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THE ATLANTA REGULATIONS.
DIR. Masric Upon the Subject of
Modified Qnnrnntinc

modihed Quarantine.
city Health officer Dr.. J. B. Massic, who
attended the State Medical association at
Waco, tho action OF which in lndorsing the
Atlanta regulation in reference 10 auaran-
tine. was quite severely criticised bv pr |.
J. Jones. has the following to say upon that
subject;
The assertion Of Dr. /. J. Jones In an
Austin dispatch in Saturday mornings Post
that the Texas State Medical association had
been 'buneoed into passing resolution
commencing the Atlanta regulations to the
consioefauon or the State quarantine DEPART
ment, should not pass unchallenged
The assertion reflects on the intellleence
of the members OF the association and docs
violence TO the presumption that they consti-
tute the best element Of the profession In The
state. besides being incorrect IN all its de-
tails, except that the resolution was passed
Dr, Spohn was not present at the session
st which the resolution was under copsidera-
ton and DR.. Nolte very courieously refused
70 take part In the discussion. although re.
quested TO do 80. or the gentlemen who tool
part In the discussion. not one has any ofn.
elal connection with any railway The doc.
tors statement that the members do not un.
derstand the Atlanta regulations is an impu,
.euon o. ienorance that Is unworthy Of him
Because the quarantino department OF TexaI
has utterly ignored the progress OF the worl,
IN sanitary and quarantine matters and /,
out Of sight - rear OF the procession, th
does not signify that the great mass Of tn
profession Ia the State Is not marching RICH
by the band wagon in the van
The Texas State Medical association di,
well 70 indorse the Atlanta regulations n
showed by that act that its members ar
Keeping pace with the leaders In the medica
world regardless Of the remote stand take,
by the State quarantine department II
70 20 hoped that the DOCTORS assertion tina
tne OLD rssulations VIII stll be adhered l.
VIII not be. followed out 80 literally as =
recall the adage that wise men change thei
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TAXES KILL TRADE.
Americans mt Manila VIII Make q
Protest.


New York, April ga special to the
World from Washington says: There will
be laid before congress tomorrow a
memorial from the American chamber OF
commerce at Manila protesting vigorous
ly against the excessive taxation exactel
by the United States military govern
ment.
H. R. Lewis, former president of rhe
chamber of commerce was delegated by
that body to place the grievances of the
merchants before congress, He has ar
rived at Portland, Ore, and will proceed
TO Washington Immediately.
The memorial is in part as follows;
We unhoitatingly declare that Ameri-
can trade in the Philippines is almost
impossible under the present regime and
that it will be utterly destroyed unless
Immediate relief is. had, Many of the
laws found TOO harsh for practical appl-
cation and winked at by the Spanish au-
thorlties are being enforced under Amer
lean rule with all the rgor Of military
exaction. thus sitting the incentive to
business.
The internal revenue department is but
a pawnshop, where men put their salaries
and business profits for the privilege OF
laboring apd using their capital--an i'm
porting house of the first class paying up
ward OF 800 per month license
While the cost of living has treblsd
within the jurisdiction OF the United
States and rice-the staple food product
of the islands--is almost unobtainable by
the people, We are sustaining tax on
flour of 60 per cent. so that barrel OF
flour purchasable In the United States at
less than SO gold must be sold at $12 Mex
lean money in Manila. y.
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CLAWS AGAINsT TURKEY.
High Valuation of Property Made
bX MinHinnn rIcn. ~

New York. April ga special TO the
Herald from Washington says Though
Il is the purpose OF the administration TO
continue pressing the sublime porte 10 pay
the American missionary claims psnding
against u, those acquainted with the char
acter OF the claims believe they greatly
overestimate they value of the property
destroyed. The total loss which the msi-
sionaries at Harpoot say they sustained
as a result OF the outbreak al that point
In 1895 amounted to sS1,9S5, OF when
S43700 represented the value OF the build
ings damaged. 1851 the personal losses
of the missionaries and s11. sos the loss on
stock and apparatus. Rev c. U, Wheeler
apparently suffered the greatest loss He
estimates that 5000 will be required prop
erly to reimburse him. Among his eff
fects destroyed we're notes and bonds
which he valued at 81 200 and the accrued
interest is put at $500 more; Clothing
and materials which he possessed and
which were damaged he values at s1342;
furniture at $1,000; bedding at $3.50; pro-
visions. fuel and medicine at $3.50 and
boots and shoes at S35,
Rev. c. r. Gates apparently wore more
expensive shoes than Mr.. Wheeler, for no
asserts that those he lost were worth S75.
Or. Gates lost clothing valued at $s79;
food valued at $t32; saddlery Sl46; horses.
donkey and fowls at slSS and bedding at
1919
Miss E. c. Wheeler values the clothing
she lost at SLIPS and bedding at s2l5 and
photographs and pictures at 5000 He.
boots and shoes were worth SIS
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MATHIS MATTERS.
Agricultural Prospects Are Yer,
fiattcring Just Now

Mathis, Texas. April 2s--The prospects
Tor farmers in this section could hardly
be more fiattering than at present Melons
are growing fast and the outlook for a
good yield is very encouraging
Mr. II. G Hotohkiss OF Houston yes
terday purchased carload Of very fina
two-year old heifers Of NJ X Wright.
Mr.. NJ Christian Of San Antonio, ac-
COMMANDED by Or. Stsvers Of Lon iii
aud J c. Beasley Of Beeville spent We'd
nosday at a lake IN one Of Mr., Christian
pastures near here. small number of
friends from here were invited to loir
them and the parry were treated TO a
well barbecue calf with the necessary ao-
compartments.
Dean Miller and sister have returned
from Waco, where they have been attend
ing AddRan university
Waiter Lokey. the grocery man from
Runge, spent Wednesday in Mathis.
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ALIEF ITEMS.
Need of Good RondS Is Plainly An
pureut Now,

Aliet, Texas, April 29.-The heavy rain Of
the 9th has put Brays bayou within four
or FIVE inches Of the high water mark Of last
June and July. Farm work can not he re-
sumed for several days, except by those that
are blowing while there is water on the
ground. Several have gone ahead and bedded
the land while 1t was wet enough to slip Off
the plow
II Judge Nasmer and the county commits.
sloners Will make a trip to this place any
time this week IN a wagon they will see the
need OF the roads that Judge Vasmer has
recommended This whole community heart
ily endorses the judges recommendations for
roads and wishes for the speedy building OF
them, as we have been cut off now for Ave
months
School has been closed for the past week
on account OF Prot w. E. Price having
measles. Mr.. Prices fathers entire family
are down with measles. School will prob
ably be closed another week
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BURIAL OF JAMES MCGEE.
Interment at GIenwood with Mason
&c CcremOnIeA

ic Ceremonies
The funeral services over the remains
OF Mr.. James MCGEE, who died Saturday
morning at his residence, 1il7 Rusk ave-
nue.. were conducted at the residence yes
ierday afternoon at 4 o'clock Rev. Mr.
Solomon conducted the services and the
burial followed at Glenwood cemetery. The
procession was long one and evidenced
the esteem in which the deceased was
so universally held. The burial was under
the auspices OF Holland lodge, No. /, Ma
sons, and there We're many Elks and odd
Fellows in attendance. In addition to the
representations from these orders. OF all
of which Mr. MCGEE was an active and
valued member, the employees of the HCus-
ton and Texas Central railroad turned out
In body TO show their respect for their
late fellow employe. The floral offerings
were beautiful. and some of them were
very elaborate, particularly the large
crescent star formed of pure white flowers
and ferns and evergreens, arranged by the
employees OF the Houston and Texas Cen
trial railroad. Mr.. McGee was master
car builder OF that road and had endeared
himself TO every one with whom he was
associated.
Inc honorary pail bearers were Messrs.
r. w Cave. Charles Dillingham;, G. A.
Quinlan, F, A. Heitmann. II. f. Ring and
Major John r. Dickson, while Messrs.
Henry House, James r. Masterson, n. c.
Smith, N Randolph, l.. T. Noyes and r.
M. Eigin served as active pail bearers.
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Runge New. Votes.

Runge, Texas, April 2s.-Miss sanL
Clifton OF Sutherland Springs is visiting
her brother, J, b. Clifton.
Or. W. II. Moore attended the State
Medical association held in Waco this
week
G. Tips, in company with Mr.. Henry
Reiffert OF cuero. left yesterday for Mar
lin to take advantage OF the hot baths
Miss May Pickett OF Kennedy while
visiting the Misses Wilhurn. had the mis-
fortune this week 20 be thrown from her
horse and having her collar hone frac-
tured.
a ten pound girl arrived this week at
the home of j.. w Bryant the lumber
man.
There are fine prospects OF very large
attendance al the Floresvile summer nor
NAL, which begins July g.
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Lockhnrt Locals.

Lockhart Texas, April 21,-Messrs W c.
Linden, Jim Gillett ], W Shropshire. sam
Anderson and others went TO Travis county
last Saturday TO hear W. ]. Bryan speak
and though they stuck fast in the mud coming
home. they expressed themselves as FULLY
compensated for their trip.
Mr. G. w. Mills, reelected Justice Of the
reace az the late election has purchased
the home OF MIR. Charles Zachary and Mr..
Zachary will soon leave for McLennan county
whore he will reside 10 future.
Mr.. Stevenson. editor OF the Luing Signal
and MI Hadly. editor Of the Martindaie Rust
Ter, were IN town this week In the interest
Of their respective papers.
Mrs. Mary Andrews, wife Of Mr., r IL.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
FREMONT ARRIVALS.

F. L. Clark, E. B. Common. St. Louis
J. II Rohin Sllverton. Colo; William II.
Terrell. ", a. Lewis. s. Meloney b.
Frechenbsrg. W, Johnson. New York. W
J. Parker. Boston; II. Relchter, Chicago;
J. " Berry New Orleans; H. j. New
man. New York; H. VI. Johnston, Al
hAny, y. Y; E. E. Wolf. John Hoxo,
New York; S. Bennett Liverpool; A. N
Fitzgerald and wife, Bryan Heard, Hous-
ton; P. Rogan, Cameron; Leo Rosseur
81. Louis; Judge Mann. w. L. Mann, city
NJ. S. Kelley, Boston; W. II. spurgeon aut
wife. Colorado Springs; Mrs. T. w. Hall
W Hall. Philadelphia; j. Swan, New Or
leans; W II. Thornton, New York; Byror
Miller. New orleaLr; D. A. Campbell
Chicago: Albert p. Gunby, New York
Josephr ]. Warden, Victoria; Nine. Ne.
vada Palmer New York.
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STOCKS IN LONDON.
Business Retarded by the DEAFNESS
of Money During the Week.


of Money During the Week.
London, April 29.--The stock exchange
last week was without special features
business having been brought to stand
still by the dearness of money. Fortunate
ly but little was wanted for the settle
meat. as nc open account was quite mod
crate. At one time the markets showed
weakness owing TO realizations, but prices
closed above the worst for the week
although below the bast of the day
Americans fell along the line, Union Pa
cihc l point. Baltimore and Ohio ordl-
nary / do preferred 10; ST. Paul IA:
Louisville and Nashville l l-S AtchiSoA
preferred, and Southern Pacific rs; Nor
folk and western, comm1l Southern. pre-
ferred, and Wabash ga. Most of the 9th
ers declined from IA to IL point
Money is slightly easier but the rates
remain at the former level until Monday
1-2 to 3 "a; three months bills to
is per cent
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30

P. Rogan OF Cameron. Texas, is a
visitor In the city.
James J. Warden of Victoria Is in the
city guest At the fremont.
W. c. Nixon, general superintendent OF
the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway
company. returned last night from trip
up The lire.
J. W. Evans, division claim agent OF
the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway
company. arrived in the city this morning
from Brenham.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
TRAINS ON TIME

The train service which has recently
been Interrupted by the washouts through
out the State has now gotten back to it's
normal condition All trains arrived here
on time today with the exception to the
southbound Missouri. Kansas and Texas
train, which was due here at 1l:3o a. M,
1t being reported Ave hours late.
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Rcd river NnrirnhIc

Clarksyille. Texas April 29.-An object
lesson in Red river navigation appeared this
week in one of the local papers. In quotin.
from an issue OF paper published here In
April 1875. II is mentioned that he "steame,
r. l.. Bryarly landed at Mound City TO-DAY
with a cargo OF corn and groceries +" Mound
City is on Red river in this county, fifteen
miles north OF Clarksvlle. 1t appears that
the river was navsable in those days.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
FRBNoH SOCIETY BANQUET.

The regular annual banquet Of the
French society OF this city took place this
afternoon and was very much enjoyed ny
the participants, The organization includes
the French speaking population OF this
city. and does not restrict its membership
TO the French nationality. The society has
become noted for the excellency Of its ban
quets. and this evening was up to the high
standard previously established.
There was short address by President
d. Adoue and by the French consul.
Dupas, and others.
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Carried Rack 10 Loui.iann.

Sheriff Pecot OF Franklin La. who came
to Houston Saturday after Willie Jones the
negro arrested by Detective Thompson FRI
day, charged with having killed another negro
at Franklin four years ago. returned home
yesterday with Jones and Chas, Napoleon an
9th Mr. negro who was arrested hero Saturday
night charged with a murder In Louisiana,
Jones habeas corpus writ was not served
until yesterday afternoon. after, the sheriff
and his prisoners had gone Roth negroes
consented TO he carried to Louisiana without
reuuisition service
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ROSENBERG MONUMENT.

The committee in charge Of raising the
fund for the statue of Henry Rosenberg
have appointed committees, who were
taken from the management of each or
the institutions who were the benefciaries
of his requests. The chairmen of the
various committees will hold meeting to-
morrow morning in the rooms OF the
Y. NJ. c. A.
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collin County Normal.

Mckinney, Texas, April 2s.-The executive
committee today set May 2s as the date OF
beginning and July as the date of closing
of the Collin county summer normal whlcn
is to be held in Mckinney Prof. ]. c. Ryan
has been elected conductor and Profs. n. o.
Reed and F. G. Jones instructors,
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Death OF "uncIe Jimmy,

James Wiokam, better known 20 the resi-
dents OF the Fifth ward as 'Unole Jimmy"
died last night at 81. Josephs Inhrmary.
where he was taken during the evening The
deceased was 50 years OF age and for a num-
Der OF years had run an oyster stand in
the Fifth ward near the corner OF Hardy and
Providence.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
FOR pHE TEACHERS.



Cincinnati, April 29.-The Queen and
Crescent has issued an interesting booklet
for those attending the annual convention
of the National Educational Association at
Charleston s. c.. July : to Is. 1t has
been so arranged that the teachers can
visit Chattanooga, Chickamagua military
park, Lookout Mountain, Asheville, and
other attractions. special entertainment
is expected al Fort Sumpter,
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office. died last Wednesday morning after
protracted Illness With consumption. Mrs.
Andrews WAS the daughter OF Mr.. NJ. !. Davis.
by that dread destroyer, pulmonary consump-
ton.
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New Nofs. gpril "a special TO the
Herald from Washington says Rev Dr..
John J. Girimondi, the Catholic priest
who has been appointed consul to Santos.
Brazil, expects 10 sail from New York
for his new post OF duty on May I.
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rnLEPHoNE PRICES REnrcEn

We brought them down Get one OF the
new phones and be in the push. Resi-.
denee, ST. business. SO per month, Full
metallic circuit. No party lines. Tele,
phone 20 for contract Citizens Telephone
Company.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30

lakes In Northern Wisconsin reached by
the Wisconsin Central railway. and :oynl
sport is assured the average angler Many
other varieties OF fishes also plentiful. For
illustrated booklets address James @.
Pond, general passenger agent, MNwau-
kee Wis
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THE PRICE OF THE PHILIPPINE.
More Than Two-Thousand Americans
AIrenhN Dcnh.

Washington, April 29.--In comparison
with the casualties suffered by the Brit
ish troops in the South African war and
those sustained by American forces in
the Philippines seem very small A
statement just compiled by the war de-
partment shows that from July J. 1898,
when American troops reached Manila.
until April 81, 1900. these deaths have
occurred.
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MIsuHIANzA KApNIv.r

MlsoHIANzA KARNIvAL.
me Mischiansa Karnival rehearsals will
hall. the fairies and elfs. at 3 80; flowers.
at 1890; cast!lians at s. The Japanese
VIII meet at p. m. at Mrs. Porter's resi-
dence. corner Rnsk and Caroline.
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New York. April 29-The death is an,
nounced at New Vernon, n. j.. of Mrs
Jennie NJ. Drinkwater Conklln. wldel,
known as a writer of books for girls
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Several thousand have been wounded
hut only small percentage have died Of
wounds and most of them have returned
TO duty.
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Drink Pal Pinto Water al Klesling'
Soda Fountain, 50s Main street
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FINE DRIVING HORSES IN HOUSTON.
We have for sale car OF fine drivers
and combination horses. G. n. Settegast
g. Bro. A10 Faunin.
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FOR THE STOMACH AND KIDNEYS.
Drink Pal Pinto water Kiesling's Soda
Fountain. 500 Main street
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MusKALdoNGr.

the king OF fresh water fishes. NAV te
found IN large numbers In many ii the
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srEoIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

Bo0th's ice cream only sl.OO raIlon.
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800 per gallon Ice Cream At Booths.
Cochise review., 1900-07-20
AUBURN LODE.

Beginning at cor. No. l, the N. F. cor, identical with location and at Il point on line 23 Galena lode of this group at S. 65 deg, As min. w. 4a.30 it. from cor. No. 2, pine post it. long 1 in. sq. set l2 in. ill the ground, sur rounded by mound of stones scribed AL..--l4l0, whence |. U..S.M NJ. NJ. No.4 bears N. 23 deg, z min. W. 2689 it., thence S. Is deg, min F.. $50 it. to cor. No 9, identical with location, thence south 7l deg, g min. W. 95i it. to intersection line Boston lode of this group at &. { deg 20 min. E. l2l 1t. from cor. No. 1, same bearing l257 10 it. to cor, No. 3, identical with location and with cor No. I, ,Delmar lode of this group, thence N. IS deg, min. W. 3867 1t. to intersec- tion line 34 Desplain lode of this group at N. 3l deg, II min. 20 sec. F. 9S.TO it. from cor No. ,, same bearing ll5.6l 1t, to cor, No. 5 Minnesota lode and cor. No. 1 of the Boston claims Of this survey, same bearing 23l32 it. to cor No,4, 4,identical with location, thence N 90 deg, IS min F.. 42Il5 1t. to cor No. 5, identical with location and with cor. No of the CSalena lode of this survey, thence N. g deg, 28 min. F.. 253T9 it. to cor. No. G, identical with location and with cor. No. 2 Galena lode of this group, thence N. G5 deg. 4S min. F.. 527.5O it. to cor. No. |, the place of beginning.
Cochise review., 1900-07-20
BOSTON LODE.

Beginning at cor No, l., the N W. cor, identical with location and with cor, No. Q, Minnesota lode of this sur yey, pine post Aft, long, in, sq set
 l2 in in the ground scribed B. L.---l4lO, whence |. 8, M. NJ. No, 4 bears N. 2S deg, 30 min w. 32S0 10 1t, thence N. 7 deg, 20 min. E. 9l20 1t, to intersection line 3,4 Desplain lode at N 3l deg, II
 min. 30 sec. F. 762O it. from COT, No. 3, lO60 70 it. same bearing to cor, No. 2, identical with location and with cor, No. 4 Minnesota lode of this group,
Cochise review., 1900-07-20
DEIMAR LODE.

Beginning at cor. No. l, the N. F.. cor, identical with location and with cor No 2, Auburn lode of this group and fully described thereunder, whence U. $, NJ. M No. bears N. 22 deg, 0l W. 3233 it., thence s. IS deg, z min. F.. GOO it. to cor. No 2 identical with loca. tion, thence $. 7l deg, 33 min. W, l4.2O 1t. to intersection line ? 2 liar ris6n lode of this survey at $. 28 deg, IS min F.. 2iG5 feet from cor. No. 603.3l feet same bearing to intersection line l-l Harrison lode at $. 4S deg, IS min. F.. 14M fl. from cor No. l, lOIh3l tt. same bearing to intersection line 3-i Boston lode of this group at N, ( deg, 20 min. w. 3lS60 it. from cor. No. g. il924l it., same bearing to intersection hns lI Des Moines lode of this group at s. 29 deg, Is min. F. l24,9l from cor. No. l, l25l 10 feet same bearing to cor No 2, identical with location, thence N, IS deg, min w 600 ft to cor No 4, identical with location and with cor No, 3, Auburn claim of this survey thence N T deg, B min F. 303l0 it to intersection line 3l Boston lode of this survey at S deg, 20 min. F.. l2G 1t. from cCr. No. l, l257.l0 it., same bearing to cor. No l. the place of be ginning,