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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-19
Amstin,n Wnter Power.

To the Editor or The Post.
Houston. Texas. November To- Refer
ring to your kind animation that Aus
tin is gradually working It's way to a
practical solution Of its water. light and
power difficulties you state that the
trouble is that the Colorado river does
not furnish sufficient water to perpetual
ly meet demands. Knowing as well do
your long and genuine kindness and per-
sonai good feeling and your fullest desire
90 uphuid the home industrial interests
throughout the state; and everybody. as
you say. in Texas is interested in this
good work, and knowing as | do technical
ly that until now Austin's water. light and
power plant has been managed and en-
gineered by persons entirely unacquainted
with what is termed the science and art
OF civil engineering, that science which
informs of the principles Of mechanics and
construction and that art which consists
OF the practical application and judicious
adaptation TO meet the several natural
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-19
The Old Enrth.

To the Editor of The Post.
Houston, Texas, November 15.-Prof.
r. Falb's prophecy in reference to the
return OF NJ. Bielas comet as published
in Sundays Post has produced some I'M
usual sensation among your readers.
But the fact remains that whether his
prediction be founded on strict scientific
investigation or on sheer guesswork that
ne essays more than he knows or can
prove. For instance, take his theory or
the earth itself and its seismic disturb
ahces, all founded on mere hypothesis
systematized guesswork. He gives no
testimony whatever that he is dealing
win facts. He advances no proof thai
the earth inside OF its outer shell is
composed of a molten mass of matter,
whereas 1t would be contrary to all known
science to assert that it is.
VI course he POUNDS his assertion on
the false promise that this earth at one
time was red hot, seething. boiling and
roaming aggregation of clements; that
lts exterior through time had cooled down
and solidifed into a crust
now, II such was the condition of the
esrlh at any epoch of time from whence
afterwards came the waters of our oceans,
seas ana rivers. etc? From whence came
our sixty four elements of inorganic
mater and all those of organic matter?
How did granite take its crystalized
formation in the absence of water when
me earth was cooling down? large
portion OF the earth is of o granite ma
lure. lsneuos matter Ia of elements found
~ granite, feldspar. hornblende, mica and
other minerals. Each of these has a diff
ieieht degree OF density and would re-
puire diherent degrees of temperature in
inelr cooling process; each of Them ara
uluerent in weight aud would he found
nn,iea beneath those having less density
amu weight, but experience tells us that
sueh 3 not tie manner In which we find
'nsin Embedded In the earth.
u.i"' SILVER platinum. antimony fin
ieah and mercury would moi he fonnd
ioaued with mineral matter in The con.
aaluon we find them. Consequently thev
n ,s, never been in molten state OF ex,
istehce. Furthermore. a molten state of
w earth would exclude and prohibit the
I. .Nas'ehce or oxygen and nitrogen 10 form
tne combination of the atmnsnhero and
fluid water " eoiipihe rs u
New II the earth is molten mass he
. nenln Us then. II surely must be in an In
,.,,s state OF combustion and In accord
WIN txed law OF nature Il should hurs,
ou,er smell into smithereens.
rinaily the gaseous natter n u,h,oh ~.
ro'sssor adverts as generating cause
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-19
Fitzserald-Chumrey

Eagle Lake, Texas, November
O'Clock yesterday evening the M
ceremony between DR.. Howard .
and Miss Ruby Luise CbumntJ
emnized by Rev. Wooten OF Mull'
at the beautiful home OF the hrfss
er, Mrs. NJ. w. Chimney. Thefi
beautiful with many flowers and
bore a lovely bouquet In her len|
they entered the parlor. Only lns'
and few of the intimate iflepa'
families were present, as there W
vitations issued. Those present
indeed a beautiful wedding
ceremony the bride and groom
to the Froyer Bros. opera houss|
large crowd of friends OF nl
ages were gathered and IN WAY.
their arrival the sweet stralns
struck up, which were at once
as that so we'll and fayorapiy j
the dance lovers. as that Of tss
Joe yolino string band OF & !.
The dance was attended by H
crowd that ever gathered az
Lake and the opera house W.
uncomfortableness. All tne
towns were represented and " ~
a grand success, lasting un.a
DR.. Fitzgerald is a very proI
physician. enjoying a good ~
the bride, Miss Chimney. wa
Lakes most beautiful anu
young ladies, and your c0f.S
only one of their many wen Va
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-19
BUDGET FROM BEAUMONT
A Particularly Strong Demand for PlaneI
Stock Has Developed.
THE TIMBER MARKET IS ALSO ON A SPuRI
No Abatement in the Demand for
Export MISUNDERSTANDING said
to he Very Scarce.

- ~ =. -.
Beaumont, Texas, november Ill any.
thing, there has been even better demand
during the present week for material than
-. :, ~
was the case during inc carry part VI INV
month. There has been particularly strong
demand for plapor stock: a demand that the
In. "a =. -, ,a. a. ,,o,,, M. on,y
Hihs nav ~ harn W iiee'' III VIC" NO. oA''
OF the scarcity OF the rough product from
which tho planners manufacture the finer
-, 81. a1.o a,,,,, d. ,orgo aoore. IA
sraues' o"' "iso o"i"s III i"'su uee'. W
the accumulation OF orders already on Manu.
which, 1t seems, do not grow any smaller
no,vi,hs,ar,iny viqorous eGorts IN roduco
- ~,
the number OK dressed STOCK ORDERS ihe past
ten days the demand for one and two-inch
yard stool, from tho state has heen ante
'A'. ''0NA ''' '''' "'
good.
The timber market seems to have taken
-. 80, -. ~, ~, r,nhor NJ
an.o nseil apolhef epuil' iol .As m a.,' :.
inquiries received by seauIhoht nuns au''ns
the week would lead one to think that tho
whole country was building railroads or other
-. ..',.',. a,s,a.,a, ,,,,har
pants requiring cohs'ruetioh iuiaoet'
Tho inquiry for ties Is particularly good,
ana with this there is good call for rail
road bridge timber such rs caps strngers,
guard rails, etc
1t is difdcult to explain satisfactorily the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-19

Rusk journal. -
A correspondent OF ING n.
from Havana, among other
Texas people are doing &
trade In cattle. and IL Is sa'1
will continue to do SO for I.
come. Hardly a week passs'
of Texas steers is not p ~
market" Havana. ana ~ 80
all Cuban cities. must OF aF NJ
a fine market for Texas IN m
will tend to keep up Tug .,,w
and Cherokee county snv I'M 4
her share OF benefits ilon ~,
do so, however. our Iaan ssIs
selling out all their youns ~
in shape to fatten them az
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-19
YELLOW PINE ApRoAp.

Pitch Pine planks and boards" says Tho
Liverpool Timber Trades Journal Gave been
tmproving steadily in European markets for
some time and tho price for timber In the
log has been well maintained all through me
season. tits hardly worth quot ing prices, an
there Il little or nothing afoatn Theye IL
more II the words OF the Timber Trades
Journal than is discernable at the FIRST read
lpe, They not only evidence that Europe is
Beginning 70 appreciate the value OF yellow
ptee, but what Il better II demonstrates that
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-19

mills are no longer cutting logs merely for
The pleasure or satisfaction of shipping lum-
Der. In tho long leaf yellow pine district The
manufacturers have passed the have 10 SELF
period.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-19

of earthquakes is Of the purslt
as sheer absurdity. and Of the r.
acter as his schemes Of guessi4|
not worth noting. AnyW 1
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21
THE DEATH OF WASHING
II. & p. Excursions.

st. Louis:-Account Meeting of the Inter-
state Merchants Association: Fare and one
third on certificate plan. February 18th. to
23rd March End. to 14th March 18th to 30th.
April 9TH. to 18th. For further information
write To or call on:
To Chicago: For the MEETING of the Ma
tional AS ociation of Merch ants and Travel
ers. Tickets on sale February 4th to 10th
inclusive. am February 18th To cath inciu-
sive. One and one fifth fare for the round
trip. Certificate plan.
To Columbus, o. Meeting Of department
OF superi n tendence National Educational as
ISOLATION, February 21st to sd one and one
third fare for the round trip. Certificate
plan.
Il. +. Darbvshtre.
8. w. +. & u, A. III Ell Paso St.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21
Moreno's Mexican Indian Specific
FOR THE RADICAL CURE OF ALL IMPURI-
TIES OF THE BLOOD.

This medicine is wholly composed of vege-
table substances and within 80 days effects
radical cure of Syphilis, scrofula. gonorrhea
ulcers, tumors, rheumatism, govt skin erup-
lions, itching, quiusy, chlorosfs, fem ale and
chidrens' diseases, etc. strengthens the
whole system; is the best appetizer; and its
excellent effects are guaranteed. enormous
Quantities Of this healthgiving extract are
sold yearly in Mexico where it is the most
popular medicine and recommended by its
most prominent physicians. Tairty years OF
constant success is sufficient guarantee ~ ITS
unrivoIled merits. All families ought to ia Ike
this Indian Blood Purifier in order to have a
robust and healthy offspring. For sale at 50
American money a DO tie, at all drug stores.
None genuine mn less beating the signature Of
FRED DAEL, Sole Agent for the United
States 2. o. Box 3O1, Ell Paso, Texas. Office
and store house: No. %, Plaza Principal,
Cfudad JuareZ, Mexico.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21
Consumers Ice Co.

The Consumers Ice Co. has made all
arraugem ents to double it's present ca
pacity for making ice. Our prices dur
ing the season now beginning will be as
low as those charged by any other firm,
the quality of our ice is as pure and
wholesome as modern machinery can
make it; we guarantee prompt delivery
and full weights. Your valuable pat
ronsge is solicited.
CONSUMERS ICE Co.
j. P, DIETER, Manager. Phone S8.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21
THE RACES TOMORROW.
Everything In Readiness And A
Grand Time Busi-
ness Should Be Suspended In
The Afternoon.

Arrangements have been perfected
and at xactly 2:30 tomorrow afternoon
the first race will be held at the race
track Preparations for this event
have been going on for several weeks
past and the arrangement committee
has exerted severy effort to make it q
grand success. Conveyances will leave
and Ell Paso street in the afternoon to
carry the crowd to the race track.
That the races will be of very excit-
ing nature ia best evidenced by the
following program which has been pre-
pared for the occasion:
FREE FOR-ALL TROT.
Ariel. Owned by W. W. Davis.
Arno. ....Owned by j. S. Nickerson.
Thomas Rysdyk. 8. :....:.
Owned by E. J. Delorey
FREE-FOR-ALL PACE.
Ahamara Owned by Geo Ogden.
Miss Cleveland. :. Owned by r. Keys.
Prince. Owned by J. S. Morrison.
oNE-QUARTER MILE DASH.
Ruby Owned by F. Byerley.
Bird. Owned by Pete Sehr.
oNE-HALF MILE DASH.
Whistle. ...Owned by E. j. Peterson
Ell Duke .......Owned by M. Gonzales.
Ruby. .........Owned by Ike Alderete.
Bob. go, Owned by w. L. Flagg.
All business men are requested tC
close their places of business ia the
afternoon so az to give the clerks q
chance to witness the races. It is the
wish of the management that this even
| be made success so that other events
of the kind will follow. The races will
begin promptly at 2:30 and q large at
tendance is expected.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21
Notice To Taxpayers.

Notice is hereby given that city tax
es are due, ard if not paid before
March 1st next, will become delin-
quent, when the usual penalty will be
added. J. H. SMITH,
City Assessor and Collector.
FL Paso Texas Feb. g.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21

Blumenthal & Co., the wholesale
concern, desire to call the attention of
the trade to the arrival of all kinds of
spring and summer goods, including a
full assortment of dry and fancy goods,
notions, underwear, hosiery, boots and
shoes, hate, etc, etc.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21
Here and There.

Phone Troy Steam Laundry No. 27S.
e Paso Steam Laundry. Phone AZ.
Pillsberry's Best Flour is the best In
the world. Ell Paso Grocery Co
Ell Paso Dairy company. Telephone
156.
Telephone 1855. Ell Paso Dairy COM
panY.
Pillsberry's Best Flour Is the best in
the world. Ell Paso Grocery Co
O'Brien Coal Co. sell pitch paper,
lime, cement, plaster, etc.
When you wish the Ell Paso Dairy
company ring up No. 1856.
Pillsberry's Best Flour is the best in
the world. Ell Paso Grocery Co
Ell Paso Fuel Co. for best Cerrillos
coal, wood. kindling and feed.
Heating Stoves and Ranges.
MOMSEN & THORNE.
Pillsberry's Best Flour is the best in
the world. Ell Paso Grocery Co
Carriage painting done by Ehren-
berg. Cant be beat. Phone 29o.
Trees and shrubs planted and
guaranteed. MRS. ]. Fl. COMSTOCK.
Ask for EEL PASO TRAN8FER,"
the best cent CIGAR on the market.
Mrs. Harris gives vspor baths; also
massage treatments, at 300 st. Louis
street.
Buggies, carriages, phaetons wagons,
harm ss, new stock, low prices. Nc
Iver-Patterson Vehicle Co.
The best Mexican and Havana cigars
are made by the Ell Paso Cigar Mfg
Co.
Armour's gold band ham, gold band
bacon, white label leaf lard, just re-
ceived at the Ell Paso Grocery Co.
Buy your coal from "O'Brien Coal
Co.." the agents and direct shippers
| from the Cerrillos mines. phone 8.
Shady Grove butter, the greatest
achievement of modern creRmeries, 70
cents per pound at the Ell PasO Grocery
Co.
Many fine gun has been ruined by
so called gunsmiths. Experienced
eunsmith at Ell Paso Cycle Co.'S, Mesa
Ave.
Shady Grove SHUTTER, the greatest
a,hie vement of modern creameries, 25
cents per pound at the Ell Paso Grocery
Co.
Platino finish photos s4.OO a dozen
miniature photo, jewelry, free with
every dozen. GoodlOe's gallery, Myrtle
Ave-, Stanton street.
Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly
disturbed by coughing congregations
No excuse for it now. Fred Schaefer
Druggist.
Valley bran, wheat, choice clipped
oats, Cerrillos coal, wood and kindling
building material of all kinds. Ell PasG
Fuel Co. Phone ITO. Al s. Santa Fs
ST.
"Give nae liver regulator and car
regulate the world" said genius. Tht
druggist handed him q bottle of d.
Wits Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills. Fred Schaefer, Druggist
We stamp your name in gold letter.
on pocketbooks. card and letter cases
bill-bOoks, memorandum, diaries, laI
tablets, travelling sets, valises and
chstelaine bags. HERALD Job Print
ing Department.
Hudson Hot Springs Mineral Water
unsurpassed for cure of rheumatism In
all forms, kidney aed stomach disor
ders First class hotel and bathing
, Accommodations at "Casa del ConsuelO,
now neatly finished throughout. Writ
A. r. Graham, Hudson, N. NJ, TO
J full Information.
Rheumati n, causes more aches apt
pains than any other disease. 1t is du
to acid in the blood, and is cured b.
Hoods Sarsaparilla which neutralize
this acid.
| Hoods Pills cure biliousness. Male
/ for 25 cents by G. 1. Hood & Co., Lowell
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21
The Ball and BANQUET.

The ball and banquet to be given at
the court house tomorrow night by the
Foresters of America will be q notable
event. Everything is pronounced in
readiness for the occasion and very
enjoyable time Ia anticipated.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21
A Lot of Ribbons.

A special lot of all widths in good
colors and our best quality on sale at
about half their real value, this week.
California store.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21

Armour's gold band ham, gold band
bacon. white label leaf lard, just re-
ceived at the Ell Paso Grocery Co.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21

NO. 21.)
THE STATE OF TEXAS-To the Sheriff or
any Constable of Ell Paso County, Greet
ing:
a II, Richards and CLARA NJ, Kellogg, ex-
ecutor and executrix of the Estate OF Nam
ME kellogg Richards, deceased, having filed
in our County Court their final account of
the condition Of the Estate OF said Mamie
Kellogg Richards, together with an applica-
ton to be discharged from said Executor
ship,
You are hereby commanded that by pub
location of this writ for at least twenty days
in newspaper printed in the County OF FL
Paso YOU Civ due notice Ia all persons In
terested in the account for Final Sett ement
of said Estate, to appear and contest the
same If they proper on or before the
March term, 1899 of said county court, COM
mencing and to be holden at the court house
of said county, in the City of Ell Paso on the
9Th day of March, A, D.. 1899. when said &C
count and application will be considered by
said court.
court. at INV Office in the City of Ell Paso this
18th day of February. A. d 1892 ,,r,,.n
County Court CLERK, Ell Paso County
By O. AMANDA,
A true copy 1 certify:
Sheriff of FL Paso Co.
Issued this 1Ith day of February, A. ~,
i0''' PARK w, PUTNAM,
Clerk County Court. FL Paso, Texas.
By @. ARANDA,
Deputy.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21

Hoods Pills cure biliousness. Mailed
for Is cents by Q. 1. Hood & Co., Lowell
Mass.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT T.

In the evening Mrs. Col. Harvey en-
tertained the guests in the hotel par
lors. Excellent music was rendered by
Messrs. Rhomberg, Low, and Feldman
and Col. and Mrs. Harvey, who sang,
and had to respond to encores at the
hands of their delighted guests. Mrs.
L. B. Prince under compulsion recited
in Irish brogue Fanny, shut the dure
and keep out the schmell of the fat, 5"
and delighted her hearers. Mr.. Greig
sang Irish ssongs between tim es, and
others contributed to the enjoyment of
the evening, which all voted a most
pleasant one.
Monday morning at 6 O'Clock the gov
ernor and party boarded a special
train, and after quick run arrived
again in Ell Paso. The management of
the Ell Paso and Northeastern had pro-
vided carriages and the party was driv-
en- to points around town, concluding
with trip to Juarez across the line.
This last act of courtesy closed q chap
finale to a most pleasant and interest
irg visit.
Notes.
About thirty eight new modern
houses will be erected in the next sixty
days.
Work will be started at once on two
of the cottages to be built for use in
connection with the hotel.
There is no more favored spot in this
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21

Work will be started at once on tive
of the cottages to be built for use il
connection with the hotel.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21

Rheum ats m causes more aches and
pains than any other disease. 1t is due
to acid in the blood, and is cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilla which neutralizes
this acid.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21

Platino finish photos s4.OO dozen ;
miniature photo, jewelry, free with
every dozen. GoodlOe's gallery, Myrtle
Ave. Stanton street.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21

About thirty eight new modern
houses will be erected in the next sixty
days.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21

'Give nae liver regulator and can
regulate the world" said genius. The
druggist handed him q bottle of De
Wits Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills. Fred Schaefer, Druggist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21

Valley bran, wheat, choice clipped
oats, Cerrillos coal, wood and kindling;
building material of all kinds. Ell Pas0
Fuel Co. Phone ITO. Al s. Santa Fe
CT
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21

Shady Grove butter, the greatest
achievement of modern creameries, 25
cents per pound at the Ell Paso Grocery
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21

Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly
disturbed by coughing congregations.
No excuse for it now. Fred Schaefer,
Druppist
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-21

Many fine gun has been ruined by
so called gunsmiths. Experienced
gunsmith at Ell Psso Cycle Co.'S, Mesa
Ave.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-09-22
CONJUNCTION OF NUISANCES.
""''hG Oh Men and Women Who
worry Their Frienas-Alvnys
Depending ca Others, d

The man who could get on admirably
by himself is always Il married man
And the man who is utterly dependent
on the advice of his friends before he
can get Il new necktie or can chanro
ms boarding-place is invariably a bach.
eIor' AS a result his friends try to
marry him off, but as they try to marry
him to the girl who is an inveterate
nuisance they do not succeed. She
wants some n to assist her and he
wants some M to assist him, and they
get on beautifully together until they
IND each other out.
Sometimes they get married before
they make the discovery, but this rare
~ happens, as clinging people always
cling. A man and a woman were mar
ried the other day in Evanston who
SHOULD never have met. says the Chi
cago Chronicle, He had spent some 50
years waiting for n fellow to die, who
married the love of his youth. and
when the hope was a reality the widow
was wed to another man. The woman
had mourned for many years for a
truant lover to return only to be dis
appointed. Then they met and married
each other.
Their friends tried to work it down.
saying they were both too old, but
failed. They are married and con.
tinue to infiict news of their bliss on
their friends who are asking each
other a conundrum: Whether it is
wiser to waste ones youth waiting for
love or to waste ones love waiting for
old age. They have not arrived at q
satisfactory answer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-09-22

A cotton and printing Office in the
same building proves a bad combina'
tion. For every time the newspaper
man sees a fellow coming in, he thinks
it is to pay his subscription, and when
he finds that he is looking for the cot
ton buyer instead, he never smiles
again till the next one comes around.
On the other hand the Office devel is
continually using cotton samples to
wipe ink off his hands, which causes a
family row. Bnt we al" glad to say
the present partnership ceases after to-
day. as we are moving out.
Fortifiy the body to resist malarial
germs by putting the system in regular
order. Pricklv Ash Bitters is a wonder
full system regulator. Sold by City
Drug Store, Itta Bena, Miss.
Mr.. Will Peteet is having a neat and
comfortable insurance Office built next
door to the ThayerH Hardware Company.
He invites all his friends to come and
see him when he gets moved in.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-09-22
TO hDVER

The Commonwealth is II candidate
for the patronage Of the business men
of Greenwood Its columns are open
for advertisement, but not to be given
away. Our service shall. be faithful
and efficient We shall not cut prices
or undertake to compete with the little
whose editorial or advertising columns
can lie bought fora trife, W shall do
n legitimate business or mont ut all
All we ask is fair living prices for Il
work. If we can't get that. we'll have
nothing.