davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18
y,xahachie its.a r.,


waxahachie. Texas Jun. s,. i The
are here today from az p' ,or csitib;
ty standing examir laics,ss cOudasa''|
examinations. 80 been fulp il
Preparations have s us TO ope' \
e cnS sF EVERY day professor r Inoria'
inquiries about tne -. A
lodging. etc u-.,,on board ~, i
The city eausilZas,,SSr session nsss
taxation and viii noiu can 50 rs
where property own sbsut ibs ul,p ny y
reasons pro and con en- hold tnsl
The odd Fellows N r.hhristlsn cntu.
rial service at the ,,on Stlllssh
morrow morning, ~
sell OF Dallas VII '
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18
Hosiery Bargains,
Ladles' dropstltch Or main ~.

bouito uropStltcn or plain Hn..
colors, black or tan, i5c and ,e,;
clearance sale price lOc, : r nat |
now only ..,........,. klc
Ladies Fast Black 4o-gaure s.,.,
Hose, 25c quality, anesi
clearance sals nrics fpc
now three pairs for -.-.-... 0(c
Ladies l.isle Thread SIX F,r,s,..,
Hermsdorf dye. 50-gauge. s,.s's.nis~'
plain. double soles, high stiisss 800 IL,
and toe, black and tan. worth r. ue
clearance sale arice 2sc, a.
now only ........... &c
Ladies Combed Egyptian Cotton Ho., M
hnlsh, 40 gauge, dropstitch or III. ~
worth 2Oc. clearance sale price -.
loo. now two pairs fo- 49,. zoe
Ladies silk and Lisle Hose tli,b, ,,,,..
only, worth s1.00 to $3.50 SS'''
clearance sale price 6ac ~
now to close out lot aye
Ladies extra fine French Ltsls Ma.
Helmsdorf dye, new lace open vort =.
hroidered rib, worth S5c,
clearance sale price &c, an.
now only .,..................., OyC
Misses Lisle Thread Hose, worth X,
clearance sale price l5c. az
now two pairs for ..o.... zOC
Misses Ribbed Hose. black or tan. n
kind, clearance sale Price lOc, al.
now only ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. O3t
Misses and Boys real Isle Thread I,a
worth 4Oc to SOC, clearance sale AZ ;
price 2oc now only EOS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18
Organdy Snaps.

2s-inch fancy organdy, ribbon and floral
stripes. worth 20, clearance sale 1bc
price l5c, now only .,,,..'.'''' WV
3O-inch fancy Organdy, lace stripe, pretty
patterns, worth loo, clearance z4C
sale price l0c. now only ..........
3O.ineh fancy organdy. Satin plaids or
stripes, floral designs, worth S5e. sSC
clearance sale nrice 1916. now only
33-inch fancy Organdy. best imported
makes, worth soc clearance sale 1=,C
price sec now oniy ..........-..
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18
Giddingn CiIenni.r.

findings Texas, June 10 .-The cotton
sinners of this county will meet at the
court house on the 2lst instant for the
purpose OF discussing the merits OF the
round bale. II is reported that representa-
ives OIL both the McFadens and the round
press people VIII be on hand TO represent
their respective interests
Inc tent meeting being conducted BY
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18
Baby Caps.

White Corded Swiss Caps. double ruche.
worth 15c. clearance sale price dAC
12c now only ..........,..,,.r.. AO~
White Corded Swiss Caps. ruffle. trimmed
with lace, worth 35c. clearance p0C
sale price 25c, now only ........ A|N
White swiss Caps. French make. hand
somely tucked, Val. lace frills, worth
SOC, clearance sale price poe, OGC
now only Observation-Disclosures. AIS
% dozen sample Gang. very snowy styles
o %9Tts I for and 500. 4SC
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18
?. K. and Duck Crash Suits.

Ladies' heavy welt White Pinue Suits
worth $500, clearance sale price on
2.25 now only ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. itUU
Ladies white Duck Suits coat aud skirt
trimmed with folds Of navy blue duck.
worth $3.50. clearance sale prce q QQ
81 80 now only ........,........ AiUu
Ladies' Linen Crash suits, coat faced with
navy duck and trimmed with white
duck folds skirt trimmed with cluster
folds white duck. worth $3.50
s SSx aDig sale price 's.'s. 3.48
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18
VICTORIA LOCALS.

sunday Law Is to he strictly Com.
piled With.
victoria Texas, June IA compromise
mas been made in the cases against the
rest Of the saloon men: this proprietors
WIN plead guilty and the cases against
their earkespsrs win not be pressed; q ia
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18
FORCE SALE SPECIALS. Big Big Y lt41s pr,.s

Tortoise Shell Braid Clasps sell at 1856 only &c
Sewing Silk in black only, quality guaranteed
loo-yard SpoolS, sells &c spool, spools for. &c
Safety Pins, nickel plated; best patent,
sell at &c dozen, only ,.............,..... 2G
Ivory Handle Nail Brush, sells at 25c, only . Zoe
Ladies' Umbrellas, pure serge, steel rod, paragon
frame, Dresden handle, worth 75C .........,, 3qc
Aluminium Hair Pins, sell at lc each, p for.... Or
Baby Caps, nicely finished sell at 100, only 80. Toe
Ladies' Carriers, fancy buckles satin ribbon
bows, worth 25c to 35c only .......,.. Zoe
Black and Pearl Shirt Waist Sets,
sell at SOC set, only. Observation-Disclosures. Or
Manila Madras, good patterns fast colos sells at 7c
yard; will make good wrappers or dresses. 32e
Boucle Organdy, dark and light coors,
sells at u yard, only .......,............. AIc
All our Finest French Organizes that sold
up to CSC yard, now 10 yards for......... "a
White and Ecru Lace Curtains p Yards long
sell at 75c pair, reduced TO, .......... Arr
Turkey Red Calico, sells at SC yard,
1o-yard dress or wrapper pattern for........ Dor
Ladies Real Kid Gauntlet Bicycle or Driving
Gloves. regular 75c glove, at,............ A8c
Colgate's Turkish Bath Soap, sells at 10: a
cake, 8 cakes for Observation-Disclosures. Or
Ladies Fast Black and Tan Drop-stitch Seamless
Hose sell always at 15c pair, reduced to-. 9c
27t-inch Madras, worth 7c a yard, only AIc
Satin Plaid Organdy, dark and light colors,
sold at i24c yard, only. ................ 63c
White Duck for Skirts, sells at 1oc yard.
0-yard skirt pattern for. Observation-Disclosures Qc
White Curtain Swiss 80 80 and 40 inches wide, quail
tiles that sold at i5c and zoe per yard only. OAR
Colgate's Cashmere Bouquet Toilet Soap,
sells al zoe Il cake cakes for. ON
7 inen Cana Scr tr1va,o ,,,o;e4e ~ J...r.
worth CSC yard only ...................l5 c
Point Esprit Curtain Net, real zoe and 224c
qualities, reduced to only. ,.,.............i0 i'm
Pears Scented Glycerine Toilet Soap, sells for
2'' cake cakes for Observation-Disclosures. 25c
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18
Corset Covers.

Ladies White Muslin Corset Covers. X,
trimmed, felled seams, worth iE,
clearance sale price 12lsc. IN.
now only ...,.....................l NV
Ladies White Cambria Corset Covers A
neck, embroidery trimmed, worth 81,
clearance sale price Csc. IN n
now only ....,..................,. Nv
Ladies White Cambria Corset Covers
V neck, embroidery trimmed pearl BIT \
tons. worth 45c, clearance sale 1Oc
price 35c, now only .............. ~
Ladies White Cambria Corset Covers,
fine embroidery and insertion In voks \
and armholes. worth 75c. clear. Az
ance sale price Soc. now only. TOs
Children's BOnnets. P Pes La.
Children's White Dlmity Bonnsts, lace
trimmed, worth 25c, clearance fSr
sale price 19c. now only '..,..,. ny
Children's White Piuue Bonnets. embroa
cry trimmed, worth SOC, clear. Ar
ance sale price zoe. now only .sos
Children's Bonnets, all over embroidsT
crown. lace and ribbon trimmed.
worth 81 co. clearance sale price h0C
zoe, now only ...,.......,.."">
Dressing Sacques.
Ladies' White India Linen DrsslnI
Sacques. square yoke, insertion ana Gu.
broidery, trimmed with three 'uchs u
sleeve, worth $1.25, SYC
this weeks price .......,'''''.'.>
Ladies' White India Linen Dressing
sacques, embroidery trimmed eaps c'';
lar, IL cluster tucks across Ivy.
cluster tucks on sleeves, nemsuN.s q
yoke. with ribbon bows, l.lU
worth Sl.50, for ,......'''''..'''.
White Lava Dress sacques, three rOs'
Valenciennes insertion across nv i,s
sleeves, collar and bottom trimIeu va
tucks and ruffles, edged WIN NsVI' "A
worth $500. 40
this weeks price INTELLECTUALLY,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18

Black Brocaded silk or Satin skirts, new
style make, huttuned back, worth So 30,
clearance sale price $50. Z 90
now only Observation-Disclosures. w
Black Taffeta Skirts, trimmed with six
rows Velvet ribbon, rick-rack braid ef-
feet across front, six rows around
bottom in back, worth $500.
clearance sale price Sl0.50 q 90
now only Observation-Disclosures. VI Uu
The age-herald., 1899-07-22
BRADSTREETS REPORT
On the Birmingham District for Week
 Just Closed

The following is the regular weekly re- port of the Bradstreet agency on the Bir- mingham district:
 The iron producers are in the midst of the most propitous times since the im- provement of the market began. With an increasing number of coke furnaces prepar- ing for operations. plans are being made for material increase in the production of coke by building new batteries of ovens. Further combinations tend to strengthen the position of this district in domestic and foreign markets.
 The demand for coal at this season is stronger than for years. and most mines are running on full time.
 Building activity in Birmingham makes lumber and builders hardware stiffer in price and harder to obtain.
 Fall business has made good start, and merchants are sanguine as to the outcome. Hot weather has had it's effect on retailers.
 Bank clearings for the week are s691, ,629.
The age-herald., 1899-07-22

place at East Birmingham, and $1 900 as damages for alleged wrongful detention as legal heirs of the late Bayliss D. Grace, ST.
 The suit is based on recent decision of the supreme court handed down by Justice H. A. Sharpe in the case of Hays vs the Southern Building and Loan company, which was carried up from Walker county, in which it was held that a mortgage given upon a homestead when acknowledged be- fore notary interested in the mortgage was void and of no account.
 It is recited that the property in question was mortgaged to the Birmingham Build ing and Loan company in 1892 by Bayliss E. Grace, and that the acknowledgement was taken before an officer and director of the company.
 The question is of vital importance to building and loan associations, as it is said that it is the usual practice for officers of the company to take acknowledgements.
The age-herald., 1899-07-22
RAILROAD MEN
 JUMP GAMBILL
Declare That He Persecutes Rail-
 road Men.
INSULTS THEM ON STREETS
Political Club Announces Its Intention of Defeating Him at the Next Elec- tion-Commissione McCary
 and Chiles Complimented

The Railroad Mems Political club held a President Radford, for the purpose of talk ing same action on Tax Collector Gambill, who they claim is a thorn in their side, and for taking action on other matters. After a full discussion, which might nave made Mr. Gambill blush had ke heard it, the following emphatic resolution was passed, which effectually cooks Gambil s goose, so far as the railroad men are con- cerned:
 "Whereas, It Is a well-known fact that Street and Poll Tax Collector A. A. Gambill has made a practice of per- scouting railroad men in numerous ways, and,
 Whereas, He is given to insulting these men upon the streets, treating them with no degree or respect or de- cency; be it, therefore,
 Resolved, First. That this body do all in its power to defeat him at the next election.
 Second, That we pledge ourselves in- dividually and as a body to secure the election of man who is more conServa- - tive and who has our interests more at heart.
 That a copy of these resolutions be sent ot the daily papers and be spread upon the minutes"
 Endorsed Police Commissioners The club also passed the following com- plimentary resolution in regard to the ac- ton of Police Commissioners Chiles and McCary at the last meeting of the police commission. These gentlemen were two of the clubs candidates who were nominated in the primaries last April:
 ''Whereas, It is a weil-known fact that the Railroad Mems Political club did not pledge any of it's candidates to any one or against any one, and,
 Whereas, Two of our candidates, namely, Hon. C. c. Chiles and Hon. J. H. McCary have shown the gratitude and courage to openly express them selves at the last meeting of the police commission in favor of this club; there fore. be it
 Resolved, That the club heartily in dorse their action"
 The regular monthly meeting of the club will be held next Friday night at which time a strong committee will be ap- pointed to carry on the work of organiz- ing branches of the club in all parts of Jefferson county, just as was recently or ganized in Woodlawn. Other important business will come up, and a large attend ance is requested.
The age-herald., 1899-07-22
NORMAN ". HALL
 PASSES AWAY Member of Birmingham Typo
 graphical Union. SHAREHOLDER IN LEDGER He Had Been III Several Weeks from Typhoid Fever-His Remains
 Were Shipped to Eutaw zs For Interment
SHAREHOLDER IN LEDGER

Norman w. Hall, a prominent member of Birmingham Typographical Union No. 1oi and a stockholder in the Ledger Publishing Company. died yesterday afternoon at 1:55 o'clock, after a lingering illness, from ty- phoid fever.
 MT. Hall was taken sick about five weeks ago at his boarding house, No. 422 North Twentieth street, and his condition was at once pronounced serious by the attending physician. who gave little encouragement to his relatives and friends as the days wore on.
 Several days ago peritonitis developed, and little hope was entertained for his re- covery. On Thursday afternoon he was pronounced beyond human aid, but fingered until yesterday. when death came, and he peacefully fell asleep.
 He was a man of high moral character, industrious in the pursuit of his profession, and with it all of genial and generous nature He came to Birmingham about ten years ago, and for time was compost tor on The Age-Herald
 During his residence in this city be made many friends who were shocked to hear of his untmely end.
 
 ters, D. R. Hall, Of this city, R. P. Hall, of Meridian, and Mrs. Ricardson, of Tuscaloo- sa, and another sister whose name could not be learned. He was a member of Bir- mingham lodge No. S5 Knights of Pythias and other orders.
 The remains were taken to Eutaw at O:15 O'clock last night for interment in the family burying grounds, and were accom- panied by his two brothers and Chas. Ellis, of the Ledger Publishing company. Short services were held at his late resi- dence by Dr. Handley, of the Central Presbyterian church, after which the re- mains were escorted to the Union station by members of Birmingham lodge No. S5 Knights of Pythias and Typographical Union No. 104
 number of beautiful floral pieces were sent by his associates and friends. The funeral will occur this afternoon at Eutaw.
The age-herald., 1899-07-22
SELMA
Mrs. Owen Sustains Painful Injuries
 Clark Case on Trial

Selma, July a.-(Special)-This morning Mrs. Annie NJ. owen met with a serious accident by which she broke her ankle and sustained several other painful injuries. She was coming up town in a street car and al the crossing of the Western railway track she became frightened at the switch engine which was backing up on the car Thinking a collision inevitable she hastened out on the platform and jumped from the moving car. Her foot struck a piece of iron alongside the track and she fell to the gfound. Several citizens went to her assistance and summoned carriage, in which she was. sent to her home, and physician summoned.
 The case of the state vs Percy Clark charged with the killing of George R. Mason last November, came up in the city court today, both sides announcing ready. The jury was drawn and an adjournment taken until after dinner. This afternoon tho examination of witnesses proceeded.
 Yesterday afternoon a little negro boy by the name or Brisk" met his death in a shocking and peculiar manner. The little fellow was driving some mules out of Mir John McIlwain's yard about four miles a pitch fork standing against stump, the sharp prong entering his breast near the heart and causing death in about an hour
The age-herald., 1899-07-22
DAILY STATISTICS.

The following deeds were filed for record in the probate office yesterday:
 Sarah c. Martin and Benjamin B. Martin to Thomas R. Gockel, block No. 159 of the Walker Land Company, located in East Woodlawn. Consideration, s1.s00
 Mrs. s. J. Webb and Joseph Webb to L.. Jackson. lots No. IA, 15 and Is, in block No. 2i D, Ensley, except mineral right. Con- sderation, s700
 Tom and Matte K. Stobert to Mrs M L.. Atkinson, small lot, 15x5O feet, being part of lot No. 9. situated in Young street, Pratt City. Consideration, s7O0.
 Lucy E. and T. s. Smith to Paul H. Smyth, lots Nos. 21, 22, g and 2i, in block No. 2SS, fronting 100 feet on the north side of Fifth avenue and extending back along Eleventh avenue 190 feet to an alley. Con- sderation, $500
 Bessemer Building and Loan Association to George c. Whatley, lot No. IA, in block No. 261. Bessemer. Consideration, $500
 J. W. Davidson and A. L. Powell to Mrs. Thomas O. Sharpley, lot No. 15, in block No. g. and lot No. 4, in block No. 10, Ten ney & Jones addition to Ensley $50 and other valuable considerations.
 Gus Calvin to D. c. Brown, lots Nos. 13 Consideration, $60.
 G. w. Ware to J. ". Dupuy, an undivided one hundred and sixty-fifth interest in sec- tion 16, township IT, range west. Consid- eration, $30.
The age-herald., 1899-07-22
PROTEST ENTERED
Against Convict Made Brick in Rich &
 Biederman Building

The Jefferson County Brick Exchange, an organization composed of all the brick manufactories in the district, has sent the following circular letter to all of the news papers to the Commercial club, the board of trade, the Builders and Contractors as- sociation, the trades union, the Bricklayers' union, and other such organized bodies, pro- testing against the use of convict made brick in the Rich & Biederman building in Second avenue. The following, is the letter:
 I've desire to call your attention to
 the fact that the architects on the Rich
 x Biederman building to be erected in
 Second avenue propose to use brick
 made by the Cha ttahoochee Brick con-
 pany which is the product of convict
 labor, to the detriment of Birmingham
 brick made by honest free labor. As
 fraternal organization We respectfully
 ask that you enter a vigorous protest
 against the use of this convict material" This letter was authorized by the ex- change held at special meeting a day or two ago. J. R. Copeland is president of the exchange, J. W. Minor, vice president, and J. w. Sibley, treasurer.
 MT. Rich, one of the owners of the build ing, when seen yesterday afternoon. said that he was entirely irresponsible for the materials that were being used in the build ing. He said that the specification of the building called for Ensley brick, or if they were not obtainable brick equally as good, but that he did not know that the contract ors, Miles 6 Street, had obtained their brick from Chattahoochee. The contractors themselves could not be found yesterday afternoon.
The age-herald., 1899-07-22
BESSEMER WATER
 WORKS SOLD OUT Plant Bought By Birmingham
 Persons. PURCHASE PRICE $100,000 And That Much More Will Be Expend- ed in Enlarging and Improving
 the Plant-Not Bought by
 Pittsburg Concern
PURCHASE PRICE $100,OO0

The largest deal of a financial nature which has been eonsummated in the Bir- minsnam district during the past week was the purchase of the Bessemer water works system by Birmingham persons. The amount paid was sl00,0O0, and at least S10O- GOO more will be invested in enlarging and improving the property The names of the Birmingham persons who made the pur- chase nave not been given out as yet, and will not be until next week probably, but the deal is known to have been closed within the last day or two
 The deal was a transfer of the entire capital stock of the Bessemer Water Works company, which was owned by the Besse- mer Land and Improvement company. to the persons mentioned. The face value or the capital stock is $250,000, and as it sold for about $1OO,G0O it will be seen that the stock brought $40 on the S100.
 wh Pay on the Bonds
 The purchase money will he used by the Land and Improvement company in pay ing off bonded indebtedness on the water works system. and its few remaining debts, that the company is now entirely free from encumberanees.
 The Bessemer water works system has always been one of the most successful enterprises in the Marvel City, but the city has grown to such an extent that the water system is too small and many en- largements and improvements, such as the Bessemer company Is nst able to make, are now absolutely necessary The sys- tenn was put in about 1889 or 1890, and has reservoir with capacity of about TO- 00o,000 gallons. The water is obtained from large springs south Of the city.
 The new purchasers of the property will expend about S1G0,000 more in improving this system. The mains Will be extended in all directions, so as to furnish an abund- ance of water to all the people in that sec tion of the county. The capacity of the reservoir well as the capacity for de- livering the water will be just about doubled. It is said that the work of mak- ing these improvements will begin as soon possible.
 It has been reported for some time that the American Water Works and Guarantee company of Pittsburg, which company got possession of the Birmingham water works system a few months ago. have been fig uring getting options on the property, and esterday publication was made that the Pittsburg people had bought the prop erty. It is true the property was offered to them, but they did not buy it.
The age-herald., 1899-07-22
CAVALRY ENCAMPMENT
Efforts to Have It Held in Birmingham
 Being Made

Captain J. B. Morson and Lieutenant E. J. McCrossin of Troop D returned from Montgomery early this morning, where they have been in the interest of bringip 2 the state cavalry to Birmingham.
 They said that the governor, the adju- tant-general and others connected with the cavalry squadron, seemed very favorably disposed toward Birmingham, in case this encampment is held this summer. Requisi- tons have been made on the government for tents, and of necessity the time of holding the> encampment will depend on the arrival of these tents.
 Captain Morson and Lieutenant McCros- sin said that it seemed to be the opinion in Montgomery that Captain B. F. Atkins of Selma, the senior captain of the squad ron, would be elected major, commanding the cavalry of the state at the election tc be held for that purpose next Wednes- day.
The age-herald., 1899-07-22
INSTANTLY KILLED
Negro Miner Torn Into Shreds By an
 Explosion

Dennis Williams, a negro miner, while attempting a blast in one of the Spring Gap ore mines, was instantly killed yes terday afteroon.
 The negro was a raw miner and had prepared for a shot. Hearing another blast he returned, thinking his shot had been fired. He was told that he was mistaken but returned to the place anyway, when the dynamite exploded, resulting in his in- stant death.
 One of his arms was torn off by the force Of the explosion and his skull was crushed in. The man formerly lived in Atlanta, Ga., and his remains were taken to that place last night
The age-herald., 1899-07-22
Cattle to Be Shipped to Cuba

Washington, July 21.-In accordance with the terms of the recent order for the free admission of 50,OO0 head of graded cattle into Cuba within the next year, the secre- tary of agriculture has issued regulations covering their admission. The regulations provide that to secure the advantages of the order cattle must be shipped either from Savannah, Mobile, New Orleans or Galveston, and satisfactory evidence must be supplied that they are not from the fe- yer district, as outlined by the department. The animals will be inspected by the agri- cultural department at the time of ship ment, and if they are found to be graded cows and bulls suitable for breeding pur- poses, free from disease and immune from the fever, the inspector will issue d cerifi- cate embodying these facts.