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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-27

MID LIE AGED German woman wants situa-
tion as cock or housekeeper, would leave
city; no washing wanted. Address X. A..
1908 Main stree- Fort Worth, Texas. q
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WANTED TO BUY,

$500 FOR W aud q soda mint gum coupons
Forest Mfg. Co. li0i Dallas avenue. 80
LIFE INSURANCE policies bought for cash
or loaned on. II. r. Monsheld. go Main
street. Houston Texas. II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-27

SITUATION wanted by a young colored
woman to cook or do light house work
good reference. Call at 9li Cleveland 81. %
work Apply at 1909 Ruthyen street q
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-27

SITUATION WANTED--Two good all-round
cooks. or one single TO do general house,
WAN1lsD--A nome by a nice, respectahl,
wldow vita one child; is willing 10 hell
with light homework references exchanged
Address $40, this Office.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-27

WE ARE Headquarters for tents awnings
daea etc send for price. Rattmann &
Kneeiand Houston. Texas "
wANTFD--Eyerv one VINO is AFFLICTED with
tifter or eczema 10 know that they need not
suffer longer with these terrible diseases
unless they prefer e 90 So tor ,ne npw s
speedy cure All itcling and burning in
stantly relieved; curi follows within two
"a Ave weeks s-ouu &c size &c; i2-ource.
81 20 nostpaid II. B. Jones Discoyerer
DALAI Texas l-l-sJ
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-27

W ANTED--T5 buy pure water spaniel or
black aud tan pup; state age aud prics; 6s27.
this Office u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-27

wANTED-Agents 10 seil Gold. Aluminum
and other fast selling novelties. Send 70
our latest catalogue Of money makers. The
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-27
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR SALE--Si0 a month a new, beautiful
four-roon cottage, two lots, arteslap water,
new fence one block from street car. WIN
Peacnck. Houston Heights, or Dr. j. G,
Bee c 1907 Texas avenue
CASH BARGAINS for sale Lots and : IN
block 90 l. b. Sweeney addiu6n also one
are fronting 1875 feet on south Inc OF Har-
risburp road: terms cash submit bids Tor
same TO VIM. c. Timmns. assignee OF b;
L. Carton.
FOK sALE-segen-r room two-story house. lot
5Cyl00. cistern, $ll50 2Sls 81. EMANUEL. !
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-27

MUST be SOLD next week--Tvo ero 1000,
,uii leather top bugges. solid panel backs
leather boot. padded seat ends. nun silver
Trimmed Ii 1870; three side spring fuil.
iI ",ns wheel buckeoards. only S2i co; one
rap, value $4,000. only Sis. 90: one family
lack, extension TOP and brake, s6s o.. one
me full leather TOP ladies' phaeton. only
soo 10, one fancy shell body extension tor
surrey, only $50. 90; one fancy Tan icather,
trimmed surrey, only SIS 90. snap seldom
oonered; get your choice before sold Emil
Baumearten, Schulenburg. Texas %
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WANTED--Work such as carriage driving
porter In drug store or grocery; will work
around private house. Address or call
l4l3 Prairie avenue. back yard. 20
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16
THE YUKON CLEAR.
noat. Can Nos Reach Dawson aud MANI
Headed That WAY.

Port Townsend. Wash. June ia-The
upper Yukon river is now open for navi'
cation and the steamer Flora. which left
Dawson May e5. arrived at White Horse
June q One Of the passengers William
Allen Of Seattle. who arrived ON the
steamer Alki. reports the Yukon river
open for navigation at Dawson ON May
Il. nine days later than last year Tho
trip was made without difficulty until
Lake March was reached. where the Ice
had 10 be- cut in order to get through It,
He reports AZ loaded scows at Tagish.
Between Tagish and Bennett 90 more
.cows passed. AL loaded and bound Tor
Dawson
Since the big fire Dawson Is a scene
of business activity. sawmills running
dav and night. but unable to supply th'
demand for lumber Every man who
can drive a nail has secured employ
ment The season Is somewhat back
ward this year and the result OF Thu
cleanup did not commence until shor
time before the Allen started out III
saws what little is known Of the CLEANUP
is most satisfactory and claim owner
are iubilant Many predict the outpu
Of gold this year viii far exceed the OK
pectation Of the most sanguiue.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16

Mr.. Bland throughout the country have
been notified Of the funeral arrange
ments.
kilograms Of coincidence have been
received from many prominent persons
and from messages many will attend
the funeral
Mr. Bland was an uncomTromising
Silver Democrat and on account Of his
strong leaning TO the white metal was
Justly called Silver Dick Bland He
was considered a possibility for the presi
dental nomination az the Democratic
national convention az Chicago in 1885
until Bryan delivered his famoui
speech,
Then his friends slated him for Bry.
ans running mate. but Democrat
deemed II advisable 70 select an eastern
man.
Mr. Bland was man Of sterling
worth and a man Of high sense Of honor
He had held many offices Of trust II
Missouri and was twice a member o
congress. holding a seat at the time o
his death
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16
FOR SABINE PASS.
Contract Lot for Dredging aud Improv'
Ing the Hay There.

INK Ahf nay Ah'A'
New Orleans, June 1.-Two large
government contracts We're awarded
here. the bids being opened at the Office
Of the United States engineer Major
James b Quinn one was for dredging
and improving Sabine Pass, Tex, and
the Rittenhouse-Moore Dredging com.
pany Of Mobile was successful with q
bid of ~ cents per cubic yard One
hundred aud thirty-fye thousand dol
lars is available for the work. The
other contract was for operating ma
chinery and power house for improving
Bayou Plaquemine, Henry r. Worth
ington Of Wilmington. Del. got thi
contract with bid OF 500. 500, and go
IL by sheer luck aad a bad mistake. OH
Elevator company of Chicago and New
York sent their bid by telegraph offer
ing 10 do the work for sol. 800. sayinl
that by mistake sealed proposals hal
been sent to Chicago instead Of New
Orleans About 100000 is availabl
for this contract
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16

Little Rock. June i5 The state crop
report issued says During the past
week the weather was favorable for the
cultivation and growth OF crops. The
farmers have taken advantage Of the
favorable conditions and have put their
crops In fine condition. When they
have been properly cultivated the crops
made rapid growth aud me looking
we'll The harvesting OF wheat and oats
has begun. aud viii be- general tho com.
ing week. In some localities wheat Is
thin on the ground, but the quality Is
good Oats have been injured some by
rust In some sections. but the yield will
Boz good. while In others the prospects
are not very aatteriug. Corn Is doing
well Ia most sections Potatoes viii
yield fair crop Fruit will be- short
, Berries are abundant In many sections
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16
WILL BE DISSOLVED.
southwestern Burcau Closed by the EE-
ecutive Hoard at ~. Louis.

NuuthMestfth hhNfAh tf'sNH ~ ~
ecutive Hoard ut ~. Louis.
ST Louis. June ia--At meeting Of
the executive officers Of the southern
lines. it was determined 10 take steps
for the dissolution Of the southwestern
bureau. Previous TO this meeting the
execution board decided 10 abolish the
conference committee on and after
Sept. !. and the attitude Of the southern
Pacific road in sending a notice Of
withdrawal and demanding the return
Of is deposit. now leads 10 a dissolution
Of the bureau
A meeting Of traffic managers Is called
at headquarters here on the second
Tuesday in July when the executive
officers will be- assembled here for a
monthly conference on the general sit
uation. with one or more members Of
the interstate commerce commission.
Traffic men will then adopt a plan foi
a bureau information in charge of
secretary, and IL will be known as th'
southwestern freight committee, similar
in aims and. purposes 10 the trans
mississippi committee. II also proposed
to keep up the southwestern weighing
aud inspection bureau.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16
ITALY WlTHoRAWs.
WIN Not Demand Hay or Port from
the Chinese Empire.

the Chinese Empire.
Rome, June Is Tho Marquis Viscot-
Ii Venosta. minister Of foreign affairs,
has finally announced that the govern
ment has resolved 90 abandon all the
schemes Of the previous cabinet for
territorial expansion in China and to
withdraw the demands which have been
made upon the Pekin government for
the cession Of San Nun bay on the same
terms A. those under which Germany
secured possession Of Kiao Chou bay.
Italian uade In China Il so ridiculously
small as 10 furnish no sensible pretexi
for the demand OF a bay, port, or even
a mere coaling station In China NJ
steamship flying the Italian Tag has
ever been seen In Shanghai where YES
sells Of other nations are arriving every
day The solitary Italian colonist IN
China is retail shipchandlor. win
keeps "a small store AZ Tien-rsin, Will,
the only Italian consular representative,
r. a clerk In an English house Of bust
ness at Shanghai
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16
RICHARD BLAND DEAD.
Passes Away Peacefully After Thir-
ty-TwO Hours Sleep.
FUNERAL SATURDAY.
The Body Of the Congressman WIZ Lie
IN State and BE Inferred With
i.asonic IIonors In the
Town Of Lebanon.

Lebanon. No June Ia -Cougressman
Richard T. Bland is dead The end
came at $3.50 o'clock this morning after
a sleep Of ~ hours His death was
peacefully and without apparent suffer
ing. The family is Frustrated with
grief and the community bcreayed
The funeral will take place here at
4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Mr.
BANDS remains viii be placed in the
opera house tomorrow aud lie in state
for "a hours. The funeral viii be con-
ductel by the Masonic order and all
ministers Of Lebanon will be present 70
assist
Private Secretary Bell. has notified
the clerk Of the house Of representatives
Of Mr.. Bland's death, requesting him 70
appoint a committee of members TO at
tend the funeral Prominent friends Of
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16

Galveston. June i5-Captain Jere-
miah n Sawyer. for the past 80 years
agent Of the Mallory Steamship compa-
ny at Galveston. died at Mystic, Conn.
Captain Sawyer was 20 years old He
was closely identified with and contrib
uted In a large measure ~ the success VI
the Mallory line. He brought 20 Gal
weston the first Mallory steamer that
ever came here lie diedin the town in
which he was born He went TO Con
necticut two months ago 10 spend III,
summer. He died from heart failure
He will b. buried In Connecticut
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16

Quirlan. Tex, June ia little 9.
year-old child OF George Thomson, a
farmer living three miles west Of here,
was drowned in a small pool near his
house. Tn, child had followed its
mother 20 the cowpen and while she
We milking 10 played about She miss
ed il and on going IN search found IL in
the pool hoa,ingou aa topof the water.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16

Rock Springs, Edwards County,
Texas, June 9Th, 1899 Editors
Eagle: We get the Weekly Ea-
gle" promptly every Monday, and
the writer is heartily amused al
the efforts Of your people to rig up
fans, etc, 20 alleviate the hot
weather. Here we have no need
for such articles as fans, umbrellas,
etc The climate up-to-date has
been refreshingly cooland pleasant;
ALWAYS a delightful breeze blowing.
The nights are exceedingly cool
and we al hustle for cover beior,
morning. Splendid rain yesterday
and last night-in fact a perfect
jownpour. Every scrub and tree
il benefited making the scenery
b,autiinl and green beyond meas
ure. Wish you sweitering Editors
could get a breath of thismountain
air and could see the beautiful
scenry on these mountain sides
| am delighted with the country
and also the people. Find every.
body social and agreeable. No
grumblers. All hustlers and
besides they don't forget the old
aid adage that all.work and no
play makes Jack a dull boy" We
have picnics, fish frolics, maifest,
etc. etc. Everybody puts the
big skillet on and oh what a grand
time we have. / am acquainted
with almost everybody in Edwards
county already aud don't want any
more cotton country IN mine. ] see
vast ilocks OF goats and sheep, and
herds of sleek. fat cattle and hors-
%. No freedmen here, but few
Mexioans who live IN what We call
Mexico" a certain part Of the
town. The Mexican men shear
goats and sheep and also art a.
herdsmen. The Mexican women
wash, iron and do all kinds Of work
in town.
Plenty ofgame here such as deer.
wild Turkeys, quail, doves, etc, and
in the canons are vast drove. of
"paccaries, specie Of Wild hog
These latter are rather dangerous
to tackle, ! am told, and have great
long iushes protruding from their
mouths. Col Roosevelt hunted
them here years ago. | went 10
/ kerryille, Texas, a few weeks ago
in a "prairie schooner" or double
decker wagon and enjoyed the trip
immensely.
We areall getting fatand healthy
mp here and don't want toreturn ns
yet at least ] hear great deal of
the big "raitlers' hereabouts but
as YET have seen only one. Papa
KILLED a big one on the Nueces riv.
er and brought his rattles home.
must close for fear viii worry
You. ! can't forget my friends al
Bryan but must give the palm to
'hls country for GOODNESS, health
aud sport. Your Friend,
WILLIAM Arson.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16

Bombay, June Is The riots which
broke out last week in the Tinnevelly
district Of the Madras presidency be-
tween the Marayaras and Nullars on the
one hand and the Shamri on the other
are assuming alarming proportions
They have already spread over an area
of1OO square miles Several more large
villages have been burned almost under
the eyes Of the troops who were sum.
moned from Trichonopoy. The soldiers
scarcely succeeded In saving the lives Of
the villagers. The risings and burnings
continue
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16

Washington. June i5.-As a result Of
the understanding recently arrived at
between Spanish Minister d'Aroos and
our authorities, It Is expected that the
Madrid officials will at an early day
select a commissioner 10 reopen negotia-
tons with Aguinaldo for the release Of
the Spanish prisoners held by the insur-
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16
venezuelan Arbitration Commission.

Paris, June H. The first formal meet
ing Of the Venezuelan arbitration com.
mission opened this morning. The
arbitrator. counsel and others were 70.
ceived by Miuistero of Foreign Affairs NJ.
Delcasse IN the apartment in which the
tribunal will sit A large colored mar
Of the disputed territory hangs on thu
wall and on the right of the arbitrator
was a smaller map.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16
rhlr,y.two Victim. Burlsd.

New Richmond, Wis June H. -Thir'
ty-two new graves We're made Wednes'
day In the two little cemeteries at oppo'
site sides Of the town A constant line
Of funerals passed up the street I'll day
long. 30 being held from the two church.
"a left standing. There Is still O. large
number Of unburied dead and but for
the fact that large number Of collins
failed 20 arrive the number Of funerals
would have been close 10 90
The injured are all doing extremely
we'll
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16

Washington. June 10 The navy de-
partmeut has directed the sale Of six
vessels which were purchased for the
use Of the navy just before the war, and
are now found 20 be Of no further ser
vice. The following are the boats and
their appraised value The Governor
Russell and the East Boston. ferryboats,
ESQ. 900 each. the Vulcan. repair ship.
5000 the Enquirer, yacht SEQ, OO0i
the Scipio collier, 5000 auI the
Niagara, a SEXTON ship. ESQ. co.,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16

Corsicaaa Tex. June 10 While en-
gagged with other workmen at work on
a storage tank az the refinery. james
Murphy was seriously injured by q
scaiiold timber falling on him. There
was no bones broken. fortunately but
the man was fearfully bruised.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16

Guthrie. O. T., June To- Lightning
strucl. the residence Of james Klock,
near Ella, tearing the house TO pieces
und seriously iniuring the entire family
II seven persons Two daughters are
terribly burned and viii die.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16
Lawyer william. Dying.

New York. June 10 Norman viii
linms. the well known Chicago lawyer
and capitalist is at the point Of death
AT his summer home, Little Board Head
Rye Beach. n. II Mr. Williams has
been sufferer from Bright's disease for
three years. Since April when he went
10 Rye Beach he has been failing grad.
ually. and advices 20 friends In Chicago
Wednesday night were 20 the effect that
he was only occasionally conscious aud
his condition was extremely critical
Mr.. Williams has been a member Of the
Chicago for upwards Of IS years He is
6s wears old In addition 10 Mrs Will
lams ami sou. Norman Williams, Jr..
who are At the sick mans bedside. the
family consists OF Miss Mary W and
another daughter, Laura Norman, who
married Major General Wesley Merritt.
Of the United States army. in London
last October.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16
Tho rre.ldsnt Invita-.

San francisco June Is. The Ohio
society If California, has sent 10 Pres.
iaent Mckinley au invitation engraved
ON a plate Of gold asking him tobecomo
the guest Of the organization in this
city. The society IA already raising a
fund for the entertainment and IL Is
generally believed the chief executive
viii visit the Pacific coast later in the
year.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16

Galveston. June l5--The big FIVE
mastsd schooner Governor Ames was
seized by D,puty United States Marshal
Wood. the vessel having been liboled by
tho Key West Salvage and Towing com
pany,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16

Kosse. Tex, June Ia Oscar Owens
living two miles west of here was shot
and killed at his home. Dan Whitlow,
a neighbor Of his. has been arrested
charged with the killing.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16

New York, Juue 10. - Mrs. Julia
Capen wOodford, wife Of General Stew
art l.. woodford. former United States
minister to Spain, died here Of Enght's
disease.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16

Madrid. June i5 The senate has
adopted the bill ceding the Caroline IS
lands. the Lldrones and the Pelew
islands 20 Germany.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16
sems cnb,n. bod AnnetalIon.

Santiago. June j-The Independent
ella Is Publishing a number of signed ar
ticles from prominent Cubans advocat-
ing annexation b the United States
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16

jackson, June Is John Heidrick. Is
years old. farm hand. who murdered
james NJ Lail and attempted 10 kill h.s
employers wife in 1905, was hanged
here.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16

Colombo, Ceylon, June Is - The
United States transport Hooker which
sailed from New York ON May for Ma
Mia, has arrived here.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-16
INSURGENTS RETREAT.
They Go several Miles to E.ss'Ps tee
ishmsnt from Americans.

They Go Several Miles 10 lsStpc 1s-
ishmsnt from Americans.
Manila, June Ia The Filipinos have
reiterated several miles southwark after
Tuesdays engagement to the strongly
fortified town of linus.
The shellingof the American warships
drove the rebels from BAcoor 30 the
Americans control several more miles Of
coast General Lawton with his stan
and a troop Of the Fourth cavalry start
ed TO ascertain the nature Of the insur-
gents position. He rode five lies
along the coast 10 Bacoor witho dis
covering the enemy. He found Y flown
full Of white flags o'Npt there| ere No
soldiers there. Tn, Y'wen d chill
dren who had fed TO I y 200 during
the bombardment were ~ n IN ih'
ruins Of their homes Th,f iells has
almost knocked the town q aces
Several hundred women children
came into the American III for refug
and the road from Bacoor( "a coyere'
all day long with persons foot and II
carts, driving animals nd carryini
goods ON their heads
The appearance Of the lttlefeld test
fled TO the iierceness Of the lighting Tn
trees along the river between the line
are almost torn down by bullets. TIL
American officers estimate that 100 II
surgents were killed and that 800 WEI
wounded during the engagement
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-16

Very few women know how to cry
properly" said cod-blooded observer,
but Il they realized how potent tears
are as weapon they would spare no
pains In learning 10 shed them graceful
ly. As rule. brunettes cry much bet
ter than blondes. I call to mind. for in
stance, pretty little woman who was 4
litigant In court some years ago, and
who wept when certain portion of the
testimony was reached. AS the critical
moment approached her eyes began to
swim. They seemed to grow larger and
darker. and they took on wistful and
appealing look that made every man in
the jury box feel as II lie wanted to
climb right out and hit the plaintiff
with a club. Her lips We're quivering.
and presently two great tears rolled
softly down her cheeks. That settled it..
l was foreman OF the jury. and we were
exactly q minute and n half In giving
her a verdict. Now. II that had hap
pened TO some other woman, equally
worthy, but of lighter complexion, the
chances are her nose would have turned
pink and her eyes would have assumed
4 slightly int!amed appearance that
would have been-er-vcrE- damaging to
her cause. If she had SMILED, as they
usually do, | can't say what the result
might have been. y woman who can cry
artlsticaliy can have anything she
wants. I'm surprised it amt taught, like
DelSarte movements"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-16
Maine Victims Remembered,

The observance of the anniversary OF
the blowing up OF the battleship Maine,
which occurred just year ago yester-
day. occurred In Havana. being con-
Quoted by the Americans. Owing To the
refusal OF Mgr. Santandcr bishop OF
Havna TO permit Rev. Thomas Sher-
man to say prayers In tile cemetery
where the victims OF that terrible out
rage lie, the ceremonies were deprived
OF their religious character to Il great
extent. and limited to the military and
naval ceremony. the decorations OF the
neglected graves by the ladies' OF IIa-
vana. and address and dIrgcs by the
bands.
Considering all things and crcum-
stances the celebration OF the day was
n fitting testimonial to the brave sail.
ors WHO forfeited their lives through
Spanish trcachcry while in II then Span-
ish port on II peaceful mission. II was
their sudden and unlocked for death
which prccipltatcd the war. which de-
Drlycd Spain of about an the posses
sions she had outside of the peninsula.
wrecked her prestige among the ma
tons, freed struggling humanity from
her tyrahn!cal power. and struck Il de-