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Arizona republican., 1900-08-29
asked one col1red woman.

asked one col -red woman.
 No, sah,' she answered readily. I was bawn in LOuisville.'
 Can you read?'
 " oh, yes. sah.
 Writer
 Yes. sah.
 " Do you spsak Elglsh?'
 The question staggered her. much to my surprise. and I repeated it more for ;he fun than anything else.
 No. sah. she hesitated. l reckon ] Goan know dat. sah.'
 Another woman read yhe names of her children firm the family bible. Annie. born April 15 1S95. she said. and l put it down.
 Johnnie. born April 15. 1S95.' sha read again.
 Hold on, I said. that cant be, you've got them on the same day Well. I reckon dats right, boss, she exclaimed, 'dey's twins
 And those two instances" said the majCr. win a sigh. are only two of a thousand CT more. e.''-Washingt Star.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-29
NEW GUINEA-MEXICAN OLDMINES CORPORATION
 MAJOR HOWARD. President. FRED'k WILKINSON, Manager.
 10 o5 MONTHLY DIVIDENDS
ON PRESENT ISSUE S25o,ooo.
 I'D PROVIDE FOR EyCREASED WORKING EXPENSES.


 Blocks of stock in the above now being sold a SsI Der share full paid and nom nssessable. pay Ins an ordinary dividend of per cent per mOnII and an interim bonus of per cent. (The ad. vance reports of the management justify tn, continuance of a total 10 per cent per montt until 1902 when the bonus only may ceast or a few months to allow of further deer level deVelOpments.) Not lesstha S3 allotted To avoid exchange rcmitinnces mny be sent h dollar bills by mail. Stock re-purchnsed. Ditt 5ends on < 60 stock and above that amount pal weekly if fdesired-holders of stock below SiOt monthly. Dividends by vouchers. small amount remitted in cash or bills. tOrisinni inNestnen paws over 800 per cent. per nnnum.)
 The object of this issue is to immedtatel, control an increased development fund.an n return to give the public a highly lucrs live investment, combined with a leve priced IeSitimntely rising stock. unaffected 6roking or " change" manipulationS. Par of the cOrpOration's property IS situated the heart of the Indians country on tn boundary of Southern Mexico. Some ofth workings date from the sixteenth centur. and are held by private ownership und' agreements with the corporation. The resources have only been tapped by Tor patience and a special arrangement vii inc Indians Provided there is no polite disturbance of these regions and amp working capital for extensions. the supply the precious metal should be perennial.
 Applications, with rcmittances, names an addresses to the Treasurer. New Guint Mexican Gold Mines Corporation, FOuri Floor, GS Wall Street, New York. App cations will only be entertained strictly uccordan with priority Cf receipt
Arizona republican., 1900-08-29

Moki Tea Positively Cures Sick Headache. indigestion and constipation A delightful herb drink. Removes all eruptions of the skin. producing per feet complexion, or money refunded. 9 cents and 50 cents. Ben l.. Bear, wholesale and retail druggist, Phoe- nix, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-29
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY

l hereby announce myself as a can didate for the office of district attorney of Maricopa county, subject to the action of the republican county conven- ton to be held September s. 1900.
 ARTHUR J. EDWARDS.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-29

l hereby announce myself as a can didate for th- office of district gtto"n-y of Mariccpa county, subject Jo iht action of the republican county conv .n- ton, 10 he held September &. 1903
 THOMAS F. FLANNIGAN.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-29
FOR COUSIY ASSESSOR

I hereby announce myself as q candi- date for the office of county assessor of Maricopa county, subject to the action of the republican county convention.
 CHARLES w. BARNETT.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-29
ROBERT F. LEE AT WEST POINT.

Tn 1st of September. 1852, Col Lee was appointed superintendcn, of the United States military Academy at
 West Point. My memory as to our move from Baltimore is very dim. writes Robert F. Lee, Jr. The family wen, to Arlington and remained until our new home at West Point was got
Arizona republican., 1900-08-29
FOR ASSEMBL VIVIAN

I hereby announce myself as candi- date for the assembly. subject to the decision of the republican county con Vention. LEWIS w. COLLINS.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-29

Experience is the Best Teacher. Use Acker's English Remedy in any case of coughs, colds or croup. Should it fail to give immediate relief money re- funded. 25 cents and 50 cents. Ben l.. Bear, wholesale and retail druggist, Phoenix, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-29
FOR PROBATE JUDGE

MR. N. A. MORFORD will ba a can didate for probate judge. subject to the choice of the republican county con- Vention.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-29

long time, lori disease develops slowly III some cases, but the poison Is Ill the blood and will break out at the first favor able opportunity. $. $. $. cures this vast ing, destructive disease by first purifying and building up She blood and stimulating and invigorating the whole system.
 J. Nj. Seals, II5 Public Square, Nashville Tenn says: " Ten years ago my daughter fell and cut her forehead. From this wound the glands on the side CT her face became swollen and burstcd. Some of the best doctors here and elsewhere attended her without any benefit. We decided to try S $. S.. and a few bottles cured her en- tirely."
Arizona republican., 1900-08-29

I hereby announce myself a< a candi- date for the office of county recorder of Maricopa county, subject to the action of the republican county convention, to be held September s.
 GEORGE A. MAUK.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-29
FOR COUNTY RI CORDER

l hereby announce myself as a candi- date for the office of county recorder of Maricopa county, subject to the action of the republican county convention.
 l.. w. COGGINS.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-29

Scrofula is but q modified form of Blood Poison and Consumption The parent who is tainted by either will see in the
Arizona republican., 1900-08-29

CIIIu thG Sanle UlSeaSe iiianifesting i tsclf in tle form of swollen glands of the neck and throat, catarrh, weak eyes, offensive sore s and abscesses and of tentines white swell ing sure signs of Scrofula. There may be no external signs for
Arizona republican., 1900-08-29

It OVeTcOmes an forms of blood poisor, whether inherited or acquired, and no remedy SO thoroughly and effectively cleanses the blood If vou have any blood trouble, or your child has inherited some blood taint, take S. s. $. and get the blood in good condition and prevent the disease doing further damage.
 Send for our free book and write our physicians about your case. We make no charge whatever for medical advice.
 THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,, ATLANTA. GA.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-29

makes new and pure blood to nourish and strengthen the body, and is a positive ard safe cure for Scrofula.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-02
sew PHYSICAL DIRECTOR
or the Y. VI. G. A. Arrives-Wiii BE-
owen u Reccptinn FridnN Evening.


of the Y. VI. &. A. Arriyes-Wiii BE
Mr.. II. f. Darnaby, Jr., the new nhysi-
cal director of the Y. NJ. c. A.. arrived
in the city yesterday morning. He IS
meeting the members and getting ready
to begin his work in the physical depart
ment He will meet with the business
mems class Wednesday at o'clock,
the young mems class Thursday evening
Al O'Clock and the junior class Saturday
morning at $3.50 o'clock
All tne members and friends of the
Young Mems Christian ASSOCIATION are
cordially invited to attend reception
given In honor OF Mr.. Darnaby next FL
day night. The reception committee 4
planning for a pleasant social event end
viii b. assisted by the music committed
ard lldies' auxiliary.
General Secie,ary Kincsde will lelv'
the city t0right for Mckinney TeN.s
where he will attend the State conference
OF SECRETARIES He Will he abs mt from
the city Two or three days, returnir,; r.
time to atterd the reception FRIDAY
night
The ladies' auxiliary will hold It's trs
business meeting OF the season tomor-
row afternoon Mt o'clock. All members
are requested to be present and ali laiie
vino have a Livery interest in the associa-
| ton and desire TO assist IN the work o
| the auxiliary are Invited 10 be presan
at this meeting ard 10 enroll as members
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-02
LOCAL MANUFACTURERS.
The Regular Monthly Meeting Of the ROuS
ton Association
ABOUT A NEW COTTON PICKING DEVICE
4 Rice Viii to ne Built in Time for
Next Years Crop-RIce Producers
10 he Helped with Their Crops.

The Houston Manufacturers ASSOCIATE n
held regular monthly meeting last night
in one OF the parlors of the Hutchns
house and considerable routine business
was transacted.
After adopting the minutes Of the previ-
nus meeting the association approved the
treasurer's report and adopted the report
of the finance committee which certified
70 the correctness Of the secretary's and
treasurer's accounts.
Among the several communications read
vas Vac Oa6ltssGG @a9NiggsRs + Richards farm
Schurz seized 1t and has now tufneaye
into a most effective weapon OF the cam
I paign for right, justice. the republic an,
it's principles Mr. Mckinley argued witt
I subtlety; but MIR. Sohurz has exposed hi
fallacles. Mr.. Mckinley garbled ques
t, tons; Mr.. Schurz has supplied the omis
= sions. Mr.. Mckinley manufactured his
tory; Mr.. Schurz has placed in parable
columns the facts Of history Itself as writ
. ten by Mr. MoKinley's own officers AM
agents and reported directly to him. NJ
: Mckinley proclaimed intentions OF pur
u benevolence Mr.. Schurz, with the rapie
of fact, has torn off the mask and has re
S vealed the crafty constructor OF des
d pot m TO be exploited by and for satrap
s and syndicates maintained with the bloc
? and the money OF the American people
Mr.. Mckinley tried to shift and divid
the responsibility; Mr.. Schurz has fixed
so firmly upon him that it becomes a
! much his own as his skin.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-02

The engineer misunderstood the signals
and there was frightful railroad coils
ion, with terrible loss of life. The whole
country was appalled, by that accident.
There is doubtless far greater loss of
life occurring every day, in various sec
tons of the country, for which the only
excuse is,--"the doctor didn't under
stand the symptoms" These cases are
not the subjects OF special inquest or the
country would be aghast at the sacrifice
of life to ignorance
1t has been the experience of DR.. r. v.
Pierce and his staff of assistant physi-
clans. that ninety eight out Of every
hundred persons submitting to their
treatment can be cured People given
up by the local physicians, weak, eina-
cfated, with stubborn coughs and bleed
ing lungs have been absolutely cured by
the use of DIR. Pierces Golden Medical
Discovery.
Sick people are invited to consult DR..
Pierce by letter free. All letters are
held as strictly private and treated as sa.
credlv confidential Answers are mailed
in plain envelopes without any printing
on them.
Last spring / was taken with severe pains Ii
my chest. aud was weak could hardly walk
about the house" says Mrs. G. L. Kerr, of For
Dodge Webster Co, Iowa. Il tried severa
physicians and they told me had consumption
heard of DR. Piercc's Golden Medical Discov
cry aud 1 thought would try some of it. Beior'
had taken the first bottle was very much bet
ter took FIVE bottles of It and have not yet haC
any return of the trouble
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-02
CAN NOT HELP SCHOOLS
SUCH is THE OPINION OF THE
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
The Special Session Held Yesterday
Denied Petitions Presented by
Trustccs-Wbat Mny BE Done.

The county can not assist in rebuilding
the Harris county schools,
Such is the decis on of the commission.
ers court, and it leaves several county
precincts in very unfortunate cond-
tion. Many school buildings were destroyed
by the recent storm. or damaged 10 such
an extent that it Is matter of imIos i
nillty to use them unit repairs have be IL
made. There is no money available from
l'either the State or the county to rebuilt i
) and repair the buildings, or to replace
the furniture destroyed
The meeting of the county commissioners
Yesterday was pursuant to the order o.
1ounty Judge Vasmer issued last week
=, alling a special SESSION to convene Tor
he purpose of determining whether or
lot the county had legal authority u as
ist in rebuilding the school houses. Pre-"
MT at the meeting were Commissioners
H. Magee of precinct 2 and j. G..
= ecker of precinct 4. Judge Vasmer pre-
,ded.
The opinion OF the county attorney 10
a &c effect that there is m legal authority
: dyed in the commissi oners court Ia
. cant the relief as prayed for was heard
cd after discussion and consider alton
I'd because it was the opinion of the
burt that there is no authority in Law
t. the appropriation asked for, it YVES
iered that the petition of the school
= lstees be denied,
Superintendent James was seen by q
reporter for The Post after the meet M
of the commissioners. and When aske.
what action would now be taken in be
half of the schools, he replied that il
the districts where it is possible. the loca
tax will be used, but in other districts tn,
schools will have to depend on public
subscr. ptions for assistance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-02
POLICE ARRESTS.
work Done by the Department. Dur
ing Month of September.

q
Chief Clerk Martin Forrest has com
piled a report of the work done by the
police department during the month Of
September. The following arrests were
made:
city Cases,-Abusive language 2, drunk
ana down 49, dlscrderly conduct II. drunk
and disorderly 20. street walking Il. &C !
companying lewd woman 2, assault and
battery g. riding bicycle without light 3,
hshting 20, sleeping in public place 49,
resisting arrest /. disturbing the peace
~ abusive language S. assault T. w
erSncy ~, idle and loahng 10, causfna
collision Of vehicles. wantonly and win
.uliy l. carrying pistol 2, overeharS.ns
tor mack tare l, gaming 2. reckless nrly-
wig =, reckless riding with bicycle l,
bedding without license /. reclSlessi rid
ing 2 malicious mischief 2, trespiAssina
:, obstructing street J.. repairing briihins
Win eombustible material !. conf mating
} nuisance ! building and repairs nj In
sue hre limits without permit ), nde'
Sent exposure 1, suspicion /, I'm la'fulls
building hues I, shining shoes Mhou
Incense |. drunk and staggering /. Tota
CITY cascs 9S2.
state Cases.-Exhibiting a gai me-, ag'
sLasate1 assault and battery ? eion,
.neit 8, misdemeanor theft s., as fvatcd
assault J, lunacy I. obtaining M fy un-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-02
ACCIDENT ON MAIN STREET.
Horse Becomes Unmanngeahie and
Two BuEgies Are smashed.

An accident that occurred on Main
street yesterday morning about oclocj
caused the demolition of two hugsieI
and considerable excitement among tht
spectators. Mrs T. j. Heyne. accompab
MED by her grandmother, Mrs. Brookh
shire, was driving along Main street ap
the intersection OF Congress avenudi
when Charles Gates. who wore handagell
on his head. covering one OF his eyeh
on account of Injuries received DURING
the recent storm, walked in front OF the
front wheels of the vehicle. When thI
wheels struck Mr.. Gates he was thrOwi
against the horse. The animal becami
unmanageable and running across tho
street collded with a buggy belonging
to Mr.. D. d. Cherry. which was hitched
at the curb in front of the international
and Great Northern ticket office. Mr.
Cherry's buggy was almost completed!
demolished ard Mrs. Heyne was thrown
from her vehicle. A horse belonging
to Mr.. Ben Rice, hitched TO bugg!
near by. became excited and DAMAGE
MIR. Rlce's buggy somewhat Neithe
, Mrs. Heyne, Mr.. Gates or Mr.. Brookshir.
were injured beyond a few scratches.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-02

To the Editor OF The Post.

/
Brownsville Texas. September 30
Having noticed in rs"arr tns nAnds VI
hue pubic.
The prospective rice mill which Messrs.
Morris and Combes OF Crowley, La, had
promised building at Houston was ad-
verted TO as one OF the big Industries
assured for Houston, upon which work
would likely begin in the month OF De-
cember.
The association decided to lend CO.
operation with the Fruit Flower and Veg
etable Festival In the matter of affordlns
an industrial exhibit and appointed
committee. composed of Messrs. e. p.
Boyle, Charles Culmore and A. Stelzig,
to take proper s.eps in arousing activs
interest in that particular.
Mr. Bowie reported that Chairman ]
c Porterfeld would cell meeting OF
the membership committee in few days
This committee, as reorgdhi2ed, is now
composed OF Messrs. j. C, Porterheld, J,
j. Pastoriza. p S. Mcdonnell. William
Byrne. David woodhead. A. H. Hitchler
and u. p. BOYLE
The secretary introduced to the associa-
ton Judge w l.. Parkinson late of Beau
mont. and Mr.. Oswald =. Wilson, late y
Galveston. whom. the secretary reported
had decided to make Houston their future
home. Both gentlemen had been in thei
IN the cause OF development, publishing
industrial journals.
/ Judge Parklnson's agricultural publica
I tion. 1.-The Gulf Coast Industrial Herald.
and Mr.. Wilson'S Texas Rural" devote
| TO horticulture. were we'll known In tn
coast country.
/ Being called upon. Judge Parkinson
briefly stated that II was the purpose !
consolidate the two papers. and get on
the initial number early In October II
said tina, they we're attracted to Hcusto
because Of the well recognized fact tina
Houston was the center OF rice. sugar an
tobacco production In Southeast Texa
and that these agricultural staples woui
som become wealth producers, and II wa
their purpose to keep in close touch wit
these three features in commercial up
building not emitting, OF course, lumbe
interests
The gentlemen were welcomed TO mem
bership In the association.
4 vote OF thsnks was unanimously ter
dered to Messrs w T. and j. T. Boyle
lpronrietors OF the Hutchins house. for th
use Of their parlors.
There being no further business Il
meeting adjourned.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-02
To Tho Post.

10 luc 1OSt.
Cameron. Texas. September 25.-1ne
Young Mems Business leagues bulldog
has just been completed This is a SPLEEN
did brick structure, 6Oxl15 feet, and,
though only two stories, has the heigh,
OF a regular three-story building The
ground floor is occupied by dry goods and
grocery stores. The auditorium is one OF
the eompletest and haudsomest in the
state The club rooms, for comfort, ele-
gance and attracuveness, are not SUR
passed in Texas. The building is erected
upon the most modern architecture. Its
cost including furnishings. is over SIT 600
ana was erected by the league for tie
headquarters and as a place to entertain
VISITORS to the city. This building is a
magnificent and imposing structure,
monument 10 the enterprise OF our bust
ness men and the pride OF our city. The
league which is tho backbone OF the city s
enterprise, is a corporation. It's presi
dent Is JEFF d. Heley and Secretary Mont 4
J. Moore.
The erection OF the league building /,
being followed by the building up in bricb
store buildings OF the entire block between
II ana the First National bank Several
important enterprises are under way. and
cameron continues with excellent strides
towards the proportions Of a large city
happily located between the extremes OF
North and South Texas in the most pro,
anetlVe agricultural belt Of the State. az
wen as the belt of the surest crop seasons
ana with citizenship OF the enterpris,
manifested by the league. the city now o.
4 4pu Will ere long, become one OF thu bis
cities Central Texas ought TO have.
lhrough the league a cordial invitation
Is extended 70 all with means and enter.
prise VINO are seeking homes or plae,
I fer Investment or business All inn,iiris,
VIII be cheeTfully answered. Respectful
~ Monta j. Moore, Secretary.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-02
Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat
DR.. SWAIL,
SLASH Khan Big. BeusssA

der false pretenses /, highway robbsl
with deadly weapon 2. robbery by tors
of deadly instrument I, theft from PEI.
son 6, swindling /, burglary theft ssii'
sault to murder Q. murder 2. burglary |
robbing United States mail |, access'il
to assault to murder 3, receiving inl
concealing stolen property J. emberlli'
ment /. disposing Of mortgaged property
/. Total State cases SO.
Total arrests 335.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-02
sin in Need of suppl,e..

Mr. F.. W. Meyer. chairman Of the Y.
lief committee at Bonney, in Braiah
county. is in the city looking after mo''
supplies. Mr.. Meyer Is anxious to Know
to whom to apply for SUPPLIES slni'
Chairman Talnferro has closed Dis r
lief work. He says his COMMITTEES h'
money which they are holding . F'
into buildings. but they are out o. slp'
plies. He will confer with Captain TAM
ferro tnday
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-02
*. orr. RELIEF work.

Following is a statement to date OF
the receipts and disbursements of the
Knights OF Pythlas relief fund:
Previously reported. $l1025,s3: received
since last report. sSSS.45 total receipts,
Sl1, 909,Ss.
ssSO0; cash to velasco. 5000 cash to Az
win. se45; cash TO Brookshire. $500: cash
TO Richmond. $3.50; cash TO Sabine Pass,
$3.50; expended here account Galveston
lodges s12s4.49; expended here account
other lodges. s296TI.
This statement does not include ex.
penses OF the home office and grand lodge
officers expenses.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-02
DAUGHTERS OF CONftDERACl
FIRST MEETING OF THE SEASON
HELD YESTERDAY MORNING.
Mrs. j. c. Hutcheson Oners Her
Resignation as President, but the
Chapter Is LOath to Accept 1t.

The first meeting of the season OF Rob-
ert E. Lee chapter was held yesterday
morning at Christ Church Parish house,
vita Mrs. Thomas r. Franklin iIa the
chair. The members present were very
much distressed by the reading of a
Hutchlson. which ran:
ITO the Robert e. Lee Chapter. U. ID. Z.
1t is with sincere sorrow that 1 find
the engagements and responsibilities Of
tho position OF your president SO numer-
Gus that l must lay the honor dowh. /
take leave of you with painful regret
That o,her duties Of prior claim do not
admit OF my serving you longer. with
love 70 every member. / am ever. your
devoted friend,
Bette Hutcheson.''
The secretary, Mrs. NJ. II Foster, said
at tho close of the reading; 1T ia with
most sincere regret that | have read tn, g.,
all tho more that | believe the action 10
De mai. No chapter or society ever had
more devoted couHisnticus and unself-
ism president than Mrs Hutcheson has
oeen Her untiring energy has advanced
the Interests OF the chapter and her
sweetness of disposition and purity of
heart nave been preservative of peace and
good will. The loss of such a leader is
blow To us all, but / believe that we
I have nothing to do but accept the resigt
nation, as she feels the work here inter-
feres with her work at home. and she he
longs 10 that noble class of women who
look upon the home as the first duty"
But the chapter refused to accept the
resignation and a committee composed
/ OF Mrs. T. r. Franklin. chairman: Mrs.
! b. F. Weenns and Mrs. A. Il. Sydnor was
/ appointed to see Mrs. Hutcheson and urge
her 10 reconsider her decision.
! The following delegates were elected to
represent the chapter at the National
convention: Mrs. Thomas r. Franklin,
Mrs Norman G. Kittrell. Mrs. Howard
Smith, Mrs. A. E Sydnor. The proxy OF
the chapter will be given to Mrs. MolIie
NJ. Rosenberg of Galveston in case the
delegates fail To attend
Mrs. j. A. Huston and Mrs. Margaret
H. Foster We're appointed a committee to
purchase palms to be placed at the graves
oil Mrs 5. K. McIlhennY ane Mrs. Charles
II. Lucy, whose deaths in the recent storm,
have made sad gap in the ranks of the
chapter. The corresponding secretary,
Mrs. l.. T. Noyes. was instructed TO write
letter OF sympathy to the Galveston
chapter on their recent losses. The chap
ter adjourned until the first Monday in
November, when the delegates TO the
State convention will be chosen.