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The Washington times., 1901-11-10
EUGENE A. BYRNEs RESIGNS.
Ends Relations with Patent Office
After seventeen Years Service.

Eugene a. Byrnes. Chief Examiner in
the Patent Office, has rendered his resig-
nation.
Mr. Byrnes has been connected with the
Patent Office for over seventeen years.
He was for n few months teacher of
physics in the Central High School Mr..
Byrnes bears the distinction of having
established the Patent Office class of cleo
tro-chemistry and was in charge OF the
Patent Office laboratory.
Mr. Byrnes is a graduate of Ann Ar
Dor University. Michigan, of the Colum-
bian University Law School. and has re-
ceived a degree OF doctor OF philosophy
from the Columbian University.
The Washington times., 1901-11-10

Congress having provided appropria-
tiOns at the rate of $50 per annum FOR the
purchase and keeping in repair of fifty
bicycles. arrangements were completed
June 2Gth for carrying the same into
effect. The constant Use Of the wheel is
eVhausting, and is said to increase the
disability known as the vaTicoSe veins
In order to maintain the service in keep
ing with that whore m mbors OF the force
are mounted on horses. and 10 avoid the
development OF physical trouble those as
signed to II were given eiuht-hOur tricks
Of duty, with reserve. The cstab!ishm. mt
of these hours cOntemp!ates, in addition
TO the reasons already advanced, that the
police force Will within reasonable
period. reach that strength, numerically,
which will enable tn. adoption OF tae
t'rce platoon system working eight
hours for all members of the force. in
cluding, however, reserve at the differ
cnt stations for emergencies.
"Your Superintendent recommends that
when the public interests will permit, the
three platoon system, with reserve. be
adopted. That period win have been
reached when the force called for in the
estimates shall have been provided and
ii is confidently predicted that the re-
suits viii be for the best in every way.
ana be a long step toward giving the
District the finest police equipment and
service ia this country With its estab-
lishment there should De less sickness
ana disability, and more CTeditaDle pO-
lice representation than obtained under
the existing system.
For the purpose of establishing a
platoon system for the members Of this
department it viii be necessary to divide
the patrol force of the precincts into
three divisions, to be known as platoons,
and each platoon into three equal dtvi-
sions, to be known as sections, viz: First
section OF the first platoon, second section
of the first platoon. third section of first
platoon; first section of the second patoon,
second section of the second platoon,
al - nIAf0nns
section of the third platoon, second sec
tion of the third platoon, third section of
the third platoon. -,
The first platoon will go on patrol
The Washington times., 1901-11-10
FUNERAL OF OSCAR R1cHERT.
Services Mt HyattsviiIr Over Re
mains of Prominent Resident.

The funeral OF oscar Richert will take
place from his late residence at Hyatts-
Vile, Md. this afternoon at o'clock Mr..
Richert died at his home last Thursday
after a severe illness Of several weeks.
He was born at Hanover, Germany, in
JAG, coming to this country in 1876, and
locating in Baltimore, where he remained
for one year. He then moved to Wash
ington, and entered into business, from
which he retired about two years ago.
Mr. Richert leaves wife and three
brothers His three brothers, August,
Richard, and Gustaf Richert, are all prom
inent men IN Hanover
The Washington times., 1901-11-10
Carpets.

The largest and most ex-
elusive patterns in Brussels,
Tapestries. etc. A good In
grain Carpet.
The Washington times., 1901-11-10

/ Porter, Treasurer. Henry Jones.
Sergeant AT Arms Parade committee
/. f. Webster, Chief Marshal: Ralph
Wornley, Chief of STAFF: J. E. Ennis.
Grand Captain; J. NJ. Hunt, Grand Drill
master
The Washington times., 1901-11-10
Dining Chairs.

Our opening leader. Solid
Oak Dining Room Chairs.
Excellently made and finish
ed. Worth s1.75, for
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06
oil Mil for oakyille.

Corpus Christi Texas, September o.
Mr. John A. Smith, the contractor and
builder, returned here yesterday from Oak
vile, where be is to build RESIDENCE for
ar. simmons, the former famous liver reg
uIator man, who two years ago purchased
large ranch near oakyllle, Live Oak
county. Or. simmons has just let the con.
tract and work has already commenced on
rhe erection Of a cotton seed OH mill. the
machlpery for the plant having already
been selected DR.. Simmons has mnueu-
rated this enterprise for the purpose Of
utilizing the GOTTEN seed In that section,
he desiring To feed his large herd Of cat.
tie on the cotton seed hulls aud meal.
This Is big enterprise for this section
and VIII doubtless prove q lgudabe under.
taking. The plant viii he located on Tho
ranch, which Is on the southern banks Of
the Nueces river.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06
NEW OIL CARS RECEIVED.
First Of the Santa FEES Big Order
Now Ready for Service.
PUTTING TWO HUNDRED IN COMMISSION
Facilities for the Speedy and Safe Han
ding Of Oil Being improved
by that Road.

Galveston, Texas, September 5.-The first
Of an order OF 300 oil ears las arrived ana
been placed In service on the Santa Fe.
the cars have a capacity Of 9Io6 gallons
each and are provided with every facility
To- the speedy and safe handling Of oil
with the least waste. They were ordered
sometime ago TO be used In handling the
oil business in Texas,
The facilities FOR transporting oil have
not been near equal to the demand, una
soma of the oil men have been unable 10
market the product OF their wells ON nc
Cont OF the fact TINT there was no avail
able transportation for the oil TO the points
where the demand for 1t eSistS. IL will
Therefore he good news 10 the oil Interests
faHs The Santa Zee win snou have 100 oil
ears in the service lu TEXTS.
An oil tank Us being erected at Beaumont
wt.l q capacity ot 10000 barrels ana equip.
pei with loading racks sufficient no load
twenty cars at one time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06


Mr.. J. W, Tate commercial agent Mt NJ
l2s for the Chicago Great Western, visited
Houston yesterday
On account of the Mexican hestas the
Houston ind Texas Central has ann IuucTl
leo City.
Conductor J. L, /. Jenkins Of the Ca
weston Houston aud Henderson, accom-
panied by Mrs. jenkins, has gone on am
Eastern vacation trip Including Buffalo
Niagara Falls and other points
Mr. NJ. T.. smith who represents The
Chicago. Milwaukee and st Paul road In
Texas as commercial agent with head.
quar- erS at Dallas. was among yester1 nv s
oils 'NF
One and uuc-third fare rates have bcen
granted by the Houston and Texas Ceutral
for the occasion ~ the meeting ~ the M.
tiona Carriage and Harness Dealers asso-
CITY, October IA 20 10.
The last Of the summer overnight spe.
dals 10 ScabroIk VIII he run Tvcr Tho
Galveston, Houston and Northern Satur-
daN evening Und the last train from =, a
brook 70 Houston 20 be run on the sum-
mer schedule VIII come In Monday m,rn.
The manuscript Tor the new folder Of the
houston East and West Texas has been
imned In 10 the printer. and II viii he
Issued IN short while. The new puhlicg-
ton VIII contain valuable information re-
Texas.
on September 10 the Houston and Texns
central viii run ap0ther excursion from
Hnnston 70 Marlin and Waco The train
VIII leave the Grand Central depot NJ lie
same hour the previous one left and the
81 ~ 10 Waco
The freight department Of The Southern
IAclhc announced the following vest rdAy:
huFcilNe September 3, rate OF hgl@ cents
per lej pounds on stove pipe iron, routed
I SOHO. boxed or crJ-l-4y carloads from Can
loNer, Ohio. 10 Houston, Galveston and
intermediate stations.
A through sleeper will DE run out Of
houston over the southern Pacific gstur.
qFay morning for the accommodation or the
ItAas Hoo Hoos who are 10 attend inc
I HOO Hoo annual NJ Norfolk Va rnte
on ~ 30 has been made for the trip and
I lhrnueh sleeping car accommodations Viii
cost s. extra.
The Houston and Texas Central the In.
tTnaUunal and Great North IN and me
southern Pacific have announced the fol.
| lowing new rates from Houston 10 BunaIo
On account 81 the Pan American exaosi.
ton Fifteen day limit. S30 Is; twenty ia
unit, ~. 60; thirtydRy limit. or 10 O,foier
q sS9.5 Tickets WAL be sold at me
ssoeye rates from Saturday until wedne ).
- ee-~N-fN--
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06
Hol for Buffalo.

The Queen and Crescent Is recognized MS
the best and quickest line TO Runaio, win
Through fullman Sieepers from New or
leans 70 Buflaio without change Elegant
Cpfe Dining Cars. where sou can gel any.
1hing you want from coffee or cantaiouDe
10 Il pOiterhonse steak Double Dally
Train Service IA both directions Only 3,
hours from New Orleans 10 Buffalo. pass.
tpG through the spurs of the Cumberland
Nountains and the beautiful Blue Grass
region 81 Kentucky, presenting most VI.
tractiye eeenerg 10 the Traveller Tempns
Fnglts and 70 does the Train and you Will
sc surprised to hear the Porter ghont-
For map folders schednle.
F-sfes, etc, please write 70 J q Andrews
- W. r. Agent, Houston, Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06

~ walk four miles back TO Beaumont under
n hot sun. for which be asks 5000 actual
damage and similar sum for exemplary
damage.
j. t. Henlnger VS.. Texas ana Ncw Or
ieanE Railruad Company. llalntlm who Is
understood 10 be the father ~ pin ntln On
foregoing suit cHms he WIS permitted by
the brakeman, porter and others to bonrd
whcrus that NJ wanted 20 rcuch Glndys
City and the train was on a dffe eat
route that he was put OF four miles from
tin rlnlms TINT the walk back SO town
brought back mn old fever and laid him up
thrt" days. that his trade Is that OF car
penter and his time reasonably worth So 30
day. Tlaintin claims that he has sui
fcrcd nctual damage In the sum ~ $1,000,
ana also asks for exemplary damage for "A
similar sum.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06

Major Il. W Cave, treasurer; Captain J.
NJ Lee superintendent, and Captain James
A. Baker. Jr., member Of the board Of
directors Of the Houston and Texas Cen
trial road, returned yesterday from Austin
Where they attended meeting of the
board Of directors Of the Austin and North
western, recently acquired by the Central
AZ the meeting Mr. Charles H. Tweed Of
New York, president OF the Houston and
Texas Central. was elected president and
General W. Il. Handy vice president and
member Of the board OF directors TO nm
the vacancy caused by the death OF Cap.
tain George A. Quinlan
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06
TRAINS RUNNING AGAIN.


Delayed Traffic on the Texas and Pa
cific Has Been Resumed.
Fort Worth Texas. September 5.--The
FIRST train over the Texas and Pacific since
Monday from Fort Worth is expected TO
reach III raso tonight. This temporary
suspension of passenger traffic was caused
los damaging floods In the Prcos country.
Much al the track was washed our and
telegraph wires crippled, making the rum
ming of trains over much If the track Inn
possible. Ia one place two miles ot track
are said to have been washed AWAY 10y a
volume uf waiter ten to twelve feet deep.
Sercrul bridges were also washed ont and
muny damaged SO that they We're unsafe
The train FROM the west today cume from
Iecos and tho first through train from IL
Puso Will reach here in the morning.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06

owners Of the Great Western have been
content with its three main lines between
Chicago aud The twin cities. Chicnga and
Kansas City and from the latter place to
ST. PAU, with two or three short feeders
Reports of q coming change in the con
trol of The Wisconsin eutwl railroad have
resumed more definite form. This railr0ad
was formerly a pur1 Of the No thern PA
cllc system, ana current reports are to
the effect that the Morgan, Hill and Harrl
man interests would have joint control
OF the road and its valuable terminals IL
the future
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06
MADE A RUN WITH OIL.
Passenger Train Of the Eye and Gee En-
Pulled hv Encine llsinu New Fuel

Passenger Train Of the Eye and Gee En-
Pulled by Enaine Using New Fuel
Galveston, Texns. September 5-E1g ne
No. 102 Of the international and Grent
Northern railway pulled the fast passenger
train Into Galveston this morning and tonk
ont the flyer at o'clock This Afternoon
The engine has recently been nttcd TO burn
oil ana used the fuel on the run this morn
ing. The "trip WAS made on time aud there
WIS an entire absence Of cindnrB from the
locomotive just nfter starting, huwevet
there WINS a slight smg,l Of oil noticeable
IN the forward cOnchpf. but this ia Sc /
away rs soon as the engine gathered head
way. The tesi cvidrnly rs a succcss and
II is said to he the Intention az he Inter
national TO convert all nt its passenger
engines into oil burners This is the hrst
ENGINE that the road has operated into Cal
weston using oil for fuel
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06
GOING INTO CHARLESTON.
Seaboard Negotiating for the Louisville
and Nashville Terminals There.
sGt...,,Y ffsbg Itgg4


and Nashville Terminals There.
Especial TO The Postl
Charleston S. c. September 5The Sea
hoard Air Line, which is contemplating n
connection with Charleston, by building n
line from Augusta Ga, which viii give a
short and direct line 20 the West, iF said
10 he negotiating for the purchase Of the
Louisville and Nashville railroads terminal
properties, the most valuable in Charles
ton. General Manager Barr Of the Sen
board has made Il thorough Inspection of
the terminus and IL was stated that he was
pleased WITH the general plan.
The most Interesting news IN regard to
the Seahoald's projected Charleston branch
rs The statement that the company Is work.
ing I'm with the Virginia Carolina Chemical
company for the bulk of the fertilizer traf.
&c which forms the best part ~ the freight
business out Of the city The virginia
Carolina company owns and controls nearly
All Of the big plants ina ana around the
city, and q number Of the officials OF The
Fertilizer company are associated Ia the pro
posed route 10 the West.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06
Maninu : Coal Rate War.

The coal rate war between the South
ern railway aud the Kansas City, Mompnis
ana Birmingham on the one hand, and the
Illinois Central and the Louisville and
Nashville railroad on the other is stu
raging. The southern has lust made The
fifth cut In the ARRAY by dropping 10
cents ton more Oh coal from Northern
Al@hania mines. The rate 10 Memphis has
dropped from l.25 to - cents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06
oRAMeE RoAD DLREcToRs.

Meeting Held Yesterday and Dr. Mervin
Rivers Appointed Medica Officer
Orange TcEus, Septomhcr a CHILLED
meeting of the hoard oC directors Of the
orurge ana Northwestern railroad WIS
heid here biz afternoon to discuss some
nuttcrs ~ Importance to thp roud Among
o.bcr business transacted was mo appoint
meut ut Or Ncrylu Rivps ls mrdlcai Off
crr of the road MASON Williams. n urumi-
nou nit0rucy of San Autouio. attended
the meeting as the representative of Prrsi-
dent g.. BcdeU Moore
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06
A New Canadian Road.

The government Of Nova Scotia, accord
Ing to late dispatch, has signed con.
tract with Mackenzie & Mann Of Toronto
TO build 200 miles Of railway between Hal
flax aud Yarmouth with branches The
government loans them $4,000 n mile al
5te per cent apd the Dominion government
also gives a subsidy Of $500 mile Mae
henzte Mann are prohibited from issuing
securities on the road 10 borrow for the
funds and the government viii have ii first
mortgage on the ruad
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06
BE- 70 for Northern centraI.

The contract has been awarded for a
pier TO be built for the Northern Central
at Canton, baltimore. ca the Pntspsco
river. A dispatch from Phiindclnhla 10 Tho
New YORK Commercial says 81 win DE 100
feet wide ana U3a feet g Inches long ana
nave TWO railroad tracks us entire length
The docks on either side viii each hnve
width ~ iOO fect with thirty feet OF water
The rnilre floor space Of the pier viii be
ll2,OOO feet
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06

sherman, Texas, September 5.--I. T, In.
gram filed snlt today against the Missouri,
knnsns and Texas for 5000 damages for
alleged damage 10 cattle in shipment
J, Il. Massey filed suit against the Mis-.
souri, Kansas and Texas In the sum OF
SlAn for alleged damages to cattle ~ ship
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06
Yerkes seoured Control.

London, September 5.--Chares Il. Yerkes
today secured control Of the projected
Brompton-Piccadllly tube railway with a
capital Of t., 100000
Work Will he commenced Immediately
The road will be worked IN conjunction
with Mr. Yerkes' Chnring Cross Hamstnad
line and the district railways.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06
pkath W. AocIdentaI.

Eagle Pass. Ttxas September 5.--The in.
quest on the body Of the young drummer,
Simon Welnbetger. found dead IA a Pull
man sleeper here last evening. resulted ia
a verdict Of death from an overdose ~
morphine, taken without suicidal intent
this being the opinion Of dostors after
postmortem examination.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06
HOTEL ARRIVALS.


W, F. Bettls, Dallas; c. NJ Lacey.
Wagner. l. r. c. =. Selvage, Galveston :
Is. e. Monroe, Columbus A irwin. sun An.
ionio Nj sullivan, Austin; Edward C.
TnTum. New York: A. w Jordan Lock
hart; II. G. Hubs, San Marcos Harry T..
Mathews. College Station; NJ. Fischer city
Harry Mcdonald. Colorado; George II.
Barton. ST. Paul; sam Kinney, Alabama;
J.. :. Bonhan, Arizona: y. \. Grove. Wash
tngton, ID. C.; 6. 3. Toland, Maryland.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06
Two sults for pamanes.

beaumont, Texas, August Al. G. Hen
niger VS.. Texas and New Orleans Railroad
Company has been hled in the district
court. Plaintiff Slleges that he boarded the
wrong train by mistake aud was compelled
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06

Assessor Horace Word claims TINT the
railroad company Is subject 10 taxation for
all Its rolling stock whether In or out OF
the city. The rhilrond company has taken
Issue with Mr., Word ana Will fight the
case 70 the bitter end
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06
lnterestinn Polnt h NJ

Palestine, Texas, September 5.-The hear
ing before the city hoard Of equalization
In 'the matter Of the international and
Great Nerfhsrn railway tax assessment Is
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06

All trains arrive and depart from tle Grand Cen
ira depot except the Missouri Kansas & Texas
trains which have depot IN the Fifth ward. the in
iernntona & Great Northern and Columbia ap
which use the International and Great Northern de-
pot on Congress avenue. nnd the Houston East and
West Texas morning train which leaves from and
arrives AT the Houston East and ives, Texas depot
Tie Missouri. Kansas & Texas and Galveston
Houston & Henderson trains pass the international
and Grea, Northern depot.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06

Depo, foot OF Congress Avenue.
GEst MAIL to Vt. Louis and Chicago.
Leave q .9Op. m...........-..... Arrive 30 o. III
Leave J 90 a. m........... .... Arrive us pm
Columbia and velnsco Trains.
Leave 500 L. m ..-............ Arrive A.45 p
Daiis Excer; SUNDAY.
Leave g 90 am SUNDAY only Arrive AS pm.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06

Deru, foot Of Congress Avenue
GaIveHtnn Trainh.

NCTE-Trains leaving Houston at4A5 ..
n and arriving at Houston q, 3.4s a ana
1o.gy o. m. also run into Grand Central de-
pot departing minutes earlier ana arriv-
ing ten minutes later than time given above.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06

Lenve 7 90 am Express Train Arrive 1000 pm
Grand Central Depot
Leave s.Os ................ Arrive BOZ u IN
(shrevepor, Kansas Ci.s and CIncInnauJ
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06

All these trains leave the Santa re Congress
Ave Depot 10 minutes later than the above
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06

Grand Central Depot
var galveston and In Porte.


a.m Arr'vs....-..s.ss pm
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-22
Silver Wedding Anniversary.

Saturday evening, Nov. 16, 1901,
some seventy-fve of the friends and
neighbors of Mr.. and Mrs. @. e. TeetS.
horn assembled at their home to cele.
brate the 25th anniversary of thei1
marriage. 1t was we'll planned sur.
prise and successfully carried out
After time spent in social way,
Mr.. +. 0. Farnsworth, on behalf OF
many donors, and in an appropriate
manner presented the following: 2 sci
silver knives and forks, 2setS silver
teaspoons, 3 silver tablespoons, 1silvel
cake knife, silver sugar she'll, silver
cake basket, 2 sets plates, 2 sets tea
cups and saucarS, 2 sets sauce dishes
linen table cloth, II linen napkins
bed spread, pair linen towels, anC
other useful articles.
AT the proper time the company as
sembled were called upon to par take
of a great feast Of cake and all gooc
things.
Mr. and Mrs. TeetShorn appreciate
| the spirit of the occasion and sincere
ly thank their friends, ..neighbors ant
acquaintances.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-22

The Mystic Toilers will give a
basket sociable at the home of Mr..
John Lewis in the country next Tues
day evening, Nov. Goth. Will meet
promptly at fifteen minutes to seven
at VIM. Kellow's store. Teams will
be provided. A cordial invitation is
extended to all.
j. j. House has purchased of q. M
Carver two acres of land extending
from the county road to the stock
yards and adjoining the drive wa,
thereto and will move the Glover Lea
cheese factory from Vernon Springs
onto the new purchase, where he il
already building.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. P. Vanderwater O.
Owosso Mich. concluded their visi
with his sister Mrs. Edgar Taft, Mon
day Of last week and took the mornin,
train for Minneapolis to visit relative
before returning home. Mr.. Wander
water is Agent of the Michigan Cen
trail at Owosso JIG.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-22

Miss Mable Eyeringham leltTuesday
for short visit with a sister at Eft.
Atkinson.
Just received; complete assort-
ment of all the latest copyrighted
books at Clemmer's.
DR.. w. T. DAILY, physician and sur
geon. Office over Fields Furniture
store, opposite postotf1ce.
N. B. Wheeler and family left Mon
day night for Grove City Fla, where
they will spend the winter.
Dressmaking, the first house north
of the Baptist church.
Mrs Borchard.
Mrs. Mary Morris of Denver Col,
is visiting at the O'Brien home. Mrs,
| Morris was asister of Mr.. o 'Brien.
Wood by the lot or otherwise fol
sale cheap. Enquire of
JOHN f. MURTHA, Plymouth Rock.
The Cresco Normal opened its frs
winter term on November 4th. The
second winter term begins Jan. 6, 1902
Royal Neighbors will meet Wednes
day Nov. 9th, instead of Thursday
Several to initiate so be on hand early