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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF the democrats VIII Meet 10
marrow Might

DR. !. n. Msssie, the chairman OF the
city democratic executive committee. has
called q meeting OF the committee for to-
morrow Saturday hight at o'clock at
the city council chamber for the purpose Of
Determining the time for holding the dam
ocratic primaries that viii nominate the
democratic candidates for the coming city
election.
This Will he the hrst meeting OF the
committee since II was organized inme-
diately after the last city election,
The committee is composed as follows.
First Ward--Peter Chalmers and Alex
Erickson.
Second ward-John Kennedy and mr..
George clarendon.
Third ward--w. T. Ions and W. ".
Coyle.
Fourth ward-F. A. Reichsrdt and VI r.
Keller
Fifth ward-Dr J. p. Msssie and J. H.
Rothwell
sixth ward--B. A. Riesuer and J, Pc,
reira.
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THE MOODY suoooLs.
Work VIII ne Continued ns IL Was
started by Him,

Work VIII he Continued ns IL Was
started by Him,
New York, January Flor the purpose
Of devising the best means OF carrying on
the work OF the late Dwight L. Moody,
members OF the committees from the Bible
house OF Chicago. Mount Hermon Institute
for Young Men and the Seminary for
Young Women OF Northheld, Mass., met
here today Among those present were
William r.. Moody, eldest son OF the
evangelist, and Ira d. sankey OF Brook
Ign.
The meeting was In secret, and after It
was concluded formal announcement was
made that The work OF Mr.. Moody would
be continued under the form OF the me
mortal endowment.
II was decided to issue an appeal 10 the
people to subscribe the SS000,000 required
to meet the expenses OF the institution.
Nothing definite could be learned with
regard to the placing OF w. II. Moody al
the head of affairs. the position which his
father lad held. Mr.. Moody said that lie
Lad no intention OF doing anything APP
pearing different from, what he had been
doing; he was Just a worker Ike other
members connected With the institution
and he expected TO continue.
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pu.ines. League directors.

The polls closed yesterday for the cleo
ton OF ten directors for the Houston Bust
ness League, with the following result: h.
NJ. Johnston, G. S. Penheld. ]. r. CARROT,
H. II. Dickson, G. A. Taft. F. A. Relchardt,
A. NJ. Levy. +. A. Heitmann, C. Grune-
valid. Jules Hirsch.
The ballots were canvassed by Messrs.
H. f. MacGregor. W b. Slosson and e. G,
Crawford.
The above ten, together with the presi-
dent and first and second vice presidents.
Messrs II. r. MacGregor. Ed Kiam and II.
Henke, will constitute the directory.
The polls were open for week. and
Secretary Richardson says that the vote
was the largest ever polled for league di-
rectors
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Jud Frye Of the Baltimore ana Vnio
10 the city yesterday
Charles Waterman Of the iron si ntAi ~
spent yesterday with the railway nsn -
the city.
]. s. Telfair. conductor on ths hos.n
end OF the Houston ana leAas - ~
was in the city Yesterday sues' u
I.awlor.
Eddie Sells. not OF circus fame, ~. -.
well known representative OF ,ne AZ" y. -.
Refrigerator Transit company. vas 10 tne
city yesterday.
r. Fay. managers assistant % ~.
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THE SUSIE ROAD.
A Commission Circular That IL Be-
lieyed to BE Significant.


Galveston, Texas. January li.-There is
"hen on" in Little susie affairs in
spite Of the fact that the managing minds
OF that vexed railroad have studiously
endeavored to drop completely out OF
public notice. sentiment has been
crystallizlng in the public mind that some
thing was going TO be done with the Little
susie which is officially known as the
Galveston and Western railroad and ne
srn pacifc Is the somebody who is going
to do it,
cued circular which, while u mentions
no other road or interest IN eonneetion
with the susie tells pretty plainly thar
thai road, which has for 50 many years
bean in a state of innocuous desustude. 70
about to get move on ITSELF me pa
erlsr is given elsewhere, under the mean
ing ~ Notice OF Hearing
The Susie directors are som 70 nsve
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s. r nnd n. nv. Mortinr.

Greenville, Texas, January ll.--Judgs
". II. BROKER was over from Fort Worth
yesterday to attend the meeting OF the
board of directors of the proposed Sabine
Pass and Northwestern railroad, OF which
organization he is president. Other mem
bers of the board were present, but what
action. II any, was taken at the meeting
was not given out afterward. Judge
Brooker stated to friends, however, that
the company had found takers for their
bonds and that the road would certainl'
be built.
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VISITED Port ARTHUR.
Feegee Reorganization Committee
looked Over the Town.

hNtktf tNUtWttttf
looked Over the Town.
Port Arthur January 1.-THE following
named gentlemen, comprising members Of
the reorganization committee OF the Pitts
burg and Gulf railroad, arrived in the city
on special train early yesterday morn
ing and put in the day looking over the
terminal OF the road, the canal aud prop
erty Of the Channel and Dock compan't.
William F. Harrty, chairman; r l.. Ship
ley and S W. Petit ~ Philadelphia and
August Hechscher Of New York, members
OF the reorganization committee l.. Hy-
neker of Amsterdam. Holland, private sec-
Rotary for J. De Golijen; g. Med. Trimhle
counsel; r. J. McCsrty, auditor: J. A.
Edison. general manager. j. A. Henley
traffic manager. and Colonel s. w. For
dyce, receiver of the Pee-Gee, and O.
Owen of Chicago. private secretary OF
Mr. John w. Gates
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Dallas. Texas, January i'll. 3. Nor
row. travelling passenger agent OF the
Missouri Kansas and Texas railway
whose headquarters has been transferred
from Galveston to Dallas, arrived in the
city today. Mr.. Courtney, the new city
and ticket agent also arrived
and Will assume his new duties tomorrow.
Mr.. Courtney has for years been The city
and ticket agent OF the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas at Houston
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SINGLE TAKERS AND SOCIALISTS.

One Of the Debatcr- Has Severe
Cotd--Debnte Continued.
In the debate between NJ, " Kimpton,
socialist, and James Charlton. single tax
advocate, which was announced 70 take
place OF the Lyceum hall last night under
the auspices OF the Houston Philosophical
society. MIR. Charlton presented his argu
ment, but on account OF a severe cold MI,
Kimpton was forced TO stop before he had
concluded the reading OF his paper For
this reason the debate VIII he resumed
next Thursday night, when the socialist
side will be heard.
Much interest was manifestcd in the de-
bate by men Of each political faith, aud a
large crowd was present.
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Mr-. A. g. nonaie,.

Mrs A. g Bondies died yesterday mora.
ing at St Mary's hospital. Galveston, af-
ter protrseted illness.
Deceased was the sister Of Mr. W e,
Crane OF this city. and Mr. and Mrs Crane
were with her when she died She has
many friends in Houston who will learn OF
her death with much regret.
The funeral took place at Galveston at
4 O'Clock yesterday afternoon from The
family residence.
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rn Aholi.h commi.rionr.

Chicago, January 11.-Representatives OF
Eastern and Southern railroads today de-
cided 10 unite for the purpose of stopping
on the sale OF tickets. \
mass meeting OF the genera passenger
agents of the railroads Of the East. South
east and Southwest, called for this pur-
nose. was held and IL was decided to sbol-
ism all commissions February l.
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and much enthusiasm was expressed in the
uphuildins Of the order.
lord. Clrh lrIcr,,cn

The Lords Cycle club viii have their
third annual election Of officers tonisht at
their headquarters on cheneyort street. q
the Longscope building President Louis
Hirvch has Just returned from an eN-
tended tour through the state and will
he present n, tonight's meeting Besides
electlug officers FOR the year other i'm
portsnt business will come before the
club
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A meeting of the Southwestern mileage
bureau has been called 70 be held in 81
Louis January 49, This is the organ'rs-
ton Of roads which are issuing the intfr-
changeable mileage tickets II was SO
recently formed that rules have DOT yet
been adopted. and this meeting 10 eallep
for that purpose and ior whateFer o'hsi
business is 10 come before H.
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smitbyillc Notes.

Smithville. Texas. January 1l,--Every-
body here Is jubilaut over the prospects
of the early extension of the Katy to
San Antonio.
T. J. Hardeman has accepted a position
as civil engineer from Chief Engineer
Frat of the construction company.
Superintendent T. S. Mcdowell is in
st. Louis on business.
e. l.. Pitts has accepted position as
dispatcher in place of D. ]. Hogerty, who
has returned 10 Brunswick, Mo
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Texas Rangers.

Ranger Dsbney White. In charge Of
Ranger squad composed Of Rangers Rlan-
ton, Williams and Race. passed through
the city yesterday afternoon They have
been in Palestine during the trial OF the
cases of the lynohers in that city and are
now ordered TO Orange TO reinforce the
Rangers IN that section OF the State Cap-
tain " j. Mcdonald has already gone 20
Orange from Palestine.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

The effect Of good resolutions for the
new year ia still noticeable at the police
station. the number OF arrests since the
FIRST Of the year being very small, How
ever, the number iE slowly increasing
hut at the present rate OF increase Il will
be several weeks before the business at
the station regsins its normal proper
tons
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Chosen Friends.

There was meeting last night OF Pro-
lection council No. ~, Order OF Chosen
Friends. when the members we're enter
tanned By Messrs. z c. Crawford, Thomas
r.. Parker. Gus witenberg and others. Of
hcers were Installed by Deputy Supreme
Councillor c c. Besvens. The new plan
for increasing membership was explained,
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GOING TO sourn AFRICA.

Three Texans VIII Try Their For-
tunes There,
Messrs. r. e. Harris his son Felix and
George Bent, all OF San Angelo, will try
their fortunes In South Africa, They
reached Houston last night on their way
to the land OF the Boers-or the Britons.
as the war Ia to declde-and will leave for
New Orleans this morning, sailing from,
there to Capetown.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

According to these figures there is a de-
crease OF 264.ssI bales, or SCI per cent.
The statement includes reports FROM
ninety eight stations In Texas ana sixteen
stations In the Territory. In the figures
showing number Of bales shipped. those
at junction points include the shipments
by other lines than the Katy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
Lru,s sIRrHpAy.
The occnsiop VIII ne Celebrated by
Daughters Of the Confcderncy

Daughters Of the Confectionery
The programme committee appointed by
the n. E, Lee chapter, Daughters OF the
Confederacy. OF which Mrs. Vim. Chris
tan, the chapter historian, IS chairman,
met at 10 o'clock yesterday morning az
the Parish house OF Christ church and
formulated an interesting programme FOR
the celebration of r. e. Lees birthday on
January 10,
The event will take place at the parlors
of the Capitol hotel. and the details OF
the programme will be announced later.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
COTTON SEED pRoDuors.
'rior points, as-
RuTTER AND EGGS.

|;;y. January II. - Butter-Market
I'm .ss,mssry. 2a2a dairy, l7G25. Cheese
IN iork, January ii.-Eaes4pRece sssl
! ues, urn Western, 20c. loss off West
II Is,aoed at mark. i4dls.
kap,ss January ls.- Eggs--Quiet at l7h
81 ps.o ivy January II, Eggs Lower ;
du,sr our ana Kansas stocks, frsts, i5C
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sniritnnli,tin scnncr.

The Brockway family gave spiritual
istc entertainment last nieht at Turner
hall. IL consisted chiefly of illustrations
OF what might be termed telepathy the
answering of questions In sealed envelopes
and the calling OF numbers upon watches
held by persons ~ the audience The work.
whether spiritualism or not, was elcverl,
done
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
COTTON STATEMENT.

Totals as shown by the Katy sta
tistics.
The freight department Of the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas railway has issued
cotton statement covering all stations on
their line in Texas and the Indian Terri
tory. This statement shows the following
totals:
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paid passenger Tax.

Austin, Texas, January 1.-The IeAas.
sabina Valley and Northwestern railroad
today paid ,hs comptroller 1887 tax on
1856 so gross earnings for the quarter
ending December 81, 1899
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rro,rnctnd Meeting.

There will nc preaching at Mckee Street
Methodst Episcopal church OF T,3o p. m.
today. The meeting viii be protracted ten
days. The pastor Will he assisted by the
noted TeNas evangelist, Rev, James II.
Collard. Everybody Invited.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

The work OF remodeling and refurnishing
the interior OF the lIutchIns House has
been commenced. and several carpenters
and mechanics are busy with the repairs,
which will require about two months time
for completion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
SUGAR.

Ess nS r,. January i1.--sugar nrm.
h ks.iis an January IL Sugar strong
|fiN, Stni l-le; open kettle centrifugal
Wit. eehl'rlingai plantation granulated
~ No,is,.q4ss; yellows 4ha4% seconds
|tiugsl sSss quiet; open kettle 3iG40:
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Metals.

tiy ~, January n.-Tin was very arm
'usnts os demand active, The other de-
ally chsnvssaae local market were not ma
sge eslleS n AZ the close the metal ex-
ING sd Tin frmer. with rs. Is bid
$50 iAsu Lake copper unchanged
"a snaI.an steady at 40 bid and i. rs
10 'sr quiet. with AS bid and 1 g
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meeting to discuss means OF issuing $500
goo in bonds which have been authorized
by the commission.
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SHIPMENT OF noes

toals of haas January 10. Twenty eight
n shes Iss nave been shipped from this |
4 hen ssS.tooer Is last Most Of them
|ai.saed sspped 70 Hill county. there 70
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An Error Corrected.

w have specia, wagons for collection OF
feIAGE from PRIVATE RESIDENCES for
sswoins trains; also Tor delivery to pri-
/. issldeness In the city. We are on duu
"a aou,s, WE NEVER SLEEP. Tsls.
~ ~. ooers from private residences rscsiSs
- Atteuton. Phone sc.
HOUSTON TRANSFER CO.
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Galveston Special leaves Houston I:so p. N.
ssrdsys only All these trains leave the
ssnts f. Congress Avenus Depotts minutes
isfef than the above
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n. e. q W. r. n. n.

Grand Central Depo:
Lave $50 p. m Express Train Arrive 6.Aoa m
shreveport. Kansas CITY and Cneinnst)
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oIILRoAD SCHEDULE

n. a r. o. n n.
Grand Central pepo;
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F. .,se are fast mall and express between tbs
NOS. asv ard will carry through cars for Dsllv
~ pnusi,os, going from Houston via the Central
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HOTE-TraIns leaving Houston at 500 a.
N. and ass p. m. and arriving at Houston
ylsa. m. and s:ss a, m. also run Into Grand
Central depot, departing ten minutes earlier
and arriving ten minutes later than time
given above.
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G., III. e. II. r.. n.
Depot foot OF Congress Avenue
Galveston Trains
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sS-Al, trains arrive ana depart from the Grand
,tnr, depot except the Missouri. Kansas and Texas
aims which have depc: in the Fifth ward. the In,
irrational and Great Northern and Columbia Tap,
hleh use the International and Great Northern depo
4 Congress avenue. The Missouri. Kansas and
|eus and Galveston. Houston and Henderson trains
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The Austin branch train which make.

The Austin branch train which makes
connection with the main line train at
Hampstead came through last night, ar
irving here on the regular time OF No. Q.
Captain Petersen. the conductor in charge,
stated that the Brazos was very high at
the bridge when he crossed it. but there
was no indication that it would get out
of its banks.
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The river is reported very high at the
bridge of the Southern Pacific. The trains
of that road have been operated on time
however, but pile driver is at work at
the bridge strengthening it in case there
is danger of more water coming down.
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G.. II. d NJ IL. N.
Grand Central Depot.
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NJ. e. & T. n. Il.


I. & G. N. n. n.
Depot foot OF Congress. Avenue.
Fast Mail 10 st. Louis and Chicago,
kre $50 p. Arrive 40 a. m.
Laaw Ills p. r...,.-.',.,... Arrive ASS p m.
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Breathing Time.

When trees are bare and fields are white
When barns are full and hills are breezy
stay in bed until it's light,
And take, yes, take things pretty easy
When roads are packed and bells ring sweet
| ride behind pair Of clippers,
And come back to the chimney seat,
A pleasant book and cozy slippers.
lis true that city clerks might find
Such day-iit ease almost alarming;
They seem to think perpetual grind
Is but another name for farming
wish that busy folks could see
For work and leisure life is ample.
The sleeping field and stream aud tree
Present the very best example,
When Mother Natures on the hon
L follow her without conflicting:
And when she says it's time to stop
l never think of contradicting.