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The San Francisco call., 1899-09-10
PRINCELY PERSON Is
DISMISSED BY THE POPE
Had Been Speculating Recklessly on
the Bourse and Defaulted for
a Large Sum-
ROME, Sept. 9.-Anti-clerical new

ROME, Sept. 9.-Anti-clerical newspa-
pers allege the Pope has just dismissed
from his personal service a certain prince
" parsonage who was proved TO have been
engaged in reckless speculation on the
BGUrSe.
He has been denounced by the Bourse
committee as 4 detauIter for 2.00U QD0 lire.
His name for the present is withheld by
b1th the Vatican authorities and the
BOurse committee.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-10
CITY OF SEATTLE BRINGS
IN A CARGO OF GOLD

SEATTLE, Sept. s-The steamer City
of Seattle arrived here from Alaska this
morning with $500 900 In gold, $4,000 OF
this being consigned to the United States
Assay Office BY the Bank of British
North America
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-10
cALIFoRNIANs IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Sept. e-B A. Ellis
and wife of San Francisco are at the ST
James; William Marshall OF San Fran
cisco, formerly Of the Emporium is WIS.,
iting relatives in Washington; II. A Law.
ton Of Oakland is at the WeIlinxtoS
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-10

Cars stop here this is the sign
The Market-st Railway wish 10 define
Pegamofd Aluminium does II for them;
Opposite Call Bldg It's a gem
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-10
Sad Death of a Cannery Girl.

OAKLAND, Sept. e-The death of little /
Mary Silva, aged II years. which occurred |
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-10
rlcar SAVING STORES:

A rs MARKET ST. ST ISL Polk 81. s. 2.
i05g Wasbfn--on Oak ehSttack AV, Berkeley
A eeb E Washinzton a. Central Az. Alameda .
? i-eb 2 TstF Az Tth Wood Oak
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-10

tilIonf Zola triai-M. Paul Meyer,' NJ.
a. Molinier." NJ. E. M0linier,- NJ. Celerier,'
NJ L. Franck' NJ. Hayet,. NJ Paul Mori-
aud,s VI. Giry,. NJ. Bournon+ and DR.. Heri-
court" EsterhaZy trial-M. Couard,T VI.
BeIhommetT and VI. Varinard.f
GENERAL MERCIER-Minister of War
November 1SSS-January, 1885 when
Dreyfus was arrested. His bitterest foe,
and utterly implacable- 1t was he who
laid secret evidence before the court
martial judges
NJ CAVAIGNAC-Minis of War (Oc-
tober. 1Ss5-ApriI. 1896; June, 1ssS-Septem-
Henry's forgery, but reaffirmed his belief
in the guilt of Dreyfus. He is a cousin
of De Clam.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL HENRY
PicQuarts successor in the Intelligence
Department. To supply non-existent evil
dence. forged a telegram in the secret
dossier. On discovery and arrest, he cut
his throat in Mont Valerien.
LIEUTENANT DU PATTY DE CLAM
The melodramatic villain OF the piece, set
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-10

FRED METZGER.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16

The Missouri. Kansas and Texas rail-
way. In order to accommodate the needs OF
truci farmers ard the general public, has
rut On fast fruit and vegetable train.
watch runs out of Houston nightly. This
train makes councillors at Kansas city
IN IS hours. at Hannibal in g. hours and
al st. Louis in "a hours from Houston.
Here II is In close touch With Ill business
given Il from points on the Galveston,
Houston and Henderson road, and az
Waco 1t takes in such business as the
san Antonio and Ararsas Pass may iur-
IRISH. while n, nenison It is In position
to receive all traffic the Houston ard
Texas Central may accord Il, This fast
fruit and vegetable train will be a henehi
and convenience to shippers, and will en-.
able them to have their products delivered
Ia the Northern markets in drst-class con-
dition. at cheap rates, and 10 the shortest
POSSIBLE time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16
REGRET TO LOSE MIR. EDISON.
Cotton Belt Directors Express Their
Esteem for Him,

Tyler. Texas, June 15.-The following
resolution was adopted at special meet
ing Of the board of directors OF the st.
Louis Southwestern Railway company oil
Texas. held in this city;
Mr.. w c. Conner presented the follow
ing resolution and moved its adoption:
For years we have been associated
with Mr.. j. A. Edison in the management
of the railway and property now owned
by the St. Louis Southwestern Railway
company of Texas During that time the
property has undergone many and varied
troubles and embarrassments, but its con
dition has constantly been improved
Through it all his able management, con
I troll and direction and devotion to duty
have been such as to call for our confidence
and admiration. His ability as man
ager. his courtesy as a gentleman, his uni
form kindness and hrmness as an official
have our unanimous Endorsement. The
present good condition Of this property is
due most largely to his industry and com
potency and his fidelity to his duty.
Resolved We regret that he has found
1t necessary to sever his connection will
the company and property. but are GLAD
of his promotion and wish for him sue
cess In his new position. and assure hin
of our continued and best wishes for hi
welfare in future"
MIR. Jas. Garitty seconded the motion anC
on being put to a vote 1t was unanimousl,
carried
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16
ELECTRIC STRIKE is STILL ON
THE CITY WAS AGAIN IN DARK
NESS LAST NIGHT.
The Features OF the Contract sub
mittcd 10 Receiver Dupree-Ref-
ercnce 10 tho Court.

The electric light strike is still on aud
In consequence the city was again in alb
solute darkness last night
The contract submitted to Receiver Du-
proe OF the Citizens Electric Light COM
pany and which he declined to sign with
out instructions from the court provided
In substance that all the present men be
retained in service aud discharged only
for good cause and then the cause was 10
be the subject of arbitration, and that
only members OF the electrical union should
he employed by the company. Inc con-
tract upon this subject says specifically
The party of the first part hereby
agrees TO employ none but members In
good standing with the organization OF
the party OF the second part; provided,
such members can DO obtained. If union
men can not be obtained, non-union men
may be hired: provided, however, that
such men shall be given to understand
when hired that they must become mem
bers OF the union inside of thirty days
| on pain OF dismissal.
Receiver Dupree says he declined to sign
this contract without frst submitting II
| to Judge Bryant OF the Federal court, who
/ controls the property while under receiver
ship. Mr.. Dupree explained that his posi-
ton as receiver OF the property was OF
judiciary character and he did not fee
that he was authorized TO act In matter
Of this Importance TO the company without
FIRST submitting the matter to the court
He offered to defray the expense OF am
representative the union might select e
20 with him to sherman and lay the mat
ter before Judge Bryant. so that the uniol
might be satisfied that it was presented
to the court in fair and impartial way
but he asked that during the interen
, pending its reference to the court the ser
vice of the company be not intertered with
but TO this proposition the strikers refuse
to accede.
II Is understood that Mr. Dupree ha
gone to confer with Judge Bryant pendin
which conference the strike is still on an
] no further developments may be expecte
until his return
The strike not only effects the lights. al
= and incandescent, operated by the Ciuzen
a company, but the electric fan servc
after l2 O'Clock at night the fans up
this time being run by motor from q
power house of the Electric Street Raj
way company.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16
rnxAs-oo1oRApo cHAurAuauA.
A Large Attendance from Texas Tis
Nenr.

Messrs. T. e. Fisher. general passenger
agent OF the Colorado and Southern rail
way, Denver, and j. w freeman Of the
Rocky Mountain News were In Houston
last evening en- route North, Mr.. Fisher
is making tour of the State in the inter
est of summer excursion business to Colo
RADIO and is meeting with much encourage
ment Heretofore Texas tourists have
gone East. not knowing OF the beauties OF
Colorado. but since the institution OF the
Texas Colorado chautauqua at Boulder
there is a decided difference and many pee,
pie from the Lone Star S5te now sum
mer at that coolest of resorts. Not only
is Mr. Fisher interested IN Texans CONS
/ to Colorado; he is doing much to adyer-
/ tise Texas as winter resort and the peo-
pie OF Colorado are catching on In larger
numbers each winter There Will be a
larger attendance Of Texans at Boulder
this summer than ever before, for the fame
of the. chautauqua and the place Itself Ii
spreading,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16
Grecn-ppIItiley.

Last evening at Z 80 o'clock at the resi-
dence Of the brides parents, No SOC Milan
street, Mr. Frank Green and Maude
Pendly were Joined together in the holy
bonds of wedlock by Judge Hill. who per
formed the ceremony In his usual happy
style. The bride is the daughter of Mr.;
and Mrs W II. Blake and was born ana
raised here. and has a large circle OF
friends. who wish her every happiness.
She has served several successive terms
as secretary of the Woman's Relief Corps
and lie very popular with this organization
Mr.. Green is the manager Of Colby,
restaurant and is highly esteemed by all
who know him,
They have the best wishes OF a hosi oil
| friends A large number Of handsome
presents were received despite the fact
that only a few intimate friends of me
/ family we're invited to witness the ctwI
mony.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16
A DISASTROUS FLOOD.
several Bridges nnd Considerable
Track washed Away


The cloudhurst which struck Srofford
Wednesday morning, brief account OF
which appeared In yesterdays Post, has
wrought terrible damage to the surround
ing section, and may possibly entail the
loss Of several lives. The adjacent creeks
and streams are out of their reds, ard
almc ST as far as the eye can discern the
country presents the appearance Of an
inland sea. Only the most meager details
can be obtained OF the disaster, as the
telegraph wires over a vast area are all
down. The Southern Pacific railway has
sustained great loss, miles and miles o.
its track being washed away and bridges
at various points destroyed.
The train service between Cline and Del
Rio has been suspended, and everything
in the vicinity of Spoffo.d is under water
The Eagle Pass branch Of the Southern
Pacific is also badly injured by wash
outs. and up to last evening 1t was I'M
possible for even those on the ground TO
estimate the damage.
kilograms received in Houston state
that the scene for miles around where the
waterspout exploded resembled a huge
lake--a roaring, rushing mass OF water
Everything 1t came in contact with went
down or was carried away, and not Unit
the foods recede and the telegraph lines
are rebuilt will 1t be definitely know
how many bridges were destroyed or how
much loss was sustained by the railroad
I Meanwhile the Southern Pacific has ar
/ ranged to have the Houston and TeNa
| Central and Texas and Pacif& handle II
| freight and passenger traffic, and IN TIM
way the public will suffer only slight IN
convenience
stems have been taken to repair the
damage done. but It can not be accom-
plished for two or three weeks
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16

To the Editor OF Inc fosl.
jacksonville, Texas, June ID nave
lust returned from trip to Houston
county. found the crop Of both corn
and cotton in very backward state
Same way in Madison county not qullt
SO bad: corn in places, where 1t has been
cultivated well, viii make, as we have
had splendid rain yesterday 18Th instant
fair crop; perhaps 50 per cent VIII MOI
make over half OF last years crop. Cot
ton is in almost every state; early cotton
wen cultivated, is blooming. This vii
include perhaps 25 per cent OF the crop
about 80 per cent has just been chopped
and plowed; % per cent has never beer
chopped. part Of which is Just comnI
up. Dat crop is very short. few farm
ers have experimental a little on wheat
! A few patches have done well. some badly
| think, however with proper care u
sowing and selection OF seed, II mlsn
/ pay to raise our own wheat.
S. NJ Horton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16
RAILROAD OFFICIALS BANauETEp
Parting Greeting. Happy Wei
come and n Good Time Generally.

Parting Greeting. Happy Wei
come, and Good Time Generally.
Tyler. Texas June 15.-The citizens OF
Tyler gave a banquet here last night, the
purpose being tribute to III. I. A. Edison.
retiring general manager OF the Cotton
Belt railway system and to evidence the
friendship and esteem of the Tyler people
for him as a citizen, a railroad man and
a friend to our people, and also to extend
welcome to the new president. Mr.. Rus
sell Harding, and to Vice President W. F.
Britton.
Interesting and appropriate speeches
were made by Colonel W. s. Herndon, Sen
ator Horace Chiffon and Hon. H. b. Marsh
In behalf of the city
Responses were made by President
Harding. Vice President Britton, Colone
Sam Warner, superintendent A. B. Llg'
sett General Freight Agent Farrell anc
the popular retiring general manager. Mr.
/ Edison.
! The citizens are very greatly pleased
with President Harding and Vice Presi
dent Britton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16
A SENSATIONAL EPISODE
1t Was Sprung at the Interstate Grain
Rate Meeting Yesterday.
A "KATY" STEAMSHIP LINE Is SUGGESTED
The Southern Pacific sustnins Great
Loss by F1oods-Bridges and
Tracks washed Away.

81 Louis, June 15.-The interstate COM
merce commission met here today to hear
the testimony relating to shipping rates.
both domestic and foreign. Mr. Knapp
chairman OF the commission presided and
the other members were Messrs. Prouty
and Calhoun.
Nearly every railroad in the West and
Southwest interested in the question be-
fore the commission were represented by
prominent officials as also were several
commercial bodies, including the Chicago
and Kansas City boards of trade.
The most important feature of the ses-
sion was the statement of F. A. Drew,
general freight agent of the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas railroad, to the effect
that negotiations were now in progress
for the establishment of an immense line
| of steamers to run between Galveston and
! all foreign ports. The statement was
brought under a questioning by James
! Haggerman solicitor of the katy road,
| who contended that under the present ar
rangements the company's foreign export
business was not conducted at pr9ht
MIR. Drew testified that the "Kaiy' "as
|
competition at Atlantic seaboard ports.
He said there was a slight difference be-
tween the export rate on wheat and -four,
but that the domestic charge was the
same He attributed the variance TO the
causes stated.
DO you export grain at loss Mr..
Drew was asked
mo, l can't say that; but we are not
making money"
ar
rate now in effect on your road was in
troduced could your line still live
well competition would drive us ou
of the export business
MIR. Haggerman then took the witness
"What." he asked lis the future o
Galveston as a distributing point 10
grain"
"There is no question that it is the com
ing point for export business
"What Is its strongest competitor
New Orleans; but Galveston has bee
growing in importance right along. Tn
Southern Pacific proposes to build tw'
large elevators there and other improve
ments are contemplated that will make II
= EXPORT facilities unsurpassed
= Tho commission was investigating IN
difference between the rates OF wheat an
-four The leading millers of the couhtr
/. assert that they can not compete VIZ
European firms on -four where dlscrln
Ia ination Is made in the export trade
j., wheat g..
MIR. C. w. Gibson, general attorney &c
l. the Mobile and Ohio railroad, said tn
* Mobile and Ohio had practically cease
N sbinnina -four. but that when 1t did thel
was a material difference between IN
SO tbronqh charges on wheat and -four The
'e were no fixed tariffs published for eltn'
f. product, he said
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16
Interchangeable Mileage tickets.

Austin, June l5--There is an erroneous
report going the rounds TO the effect that
the railroad commission has given per-
mission to the railroads TO issue inter-
changeable mileage About month age
sample Interchangeable mileage book
was shown the commission, the parties
presenting 1t asking whether there was
any objection to the use Of similar book
in Texas, The commission replied that So
far as it could see there was not and that
was the last OF It so far as anybody knows.
II there is an intention to issue such books
for Texas 1t has not as yet manifested
itself.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16
rx,urs,on to San Antonio.

The Galveston. Harrisburg and San An
tonic railway (Sunset announces pop
ular excursion from Galveston and Hous-
ton to San Antonio next Sunday on wnicn
occasion special accommodations for ooth
White and colored people will be provided.
The train will be run from Galveston va
the Santa Fe to Houston. thence wa the
GaIyeston Harrisburg and San Antonio
railwsy to san Antonio as per following
schedule: pa.o
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16
orange Notes.

orange, Texas, June 15.-Mator J. C.
Andrews. travelling passenger agent for the
Southern railway, was in Orange today OF
,,,si,sss connected with his department.
Iobn n. Olds. vice president and secre-
,,rv N the Louisiana Western Extension
rsiiway. returned last night from Houston,
where he spent the day yesterday.
r. S. stephens. material agent tor the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16

The following contributions Tor the pup
lie souare and Confederate monument were
reported by Mrs. E. V. Gearing;
Mrs. G. Weber 81 Mrs. l.. e
xran,,so q Lois Krausse %, Au7
brev Krausse Zoe, Louis Marstorn
Krsusse DC Thirza Msrston 25c, Hugh
Pastoriza Csc. Miss Rosa Adler 25e, Franz
Hardnastle l0c, Anita Hardcastle 1Oc, p
c. Krupp soc, Total, s42O - r
Reported by Mrs Presley X. Ewlns
n. Meyer and Mrs. c. w HAIL 81 eaen
Total, 81 80. % ,,h,,,
Total amount contributed 10 puoii'
square fund 10 date, 1929
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16

north of Quanah traversed by the ship
ments; provided that the revenue derived
from such differentials shall accrue TO the
Fort Worth and Denver City railway
and Pecos and Northern Texas railway.
For fifty miles and less. 1 cent; for 100
miles and over 80 miles, 2 cents; for $50
miles and over 100 miles, cents; for
distances exceeding $50 miles, cents. En-
fective June a. 1899
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16

Mckinney, Texas. June 1.-THE Collin
county summer normal is in session at
the Hawthorne college building TINS Guy,
About sixty were present at the beginning
OF the normal. which Will continue ior
six weeks. Prof r, u. Chapman superln-
tendeut Of the Farmersyile city schools
is conductor and is assisted by Prois' j.
c. Ryan of Mckinney, g. w seogglns oi
Anna and Prof. d. d. Kemper OF Frlnee'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16
II Error Corrected.

1. .o,cial wagons for collection of
~ NV, an PRIV ATE RESIDENCES Tor
sss Ira trains, also for delivery to pri-
s 9s,ss in The city. We are on duty
Es aas,s WE NEVER SLEEP. Tele-
. .S from private residences receive
'u'Du' HOUSTON TRANSFER co.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16

Southern Pacific railroad, Vas in orange
today, looking after shipments OF material
for hls road being made by the mills at
OrHnge
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16
HOTEL,
vELAsco BEACH,

yELAsCO BEACH,
hM Yards from surt's Edge
Mites ,rom Houston on |. and G. N.
~ vsiseco Terminal Railroads.
bnrp fran june IL to sept. 10.
|yost Delightful summer Resort on the
Gulf Coast. -
|utEYT BATHING AND FISHING
M, INylGORATING GUILE BREEZE
I'M Is THE TINE TO SECURE ROOMS'
farther PARTICULARS please address
MuRISON E MALlN.
Hotel Bristol. Houston. Texas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16

ssas LADIES DRESSING ROOMS
n q sSs IN the beautiful new pull
r. Il ius Denver road are more than
sssns IL as the old ordinary dress
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16

ArTiVe san AUtUHIV a. y " " Ut
Returning. the train will leave San An
tonio al 1880 a, m. on Tuesday, June 20,
and tickets will be honored on the sps,ial
excursion train only, going and returning.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16

fAicE ADMITS TO ALL Lee
TURES.
TsSs.. 'Sslnments In the auditorium al
colorado chautauqua.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16
MOTHERS

NED bo ve round shouldered. narrow
Va Il, 40 % me Texas Colorado Chau-
y WI aeVeiopment Iii a few DAYS
naas ~, lnaer a competent instructor
nosstsse 10 climb TO lofty heights In
ans without painting for breath.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16
THE LOCAL STAGE.
4, and Mrs. Jack" MT Auditorium
Forest PnrlS Theatcr.

and Mrs. jack mt Auditorium.
Forest Park Theater.
b. and Mrs Jack" that clever little
dy which made such hit on the oc-
tn Of Its initial production last Mon
vas repeated by the Auditorium Stock
5piny last night before a good sized
haze, which showed by the applause
which the strong points of the piece
greeted how it appreciated the eff
being made to amuse 1t. Consider
attention was paid to details and the
Iutticn proved to be one of the smooth
Jsi given at the Auditorium. The cast
TIE same as that which appeared in
nous performances of DIR. and Mrs.
and every individual member worked
TO make the occasion the success it
NF. Clemens, Miss Tucker and, in
every one in the cast, appeared to
FAalY good advantage and the result
apfoduction which gave perfect salts
loa 70 those who saw it. The specially
81 Miss Beverly, MIR. Morton and De
Esa ana Male, those clever children
u one never tires OF seeing, was given
Usual hearty reception.
sHa'sn and Male will appear at but
more performances at the Auditorium.
le matinee tomorrow they Will re-
% the stage, assisted by Mrs. De-
q and Miss Ethel Tucker. Refresh
Will be served and the occasion
v made a very pleasant one for those
tendance. The feature which will take
pace Of the children next week is
msronettes.
Sss play, entitled IAN Unequa
viii be put on tonight and tomor.
alslaoon, and those who attend thes,
finances may rest assured of wit
T. something well worth seeing. Tn,
? az extremely good one and tn,
~ ,enearsals given it insures a sue
me Saturday night Performance,
consist entirely of vaudeville features
ssluoay afternoon Miss Pansy Beverly
aulon and DeHaven and Male will
Magnolia park, where they will
,ns'eiass vaudeville bill. The per
ESrsf s VIII be entirely free and has bee
M. ~ iof the special benefit of tn
"a v tne park. The opportunity {
Nv, near these clever people shout
w. aafantage OF to the fullest pos
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16
rur nFNYER ROAD

The Denver Road now runs ca,e rs
daily Fort Worth TO Denver Mss Ia
la carte. served any nouf Oh 'ne N"''
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-16

ordered that commodity tariff NO. VA,
issued by this commission to Apply On
stone sand, gravel, clay. ETC. transpoI,e99
by railroads between points IN leAss 'h Nv,
addinr IN exception the following item
(a5 Rate on soil or manure, from Caves
ton to La Maraue and Dickinson, - per
car. Effective June II. 1899