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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08
SURVEY OF THE BRAZOS
Chief Of Engineers Has Recommended The
Project 10 the Secretary Of War.
CORPS WILL Be PUT IN THE FIELD At ONCE
III Captain Riches Report Is Finally
Approved and the work lis
Ordered Done.
Especial to The Post.)

Washington, September 7.--Representa-
tive Burleson today again consulted Gen.
eral Wilson. chief of engineers. about the
Brazos survey. Colonel Roberts has for
warded Captain Riches report and same
is now being considered by General Will
son
A rush order has been affixed to the
report and General Wilson has agreed
with Mr.. Burleson to recommend to the
secretary Of war the allotment OF 100000
OF the general appropriation for the sur
vey.
General Wilson assured Mr.. Burleson
that If the report OF Captain Richie was
finally approved that the recommendation
made by Captain Richie for the surveying
corps to be put in the field to expedite
the work would be respected.
Waco, Texas, September 7.-Congrees-
man Henry is in receipt of the following
dispatch:
Washington. D. c.. September Report
approved all along the line and survey
ordered by the secretary Of war in ac-
cordance with Riches recommendations;
$4,000 allotted. A. S. Burleson.
| The message alludes to the survey Of
the Brazoe river. The fact that Captain
Richie of Galveston had recommended a
survey OF the river was published II few
days ago and Congressman Burleson went
Immediately to Washington to secure If
/ possible favorable action by the Depart
ment. The dispatch to Mr.. Henry shows
that he has been successful and that the
work OF surveying the river will soon be-
gin. The money for this work was mp
propiated by the last congress and 10000
of the appropriation is set aside for i'm
mediate use
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08
QUARANTINE AGAINST FRISCO
VIM 10 Kept on for some Time as
Result of Investigations.

III Paso, Texas, september State Health
officer w F. Blum, has returned from san
Francisco whittier he wSnt to look into the
bubonc plague situation, He stayed there
for only few days, but says that he has
obtained all Of the information he desires
and thet the roSas quarantine sill be kept
on for some time TO come. lie intimates thar
II VIII Re made moro rigid than il now is
He decliued 10 talk for publication as TO the
result OF his Investigations or to give the
number OF cases, II any which ne found
hot fight is being mae by FL Paso rler-
chants to have the quarantine restrictions
removed rs they say tt is without caust
and is materially iniuring them. Or Blunt
will return to san Francisco In short time
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especially OF cotton, and these crops re-
main highly profitable the labor problem
looms UP in larger proportions and with
moro perpiexing features than ever. The
south In fact must have more farm labor
and OF better kind than the black labor
upon which we have heretofore depended.
Negro labor is becoming too unreliable
1t is drifting away from the feds, too
at the first opportunity and swelling the
idle population Of the cities and towns.
Attention has moro than once been
called to the actual abandonment OF mag
Texas. down on the lower Brazos. because
OF the want OF plenty and reliable labor
In the old slave days these plantation
were the home OF wealthy and refined
owners who. II they still live and yet own
the land are seriously embarrassed and
are compelled to allow thousands OF dol
lars worth OF property to go to wreck and
waste.
| These facts and considerations empha-
size the vital necessity OF turning South
ern attention more directly and earnestly
than ever to the question of immigration
We want more white farmers and white
hired help. II we could get that tide OF
healthy and Industrious and thrifty Scan
dnavians that has been so steadily set
ting toward the Northwest turned South
ward, we would go far toward solving thlt
vexatlous problem Of Southern farm labor
| II we coi:ld induce more Eastern and
Northern farmers TO come among us we
would vastly benefit our section.
We certainly have the natural induce.
ments to immigration. Why are we moi
getting more OF TT Are our surplus land
being held at speculative or too high
prices? Are the large land owners stan1.
ing in the way? Are the railroads indlf.
ferent in the premises?
While we are talking 30 much about in
dustrlal development we should address
ourselves intelligently and energetically Il
this no less vital question OF more ans
more reliable farm labor II Is possible
for any and every county, by united ant
intelligent effort, to largely solve this
problem for itself.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08
ToDAY's ENTRIES.

Six furlongs. selllng-Veioce ITO, Al Stokes
lOi JACK wits lJl Dominis, Revenue l0t
Al Lone 1Cs, Dorahce. Moss Rose lO7, SILKY
iJl Ruby Riley. Refer lO7.
Phree-quarters OF a mile, 2-year- Odds
Mgrrinan, Card Gillock III, marcia Dent 100,
Tony Leppng Ill.
Three quarters OF mile, sollingM Marie G..
Brown lDS, Rushhelas, Mona b., ed l., 10l,
Kindred los. j. II. Barnes lOi. FL Caney 1l0,
Sam Lazarus, Iris, Bunham 1J7, May Dine l0a.
Six and half turlongs, handicap-Hi
Nocker So Lor5 Neville 1Ji, Maggie DAVIS
III, HI Kollar ", W. J. Baker "a, Noblenlan
lCy
Mile and sixteenth, Handicapped Doughty
9S. Alice Turner "a, Eugenia S. IS, Malay lol
Mile and an eighth.-Ladas, GOV. Boyd lCo,
Gilbert l0U, Orris, Sprung 80.
Weather clear, track FAST
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08

st. Louis. September 7.-Close finishes were
in evidence at Kinlock Park this afternoon,
that in the fourth event being especially
thrilling staff, Necklace and Terralene
fought it out clear through the stretch, I'M
ishing noses apart. The judges placed them
in tne order named Track last
Seven furongs--ChiIton, Amelia Strain
more. sylvan. time 1874.
-FOUR and a half furlongs- Blackiord. Dona
Bell, Juanetta. Tine :59la.
Mile and seventy yards--Lime Light, lnu-
endo. Mandora. lime l.iS12
six furlongs-Stan. Necklace. Terralene
Time 1:lah.
Aie--Acddlesome zazel. Guide Rock Time
l:43.
Six furlongs- Diana Fonso, The Singer, Sc
guranoa. Time 1:I5%.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08
Sheenshned ResuIts

New York September TT was decd-
eely ordinary days racing at sheepshead Bay
today
Five furlonss-severlia. Star. laveta. Time
1900 70.
Mile-serrano. Mcleod of Dare, Bold
HI ght. Time 1:41.
SIX furlougs-Leurana, Albula. Rolling Boer.
Time, lbs $50.
=. My and a Quarterback Point. Hardly,
Whistline Con. Time, 2O6 4-5.
Huldlss. TWO miles-Sir Hubert, Draughts-
man Ben Elder. Time, $3.50.
SIX furlonao-Unmaslsed La Tosca II,
Gold Or. Time. 1:i4.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08
CENSUS STATISTICS.
Fifty-four Cities Have Been Tabu-
lated Up to Date.

lated Up To Date.
Washington. September THE census
bureau UP to last night had tabulated the
returns from ffty-four cities. These show
a population OF 14,6ii.7l1. This is an aver
age increase in population per city of q 80
per cent. The same cities n 1890 had n
population OF II, l5O,O45, making a total
gain of S,494, 666. The percentage of in
crease in 1890 was calculated on the aggre-
gate gain and not on the average increase
per cent, as Is he case this year The re-
suit was that the percentage of gain, ac-
cording to the census bureau oficia 8,
while appearing to be larger, namely 81 S3,
wac not so in fact, owing to differen
method followed n making the calcaat on
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08
First Time In Forty Years.

Island Pond, VI, September 6.--For the
nfs' time in forty years this town has gone
democratic. II IS the greatest railway
center in Vermont and between Portland
Me-, and Montreal.
enthusiasm for Bryan Is so strong that
.ne repuol can majority Of 81 in 1895 has
been evsrcoms.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08
Democratic Nomination..

salt Lake, Utah. September TIN
democratic State convention convened this
forenoon ana proceeded to nominate
State ticket. The convention conclude;
us lahors BY the nomination OF j. VI. "
Whitron fer supreme court Judge and o
W, Peers, / c. Thornson and A. II. Tar
belt for presidential electors.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08

In the sixth head 80 .
'tsd although the tims ne ne contsss =. \
w fSs s go, pace was ,s MY IN I
The f fsyoSSe. + ia sea5ss .:tIasSs e..
tr'ot went to Roster ,,eeona place !!
The mile to beat = three slrsI,,4
tt hs se5 y ,Lluclle i clsselssssss' /;
driven by oeers, do,n rvt'stnoon, M /
IN 2;Oeh. The quaIters .ne tritk M !
i'56. tho last half being r sssrs OK y
Jupe vent hall NIL ~ loeh ~
time was taken " tee home -
Pools Pools were sold durip, !,
Wi pupss s ne inierierenee q "a AZ ss
Best time 2:07A se--ine AduIrs
rurse $500, 2;2o pace--rr.a !, Y
Best t.mo 2;1lA. 0u"afi silsH (,
time 2:13h. noster Won ,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08
porden's Good Trims

New York. September ,As IA
den seems to have been avs ,y.sx (
ton situation just little ~ r.,.a "
the rest. That Is a way NJ, "a eaa sIf's
His purchase on Tuesday o. '0',, 49,. ~
of cotton print cloth at = ', Il. n
not be repeated yesterda,' ..oslisIsE
cloth market has stiffen'd 's /, a
since then s probably 5 = e, ~ 49,
would be nearer the price = :, NJ ~
chose to sell today. so some y . - I
surprised rivals in traas
today y.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08


A few OF the Southern independent
pnpers continue to Mud only partisan republl-
can literature for reproduction.
The entire body OF the citizenship Of Hous-
ton. ought to get in touch and sympathy at
once with the Fruit, Flower and Vegetable
Festival management. We ought to have
tho finest displays and biggest entertain
ments of every kind here this year that have
been seen in the State. decided success
this year will make the festival permanent and
enlarge its scope.
The cotton farmers shouldn't put their
surplus into diamonds this yeaf-let's build
more factories.
Mr.. Bryans presence in any community is
all that is necessary to cause demonstration
OF the fact that he has become the idol of
the masses of this country II the people
are brave enough to freely express their po-
litical preferences this year democratic vic
tory is certain.
AS Commissioner Rockhil's undiplomatic
interview came from Shanghai the country
VIII 10 peiie'tiE ~ sNSPShN JNNo'"N"N
for the present at Ieasi.
Profitable cotton, by the way, does not
render the liberalization OF crops any the
less profitable. The farmer who raises his
own supplies is only the better on, let his
surplus cotton crop be worth what 1t may.
few acres ought always be spared for hog
and hominy,
! It's something new to find cotton furnish
ing the sensation of the hour, but The Post
hasn't bad as good news on its first page
for many a day as for day or two past
| The difference between the North Carolina
negro and the Filipino is that the negro II he
can read is given a voice in government but
{ The Filipino. be be ever so intelligent. is
I merely the subject and playtbng OF an
American carpetbag commission.
| It's UP to the United States and Russia
again since Germany declines to evacuate
Pekin. 1t is possibly safe to venture the
assertion that big huff for political effect
has thus been called
We are told that the gold democrats WI
try to keep Indiana in the republican column
II the gold democrats should succeed In
defeating Mr.. Bryan second time, they Ger
tainlv should have the decency to return the
NrfA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08
Wand. $50, coo COR LOSS OF un Ar,

Hillsboro Texas. September IA suit
for $4,000 damages was filed here toda,
AGAINST the Missouri, Kansas and Texa,
Railway company OF Texss by B. II.
Brown. HIS claim is that he got an arm
cut of and was totally disabled at Lorena
IN March in attempting to board passing
freight
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08
Texan ut Annapolis.

washington. September Hon. JEFF
johnson, insurance commissioner of Texas.
IS here with his son. B. X. Johnson. who
has just passed an exhmnati5n successful.
ly at Annapolis He will Immediately enter
the naval academy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08
AMERICAN LEAnlrr
WEATHER IsFoRmArlos.
probabilities.

Washington. September 7.-Eas.rn In
Rain Saturday with high nor.herly nsi
Sunday rain, followed ny clearing.
oklaaoca anu In lIan Terrlior5-Lsssln
SATURDAY and sunday: yariasis virts
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08
Mere norscs Tor rrnn.ynnI.

Bonham, Texas, September 7--s,eger &
Co. OF this city made shipment o, four.
teen cars OF fine horses to tho English
army in the Transvaal today. TLey 20 via
New Orleans. a trainload o; mules was
shipped few days ago.
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telephone Numbers: sssssiss,.l AZ

The City.-Ths Post Is delivered to any part Of the
city by carriers. per MONTH $780, three months
$500; six months 5000; one year. SI1.oo
MI Theodore bering has charge OF tho city
circulation and collecting. Messrs. Theodore
Boring. Chss Lott and Burt Hull the au-
troriTed collectors OF all city bills (both ajvers-
ing and subscription and money should DO
paid TO any ONE other than those named unless
special written authority signed by the business
should be paid by check In favor OF The hous-
ton Printing Company
Subscribers falling to receive The Post regularly
Will please notify the office promptly, Every
paper Is expected TO be delivered not later than
6;so o'clock a.
Under no circum stances will orders given by
employees on the office be recognized and
paid or accepted In payment Of accounts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08
GRAND cIRcuIr CLOSED.
me Abbott Made a Wagon Record of
a Vile In 2;nn =.

NIuofd' Coan.. September THE Grand
..ioui' meeting closed at Charter Oak park
us afternoon the single event for tomor-
~ eofd being crowded IN today's sport.
Ae running was interesting, the 2:ii trot
.s,.hk SIX heats to finish, Onward Silver
~A1s the race. -Four heat winners went
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08
TEXAS MATrERs.

Especial to The Post)
Washington. September 7.--rexas post
masters appointed today: Bexar, Bexar
county, J, B, Wright; Cooley, johnson
county, Edward II. erie; Stockard, Hen
derson county, W. L. Coie Wheelock,
Roberts county, c. r. Gilstrap.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08
Warren AT NngasnIsi.

Washington, September THE war de-
partment has been informed OF the arrival
OF the transport Warren at Nagasaki yes
terday with two bat,alions of the Ninth
cavalry and recruits aboard.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08

The following reserve agents for Texas
banks have been approved Seaboard Ma"
lonal bank OF New York for First Ma.
tlonal of Petty; Hanover National of Nav
YORK for First National OF Venus.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08

Texas postofffces established: Fulton.
Nn zandt county, jacob r. Gillentne
p,stnasteri Rabn, Fayette county. Ernest
nake postmaster; Tribune. Griyson
county. Eleazor NJ. Estes postmaster
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08

Texas pensions granted today: Original
-Waldeman Hutchinson, Dallas, Sc. Fer.
guson NJ Burton, Longvcw. s2i. Widows
Jennie Glover. Oak Clin, IS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08

point to their school or police censuses. The
public at large will take only the govern
ment figures, whether they are correct or
incorrect. The greatest fault in the ma
jority OF cases lies with selfish suburbs tina,
have fought against Incorporation with the
city proper.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08
Oldest methoaist minister pso,.

Wllliama cal, September 7.-ltey LORENZO
Waugh, the oldest Methodist minister I'm The
world. ded suddenly in the railroad depot here
today.
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THE HOUSTON DAILY POST.
nv the
Houston Printing Company.

4. M. JOHNSTON. - PRESIDENT.
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Agents
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What Pingree, Republican Governor
Of Michigan, Thinks Of the
Republican Party.

There should he n Eenerat
cleaning out OF the gang that
has betrayed the Republic Mt
Washington"
"I am N republican,. but I hon-
est1y believe that, with the ONO
crowd In control, the best thing
that could happen the rcpubh-
cnn party this fail wouid be
the success OF the democrats"
~ have always contended that
McI<inIey's backbone did not
reach far enough toward MS
neck to support his brain or will
power"
GLOW long Will the American
people tolerate "a stpte of at
fairs like that in the Pniiippines
md Chinns How long VIII
they suffer to he controlled by
such enemies of the RcpuDItc as
HANNAH"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08

The resignation OF the local board OF med.
ieal examiners for the Eleventh judicial dis.
trict win serve to again call attention tc
the need Of legislative action TO protect the
public against quack doctors operating under
bogus diplomas. 1t would be highly interest,
ing to know how many people have been
slaughtered by these frauds and ineompe-
tents in Texas in the past few years
The Hon. Richard olney Is too big to allow
his prejudices to control his good iudg-
ment
II Is doing none OF the cities that are dis
appointed at their census returns any good to
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08

Catyon region 3uiietin.
United states department q asnsua1''
weather bureau cotton iesiol ouleu. +
twenty four hours enaing At - = q
NERD an time. ~.
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A GAME SUNDAY.
The Ffremen VIII Meet the ,saIves-
ton Club Again

iue nremen were practlclng yesterday az.
seiHooh Tor their game with Galveston sun
~ ana feel confident that they will win
.ne series There is considerable feeling be-
t"'en the two teams and each will do Its
1.niost TO down the other The ladies will
s ~ adum.tted free TO the gate and grand
, rns leans VIII play as follows
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HOUSTON. SATURDAY, SEPT. 8, 1900
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08

Philadelphia, September I. :. p,,,..
prousht today's game to a close Il d. e
of the ninth inning. with the score IA Il M Il
caso tried new pitcher named EluxA,i L.
Kept the locals guessing during d. M
game. Donahue's wild throw in Il. NJ
inning allowed the tying run to talIy ~
Ch!esno a.. Ri
1Iii mssp :";,..s.;... 1ol 900 M i I
land. sud A'Ii>
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.enerni uhssrYnt,un.,

observations tnEcn ct all stalea " Il
United states weather bureau at tpA
Yesterday. 18th mer.dinn tins,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08
BASEBALL,
SArroNAL LrA,r,


Brooklyn, September TO-DAY, ~. &.
a hot one from start to npisb ~
saving for four innings. Pittsburs y. !:
of one run. which was increased I 3 I.
a home run drive over the picket Is. \
Wiil'ams' with o'Brlen on nrst. n, NM
of O'Brien aud Williams ana K. Nv
Mug OF wagner and Keller rers ~ n. ~. X. ~
The game was called on account ~ i n,lse
Score " qailzx(
p nB .................0l0 100 en- 4
Dioohiyh 's.'.............10 2 600 MI = Y
WaddeE and thinner; McGinniiy NJ, Il
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AS Commissioner Rockhills undiplomatic
interview came from Shanghai the country
will be perfectly willing TO suspend judgment
for the nresent al least.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08

few OF the Southern independent
pnpers continue to mud only partisan republl-
can literature for reproduction.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08

We are told that the gold democrats WI
try to keep Indiana in the republican column
II the gold democrats should succeed II
defeating MIR. Bryan second time, they Ger
tninlv should have the decency to return the
stolen democratic livery.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08

The cotton farmers shouldn't put their
surplus into diamonds this yeaf-let's build
more factories.
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n,.,r,,, Averages.

Not included in mean..
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08

It's UP to the United States and Russia
again since Germany declines to evacuate
Pekln. 1t is possibly safe to venture the
assertion that a big hluff for political effect
has thus been called
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08

New York September THE n, h.
defeated the ST. Louis team, today A,s.s
misplays by Jones and Mco,ou NJ
pitching was a notable feature. "'''I'
Score
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t.M. JOHNSTON. ~. PPsss,pssr.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08

It's something new to find cotton furnish
Ing the sensaton of the hour, but The Post
hasn't had as good news on its first page
for many day as for day or two past,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-08

The difference between the North Carolina
negro and the Filipino is that the negro II he
can read is given a voice in government but
The Filipino. be be ever so intelligent. Is
merely the subject and playtbing OF an
A mnrlcnn nnrneihnp cnr,1n1l esinn
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-04-09
Che Henle Book Store,

Stone Front--Dering Building
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