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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03
"PROPHET" SMITH.
His Gathering Declared Menace
to Henlth-AIicgcd Forecasts.

PROPHET" Smith. the colored preacher
who has gained much notoriety among the
col~red people through his oft-repeated
assertion that Houston would be de-
etroyed has had another OF his prophe-
cies to fall short Of fUlfllment. Many of
Smiths followers have been congrega gated
in an old mill in the Second ward for
several days. waiting for the final crash
to come. which, according to Smiths
close OF Sunday. Notwithstanding the
fact that the end did not come on sched-
ule time. most OF Smiths followers re-
mained loyal TO him and are still gath
cred at the old mill, waiting and watch
ing In fact, their gathering there is
said to be menace to the health of the
community, and the city authorities are
taking steps TO abate the nuisance, as
the place is termed in a legal proceeding
instituted for its breaking up.
smith has had an unusually good time
during the past year for the prophet bus
mess. for, in retrospective view, il
viii be seen that almost any kind of
an old prophecy as to calamities from
wind and water would have been reason
ably certain OF fulhllment However.
Smith has missed his calculations most
wofully on several of his recastings.
For instance. he sent note to a Post
reporter on Thursday afternoon, Septem-
her IL, stating that on the Friday night
following Galveston would be visited by
much greater destruction than that of
September s; that there would be 100 feet
of water over the entire island and only
those who left beforehand could escape.
With this dire prophecy came a. note
requesting that the information be tele-
graphed at once. giving the people a
chance to get away, The reporter rea-
soned that II the water should reach a
depth Of 100 feet in Galveston it would
inevitably be several feet over a mans
head in Houston. and the fact that Smith
was making no arrangements to leave
Houston himself argued that he must
have had the signs" wrong AT The time
smith wrote the note the clouds were
banking up in the Southwest in threat
enlng manner, and it is likely thar he
took his cue from the weather bureau
and foretold something which he thought
mad already happened or was then han
pening.
NO of Smiths flock, when questioned
Yesterday as to the failure of his --latest
prophecy replied; I'VE amt erlowed
ter 'spute with nobody bout 1t; all I can
say now is dat dem whut sees us now
VIII soon see us no more forever"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03

him because he has fulfilled every trust
reposed in him by his constituency for
the last four years as their representative
in the State senate. No question has
arisen during all of that time upon which
Senator Burns did not take active interest.
always for the benefit of his home people,
and In his official capacity has served US
the respect OF his political foes and the
highest affection and esteem Of his party.
Adopted.
Major Peck moved that committee bo
appointed to escort Mr.. Burns TO the hall.
The chair appointed on this committee
Messrs. Peck Ferguson and Hogan. who
escorted Mr.. Burns to the stand, where
he was introduced by Major Peck briefly
but eloQuentiy.
Senator Burns In a quiet but effective
way thanked the convention for the honor
done him In again nominating him to the
high and distinguished office. He said he
regarded 1t as particular honor. as the
sixteenth district was the only one In tho
State represented by a republican n re-
elected he would do his best to represent
his constituents to the best advantage and
If there should be any errors they would
be errors Of head and not Of heart
A. r. Lockett Of Harris nominated for
chairman OF the district r. G. Ferguson
Of Fort Bend. seconded by Bill Davis or
Harris
w. N. spencer OF Harris argued that
as Ferguson and Hogan had acted to-
gether thus far tremendously they should
be permitted to continue.
J. r, Hogan held that the election OF
chairman was not stated in .he call.
but II this convention desired to elect a
chairman II had right to do So
a delegate made the point that neither
of the conventions at San Antonio ha
any right 10 elect chairman for this
senatorial district. that this was a duty
for this convention and no other.
Ferguson said he did not care 10 he a
subject OF contention before this conven-
tion, but the convention was sovereign
in itself and had the right to select its
own chairman. Nv did not believe that
this was a bought convention and he was
not the tool of any man or any set o.
men. He argued that no man who was an
appointee Of Green could be other than a
tool Along this line he became very
severe in his eNcoriation Of Hogan, who
in reply was very conciliatory and could
see no necessity for such acrimony. He
had agreed with Ferguson TO join in nom
mating Burns for the senate, which he
regarded as paramount 30 the selection
of a chairman of n district and he was
perfectly willing to abide the result OF
this convention upon that score and waive
all factional feeling.
On motion nominations were closed and
H. C, Ferguson was elected by aCclamu-
ton, On motion OF s. b. Strong Chair
man Ferguson was authorized to appoint
his own secretary.
The convention then adjourned
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03

FAITH HOME ASSOCIATION.
Damage Done by the Storm-Prepar-
ing for Chrysnnth emum show

The regular meeting of Faith Home as
sociation was held Tuesday morning at
shearn chapel After routine work was
disposed of and reports from the care
taken at the home of the regular inmates
and those additional of storm sufferer
were approved, the cond ton of the build :
ing was discussed. reoeipted bill ,-on
MI William I. Camp of William
T. Camp & Son was presented.
which showed a donation of nine largo
window panes and work of setting The
kindness was much appreciated and a
ilsing vote OF thanks was given the dom
OTIS This Is the first step toward repaii a
from the ravages OF the storm. The
heavier damages are in the roof and p!as-
tering.
some arrangements for the annual
Shrysanthemum show for the benefit OF
IA IN Home, which will take place on
November 10 and 16 occupied a portion q
me meeting, The entertainment Will he
given on broader lines this year than ever
before as several new features will b.
Incorporated in addition 10 the fancy work
department previously mentioned
The president of the association des res
az members who can po sibly attend to
be present next Tuesday at 10 O'Clock at
Shearn chapel
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03

very unique display OF farriers art
by w, $, Hew tt Of Georgetown, Texas, Is
on exhibition at the Dallas State fair. Il
consists OF two large cases OF hand-ma la
shoes OF latest designs one case cf ma
chine-made shoes worked over, some yery
valuable for hospital service. Two pads
TWO and half feet by three feet. covered
with rubber shoes and pads ffom man
ufGeturers in United states. Several pic-
lures snd ornaments and d'p'oma from
san Antonio fair serve TO dress up the
display: It's pieces OF anatomy In
diseased hocfs and bones are displayed
II is one OF the most instructive displays
of farriers art ever shown in Texas. IL
is worth all IL costs horse show 10 see IL.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03
To The Post.

To The Post.
Cameron, Texas. September 25.--lhe
Young Mems Business leagues building
has just been completed. This is a spen-
did brick structure, 60Xli5 feet and,
though only two stories has the height
OF regular three-story building, The
ground floor is occupied by dry goods and
grocery stores. The auditorium is one Of
the completest aud handsomest in tho
State, The club rooms, for comfort, ele-
gance and attractiyeness, are not sur
passed in Texas. The building is erected
upon the most modern architecture Its
cost, including furnishings, is over $4,000
and was erected By the league for It's
headquarters and as a place to entertain
visitors to the city This building is a
magnificent and imposing structure, a
monument to the enterprise of our bust
ness men and the pride of our city. The
league, which is the backbone of the clty's
enterprise, is corporation. it's presi-
dent is JEFF D. Henley and Secretary Monta
j. Moore.
The erection OF the league building Ia
being followed by the building up in brick
store buildings OF the entire block between
IL and the First National bank. Several
important enterprises are under way and
Cameron continues with excellent strides
towards the proportions Of large city.
Happily located between the extremes OF
North and South Texas In the most pro-
ductive agricultural belt Of the State as
we'll as the belt of the surest crop seasons
and with citizenship of the enterprise
manifested by the league. the city now OF
400 will. ere long become one OF the big
cities Central Texas ought to have,
Through the league cordial Invitation
is extended 70 all with means and enter
prise who are seeking homes or a place
for investment or business, All inquiries
will be eheerfnlly answered, Respectful
ly, Monta J. Moore, Secretary.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03
TO THE PUBLIC.

We wish TO call the attention OF our
friends and the public that upon presenta,
ton by our committee. the following firms
have signed our bin of prices and viii 10
future handle only goods bearing the
union label: L, Housman, Gibbons Man
ufacturing company, Max Krohn, p. BAR
telstein. In complying with the require.
ments OF our union We bespeak for Thorn
the patronage OF organized labor.
@. VI, Borgstrom, President
Jos. Hlllbrand. Secretary.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03
Twenty Thousand Packs

OF superb playing cards, obtainahlc from
the Malt-Nutrine department. Anheuser,
Busch Brewing Association, st. Louis, Mo.
for % cents a pack in stamps or money.
Gilt edges, leatherette cases. United states
army and navy heroes on face cards, high
tlnlsh, perfect slip.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03
Ladies nending CIuh.

The Ladies Reading club met yester-
dsy afternoon for the hrst time since
June at the Lyceum Library rooms. Mrs.
Max Urwitz presided in the an
sence of the president. Mrs. Pros
icy X, Ewing, who has been de-
talhea by the Illness OF Mr. Ewing's
mother The programme OF the evening
was the telling or summer experiences
ps the members who have spent tho
vacation months away from home. The
Toss Of Mrs. 5. r. McIlhenny to the chm
was matter OF much sympathy and re-.
S,et, ana tne recent bereavement of Mrs
.uucnen upon with much feeling. In,
,erest In the Lyceum stll has stronr
nola on the club. and matters concerns
Jug u were subjects OF discussion. m.
~ nsN ~ meeting will be under the direction
OF Mrs e. L. Tracy. ~"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03

The Messrs. Levy Bros, desiring to give
the gentlemen an opportunity to see their
store dur ng their formal open ng have
decided to reopen their store Thursday
evening during the hours from s to 10
o'clock. during which time . fun orchestrr
VIII be in attendance discussing conc ri
music cordial Invita- on to all the la
dies and gentlemen is extended
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03
Light Gunrd sncinI.

The Houston Light Guard will have
their regular monthly social tonight at
their armory In addition to a dance and
the serving of refreshments there will
be a competitive Individual drill for tho
chaplain's medal for the best drilled
soldier in the manual.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03

GOOD NEWS FOR THE BoYs--BATHINa
Reduced prices for balance OF the sea-
son at Baldwin's NatRtorium. Men 20,
boys Toe Come one, come all, Water Sc
degrees Fahrenheit, pure arteslan.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03
10 Select "A Bowling Foam

The bowling contingent of the Houston
Turverein will have bowling contest
tonight at which team will DO selected
for the State bowling tournament.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03
Observation-Disclosures

This Is TO certify that the INSURANCE.
policy carried by my declared wife IN
the ladies' OF the Maccahces order was
paid to Ee today, October q 1900,
w II. Solder.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03

At your own door--the best health re-
sort In America-there's only one Sour
bake.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03

Cheapest and best medicine ever known
Sour Lake water, 81 per gallon. Ask
your druggist for It.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03

catarrh OF stomach and bladder 81
fectually cured at Sour Lake.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03

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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03

Sour Lake has cured thousands-it can
cure you. Go and try It.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
Condition of the Relief Fund of I'll
Order.

=
Order.
The following is a statement of the re-
ceipts and disbursements OF the general
rel.rf fund OF the Knights OF PythaS
Previously reported .......... S11, 800 80
Received since last report 80. 26S 90
Total received at Houston SENT 3S
Received by Galveston commit
tee '''..'''.. ................. 2,303 gu
Grand total receipts ........s14,4SO 80
DISBURSEMENTS
Cash sent IT, Galveston ..... Sc 800 90
Retained by Galveston committee 2,303 so
Expended hero account
GalVeston lodges ................. 1894 60
Total to Galveston ..s9,S6S so
Cash and expenditures for Alvin $50 90
Cash and expenditures for Brook
shire ....... ................... $40 On
Cash sent to Velasco ............ 900 90
Cash sent to Richmond ....... 25J 90
Cash sent to Sabine Pass .. $50 90
Expended here account other
lodges '.......... ............. 34l 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03
COUNTY SCHOOL HOUSES.
Citizens Taking IN the Matter ar
Requiring Their own schools.

The citizens OF Eta met last night 81
the residence Of Mr. a. w. Lawrence and
determined TO continue in the sdme
course by which they succeeded in butld-
ing their elegant school house. namely
to get hustle on themselves and undo
the awful work OF the storm to the ex-
tent of putting up again their school
house by their own efforts. with such ar
sistancc as the public may wish to tender
them. \ soliciting committee, consisting
OF Dr. station A. W. Lawrence and Arch
station. were duly authorized to accept
Any one wishing to cor
tribute TO this cause il not visited by =
member of the committee may deposit
at T. ". Houses bsnk to the credit OF
4. w Lawrence, treasurer for the school
house fund.
meeting Is called for Thursday night
at O'Clock AT the residence OF M. l..
e Platte OF West Houston. to which all
citizens Of that locality arc invited 20
consider ways and means for rebuilding
the school houses in the Twentv-third
dfetfrpf
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-03

DroDsy completely cured a, sour Lake.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-08-24
August Flower.

1T is surprising fact" says Prof
Houton, "that in my travels in all parts
of the world, for the last ten years,
have met more people that have used
Green's August Flower than any other
remedy, for Dyspepsia, deranged liver
and stomach, and for constipation.
find for tourists and statesmen, or for
persons filling Office positions, where
headaches and general bad feeling from
irregular habits exist. that Green's Au.
gust Flower is grand remedy. 1t does
not injure the system by frequent use,
and is excellent for sour stomach and
indigestion" Sample bottles free at
Streamer's Drug store.
Sold by all dealers in all civilized
countries.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-08-24

mirals of the French fleets opened their
fires upon their late American allies,
shooting them to death to enforce their
submission. See France hurrying new
armies to the colonies and reinforcing its
fleets. See Washington's force defeated
with leader and men taking to the
swamps and wooded fastness to continue
he struggle for liberty; see American
cities captured and sacked, and the colo
MES given over to all the horrors of a
new war, with France as the oppressor
What would have been the verdict Of
the civilized world? The act would
have been denounced as the foule Of
national crimes in all recorded time, and
10 crime, monstrous and heinous as
crimes had been, could have been COM
pared with it in distorted and hateful
features. Americans would have forever
regarded France and Frenchmen with
undying hatred. No atonement could
ever have effaced the memory Of that
objectionable crime from their mem
cries.
And wherein does the course of the
United States towards the Filipinos diff
ter in a single material detail from that
which have. thank God. only been able
to suppose? The crime of the United
States stands unique among nations.
How long. o Lord. how long will it be
before the disgrace is wiped from our
national escutcheon.-From speech Of
notification by T. M. Patterson at To-
peka yesterday.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-08-24

Andrew Carnegie has denied the re.
port that he will stump the country tor
Bryan. 1t is known, however, that MI
Carnegie has said that he will not con-
tribute to the Republican campaign fund
this year. Lack of Carnegie millions
and the death OF c. P. Huntington
caused Mr. Hanna to get himself worked
into a pretty passion over in New Jersey
the other day. Huntington had prom
ised million for the Republican cam
palgn fund.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-08-24

| Notice 10 Hereby Gives that q the General
Election to b. Held On the sixth Day Of
November. a. D. 1900, there VIII b sub.
m't'ed to the Qasltnsd Eieotors OF the
state of Colorado the 0a~stssn Of Amssd.
| Ing the Cosstttut,en Of said State.
The Authority for subm,tttsg such Qnss-
tios 10 Found In Ssaats Bal No IL which
10. In Words and Figures, following, Wig
AN ACT
To SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELEcroas OF THE
STATE OF COLORADO AN AMHNDM1nr TO SEC
TON Two ~ OF ARTIcL1 NINETEEN (XIX.) OF
The CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF Colo.
RADIO.
Be it enacted By the General Assembly Of the
STATE of Colorado:
SECTION /. That there shall BE- submitted to
tho qualified electors Of the State OF Colorado ct
General Assembly, for their approval or rejec.
ton, the following amendments to the consti-
tution OF the State Of Colorado, which, whsn
ratified BY majority Of those voting thereon.
namely: Section Of article XIX. Of tho consti.
tuition of the State Of Colorado shall b 70
amended a. to read a. follows:
SEQ =. Any amendment or amendments 70
this constitution may be proposed in either
house Of the General Assembly. and il the same
shall be voted for by twothirds of all the mem
l Dof0 electoO 20 each house, such proposed
amendment or amendments, together with the
| ayes and noes OF each house thereon, shall be
entered in full on their respective journals; the
proposed amendment or amendments shall be
published with the laws Of that session OF the
General Assembly, and the Secretary of State
shall also cause the said amendment or amend.
ments to be published in full in not moro than
one Newspaper of general circulation in each
county. for four consecutive weeks previous to
the next general election for members to the
General Assembly; and at said election the said
| amendment or amendments shall be submitted
to the qualified electors of tho State for their
approval or rejection, and such IS are approved
BY majority OF those voting thereon shall b.
| come part of this constitution.
| Provided, That If more than ono amendment
| be submitted ct any general election, each Of
| said amendments shall be voted upon separate.
ly, and votes thereon cast shall b separately
counted the same as though but one amendment
have no power to propose amendments to mOre
than six articles Of this constitution ct the same
| session.
SEC. 3. Each elector voting 1t said election
and DESTROYS Of voting for or against said
amendment shall deposit in the ballot box his
ticket whereon shall be printed the words "For
the Amendment" and Against the Amendment
opposite one or the other of said groups Of words.
SEC. 3. The votes for the adoption or rejec.
| ton Of said amendment shall b canvassed and
the result determined by the laws Of tho State
for the canvass for Representatives in Congress.
Approved February 18th, A. D 1899.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the great seal Of the State Of
ELMER F. BECKwITH,
(ssAL) Secretary of State.
First pub. Aug. last Nov. s, 1900.
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THE DEADLY PARALLEL.

Let US imagine a parallel that will
bring the shaft nearer to our own hearth.
stones. Shortly after the American colo
MES went to war with Britain, through
BENJAMIN Franklin they negotiated a
treaty with France by which France
sent her armies and ships of war to the
colonies to help them overcome the
British. We read with anguish of the
sufferipgs of the patriot army. Without
pay or commissary for long periods. de-
sertions and sickness weakened the
ranks. Without the ships and men of
France the struggle would have been
hopeless. Frances fleet had access to
our ports, French divisions and brigades
we're welcomed to the heart OF the
country. They manned American fortl.
fications and held American cities at
their mercy, They controlled important
lines of communication and were de-
pended upon for much of the most ar.
uuous and dangerous work of the war.
Suppose at the period CORVALLIS was
besieged at Yorktown by the allied forces
of Washington and Lafayette France
had effected treaty with Great Britain
by which peace between these countries
was restored and for t4oo, 900 $50, ooo.'
ooo) France had purchased from Great
Britain its asserted sovereignty over the
colonies. Suppose. upon this happen
ing, the patriot army had refused to rec.
opnize this sovereignty in France, and
because Washington would not acknowl.
edge the flag of France nor consent to
annexation of the colonies De
and Lafayette and the ad-
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