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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
TEXAS RATE CHANGES.
Advances and Reductions Made b
Burenu Members.

advances ana M3ue by
Bureau Members.
Effective Immediately, as based on COM
bnation OF locals through New York to
Houston, rate of 74is cents per 100
pounds may be applied on school furniture,
carloads, minimum weight $4,000 pounds.
from Holland. Mich, to Houston and CAL
weston: rates from and TO other points
are not to be affected.
The Southern Pacific will, effective May
2, establish rate of 10 cents TO Houston
and Is cents to Galveston on roasted cof-
Fee straight carloads, from New Orleans.
The same company will, effective May 4,
establish a rate Of ~ cents per 100 pounds
on ash. hickory, elm or oak logs. carloads,
minimum weight $4,000 pounds, from
Beaumont to New Orleans. when for ex-
port.
Notice has been given by the Texas and
Pacific of intention, effective May 2, to
establish a rate of A cents per 100 pounds
on sugar, carloads, from New Orleans TO
Texas common points on that line, subject
to usual differentials to points taking
higher than Texas common point rate, il
being understood that rates from other
points Will not be affected thereby.
Effective yesterday the San Antonio and
Arkansas Pass established rate OF 81 IA
New York and LIS to Boston on wool In
sacks. any quantity, from Laredo.
Notice has been received from the st.
Louis Southwestern and International and
Great Northern railroads OF Intention Ia
establish rate OF 81 per 100 pounds on
strawberries, less than carloads, minimum
weight 10000 pounds. from Texas produc-
ing points 70 ST. Louis. Mo-. effective May
3, 1893, and expiring June g 1899,
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btel Bristol,
HOUSTON. TEXAS.
&ican Plan 81 & $3.50 a Day.
" 6yst.cjass, centrally located, passsnge,
"A electric lights, steam heat. Return, and eau
a ali rooms Elegantly furnished. new ana
a Accommodations unsurpassed by any hote'
Hsy. MuRisoN & MALiS. Manages.
Formerly of Capitol Hotel
TGHTERs or cosFEDERAcy.
lginE To Celebrate Jefferson
Davis Birthday.

m e. Lee chapter, United Daugh-
n the Confederacy. held their reg
4onthly meeting yesterday morning
With other matters. determined to
u active campaign for the collec-
& money 10 build the monument for
&nfederate dead that they have SO
Dir hearts upon and in which they
u have the generous assistance of
Dple of Houston.
8near approach Of the Sd of June,
3thday Of Hon. Jefferson Davis. was
send Mrs p. A. Randolph was APP
n by the president, Mrs. Htucheson,
Jrman of committee to take charge
Il celebration, with pawer to appoint
iFoeiates.
eral new members were received and
Essence of Miss Johns OF Washington.
Twas noted with pleasure.
committees appointed TO decorate
f8ves OF the Confederates last We'd
made their reports. The graves
bnd, as a rule, In forlorn and neg
condition and the chapter has de-
Ito aid the Dick Bowling camp in
pg these resting places Of the dead.
|ondition Of these graves is sad
bon on the people of Houston and
Hpter hopes that there may be- offers
4vidual help In caring for them.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
sHERIrF,s DEPARTMENT.

strayed or stolen. from W. II. Halliwell.
Aldine, Texas, one pony, bay, years old.
Ia hands high, knot on knes. branded D
on left shoulder. Has been worked. Re-
ward $3.50,
Strayed or stolen, from W, a. Golden.
Houston Texas. one dark bay horOe. 10
years old, 15a hands high, branded y p
on hip, sore on back. long tail. Reward
$3.50.
Strayed or stolen. from G. J. Lallier. 1881
South street. two horses one bay and one
brown. and years about II hands high.
no brand, extra large Northern horses.
both shod all around,
Strayed or stolen from Mrs. B. Y.
younge. Westfeld. Texas. one mare bay.
years old, Is hands high. wire mark on
right forefoot gap cut In one ear, foretcp
cut square. Reward $500. a. r.. Ander-
son, Sheriff; by George r. Brlnghurst.
Deputy.
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agent Of the Houston East and West Texas
yesterday succeeding Mr.. r u. Yoskum,
who resigned the position named to sc-
cent that Of assistant to President Chap
man OF the Cumberland Construction. with
Headquarters at 81. Louis During his
residence in this city Mr. Yoakum's busl-
ness ability and attractive personality won
for him large number Of friends, all Of
whom regret his departure exceedingly
He left for St. Louis last week
Mr. VIM Doheriys appointment as az
slstapt general freight agent OF the East
and West also became effective yester-
day The position 81 travelling freight and
passenger agent formerly held by him,
has been abolished,
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spnsmodic rate MauIpuIations.

New York commercial,
The Texas railroad commissioners are
manifestiy as much opposed to the tactics
OF the Mallory and Morgan lines in manip-
ulating rates as are the competitors Of
these interests. They also deprecatc the
practice as tho most disturbing element
with which the commission has to deal.
Business men of Texas are unable to Sc
cure stability in rates owing to the fre-
duent cutting on interstate shipments
which are in effect and IN facf 40 REBOUND
n ,be interests OF a few outside merchants.
without a corresponding benefit TO Texas
ccnsumers. 1t has been decided to adopt
radical means to STOP the manipulation
and a circular to that effect has been Is
sued
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Mr.. o. r. Maer. train master OF the Katy
at smithvllle. spent yesterday in the city.
Captain G. A. Qulnlan, vice president
and general manager OF the Central, Is
absent In North Texas
Mr.. II. D, Patrick. agent AZ Austin for
the Houston and Texas Central transacted
business in the city yesterday
Mr.. r. K. Bixby. travelling passenger
agent of the Vandala lines. was here yes
,erday from his headquarters at Fort
Worth.
Mr. J. l.. West. assistant genefal freight
agent OF the Missouri Kansas and Texas,
has returned from business visit 70 81
Louis.
Mr. Jp r. GreenhilI local passenger and
ticket agent OF the Santa re. Is serving
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
HIGHER COURTS.


Austin. Texas, May 1.-The following
proceedings were had today in the SUI
preme court:
Reversed and remanded winifrsd G.
Hemtz ct al Va. NJ. J. Thsycr ct al. from
Harris.
Submitted: Fort Worth and Denver City
Railway Company VS.. r. W. Cushman.
from wilbarger, certified questions; Gal-
weston. Harrisburg and San Antonio Rail-
way Company VS.. solomon Jackson from
Bexar, certifed questions; >. d. Padgitt
ct al VS.. Dallas Brick and Construction
Company. from Dallas certified questions.
Motion for rehearing submitted H. s.
White vs.. C. M McGregor OF al. from
Dallas.
Court adjourned until next THURSDAY.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
IMPROVEMENTS ON THE CENTRAL.


H"uV'F steel teInH Lnth--Nevv Dep0tr
md Equipment.
The maintenance Of way department Of
the Houston and Texas Central is being
kept very busy at present by the many i'm
provements being made on the line The
new depots at Bryan and Mexia are nearly
completed. and work on the Ennis shops
is progressing fsyorahly. New dspots for
Carrot and Bremond are contemplated.
The work Of laying 75-pound stee, from
Hampstead south is being pushed The
construction crew is now In the neighbor-
hood Of Waller and the heavy rails will
be extended 10 Houston within the next
few weeks, The track between ifempstead
and Corsicaua will also be laid With the
heavy steel, some 5000 tons OF which Will
be put In during the year.
The local shops are very busy at present
on the building OF SEQ new freight cars The
trucks for these cars, which are also being
made here. are Of the standard 10000
pound capacity pattern and will be first
class in every respect.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
RECEIPTS.
salary Claims FiIed.

Galveston. Texas, May 1T. W. Ford of
Houston today filed application in the Fed
eral court for allowance of additional SAL
airy as general attorney for the Galveston.
La Porte and Houston railroad. The APP
plication will go before Judge Mann, mas
ter commissioner in the case, and will be
heard by him at Houston on Monday. May
10, at which time all matters of this kind
and interventions of whatever sort Will
come up for a general hearing.
T. w, House. receiver, and representa-
tives OF tho estate of Nj, T. Jones also put
in like applications for allowance of SAL
AIRY.
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coTToN AND CHARITY.


Bale of Cotton 10 BE Sold Mt the
Exchange To-day.
Superintendent Joe $. Marlborough Of the
Houston Charity and Relief association
was yesterday notified that the association
he represented had been presented with a
bale of cotton By Mr.. Glenn Bassett of
simonton. Texas. Mr.. Bassett wrote:
Enclosed please find bin of ladng
for one bale of cotton. the proceeds of
which please use as you may see ht
for the beneit OF the needy. May God
bless you in your noble work Yours
truly, Glenn Bassett.
This bale OF cotton will be placed on
exhibition at the Houston Cotton Exchanse
this morning at o'clock and will be sold
at auction to the highest bidder az IL
o'clock. Superintendent Marlborough Will
be the auctioneer He hopes that there
will be a large attendance at the sale. and
good sum realized fordhe Charity assoc
citation.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
Interstntr CnmInisrinn Hcnring.

Chicago May Arguments were be-
gun in the United States circuit court to-
day in the denlurrers filed By the Western
railroads to the charges OF the interstate
commerce commission. The question at
issue is the Legality OF The terminal ice,
which Is charged by railroads on every
stccis Yards. The fee. 81, which u exacted
by the roads on every car and paid by the
shlpperE. was originally ehsrge1 ssaiast
the railroad company hy the stock COM
rsny for the use OF It's track. This averaged
about 20 cents per car and the railroads
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
railroads Going to Mexico.

Victoria, Tex. May 1.---George Sparks
Ed Page and Mcdowell, who have been In
the employ OF the New York. Texas and
Mexican railway as brakeman, have re-
signed their positions now that the stock
movement Is over, and left for Mexico 70
enter the railroad service m the
land OF God and Liberty There
has been quite an exodus OF from
thig section OF young men 10 en-
past month. Some OF them write discour-
agingly having failed to secure the ex-
pected positions. while others have obtain
ed very lucrative employment.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
COTTON BELT ELECTION.
Annual Meeting of the Texas Com
pnny Held Yesterday

phhs Heid yesterday.
Tyler, Tex, May 1.-The stockholders OF
the st. Louis southwestern of Texas and
the Tyler Southeastern Railway companies,
met here today at the general Offices OF
the companies. Practically the same d.
rectors as those OF last year were elected
for the ensuing year.
Immediately after the adjournment Of
the stockholders the board OF directors met
and elected officers for the st. Louis South
western as follows: Russell Harding Of
st. Louis. president; j. A. Edison of Tyler.
vice-president j. w. Hogan, treasurer; r.
ID, Cobb, secretary.
For the Tyler Southeastern: w. Fl.
Rowland OF Tyler, president: Howard
Gould OF New York, vice president; J. w.
Hogan. treasurer; j. P. Douglass, secre-
tary.
President Harding left tonight for ST.
Louis
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
A Mennonite Colony.

Rev Henry Jeer. Mennonite preach
or of Jasper county, Mo-, who has been
IN the city and surrounding country for
several days looking for location for
another Mnnonite colony from his State.
left last night for his home. While here
he bought POO acres Of land near Fair
banks Harris county, from C. w. Hall &
Co. on which this colony viii locate this
summer or fall.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
Mr.. MecormicIs,s Appointment.

The following circular dated at the
headquarters of the Southern Pacific at
San Francisco, on April 81, has been re-
ceived here
Mr.. &c, o, Mccormick is hereby appointed
traffic manager Of all the lines operated
by this company, with headquarters at
San Francisco. He will take up the work
on the approaching LIST day of May.
On and after that date tho several gem
eral passenger agents. the general West
ern agent and the Eastern passenger agent
viii report direct to the passenger traffic
manager and be governed by bis instruc-
tons J. G. Stubbs,
Approved Third Vice President.
G. T. Huntington, President
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
Special Event R.,..

General Passenger Agent Parks OF the
Southern Pacific has authorized reduced
rates for special events as follows:
On account of the hrcmen's celebration
at weimar on May 4. rate Of one fare from
Tickets VIII be sold on May Q and 4. lin
lied to May for return
For the East Texas district missionary
convention at Houston on May 16 to ~.
rate Of one and one-third fares on the
certificate plan.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
The Rose Eetc.

committees for the rose fete to be
by the ladies of the sheltering
association are busily engaged IN
big the various features for that en-
ment, and it promises to be some
of unusual interest. The rose fe,e
B given on the evening of Thurs
ny 4. On the afternoon of that day
1curs the chlldren's festival. FOR
= special programme has been pre-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES.

Aliens Foot Ease. powder for the feet y
cures painful, swollen. smarttng. nervous feet
aud instantly takes the sting out Of corpe ana
bunlons, lts the greatest comfort dieee96fY
o. the age. ALIENS Foot Ease makes Q99s
of new shoes feel easy. II 10 . certain errV
Tor sweating rallouz and hat, Tires. eetiq4
feet Try II today. sold by al 1rvxGieM ~
sbpe stores ~ mail fer ztc - otssAfl
Pseksss EKyE' Addssss A'isn Z ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
IN. Ioras cycle club.

The semi-weekly high fve tournament
Of the Lords Cycle club takes place To-
night. President HirBch holds the cup,
winning il at life last game with z score
NJ nine out Of eleven. The regular month
Is meeting Of the Lords takes place next
Mondzy when theiv 6rst annual basket
picnic Will be ssltsted.
The annual dewberry run OF the Lorda
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02

l.. O. DUSTIN, KALAMAZOO, MICH.
eugh Mr.. Dustin had been afflicted for a
me with enlargement of the prostate
nd urcthral obstruction, he had counted
OF an operation. He was compelled to
chtheter every time to draw his water.
his distress he had consulted eight differ.
ysicians In the hope of relief. They
killed him by using large sounds and
to remove the obstruction.
Hiay an advertisement caught his eye In
bee to the famous Solvent Alterans system
= determined 10 investigate. lie found
rs system was not only cheaper, easier,
1urer way 70 get rid of prostate disorders,
4 found II 10 be less cruel than the knife.
most absolutely certain 10 cure him. His
4ent told him that the Solyent-Alterans
: was scientific and common sense. He
Nj 70 test II and II fully met bis eypecta.
That was two years ago, and he Is still
Ftly and permanently cured,
particulars In regard to this marvellous
i are published in 3 book called Solvent
Mr., !" which Is distributed by mail free TO
u ie a home treatment, man loses no
tnm work, ana the plan II so certain 10
Nm that everyone should know about u.
/ are afflicted with prostatic trouble, or
! friend thus addicted, you should semi for
ofthis valuable book u win tell you
\ obtain cuTf NJ small cxpenee. how
IONS sud the use ~ Instruments can ba
g Address at cree tbs Emnirs Medi-
mpany. lss B. Smith building. Boston.
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nonnton labor COUNCIL.

The regular meeting Of the Labor coun-
eli VIII occur tonight in their new union
labor hall, i2ibE Preston avenue. and a
large attendance Is expected on account
ef it being the hrst meeting In their new
bali and y is rumored that discussion and
action VIII be taken relative 70 the arti-
trust bill now pending before the lssisla-
ture.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
La PORTE TRANSFERRED
Passed Into the Hands Of Its New Owners
Yesterday.
NOTHING As TO FUTURE PLANS GVENOuT,
Receivers Report shows Net Farm
fngs Of ~t.ss6.23 Last Quarter.
salary Claims Filed.

The formal transfer OF the La Porte road
from Receiver T. w House to the Cal
weston, Houston and Northern Railway
company occurred yesterday morning
The new owners OF the property assumed
control Immediately and official notices
Of the change were sent out to all inter-
ested parties.
The transfer was characterized by an
entire absence OF formality, the only
forms observed being the presentation to
Mr.. House OF the deed to the road from
Special Commissioner John Grant to the
new company. and the exchange Of an
inventory for the property and a receipt
covering the same.
President Munson of the Galveston,
Houston and Northern was seen by a
representative of The Post during the
day, but he had little or nothing to say
regarding the future policy TO be pursued
by the company OF which he is the head
1--WE want the friendship and Patronage
Of the people of Houston" he said, and
we will endeavor TO conduct the affairs Of
the road in manner which will merit
BOTH
SO far as the new owners were prepared
to say yesterday there will be no changes,
further than those which have already
been announced, in the present force Of
employees of the general offices OF the road
in this city. Immediately after assuming
control of his departments Auditor and
General Freight and Passenger Agent
Yantis issued orders abollshing the posi-
tion OF local freight agent at Galveston,
formerly held by Mr. r. X. Nichols, and
appointing MIR. Nichols general agent of
the company in the ,Island City. Mr.. II Q.
Archer will act as passenger and ticket
agent at that point.
Messrs. John Roberts and II. G. Burts
will be retained as chief clerks in the
freight and auditing departments. respec-
lively. In the general Offices
The officers of the new company arc as
follows: President, Mr.. J. r. Munson:
vice president Mr. l., j. Smith; secretary,
auditor and general freight and passenger
agent. Mr.. T. S, Yantis general manager.
Mr.. d. w. Rider; general attorney Mr..
r. G.. Foster: general solicitor, Mr.. c, S.
Broadhead. Directors; J r. Munson, L..
]. smith r. S. yeniis. r. G. Foster, e. S.
Broadhead, r. Hacker. J NJ, Dorranre.
DeIacy Chandler, w. r. Munson and John
Atkinson.
General Manager Rider is still i'll at
his home In Kansas CITY and Mr.. w. w.
Kent is acting in his stead.
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retaliated by fixing the 50 charge. The
interstate commerce commission declared
that the tag was unreasonable and that II
was a discrimination against shippers en-
tcring Chicago stock yards. The argu-
ments will continue for several days.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02

Look for the Death of Eliszer and Revolt
of Modin. Maccabees entertainment. Bry-
an hall. Thursday May 4.
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nnnrn or TILE nav

ORDER OF THE DAY.
improvements, we are UP TO date on hne
collar and cuff work. Two machines run.
ming all the time at 81 Packard's Troy
Laundry, s12 Prairie; phone 332,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
Eart nna west chansa-.

Mr.. ". II. TAILOR assumed control OF
the ONCE of general freight and passenger
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Receiycr Hou.c,. nernrt.

Galveston, Texas, May THE report of
T. w. House, sole receiver OF the Calves
ton, La Porte and Houston railway for
the quarter ending March a. 1899, was
fled today with the clerk of the Federal
court. 1t shows;
The times., 1899-05-10
The True war Monument.

1t is an excellont project TO construct
heroic statue of General Lee within sight
OF the noble American home he oc--
cupied before the country he love
was rent in twain by civil war. It is
always well to build monuments to Ar-eri-
can heroism and greatness.
But the real monument typifying the
Civil War as viewed by this generation
has yet to be built.
Let grand statue representing Les AMI
Grant as they stood together at Apo
mattox, hand clasped in hand, be erected
where all who visit Washington can see it.
and remember that the blood that was
spilled under those two grand leaders was
spilled honestly and Loyalty by the SOL
diers OF each in the prosecution of what a
believed to be the truth and their right.
When ii comes now to consideration of
the past, history and art should tend more
to the consolidation OF the Blue and the
Grey, which at last have blended into the
khaki that commonly covers our Northern
and Southern soldiers, whether they sleep
in Arlington, do guard duty in Cuba Or
Porto Rico. or stop Mauser bullets in the
far off Philippines. We have a common
and glorious ancestry of brave soldiers,
be they Federal or Confederate. and conf
posite army composed of their sons. Let
US combine our recollections and monu-
ments in the fraternal spirit of the pres
ent. and not with reference TO the partisan
ideals of sad past.
The times., 1899-05-10
Amenities in Ohio.

The harmony in the Republican camp
in Ohio continues to be of the Kilkenny
variety Gov Bushnell, alluding 10 Mr..
Hanna, says that whenever the Senator
finds himself getting the worst of it he
runs behind the President and tries to
make out that the Administration is being
assailed." And then. with his most amia-
Bile smile, he adds that had it not been
for the tight hold Hanna had on the coat
tails of Mr.. Mckinley he would never
have succeeded in" being dragged into
public life"
1t is difficult to picture a more cordial
and altruistic relationship than that pre-
vailing between ohios Governor and its
junior Senator. The exchange of compli-
ments between them is suggestive of
the confidence OF gamblers playing with
knives up their sleeves.
1t may be true that there is little op-
position to President Mckinley within the
ranks of Ohio Republicans. And it is very
certain that the increasing bitterness be-
tween the various Republican factions in
the State is rendering extremely promising
the election of Democratic Governor II
the Democrats will only conclude to make
use of the best material at their disposal
they can assuredly win-and that they be-
lieye they can win is shown by the number
of candidates in the field. They cannot
possibly do better than renominate former
Governor Campbell, whose administration
was so excellent that he was deemed de-
serving of Presidential honors albeit he did
not, of course, secure the nomination. More
over, Mr.. Campbells nomination would be
encouragement to the Democracy of other
States as showing desire to put ''fit
men on guard and get in the best of trim
for the Presidential struggle.
The Republicans may be left to take care
of their own quarrels. The more they
fight the brighter the prospects of Demo-
cratic success. And with Mr.. Campbell
leading his party, as he has led it to vic
tory in the past. there will be the best of
reason to believe that it viii triumph at
the polls.