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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12
STANDARD OIL DIVIDEND.
Directors Pay SS IL share on out
standing stock.

standing stock.
At a meeting of the directors last
Wednesday, as stated in The Posts tele-
graphite dispatches, a dividend of IS a
share was declared n the $975OOO 900 out
standing stock of the Standard Oil COM
pany So far this year 3S per cent in
dividends has been declared
On March Is last the company declared
a dividend of $40 a share, or about $780,
900, 900 which was probably the larsesl
interest disbursement ever made BY d
corporation in this country. This divi-
demo was followed on June 10 by pay
ment of $40 share. In the neighnorhood
of S9S 900 600 is required for the PAYNE
of the three dividends declared this year
During the first three quarters OF 1891
dtvidends declared aggregated % per cent
as follows: March per cent, June IL per
cent and September per cent,
In the last quarter OF 1893, 10 per cent
was declared. The company, in tact, has
maid II per cent in dividends in less than
Two years. OF within about S25,OOO,Ou OF
the total outstanding capital stock OF the
c1mpsny. Wednesdays dividend was
reduction. as compared with the previous
quarters of the current year, but this mas
been anticipated for some time ana &C
counts for the weakness OF the stock o
the company.
standard OH stock opened on the curt
Wednesday at 52905SS, and closed &
/ 5.29@5.34. About 200 shares ehahs mango
hands At 5.SO65S5. The stock sold above
"a in the week in which the $50 diyidenc
was declared.
No otficial statement accompanied tn'
declaration OF Wednesdays dividend an
ToTncem7nt. 1t vas said, however, tina
a comparatively small dividend was TN
result Of the loss sustained by the com
nanv IN the fire al Bayonne, which started
A. the time the loss was placed at ~,
Coo 900 which is about equivalent 10 th'
amount Of the dividend reduction
compared with the previous payment o
10 per cent This led 10 the pelet ma
10 d,rertors had decided to charge TN
u'boin loss against the earnings OF IN
coronanv during the current year
Wew York banker who seems to o.
al nos.ed in regard 10 the affairs Q
the Standard Oil company sald:
"r a, not believe that the declaration
>, oer cent dividend. which Is re
5no,ion of per cent as compared WIZ
tba nreceding payment signifies that IN
directors had In mind the charging OF IN
less sustained in the IRE al bayonh
against the income for the year
"rhe standard oil directors are prpea'e,
tSo,,sh thew are always conservative !
,noD aepion they take relative to dividends
- 40 not believe that the FIRE In Bayonn
t, a. them in the least, so far a
dividends are concerned, a.,
'arhe company declares no resnisr di ,n
dend and II is my impression MAJ "a
etockholders are not dissatisfied win l. IN
ss ner cent that has boon declared slnc
the first OF the year
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12
yo,lsYn LoaaIs.

YoRkun. Texas. August n.--Iast THURSDAY
night the ladies' OF the Episcopal church
gave a tea at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Il, w Matthews. which was q success DOTH
eooially and financially.
Messrs, b. F. Stephaneon, =. II. onesn ano
IN. ". Mitchell. who attended the democratic
convention at Waco, have returned.
Mrs. j. A. Lander and Mrs. j. e, Lander
and children, who have been spending the
summer with relatives Ia Missouri, returned
yesterday.
Mrs. r. L. Ragsdals and children Of Dan
ton left on the flyer for home last night.
after having spe4 the past six weeks with
relatives here and at Sweet Home.
Hon John NJ Green, democratic nominee
tor representative from tho Eighty second
dlotrict, left yesterday FOR New Havana, Go
lad county. where he IS to address the peo-
pie today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12
THE pnrronIA CONSPIRACY.
Has Eclipsed Interest in the Chinese
War In London.

New York. August 1O.-A dispatch to
the Tribune from London says: For the
moment the Chinese question is eclipsed
In public Interest by tho report OF tho
Pretoria conspiracy to murder the British
officers and TO kldnap Lord Roberts. This
is the talk o. the clubs, where the COR
rectnegs OF the report is not doubted
though some cautious ones believe that
the plot may turn out 10 be much small
or affair than Il seems at inst sight.
Tho revelations viii, Mt any rate,
strengthen the hands Of those Who have
been loudly exolaiming for weeks past that
Lord Roberts has been absurdly moderate
IN his methuds and chat there must be an
end Of misplaced leniency which has only
encouraged the Beers TO proieug their re-
sistance after all chance of successfully
opposing the British advance In the iielt
Is at an END. They are In favor OF treat
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12
WALL STREET. REVIEW.
Speculation PRrnIyxed by Uncer-
taiDty as TO Money.

SpocnIntioM PRrnIyXed ny UnoeH-
taiDty as TO Money.
New York. August 10.-The stock and
bond markets have dropped back to a
degree OF inactivity not equalled since II
opening OF 1897. The paralysis of speoula-
ton ls plainly due to uncertainty regard
ing the future OF the money market. The
placing OF over half the last British loan
in New York foreshadows tho necessity
that Great Britain and Europeans gov
ernments will be under OF resortlng to
American capital to help finance future
loans. believed to be imminent, TO meet
the cost both OF tho Boer war and the
military campaign In China, The prospect
OF higher money rates In consequences dis
courage any embarkation upon speculA-,
ton. LIE
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12
WITH THE PASSING THR0NG

The Waco convention was pretty
harmonious" said Mr., e. G. Douglas of
Harlem, Texas. to reporter for The
Post at the Capitol hotel yesterday.
There was. | am sure, no intention of
hurting Governor Hogg3 feelings. The
delegates were simply tired OF listening
to speeches and wantod 10 get through
Perhaps the large proportion of young
men in the convention had something TO
DO with the disorder
1T is very much TO be regretted that
the Dallas News published the statement
1t did. alleging that Bailey applied Ger
tain eplthets to Captain DunoYant for
Mr., Bailey did nothing of the sort. He
did reply in strong terms TO man in the
gallery and he denounced severely any
man who would not speak against him
now, yet would go away and speak Ill of
him. Apparently the Dallas News con
fused these. But 1t is all q mistake. |
sat where ! could hear every word uttered
by MIR. Bailey, and know what 1 am
talking about"
Il came away from Waco satisfied with
everything except the Hogg amendments,
declared Mr.. l.. R, Bryan Of Angleton al
1 INC NdpltoI uotel ySsteIudy evening
"And l do not believe they would have
/ passed the convention had the delegates
not felt that they had, though unintell.
/ tionally, been lacking in courtesy to Gov
ernor Hogg. To make amends for this
they passed his amendments. II the con
vention had been calm l am sure the,
would have taken no such action upoI
them.
Il should like to say a word in appre
citation of the good treatment accorded
those attending the convention by thu
people of Waco There was no attempt L
raise prices upon visitors at hotels, res
taurants or boarding houses"
Some large taxpayers in speaking OF tn,
increase in valuation OF taxable propert,
this year contend that there has beer
very little TO warrant such raises excep
on property AUDITING streets that hay,
been paved by the city They admit tina
values should be eaualized. and that
great deal of property is undoubtedly rem
the present Is not a very favorable tim,
TO make general increases. 1t is con
tended by those complaining TO The Pos
that their property is raised by the ap
praisement board every year, and tina
there has not been any such increase il
realty values as to warrant this action
l Nearly every taxpayer is in favor of hay
ing the charter so changed as to apprais
values every three years instead of ever
year.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12
An EnIoynbIe liusIcaIc.

A delightful musicale was given at the
home OF Mr., Charles Montgomery last
Friday evening. double quartette OF
violins, played by pupils Of Prof. G A.
sievers, afforded the chief part OF the
musical entertainment. The yiolini5 $
we're Misses Mary Louise Paine and Flos-
sic Hitchler and Messrs, Charles Mont
gomery, Sam FAINT, Arthur Shelley. Frank
L. Miller. Edward Keller and Prof G. A.
Sieyers. ~ Ea
Several fne selections were given ny
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12
BEAUMONT BAND DENEFIr.
'''o' oharacters and Outline of the
pIuy

m t-iuy.
~ 'oiloTing is the programme of the
'Nl'''O entertainment which will be
" Mr. G. Hancock Hervey and
A'uS'On amateurs on the 18th in
''' the benefit of the Beaumont
aug an organization comprised Of
aunlnt Ous'ness men OF
i T. g. Apart" an Incident from real
cs. sn oaarles Young, will be played
K, al. raiser; the part OF Sir Geof-
\, Ms, eia being taken by Mr.. Her
N, s4I v 81 Lady Gwendolyn Bloomfield
5h,t..", hham Christian. Three Hats +"
rl,v eOmedy by Hermequin. will be
(sls i. ~, ae evening. The cast of char
Esi BsIls. '''''''...G. Hancock Hervey
EshiD ~. !,'.,''... .Adelbert E. Dexter
tta. ~, i,''......De Lion Harvey
ss plpho. ~ buttons, Frank Kiliecn
n selwvs 's''''.......J. Edwin Brown
be ssls-''''''.'..Mrs. C. W. Zeigle-
lI a m ,;s Miss Algie Angel
lite plI,n.''''..'. Miss Ada Woodruff
lte Ints,Na.s','''.'..Mrs. C. b. Heryey
is1le trss IN the play centers about
hes h,yl' onse OF hats under circum-
Fsalls ms.s embarrassing to well
vie ~a,.,. gentleman, who fears
lntlOr .'uld not understand an ex-
IA, co,s sue heard of the occurrence.
rcu,ss uSeQuently her jealousy would
aaored ~, All ends well, the variou,
s,t, ana , pres pairing off rightly at
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12
Abumada Reelected Governor.

I'll Paso. Texas, August 10.-The returne
OF the . bernatorial election In the State
of Chihuahua, Mexico have been received
at the States capital and 1t is learned
Governor Ahumada has been re-electel
by an increased majority.
Governor Ahumsda's present term ex-
pires October L.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12
UNDELTVERED PA iIxAGEs,

List OF goods on hand at Pacific Ex-
press company's office for week ending
August II. 1900: Miss n. Brown. M.
Childs. A. p. Cary. Jacques Durr, j. J..
Hyatt. j. o. Hodge. r. A. Josey. f.
McRee & Co.. f. r. Parker. II. Woods.
c. Witty.
In the office OF Wells, Fargo & Com.
pany: w. A. Bailie. r NJ. Barnett, w.
w. Barnett, NJ. Gabert, Miss Mary
French. Charles CARRIER Lula Greer. Mrs.
A. X. Fulton, J G. Hosack, Mrs. j..
Worten. Clara Harrlss, Della Bora. w.
J. Howard Mrs. o, j. Kemp. w D.
McMeecbam. w L. Orr Pollock Bros, r..
r. Sander, Mrs. C. p. Turner. Jim
Wilson. p. Witty, p. l.. Wilder.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12
! TEXAS WONDER,
|''' $ dreat Discovery.

al iiS Sos,ls Of Halls Great Discovery
~ srarsi csra ana bladder troubles, re-
4. stak ana i .n uiabetes, seminal ennis
ts"sslearIties Of packs. rheumatism and
5N,.. aen and r une kidneys and bladder
ut By rot sold by your drurr gap'e vi N
sttiie ma. on receipt OF 81 ss a. G Uria
w An, Two month"; trsatnsa, my
AZ ssi, S n above mentioned 6r "a
IVA Nc Asnutaeturer. P o Roy 600
"usss.s,. send for testimoniais sold
)x,v. aad Houston Drug Company.
s,t ast ssptsmber isth.-rh,. n.
risr kidney s nsed Halls Great Dis
ny ana q, sea Bladder rrcubis In
80 tsast.s,,aa., ruthfully say that il
sH Ssil.e.,, ! i, ?; LEWIS,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12

Prof Sievers, assisted by Mise Hattie
Paul and Mr., Miller, played a piano solo.
After the musical entertainment re-
freshments were served. Among the
guests of the evening were Mr. and Mrs
Htchler, Mr., and Mrs. Keller. Mr.. and
Mrs Paul, Miss Julia Hitchler. Miss
Paine, Miss Nogle OF Austin, and Miss
NJ,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12

cIlAIREMoNT.-The unsettled conai-
ton OF land matters In Kent and adioin-
ing Counties has been the cause OF q
great deal OF dissatisfaction and trouble,
and this condition is p constant source OF
annoyance to all the people. A speedy
settlement Of these land matters is earn
estly desired by every one.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12
W. l.. STACY PHARMACY CO.. 516 MAIN
ST, UNDER CAPITOL HOTEL,

Complete stock new, fresh drugs. drug
git gundries, toilet articles. Mail orders
solicited Prescription work specially
Phone asa; night bell; prompt delivery.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12

Have your prescriptions filled at KIES-
LlNG's DRUG STORE. 500 Main street
corner Prairie avenue. Fresh drugs--rea-
sonable prices.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12

Kodaks delivered free Of charge within
100 miles OF Houston. .. X. Boring, 1915
Texas avenue
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-08
Our DUTY i'm Chfnn.
From Review of the Month" GI,nto,.s
Magazine for July

From Review of the Month";" Guntoa.s
Magazine for July.
Inc course Of events is forcing us into
the Eastern complications whether we
wish it or not. We must protect our citi
zenS, our missions and our industrial in
terests already established That means
that we will have to act in general con-
cert with the other powers; so grave a
crisis cannot be met by single-handed ac-
ton. To act in concert means to assume
a voice in the final settlement, and this
is more than likely to be either outright
partition of China or its government by
a joint protectorate. In either arrange
ment Russia's influence and prestige are
bound to be enormous, and she can count
on the aid of France. There is no blink
ing the fact, therefore, that the IJnited
States may have to stand shoulder to
shoulder with England, and probably
Germany, to keep open the path of mo-
gress and enlightenment and save An
glo-Saxon civilization throughout the
great East. If the call comes we ought
10 be ready and willing to respond. There
IS no call for this country to force its in
situations and trade upon any nation or
tribe, however degraded, but that is a
very different matter from protecting
nucleus of civilization that has alre3dv
made its way into the midst of barbar-
I'm by peaceful and natural methods. and
here raised a beacon light of progress. :
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-08

Order by Mail


II you cannot come, but
order early to get the
best selections. We will
send what you ask for If
we have IT. If not, let us
make the selection for
you. You will be salts
fled. Out-of-town peo-
pie car always rely on
our doing our best 20
please.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-09-21
OTHER TOWNS SUFFER.
Gov. Sayers Receives Reports Frol
Various POfuta

Gov. Sayers Receives Reports From
Various Points.
Austin, Tex, Sept. IA. - Gov. Sayers
yesterday began receiving reports from
various points along the gulf coast
which would indicate that there has
been great property damage done for
several hundred miles and that the
list Of Galveston fatalities and suffer-
ing will be largely augmented. Down
the coast from Galveston the town Of
Dickinson was laid waste and five
people killed. The towns Of Alvin,
Alta Iona, Texas City and Brook
shire are wrecked and hundreds are
destitute. Richmond is 30 badly de.
molished that 1t will require weeks to
clear the town. Missouri City and
Stafford. just opposite. were entirely
demolished, and the few remaining
people at these places have no homes
to cover their heads. Bay City IL re-.
ported wrecked with much loss Of life.
though no Official report has been made
to that effect. Patton. Follower Boli-
var Point, Quintana, sugarland, Belle
VILE, Wharton. Fairview, 5artartia
Arcolia and Elcampo are ali reported
sufferers both In point OF property deA
stroyed and lives lost. Owing to tho
fact that the telegraph services = stiii
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-09-21
ELECTION IN MAINE.
Republican Ticket Wins by Good
MaiOcitY.

Majority.
Portland, Me-, Sept. 1.-THE Repub-
licans elected their state ticket yes
terday by plurality over the Demo-
cratic candidates of over $4,000. The
vote was almost as large as four years
ago and the returns SO far as received,
compared with 1896, show Republican
losses of about 10 per cent, or a Demo-
cratic gain Of about 10 per cent. The
result must be in a great measure
gratifying to both parties. To the Re-
publlicans, because they polled almost
as lalrge q vote as in 1896, and to the
Democrats because of the heavy
gains over that year. While thousands
of voters who, in 1896, deserted the
Democratic ranks, returned to the
fold yesterday, yet the Republicans
loss.
The entire Republican ticket. headed
by John P. Hill of Augusta for gov
ernor, was elected, as were all four of
the congressman, Allen, in Reeds old
district; Littlefed, in Dingley's old
district: Burleigh in the Third and
Boutelle in the Fourth. The campaign
throughout the state except, perhaps
in Cumberland county, was fought en-
tirely on national issues. In Cumber-
land county, with Portland as a CEN
ter, there was fought one Of the most
interesting contests in the state. 1t
was based on the liquor law, its en-
forcement or its non-enforcement, the
Republicans representing the latter
and Prohibition candidate the form
er issue. The. fight was a bitter one
AS to the legislature there were few
Democratic gains. This body will meet
in January and re-elect w. p. Frye to
the United States senate.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-09-21

Will contests are so common and so
destructive that one feels like applaud
ing the wisdom Of men who incorpor-
ate their estates under the name Of,
say, "The John Jones company" and
regularly transfer stock in the COM
pany just as they wish their property
should be distributed. 1t costs some
thing to incorporate, bat it does not
exhaust an estate. as the contest over
a will might, and the chief corporator
is able to guard himself against the
fate Of King Lear by retaining a SUBJ
stantial interest. The wonder is that
moneyed men have not devised even
better methods Of protecting their es-
tates against impudent claimants and
greedy lawyers. The readiness with
which Wills are contested and the ap-
parent ease with which they are fire.
quently broken must have troubled the
mind of every man who has an estate
to leave.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-09-21

Foolish election bets seldom afford
such delightful opportunities to dem
onstrate their folly as wager recent
~ made by two western men, one Of
whom has agreed that If his candidate
is defeated he will twist the tail Of
O vicious mule belonging to the other
man once a day for three weeks, cor
until ineapacitated." Doubtless the
mule who is made a factor" in the
bet is not an offensive partisan. He
may not even be interested in politics
at all; but if the terms of the wager
are fulfilled, he will probably see to it
that the man who twists his tail does
not vote any more.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-09-21

Some most astonishing facts have
been brought to light in the Jewish
world, concerning the number of Jew
fish suicides in the United States. It
appears that in :113 days no fewer than
668 Jews out of 100000 killed them
selves. In England the proportion
averages eight in 100000. In Russia
81. In Austria sixteen in 100000. No
reason is suggested for Jews in free
country wishing to make away with
themselves at such rate.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-09-21

It seems rather odd for Indians to
hold the balance of power in any part
OF this country, but the Omaha Bee
says that this is the case in Thurston
county, Neb. The entire population of
the county is about 5000, half of whom
are Winnebago and Omaha indians,
about equally divided. The white men
are Republicans and Fusionists in
about equal numbers, and the Indians
having been given theright of suffrage,
will determine what county officers are
to be elected.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-09-21
WHOLESALE NrAssACREs.
Terrible Stories Are Coming From
Correspondents.

Terrible Stories Are Coming From
Correspondents.
London, Sept. 14.-All the correspon-
dents in China are sending terrible
stories of the wholesale massacre of
missionaries and native Christians. It
is asserted that during July between
fifteen and twenty thousand converts
were massacred in the northern Prov
inces. Large numbers of missionaries
are still unaccounted for and small
hope is entertained Of their escape.
Native reports are subject to the most
careful scrutiny, with the result that
although there may be some exaggera-
ton it is impossible to doubt that in
the main they are correct. The horror
is intensified by confirmation Of the re-
ports that the women were subjected
to unspeakable barbarities and tor
lures, being stripped and slowly,
dubbed to death. This was one Of the
mildest methods. The Boxers wreaked
fendish vengeance. The newspapers
are calling loudly for swift punishment.
Fears are expressed lest the Russian
government, which does not encourage
the missionary propaganda. should
prove lukewarm in this matter. State
ments were current in the European.
capitals last evening that all the pow
ers had replied to the Russian proposal,
that Great Britain and Germany had
declined to evacuate Pekin, that AUS
tria and Italy had decided to, be guided
by Germany's decision and that the
other powers had agreed to 9 more or
less modified withdrawal. The Paris
correspondent Of the Morning Post
claims to know that the allies will only
withdraw outside the walls OF the
capital, whore they VIII continue to
dominate Pekin il q military sense.
According to q news aEency dispatch
from Pekin, dated sAuE. 81. Mr.. Conger
regards the situation 90 deplorable and
is advising MI the Americans to leave
Pekin ne posi- BILE. The American min
/ lister. was IL favor Of the punitive ex-t
dition to- Pa0- Ting Flu
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-09-21

The heaviest failures during the first
six months Of this year were those of
speculative and brokerage concerns
which never added much to the wealth
or worth of the country. Omitting their
twenty-eight millions of debt, the
average defaulted liability to each
failure was ten thousand three hun
dred and eighty-fve dollars, which is
about sixty hundred dollars less
than the average liability last year,
and, in fact, is the lowest average re-
corded in 26 years.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-09-21

The unmarried woman is the only one
who has any liberty of action In
France. Quite recently, through the
long, persistent effort of Nine.
Schmahl, the right to use her own
earnings was secured to the woman
worker. But If she is married she
cannot draw them out of bank with
out the written consent of her hus-
band. # she is unmarried they are at
her free disposal.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-09-21
peserted Their once,

Kumassi, Sept. 12.-News has been
received here that body Of 5000 ma
tive levies, under Capt. Benson. at
tackled Ojesu, the famous Fetish town
ten miles east Of here. Aug. 20, instead
Of waiting to cooperate as ordered
with Lieut.. Col. Brakes column
which destroyed Ojesu Aug. 81. AZ
soon as they were under fire the levies
turned and fed. Capt. Benson, who
had only one white man with him, IL
reported to have shot himself in ordes
to avoid falling into the hands Of the
Ashantis.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-09-21

When the Kansas State Board Of
Health recently asked the counties to
send in a list of physicians and sur
geons within their borders Morton
county reported that it had none The
state board investigated and found
this to be true, and, as reason, learn
ed that there had not been a case Of
what might be called real sickness
there within two years.