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The age-herald., 1901-06-09
YUcATAN LANDS.
PennsyIvanians Purchase Large Tract
 For the Timber.

Mexico City, June sc. c. Mccormick of Pennsylvania has received the title for a tract of 525,oOO acres of land in the State of Campeche, on the eastern Yuca- tan peninsular This land was bought from luis Garcia Teruet of this city for a company of Pennsylvanians. The tract is entirely covered with payable timber and the company will erect new mills and as fast as the land is cleared it will be put under cultivation.
 A Chicago company last year bought 300 900 acres in the same state.
 Connecticut capitalists have sent rep resentative here to investigate rubber lands and they will probably purchase lands on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.
 Albert Volney Foster, son of Hon. Vol ney Foster of Chicago. has returned from a long exploration of the State of Chiapas on behalf of group of leading church capitalists. He reports the soil and eli mate suitable for agriculture and labor both cheap and efficient.
 The Rothschifds of Paris. who now own the Inguaran copper mines in the State of Michoacan, will build a railroad to the Pacific coast so as to ship out ore.
 Desperate Man Caught. HH.a5yoahora I[u Ippa 0-T .ouie Myers
The age-herald., 1901-06-09

You may say that you are sure of thing because you "saw it," but here Is little diagram, worked out by scien- tist at Washington. which will convince you that your eyes can be easily decev- ed. First impressions are the most cor rect" Is another old adage which is knocked on the head by this illustration.
 You would at first glance suppose that the long lines in this picture-the ones that run up and down-were not exact ly parallel. Yet they are precisely the same distance apart at all points, just as parallel as tracks on a railroad. The de- ception is accomplished by the short cris- cross lines. In order to see that the long lines are parallel, hold the diagram up endwise to the eye.
The age-herald., 1901-06-09
- - MANILA I'M MIGRANTS.
The Great Majority of Them Are From
 China.

Washington. June S.-The total number of immigrants arriving at Manila from July to November 1900, was 6302, of whom 507 were females. Of the total number ar
 irving 556O have been in the Philippines before 3O32 could neither write nor read and 1517 brought $50 or more in money. Of the total number arriving during said period 467O were Chinese, 594 Americans, 215 Spanish, 143 English and S2 Japanese.
The age-herald., 1901-06-09
Economy.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Towne-For goodness sake, what are you so cranky about?
 Browne-Oh. asked my wife to sew a button on my coat.
 B-owne-Yes, but I've just discovered that the button she sewed on my coat she cut from my vest.
The age-herald., 1901-06-09
powaaer Empress' Return.

Shanghai, June-rS.-An imperial edict issued June announces that owing to the hot weather, and the advanced age of the Dowager Empress. the return of the court to Pekin has been postponed until September 1, which the astrologers pro- nounce to be lucky day on which to commence a Journey.
The age-herald., 1901-06-09

Company, would be the beniffciary. The Congressmen found large wharves here which belong to the Southern Pacific Railroad while there is ae large area of undeveioped frontage which does not be- long to the Galveston Wharf Company. The need of a breakwater, it Is claimed, is apparent when 1t is shown that the re- cent storms damage could have been somewhat retarded.
The age-herald., 1901-06-09
Purchased the Erie,

New York, June S.-The Mail and Ex- press says: ''It was announced today on excellent authority that the Vanderbilt interests had purchased the control of the Toledo, St. Louis and Western Rail- road"
The age-herald., 1901-06-09
Attentlonl Hoo-Hoos and Lumbermenl

We will hold concatenation on Fri day night, the 14th at Elks Hall A full attendance of Hoo-Hoos is desired. and all Lumbermen are cordially invited to join We are going to start at 9:09. Eastern time, s:09 Birmingham time. and finish up early. W. c. FELLOWS,
 6-9-5t Vicegerent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16
THE RATTLE OF THE RAIL.


Projectors of the Springfield, Bonneville
and Northern have planned to build from
Springfield, Mo, to Chicago.
p. f. Pennock has been appointed gen
eral yardmaster of the Pittsburg and West
ern between Willow Grove and Gallery
Junction.
Upon the application OF the Lake Shore,
ticket brokers in Cleveland were tempor-
arlly enjoined from handling Grand Army
encampment tickets.
The Burlington and Geneva Elevated,
which has obtained a franchise In MIL
waukee, is believed to foreshadow a new
line between Milwaukee and Chicago.
The Chinese Imperial government will
not permit the building Of a railway from
south OF Tiehling 10 thff mead of MI, iga-
tion of the Lao river for the purpose of
diverting the trade OF Newchwang
Boston and Maine stockholders at spe-
cial meeting TO be held October 8, are to
vote on ratification Of the lease Of the
coo in bonds for improvements on leased
dimes.
There are more tunnels on steam rail
roads in the Pittsburg district than in any
other district In the world. Within a ra-
dins Of 100 miles of that city the trains
hauled by steam locomotives run through
thirty-eight tunnels and seven of these
are more than 1000 feet in length.
If James j. Hlu really undertook Ia
ern Pacific as soon as he obtained a foot
hold in the company, II seems to have
ended with the retirement Of Chief Engl-
neer McIlenry. II Is generally believed
that j. p Morgan lnterposed a veto as
soon as he discovered what was going on.
Perhaps this accounts for the fact that
nothing more has been heard about Presi-
dent Mellen resigning.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16
Rlood and Iron.

You could not live an hour without iron
In your blood.
You could not get the benent Of one
breath OF air without this same iron.
The blood runs the circuit of the body
every three minutes, and when II reaches
the lungs each atom OF iron takes two
atoms of oxygen back with II 10 keep the
fires Of life going This oxygen destroys
waste matter and helps to restore your
wasted tissues
II your blood lacks iron you lack that
much OF life; you fail that much TO keep
up the needed repair Of your bodles-that
is, you get run down and sick. THIS ac.
counts for the life giving properties of DR..
Harters Iron Tonic. IL supplies iron, and
to do that Is TO restore the full body-bulld.
ing power TO the blood. This iron has
peculiar life.qulckenIng function; vitality
goes down whenever any proportion of the
iron is lacking. ylgor and strength return
just as surely when this element Is re-.
stored.
Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic helps sick or
tired-out people quickest because 1t con
tains the particular blood making and
strength giving form of iron that the sys.
TEN needs This remedy purifes and en-.
riches the blood, II increases the activity
OF the stomach, liver and kidneys Ii over.
comes nervousness aud builds Nd vitality
and strength. IL agrees with the most
delicate and deserves your confidence be-
for forty-hve years. Prepared only B'y
The Dr. Harter Medicine Co., DAYTON.
Ohio. Sold everywhere.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16
Hearne Items.

Hearne, Texas, September 14.-Durng
the last few weeks the Hearne and Brazos
Valley Railroad company have had their
section force employed In putting in
spurs" at some OF the plantations where
there formerly was no siding.
Rev, w, L. Smith is In Hearne again
from short visit to Austin.
The Jewish citizens of Henrne are OBJ
serving their New Year holiday today and
most OF them have their places Of business
closed.
There will he q meeting of the II. N. Waul
chapter, United Daughters Of the Confed-
eracy, on next Tuesday at p. IN; ut the
residence of Mrs. Il. G.. Westbrook, The
objht OF the meeting Is to pass resolutions
on the death OF President Mckinley.
Many expressions of sympathy aud sor'
row were heard here this morning when
the news OF the death Of President Me-
Quite a number of horses In this Inn
mediate vicinity have had a disease known
here as pink eye and fatalities among
them have been numerous.
Mr. Louis Casimlr of Calvert spent a
norton of yesterday in Hcarne on business,
Rev Jewel Howard OF Bryan attended
the prntracted meeting here last night,
County Tax Assessor j. II. Ieel returned
to his home IN Franklin on the nyer yes
terday afternoon. ,,-.,.,
non at the pavilion last night. Those In
attendance were: Misses Gray, Bassett,
Woods Beckham, Drake OF Mexico, Grimm
Mesdames GrogaD and Brown; MessTs'
Allen, Covlngton, Grogan Knowles Lewis
Brashear CovlngtOn, CTenan and Clements.
The excursion train 10 Marlin and Waco
Will carry several Hearnites II fair wealher
prevails.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.

Austin. Texas September 15.--sult was
Gled yesterday in the county court by
County Attorney Faulk against the old
water company to recover Sl02T.00 for
taxes interest and costs due on the com.
pany's property for the year 1900.
Fire last night destroyed n negro shanty
at the corner OF Ninth aud Red River
streets.
A good rain fell in this part of the state
last night,
The city PUBLIC schools will open a week
from tomorrow,
The criminal docket will begin tomorrow
In the Fifty-third district court 1t is
rather heavy.
James Tate and Miss Eula May, both Of
Williamson county, were married here yes
terdny
W H. Richardson, Jr, and bride have
arrived in town.
Hon. Ham Ward and wife of San An
tonic are here for n few days.
Mrs, George Mendell, Jr., left today for
Wooten Wells for weeks stay.
Mr. John II, Chlles left last night foy
New York city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16
FUNERAL OF j. [. BATES.
lnterment Took Place on the Bate
Plantation in Brazora County.

lnterment Took Place on the Bates
Plantation in Brazoria County.
Vel0sco, Texas, September 15.--The death
Of Mr.. James H. Bates, announced In the
Post yesterday, was a great shock to the
people of Brazoria county. especially all
the old settlers, among whom he has lived
all his life. Mr.. Bates was born and reared
In this county, and was the son of the late
General Joseph Rates, who was general in
command Of this part OF the Gulf during
the war between the North and South.
In 1890 Mr.. Bates was elected assessor
and collector of the county by what was
known as the fusion movement, he being
a democrat and the first 10 be elected since
the war. He served eight years. His wife
aud son, Fitzgerald, survive him, aud also
his brother and sister, Mr.. Wharton Bates
and Mrs Ballnger % Colorado. The re-
mains were brought down In special
train yesterday, and taken overland TO
the Bates plantation on the Bernard river
where they rest by the side OF his father
aud other members of the family gone be.
fore. Quite large number of people
came down with the remains, among Thorn
being Mr., and Mrs. Wharton Bates,
w. \. Reinbart and wife, Frank Dunn,
Mr., Barrow, Mrs. NJ Nj. Cure, Miss
BEETLE Guild, Mrs W. S. Hoskins Fitz,
gerOd Bates and wife, j. A., Donaldson,
Tracey Dunn, b. S. Fitzgerald. Mrs Col
Inns, Gerald Fitzgerald and j. w. Baker.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16
Aldine News.

AIdne Texas September 14,-Aldine hor-
ticuItursts are busy setting out strawber'
ry plants. The dry weather OF midsummer
hlndered the growth OF new plants, but
later the weather has been more favorable
and plants are forming and growing nicely.
All plants grown here will be set here and
IN addition many plants win be bought
abroad. one order for $4,000 plants was
spnt from here this week. Strawberry
growing has always been very profitable
here and the acreage viii be largely In
creased We have had frequent showers
lately, but the ground is not too wet 10
put ont strawberry plants and the con
tlnued cloudlness makes ideal weather for
both berry and cabbage plants.
Our people are griefSricken by the
news Of the death OF our president, whose
gentle pure and loving life is sweet mem.
Extensive repairs have Just been made on
the Aldlue school house preparatory TO the
opening OF school for the fall term.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16
WANT TO CUT OUT PASSES.
Western Roads Are Preparing to Draw
the Lines Closer,

'SS'S'" hooHS HFS Preparing 10 Draw
the Lines Closer.
Western railroad officials are preparlng
to draw lines closer regarding the issuance
OF free transportation, says the Chicago
Record Herald. Before long there will ,be
meeting of the committee which HAS The
matter In charge and ii Is understood that
an agreement will be drawn practically
doing away with the issuing of passes ex.
cept TO employees. Without exception the
officials are of the opinion that the time
has come when action of this character
can be taken safely and when an agree
ment to cease issuing free tickets can be
kept
Il Is generally conceded that the pass
eYil is one that has grown beyond for
bearance, and free rides have become the
medium of eyading the law. Although
railroads have ceased to pay commissions
Tor business many of them are compelled
TO give patrons free transportation or
lose trahic. 1t Is no longer a secret that
any large shipper can get transportation
wherever he pleases to go, and with this
condition of affairs the railroad officials
affairs are being placed in the hands of
2. few officials who are supposed to be
able TO control and regulate II, there is
apparently no longer any reason why rail.
roads should give shippers free transpor-
tatlon
The proposed step is said to be only the
beginning Of the reform, for It is pur-
posed sooner or later to put stop TO
giving railroad employees passes. Officials
say that there is no reason why they
should pay man salary and permit
him to ride free.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16
THE M. 1. PURCHASE.
with the Gulf Re. b, Il Would Control
the e-tuation.

With the Gulf Ro n, Il Would Control
the e~tuation.
Eagle Pass Texal September t4.-.Rsil-
road news, appare, Fly quite reliable this
time. which intereaYs Eagle Pass greatly,
tells OF the purch! Re Of the Mexican In.
ternational railroad by speyer & Co. OF
New York. This Pm has for years been
financially intereS led, directly and lndi-
rectly, IN the Me' 4can International. and
experts sent down nc their instance have
reported exhausuysfly upon the condition
OF the entire pre- ferty on the road, In
shops and books. What may be the sig
nincance OF tho purchase or on whose be-
half made flor It ,hnay safely be assumed
that Speyer s. Col are only go.hetweens)
is at present a natter OF speculation. The
authorized purchase of the Monterey and
Gulf road by the Mexican Central who
would have no earthly use for the Gulf
alone would point t9 some larger scheme
by which the Ccntralk the Gulf and MeNi-
can international roatfS would come under
the control of a hlg cN,flbinatiou Including
the Santa Re. Such a(comblnation would
edectualy be masters OIL the railroad stu
alton in Mexico. The Huntington inter
ests would have bought up the Gulf three
years ago hnt for the legal entanglements
at that time of the latter As railroad
proposition the Mexicanj International and
the Gulf should be inl the same hands,
They are both staudaTd gauge, and the
former is one of the Ibest built aud, on
actual cost best PAYING roads In Mexico;
The lat er runs thfouEh a most fertile
territory, but Mt present. has no ind6pend-
ont outlet TO the Unittd States, save by
sea from Tampico TAe ultimate sgnid.
canoe OF the present. deal is eagerly
awaited here owing 60 kthe general offices
and headquarters generally Of the Mexican
international being jusA across the river.
BY the way Mr.. c. X. lDunlaps successor
as general freight and fasseuger agent of
the Mexican International has not yet been
designated. Mr., George +, Jackson,
brainy and experienced nban in freight mat
tiers, who was Mr.. DunAap's chief clerk,
is running the office efficiently.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16
NEW GOULD PURCHASE.
The Western Maryland in Fair Way to
Fall into His Hands,


1t has been heretofore asserted that
George Gould had a coyetous eye on the
Western Maryland ana its valuable termi-
mails at Baltimore as an important feature
In the development of his plans for going
East win his railroad system and the de.
sire to have independent rails to tide wa
ter. Now this idea Is again revived and
more vigorously than before In view Of the
statement of Mayor Hayes Of Baltimore
that be has again received definite offer
for the city's interest In Western Maryland
and his expressed readiness to favor sale
II the full amount of that interest were
paid
Should Mr.. Gould be able 10 make the
capture all territorial conditions east ~
the Ohio river aud the lakes will be
changed. The continued opposition OF the
Pennsylvania to the Wabash at Plttsburg
might furnish greater occasion than at any
other time for a venture Of this kind and
with the Jealous desire to keep him away
from the Atlantic coast the Pennsylvania
and the Reading might make common
cause in defeating the suggested purchase
II that can be done.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16
The snever Deal IApproyed.

The directors of the Mexican Interna,
tlonal Railway company have held meet.
ing in New York and formally approved
arrangements for the transfer OF that prop
erty TO Speyer 4 Co.
The statement was authorized that the
Southern Pacific railroads. one-hfth Inter.
est In the Mexican international is to re-
main intact Speyer & Co & purchase of
the control is believed to include large
cash payment The price paid for the
Mexican International shares Is likely to
be guarded as a private transaction, Be-
sides the 800. 7OS 600 OF outstanding stock
there are S4,500.Oo0 OF income bonds which
do not receive interest.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16
All fot Rnffalo.

The Queen and Crescent is recognized as
the best and quickest line TO Bunalo, with
through Pullman Sleepers from New OR.
leans to Buffalo without change Elegant
Cafe Dining Cars, where you can get any.
thing you want from coffee or cantaloupe
Train Service in both directions Only "a
hours from New orleans TO Buffalo, pass
ing through the spurs OF the Cumberland
Mountains and the beautiful Blue Grass
region OF Kentucky, presenting most al.
tractiye scenery TO the Traveller. Tempus
Fugit, and so does the Train, and you Will
be Surprises. to Oh, hear the Porter shout
rates, etc, please write to J, c. Andrews,
8. w. r. Agent Houston, TexaA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16
GREAT NoRTHERN,s TRAFFIC.
Darius Miller. It Is Announced, viii &C
TO Chicago to Direct IT,

Darius Miller. It Is Announced, VIII Go
to Chicago to Direct II.
It has been settled definitely that Darius
Miller VIII go 10 Chicago to take care OF
the traffic Of the Great Northern, the
Northern Pacific and the Burlington roads,
II Is likely, however that he viii not go
until after the annual meeting of the
Northern Pacific, which occurs in October.
When public announcement is made OF his
selection as traffic director OF these com.
panles u will be stated that he represents
the Great Northern and the Burlington.
This will be done because the Great North.
ern and the Northern Pacific are compel
Ing and parallel lines, and under the law
any consolidation OF interests would be
Illegal Tho men who were instrumental
in securing the Northern Pacific are said
10 be afraid that the law In this respect
viii be invoked for the purpose OF pre-
venting the consolidation scheme, Fol
this reason It will be made to appear that
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16
r. w. and r. G. Extension.

Brady, Texas, September 12.-Messrs.
Newman and Crothers have secured the
signatures of sufficient number Of the
best citizens to assure the railroad officials
that their requirements for the extension
of the Fort Worth and Rio Grando railway
will be met. We look for work on the
road TO commence az an early date.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16
SHERIFFsI DEpARrMENr

GoaaSiss Texas, September i4.-stolen,
one W. oh me night of September s.,
good re goiinofse wagon, rather old but
laess also one double set of wagon
D.; one 'v nsier tugs with short chains on
lcut on PaT OF the names had the letter
Iler t cn, aud the other pair had the
Fibed va, cut on them The above de-
rather s3n aud harness was stolen by
p, abou, 40 NV set dark-sklnned white
Dnsacbe az OF y years old, short dark
tke ns, aark hair and ewes and going
fp 9I eins OF win Allen. All Officers
81 ,rsoosogt and arrest this man.
Flzalss so,.a Tor him. II. Nj. Fly, sheriff
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16
OUTRAGED BIZ a Whitc Man.

Gntesville, Texas, September 14.-Miss
Barnette young lady about 16 years
old, residing about two miles from Whit
sons mill, this county, was outraged Mt
O'Clock last night by white man Sler N
Sadier, Deputy Harden and Ed McMardice,
with dogs from the State reformatory'
left last night for the scene of the crime
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16
Ptos carrina IoAa...

|tiop a., Iexas' September lathe pro,
ths gseuon In johnson was a victory
le,sio.Ss' 's by about 100 votes. II Is
THE AMI mat an EFFORT win be made
has M, 10 contest the election. Coun.
|gulartless employed 10 look into some
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16

Mr.. Miller does no Scontroi the traffic Of
both roads, but az matter Of fact he
will be car so IA as all tranlc on the
three lines Is concf ped.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16

ecrIption leupatlsm, Elmer & Amends
fflts tfr cr NO 2S51. Celebrated On it,
*nidt, many etfectual cures. B r.
uston, Texas, sole agent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16
/. Il G. N. II. II.

i. e. G. N. II. II.
Depot foot of Congress Avenue,
Past Mail to st. Louis and Chicago.
have $50 p. m.........,.....,.A arrive so a. m
have 90 a. Arrive JI5 pm
Columbia end VeinBco Trains.
have 500 a. m................A Arrive 4.45 p. m
Daily Except Sunday.
Nave 900 am. Sunday only0 Arrive 4.45 pm.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-16
G. II. e. II. II. II.
Depot foot of Congress Avenue
Galveston Trains.

G. ii. e. II. II. II.
Depot foot of Congress Avenue
Galveston Trains.
lave 700 a. m. Sundays.
ksye 600 N. week days. Arrive $50 a. m
pave o.55 A. Arrive TO- IS a. IN
Arrive 3.25 p. m
pave Ass ?. Arrive GAS p. m
NOTE-Tfans leaving Houston atG4sp.
N. and arriving at Houston at ,4s a. m and
ios5 N also run into Grand Central de-
pot departing 10 minutes earlier and arriv-
Ing ten minutes later than time given above.
'A trains arrive and depart from the Grand Gem
y depot except the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
pins which have a depot In the Fifth ward, the In
rnatonal Great Northern and Columbia Tap,
pen use the International and Great Northern de-
4 on Congress avenue, and the Houston East and
|est Texas morning train which leaves from and
I've; at the Houston EasLsad West Texas depot
r. Missouri. Kansas & Texas and Galveston,
Puston 4 Henderson trains pass the international
y Great Northern depot.