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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
THE PEE GEES POSITION.
Receiver Fordycc Takes n Firm
stand for the Gulf Line.


Receiver Fordycc Takes Firm
stand for the Gulf Line.
ST. Louis July 12.--Rcceiver Fordyce
of the Kansas City. Pittsburg and Gulf
line was in the city yesterday. He feels
that his position with regard to the Mis-
souri, river rate situation may be miscon-
strued by his friends in st. Louis. Hav-
ing been placed In charge OF the kaneas
City. Pittsburg and Cult property by the
Federal court, he is in duty bound to reach
cut for business to pay operating expenses.
II is not St. Louis line, nor Is 1t Chi-
cage line, but 1t has line In operation
from Kansas City to the gulf, and is In the
transportation field for local and through
traffic On freight shipments from the
Atlantic seaboard to Kansas City via the
gulf 1t is fifteen-day route as against
tive-day route by the all-rail lines. As
an inferior route In order to get business
1t naturally quotes a lower rate; other
wise 1t could not command any OF the busi-
ness of the water lines from the Atlantic
seaboard. The government has spent mill
lions Of dollars for the Improvement OF the
gulf ports in the interest OF commerce. the
development OF the country and to facili.
tate transportation to the West and South
west, and large volume or traffic from
the Atlantic seaboard to the Western
States. Colorado and Utah has moved for
years via the gulf route The all-rail lines
can not in reason expect that the Gulf line
would stay out OF the business, which
would certainly be the effect Of advancing
its rates to Kansas City At the New
York conference OF the rail and water
lines last Thursday the ultimatum of the
Gulf line management was clearly made
known and it has not changed Its position
since. 1t is entitled to a differental Of
15c but submitted a proposition on the
basis of Toe for the sake of peace and har-
mony. That proposition was rejected and
there is nothing more to be said.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
RaiIroad Mans Thanks.

Like all other good communities. the
people of Yoakum were not slow in re-
spending to the appeal for aid sent out
in behalf of the food sufferers. Their ben
evolence ELECTED the following eloquent
telegram from Captain VIM. Berry, super
intendent OF roads and bridges, San An
tonio and Arkansas Pass railway
]. II. Kelsall, Yoakum, Texas,
please thank the good people OF foakum
for their prompt action in sending supplies
Tor The flood sufferers at Wallis. Agent
sapp and wife will see that the needy are
femnorarily assisted. 1t is my private
opinion that this simple act of charity WIZ
bring the people of Yoakum nearer the
Celestial city than all the prayers OF 'he
VIM. Berry.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
AT MAGNOLIA PARK.
Regular Excursion Trains VIII Run Today
for Benefit OF Flood Sufferers.

Regular Excursion Trains VIII Run Today
for Benefit OF Flood Sufferers.
Owing TO the request OF our city health
officer. DR. J. b. Massie, published In yes
terday's Post, to postpone children's Day
On account OF scarlet fever, we feel IN
duty bound to respect the request and we
Will postpone Children's Day at Magnolia
park AS soon as II ia safe for the children
10 assemble in large crowds We will then
have Children's Day at Magnolia Park, al
which tirae the programme will be carried
out in full and all children VIII be car
ried TO and from the park free,
We will make our regular Thursday
runs this evening, trains leaving tho city
at s, 6, z, s and o. The last train Will leave
the park at 1890. The gross receipts Will
be given TO the BRACES food sufferers
Herb Smiths orchestra will furnish
music during the evening.
n. =. Fuller. Manager.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
p,,tpound rate. Advance.

Chicago, July 12.-After considering tue
question for four days, the presidents OF all
tho big railroads between Chicago ana the
Atlantic seaboard have agreed that on anu
after August / Chicago shippers must pay
from 90 to sc more on the 100 pounus 10.
the transportation OF their gram 70 ne
ahios Executive officers OF these roads say
III. ~, with Inc new tariff there will be no
, ,nera secret deals with big consignors,
Thai The man with carload Of grain must
he he given the same rate as he who can
promise train load, and those rates mus mus
he The ones printed and hung up for pubic
insnaction.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

yi,uhmsr homes" in the mountains
'enpetsaaa, North Carolina. Georgia and
nd ouirs arc reached with SO much ease
ban evsr 'irme mat they are more popular
lade 30 w.. rue rates for board have been
ban rem,iny reasonable that 1t is cheaper
ny de.iraa a az home. You can secure
ud fest altitude from two to ten thous.
summer hoor map folders. circulars,
patton n,an nes booklet, or other infor-
passenger svsnt Hn,ch,n.
|S's' Houston, Texas. '' "
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
The NORTHUMBERLAND MilI.

Mr.. F. W. Smith, president Of the
Moadowbrook Cotton company OF Barker,
Texas says there are seyenty-two cars OF
machinery on the way to Barker, and by
saturday there will be eighty He says
tbev have built one warehouse S0x200 and
a re NOW finishing another 50x160. He will
ha At the Bristol until Saturday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
The Pee Gee stands Pat.

Kansas City. Mo, July 1.-THE Kansas
City, Pittsburg and Gulf railway has taken
a firm stand regarding freight rates from
the Atlantic seaboard. Receiver Fordyce
said today; We can not carry business
at loss and neither can we compete with
out a just differential with the all-rsil
lines from the Atlantic seaboard. Our de-
mand for a maximum differential of 10
cents is Just and reasonable. We will not
receda from n "
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
r.eur.ion 10 the FLOOD.

In order to give the people Of HousVOh
an opportunity to see the hooa-slr'sksn
d,s,riots and form true conception OF the
disaster in all Its terrible assets Inc
Missouri. Kansas and Texas railway WIN.
~ nsrt sunday, run special excursion
train from this city to smithyilie ~ :
ra an ~ Al for the round trip The tram
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13

San Antonio, Texas, July 12--Yice
President and General Manager NJ. D.
Monserrate of the San Antonio and Aran-
sas Pass railway, In company with Attor-
ney Reagan Houston and Gus Houston,
Jr., left this morning in Mr.. Monserra.e' s
private car Tecalco on tour of inspection
through the hoodstricken territory. Mr..
Monserrate will go as far as possible to-
ward the Brazos, and will be absent sew
eral days
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
Not Our Charlie.

In yesterday evenings, papers under po.
lice court notes appeared the name OF
charley Lott for vagrancy, For the In
formation Of my friends and the public l
w. To say that It is not Charley Lott Of
Ths POST, but a colored man.
AAe chas. o. Lott.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13

leaves Houston at o'clock q. m. passing
from which so many refugees were res
cued. including Sealy. Ample time VIII
be allowed the cxcursionists to view the
wreck OF a whole section. and realize In all
Its horrors the awful ravages OF the
Father OF Waters"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
Port Arthur and sabine Pass.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 12.-Receiver
Fordyce denies that the Kansas City,
Pittsburg and Gulf is in any deal with
the Kountze Brothers at Port Arthur, fur
Their than an agreement to handle their
traffic when the connecting line to Sabine
Pass is built. When the ship canal at
Port Arthur is finished, Mr.. Fordyce says
il rates are equal, 1t will be given the pref
erence in the delivery and receipt of trait
fc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13

Texas; b. l.. Garner, Palestine; Ray
mond Wiess Beaumont; A. Il. Jaevons,
Houston; Robert Bailey, w. o. Stratton.
Denver: r. +. Lainberton, Austin; Miss
Russ. Mrs. e. c.. Russ, San Antonio; Geo.
l.. Haven, New York: b. N. Williamson
and wife, Waco; c. G. White and wife,
Colorado Springs; II. A. Benton, St
Louis: Walter Wis, New York.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
HOTEL,
vELAsCo BEACH,

VELASCO BEACH,
100 Yards from Surf's Edge,
" Miles from Houston on l.. and e.. N.
and Veasco Terminal Railroads:
Open from Jnne 10 to Sept. 10.
, Most Delightful Summer Resort on tho
Cult Coast.
CELLENT BATHING AND FISHING.
DOL. INVIGORATING GULF BREEZE.
now is THE TINE TO SECURE ROOMS.
or further particulars please address
MURISON & MALIN.
Hotel Bristol Houston. Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
1. md G. N. flushed.

Palestine, Texas, July 1.-THE Inter.
national and Great Northern company is
doing a rushing business, all the rolling
stock available has besn pressed into use
and men are working double time.
Passenger traffic has been quito heavy
for the past several days.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
snntn NE pridge purncd.

Denton, Texas, July 1.-THE Santa Fe
railroad bridge over Trail creek, south
west of here, was burned last night, the
accident forcing the Santa Fe to use the
Texas and Pacific and Missouri, Kansas
and Texas tracks from Fort Worth to
Gainesville. The bridge has been rebuilt
today
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
ESPECIAL ATTENTION TO LITTLE
E0I KG

Is paid at the Texas Colorado chautauqua,
and mothers can attend the weekly excur-
sions into the mountains, daily lectures
and entertainments with feeling OF ease.
knowing their precious darlings VIII DO
looked after and entertained and In
structed II desired.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
An Error Corrected.

h. have special wagons for collection of
ccaGE from PRIV ATE RESIDENCES for
outroing trains: also FOR delivery to pri-
II residences in the city. We are on duty
ali hours. WE NEVER SLEEP. Tele-
ma orders from private residences receive
cial attention. Phone IS.
HOUSTON TRANSFER co.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
HOTEL ARRIVALS,

At the Tremont--G. A. Adams: kan
sas City; Mrs. P. A. Nicely NJ NJ cam
and son. smithville: D. McReynolds, hous-
ton; F. p. Holland. Dallas; w. n. Breed
ing, New Orleans; Thad G. Bell, Houston
J. f. 6tanholtze. st. Louis; L. beanman'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
BIDS ASKED.

trps, billiard, president OF the board
Ans,, ees OF the deaf and dumb asylum
al renal n, Is advertising for bids for gem
m. 'pa'rS and new work on that institu-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
sEALy HOSPITAL MANAGERS.

The new board OF managers oil the John
seaiy hospital met yesterday IL consists
OF DR.. J. p. Cooke. George sealy. b. NJ.
Giibough and C. H. Hughes. The board
is made M OF two representatives from
the city and two appointed by the State
regents. These four elect NTH member.
The first business transacted was me
election OF Colonel ]. D. skinner as me
fifth member of the board. DR.. Cooke
was elected president Of the hospital ooara
and Mr.. Giibough vice president.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
SEWER BoND INJUNCTION SUIT.

There is no prospect for the dismissal
of the suit of Williamson and other tax
payers against the city restraining the
issue of 100000 of sewer bonds. II that
suit is an impeachment 10 the settlement of
the sewer plant matter, the old question
of whether or not the city shall acquire
its own sewer plant is likely to be I'M
settled for some time to come.
John c. Walker the attorney represent
ing the plaintiffs in the suit against The
city, was seen today by Post re-
porter and asked II any appeals had been
made to him to have the suit dismissed.
He laughed heartily, and said there had
been lots of talk going on, but no agree
ment of any kind had been reached. Mr..
Walker has been in correspondence with
the authorities at Austin, and while he
does not desire to be quoted he intimated
that the bonds would not be registered
even IL the suit were dismissed.
While the reporter and Mr.. Walker We're
talking May6r Jones came up, and In
half serious, half jocular tone remarked:
II understand you are going to have that
suit dismissed
II will have the suit dismissed when
ever the plaintiffs instruct me TO that
end " replied the attorney. 'Ine names OF
about twenty-five taxpayers are signed 10
the petition, and if they desire proceed
ings stopped of course the suit VIII be
Withdrawn. AT present | do not know OF
their intention TO have such action taken
Further conversation with Mr. Walker
uroughi out the fact that he Intends to ~
sIaitute proceedings to compel the city To
return to the citizens the amount OF taxes
collected since 1897 on sewer bonds that
we're never issued. The good people OF
Galveston, rich and poor alike. have been
paying taxes for year or TWO on these
bonds, although the bonds nave not YET
been registered or sold
The city felt so sure that 100000 OF
sewer bonds would be issued that II went
to work and levied tax In advance to
create a sinking fund as required by law.
Ii 30 happened that the bonds have not
been issued yet, but the tax has been col
lected with regularity Just the same III
is this tax, amounting to 10 cents on the
800 OF valuation, that Attorney walker
saws he is going to have returned TO the
people. The petition will be filed as soon
as the names OF a sufficient number OF
taxpayers 10 sustain the suit nave been
secured.
In the meantime II looks as II the good
money paid out for sewer arbitration is TO
go for naught.
Some people assert that sewer BONDS
shall never be issued here until the con-
stitution is complied with and the matter
submitted to vote Of the taxpayers, Ine
| city of Houston had an election yesterday
for the issuance of $500. 900 OF sewer bonds
and 1t carried by large majority
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13

y,m., =. NATIONAL ENcAMpMENT.
, furnishes formation on the subject will
/, All. w. os =, D. chesbrough, A. O,
l'nss. 81. Lon,. aaila- Pennsylvania Short
Fused 70 him - reply to inquiries ad-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
ISLAND CITY NEwSITEMS
The Rice Farm Experiment Is Successful
So Far.
ARTESIAN WATER BEATS CANAL SYSTEM
suRnce of Bonds for sewers WIN
Not he Withdrawn.

Galveston, Texas. July Ia. viterbo OF
Lake Charles, La, who has charge of the
rice plantation at Deep Water. on the Gall
weston, Houston and Northern railroad.
near Houston, is in the city. He is stop
ping ont at the beach with his family.
This morning he was seen at the office
of Lawrence v. Elder, the artesian we'll
borer.
What we are doing at Deep Water is
merely experimental" said MIR. Viterbo
I'VE are going to determine first whether
the artesian water is suitable for rice cul-
tivation and IL IL is and we find we can
get water In sufficient quantity we will go
tensive scale At present we, have only
one well sunk. 1t is Of eight-inch diameter
and we struck watel--a good, strong flow
at 1856 feet. With tho water from this
well We have irrigated forty acres. We
thought that sufficient to demonstrate
water all agree with rice. So for the rice
we planted is fourishing 1t seems to be
In excellent condition. but 1t will be the
latter part OF August or the beginning of
September before the whole story is told. :
Have you any doubt as 10 the success
of the enterprise?" the reporter asked.
"As far az We have progressed every
thing has been favorable and We have no
doubt in the world OF complete success.
Not only that. but We believe that irriga-
ton by artesian we'll Will becheaper than
by the pumping and canalization system.
This, OF course, depends upon getting the
requisite amount of water by means OF ar
tesian wells. My observation is that the
artesian water In this coast country here
is excellent for rice irrigation. Water
makes rice and II we can get enough of 1t
by wells think there will be no difficulty
in making crops"
How much land have you at Deep
Water?"
I'VE have leased 1000 acres. II we are
satisfied with the result of the experiment
on the forty acres now in cultivation we
will have from 1900 to 5000 acres in Guilt
Walton next year"
Mr.. Viterbo then asked many questions
as TO the flow of water from the artesian
wells al Alta Iona whether there had
been any diminution In the supply, etc
1T is my belief" Mr.. yiterbo said. that
these lands between Galveston and Hous-
ton are especially adapted to rice. You
have about the same kind of soil. the
same temperature and the same general
conditions that we have in Louisiana.
Mr.. Viterbo was asked how long he had
been In tho rice business.
Eleven years" he replied 81 am the
general buyer OF the Lake Charles Rice
Milling company and have rice farm OF
1000 acres near Beaumont"
Who is interested with you in this
project at Deep Water2"
My brother. j Viterbo, L. Kaufman.
who is a very worthy man. and j. A. Bell
of the J. A. Bell Lumber company. all OF
Lake Charles"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13
The New York, Texas and Mexican (ths

The New York, Texas and Mexican tune
Macaroni) will come through from Victoria
TO Houston this evening, and, commencing
tomorrow morning, will run IT'S trains
on schedule time The only interruption
II encountered, and TO which 1t had to
succumb, was at the crossing of the Brazos
river near Richmond, and the moods at
thai point having gone down, there is
no longer any obstacle in the prosecution
of its business.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-13

AS stated in yesterdays Post, the Mis-
souri,. Kansas and Texas railroad is open
for freight and passengers from end to
end of its road, and did rushing business
in all departments yesterday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-04-21
FIGHT FOR SPEAKERSHIP
Iowan Likely to Weld Gavel
During Coming Session.
TWO CANDIDATES FOR THE SEAT.
congressman Henderson and Hepburn
Prominent In The Race for the Vacated
Observation-Disclosures That the Dubuque
Man VIII Have the FUN Iowa Delega-
tion--Hun Not a Candidate.

Dies MONIES, April s1.-Iowa has two
full dedged candidates for the speaker.
ship, vacated by Thomas B. Reed, who
has become the head of New York
law firm. A Dubuque special says that
Hepburn says he will support Hender-
son and Henderson's friends here are
confident he will have the full Iowa
delegation. AS he is chairman of the
committee on rules and next to the
speaker his nomination would be nat
ural.
From Clarinda, the home of Hep
burn, it is claimed he has the solid sup
port of Iowa. Captain Hull of Des
Moines, chairman of the military COM
mittee, says he will not be candidate.
Politicians here say no Iowa congress
man is entitled to claim solid delega-
ton. No conference has ever been held
by the delegation ON the subject and
until it is held nothing can be known.
Hepburn and Henderson will make
strong efforts for the delegation and it
is expected the unit rule will prevail,
giving a solid delegation to the man
with majority.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-04-21
"a1an In Black. In George Case

CANTON, O., April 2l.-The defense
for Mrs George yesterday put on the
stand a witness that testified that she
saw man in a long black macintosh
and cape, wearing a white sailor hat.
passing her house, which is one Of the
routes from the Althouse home to the
center of the city, soon after the shoot
ing of Saxton. This evidence was in.
tended to follow in the claim of sthe
man in black" that was seen approach
ing the Althouse home by one of the
witnesses who testified Wednesday.
Newton George, the 17-year-old son Of
the accused, was put on the stand to
testify as to the intimate relations he
had witnessed between his mother and
Saxton. Quite number of court rec
ords were introduced in evidence. The
closing hour of the day indicated that
the defense had nearly concluded it's
case
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-04-21
iowa Postmasters Confer.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, April 21.-Twen-
ty-fve postmasters of first class offices
and number of others attended the
first annual meeting of Iowa postmas-
tiers held here yesterday. A number of
subjects relating to the postal service
were discussed and resolutions were
adopted favoring modification of the
civil service rules which would give
young men who have been employed as
messengers some advantages in exami-
nations and favoring infexibility of the
8-hour law as applied to carriers. OFF,
GERS for the ensuing year were elected
as follows: President, w. S. Garner.
Clinton; secretary, O. M. Junkin, Fair
field; >executive committee, Palm Of
Mount Pleasant, Lee of Ottumwa and
Saint of Marshalltown. They will have
power to arrange program and fix the
place and date of next meeting.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-04-21
Deputies Arrest str,kar.

OZARK. Ark, April 2l.-This morn
ing number Of miners attempted to go
to work at the Denning mines, but
were prevented by number Of union
lists who intimidated, abused and threat.
ened them. The manager of the mines
called upon the sheriff to assist to ouell
the riot and he promptly responded by
sending half a dozen deputies, who after
considerable trouble succeeded in ar
resting eight of the union men. The
wives of the union men cheered the men.
arrested and said: "Stand by your
rights. There was con siderable excite
ment, but no blood was shed.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-04-21
Evidence Against McFariand.

Dies MONIES, April 2l.-In the trial
of ex-Secretary of State Mcfarland
yesterday the afternoon was devoted to
the argument of legal points. Three
witnesses were examined, testifying
they worked for less than the wage
allowed by the executive council, pay
ing the difference to Mcfarland at his
request. The defense objected to all
this testimony, holding that McFar-
land did not fix the wages of clerks.
After along argument on points Of law
after the introduction of this testimony
the matter was submitted to Judge
Holmes aud court adjourned.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-04-21
IOWA is NOW CLEAR OF DEBT.
Warrants Are Redeemed and Treasury
Enjoys Novelty of a Surplus.

Warrants Are Redeemed and Treasury
Enjoys Novelty of Surplus.
Dies MONIES, April 21.-The clerks in
the state treasurer's Office yesterday
were busy paying off the interest bear
ing state warrants that were called in
for redemption. The amount of the
call footed up 100000. Nearly all of
the warrants were presented and paid.
Some $4,000 or 100000 have not yet
been presented. This is the month Of
heavy revenue receipts and the treas
ury not only has funds to pay off the
remaining warrants outstanding, but
has a good surplus in addition amount
ing to 100000. with large number of
counties yet to hear from. The state of
Iowa is new out IF debt and for the
first time in nearly three years the state
treasury enjoys q surplus.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-04-21
Blaze on Blaclswe,r. Island.

New YORK, April PA fire broke
out in the hospital of the penitentiary
on Blackwelps island yesterday after
noon and did damage to the value Of
about $4,000. The hospital was located
in the southern end of the penitentiary
and when the flames We're discovered
the convicts in the place were allowed
to pass out onto the island. There
were We're IL men and six women in
the hospital at the time, but they were
quickly removed from danger.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-04-21
Third Nebraska ut Augusta,

AUGUSTA. Ga, April al.-Colonel
Victor Vifquain with his Cuban heroes
arrived at Camp Mackenzie yesterday
ind the Third Nebraska is encamped at
the place formerly occupied by the First
Maryland. The health of the regiment
is excellent. only two men being left
sick behind, Lieutenant Cumming of
Company f and Lieutenant Turren of
Company III.