The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-13

position Il was necessary to send troops to
protect them against the rabble.
Yesterday morning crowd swooped down
unon the outgoing Galveston, Houston ana
Henderson train. They were plainly anu
positively told that the railway would not
haul them or any one else down to Galveston
The crowd said they had passes from the
mayor and intended going down anyhow
The doors were locked TO keep them out
but they broke them and fofctDly took pos
General Manager Hill OF the Galveston,
Houston and Henderson then went to Mayor
Brashear and stated that too many passes
were being issued, and that unless st9ppea
and proper guards furnished, the railway
would positively stop running trans. u was
then agreed that no more passes woulo Dc
issued urless absolutely necessary.
Many of the crowds 90 10 IN through Idle
curiosity Many wanted To go to Galveston
to sea about relatives. but they could not do
90. The trains we're occupied by several
who would ride down to Texas City and OH
returning. instead OF giving up the seats to
the WORKOUT and needy refugees, would hold
them. In one case big, husky Fellow re-
fused TO give up his seat to little l2-year-
old girl who had walked from virginia Point
10 the junction and was completely tagged
A former Houstonian who was refugeeng
from Galveston very properly yanked him out
OF the seat which was turned over to the
tired-out little girl.
Meaptlne. the news soon spread through
the city OF the forcibe taking OF trains and
a well known military man offered TO raise
a company OF volunteers, whom he would
guarantee would protect all trains and allow
no one to board them unless II was agreeable
TO the railroad authorities. They would see
that II one loaf Of bread was sent down
to feed the hungry and needy people OF Gal
weston ton Houstonlans did rot 20 down to
devouf 1t.
1t will be about a month before tho rail-
way companies build their bridges across
the bay to Galveston island, and it may be
that all three roads will Join in and build one
substantial bridge. double tracked. 1t will be
long time. however, before the wagon
bridge Is rebuilt, because the disaster will
seriously affect county finances and the loss
to property will naturally curtail taxes. In
fact the loss Is so great that the next legs-
lature may be petltioned to remit all Gal
weston county taxes.
The lodges OF the city whose quiet charity
attracts no attention are actively at work
In assisting their brethren in Galveston. The
task is SO stupendous that special meetings
are called SO united action may be taken
There Will be joint meeting of all Knights
Of Pythias lodges tonight at the castle hall
OK Lamar lodge, 4l5ls Main street Official
headquarters of the Grand Lodge are at 2o5
Main street.
committee OF fifteen representatives OF
the Grand Lodge I. o. O. F. went down to
Galveston yesterday to see what assistance
they can render. They are empowered to
draw for whatever amount of money may
be needed.
The colored women OF the city yesterday or
ganized union for the purpose of assisting
in the relief OF the sufferers OF Galveston.
Mrs. l.. Privost was elected president and
Miss NJ. r. Everett, secretary; Miss r. A.
Watson. treasurer. Committees were appointed
tory each ward as follows:
First wsrd-Mrs. G. Lawrence and Mrs, M.
Nelson. ~
Second ward-Mrs. J. B. Bell
ter u '-''' f'i
Fourth ward-Mrs. H. b. Gray and Mrs, J.
F. King ' -
Fifth ward--Mrs. DR.. Scott and Miss ssnis
May 'e s"''e
Sixth ward-To be filled
Ihere VIII BIO another meeting this rnornins
al O'Clock at Antioch Baptist church All
women interested are invited to attend.
Nev. A: Barber Of Galveston is requested
10 FURNISH. through The Post a list of tbe
kliled living and dead OF the colored people.