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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02

The local railroad situation. still Sc
rlously hampered and intercepted by wash
outs, is slightly improved as compared
with yesterday.
The Southern Pacific has suffered little
or no injury by the late rains, and its line
continues open for through freight and
passenger business just as before.
In the first stage of the washouts the
Missouri Kansas and Texas experienced
some Interruptions, but they were all re-
moved yesterday and trains for the north
left on schedule. Last night everything
was reported in good working order all
along this line, and the commercial and
travelling public will welcome the infor-
nation with pleasure.
The International and Great Northern
had some washouts on its road near Pal
estine, but they have or are being re-
paired and it is expected that any gaps
there are in the line Will all be strelght-
ened out in very short time. Yesterday
the International train from the ro,th
came through TO Houston with only the
loss of few hours delay, and went out on
time las night
The condition Of the Santa Fe is lot as
satisfactory as could be desired, and the
line is not open except for local business.
Yesterday its passenger train left Houston,
but could only get as far as Somerv'lle.
What the actual damage Is beyond that
point can not yet be definitely ascertained,
as the telegraph wires are all down and
communication is cut off.
The trains of the Houston East and
West Texas were not interfered with by
the rain storm, and there is no Interrupt
ton to traffic on that road.
The San Antonio and Arkansas Pass train
left here at the usual time yesterday
but, as on the day previous, It
only went as far as Wallis, returning to
bad breaks in the track near Wallis, and 1t
Is probable a day or two will elapse be-
fore through traffic can be re-established
On that road between here and San An
.onio. A large force of men is at work,
however and it is possible the damage
nay be repaired sooner.
The New York, Texas and Mexican,
Known as the Macaroni read, has been
compelled to abandon its train service for
tho time being. as 1t is reported there are
number of soft places and small wash
5uts on the track ner Victoria and ada
'ent points. The greatest diligence ard
,ffort will be exercised to have the line in
borough working condition as soon as
possible and 1t is likely the damage re-
ulting from the floods will be wiped out
,y tomorrow or Tuesday.
The Houston and Texas Central has sus-
aimed very serious loss, but still its trains
IN daily between Houston and Hemp
tead and between Austin and Chappell !
I'LL The main damage suffered by the
,ad has occurred between Bryan and
Iearne Pine creek Lost creek and other
treams in the section of Navasota are
n a rampage, washing away several small
ridges and submcrgng the track in many |
laces to depth of four or five feet. The
3razos near Hampstead is raging tor
emit and no trains can venture to Nava-
ota. It Is not known when through traf-
c will be resumed, hut the line can not
e thoroughly reopened for business in less
han five days.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
THE RED MEMS PICNIC.

800 Parade on July 4 and Pro
ra mme ut the Grounds.
Red Mems parade on July viii
wiz 4om Congress and San Jacinto street
~ m, with Brigadier General j. r
. - acting as grand marshal, assisted
!, E4SiOwens, Jules Hirsch, George Glass
ah{, anderson, j. G. Blackburn, j. B
iklktn6 Ed Wiess, H. P. Thomas, e. v
Ards aides and Albert Osborne, color
rer,
~ order of the parade will be:
Brave bearing American flag
Mpted Police, Chief of Police, with
j, sS Staff.
ssal and Visiting Sachems and Past
b Sachems and Officers and Chiefs.
sunted Pappose indulging in innocent
pastime.
i Historical Scene-Float.
Red Men in Costume.
I Torreador, Piccadors, Mattadors.
/ Indian La Crosse Players.
tfue programme at the grounds follows
ADDRESS of welcome, Past Sachem Geo.
Griggs.
fat mems race, Indian umbrella.
stout ladies' race. first and second prizes.
sappoose race, male, two prizes.
2appoose race, female, two prizes.
3acktrace, boys under 16 years.
1ekFrace. boys over 16 years.
l4d&s' foot race, is years and over.
Running jumps, over 16 years.
2fAn4ing jumps, over 16 years.
43kX jumps, over l6 years.
i3ren's games OF all kinds.
Z'# fight, Georgia CLASSIC and John
chief scrappers.
Ae ia crosse, teams under the cap
N of the Last of the Mohecans and
~ Jack OF the Horse Marines.
~ popular Red Man, prize, razor, mug
$s4pp.
6{Gest family on the grounds.
1N Popular lady on the grounds.
f shot on grounds.
zIees will be awarded the best dancers.
nnd will discourse sweet music dur
<&4e entire day.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
Fine Paintings.

A ounT icalest and most striking por-
ss15fTexn.pited in Houston is a full
Hoil portrait of Miss Winnie Davis,
liter Of the Confederacy," from the
~ Mr.. E. A. Filleau, the noted New
prtrait and figure painter.
few months Mr.. Filleau viii make
hdquarters at II. A. Hitcheler's
@lery, on Main street. where the
~ may now be seen.
picture represents Miss Davis sit
a sofa by an open window. bathed
ood Of mellow light. which streams
window and rests like bsnediction
per, She Is In the act OF tuning a
>lin, and gazing sadly and pensively
portrait of her iIlustrious father,
appears dimly outlined on the page
|ook lying on an ottoman at her feet,
4ped in shadow
can almost imagine that she Is
ing OF the crushed hopes and shat
ambitions Of her father and the
fall OF his beloved Confederacy. Every
Iof the Lost Cause" shpld see this
portrait OF one of the most beloved
Southern women.
work of art it is masterpiece and
poem fayorably considered by art
IN other cities. II was painted from
Isl photo Of Miss Davis. taken by
q Sanford Of New York City,
|ther grand portrait by Mr. Filleau'
Il OF an old man with silvery hair and
sitting IN a high backed chair. lean
p cane.
epresents a man Of great strength OF
Ever with Intelligence beaming from
ieaiure, while the old wrinkled
stand out in such perfect relief as
lke one forget that they are painted
ID Of real,
Flileau has been commissioned and is
engaged In painting the portrait of
u Houston's pioneer business men.
!, wnen completed, will be on exhibi-
u Hiteheler's and elsewhere,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
s.P. AT SABINE PASS.
Finishing Touches to BE Put on the
Work.

Finishing Touches to BE Put on the
Work.
Beaumont, Texas July 1.-The Southern
Pacific is preparing TO put the finishing
touches on improvements on the SABINE
division between Beaumont and Sabine
Pass. Work on this track and the termi-
nails at Sabine Pass has been under way,
with occasional Interruptions, for nearly
wear. The roadbed south OF Taylors bayou
has been raised about feet, old rail and
ties replaced and the finest terminals and
wharyes in Texas constructed at the Sabine
Pass end.
Monday the Southern Pacific will begin
improving the Beaumont end of the track.
This includes the building or extensive
terminals lust south OF the Southern Pa
cifc yards, and an effort Is today being
made TO procure a crew of fifty or sixty
men to do the work. 1t will be remem-
bered that these new yards were partly
constructed about two years ago when
the Gulf and Interstate and Southern Pa
cifc were itigating over crossing. 1t
was then contended by the Southern Pa
cifc that ground at the point in contIo-
versy had been set aside and reserved for
yard purposes. and the partially construct
ed yards were extensively used when the
Southern Pacific steamers were running
TO Sabine Pass last year.
The intention now Is to put these yards
in condition equal &c those OF the main
line and the instructions are TO complete
the work just as quickly as possible.
In this connection IL can be again said
that the Southern Pacific is not spending
more than a half million in rebuilding the
track between Beaumont and Sabine Pass
for pastime. nor is Huntington inspired
by philanthropic motives. The roadbed,
track and the terminals both at Beaumont
and Sabine Pass are being put in shape
for heavy traffic, and that they will be
used for business purposes is a safe bet.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
PURCHASES EQUIPMENTS.

The Knysee Railroad Acquires the
Rolling stock of the In Porte.
g. w. Prosser OF St. Louis. represent
Ing the American Car and Foundry com
pany, was IN the city yesterday. While
here he sold to Mr.. w. w. Wilson, repre-
senting the Gulf, Beaumont and Kansas
City railway. the equipment formerly
owned by the La Porte railway The
Equipment consists of fity box cars. nifty
coal cars. six passenger coaches. three
combination coaches and two cabocses. 1t
is understood that these cars will be or.
dered TO Beaumont at once and placed
in service on the Kaysee just as soon as
they can be repainted and relettered
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
Alexander Jury discharged.

Dallas. Texas, July 1.-The Jury in the
G. H. Alexander murder case were dis
charged by Judge CENT at noon today,
after being out since Wednesday last and
unable to agree. Mr.. Alexander was at
once released from custody on $40 900
bond. 1t is not expected that the second
trial OF the case will b had earlier than
September or October next. The trial be-
gan on June ~ and consequently lasted
twenty days.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
Export Grain Rate. Adjusted.

SHeTIHdH, ISXas, jury l.-NHalrWHH GTIp'
BILE OF the Texas Grain Dealers association
has prepared letter to the railroads ask
ing for lower rates on oats to the Missis-
sippi river crossings. Relative to the rate
on grain sent to Galveston for export. Mr..
Grbble said THAT matter is settled and
the settlement accepted by the Grain Deal
ers' association. Lower rates in export
grain was not secured to Texas shippers.
but the rates given to the Kansas and
Missouri shippers were raised and matters
are now more equitabl. adjusted and Texas
age"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
AT FOREST PARK.

The Frank Readick Stock company gave
1.-The Black Crook" its initial production
at the Forest Park theater last night to
business which was very fair considering
the state of the weather. The cast was as
follows: ,
Hardyknute, a sorcerer. .....Guy Durrell
Rudolph, poor artist. .....J. I. Nicholson
Count Steinhope ....-...-..'. Leon iienry
Karl Observation-Disclosures. Charles schad
Lady Agnes ......... Miss Maud Shepard
Bertalda ........ Miss Milly Freeman
4 tania, the fairy queen, Miss Ne.te Abbott
Guilda .................. Miss Madge ERIN
Zamiel, the arch fiend .........J. Sinclair
Phantom Face ........... Harry j. Boxell
Dragon Fire ................ W. Ldyton
The production was more pleasing one
from every point OF view. The characters
were all well handled, Mr.. Durrell and
Miss Abbott appearing to especially good
advantage. Incidental to the performance
specialties of mere than usual merit were
given by Mr. Charles Schad Miss Shop
ard. Mr. Sinclair, Miss Freeman and Miss
Dietz. The work of Messrs. Schad and
Sinclair and Miss Freeman was especially
The tough ballet" and
the transformation scene were features
which made decided hits. The production
was, on the whole, very enjoyable ore
and deserved much better business than
It drew. 1t will be repeated this afternoon
and tonight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
WIRES ALL RIGHT.

To the Editor of The Post.
Please notify the public that the rains
have not interfered with the lines OF the
Postal Telegraph Cable company, and
business is being moved along with the
usual promptnese. While the wires and
poles OF other companies are Frustrated
all over the State, the Postal has not met
with single accident,
We have the finest equipment and are
giving the quickest service in the world.
j, G, witt. Manager.
Houston, Texas, July !.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
Center News Notes.

Center, Texas. June So.-A telephone
line is under construction from Center to
shelbyville, little town seven miles be-
low here. Crawford g. Co. are the parties
putting up the line. 1t will be finished by
Saturday night
Work has begun on the new brick build
ing to be occupied by Dotson Bros. Of
Nacogdoches. The property belongs to
Mr.. ]. T. Harris. Messrs Bridges g.
Freshman are the constructors.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
A railroad Rumor.

'VictorIa Advocate.
The Galveston, Brazos and Southwestern
Railway company evidently intends to
come to Victoria or pass through this
county at least. Victoria needs all the
railroads she can get and this line open
ing as 1t will great strip of virgin coun-
try between here and Galveston will be
of great benefit to Victoria and Victoria
county.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
MONKEY COTTON pIcKEns.
Lamar County Planter offered
Hulf Hundred.

Paris, Texas. July Seth Werner, a
leading long staple cotton planter of this
county, has received an offer from w.
Knight of Hazlehurst, Miss, proposing TO
ship him fifty monkeys to be used gather
Ing his crop in the fall. He offers to send
trainer along and guarantees them to
pick 125 to $50 pounds per day each. He
claims they gather cotton cleaner than
negro labor, at less than half the cost, and
pick in all kinds of weather.
They belong to the Sphagtalis species.
The males weigh Ito pounds and the fe-
males ninety. They were successfully ex-
perimented with last year at Smedes and
on other Mississippi plantations.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
HRFE HOUSTON LINES ARE YET TIED UP

The Houston and Texas Central.
the Arkansas Pass and the New York.
Texas and Mexican are all tied UP
by washouts. The damage to the
former will probably be repaired IN
Ave days, and to the two latter in
rty-eight hours.
Through traffic on the Santa Fee
is temporarily shut off by floods.
The Katy and International, both
of which suffered slight loss by the
late rain storms. sent out their
trains last night on schedule time.
The Southern Pacific, the Calves
ton, Harrisburg and San Antonio.
the Houston East and West Texas.
and other roads centering In Hous-
ton have suffered no damage from
the overflows.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
AMERICANS IN MExIco.
said that Ten Thousand Mininr
Claims Have Hecn LocntcI

Paris. Texas. July 1.--Coptain j. NJ.
Daniel. wealthy mine owner OF this city.
just returned from his Mexico silver and
copper mines on the border OF Zactacas
and Jalisco. reports that within the past
six months ten thousand American mining
claims have been located In Mexico. or
more than all of the claims previous to
that date put together. He reports q
great scarcity of labor. There Is not
enough to operate the smelling, mining
and manufacturing enterprises at present
established. The Guggenheimer & Bros,
smelling company at Aqua Callientes is
making arrangements to import 1000
Cinnamon
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
THE, SUMMER THEATERs.
Initial Production of "BlnclS Crook"
IA Decided Success.

Initial FrOdUCtiOh Oh nIHCN oH""N
"a Decided Success.
The Auditorium Stock company repeated
"St. Patrick's Eve" to fair business yes
terday afternoon and last night. The same
bill will be given again tonight.
''Queena,' the beautiful society drama
that made such hit two weeks ago, VIII
be repeated next Thursday night on ac-
count of request made by many OF the the
ater-g oers who did not have the oppor-
tupity to witness its recent production.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02

mission was asked to grant an application
permitting the company to extend Its line.
1t Is believed. however, that the road will
build to Calvert and to the south later.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
katy shop. Have resumed.

Denison. Texas, July THE Missouri,
Kansas and Texas Railway company shops,
which have been closed for the past two
months resumed work today on full time
ten hours.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
The Garbage Depnrtm.u,

Mr.. Fred Erickson. In charge OF the
garbage removing department for the city.
reports the following removals for the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02
The F. w. and n. q. Extension.

Fort Worth, Texas. July Newt NJ.
Lassiter, general attorney for the Fort
Worth and Rio crande. said today that
It was not the intention OF his road to ex-
tend from Townwood to the gulf as was
reported recently when the railroad COM
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02

When you go to Eureka Springs. Ark.
stop at the Southern Hotel. Rates are
reasonable.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-02

month Of June: Two horses, l COW,
hog, so dogs, 1856 cats, 307 rats II turkeys,
seese, % ducks. guinea, 1857 chickens,
rabbits; total, 1851.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-05

north and northwestward, capturing
large amounts of food supplies, and has
his detachmentS 10 north and eastward.
His successful movement was attended
with great difficulty because of the
character of the country, rain and heat.
He now covers our railway communica-
ton and will be supplied from Malolos.
MacArthur's column concentrated
and took up the advance on San Fer
nando at 6:30 this morning. Do not ap-
prehend sharp resistance on part of en-
envy, who will probably leave railroad
and retire i'll Il northe.tsterly direction
to north of Lawton. The destruction
of the railroad near Calumpit necessi-
tateS dependence on wagon transporta-
ton.
The enemy to the south and east of
Manila, 1900, is opposed by Il sufficient
force under Overshine and Hall. His
demonstrations thus far have beeu
properly met by these officers with
sli9hr losses. Many requests have been
received from outlying cities for protec-
ton against insurgent troops. OTIs.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-05

two members of the Nebraska rea
ment and one of the Montana killed
and Captain Albrecht, three members
of the Kansas regiment. two of the
Montana, four of the Nebraska and one
of the South Dakota wounded.
The enemy's loss was very slight.
After a short rest the advance was
continued. General Whe ZION encount-
ering the first series of enrreI chments
n,;,r san Fern lndo. Ii e rebels now
opened Il hot IRE.
Colonel Funston of the Twentieth
Kansas was Wounded. one lieutenant
was killed and four We're wounded while
leading four companies of the Kansas
regiment TO outfiank the enemy.
General Hale rushed along the road
fanking the trenches.
MANILA, MAY 5.-Major General Mae
Arthur carried San Tomas, Thursday,
after encountering strong resistance
Brigadier General Hale moved on the
cnemv's right and Brigadier General
Wheaton attacked the left i'll "A daring
charge. in which Colonel Funston again
distinguished himself. The Kansasan
WIS wounded i'll the hand and several
other officers and enlisted men Were
also wounded.
Colonel Summers, with u part OF the
Oregon and Minnesota regiments and II
gun of the Utah battery, took Maasin
on the right. resting about four miles
fromSan Fernando.
The Filipinos were retreating toward
san Isidro and it was expected that
they would make !; stand at Arayat. at
which place the whole of the rebel
forces i'll the province OF Panpanga WAS
concentrating.
1t was reported, impressed by recent
events, the FillpinoS were wayering i'll
their allegiance TO the inSurrectiou and
We're likely to assume neutral attitude.
1t seemed as though General Antonio
Luna forces were destined TO destruc-
ton within few days unless they sur
rendered or scattered.
The American army was slSillfully
posted at points of immense strategic
advantage The insurgents expected
Quingua, and had fu1rowed the entire
country beyond Quingua, with the
strongest sort of entertainments.
Instead of taking this course General
Macarthur swung toward San Tomas,
tnt route 10 WHICH WAS dllllOSI uuI)rO-
tected. General Lawton brought his
brigade il against Balsrm, from the
southeast, covering the line of retreat
ID the rebels toward the mountains and
deipriving them of a refuge upon which
they bad always counted. General
Lawton captured about 30. 900 bushels of
rice and important stores establis he'd
by the rebels.
The Spanish commissioners made an
other futile attempt for the relief of
Spaniards held as prisoners by the Fill
pinos. Their vessels advanced to the
port nearest Dagupan. Fearing to land
they sent letter to Aguinaldo, saying
they We're authorized to exchange 15,-
900 Filipinos now in the hands of the
Americans for the Spanish prisoners.
a reply was received from Senior Ma
bini, Aguinaldo's prime minister, which
was dated April 2S and which stated
that Aguinaldo was negotiating for
peace, pending which negotiations he
could not discuss the question of ex-
change of nriSonarS
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-05
DESPERATE FIGHT|NGG.
Fierce Resistance to Our Ad-
vance on San ernando.
FOUR AMERICANS WERE KILLED.
A Number Wounded. Among Them Col.
Funston-Rebels Ran From Trench to
Trench, Being Driven Ont by Our Ar

MANILA. May }, S:25 a. m.-In spite
of the peaceful overtures of their COM
missioners, the Filipinos vigorously re-
sisted the advance of General MacAr-
thurs division from Apalit toward San
Fernando. fighting desperately at long
range, after running from trench TO
trench when driven ont by the Ameri-
can artillery.
The movement commenced about 5:3U
i'll the morning General Hale's bri-
gade, consisting of FIVE gatling3, under
the command of Major Young of the
Sixth artillery, two battaiioDs Of the
Fifty-first Iowa regiment, the First Ne
braska regiment and the First South
Dakota regiment, advanced along the
road few miles west of the railway
line.
General Wheaton. with Hotchkiss
and Gatling guns, under the command
of Lieutenant Naylor of the Utah Light
artillery, mounted Oh hand cars, pushed
ahead, the Twentieth Kansas and First
Montana regiments deploying to the
right and left when feasible.
The country to be traversed proved
marshes and very unfordable streams
delaying the advance materially.
Both brighdes met with resistance,
river near San Tomas, which is aboat
eight kilometers from Apalt. The cen
ter span of the railroad bridge had
dropped into the river and the rebels
had only left Il small force TO check
Al, l.
ing the strong trenches i'll front of Cen
eral Hale.
Although the attacking force poured
a very heavy artillery and musketry fire
across the river, the enemy stubbornly
resisted for over an hour, ultimately
breaking when Major Young she1led
their left flank and then retreating along
the river bank under cover.
General Wheaton, i'll the meantime,
tried Intellectually to draw the fire of the
Fiipinos i'll the trenches east of the
track.
so soon as they discovered that the
nature of the country would permit
only IL few skirmiShes on each side of
the embankment. the rebels regained
their courage and fought desperately for
three-quarters of an hour, i'll the face of
the American volleys and rapid-fire
fusilade, until tianIed by the Montana
regiment, Then general scramble en-
sued, most of the enemy boarding trains
that were i'll reading and the others
taking the road to San Fernando, after
burning the villages of San Tomas and
Minalin.
About noon General Wheaton crossed
the broken bridge, cleared the strag-
glers out of the villages advanced
toward San Fernando. General Hale
effected crossing simultaneously, after
slight delay necessary to repair IL
stone bridge.
Our loss up to this hour (noon) was