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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-06
Railroad New. nnd Notes.


The unparalleled floods of the past week
have paralyzed nearly all the railroads in
Texas.
The Houston aud Texas Central railroad
continues to send out freight through the
good offices of friendly connections.
Mr.. w. A. Rienhardt, travelling passen-
ger agent OF the Southern Pacific. returned
yesterday to hie Houston headquarters.
The Houston East and West Texas rail-
way has large list of Shreveport people
on its books for California.
Mr.. g. w. Bein, traffic manager of the
Southern Pacific, returned to Houston yes
terday from an official visit to New Or
leans
Conductor Shay, of the Galveston, Har-
risburg and San Antonio, accompanied by
his wife, were here from Ell Paso to pass
the glorious Fourth visiting Houston
friends.
Superintendent Martin. Of the Calves
ton. Harrisburg and San Antonio with
headquarters at Ell Paso, was expected
here yesterday, but has probably been in
tercepted by the foods.
Colonel j C. Andrews, Southwestern
passenger agent of the Southern railway
piedmont Air Line), returned to his
Houston headquarters yesterday from a
business trip into the interior.
Mr.. L. j. Parks, general passenger and
ticket agent of the Texas and New Or
leans railroad. authorizes round trip rate
of one and e-third fares on account of
the colored Sunday school convention at
Village, Texas, July Z to g. Tickets on
sale July and Z. limited to return July
10.
Mr. w. C. Conner, Jr. CONNIE WSa agent
of the Frisco, returned yesterday from
chequered trip through the water washed
region of Bryan. Courtney, Hearne and
the Navasota bottoms. He says the whole
country thereabo is covered with water
from two to thirty feet in depth, and that
the destruction at the points mentioned is
simply indescribabte.
Mr. H. j. Fernandez, formerly secrc-
tary to the general freight and passenger
agent of the Galveston, Houston and
Northern Railway company, has accepted
similar position under the general super
intendent of the Kansas City Pittsburg
and Gulf Railway company, with head
quarters at Texarkana. His many friends
here will wish him success, as he is a
capable and deserving young man.
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KPAYERs' ELECTION PRoCLAMA-
TION

virtue OF the authority vested In me
mayor OF the city of Houston. ani by
authority vested In me by ordinances
tne city council of rity OF Houston,
SEQ on the 9th of June and TIE 1atn Of
L. 1893, hereby issue this prac.a,na-
announcing that on Tuesday, July IL,
Z, an election will be held by the tax
ing voters (paying taxes Oh property
tne city OF Houston 20 determine the
sion or proposition whether the city
neil OF the city of Houston shall issue
us OF the city OF Houston TO the amount
.nree hundred thousand dollars (S3OO,-
payable forty years from their date
interest at rate of per cent per an
IT, ior the purpose of the establishment
sewerage and sanitary system for the
VI houston. hereby designate the fol-
ing places for holding the polls at said
lction, to-wit.
llst ward poll will bs held at Shup-
kes orick building, Houston avenue.
lecond ward poll will be held at No. 10
k,ne house. Chartres street.
nird ward poll will be held at No. en-
mouse on Fannin street.
SuI'n ward poll will be held at City
lrket house.
iitn ward poll will he held at Pythian
h, On Mckee street, side.
L,n.n ward Doll Will he held at No. Il
Eng mouse. Washing.on street.
one put property taxpaying voters OF
ny OF houston fpiying taxes on prt p
e. snaii be allowed to vote at said .Iec-
40 Is provided .oe IN section II ri
unsrtsr OF said city of Houston.
rohs VIII be opened at O'Clock a.
=, me said 18th day of July, 1893, and
n open until 8 o'cl,.K d. m. OF he
8. ~. Brssbear,
MAYOR City of Houston.
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personal MENTION.

Miss Agnes Lee left last night for Birmng-
ham. Ala. her former home
Miss Agnes Powell left last night for Mont
gcmerv. Ain. TO visit her parents.
Colonel W. b. slosson left last night for a
business trip 10 Kansas City and Chicago.
Caro- Miller. late Of the Auditorium stock
company, left for Cleveland, o.. yesterday.
Mr.. Berry Gray left yesterday for Little
Rock over the International and Great North
ern.
Miss Sue smither left yesterday for Sara
toga ~ Y. via the lnternational ana Great
Northern.
Mrs. S. L. White left Yesterday for ST..
Louis, Mo. over the International and Great
Northern.
Mrs. j. C. Hill and daughter, Mics Moline;
left yesterday for Henderson Tenn 10 spenu
the summer.
left for Hot Springs yesterday over Tue IN
ternational and Great Northern
Misses Grace and Mayme REYNOLDS left
Yesterday via International ana Great North
ern for st Louis anf Chicago.
Miss Eva Hill of Fills Prairie is visiting
Houston c AND T. u & pY ptr eel'
Miss Laura Rankin daughter Of Rev. ran
kin Of Dallas. Texas. Is visiting Misses Annie
and Roena Mettenheimer. 1l2 Jackson street,
ar. Dick Cannon and wife have returned n,a
to their home after pleasant tlsll OF nv.
weeks to the parents OF Mrs Cannon. AT
Natchez. Miss.
Rev. G. b. King president Of Elizabeth col
lege, Charlotte. ~ C.. spent Yesterday 70 the
civ en- route TO California. and will stop az
Houston on his return trip. IN about twenty
days.
Misses Freedenhouse, sohoyeling, Carpenter
CIaudy, and Messrs. Herring. Ripley, Fal
Eaton and Roberts formed pleasant patty .,
young people who visited The Post building
last night.
Mr. Alex Potter. the sanitary engineer en-
Gagged by the city 10 prepare plans Tor new
sewer system. which have already been aaop,-
and will remain several weeks. He is accom-
panied on the present trip by his wife,
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Trnn Shooting.

E trap shooting at clay pigeons at
Porte Tuesday was an event that
ed to be one of the best attractions
be ground. The three traps were set
be beach, Just below the dancing
hon. where plenty of shade made it
|ant. The fight of the birds was
|the water, presenting very fine tar
The pickup after the shoot was al
nothing, as every shooter was doing
best and very few escaped destruc-
E seargent system of rapid firing was
ted in the afternoon and 1t proved
lye-opener to some of the old time
J, as they did not think it possible
loot with rapidity andsdo execution.
!. c. l.. Bering made the best score,
Messrs. F. e. Jones and Ed Dupree
at hand.
e West End Gun club will have It's
lar shoot this afternoon at their
nds in front of Whitaker's grove, at
end OF Louisiana street. All inter-
are invited.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-06
Fifth Ward Revival.

The subject Of the sermon at the Chris
tian church last night was why I Am
a Christian" and Evangelist Andrews
seemed at his very best.
He took for text First Peter 3, XIV, "Be
ready alwaysyto give an answer to every
man that asketh you a reason OF The hope
that is In you with meekness and fear.
And the way he handled his subject wo,ld
convince any one that he had given II
much thought
His SPEAKING was directly to the poInt
and as a result six united with the CON
gregation.
-Four persons were baptized after the
service who had previously made the con-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-06
A SOCIETY CAKE WALK.
To he Given for the Daughters of
the COnfederacy.

lie Given Tor thS DnuEhrsrS OF
the COnfederacy.
Society has finally taken up the cake
walk craze, and whatever society takes
up in Houston is sure to be go. Under
the patronage and auspices of Galveston's
best society, several cake walk perform
ances were given in that city recently
with very lattering results. They were
under the artistic direction of Miss CARR
bel Nichols who in company with her
father, Mr.. Fred McC. Nichols, one of
Galveston's we'll known citizens, was in
the city yesterday and they, by appoint
ment held conference during the after
noon with the Robert e. Lee chapter
Daughters of the Confederacy, at the par
lors of the Capitol hotel, when the cake
walk matter was discussed from the stand
point of repeating In Houston the very
successful entertainments recently given at
Galveston for the benefit of the monu-
ment fund being raised by thesDaughters
OF the Confederacy.
In the absence OF Mrs. ]. c. Hutchinson
the president of the chapter Mrs. T. r.
Franklin. vice president, presided, and the
ladies present enthusiastically agreed that
the cake walk was the thing an What 1t
should be repeated in this city at the Au-
ditorium on Saturday evening, July Is,
as d DcucnI iOT tue monument fund, and
committees were Immediately appointed
TO undertake the details while Miss Carri-
bel Nichols has agreed to give the nee
essary artistic direction to the perform
ancc.
An arrangement committee was appoint
ed as follows: Mrs. T. r. Franklin. chair
man. Mrs Seabrook sydnor. Mre. j. r.
Waties. Mrs. o. T. Holt and Mrs. Rosine
Ryan.
Mrs, Carter Walker was appointed chair
man OF the refreshment committee with
authority to I'LL her committee.
Mrs. X. NJ. johnston and Mrs NJ. E.
Foster were named on the advertising
committee.
With these influences behind it the en-
tertainment can not but be success from
every point of view.
Miss Nichols will remain here from now
until the time of the entertainment.
She says she win use practically the
same cast, composed OF Houston and Gall
weston talent, that gave such successful
entertainments at Galveston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-06
UNCLE SANS HOT BATHS.

The Hot Springs of Arkansas.
wned and conducted by United States
ernment; will eradicate the effects of
J. and cure rheumatism. malaria, neu-
pa, catarrh, stomach, kidney, liver and
pous disorders. paralysis, blood and
diseases and chronic and functional
lngements. Mountain climate and cool,
ghtful summers. Leading hotels open
whole year: Waverly, Arlington, Pull
J, Great Northern, Avenue and 100
ers' Address the managers for rates
.. F. Cooley, Secretary Business Mems
que, for illustrated pamphlets of in
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E,scn,c knipht. nj work

Lone Star senate No. 1861, knights OF
the Ancient Essenic Order, closed the
last night. The auditing committee re-
ported the financial and membership nf-
fairs in good shape and the officers re-
ports gave good assurances for success-
full future for the local senate. The novi-
tiate degree was conferred on the unn-
formed applicant, Ira c. Vansickle, who
will be raised TO an approacher next
Wednesday night.
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A street PREACHER ueaten.

Paris, Texas. July 5.A street preacher
visited a photograph gallery Today and his
attention was attracted TO the picture OF
a married lady who had posed as Il model.
While delivering sermon this afternoon
he declared that If he had a wife that
indecent he would have her arrested and
Jailed. The husband was standing in the
crowd and pounded his head into an I'M
recognizable shape When his wounds
were dressed he was escorted 10 the depot
by policeman and departed on the first
train to avoid further violence.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-06
,urly-Hnircd BIue-Eyed baby.

70 ladies' who were crying and very
p agitated rushed into the police Of
yesterday and informed Chief Clerk
Pst that little boy had been lost from
La Branch street. In their excitement
neglected to give his name. but de-
ped him as being years old, with
|, curly, blonde hair and blue eyes.
wore brown linen pants, white waist
black slippers.
no further inquiry was made con-
ling the lost boy it is likely that he was
Id later in the day.
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Conference on the &, ". * II. v.

Hearne. Texas, July 5.--Messrs. l.. H..
Parish, John T. Garrett, G. S. Meredith,
Scott Field. VIM. Mcintosh and NJ. l..
Collat, all leading business men of CAL
vert, were in Hearne today in conference
with the officials of the International and
Great Northern Railroad company, who
are here in their private car.
rhe Post reporter has heard II ru-
mored that the object of their visit is in
the interest of the proposed new railroad
TO be known as the Calvert, Waco and
Brazos Valley railway. and to run from
Lewis Switch to Calvert, thence to Waco
The result of the meeting could not be
ascertaned tonight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-06
Dumnue by n Win1.torm.

Denton. Texas. July 5.--Reports from the
country state that the heavy rain and
strong wind of last night did much damage
to crops. blowing the corn down and level
ing wheat shocks 10 the ground. All the
streams Of the county are up and Elm
fork of the Trinity was reported over
flowing this morning.
At Pilot Point last night seed house
and a number OF outhouses were blown
down, besides a number OF large trees,
but nobody was hurt.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-06
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

The summer homes in the mountains
Of Virginia. North Carolina, Georgia and
Tennessee are reached with so much ease
and quick time that they are more popular
than ever. The rates for beard have been
made so very reasonable that 1t is cheaper
than remaining at home. You can secure
any desired altitude from two TO ten thous,
and feet For map folders, circulars.
summer homes" booklet. or other infor-
nation, please address j, C. Andrews,
Southwestern passenger agent, Hutchins
House, Houston. Texas.
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Alderman Tufay ON bond Election.

Mr.. l.. j. Tulffy is at Fort Davis for his
health In letters to friends here he com
plments that beautiful resort In the most
glowing terms. but for every one word ne
says about Fort Davis he puts In ten
about the necessity OF carrying the bond
election on the 18th Of this month. In
letter TO a friend he says: You know
the government demands It before they
VIII aid US In getting deep water. You
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-06

with the Houston and Texas Central. as
seen by the reporter yesterday, are busily
engaged In concentrating material ana
supplies at the right points for the working
gangs. and Messrs. Mahl. Miller and Bishee
seem TO have the situation thoroughly In
hand.
From the clear and unbiased statement
given above by Mr.. Miller, the public VIII
see, and be glad for the seeing, that the
Houston and Texas Central, although now
sadly disfgured. will be soon again In the
rims for through business.
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MIR. nnrttI,ngrls,s Loss.

The destruction by fire OF Mr.. Alex
Barttingcks pretty residence in Drummer
Tuesday evening was complete. All the
family were absent at Forest Park when
the confiagration occurred, Everything In
the house was destroyed except the piano,
Mr.. BarttlinclS carried an Insurance Of
$1,000 on bis residence and he thinks his
insurance on the furniture was $1,000.
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know that 1t will help the sanitary condi-
ton OF Houston. Pardon me for sug-
gestng this, have no right to tell you or
any other man your duty, and there are
great many who own ten times as much
property there MS do, but love old
Houston, and want 1t to lead all other
cities in the great Southwest In becoming
a magnificent metropolis"
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preyiousIy proyc n FniIur..

Berlin, July 5.-The National Zeitung,
commenting on the tendency OF the Sa-
moan commission to appoint an admins
traitor for Samoa who would not be sub
ject to any OF the three powers. opposes
the plan, pointing out that a similar ex-
pertinent In the case previously had been
failure.
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Te.as-coIorndo Chnptauaua,

Fort Worth. Texas. July 5--General
Passenger Agent Keller OF the Fort Worth
and Denver road which company is inter-
ested in the Texas chautauqua now in ses-
sion at Boulder, Colo, today received
telegram that there were nine thousand
people in attendance at the opening yes
terday.
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A Mass Meeting.

,ere will be a mass meeting of tax
rs, held some evening this week.
ably tomorrow, to discuss the bond tax
ton to be held next Tuesday. AT this
ting Engineer Potter will discuss the
'osed plans for sewerage disposal, for
n purpose the bonds are to be issued.
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COMMISSION ORDERS.
The Hearings Have All Deen EOS
poncL.

poncd.
Austin, Texas. July o.--The raiiroau
commission this afternoon postponed all
hearings heretofore set for July and )
owing to the uncertainty of railroad con-
nections resulting from the recent floods
Consideration OF several subjects TO be
taken up viii be held on July IA, instead.
and continue from day to day until they
are disposed OF,
In addition, the commission authorized
the Tyler Southeastern to move less than
carload shipments of fruit, berries and
vegetables from points on its line to
jacksonville at onehalf 81 current rates
when consigned 10 and for use of the can
ming factory at that point
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Early last night Justice Malsch was
called upon to hold an inquest upon the
body of Pat King. aged about 80 years.
who died at 400 IL Milan street wlthou,
an attending physician The verdict OF
the coroner Vas death from alcoholism.
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fession. But few evangelists can drop a
meeting for almost week on account Of
rain and in addition to this pull II through
such Fourth Of July celebration as Hous-
ton had and vet have such results imme-
dlately, but this is what Mr.. Andrews has
done.
This is the fifth week of the meeting
and no time has been set for Its closing,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-06
RESIDE HOTEL,

vELASCO BEACH,
100 Yards from Surrs Edge,
Miles from Houston on l. and g.. N.
and Veasco Terminal Railroads..
pen from June IL to Sept. 10.
Most Delightful Summer Resort on the
Gulf Coast.
ILLENT BATHING AND FISHING.
u, INVIGORATING GULF BREEZE.
w is THE TIME TO SECURE ROOMS.
further particulars please address
MURISON & MALIN.
Hotel Bristol. Houston. Texas.
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IN Error Corrected.

have special wagons for collection of
AGE from PRIVATE RESIDENCES for
Itgong trains also for delivery to pri-
residences in the city. We are on duty
hours. WE NEVER SLEEP. Tele-
orders from private residences receive
] attention. Phone &C.
HOUSTON TRANSFER co.
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The programme.

An entertainment is to be given at
the hall in Aztec, Friday evening, March
10. at 1880. The Philippine question
will be discussed by Messrs. Price Walt
ers. Granville Pendleton, e. @. Berry
aud l.. G. Grove. There will be recita
tons by Misses Maud Warning and
Bertha Brewer; select reading by c. A.
Gronmet. and a fishing trip by Rastue
and Siah, two brand new Don in Aztec
(Siah is known as the Rocky mountain
-W~-sl@aA ~
quartet Of girls.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-03-03

We have discovered a sure panacea
for an the life the hesh 10 .heir to. Uss
Horseshoe" nr Pride OF America" Hour
made by the Durango Milling q Ele-
vator Co, aud you will find your diges.
ton improved; it brightens the eye,
sweetene the breath, cures "that tired
feeling" aud prevents the pants from
bagging at tho knees.
Attorney j. N. Palmer will move his
family next week 70 his ranch near
Pennington, purchased some months
siuce from Lee Wilot. IL is Mr.. Palmer'a
intention to devote a portion Of his
time during the summer to outdoor
work, by which be inds his health to be
materially benefited. lie Wilt is stated
visit Aztec ono day in each week to
attend to professional business,
Word is received that George Lohr, a
property owner Of the county and former
resident Of the valley near Flora Vista,
died at Telluride, Colorado, the 10Th OF
last month. lie was well advanced ia
years and hao made Telluride his home
for some time. Many old time friends
aud acquaintsuces "a this county viii
regret 10 learn OF MS death, for he was
universally respected as d man and A
citizen. &,
"a 6ght that nearly resulted IN tho
death of one Of the participants took
place at Pennington Monday afternoon.
between John Pride ana Fted Dean.
VariouS weapons were used in the san
culinary battle, d full sized board and
the thigh-bUue Of an OK playing promi
neut parts. Deau anally felled Pride
with a knockout blow, from which the
latter did moi recover for several hours.
Dean hired a horse at a livery stable
Monday evening and skipped the eoun-
try. Officers are looking for him, but
50 far without success.
The nimrods are after the ducks these
days. They are thick-the nimrods, and
the ducks, too. A couple of the first
named species went down the river the
other day and brought blackwell, 90 me
say chat they we're tame, some that they
we're decoYs, aud others that they we're
McCoy's or some OF the other settlers
in the valley who have ducks or a duck
pond. The Minis claimed they had
killed twenty-wIld ones, OF course but
parties down the road sent in a bill
asking payment for only four, aud the
boys don't know whether to confess they
killed the smaller number or to just pay
for tho twenty they claimed they had
slaughtered, and die game.
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How S Your
Grip"

Nearly oyerybody's got it--sverybody who
pretonds to be- anybody. n you haven't got f.
You'll no doubt get it, Tor not TO have IL proves
that you're not up 70 snuff" 60 on the street
and bait tho people have grip" 60 ia the
hotels and almost every travelling mas has a
sample case or grip. Santa Claus has quit car
rying a pack and now comes with a grip" in
stead. Even Parsou Drug Store has got the
"grip"-grip on q good deal Of satisfactory
drug business. Il took more n a minute to
got the grip Wo've got and wo didn't catch It
from any ono else, didn't got tho some sort any
body else has, but caught q kind we like and
don't intend to lose. IL your friond has got the
grip send him around; store Is full Of grip
cures such as "BronIo Quinine'' and winter
Instant Cough Cure both Of which we recon-.
mend, or II It's a prescription wen compound
with the best drugs the market affords aud with
skin that comes only from long experience and
an intimate knowledge Of medicines. Doing
things this way helps US 70 keep our grip on
the customer we have gathered during Is Yeas
business in Durango.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-03-03

On the Hart ranch, G miles north Of
Aztec, two large brown mares, well
broken; n good 3-inch wagon, nearly
new. one set heavy harness, one good
buggy and harness; one saddle; two
good COWS (both fresh) and calves. also
household goods, two good stoves and
dresser and co.amode; one sewing ma.
shine, enc good 8 day clock, carpets,
tables, chairs and bedsteads and muuy
other articles too numerous to mention
Also, some nice chickens.
Il. SKIDMORE.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-03-03

Alfalfa seed for sale. Apply TO Q. S.
Cameron, Flora Vista