both these men are telling the
democrats what they must do to
carry the country. The value of
their advice can be guaged by the
fact that, both Of them supported
Palmer and Buekner, the presiden-
tial candidates in 1896 that did not
carry o single precinct in single
county in the Enisn. To say that
they will influence large numbers
of democratic votersis Josh. Their
influence in democratic ranks Is
gone and they will have to get into
the republican fold. The Tribune
is grasping at straws.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-10-11
4 shipment Of Ore.

Yesterday, Manager and Leaser
Knapp Of the Blackstone mine at
st. Charles. wrote oyer to Chief of
Police Gee to engage car for him
to ship 10 or II tons Of ore to Salt
Lake. II the initial shipment
pays it will be followed by regular
shipments all winter. There is
scarcely any doubt about the ore
paying, especially as long as lead
holds its present price. The Black
stone has one of the best showings
to be found any where In the west,
and is capable Of producing an inn
mense amount of ore daily. Al,
ready there are hundreds of tons
on the dump and the mine is If
first class condition for taking out
much more.
Yesterdays shipment will b,
watched with interest by everyon,
IN Bear Lake, as it promises 81
much to the people Of this valley