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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-10
To Sail for E,1rono.

Mr.. Jonas Bennett and litue daush-
ter. ava. and MS. Ike Adler leave Mon
day evening for New York. 70 visit rel
atves. From there they VIII call on
June the 19th for a three months tour
re Europe.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-10
WEATHER REPORT.


Washington. June 9.-Forecast foi
Sunday and Monday:
Virginia-Fair in northern, rain in
southern portion Sunday Sunday; prob
able showers Monday; fresh 10 BRISK
northeasterly winds.
North Carolina-Sunday with brisk
and possibly high northeasteriiy winds,
Showesr Monday.
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m H;E tyNGs.

J, B.P.O.E. M N6nK h66 OF N2 2o-
~, IL. l.. O, ELl(S are hereby requested
70 assemble THIS Sunday AFTER
NOON in lodge room at 2:l5 o'clock for
the purpose of paying the last sad tri-
bute OF respect TO our deceased brother,
X. ID. SAlIFiiERS. White gloves and
mourning badges. Portsmouth and Berk-
ley lodges cordially invited to unite with
us. w g. ANt;TIrV
FRED c. CIiISNELL. Secretary.
Exalted Ruler 1T
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-10

u
ltth, at S O'clock
The program Is us l1lllws:
Piano Solo-"Sp.nn ng Song Wagner
Miss Emily IABl3nc.
Violin Solo" Can2oni" HollAender
Master S-cRms Dedson.
Ea@s Solo-"rhe Clarion CM'...
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. y. Schotte
Mr.. Merchant Ejheridge
Piano Slo-"Polka de IA Re.ne".
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. j. Raft
Miss Mary So,Gen GrUndy
Violin Srlo-''Scene dc Ballet. u Beyiot
Master John IL. Butcher.
soprano Solos ieoers Song from
Miss Blanche Hccht.
Piano Solo 'Rieoleltj'.. Verdi
Miss Dixie Plummer.
Recitation-"rhe Unknown Speaker"
Mir. Hy,he Morris.
Ilano SOLO ...,................F r. Chopin
ca. Nocturne, op. 81 No. , b. Polonais
OPP 2G No ID
Miss Rosamunda .Eiles.
Violin Solo-"Nen tian Love Song.
Miss Marie l<oiVu.
Soprano Solo-"My An.......C. Bohm
Mrs. w. q. Harvey.
p .ano sol stella. ....G. Sattei
Miss Mamie Honln
Violin Quauette from 2d suite. .Prhne
Messrs. j. Butcher. y. Ayers. S. Dolson
and w. l.. Grub.
Duet FOR soprano anu Tlnor-"L'Ad-
do .........,.......... Nicolai
Mrs. 5. 3. Carney ana Nj. Harry c.
Dodson.
Piano solo-Rhapsody Hongroise
No 2.................... FIR. List
Mss Bessie Etheredse.
it
Mir. Dwight Williams went to VIII
Harrisburg Yesterday 10 sketch the old
church there for Nicholas Jones'. esq.
of Maryland. 1t Will be remembered
that Mr.. Jones and his mother were
among the principal contributors TO the
restoration Of This historic church, one
u the Oldest in America.
The Mrs. Jones mentioned above for
merry lived in Norfolk. some of Nor
folks Oldest residents may remember
The Jones Parker family OF this city.
An advance copy Of now ballad en-
titled 'YouN Know has jus. been re-
ctived. The words are by George 4.
Norton, ana the music by Jlmcs ".
Casey.
Mr. George \. Norton. tie wer-kno,vn
writer 81 popular ballads, has removed
from this city To Now YORK. where ne
Will make his home.
The music al Fort Monroe 50 far this
season has been quite ~ to its usual
high degree OF excellence. ana has been
appreciated to the fun by greut num-
bers OF listeners. \ concert was given
"a, he parade ground last We 'ncsd3y
afternoon by the Fourth United Stltss
Artillery DInd. II WAS heard and en-
j9yed by a large crowd.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-10
Norfolk and vicinity.

Fair and cooler tonight; fresh north
west winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-10
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Summer School and
wSurnnler Rates
At the Southern Shorthand and
Business UNIVERSITY,

n will pay you to attend this school
during the summer. Special rates to
teachers and pupils OF other schools. In
struction given In Bookkeeping, Short
hand. PENN ashp. Mathematics. BUSH
ness letter writing. Banking, Typewriting
and Spelling by specialists.
school open all summer. Night school.
Monday. Wednesday and Friday. from 8
to 10 y. n Location: Corner City Hall
avenue and Granny street. New phone,
No i56. j. NJ RESSLER, President
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-10
SUMNER SCHOOL.

y summer School. in which boys will
be prepared Tor High schools, Colleges,
or universities, will be opened at Wood
bury Forest High School on July Il. 1900.
Those who desire general instruction in
the academic branches or coaching In
special subjects will find the school
adapted to their wants. a completely
fitted chcmic; Laboratory will be access
sihle 10 the pupils. The session will con-
tinuc during six weeks. and charges will
I've determined by the courses pursued.
Address communications TO tho Princi-
pal. Orange. Va. ieI0-1taw-iw -su
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-10

lhert: Tile orchestra numbers 81. and
Inc chorus los. The faculty VIII be the
soioists 1T The concert.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-10

The faculty cf The Conservatory Of
MGsic announces that Il summer term
LIZ the Conservatory VIII be held. y
large summer c.ass is expected.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-10
TEMPERATURES. RAINFALL AND
HUMIDITY.

JUIIt y, IJUV.
Maximum temperature ............. sc
minimum Temperature ............. 20
Normal temperature ..........-..... 70
Departure from normal -....... plus b
Departure from normal since Jan
uary list Observation-Disclosures. minus SO
RainlfaH In past 81 hours. ........... %
Rainfall since first of month. %
Mean relative humidity ............. "a
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-10

CALENDAR.
Sun rises at 4:47 4. III. and sets at 1925
p. IN.
TIDES.
j. High water at 6:5l Il. m. and ZIG D.
!, p m
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-10

NoTICE-AIEMBERS OF NORFOLK
IN LODGE NO 325i. O. Il. O. or O. T.:
You are hereby notified to assemble at
your hall THIS Sunday MORNING at II
O'Clock sharp 10 pay the last sad tribute
DREW PEARCE. All Sister Lodges and
visiting brothers cordially invited to unite
with us. by order of
JAMES NEWSOME, y. O.
j.. j. GARRETT, p S. 1t4
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DIED.

You arc invited to personally
u examine our assortment of Mar
q bic and Granite Mcmorials-the
n largest retail stock in the South
~ If unable to call. write for free
"a illustrated Catalogue We guaran-
As tee safe delivery OF shipment and
MGE pay the freight.
ESsssa The C0uper Marble Works,
HaSf Established 1SiS
159 to 1G3 Bank st. Norfolk Va
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-10

On the night OF June c2nd. the local
branch Of ,he Marine Engineers Bene-
lcial Association viii give a mus cal
entertainment ana social. y p,casiue
prpSf0m oi vocal and instrumental
Music IS beus arranged.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-10

THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF
Il COLUMBIA CONCLANE NO. T.
HEPTASOPliS, or $. w. NJ. are hereby
notified to assemble at Migrants Hail
THIS tSundayl. AFTERNOON at 80
o'clock 10 pay the last tribute of respect
10 our deceased brother. X. ID. SMITH
ERS; Sister Conclaves are fratcrnully in
BY order OF NJ. T. A.
1t JOHN HALL. Recording Scribe
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-10

~ HIEFS AND BROTHERS or AIER-
" RIMAC TRIBE NO 90 i - y NJ
You are requested by order of Sachcin To
n ms, L, At your Wimwam at = oclocl,
THIS 81 NDAf AFTERNOON for tho
purpose of paying the last tribI,te 10 Tho
deceased brother, X. ID. SMlTIIERS, of
1t j. j. DOZIER O. u
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-10

H1HERE WILL BE n MEETING or,
L the stockholders OF the Eastern Turn
pike and Toll Bridge Company at - Bank
10th, 1900, at IL O'Clock m.
H. l.. PAGE.
1T President.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-10
MUSIC AND ART.
Recital by Pupils Of the Norfolk
Conservatory of Music.
Benciit Concert to be Given for Mr.. u. H.
Mach, the Blind Flute Player Program
of Pupils Recital Mr.. Williams sketch
ing the Old williamsburg Church y
New Ballad by Casey and Norton Com
cert at Fort Monroe.

Everybody who traverses Main street
often must have noticed Il blind mln
sroDing along, and heard the sweet
music ne made on his flute and cboc. J.
IL. Mack is the blind musicians name,
ANA he is an accomplished performer.
as many have observed from the SWEET
piping he dispenses.
y concert for the benefit OF Ar. Macll
has been arranged. ana viii be given
on Thursday might. June 1itA, az
Monielore Hall. at $50.
Mr. Mack Will be assisted ny the fol-
lowing well-knoWn local talent:
Miss Florence Rayner, Soprano; Miss
Blanche Hecht, Alto: Mr.. J. t.lwocd
Duncan Tenor. MIR. john Anderson.
Tenor; Mr.. Vim. ID. Crowe.l Baritone;
Mir. i. Cader Dozier, Basso. (Star Quar-
tet OF The Crowcll-Dunc Star Min
strel Co.
Nj, las W Casey Iccon,narisf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-10

II OR S. w. M.-THE OFFICERS AND
IL. members OF FRIENDSHIP CON
CLANE No. >, II. or $. w NJ are rc-
questcd to assemble AT their hail. Oper,
House. Church street, nj o'clock sharn
with Columbia Conclavc No I in pavinr
the last tribute of respect to their dee
ceased brother. II. II. SAIITIIERS
BY order NJ. r.. A.
w. +. GREGORY. Recording Scribe
w. T.. GREGORY
1t Recording Scribe
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-10

An advance copy Of new ballad en-
titled You'll Know" has jus. been re-
ceiVed. The words are by GeOrg. 4.
Norton, ana the music by JImcs ".
casey.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-10
SHORT LOCAL irnms.

Miss Alice Patton has returned TO the
city after spending three weeks with
friends and relatives IN Wallis.
There ara undelivered telegrsms AT the
Postal telegraph office lis Main street, for
Mrs. VIII Wilson and II. Holt.
Mrs. Marguerite Watson, who has been
attending the Dick Bowling meeting,
leaves for her home in Beaumont today.
Mrs. a. NJ Anderson and daughter
leave today for Dallas. whore Miss An
derson Will attend tho Saint Mary's Col
lege and Preparatory school.
Mr., Frank Hervey Of the Capitol hotel
received telegram yesterday evening
stating that after many hours OF hardship
the steamer Coucho OF the Mallory line
reached Key West and is safe,
Everything In the nature OF improve
ments at Wilson's race track is reported
to have been wrecked By the wind and
fire. horse auartered there belong nS
to A. l.. Anderson, is said to have been
killed In the ruins.
The property OF Mira, Rosa Olive on
Caroline street WAS badly damaged by
Saturday nights storm. All tho treos
and outhouees were leyeled TO the grouad
and her line trotter, Mary Ferguson, was
crushed beneath the ruins
In referring to the stat Of Manager
Bergman of the Sweeney q Coombs opera
house yesterday typographical error
caused The Post 10 assign The duties Of
teamster 10 Mr. Ben Lewis when It
should have been stated he was the
treasurer.
Mrs, Annie Bowling Robertson. dauEh-
ter OF the gallant old Dick Bowling bril-
gade. who has been attending their meet
ing here for the past few days, left for
her home in Georgetown yesterday mora
ing accompanied by the wishes OF each
survivor that they may be granted tho
happiness OF seeing her at their next
meeting.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-10
WEATHER AND CROPS.

Carbon, Eastland County, Texas, Septsn-
Der s-Glns have begun running almost itg-
better than they expected, while others say
" is not so good. Several cotton buyers are
mere and more expected. Cotton seed seillng
at $40 per ton.
Ganado, jackson County, Texas, Septem-
per S-The nrst bale OF cotton will he gn-
ned here today, raised by August Joanson
lVns TWO miles west Of town, The gather
ne Of cotton has been much delayed here
on account of rain for the past three weeks
Mckinney Collin County. Texas, septem
be- s-Coiton Is being picked at rapid rase
ana out on the market under the stimulus OF
zee present hieh prces Most Of the crop in
'ne county is good. some efding es much AS
failure.
Huntsville. Walker County, Texas. septem-
Der s,-The town Ia fun today with country
The cotton worms. Tbs and adjoining coun-
YES report chat these SITS are doing great
carnage TO late cotton. OF which there is lots
IN this section OF the state.
Winchester, FRyeute County Texas. Sep
TENDER sit has either rained in this M
MEDIATE or adjacent vicinity every day Tor
a week with heavy rains all around today
win little prospects OF its letting UP soon
hut is causing cotton to rot very
oaaly, Cotton has not improved any OF late,
but TO the contrary every day brings in fresh
reports OF the gloomy outlook.
Terrell. kaufman County, Taxas, septem-
Der S.--Two OF The principal gius In the city
have been today disabled so as not 10 be
able to run Tho rema ning gus have not
been able to attend 10 the ginning today. aud
as consequence great many wagons have
had TO return home until they can get then
otner gins In repair. Gotten is op ming very
tast and may soon DO on the market. es-
D. clallY II tho rains should interfere with the
picking
New Tin, Austin County. Texas. September
s. Now that the army worms have stripped
TIE ayes from the cotton stalk. farmers Had
out what little cotton remains on the stalk.
Last weeks estimate was decrease in crop
of 60 per cent but now 1t viii reach 10 per
cent. Expected shipments 1850 to 200o bales,
AGAINST 700 last year cause, exc ssive rains
and Mexican weeyll From observation II is
found that the Mexican wsevil remains three
years at place and then emtgrates; they
have been here two wears.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-10
RELIEF TRAIN FOR SUFFERERS
DECIDED LAST NIGHT TO SEND
ONE THIS MORNING.
Doctors, surgeons and Medicines
ALSO Going Down.

At an informal meeting held at the
police headquarters late last night and
presided over by Mayor Brashear, it was
decided to dispatch a relief train over
the International aud Great Northern rail-
road TO virginia Point at ae early an hour
as supplies and volunteers could be pro-
vided and secured. 1t was to be COM
posed as follows
One company of firemen; one company
OF policemen and volunteers.
One yswl from the city park and lot
OF smaller craft belonging 20 the follow
Ing citizens Of Houston will also be sent:
Messrs II. Heuke. Bryan Heard. S. L.
Davidson. A. T. e. Triplett aud one or
two belonging to the fremen.
Groceries will be sent from the follow
ing houses Borchard. Brasher & Co.
Haskins & Hutchinson, Henke & pilot,
Jules Hirsch, Carson. Sewaii & Co.. Wm,
D. Cleveland & Co, Theodore Keller,
George J. Mellinger and others.
The matter OF surgeons aud medicines
left to the selection OF DR., j. B. Massle.
city health officer, who also accompanies
the party as chief surgeon.
Undertaking supplies are also to be
furnished.
In connection with the above the may
or has sent 10 the above named gentle
man the following circular:
Dear Sir--The damage from the storm
along the coast is reported as almost be-
yond description. Hundreds of lives are
said to have been lost and many are des-
titute. relief train Ia now being made up
and at a, M, will leave the Internation-
al and Great Northern depot. l am i'm
PEELED by these conditions to ask the
merchants OF the city to contribute sup
plies for temporary relief until organiza-
ton can be effected / will furnish trans
portation from stores to depot
Please let me know at police station
what you will do. Respectfully,
S H. Bashear Mayor.
Houston, September ..
Mayor Brsshear also issued to the pub
lie at large a proclamation. published
elsewhere In Tho Post today, calling for
a meeting OF the citizens Of the city at
$3.50 O'Clock THE morning.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-10
DEADLOCK IS STILL ON.
t Looks as II No Solution viii Be Attained
Immediately.
GERMANY HAS A NEW COMPLICATION
There IL Plentiful Crop OF Con-
melting Rumors Regarding the
Position OF Anairs.

London, September 1o.--4.1s
The deadlock in Pekin apparently oon,,,
ues and it begins to look as il No so,u.
tion would be attained, at any rate be,ora
the arrival OF Count Won wal6ersse :,
| Ten Tsin.
Germany seems to have intros,,.,
new complication by endeavorinu 10 or-
ganize some kind of offensive movsmar,
in the province OF Chi Ii.
From the plentiful crop OF connict,ns
rumors both as regards the actual nos,.
ton Of affairs in China and the aiploma,le
aspect in Europe. il is next TO I'm VA ,tnIs
10 extract any definite fact. A Washing
ton special talks OF movement among
the powers to appoint Sir Robert Hart
as the European representative in neso-
tiations in China
According to the Shanghai correspond
ent of the Times. Ii Hung Chang is await.
Ing the imperial edict appointing addition
al negotiators.
bei@ted dispatches to the Times from
Fehln say that the court ned On the mora
ing Of August IA by the ives. gate. While
lne japanese were Smelling the east rne
The intention Of the court was nor 70
proceed 20 sian Fd, in the province Of
Shen 81, but to turn north to Jehol and
reIna there awaiting events No hisn
eIhcials accompanied the court excent
Prince Ching.
IN the apportionment Of the city to the
control OF the different nations, the Amer.
icans, IN ignorance OF what was being
done, permitted a ratification of ths
french quarter adjoining the American.
which transferred from Amer can +,
French possession Prince L's palace. ths
richest in Pekin, stocked with treasures
worth millions of dollars.
The Standard publishes the followins.
dated Saturday, September s. from It's
Shanghai correspondent;
sang Eau, the Manchu vioeroy of the
provinces OF Yum Nan and KweI Cha
started northward September At the
head of large force to rescue the EN-,
peror
An imperial decree has been issued
aiming to prove the innocence OF the
empress dowager In connection with the
attacks upon foreisners. Ii Hung Chang
intends TO 60 north next Tuesday (Sep-
TENDER III. He will be accompanied BY
Chan Wi, director OF the mines for the
province OF chi Ii, and Tseng, manager
Of the Northern railway.
1t appears that when at the beginning
of the siege the japanese minister in Pc
kin called for volunteers TO assist In the
defense Of the legations, thirty oficsrs
of the Japanese who were engaged In
various civilian occupations in Pekin re-
sporded'
The Hong Kong correspondent Of the
Daily Telegraph, wiring Saturday. says.
Sir Alfred Gasllee, British conjmandev
In Pekin. has wired to Hong Kong direct
ing that no more troops be sent forward.
In North China, the Japanese and Rue-
slams have arrived ct an understandilS
and are working together more Nrli-
ally"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-10

arc now completely ruined. First ths
worms came and then the storm, wnicu
laid everything nat. Water Is two 70
three feet deep on the pfairies. and in
the fields, aud corn, es well as cotton, Is
completely ruined Tho cane, which was
expected TO yield the largest crop ON
record. IL Nat on the ground aud has been
beaten into shreds BY tho wind. Tho loss
on he Cunninsham plantation. at sugar
land. will be something enormous, as the
refinery. cane sheds. paper mill and con-
riot barracks were all severely damaged
by the hurricane. The Ellis place and
the plantation OF c. w. Reddlck also sLf-
fered severely, Mr. Reddick's fine resi-
deneo being unroofed and the growing
crops practically ruined,
The depot al Richmond Is complete
wreck, having been lifted clear across the
track The depots at East Bernard. Eagle
Lake. Rosanberg Sartartia and Harlem
were all damaged
AT Missouri City several buildings were
damaged, and one woman was seriously
injured by a fying timber
The long distance telephone poles were
down In all directions, having been snap
ped off like p!pestems.
The pecan crop Will prove total loss,
as the trees we're all either blown down
or so badly whipped about by the wind
that all of the pecans fell of.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-10

LaGrange, Texas September S.-The
event of the season happened here LAST
night. The shirt waist fad has struck
this city and the young men gave shirt
waist ball at the Casino About twenty
couples were present. and dancing wss
kept up until about 3 o'clock a. nj. While
most Of tho costumes OF the young msn
were rather In the nature OF a burlesque,
SIN some of the shirt waists which the
young man had made TOR hem by
the dressmakers OF the city. and which
were ather in the nature OF d compromise
between a lady's waist and mans neg
iige shirt, looked very rest and cont
Portable. 1t is to be hoped that out Of
this fad may evolve a rational mode OF
dress fol- men in this climate 50 that
at least on most Occasions the convsn-
,ional coat u.sy be dispensed with dur
irg he long hot season.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-10
slANoHEsrER CLOTH.
Nine Days supply of Cotton Is All
There LIS In sight.

Nine Days supply of Cotton Is All
There Is In sight
Manchester, September s.-The current
week begins with less than weeks sup
ply OF American cotton in Liverpool and
about three days supply ct sea. Cotton
last week was much more active than t
had been OF late, business nearly equaliing
the consumption Of spot cotton. which
amounts to 60, 600 bales, against an esti-
mate OF 50, 800 the trade bought $50.
Business in yarns was irregularly dis
turbed and was altogether somewhat be-
low the average weeks production, al
though the Improvement on the proceed
ing weeks was weak. Transactions in cloth
were virtually nil. There was a far
amount OF inquiry in some quarters, but
this was doubtless largely due to the d.
sire OF buyers 10 ascertain the view Of
sellers, rather than TO any expectation
OF placing orders, as the buyers only pur-
chased when able to obtain goods at res-
sanabls prices or whore they had engage
ments that must be kept Apart from
this everybody awaits developments The
only thing certain IS that there VII be
great collapse b prices as soon as the
American crop begins to move freely
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-10

IN which he rccited SOME "reminiscences
~ nis recent trip abroad. Rev. kniekes-
seeker Is good elocutionist. possessed
~ considerable dramatic talent and shil-
.y as an orator He is sublime in ais de-
soriptions and vivid in miruicry. Alto
seSner MS lecture was fsyorsbly received.
me city council is considering the sd-
sIsaoiiity OF erecting brick town hall
and market house to cost about sac 900.
4 heavy wind storm set in yesterday
ana has continued with increased veloc-
ny. Today L began raining. which will
pisy havoc with tho rice maturing. The
crops are fine and indications last week
pointed to splendid harvesting season
put the present weather. IL continued,
err
Primary election in this parish for
democratic nominee for congress result
Cd IN victory for Robertson. the present
incumbent 1t is most likely, however.
mat the district has decided In favor OF
his opponent. Judge A. V. Caco.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-10
rHs ESTIMATED DAMAGE.


three Hundred Thousand Dollars a
conservative Estimate.
II IS absolutely impossible TO make
anything like an accurate estimate of the
damage that was done in Houston by the
storm, but the lowest conservative hguFs
lis 100000. The actual total OF the figures
given in estimates so far made is $3.50 ,925.
This total includes only the lead ng dam
ages to business buildings and industries.
and does not include that 10 residences,
etc. which were not seriously wrecked.
Another considerable loss that can NOT
now be estimated Is to the electric light.
electric power and telephone compan. &C..
The wires are N very bad shape. The
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone
company has only recently strung new
wires throughout the city and this coma
pany's losses will be particularly heavy.
y r r
The barometer in the office OF Superln-
tendert Lee OF the Houston and Texas
Central railroad, registered %. 81 Ia
night at 8 O'Clock which is an indication
that the storm has passed.