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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
Engineers Not striking.
To the Editor OF The Post

TO IUt EWIIVI Ut T Nv VNI'
In your local report on the electric light
strike in issue OF yesterday you say that
the engineers at the Citizens Electric
Light company have gone out with the
others. For your information / beg TO
say that this is Incorrect. as the engi-
neers OF the Electric Light company are
members of the National Association OF
Stationary Engineers, an organization tor
educational purposes, and this order does
not believe in strikes The facts are that
the dynamo tender went out and as there
was no one to give the dynamos attention
the engineers had, Of course, 10 shut down.
They are now virtually at work, but can't
run the machinery. as there is no one Ia
give it attention. Yours respectfully.
c. G. Byrne, president.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17

day with his many friends here AS,leas-
ant feature Of Mr.. Goodwin's visit was
his meeting with Mr.. Leon Perl. who was
corporal In company X OF the Third
the service. On being mustered out MIR.
Perl, who is we'll known here, went to
MIR. Joe Fenn's ranch In Kinney county
and remained there until day or two
ago, when he returned to Houston. The
two heroes OF the desperate battle against
the mosquitoes at the Rigolets last sum
mer spent considerable lime IN each 9th
er's company in the enjoyment of rem-
niscences OF the days when they were
members of the volunteer army.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
TROUBLE BETWEEN EGROEs.
Spencer wounded His Friend white
shooting at Another.

Wesley Spencer. colored, was arrested
by officer Tuthy early yesterday morning
on charge of assault to murder The
defendant and friend named Tame.
Holmes had some trouble at point on
Franklin avenue near the Santa Re track,
between the hours of and a. m, with
another negro named John Edwards.
Spencer fired three shots at Edwards.
one Of which entered the latter's back and
another the calf OF his leg The third
went wild, struck Holmes In the mouth
dieting very painful wound.
Drs. Brumby and Urwitz attended the
wounded men. Spencer who is employed
as porter In the Houston and Texas
Central general Offices and Is regarded as
a peaccably inclined citizen, will probably
be given a preliminary hearing today,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17

on the mail carrier on the date named
above. The trouble occurred while the
disciples OF the Church OF the Living
Cod were pennod up 10 the old ware
house waiting for the resurrection day.
Misher was in the performance of his
duty passing through the dense crowd
which had congregaied in the neighbour
hood when he encountered the police Of
noer and the mix-up followed.
The penalty for assaulting a mail car
rier while In uniform and In the per-
Torrance of his duty ranges from mini.
mum fine OF $500 to a maximum nue. OF
$1,000 and three years confinement
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
ladies CAN WEAR SHOES

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to be shaken into the
shoes. 1t makes tight or new shoes feel
easy gives instant relief to corns and
hnnions It's the greatest comfort dis
covery of the age. Cures swollen feet,
blisters and calous spots. Aliens Foot
Ease is certain cure for ingrowing nails
sweating, hot aching feet. At all drug
gists and shoe stores. 25c. Trial package
free by mail. Address Allen S. Olmsted,
lie Roy. n. Y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
Negrn Masonic nfncnrs

Bryan, Texas. June 16.-The colored Ma
sonic Grand Lodge now in session here.
has elected the following officers for tbe
ensuing year: ] W Mckinney, grand
MASTER A. j Campbell. deputy grand
master DR.. Cook, senior grand warden
/ w. Cain. junior grand warden; B R.
Bluit, grand treasurer VIM Mcdonald,
grand secretary; c. A. Harris, grand lee
tlrer, and e. c. Carter grand tiler.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
OFFICER NELSON ARRESTED.
Charged with Assuming Mail Car
rier James w. Nisher.

rier JnmcN W. MiNher.
Police Officer A. n. Nelson was arrest
ed by United States Deputy Marshal Oar
ough yesterday on a charge Of assaultpg
Mall Carrier James W Mlsher. colored.
on the 9th instant The warrant on
which the arrest was made was sworn out
by Postmaster Seth b. Strong. The de-
PENDANT viii he given hearing before
United States Commissioner Tracy r.
Dunn this AFTERNOON at 1880. Mr.. Marc
McLemore. United States attorney for
the Eastern district OF Texas, came up
from Galveston yesterday to attend to
the prosecution and will be here again
today for the same purpose
The arrest grows out Of an assault
which. 1t is alleged. Officer Nelson made
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
Mmrnhrre inflicted.

Fort Worth Texas, June 16.--The grand
Jury today found two indictments against
]. Duke Murphree for the murder last Mon
day OF Sherman Gaulden and the wound
ing Of his father al Mansfield, this county.
Judge Harris today said that the case will
be brought to an carly trial Murphree
was at one time a leading member of SAL
Vinis COMPANY
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17

Last Thursday evening at the residence
of Mrs. A, Dissen, 1902 Rusk avenue, the
Young ftiends Of Miss Gusse Dlssen and
Miss Emma Lange rendered them an
agreeable surprise party. There wee nf-
teen couples in attendance and all ex-
pressed themselves as having a grand
tme Music games and dancing We're
enjoyed to a late hour
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17

Moons number of them meet In the
Converse pasture at the end OF Elgln ave-
nue.. The object is simply pleasure and
sport. there being no club dues. no entry
fees and no betting is permitted. Any
one wishing to shoot Is invited to be pres
ent any evening mentioned. Guns and
ammunition furnished on the ground.
The score Thursday evening showed quite
an improvement In the shooting, several
amateurs making score of ten straighS
bife
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
Meeting OF Ex-yoInn,o.r

Mr.. Mark l.. Goodwin, former attache
OF the editorial stan OF The Post. later
hrst sergeant Of comnany X, Third Texas
infantry, and more recently committee
clerk in the senate OF the Twenty sixth
legislature arrived In Aouaton from Kan
sas Clty YESTERDAY morning and spent the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17

Around the World in Eighty Days
was repeated by the Readck Stock CONF
pany al the Forest Park theater last night
The company Is a good one and deserves
the patronage Of the people OF the city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17

Mr.. Theodore 5ering, Jr.. has interested
number OF sportsmen in trap shooting
and every Tuesday and Thursday after
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17

Mrs John Atkinson. to raise and repair
house. Lamar street $3.50
Henry Henke. brick building, lot S.
block 60 Main street: 10000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
Shirt waists and dress skirts a specially.
81 Packard's Troy Laundry.

The Galveston. Houston and Henderson
Railway company announce that commenc.
lug Sunday June 1S they will run a ayer
from Houston to Galveston every SUNDAY
leaving Grand Central depot at Las and
international and Great Northern depot al
lob p. M arriving at Galveston 20 y
m. and returning leave Galveston al 8 %
p m. This train win make no stops be-
tween Houston and Galveston and is in
aoditlon TO the nine regular daily trains.
as shown by published time cards.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17

Coke and Tar-For sale by Houston Gas
Light Company
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17

We please the ladies, consequently the
gentlemen 81 Packard's Troy Laundry.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
FIfN--Hfh CiViI DIetrict court.

Fredeuka Jacobs vs Sol Jacobs, on trial
a, VI. Graham VS. Galveston. Houston
and Henderson and Gulf and interstate
Railway Companies. on trial
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
ACTION WAS DEFERRED.
Report on Atascoceia Road viii Be Acted
on Monday.
ARE SILL WORKING ON ASSESSMENTS
County Commissioners Continue in
session ms n Board of Euunlizn-
tion--Othcr Court Matters.

The county commissioners met In spe~
clal session yesterday for the purpose OF
receiving and acting upon the report Of j..
w. Maxcy, the engineer appointed to
make an Investigation OF the Atascoceta
road as a result Of charges made by Coun-
ty Treasurer Farmer. who claimed that
the thoroughfare in question was not con-
strucied according TO specifications, the
report OF the county engineer to the con-
trary Notwithstanding. Mr.. Maxcy sub
mitted his report. but by vote Of the
court, action thereon was deferred until
next Monday at o'clock, when the mat
ter will again be taken up,
After the transaction Of this business
the court again resolved itself into board
Of equalization and in that capacity con-
tinued In session during he day. ASSESS
ments were variously aCIed on and notices
We're sent ont to a number Of property
owners. The assessment Of the American
Brewing association on SIS buildings was
increased from S65o0o TO 10000
-
Tho Jury IN the case Of the Texas and
Pacific Railway company against the King
Bridge COMPANY, which has been on trial
before Judge Tod in the Eleventh civil
district court for several days past
brought IN a verdict for the defendant yes
ierday afternoon
The motion FOR continuance having
been overrulei he case OF Fredoricka
Jacobs 3galns, Sol Jacobs tar divorce went
10 trial before Judge Wilson yesterday
dian
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-28
COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Several Cases Both Civil and crimi-
nal Disposed OF.

The commissioners court has
been quite busy for a day or two
with criminal and civil business.
Yesterday w. e. Ware and Geo.
Williams were examined on
the charge OF stealing a heller
but were discharged. Today John
Lovett and Ben Shrum were held
IN $500, on the charge of stealing
horses from w. H. McCaslin in
the Usage nation. The men were
followed and caught in the vicini-
ty Of Pryor Greek. This afternoon
Jack Kendall has a civil suit
against a man named Herrell for
stock damaging a crop Of corn.
What is ie A cure for coughs. colds
Group. whooping cough. hoarseness. sore
throat, and all bronchial affections Of the
thfoat, chest and lungs 80 doses for 50
cents. Money refunded # il fails 10 give
satisfaction. We mean Dr. Simmons
congh syrup. A. ". Foreman.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-28

This Is taken from recent issue Of
The Paris Eclair
Il asked my hotel proprietor at Nice
a few days ago II the season had been
q good one.
oh. passahle,' he said; there has
been no lack Of visitors. but those
English devils cannot rest a moment in
one place. Where do you think they
are on to this YEAR,
Malta. cairo2
Yes. but worse than that. To On
durman. sir; Omdurmanr
The duee; they lose no timer
No. the day after Omdurman was
captured they began to advertise On
durman. Cooks took It In hand. and
] should not be surprised II there Is
already a temple. a theater and . casl-
~ fhara'r
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-28
THE CHIEF is AT HOME.
Judge Springer Writes Him of chero-
kee natters.

Chief Burlington came home
from Tahlequah last night on bus
mess and will return to the cap
/ al about Saturday. The chief
says he RECEIVED a communication
from Judge Springer, now the at
torney for the Cherokees in Wash
ington day or two ago in which
the Judge states that the first con-
signment Of acts Of the national
council had met with the approval
Of the secretary Of the interior and
the commissioner Of Indian affairs
and would doubtless receive the
endorsement Of the president.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-28
chlnese 1ndIfrerence . Pain.

From the New Orleans Times DEM
ocrat. "A very curious thing about
the Chinese is their indifference to
pain, " said DR.. E. n Simmons, ths vet
eran missionary of Canton, who was
in the city a few days ago. "We do a
great deal Of surgical work in the great
city hospital conducted by the united
missions at Canton, and it was at first
supposed that there would be endless
trouble in persuading the natives to
take anaesthetics, but the doctors
found to their surprise that anaes-
thetics were rarely needed. and that
their patients endured the most serious
operations without fiinching the frac-
tion of an inch. The average China
man will assume the required posi-
tion and hold it like a statue. When
the knife touches his flesh he begins a
slight, monotonous moan, and keeps
1t up until the ordeal is over, but he
gives no other indication of pain.
Whether this is due to nerve bluntness
or stoicism, or a combination Of both,
l have never been able to determine,
but the fact remains that the Canton
hospital uses less chloroform or ether
than any other large institution Of the
kind on earth"
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-28
CLASSIFYING PAUPERs.
Comforts and Privileges for Those De-
serving Them.


In opening classification wards
the Fulham guardians have taken a
notable departure and the result OF
their experiment will be watched with
interest, says the London Telegraph.
Prior to 1895 the inmates of work
houses were only classified according
to age and without reference to char
acter or past career. In January OF
that year the local government board
issued circular directing that so far
as circumstances permitted there might
be a subdivision Of the inmates with
reference to their moral character and
behavior or their previous habits. the
Fulham guardians appointed COM
mittee, which has drawn up scheme,
and a large company attended at the
workhouse in Fulham Palace road re-
Gently when practical effect was given
to the chief recommendation of the
committee. The Rev. P. s. G. Pro-
pert, the chairman of the board, ex-
planned that two comfortable and we'll
furnished wards are henceforth to be
provided for the separate accommodd-
tion q the aged and deserving poor
only. About sixty men and about the
same number of women have been
selected as worthy to be included in
this class. All are over 65 years of age,
have fallen on evil days through no
fault Of their own, and until compelled
to seek the shelter of the workhouse,
led respectable lives. In the case OF
the men, many have lived in the parish
nearly all their lives and several have
been rate-payers for long series OF
years. They will, SO long as their con-
duct is good, enjoy certain privileges
Of increased leave Of absence, separate
wards, garden reserved for their sole
use and a smoking room for the men.
The dietary meantime remains the
same as in the other parts of the house.
but it is hoped the local government
board may in this respect allow certain
relaxations
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-28
POLITICAL ROW SAVED THEM.
chickasaws Saved From High
Priced Luxury.

Senator Baker accomplished an
important move on the political
checker board last week, prevent
ing J. r. Burton from getting that
SIS, 900 Indian job. The defeat of
J. r. Burton's plan to get $4,000
Job in the Indian Territory is one
of the most important things Mr..
Baker has done this year. In the
first place Burton's landing Of that
appointment would have given
him that much more money to
fight Baker. Baker and his friends
knew this and proceeded to move
in the direction of keeping Burton
out. They succeeded and the an
nouncement comes from Washing
ton that the president has failed to
approve the bill creating the Office
of attorney for the Chickasaws, a
place which Burton was to fill at
1000 per year. Burton declined
to get out Of Senator Bakers way
in the senatorial contest and this
is one of the rewards be has al
ready received. Baker and bis
friends promise to reward Mr.. Bur-
ton still further by killing him of,
politically, in the senatorial con-
test.-Topeka State Journal.
The annual meeting Of The Conere-
gational church occurs tomorrow
night The presence Of all members
is urgently requested.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-28
Rlsmark,s iron Nerve

Was the result OF his splendid
health. Indomitable will and tre-
mendous energy are not found where
stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels
are out OF order. If you want these
qualities and the success they bring,
use Dr. Kings New Life pills. They
develop every power OF life and body.
Only 25c at A. w. Foreman's and Peo-
ple's drug stores.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-28
IioIidaY Excursion's

Via Frisco Line to points within 200
miles; also to points in Tennessee, Miss
issippi, Georgia, Alabama, the Cardinals
Virginia and Florida. One fare for
round trip. Ask the agent for further
particulars.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-28
Christmas Presents.

Or. M Frazee, received q Christmas
box from his mother who is now over
80 years Of age. Among thecontents Of
the box is photograph Of the doctors
father, and home woven coyerlet
over half century old.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-28
Gas Better Than Water.

Jake Guthrie came il from Coffey-
vile last night. III speaking Of the
deep well now being drilled here he
said a good flow Of gas would be much
more profitable than water supply.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-28
His annual Visit.

r. J. Brecker, Of Kansas City,
travelling passenger agent Of the
Burlington Route, was ia VinIta to-
day, on his regular inspection tour Of
the southwest, it being year since he
visited Vinita.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-28
Escaped From His Guards.

Tollie Moore, who stabbed city
marshal j. w. Staats, of Lenapah,
Christmas, escaped from his guards
Monday night and is still at large.
The officers we're intending to bring
him to VinlLa before the commission
er. Staats Is not expected to recover
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-28
An Ex-Congressman.

Col Sam Peel returned from Mnsko'
gee last night, and IL spending the
day with his daughter, Mrs Preston
Davis, Of this city. He will return
home TO Bentonyille on this evenings
Eriscn train.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-28
bible Reading.

At the M. IL. church north tonight
Rey. N. n. II. Gilmore, or Broken,
/. r., will conduct bible reading and
prayer meeting at o'clock. Lesson,
Mathew, 5th chapter. Everybody
invited to attend and take their
bibles.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-28
DID NOT STOP HERE.
Judge Gill flakes His Way Direct to
Muskogee.

MuSkOgec.
Judge Gill came down from Kan
sas on the A o'clock train this
morning, and was met at the de-
pot by District Attorney Soper
who accompanied him to Musko-
gee. The appointments OF suDor-
dinate positions will be announced
in day or two. The court OF ap-
peals meets next week at South
McAlester and will perhaps con-
tinue in session the better portion
of two weeks, at which time ar
rangements will be made for the
next terms of court. 1t is expect
ed that Judge Gill will hold the
term at Vinita beginning January
Is. Judge w. II. FL. Clayton is
now the ranking judge, and will
therefore be the chief justice of the
Indian Territory court of appeals.
DOf ITICAI DOW SAVED THEM.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-01
A Funny Ola Man.

One of the boys sends us a note
from Fairmount, enclosing a cotton
bloom from Mr.. F. B. Deans place,
and giving an account of a gin Mr..
Dean is building on the Bynum place,
which he says the "old man" has a
new patent way OF covering by begin
ming at the top. Also that the "old
man" is putting the engine up stairs
and the gin stand down stairs, be-
cause it will make it run easier hav-
ing down hill pull. The gin will be
ready to run in a few days, and this
fall we reckon the cold man" will put
those boys to work, and they won't
have so much time to scandalize him,
writing to the papers about his "corn
shooting and missing the stalk, SO
he had Mr.. Bob Williams to 81 ,ake
it and plant it in peas"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-01
DIED..

HARGIS-At White Spur, Grant
parish, La, on Sunday, June %,
1899, at 4:45 p. m. DR.. Quincy Allen
Hargis, born at Brandon, Miss. in
September, 1925, departed this life,
aged about 73 years and 10 months.
DR.. Hargis was one OF the old set
tiers in this country, and has been
one of our most useful citizens, hon.
orable in his dealings and respected
of all men. He lived many years at
or near Winfield and Montgomery,
where he raised a family of twelve
children, all of whom We believe are
still living, and most of them are
known 20 our citizens as worthy de-
scendants OF their honorable sire.
We extend our sympathy to the fam
lily in their hour of bereavement.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-01

Rev. Isaiah Watson preached in the
Colfax court house on last Saturday,
Sunday and Monday, and has deter
mined that he will build a Baptist
church here, for which purpose Capt.
c. H. Teal has agreed to donate a lot
in Acmeville. A building committee
has been appointed, consisting of Rev.
l. Watson, Rev. ]. r. Miller, and
Messrs. w. B. Garrett and j. B. Max
we'll, who have already started in So
Letting, and have received substantial
encouragement in the way of sub
scriptions in money, labor and lum-
Der for the building.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-01
is 1T RIGHT?
For an Editor to Recommend
Patent Medicines

From Sylvan Valley News. Brevard, N. CT
1t may be question whether the edi-
tor OF a newspaper has the right to pub
licly recommend any of the various prop
rietary medicines which food the market,
yet as preventive Of suffering We feel
it duty to say good word for Chamber
'lain's collie, cholera and diarrhoea rem
edy- We have known and used this
medicine in our family for twenty years
and have always found it reliable. In
many cases dose of the remedy would
save hours of suffering while physician
is awaited. We do not believe in Deepen
ding implicitly on any medicine for a
cure, but we do believe that If bottle
of Chamberlain's diarrhoea remedy were
kept on hand and administered at the
inception OF an attck much sufferings
might be avoided and very many cases
the presence of physician would not be
required. At least this has been our
experience during the past twenty years.
For sale by j. H. McNeely, Colfax: Bush
4 Randolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-01
Hayen't Given Up Hone.

AS was feared, on last Saturday, in
attempting, with jackscrews, to prize
loose the 1886 feet of their 1h-inch
pipe which was bound in quicksand,
the Hart Well Co. pulled the pipe in
two about 600feet under the ground,
thus leaving nearly 500 feet of their
pipe stuck in the bottom of the we'll.
They have spent all this week getting
the pipe out piece by piece, and up to
last night had got out over 400 feet
of it. They are patiently grabbing
for the other 80 feet, and hope to get
it out and finish our artesian well in
spite of all difficulties.