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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-22
BUDGET FROM BEAUMONT
Representative Dies Opposed to Giving
Deed 10 Galveston Flats.
AMICABLE ADJUSTMENT OF DIFFICULTIES
Port Arthur and sabine Pass Com
panies No Longer nj outs--City
Bouds observation-disclosures.

Beaumont, Texas February CIV. W.
Dies, representative from the Thirty sixth
district, was in the city last night en-
route to Austin from his home at Kountze.
where he had spent sunday. The Post
correspondent asked Mr.. Dies whether the
legislature would pass tho bin giving tho
Southern Pacific . land bonus US an in
ducement for that railroad to do business
at Galveston.
IF the bin becomes law" replied Mr.
Dies, ut viii be passed over my protest.
/ see no reason why tho Slate should
present its lands to tho Southern Pacific
or any other corporation, company or per-
son. The people OF Galveston who alone
would profit by the Southern Pacific COM
Ing TO that city, demanded that Mr.. Hunt
jngton pay them for their land, ana nc
did Why therefore. should Texas when
"a no more Interested IN the prosperity Oh
the mort of Galveston than II Is IN Poft
Arthur. Sabine Pass, Velasco, Arkansas
Pass or any other point on the gulf coast
donate valuable lands TO promote lhe
especial welfare OF Galveston
MIR. Dies was of the opinion that the
terms OF district court In Jefferson couh-
| ty could be increased IL the people ae-
sired the increase. and he also stated tha'
the Greer condemnation bill, With some
amendments, would pass.
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NnnrIy n rntnI Accident.

Lullng, Texas. February 2O.-Littlc sh-
mantha Fielder. the 12-year-old daughter
OF Mr. j. Il. Fielder of this city. came
near losing her life yesterday evening
about O'Clock She was biting at tho
end OF a small Japanese fan when she
accidentally sucked splinter about an
inch In length down her windplpe, Vio-
lent coughing set IN and for over two
hours the suffering Of the little girl WAS
intense; for while Il seemed that death
was certain, as large quantities OF blood
bad run from her mouth and nose. Fin
ally. by violent cough, the splinter was
expelled and relief ensued. 50 great had
been her suffering aud so violent the
coughing, that the doctor in attendance
an hour longer At this writing the littlo
sufferer Is doing web and the prospects
for speedy recovery from the effects OK
the splinter are ialr.
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noll wceyiis Not killed.

LOekhart, Texas. February zl,-Not-
withstandlng the excessive cold weather
OF few days past, the Mexican boil
weevil continues 10 live and do businesi
al tho old stand. Several citizens from
different sections of the surrounding eoun-
try were In town Saturday exhibiting
very lively specimens of this remarkable
cotton pest, which they had obtained IN
the NTH OF blood weeds and In the sum
flower stalks. Some OF thom had been
frozen in ice to test their vitality, and
when thawed out were as fresh and Wig
orous rs II just out Of warm bath.
Farmers endured the cold snap with pa
thence and fortitude, believing that they
would be rid thereby OF all insect pests.
but II seems as usual, that the horny
handed granger is TO be disappointed.
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PROCEEDINGS.

Austin, Texas, February 21.-The senate
mel at 10 o'clock this morning with a
quorum present.
towns and city corporations committee
reported favcrably bill by Ross incorpor-
! Aung and granting new charter to the
city Of Paris.
vommittee on constitutional amendments
/ Hported favorably joint resolution by Goss
Niing constitutional convention for the
''a'e Of Texas also favorably on David
~ Joint resolution proposing to amend
'ae constitution SO as to make the pay
lsnt Of poll tax prerequisite for voting;
'Hn unfavorable minority report.
STAFFORD presented petition from citi-
.eua OF Wood county protesting against
W creation of the office of State purchas-
rs agent and abolishing the office of
"sward Of the eleemosynary institutions.
oil by MCGEE requiring the calculations
y mel value of life and health insurance
.s''cies In this State to be based upon the
auerican experience table of mortality, at
w cent interest per annum was laid
ss .vie the senate on third reading and final
usage.
molrlss offered an amendment providing
az, ~. noihlng in this act shall be so con-
l H. 81 hs to affect mutual orders now do
= business in this State.
Menee opposed tho amendment, claiming
,ssoha have the effect of killing the bill.
M Mliler favored the amendment
See offered an amendment TO the
/, ,'sssss.ament striking out the word "mu-
sm and inserting tfraternal Both
rRsInments were adopted and the bill,
.sn was on third reading, was finally
ely passed. $500
concurrent resolution setting
Hen Wednesday, and Thurbdsy Of each
LOT the consideration IN each house
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THOSE IN ArrENpANcE

The following registered at headquar-
ters. Major j NJ Odell Cleburnei NJ, NC
Neill Gregore; A. l.. Baker, H. ~ Wed
nor -. schulz Seguin; j. c. Pelty' D.
"a MuIs. Hampstead; Mrs. ]. NJ. burns
Bellyille: Captain j. Glesecke, Nsw ~ i irun-
foIs. G. w McNeese. Hubbard cily' aani-
Inv Whitener, august Ebert, James Iulii.
more pelton; W. Glesenschlag' BuTiesop
nn,,nfy. Adolpb salm, Bolton. Il. stern,
NcCregor. Nj. ID. Oliver, Polk Diver, sun
saha. Milton Mays. San Angelo; l.; ".
Wood Temple; 3. 70, Womack, kilIeeh'
,ohn W Brown, Manor; i, A. Dement,
W e Kollatt. Burton; August Mal rs,
p,ebere. W. c. Broesche, Burton w I,
vaaI,eI Rutersyille: W. +. Aiken, HAYS
corntv. A Pfefferkarn. Burton; W r.
wood. Dime Box; u. Nj. senntian, diay =,
county; Lester Clark, indepenaehse, ~
W Strickland Manchaack: j.. Il, Lytton'
Elpin: q. w. Lee. Caldwell: y. orh'
8 w York. Giddings; W. !. Mroe, AVS
IN A. McPhall. G.. e. Miller, =. a.
VAN McDade, j. Is. Smith, Joe JOnh
80, Iuiinp. W. b. Tree. w A. Rumpiee,
w paylor /. %. Hanbison, II. Dahi'
Norris. George A. King, George pef =
iins W A. shaw. w. ]. snider' NJ. ~
rnioman r.. p. Smith. John Farquaher'
| Eaires. r.. S. Wade, A. Petlcolas'
n Field J Glesceke. j. =, WinIree'
- ~ pussoll. q. II. Saxon. r S. Wag-
ner. r. A. Garrett. Fritz moorn, ~ 10 -.
Glenn " b. De Walt. q w Pri'e' JoF
pearson, A. r. Ross, A. conorldn' a. r.
plttuCk.
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CONCERT AND CAKE WALK.

The following programme was rendered
at the grand concert and cake walk COM
plmentary to Green's brigade at the
Grand opera house tonight:
Overture "Hinzcimaenohcn 800.
Orchestra. directed by Prof. Eilcrs
"Tbe Star Spangled Hammer" .........
49,. BY Children of the Public Schools
Dixie ..... ....., ...... ......,t.f
by Children of the Public schools
WAR Cry of Tom Green's Brigade.
Miss Alta Gardner and Chorus
Grand Tableau--Columba extending the
olive branch to the Contedcracy suggest
ed by the presidents celebrated speech at
Atlanta:
Columbia ..... 80. Miss Sadie Mcintyre
Confederacy. Miss Martyr of Galveston
Angel OF Peace ..........Miss Ella Koch
Recitation -. -. Master Willie Embrey
(The little orator who presented
the sword to Commodore Philip
| Plcture-"Loves Whisperings' ,.....
Miss Mary HeaIy and Little Louise
Robert.
Vocal solo-seected Miss Elsie Tristram
Picture--"The Lovers" 500. $1,000.
Miss IIealy., MIR. Lester W ns e
Miss Ada Becker
Plcture-'Now You Stop. .......,,
.. Baby Stone Earl Dallas
song-"They Can't Do II, You Know
-. -. ...... ......Henry Clarke
Plcture-"Jack and '....:,..;;'':.::..,
........N Mia Kolmey. Willie Bmbrey
song-"Life's Game Of See-saw"....,.
Hazel Childress, Emmett Gardner
Picture Defenders .,...'
Earl Dallas. Ray Roberts, Abra-
ham Harrison.
Violin solo-selected Miss Sadie Harrison
Picture-"R Resignation ....',.
Misses Becker and Gardner
Quartette-"Annic, Laurie &,. ;.,,t'' nsies
and McClung.
Picture Reflection ...,,.,. MISS BECKER
Recitation-"The Conquered Banner
.. ..,..t ..'IhipS ". -, '
cong and tableaux- To-
night !" after the Battle go.
Messrs. Cohen, Holland, wilkins
and Lusk a.. po.,
Tahleauy--"Nun'' ......,..,.,,. MISS .toss
sone~"Just as the sun Went Down
SUB ..,.... Mr.. Joe Cohen
The Cake Walk.
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BY Wholesale pay Clarke & Courts
balance due them on printing contract
BY Sutherand-To provide certain build
ings with permanent fire escapes.
BY Sutherland-To appropriate s2ooo 10
erect permanent fire escapes to the pubic
buildings owned by State of Texas
BY Tompkins-F'ixing penalty for COTTON
ginners who do not mark and number
correctly every bale OF cotton glnned
BY Regulating the sale Oh
liquors.
BY schluter-To provide for the re-
compilation Of an abstract OF the located,
utled and patented lands Of the state OF
Texar.
By Derden--Providing that In deeiding
case involving injunction proceedings on
motion OF either party, shall nave p,e-
ceden,s over all other cases u, inc oraer
named. !,
BY misunderstanding stenoeraphers OF
courts OF civil appeals at 500 q year.
b Giil--To extend the list OF tex DOORS
roo,,irrd for a ff6, grade certificate.
By polin and oliver-To prohibit the
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man. was our last commander In war
rs well as In peace. as n fitting tribute
| TO his memory, his place as command
er remain vacant for all time 10 come.
Resolved, further. That this rcsolu-
| ton be spread upon the mfsutes OF
the association.
Comrade Wade called attention to d
picture OF the charge at Val Verde, which
was In the hall, which was made by
George Doss OF company G. Fourth Texas
cavalry, the day after that famous charge.
On motion OF Secretary Rankin, w n.
Lindsay OF Burton, son OF the late w II.
Lindsay Of company f. was elected to
fun membership In the association.
On motion OF Secretary Rankin. Mr., w.
T. Doran OF Hampstead, the war corre-
spondent, who was with the brigade In
the war and who was known as "Old
Sioux land was often called "old Sox'o,
was invited to n seat on the platform. He
accepted and addressed the association.
a large number of letters from absent
members were read and on motion were
placed on file In the hands of the-secre-
tary.
Comrade McNeese of the committee APP
pointed to locate the field pieces formerly
belonging to the Val Verde battery stated
that the committee was unable to find
any of tho pieces beyond the one In the
keeping of Joseph N. Johnston camp of
ceived and the committee discharged.
Secretary Ranking called attention to
the presence OF Comrade &. A. Branard
OF Houston, secretary OF Hoods Brigade
association and a member of Dick Dow
ling camp. United Confederate Veterans.
of Houston, and moved that he be in
vited to seat on the platform. The mo-
ton was carried,
Tho election of officers was declared In
order, and Secretary John G, Rankin nom
mated Hon. John I. Wofford of Cuero for
president. He was elected by reclamation,
as were the other officers: First vice
president, A. G. Fields OF Victoria: sec
ond vice president. Colonel d. Hardeman
of Beeyille: third vice president, L. -.
Collins of Arlington: fourth vice presi-
dent W. A. Shaw Of Dallas; the treasurer
had previously been elected early in the
| session, and as Secretary John G.. Rankin
had been elected to his office for life this
completed tho election,
Messrs Fields and Shaw were the only
newly elected ones present and each cx-
pressed thanks for tho honor.
Hon. Joseph d. Sayers arrived at $40
O'Clock this afternoon. He was met at
he train by the committee from the
Green's Brigade association. composed OF
Mcssrs. Petticolas. Shaw and Wilkins. aud
was escorted at once to the hall, where the
meeting was In session. The members of
the brigade received him with cheers
Hon. Joseph ID. Sayors and Ex-Governor
Frank Lubbock made short addresses to
the association, after which Bolton was
selected as the next place of meeting. Tho
meeting then adjourned until Wednesday
morning.
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BILLS INTRODUCED.
In the senate.

Grinnan introduced bill slightly correct
Ing the school laws.
Lewis offered bill relating to the estate
of deredents. Also bill relating to the
filing and recording of certain payments
and other instruments of writing.
Goss offered a bill making 1t discretion
airy with school trustees as to the closing
of schools on legal holidays.
Dibrell introduced a bill giving the board
of regents of the university exclusive con-
troll of the mineral lands belonging TO the
university.
Terrell introduced a bill providing for a
more uniform method of electing schooi
trustees in Independent districts,
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AMInAnLY AnIusTEp

A telephone message was received from
Port Arthur this afternoon announcing
that the differences which have existed
between the Port Arthur Channel and
Dock company and the Sabine Land anu
Improvement company for many months
have been adjusted to the satisfaction
OF both parties. Details are not given, nul
il Is said that under the agreement the
Kountzes withdraw further Opposition 70
the construction of the Port Arthur cnan,
mel and tho Port Arthur Channel ana
Dock company dismisses the damage SUITS
which II had filed against the korhlsos
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posting Of white cap notices, making It q
felony.
BY Greenwood--De the powers and
duties OF the courts of civil appeals where
there may be conflict OF opinion between
them and prescribing the duties OF the
supreme court In such cases.
House joint resolution by Powell--To
amend constitution relating to the creation
OF district courts and authorizing iegisla-
!ure to create one or moro district courts
IN counties OF more than $4,000 Inhabitants.
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OPPOSED TO THE BILL
c;,izens of sutton County Want NO
CHANGE In Land LAW

co,ora Texas, February 16.-At
mass meeting of the citizens OF sutton
county on yesterday the new land Dill
now pending before the Legislature was
fn,lv discussed. Although the weather was
very cold. there was a large attendance
and many who could not come requesteu
their neighbors to act for them ana 10 40
all that could be done to oppose the Dill
The meeting was enthusiastic ana uhaHi-
mollsIy opposed to the measure becoming
a law Strong resolutions were adopted,
rondemning the measure and committees
amounted to confer with adjoining coun-
ties for the purpose OF obtaining the true
sentiment of the people on the matter
The people of this, Concho, and crockett
counties have already declared their OPP
nosition TO the bill because they saw
Il IL class legislation of the first water;
tbat II discriminates against one section IN
favor az another. when there is in fact no
ditference: that 1t will give the syndicates
and corporations the right TO BUY up the
land and the result Will be 70 freeze out
the small ranchmen: that the conditions
ri the bin VIII impose such hardshps upon
actual settlers that they can not comply
herewith and make = living; that IL VIII
hroal, IN many hundred homes scattered
Ali over this district by permitting the
land to be purchased from under those
who now hold under leases; that IL IS IN
Violation OF the constitution in that IL
tmpairs contracts heretofore made and en-
tered into In good faith-in fact, there Is
no ond ITO the terms in which this COM
munity. to ~ man condemns the meas
,lre and are making all possible honorable
efforts to defeat the same.
CoIored Asylum In Excellent SHAPE.
Austin. Texas, February et.-The SUBJ
committee appointed By the house finance
committee 10 visit the State deaf, dumb
and blind asylum for colored youth has
performed the duty assigned il and found
| that institution efficiently managed and
in need OF an appropriation for additionai
buildings and TO pay for repairs IN stand
ing buildings
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Norrs ANp PERSONALS.

The concert at tho opera house tonight
was very much enjoyed.
cantain G. A King of Marlin IS one
of the Jolly old boys" of the brigade
Hon. Harry Haynes was complimen tea
an all sides on his excellent address at tho
morning session. ,..,
In the reading OF the minutes Of last
ros 90 Secretary Rankin requested ms
charming assistant. Miss Thompson' 70
read that portion OF the record wn,cn IN hv
Nc Fannie Louise Phelps of Houston II
NO written for the 1895 reunion and was
read ~aS At Beeyille by Miss Thompson, VINO
was at that time elected a member OF the
brigade
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PONDS REDEEMED.

City Treasurer n. D. simonton has re-
deemed the $4,000 bonds recently called IN
By the city. Mayor Wheat is now WORK.
ing on an issue OF refunding bonds ana
expects TO have matters In proper snAps
for submission TO the March meeting OF
the city council. u Is the poiicy OF .ng
cent bonds as fast as funds accumulate.
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Aspermont Stonewall County, Texas,
February 19.--Farmers are now beginning
"a ulow again The soil has been frozen 50
long and 80 deep that the ground Is crack
ing open in many places as though from
long drouth rain will be needed soon ow-
Ing 20 continued freezing. which has
tendency 10 dry up the water.
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uopr pr.EcTIoN PRECINCTS.

Considerable disappointment has peeh
expressed because the county commission
ers at the February term OF court iaiiea
10 provide for more voting places ~
Beaumont Under the present arra s,ases
ment there are only Two polling paws
in this city.
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Humphreyillc lust as fast as he can put
down pavement.
Lenten services are being held at ST.
Marks Episcopal church every afternoon.
except Tuesday, at Ans o'clock. Addresses
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
The CarpesbaEgcr'' was produced to a
large audience at the opera house In this
city tonight. Tho play is one OF the best
comedies ever seen here and 1t is pre-.
scented by an excellent company.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-22

MAYOR Wheat rays that money w,,a
which 10 pay for street paving Is nov o.
seposit In the First National bank ana ~
city is now prepared TO pay con1ras'0'
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wAsuINGToN's BIRTHDAY.

Pupils and teachers of tho South pafS
public schools viii observe the anniyer-
sary Of the birth OF George Wasninssnn
with appropriate services, which WI lam su
place al the school house tomorr'" s''V'-
noon
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-22

The four days shoot conducted by tue
rrenbam Gun club commenced this morn.
inc al o'clock There was quite ialse
Attendance OF shooters, and more are eN.
peeied on The night trains and inc esfis
trains tomorrow.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
CAUSES GRAVE ALARM.
The Bubonic Plague Has Spread from Alexandria to Cairo and Threatens
 to Extend to Europe.

London, June 6.-While the past week has been prolific in events of great importance, the event which creates the most excitement and which surpasses all the others in gravity is the outbreak of the bubonic plague at Alexandria. The first cases in Egypt occurred at Cairo, and inasmuch as the appearance of the pest followed shortly after the return of the an nual pilgrimage to Mecca it may be taken for granted that the contagion was brought from that holy place of Islam, where each year Mohammedans gather from every part of the world, chiefly from India, where the plague has been most virulent in it's ravages. From Cairo it has spread to Alexandria, the victims being mainly Greeks and Hebrews of the lower class, and it is prac- tically certain that from Alexandria it will extend to Europe, commencing with Naples. Marseilles, Genoa, Brin- disi, Constantinople and Athens, be- tween all of which ports and Egypt there is an enormous amount of traffic at this time of year, especially in pas sengers of the poorer class.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
He Was "Just Tired of Life"

Kansas City, Mo-, June 6.-Robert A. Cunning put an end to his life last night in his room above the Diamond drug store at 906 Main street. He was a painter and had steady work at $2. 50 a day; he was young. he had good health, he had many friends. But life had grown uninteresting to him. He could find nothing to amuse him and so he decided to be rid of hls life. He had no special reason for this, as he told his landlady-he was just tired, just dull and stupid and he wanted to be rid of the worry of living.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
PERiSHED IN THE LAKE.
Two Boats Containing Drunken Indians Upset Near Laggan, in the Rocky
 Mountains-Thirty Were Drowned.

Vancouver, E. C., June GA terrible accident occurred whereby 30 Indians met death by drowning near Laggan, in the Rocky mountains, on the line of the Canadian Pacific railway. They were crossing the famous Lake of the Clouds when two canoes were upset and all their occupants sank. The lakes waters are ice cold, coming di- rect from the glaciers. This is the sea- son for the holding of pot latches," or the annual feast of the Indians, and at daybreak four large war canoes, with about 15 men in each, started across the lake to the great ''pot latch" ground on the other side. The Indians had been drinking during the night and not one of the boats but had half tipsy crew.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

l was seriously afflicted with cough for several years. and last fall had a more severe cough than ever before. have used many remedies without re- ceiving much relief, and being recommended to try bottle Of Cham berlain's Cough Remedy, by friend who, knowing me to be a poor widow, gave it to me, I tried it. and with the most gratifying results. The first bottle relieved me very much and the second bottle has absolutely cured me. have not had as good health for twenty years Respectfully, Mrs Mary A. Beard, Claremore, Ark. Sold by F. c. Savage
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Congressman Bland Very III.

Lebanon, Mo-, June Congressman Richard r. Bland is suffering from the results of a relapse from the grip. While he is in a serious condition his friends and physicians have not lost hope for his recovery. He has been confined to his bed for three weeks or more and is very weak. His condition is due to nervous prostration, combined with catarrh of the stomach. His two sons at St. Louis have been telegraphed f0r
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
Missouri Zinc Ore Output.

Joplin, Mo-, June 6. The annual re- port of State Mine Inspector George E. the output of the Missouri zinc mines and the advanced in prices will tell a tale of prosperity that will be surprise to many persons. The report will show the zinc ore output and value for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1899, which the state mine inspector esti- mates at 400, ,0O0,o GOO pounds, valued at 1000, ,OO0, being more than double the value Of the preceding year. Tine Mis- souri zinc ore output for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1898. was 279, ,336, 900 pounds, value at S2, 927, ,321.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
To spIn Metal.

Cleveland, O., June 6.-James H.. Bevington, a Cleveland inventor of note, has completed device for spin ming metal which promises to work important changes in various lines of metal manufacturing. The metal that is spun is in tubular form and is placed in a lathe which turns at the rate of l,sO0 revolutions a minute. In mo- ment's time the metal becomes hot and softens from the friction and can then be shaped by the operator according to his wishes.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
A Grewssme Express Package.

Kansas City. Mo. June GA grew some express package left the county Jail this morning for Carthage. Mo. It contained the black straps that have been used in the hanging of several men here. They were used iB two taangings within the last few months. They will be used at Carthage Friday h the hanging of James McAfee, who Killed a grocer at Joplin while trying 1e rob hjm.