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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-03-22
Bellows Falls News.

A. B. Crawford was in Claremont Satur-
day.
Miss Gilmore of Bartonsvile is visiting
friends in town.
Miss Haines of Waterbury has been Wis.
iting at Mrs. H. M Blossoms.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Howard and Mas,
ter Lawrence were in Keene Wednesday
James H. Williams, Jr., who had been
in Boston for few days, returned the first
of the week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-03-22

The president brought up the subject Of
teachers meetings and the matter was dis
cussed favorsbly by N. g. Williams and
G. w. Osgood,
The officers elected for the ensuing year
were: President, F. B. Locke of Ssxtons
River; vice presidents, the superintendent
from each Sunday school; secretary and
treasurer, l., l.. Northrup OF Bellows Falls.
The meeting was ad journed with the
benediction by Rev. c r B Dodge.
L. l., NoRTHRup, Sec.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-03-22
Central Vermont Sold.

A St. Adams Dispatch dated March p
says: Eleazar l.. Waterman, special mas
ter, sold the Central Vermont railroad,
all its branches, leases and equities and all
the property owned by the company, under
foreclosure, to Ezra II. Baker OF Boston,
for the purchasing committee. for 81, 0O0,-
600 this morning. The purcha,e was to
carry out the plan OF reorganization de-
cided upon last year. There was only one
bid. A large crowd was present.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-03-22
THE TIMES.
WEDNESDAY, MAR. %, 1899.
Notice to Advertisers.

Copy for changes in advertisements should
re ach this office on Mondays and Thursdays
No change reaching this office later than
M, on Tuesdays and Fridays will be guaran-
teed insertion IN the Wednesday and Sat
urday issues respectively.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-03-22

work. The case will probably go to the
jury this, Tuesday afternoon, and will b.
the last for jury trial AN 81. -
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-03-22
Dtsn.

In Bellows Falls, March 20, Mrs. Frances
M Williams IN her SSH year.
In Bellows Falls, March 20, Mrs. May
Hughes, aged As years.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-03-22
Pictures
Given AwayMv

We are giving our cash GUS
toners their choice of hand
some line OF pictures. These
pictures, "a by 80 inches, are
nicely framed and fit to adorn
the walls of any home. Ask
us how you can secure one or
more.
Note these prices:
Is cent Beef Roast, u ~ cts
18cent Beet Roast, Is cts
Lowell & Shedd,
Opposite Rockingham Hotel.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14

The story OF the famous Bastile, OF
whose destruction this is the 10th an
niversary. is OF special interest. Built
by order OF Charles v in the four
teenth century. Its towers and cellars
soon became the last abiding place OK
the enemies Of the government or OF
those opposed to men in power. Most
OF those who were sacrificed to po-
iltical despotism. court intrigue. &C.
ciesiastical tyranny or had fallen VIC
tins to family quarrels, were lodged
here-noblemen, authors. ssrants.
priests and publishers. On July Il,
1853, the fortress was surrounded by
an armed mob. which the reactionafy
policy of the court had driven into
Jury, and to the number OF which
every moment added. The garrison
consisted of 50 old soldiers and 80
Swiss. The negotiations which we're
entered into with the governor led to
no other result than the removal of
the cannon pointed on the Faubourg
st. Antoine, which by no means con-
tented the exnsperated multitude.
Some cut the chains of the first draw
bridge, and u contest took place in
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
ISLAND CITY NEWSITEMS
Business Men Want q City Health officer
Appointed.
IMPROVEMENT OF THE BRAzOs nAR8oR.
sixty Days before Work VIII Be-
gin-Texaas Have Gone
to New York.

Galveston. Texas. July IA meeting
OF representative business men was held
q; tho cotton exchange at 4 O'Clock this
afternoon, the purpose of which, as stated
In the call, was to urge upon the mayor
aud city council the urgent necessity Of
elocting health physician under the new
administration. The call was signed by
julius Runge and other leading citizens
and fully 200 persons were present.
Former Congressman Gresham was
elected chairman and MIR. Runge and
Former State Senator Lasker explained
the purposes OF the meeting. There was
no speech making, as the people had as
sembled for business.
Mr. Lasker reported set OF resolutions
recting the deadlock in the council and
submitted few words To show the apso-
lutte necessity of electing city health
physician who would devote all his time
to the work and who would be in harmony
with the new administration. The reso-
lutions called for the appointment OF a
committee of nine to call on the mayor
and aldermen tomorrow and urge COM
promise so far as the health physician is
concerned. The meeting this afternoon
refused to discuss any other matter and
very skilfully avoided politics, The reso-
buttons were adopted, but Chairman Gres-
ham did not name his committee AT once
The city council Will meet again to-
morrow night.
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THE FALL OF THE BASTILE.

which one OF the besieged and 1850 Of
the people were killed or severely
wounded; but the arrival OF portion
OF the troops which had already Joined
the people, with four field pieces.
turned the fortune OF the conflict In
favor OF the hesiegers. Delaunay, the
governor--who had been prevented by
one OF the officers when on the point
OF blowing the fortress into the air
permitted the second drawbridse to
be lowered, and the people rushed In,
killing Delaunay himself and several
of his officers. The destruction OF the
great fortress commenced on the fol-
lowing day, amid the thunder Of can
non and the pealing OF the Te Deum.
This event. in itself apparently OF no
great moment, leading only to the re-
lease OF three unknown prisoners one
of whom had been It's tenant for thir-
ty years---snd four foreigners, and in
which 1t is said only the 65i persons
whose names now appear on the coll
umn In the Place dc la Bastile took
part, nevertheless broke the spirit OF
the court party and changed the cur
rent OF events in France.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
NO DEFINITE PLANS.

Ie'ia mt Has Not Yet Decided on
~, southwestern Trip.
ine following correspondence In refer
Se 70 the proposed visit of President
Nlhiey to Houston and the Texas coast
0N'fy Is self-eXplanatory:
=" william Mckinley. President of the
oanea States. Washington:
O!Aee OF the Texas Tobacco Growers AS
,'s'ion' Houston. Texas, July g. 1890
OF note with pleasure in the AS
''seu Press dispatches that you con-
s ~siue visiting the Western and South
4 anr.a stafes in the near future. Texas
I'M rs 10 be honored with a visit from
WIZ es'rent' and with this aim In view
y va. 70 extend you cordial invitation
tbn NJ ,he Lone Star State in the name
bsn eAas Tobacco Growers associa-
(ers no Time and date OF your arrival
tepIsnnoe announced at your earliest con-
bahs SO we could have ample time 10
II va,, .psrations for your coming.
|anss 49,. ioha OF iishing, we could ar
lshins Eaters 80 that you could go tarpon
EonsiSsraal here In Galveston bay. 1t is
rrus,,na 'ne hnest sport in this section.
|ours ysrv " nave favorable reply. ! am.
Presieen, Truly uuiy A. r. Moore,
citation. iopacco Growers Asso-
Texas: PRESIDENT ETC., Houston.
y, 1899 I've Mansion. Washington, July
hi insiMy Dear Sir. Your favor OF the
Ients mn. mas been received and con-
hat Il q In reply regret 20 state
Dpcrne 20 impossible to send definite re-
y the W., ms time, as no plans for trip
ANU 70 which you refer have yet
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
WORK ON rHp nRAzos.

The local United States engineers office
began work today on the specifications
for tho scheme of Improvement at the
mouth OF the Brazos river Captain Richie
received notice two days ago that his
project for the work had been approved
by tho authorities at Washington, and he
Immediately began on the specifications
The specifications when completed Will be
sent to Washington for approval and when
they are approved advertisements Tor dds
TO do the work Will be inserted In the
newspapers for thirty days. II Will be
sixty days at least before any active work
is begun at Velasco.
The Improvement OF the BRACES river
has been often referred TO in the public
prints, but 1t Is doubtful IL many people
understand fully what is meant by the
term. In brief, 1t contempates the build
ing up of the old jetties, which were never
high enough in the first place. They are
also too VIE, and spurs will be built so
as 10 confine the channel more, The
United States government dredge Com
stock will also be used to deepen the chan
mel. For this purpose $4,000 has been APP
proprated by congress and is now ready
to be expended 1t is believed that the
work will give velasco fine harbor, with
water deep enough to accommodate the
ordinary trade vessels that come here.
Captain Richie says there is nothing new
with respect TO the work for Buffalo
bayou, He has applied for authority to
secure the services OF dredging engineer
to design the dredge to be used in thai
work, but has heard nothing yet from his
application
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS.

BERCLAIR.-J. T. Meek will put in a
stock OF dry goods.
cELEsTE.-Mr. Felty was severely cut
In an ARRAY near here; he is not expected
TO live.
sINToN.--cotton pickers are now In
demand and will have plenty TO do in a
few days.
BERCLAIR. Cotton is beginning to
omen in Gollad county and picking will
begin about July 20.
EDNA.--cotton on all lands excepting
the bottom farms where the plant was
totally submerged. is generally believed
n he benefited and Is not injured TO the
extent that was first expected that 1t
would be.
sMITHvILLE.-B broke into w.
Bennetts drug store few nights ago
and extracted $50 from the cash drawer
belonging 10 the Anclen, Order United
Workmen, which had beea collected ana
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
Ex-sLAvEs' REUNION.
Four Days Meeting Was Commenced
Yesterday.

Notwithstanding the torrents of rain
which fell yesterday afternoon, the old
gray haired veterans of the cotton field,
as the ex-slaves who are now holding a
reunion here have been referred to, were
not prevented from gathering at their
rendezvous, in Whites hall, on the cor
ner of Rusk avenue and Page Streets
The meeting was called to order at 2
p. m. by DR.. Melton, who delive'ed
short address after devotional exercises
had been conducted. The following COM
mittees were appointed
On ways and means: Oscar Morey, Ma
riah Harris, N. Y. Williams.
On resolutions: G. w. Williams. N T.
williams, S. Thomas.
Both the afternoon and night sessions
we're made quite interesting, Today Ella
Williamson will deliver an address oil WEI
come and DR.. Melton will make speech.
The ex-slaves will be in session for TOUR
DAYS. ending Sunday night. Quite num-
Der of delegates and visitors are IN az
tendance and more are constantly arriv-
ing. Sunday morning at IL O'Clock deVo-
tional services will be conducted by REV.
d. f. Abner and DR.. Melton, and on sun
day night an ld-fashloned celebration
will be held.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.
Statement for June showing
crease or Decrease.

crease or Decrease.
Washington July 13.--The monthly
statement OF the imports and exports oil
the United States shows that during june
the imports OF merchandise into the United
States amounted to SOL $50, POS, of which
SOS ,s31. 1871 was free OF duty. For the year
the total imports of merchandise amounted
to $697 .O77, 1855, OF which over 5000, 5000
was free of duty. The exports of domestic
merchandise during June aggregated 1884,
s2S,732, gain Of about $2000,00G For the
year the exports amounted to S1,227 1873, :
425, decrease from last year Of "a. OBS 800.
The gold Imports during June amounted
to 49, los, 6S6, a decrease OF about S225 600.
as compared with June. 1898. The gold
exports amounted 10 S20,90S,327. against
s275,529 for June. 1898. For the year the
imports of gold amounted TO S8S,a5i,6 0s
and the exports to s37,522,oS6
The silver imports during June amounted
to Sl,9l7 .215 and the exports to S3s43.099
The chief reduction In the value OF ex-
ports during the year is in grain, of which
the supply abroad Ia 1888 was unusually
short. The average price per bushel OF
wheat exported in the fiscal year 1923 was
$3.50 cents, against an average Of 7477
cents In the fiscal year lust ended.
The reduction IN eKpoFtatlohb OF gram
is chiefly in price, the quantity OF wheat
exported being only about 10,0o0,00O bush
els less than that Of last year. Indeed the
reduction in wheat exports is more than
Offset by the increased exports OF -four. OF
which the exports in 1899 are about
5000, 900 barrels in excess OF those OF last
year, this increase more than equalling
the reduction in the quantity Of wheat ex-
ported
Corn shows a considerable reduction In
quantity of exports. the number OF bush
els for 1889 being about 3i,O0O,OOO below
that of 1898, when our corn exports were
abnormally large because OF the shortage
in other breadstuHs abroad. There has
also been reduction Of about $4,000 900
in value OF exports of cotton, also due
largely TO the reduction In price, the
average price per pound for cotton export
ed in 1898 being 5.9s cents and In 1893
5.55 cents. The decrease In value OF e&-
ports OF breadstuns and cotton is thus
nearly made up by the increased exports
OF manufactures, which seem likely TO
amount to $685.. 900 900 in the fscal year
1899, as against $3.50, 697 654 In 1898, an In
crease Of about $45.oo0,0oo.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS.

Department of Health, Office OF the oity
Health officer. Houston, Texas July J..
1s99.-Notlce is hereby given to all owners
agents and occupants of property In the
CITY OF Houston that, commencing with 10,
day they will be required TO cut down ana
keep their premises free from an Crowns
weeds. As the healthiulness OF lns W.
depends upon the individual ana co.hpin us
agents and occupants of premises are
str,ctly enjoined TO render a hearty COM
nliance with the foregoing request
p''AA j. 3. Massie.
City Health Officer
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
SUIT FILED.

Lille NJ. Fleming. widow OF Charles W
Fleming, today brought suit in the civI
district court against tho Travellers In
surance company OF Hartford. Conn, fol
damages, being tho amount alleged to be
due on policy OF insurance held by Tho
deceased at the time OF his death TIL,
petition alleges that Charles w FLEMING
took out an accident policy with defendan
company for $500 on August 20. 1898
Two payments OF premiums were made
which carried the policy to February 20
1893 On January 16. 1899, Fleming los
his life by accident and the company hal
refused to pay.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14

oeen made. The president will, however,
Invitation to visit Texas which Won az.
tend should he find It possible 20 make
sucn tour. Assuring you that the presi-
Dent sincerely appreciates the Thought
iul courtesy OF yourself and the members
OF your association. believe me, very truly
yours George b. Cortelyou,
Acting S. rotary TO the President.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
LEFr FOR NEW YORK.

The Mallory line steamer Nueces, JOIN
Risk master, sailed for New York via Ko,
West yesterday afternoon with the for
lowing list of cabin passengers.
Mr. and Mrs. C. G. White, Colorado
Springs, Captain Bailey. Mr. Stratton
Denver Colo: Miss Carrie Leach Mis-
Russ. Miss Ella Russ, Sap Antonio; MI
and Mrs. T. W. Cochran, Bolton; Mrs. j.
H. Sampson, Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Gerson
Mr Sam &. Raphael, Miss u. A. Fugua
Miss M. e. Galbraitb, Mr.. p, Phelps. MI
X. Phelps, Houston; Mr. and Mrs H. B
Brown ana child Mr. and Mrs. Jake Metz
Ter, airs. NJ. e. Beers Miss Beers, Mr.. A.
D. Coon Mrs Maurice Cohen, Mr. Torch
Mr. NJ. March Mr.. Loeb, Mr., James A.
O'Reilly. Mr.. J. ]. Doheny, Mr.. Lamberton,
Rev. A. Grant Evans, Mr.. Frank Bertch,
Nj NJ G. Jarreau. Mr.. F. c. Conner, j.
Y. Smith, ELI Hunter, Galveston; Mr.. and
Mrs. d. S. Gallagher. Mr., and Mrs. Welsh,
Shreveport Hon. Bryan Barry and Wife,
Dallas, and about twenty in the steerage.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
BRENNAN NOTES.
Main Line Central Trains TO Uss
Brnnoh Tracks.


Brennan. July 13.--Brenham is 10 get
the benefit Of the main line trains Of the
Houston and Texas Central 1t has been
announced here that until the necessary
repairs have been made on the main line
roadbed that trains Nos. 3 and 4, the
night trains. VIII run to northern points
via, Hampstead, Brennan, Elgin and
Waco At Elgin the trains Will take the
Katy track into Waco, at Waco going over
the branch line to Bremond, thus reaching
the main line. The train leaving Houston
at night is scheduled to pass through here
at 1902 a. m
special freight train OF the Santa
Fe was sent out OF here this morning on
the Central tracks for Navasota. Inc en-
tire roadbed OF the branch line, from Som
erville to Navasota. Is wreck on account
OF the high water, and 1t 10 impossible to
use IL for some time There was an ac-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
The sneItering Arms GIFT.

The following letter has been received
by the ladies Of the Sheltering Arms In
acknowledgment of shipment OF cloth
ing sent by them to the food sufferers az
Whites switch:
Ladies of Sheltering Arms Association.
Whites Switch. Texas, July ID ne ne
fiood sufferers received. and none too soon,
as The people needed them the worst KIND.
MANY. many thanks. II you could see thelr
looks of gratitude am sure you won.a
feel repaid for your kindness. Respect
fully, u u oa'ie''
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

At tho Tremont---W. L. Howe. Hous
ton; Mrs. MoCord. Miss orgon, Bastrop
Mrs. Mcdowell, Mrs. 7. w. House. Miss
Edith House. Houston: Major Wheaton
Louisville; J J. Farley, Denlson; J. A
Paulhsmus, Chicago; s. A. Burt Chris
II. Horton. New York; J. l.. Wood. Dial
Las; j. II. Lutz. st. Louis; J. Marks. Crow
ley, La; NJ. e. zapp. La Grange; @. s
Miller, veasco; ]. A. Russ. Palestine; j
d. Egsleston, wife and son, Velasco; X
NJ Hallowell Baltimore; Philip Carson
Houston: J. W. Allen, Dallas; c. Halle
ST, Louis; Vim. Mas, Waco: c. b. Pope
Fort Worth; +. II. Mann, Chicago; Miss
Kan; Mrs. II. p. Draught. San Antonio
G. C. Dilworth. r. G.. Smith, Austin
James p Klotz, ST. Louis; I. samastry
Edgar l.. Bebas, New York.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
A Monster Melon.

Mr.. ]. Z. Rivers. of the firm of Rivers
e. straus, Elgin. Texas. sent The Post one
of the largest melons ever grown in Texas
wednesday. 1t reached the editorial rooms
Thursday morning and WAS found to weigh
rs. pounds. In both size and quality the
melon was ahead OF anything seen IN
Houston this season. II was raised az
productiyeness OF the soil in that section
OF the State.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
ESPECIAL ATTENTION TO LITTLE
FOLKS

IL paid at the Texas-C Colorado chautauqua.
aud mothers can attend the weekly e1clr-
sions into the mountains. daily lectures
and entertainments with a feeling oil ease,
knowing their precious darlings WIZ DO
locked after and entertained and In
structed IL desired.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
THE FIRE RECORD.
Two Ladies' Narrowly Escaped Being
HurncI TO Denth.

Waco, Texas, July l3.--Fire destroyed
the residence of Miss Matte McCrary this
morning. Miss McCrary and her sister,
Mrs. Jordan, were sleeping upstairs and
narrowly escaped being burned to death.
They were taken out of a window and
down ladder, the fire smuggling the hair
from their heads and blistering their
hands, faces and feet. A little child OF
Mrs Jordan was let down from the window
In a sheet and escaped unhurt. Loss $500;
insurance $500.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
p.rtnership Dissolved

Berclair. Texas. July 12.--Messrs. 9, B.
Lucas. L. ]. Blackburn and Ben zachery.
doing general merchandise business here.
under the firm name OF Blackburn =
Zachery. have dissolved the two former
retiring. Mr.. Zachsry will continue the
business at the same stand.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
Darn md Feed Burned.

Hillsboro, Texas, July 13.--The large
feed and stock barn of Mrs, r. |. Matsou
was destroyed by fire yesterday origin
unknown. The barn and contents were
worth $4,000 and insured for $1,000
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
wArER.soAKEp PIANOS.

Pianos and organs damaged by water
age. etc. put in strictly hrst-class eonai-
tion or taken as part payment LOT ne" ~
struments. al Grunewald's Music Store,
$40 Main street. All sheet music half price.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14

emulation OF freight in the local office
here for Nayasota and to get this out OF
the way the Central tracks we're used. A
coach was attached 10 the train for the ac-
commodation OF those who might desire
TO 90 TO Nayasota.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14

deposited there by DR.. Durham, the treas
urer.
TAYLOR.--Hands are at work tearing
up the street car track on Main street
to get rid OF a considerable impeachment to
travel ON this principal thoroughfare of
the city. The street cars have not been in
operation for several months, and the cars
were yesterday shipped to Palestine. where
they will be put to some USE
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14

in the penitentiAry on charge Of assault
with intent TO murder on John kookhArt.
a Houston and Texas Central conductor.
Clark. In company With Mexican. wa
attacking Lockhart VIXEN the latter hIls1
the Mexican.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14
ENCOURAGEMENT ENOUGH.

Even our competitors admit we give
.na hest color and best work: all yea want
!. a,,r work. 81 Packsrd's Troy Laundry
90 prairie avenue; phone a52.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14

Clark Given FosS Years.
Waxahachie. Texas. July is.-wslises
CLARK, colored, was sentenced 70 four yssss
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-14

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