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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-21
HARRIS COUNTY ROADS.
Resolutions introduced at a Special
Term Of the Commissioners.
FIRST STEPS IN UTILIZING BOND ISSUE
BY Which 100000 Was Secured.
Washington. Crosby, Atsscocita and
san Felipe Roads to Be Extended

At special Of the Harris county com
mlsIoners yesterday afternoon the court
took The first steps looking to utiliz@ion
NJ mo proceeds OF the 100000 bond issue
which was Recently disposed Of very adj.
vantsgeously. and the proceeds turned Into
the treasury of Harris county. The court
met at 3 O'Clock Ia special session, In ac'
cordance with resolution introduced by
Judge L. II. vasmer for the purpose OF
designating certain roads which are to be
opered and improved aud 70 provide for
the publication Of Advertisements for bids
for the work contemplated, aud for the
further purpose Of causing plans and
specifications 10 be prepared and submitted
TO sthe court for the work in hand.
Resolutions were introduced 10 extend
the Washington street road macadam from
the noint where the pavement now ends,
ten srniles: To macAdamdze that portion or
zhs houston and Crosby road. commencing
al the iron bridge over Bray's bayou and
running east five miles; adding five miles
OF fljacadam to the AtascOcetu public road
ana two miles to the san Felipe road.
rhe, court directed the county surveyor
20 survey ard stake out said roads, anil
make estimates OF the costs OF the iin
pr6yements contemplated upon the basis
Of macndain, gravel gravel and shell and
broken rock and shell.
rhe county Judge is ordered to advertise
for bids fen said work 70 be opened and
acted Upon on Thursday, August -
M the matter of deepening, widening ana
cleaning the WATERWAYS uf Hlrrs county
under tho Harris county special road law.
the county surveyor is ordered 10 make
preliminary survey Of Bray's bayou, com
mencinC at the month and extending Que
street and Fort Bend county road crosses
and to make estimates Of the cost.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-21

There are now forty-two children at Faith
home and as the customs Of Porto Rico
uad some other countries do not hold good
IN this community even for babies, the
amcuM OF sewing required is enormous
for the many garments necessary, The
chw'tably disposed persons throughout the
q y VINO can contribute sewing win confer
much good by doing any amount convenient
for the little ones. Persons who have chill.
dren's clothing outgrown by their own
dean sons and daughters OF any sizes for
boys or girls, from newly born babies to
10 years, Will find a need for them among
the little inmates II more convenient
tos persons 10 send clothing To Shearn
chapel where the association meets regu-
lariy every week, thlE 10 the homp, arti
eiFj will be received there and taken care
Of until they can be sent out TO the home.
Any one wishing TO make contributions OF
any kind 10 be called for can report sama
70 Mrs Charles stewart Mrs. n. w House,
Mrs. K. $. Collins Mrs. John u, Woolford,
Mrs. J, Il. Beatty, Mrs. Annie H. Sydnor,
Mrs. NJ, y Bryan.
Many members Of the various standing
committees are absent from the city. hut
nnN Of the above mentioned members Of the
hoard Of managers will attend to the re-
quests stated or 10 any matter OF Interest
pertaining 20 the home
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-21
CITY BREWTIEs.


There is an undelyered telegram at the
oftice Of the Postal Telegraph company,
lis Main street. for James r. Welsh
There will be. meeting Of Washington
chapter, ROYAL Arch Masons. Monday night
FOR the purpose OF comforting degrees.
There will be preaching at the Cumber-
hand PFesbyterian church today nj II a.
m. and $3.50 p. M by Rev. DR.. j. VI. Hal
The Washington dispatches Of The Post
announce that Mr.. j. Il. Taylor has been
appointed substitute letter carrier for
Houston.
Division No 3, Ancient order Inberul.
ans, viii have Installation Of officers Or
their next regular meeting. Tuesday even
ing, July %.
The Ladies Of the Maccabees viii hold 4
reading next Friday night July 20 az the
residence Of Mrs. Ebdaus. 2109 Texas ave-
Eue.
There are nndellvered telegrams st The
Office Of the Western Union Telegraph com
pany for n Meagher James Mcmillan.
Mrs. VIII Mckay. John Duherry ard Mat
tie Dorsa
The first tarpon OF the season was landed
b, Bcring aud ], c Locke u Is bei1g
mounted ana Will he on exhibition at tho
store OF G. /. & Theo. Rering,
There win be meeting held IN the
Jewish Social ciub." All those Interested
are earnestly requested Ia attend
About twenty members Of the Houston
Stationary Engineers association Will leave
for Galveston this morning on an invita-
tion from the Galveston association to par
ticipate in q fish for Spanish mackcrcL
Among the INST Of patents issued to
patches Of The Post Houston has two.
u canopy frame. patented by Washington
I, johnson, and bale band by Dennis
Malone.
rarri,r som. ,,o,,ttt,. month";. ~ pt.b
Bowling camp viii he held at the court
Rouse TINS afternoon at o'clock Adlu,
tant Fan urges fun attendance " tue
membership for the transaction OF I'm
pOrtaut business.
Rev G. Mason Of Palestine. who is
holding meeting az Alvin, viii preach NJ
the central christian church today az III
a. m No Mason Hccds me- introduction ia
the people ot Houston, he having been
rDstul OF the above church for twelve
years
FHst PRESBYTERIAN church OF Padlcah,
Ky, VIII preach ut the First Presbyterian
church Today, morning aud night Fhoss
who were fortunate enough 10 hunr ann
preach fcW weeks lro iu th, Firsl TftS
bytnriu church surely win not MISS ar.
attractive preacher
u has been reported TO tho police That
much annoyance has hecn ocoasloued resi-
dents of the Fitth ward by men and boys
colgregatiug iu the Gentry building nj
phone call night before Inst Mounted or
h"cr James, assisted by officer W1Ittias-
tom. nude thorough search on jhc build
ing without audng anyone
some friend of The gentleman I'm cues
ton, who has rather 20 strange idca ~
what 10 lHko- 90 cuuetitufe practical
JOKE, on Friday srut Tho Poet Il notice
~ iho wcdh1g IN San Antonio of Mr.
g. p Nordeuuuum OF this c,ty Mr vor
denhaum arrived home yesterday morning
from the Alamo tity auI was surprised
mt" genuine and legitimate rhJguu hy the
announcement of hs marriage, as ne was
only away from the city ON % short yaca.
ZION and h1d no intoution whatever OF
turning 1T into a honeymoon
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-21
Rice Crop Headline.

The c. II. & G. l.. Berng rice farm,
west of the city some seven miles, is
now in fine condition. Some 100 acres
are now heading and by August Is the
crop viii be ready for the thresher.
some 200 acres were planted, and by care.
full distribution OF the water the entire crop
Is now safe
The yield from at least $50 acres will be
heavy. From looks II Il estimated that
fifteen to eighteen sacks OF four bushels
each viii be harvested.
II cut by the 10Th second cron will most
likely 10 harvested, as the season will be
open for sixty days, and this viii give the
stubble a chance to head again.
Some few heads were noticed on July 1.
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SUMNER DRAMA.
a Company Win Be at the Auditorium Tor
Two Weeks

a Company. Win Be at the Auditorium Tor
Two Weeks.
The Ethel Tucker Stock company will
begin two weeks engagement nt the
Auditorium tomorrow night, with the
presentation Of the great laborsocicty
drama, THE New Partner The company
cdlufs to Houston highly recommended hy
press and public Of san Antonio, Dallas
and ether cities uf the South whore it has
hied long engagements The plays or
ferCd 10y the organization are All wei
known successes that have been seen IN
THIS city before hut only ~ high prices,
Miss Thicker tho bright particular star
of tie company. filed au engagement here
two seasons ago and her excellent work
IS vet VOL remembered In order goo prove
the merits OF the company ladies' WIN ba
admitted free on The oUvuinE night The
prices viii lac 70 90 uud 80 cents through
ont the engagement.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-21

Mrs Ira Mly Ripley. wife OF w. Il.
Knpley,. died nc $40 o'clock last night Rt
her residence, 4oH Dallas avenue whence
tenoon. The deceased leaves seven chill
drcn three daughters and four sons, two
or the sons. hctns grown. Mrs Ripley
was lady Of many admirable traits Of
character and leaves large circle OF
friends to mourn her loss
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-21
CoIored Summer Mammal

The normal for colored teachers has
closed another successful week Those In
attendance have become accustomed TO the
hot weather, the result being that even
better work was done than that done the
previous week. The attendance has con
timed to increase, the enrolment now be.
Ing Xty-eght
After his return from Austin Mfr Craw-
fora TOOK up three subjects assigned him
physics, clyics and physical geography
HIS work Is very satisfactory. these studies
coming IN HIS special line OF teat hing
NJ Blaekshear was unexpectedly called
70 Dallas. but his subjects were taken bv
other members uf the faculty
the week
Rev. W. II Logan gave very Interest.
Ing address Wednesday morning.
Among the special features OF next week
Will be some lectures Rlycn by Messrs II
Clay Gray and J Vance Lewis and pr.
McDayid. DIR, MeDnYid will lecture To the
physiology class next Thursday al p. m
The others Will be announced later.
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TWO OF EIGHTY THOUSAND.
Messrs. Higgins and Danaunh Are Back
from FL Reno Registration.

from FL Reno Registration.
MeSsrs. p, II. Higgins and e. T, Oar
raush, the former an attorney Of this city
and the latter deputy United states mar.
shall for the Federal district have re.
turned from III Reno, where they registered
for places In the land drawing by which
the government viii award the lands OF the
hloWa-C omauche reservations recently NJ.
CURED by treaty. There were 10000 regis
tratlOns ahead OF them Ia tho dra,ylng
u these gentlemen get within the first Id,
600 they feel thar great good fortune rs IN
store Tor them. After the 10000 awards
pretty thoroughly culled US to choice sites.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-21

ccicred. years. 2 months and dav;
cnrinia. Hugo Muchow, ] month; mcnin
days; marasmus
Ing July 90 20 go
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THE DEATH ROLl.


funeral Of c. { Smith.
The funeral of Mr. e. o.. Smith occurred
Yesterday morning No O'Clock from th,
NeSthelmcr undertaking pariors Wlth iu.
terment IN the German cemetery.
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comnllmentnv 10 -Mr. G- M Kldd

rho Southwestern Preshytcrlan of New
Orleans says; eve have received n marked
copy OF The Daily Post, containing All adj
dress OF our friend, Mr., G. W Kidd, for
Terly Of New Orleans, row Of Houston
tcfore the Bnal B'rith convention. recent.
~ held IN Houston We have read q with
much Interest and Wish that the space at
pui command would permit rs 20 repre-
dpce b ~ fun We may be- able IN do 50
later It Is n scholarly address. courte.
tus, most kintly Scrlptual and Christian.
ADEQUATELY meeting the demaEds Of Il situ-
alton difficult and delicate, capmr for CHAR
table consideration for the opmious 81
those 20 whom he was speaking as well rs
truth 10 his own convictions.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-21
What's the Trouble

Too bad too bad, ! advise YOU 10 try
HUNTS Lightning OIL. II Is said TO be q
wonderful remedy.
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When Conductor W. J. Reiwlnc. w

When Conductor W. j. Rclwnc. whose
residence is at 703 Silver street, awoke
yesterday morning, he discovered that he
had fallen among thieves while no silent
and that he was $40 worse ON m tais
worlds goods on account of the nocturnal
visitation His clothes had been removed
10 the back yard nnd the pockets relieved
OF the cash mentioned
Conductor RedWmc, whose run Is on the
at midnight from moonlight excursion
10 La Porte, ana retired at once. Tho
burglary occurred some tine between mid
wine.
Late yesterday afternoon a hearing be
fore Justice Waltcr Malsch the following
bound over 20 the grand jury: John Henry
johnson, burglary three cases. $500 In each
case; Tpwnscy shepard burglary. $500:
win Iinlur. burglary 500. Buck Jones.
burglary $500; Walter HAYES, burglary
s3O0
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-21

Ben Zlndler win leave for New York
Chicago aud other Eastern markets 20 pur
chase his fall aud winter stock.
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, . sEsss inventory sale thls week a.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16
program
HILL is GIVEN A SURPRISE.
Friends Urwit.ingly Sell Control of
Northern Pacific.

New York. May 14.-Referring to
the recent corner In Northern Pacific.
the Herald says: The Union Pacific
interests quietly began buying this
stock through negotiations with large
holders. Great Northern stock was un-
obtainable, being very closely held by
Mr.. Hin and his friends. The con
troll of the Burlington had passed
and the only property remaining avail
able that had any voice in the matter
was Northern Pacific. On the uprush
of prices holders of Northern Pacific.
including officers and directors of that
company, sold their stock. hoping to re-
buy IT in the market at lower prices.
So far as Is known only one of those
sold short. and he, holder of record
for n large amount, unloaded his en-
tire holdings and was caught short
by his wife lie Admits having done the
cinc men learned the true situation
there was q fierce fight to get back the
stock and It VIII take some time TO
ascertain which has triumphed in the
struggle for supremacy.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16
MORGAN STARTS FOR HOME.
Finaneier Cuts Short His European
Trip on News Of Panle.

Now York. May l3-A dispatch. to
the World from Paris says: y. Pier
pont Morgan has suddenly changed his
plans and win return to New York by
the first Of tho swift liners. The
World correspondent learns that tho
first thing MIR. Morgan saw when he
reached his Paris office were the ca
bic dispatches describing Thursdays
financial panic in New York. His com
mcnts resounded from the inside Office
throughout the building He flow into
a towering rage 1t is related. denounc-
ing his New York partners. who had
taken advantage OF his being away at
Aix.lca-Baius and almost beyond
reach, 10 run things In their own way.
tanEling themselves up In n situation
which he had particularly warned
thom 20 avoid"
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16
Does 1t Paw to Buy Cbean

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right, but you want something that
will relieve and cure the more severe
and dangerous results Of throat and
lung troubles. What shall you do? Gr
to warmer and more regular climate?
Yes, if possible; if not possible for you.
then in either case take the ONLY remedy
that has been Introduced in all civilized
countries with success in severe throat
and lung troubles, "Boschee's German
Syrup" 1t not only heals and stimu
lates the tissues to destroy the germ
disease, but allaN inflammation, causes
easy eXpectoration. gives Il good nights
rest. and cures the patient. Try ONE
bottle. Recommended many years b,
all druggists in the world. For sale BY
Ii. =. Davis IL Co.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16
FARMER MURDERS HIS WIFE.
Uses Knife and Club and Then Tries
to Commit Suicide.


Bloomington, Ills, May 13.-On a
farm here yesterday Merritt Chism
killed his wife. AS she was starting to
church in buggy with the two little
daughters of Chism a quarrel arose.
Chism jumped into the buggy AID with
a knife cut his wife's face and neck.
Then he threw her into the road,
jumped upon her and stabbed her re-
peatedly. Her son, Harvey Freeland,
aged -, struck at Chism with ball
bat. Chism wrested the bat from the
lad and struck his wife three times
with it. smashing her skull and dash
ing cut her brains. Then he tried
again to stab the woman. Harvey
caught the hand in which he held the
knife. In the struggle he drove the
knife through Harvey's hand. almost
severing the fingers, and stabbed Har-
vey in the arm. Chism then fed
across the fields and tried to drown
himself in well. The water was not
deep enough and he climbed out and
went to the house OF a son, where he
tried to kill himself with revolver.
The son prevented this and took
Chism to Bloomington. where he gave
himself up to the sheriff. Chism is one
of the wealthiest farmers in the coUn-
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16
DEATH ENDS PLEASURE RIDE.
Two Killed and Fire Injured Wills
Crcsstno Trolley Track.


New York, May 13.-Of 26 young
people who started from College Point,
L. l., last night on what is locally
known as starlight" ride ~wo were
carried home dead, five are iH1-he hos
pital, four were allowed to leave the
hospital after having their wounds
dressed and every one of the remain
der was more or less bruised. A col
lision with trolley car caused the ac-
cident. The dead are Michael Schnei-
der and Joseph Pickel.
The merrymakers were on their way
to a hotel ten miles away, where they
were to have dance. They were all
in one wagon, the bottom of which had
been filed with straw. 1t was almost
midnight when they reached Disch-
ler's hotel in Jamaica. When in front
of the house the wagon tried to cross
the tracks of trolley line in front of
an approaching car, but the car struck
the rear end of the wagon. The We
hicle was demolished Pickel was
hurled into the air and fell 80 feet
away, his head striking fire hydran..
Schneider was also thrown ilto the
air and landed head first on the ma
cadam pavement. Both died in a short
time.
Miss Matte Debovise ;sstained q Sc
we're confusion of the chest and hips
and was the worst hurt among the in
'jured. The car itself was badly
wrecked. but none of the 25 passen-
gers were injured. The motorman was
n ar-rastad
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16
MRS. M'KINLEY ILL.
SUFFERS WITH BONE FELoN AND
Requires RECT.
Has to Ce Hurried Through to San
Francisco Ahead of the Party
President Accompanies Her ON spc-
ciaI-Carried In Steamer Chair.


ciaI-carried In Steamer Chair.
San Francisco, May 13.-The sudden
Illness of Mrs. Mckinley has caused
an unexpected change in the itinerary
of President Mckinley. He arrived in
this city quietly yesterday afternoon
several hours ahead of the time sched-
uled. The state of Mrs. McKinley's
health was such Sunday morning that
the president decided to leave Del
Monte and bring his wife to this city
Immediately to the home of Henry 7.
Scott where she could have complete
rest for a few days and where a spe-
cialist could be consulted If necessary.
Only a few hundred people greeted
the president upon his arrival in this
city. His coming was not generally
known and only those who CHANGED to
see the bulletins posted by the news
papers, announcing that the president
would reach the city at 4 p. m, await
I'd his train.
When the train. consisting Of a bag
gage car and the presidents special
coach, stopped at Valencia street. Mrs.
Mckinley was carried in a steamer
NllitA ~ ANO NOlpA AAA l'NA va - AAN'AAA AlA1a
private car to g closed carriage in
waiting. She was heavily veiled and
the president and DR.. RiXey followed
closely. She was gently placed in the
carriage and the president and DR..
GiXey took seats in the same vehicle
The president looked hale and serious.
The rest of the party took other car
l-iages. Mr.. and Mrs. Scott had ar
rived at her residence ahead Of the
president and We're in waiting to re-
ccivo their DISTINGUISHED guests. Mrs
Mckinley was again lifted from the
carriage and placed in an invalid chair
and carried into the house.
Secretary COrteiyou, when ques-
toned concerning Mrs. McHiuley5
condition. stated that there was moth
ing alarming In her present indispost-
tlon and thai perfect quiet and rest for
a few days would restore her to her
usual health. It was the impression.
however. OF those who sew Mrs Nc
/ Kinley that she Is very i'll and that
I |ner present state may result in an en-
/ tire change of the presidents
/ program
DR.. RSey made the following state
mcnt: Mrs. Mckinley stood the trip
from Del lIonte much better than I
| expected. Her condition is not seri-
GUS She will stay here at least a
week and have perfect rest. think
by that time she will be able to con-
tinue the Journey. Her attack of in
digestion. II is believed. will yield
promptly to rest and remedies. while
the bone felon on her hand is healing
nicely"
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16
HUNDRED PASSENGERS HURT.
Heavily Loaded Trolley Car pashes
Down a Stccp Hill Near Fcrt Lee.

Heavily Loaded Trolley Car pashas
Down a Steep Hill Near Fort Lee.
Now York, Nay 13.-An open trolley
car. in which were packed about 1l5
persons, got away from the motormGn
near Fort Lee, N. j., and dashed down
Leonia hill. Every person on the chr
was bruised and three were serious ly
hurt. Frank Sunstruck, the conduct
or il is feared may lose his life on ac-
count of internal injuries. and y. s..
Robinson and his wife Of this city are
the two others who We're seriously
hurt. The heavily loaded car had
started down an incline a quarter OF "a
mile in length when the motormar
lost control. 1t was going so fast no
one dared 10 jump of. At the foot OF
the hill the road curves sharply.
When the front trucks hit the curve
they started around it and made it.
the rear ones followed part of the way.
The wrench upon the car. however.
as 1t swung about was so great the
body was lifted and torn from the
trucks and rolled over and hit the
ground. The passengers were caught
in and under the car and were piled
in a heap.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16
RECEIVER APPOINTED.
Rockefeller Files Suit Against Siegel-
Sanders Live Stock Commission Co.


Kansas City, May 14.-Utley Wedge
of Joplin was yesterday appointed re-
ceiver for the Siegel-Sanders Live
Stock Commission company of this
city. This action followed the fling
of suit against the commission com
pany by Frank Rockefeller of Cleye-
land. who is a heavy stocliholder in
the company.
In his petition Mr.. Rockefeller
charges Frank Siegel, president and
general manager of the company,
with peculations and mismanagement
of its affairs. Mr.. Rockefeller inti-
mates that Siegel made away with
over 100000.
The Siegel-Sanders Live Stock Com
mission company was incorporated un-
der the laws of Missouri in November
1899, with s25O,O0O capital. 1t sue
ceeded to the business of n Kansas
corporation of the same name.