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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-12
Colonel Barker. birthday.

Colonel James Barker, general passen,
ger agent of the Missouri. Kansas ant
Texas, celebrated his birthday annver-
sary with select dinner served in eight
courses. to eight distinguished gentlemen
ait the Barker family residence in st
Louis. The menu composed all the deli
cacies In and out of season. and the
souvenirs Of the occasion will be handec
down as family heirlooms. Only one re,
greet was expressed In the course OF tine
evening, Passenger Traffic Manager Me-
Cormick OF the Southern Pacific, wiring
frcm San Francisco that he could not
possibly attend After a liberal flow OF
forensic oratory Colonel Barker enter
tanned his guests with stereopticon views
of st. Louis as 1t is and ST. Louis as II
should be-. The following were the gem
tlemen gathered around Colonel Barker's
hospitalble table: Colonels Charles NJ
PRATT, II. c. Townsend, q. A. A. Deane
Charles e. Ware. Charles s. Crane, John
Sebastian and George T, Nicholson.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-12
A NEW RAILROAD.
Projected 10 Run from an Unaster-
mined Point to nrnN.nnxiIIe

Corpus Christi, Texas. January Flor
several months past a corps OF civil en-.
gIneers have been Al. work between here
and Brownsville surveying what purport-
ed 90 be land tract boundary but tine
survey extended from Alice to Browns
VILE. TIE Post correspondent now learns
auihort.a.ireiy taat the survey was for
a Railroad from Brownsville, 10 be buIlt
by Eastern capitalists. but that the
northern terminus has not as yet been
decided on; rrat 1t viii be either Corpus
Cnristi or Allee The man al the head
OF the project Is none ether than Hon.
James b. Wells. the present chairman
OF the democrats STATE executive COM
miiAec..
Tho board If trade at Its meeting yes
terday took action 10 secure the road
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-12
A NEW PLANO CONCERN

r. W. Banta & Son OF Crowley. la.
have purchased the oliver Music house
stock, stand and good will and VIII ope,
large music house lin Houston The
style Of the firm VIII be Tine South
Texas Plano Co.." r. ". Banta, presi-
dent, and r. G. Banta, secretary and
treasurer. A fun line of pianos. organs.
musical merchandise and sheet music Viii
be carried. The Kimball and other lead
ing makes OF pianos viii he handled by
the new arm. They have retained 6.
Oliver as one OF their statesmen.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-12
DAN CAREY DEAD.
Was a Well known Builder OF Texas
Railroads.

Fort Worth. Texas. January ii--News
from San Antonio today states thas Dan
Carey OF Fort Worth died in she Alamo
City last night. aged about so years. De-
ceased was one OF the leading railroad
contractors in Texas and at ehe sme OF
his death was the contractor on the Katy
extension from San Marcos to san An
tonic. He was identified with Colonel
Morgan Jones In building the Fort Worth
and Denver City and also the Santa Fe
from this city to Purcell. l. T. He was
quite wealthy once, but mlscalcula4ed the
value OF Mississippi river levee con-
tract and lost s25o,o0o. Returning to
Texas again resumed railroad contract
Ing. Carey was born in County Kerry,
ireland. He has brother living at wor-
cester, Mass. The remains viii probably
be taken to Chapman. Kan, and buried
alongside OF those OF his wife, who died
thirteen years ago.
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c. q. OLIVER SELLS OUT.

Sir. r. w Banta G. Son Of Crowley, La.
have purchased my entire stock Of musi-
cal instruments, fintures. etc. They are
in every way reliable and honorable gem
tlemen, and ! taks this method OF thank
ing the public for past fayors and intno-
ducing my successors to the people OF
Houston and South Texas. They pay
spot cash for all pianos. thereby enabling
them 10 do even better by you than
could do / am In their employ and re-
specially ask a liberal share Of pat
ronase from the public. Very truly, etc.
@ 10 Oliver
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-12
Killing at Bryan.

Bryan. Texas, January li.-Policeman
lBob McCay shot and killed FiournOy
Reed at s o'clock tonig1t. Reed was
about IS years old ana wac raised in
Bryan. Mccoy has been here about two
years Accay surrendered 70 the off,
GERS and was aeed in jail. The Post
Correspondent was refused admiitdase
into the jail TO see Mecsy and. there
being no eye Witnesses, the particulars
can not be learned tonight
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a. T. pREw's SUCCESSOR.
Said thnt w. II. GrorscIosc Has Been
Selected for the Place.

Denison, Texas. January 1l.-4The Deni-
son Herald in double loaded article
says: We have information that may be
considered reliable that w. B. Grossclose
has been selected by the Katy manage
ment to succeed the late A. T. Drew,
whose untimely death occurred recently
in st. Louis. Mr.. Grossclose has long
been connected with the Katy freight
department, DIS very active, capable
gentleman and his appointment would as
sure the Katy one of the strongest gen
erai freight agents Of any line in the
country.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-12
CAR SHORTAGE A MYTH.
So Argues an Expert I'm Ira sporta-
ton statistics of All Kinds.


General Superintendent ]. G. Van
Wrinkle, OF the Cleveland, Cincinnati.
ch'aago and st. Louis, and close OBJ
server of transportation questions, re-
Gently said:
II do not Join ia this loud cry OF car
shortage and insufficient power to handle
the business offered Were the ideas Of
some shippers and freight men carried
out, about two months of the year an
enormous business would be handled and
the other ten months much OF the equip
ment be idle. When freigist official
says that his road is short $500 cars OF
hlling orders, 1T does not mean that the
shortage Is Increasing, as fully oue-tlliri
II not one-hslf that number OF cars Will
DC nnicaded and ready TO ioad the next
day.
THE more serious feature OF suen n
supply OF cars would be that, after being
loaded, they would go TO some division
point where there would be CONGESTION
and there rem ain several days. as when
business is heavy there Is no time that,
at the seahoard terminals, there Is NOT
a congestion OF business, ana cars are
not pnloaded under present conditions as
fast as they arrive, notwithstanding the
better facilities for handling grain, all
classes OF export freights and freights OF
local character. The volume OF business
now moving is about all the roads can
handle TO advantage at division points
and terminals, and the earnings certainly
leave no room for complaint
The 50,0O0-podnd capacity car is load
ed with such system that no space IL
unoceupied and more cars and Increased
power would only mean more loaded cars
used as storehouses and a less economl-
cul method of handling business. shin.
pers would have more room for COMPLAINT
than they have now. as most OF the roads
are able 10 supply a very fair compile
ment of empty cars TO shippers nho
would be seriously crippled II not proyid-
ed with cars"
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A TEXAS WONDER.
Halls Great Discovery.

ons small bottle Of Halls Crest Discover,
cures ali kidney and bladder troubles. ne.
moves grayel. eursz eiabetes. setDipsl ennis.
all irTssnlsritles Of the kidneys and bIzddsg
IN both men and women bladder trouble a.
Gniidfsn, II not sold by your aruRgsst, WI
bcttle ts two months' treatment and viii
cure any case above mentioned, Or, e w
HALL Scle Manufacturer. r. o. Box s9s ST.
Lcnls No SEND for tfstimoniaia scid BIZ
al druggists aud Heuston Drug CeInsany.
Temple Texas, April % 1ss9--I have used
Halls Great DIseovery for bladder and Nd
ney trouble. ana would no. take thousand
dollars fer tho benefit rBeeiged from usias
one bottle. ! feel that | an psrmaneptiy
cured. w r. TYLER. D. D. $.
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For a Cold In the Head
Laxative Bromo-o uinlue Tablets.

City Assessor and Tax Collector James
linquent tax roll for The year 1900 to have
said delinquent tax roll publiahed accord
ing to the provisions as set forth in tho
amended new city charter as passed BY
the legislature, and In order to save any
costs or penalties II would be well for
al taxpayers TO call at the office Of the
assessor and collector and settle their
taxes before said delinquent tag roll is
ready for publication. The law on this
subject, accord ng TO section 40 OF the city
charter reads as follows: HImmediately
after the LIST day OF January In every year,
IL shall be the duty OF the assessor and
collector OF taxes to prepare roll con-
taining dissertation OF ali property de-
scrlbed in the assessment rolls Of the
next preceding year, hat is TO say. OF
the year end ng on the next proceed. ng
thilty-hrst day OF December, on whicn
the taxes have not been paid Said roll
shall be called the Delinquent Roll and
she'll consist Of 30 much " said roll as
VIII IDENTIFY The property and show the
amount Of tax due on the sHme The oity
council shall not have the power or au-
thority TO extend the III me for the nav
ment Of taxes, or IN any manner DELAY
tie assessor and collector OF taxes in tho
preparation OF the Delinquent faoll.S Dur
ing the time that the city assessor ana
collector shall prepare the Delinquent
Rolf above described. he shall prepare
separate statements OF tax ACCOUNTS due
the city 10 be furnished the city attor-
ney, on which TO bring suits, which state
ment snail contain the description OF the
property, the year for which the tax rs
due, the rate OF taxation. and the person
or persons. estate Arm or CORPORATION
who assesses the same, or whether tho
property IS rendered or unrendered or
owner 10 unknown. as appears on the tax
roll" las. p. Welsh
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-12
M'LENNAN MURDER CASE.
Evidence All In and II viii Go I.
the Jury To-day.

Waco, Texas January 1.-THE evidence
clos d this az ernoon 10 the NcLennan
murdsr csse. The morning was spent by
the defense in Introducing expert tesii-
mony on the sanity Of the defendant, Nc
Lennan, this being the principal defense.
The afternoon was spent by the Slate II
rebuttal to the defense and several OK
peris were also put on the stanl.
There was nothing 81 an unusual M
ture In today's proceedings although the
court room was crowded vita speetat RS
al dfy. The defe use and STATE are both
limited to three hours each. Tie case
will be submitted TO the jury tongrFow
afternoon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-12
corpu. chrrstI board Of Trade.

Corpus Christi. Texas. January 1l.-At
the regular monthly meeting Of the Cor
pus Christi board OF trade held at the
Corpus Christi club rooms last evening
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year. viz: Z. II. Caldwell,
president; II II. stevenson, Vice presi-
dent; d. M. Murphy. secretary and
treasurer: j. b. Thompson. w s. Ran
kin and Thomas b. southgate, executive
coi1Tnitiee.
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surveyors. Arc proure..,nu.

Mineral Wells Texas, January 1o.-lThe
surveying parity of the yTea therford,
Mineral Wells and Northwestern railway
now locating the new line OF the proposed
extension of that road ITO Graham from
Mineral Wells, have reached Christian,
twenty miles north of here, in Young
county,
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santa Fe Surveyors.

Temple, Texas, january 1O.--The Santa
Fe people have sent corps OF surveyors
to San Angelo to survey line from
that point to connect with the roads re-
cent purchase, the Pesos Valley road, at
Pecos Gl y. There ars two gaps now of
100 miles and elghty-flye miles to make
much shorter route via San Angelo to
California from Uho gulf and /. is ex-
pected that the Santa Re people will
shortly build between these gaps.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-12
Texas rate Cierlss 10 Meet.

The Texas rate clerks will meet in San
Antonio February 5 for general revision
of The passenger rate sheet of Texas
gaticn WIFI be on hand in large dele
gation viii be on hand and prospective
visitors anticipate pleasant time in tn
historic CITY of the> Alamo.
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for Corpus Christi, several OF the mem
bers stating that rhey had had private
conversations with Mr.. Wells on tho sub
lert and that he had promised 10 do his
pest % SCI the road to run through Cor-
pus Ohrtsti. As 10 how soon the work
VIII commences v D. not known, hut more
faets Will develop shortly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-12

- {en uary II -coffee-spot, Rio,
g {<# Re IN. nominal: mild quiet;
Futures opened quiet at a
lnts and later ruled dull
fnd dun tone. The market
With prices unchanged to 5
'hil Total sales 1850 bags. in
n4e9 At I. 80; February $40: March
3fI a,s5; September SIS; De-
<o{7p1er sos; December sos.
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r. 4]<ps. January 11.-Attorney
'tdsf pn returned Friday morn
pe7Ffs, where he went to rep
flier In an Assignment. Messrs.
HHng hled general assign
~ benefit Of creditors, Tie
I 81 pc arm are given at $4,000
n F ehout equal amount. TIE
aed OF a. S. Huls)a and
l{ Jr,. both formerly Of this
RRt 70 Deyars las Marrh
! serAting a saw .aill there
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-12
CHANGE M TA,r

The change in the Galveston, Houston
and Hen iersen railway Sunday special
takes effect Sunday. January 1S. leaving
tina Grand Central deRo. at $3.50 a. m.
and international and Great He~thers
depo< At . A. 10.
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Now's YOUR CIIANcEi
300 pairs Hanans SO and So Shoes. re-
duced 10 1885 and 81. Sizes somewha
broken. Sans Shoe Store.
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to are fast mai aud express between the
". and will carry through cars for Dali
BON, going from Houston via the Gem
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H.. a Il. c. n. n.
Grand Central Depot
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". q n. o. n. ".
and New Orleans Trains.
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SEED PRoucrs.
COFFEE.

ouAprime cotton seed meal AID
NJ cake are for delivery It
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a., II. & S. A. Ry, q
Grand eural Depot
california Trains.
s. HIS ,. m Arrive. 3.35 a. m
nm Antonio Trains.
..o.f5 a, m Arrive -.....7.0s p. N
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q. II. & II. n. II.
Depot foot n Co,gless Avenue.
Gnlvcston Trains.
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Fifth Ward.
p Express Train. Arrive 1000 pm
Grand Central Depot,
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l.. II. & Il. n. IL
T. nenni Eiffh Ward
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b Trains leaving Houston atA.4sp
ID Arrlvine at Houston at ASA m ana
q. NJ. also run into Grand Central de-
departing 10 minutes earlier and arriv-
n minutes later than time given above.
The age-herald., 1901-09-05
BOOK FIRM IN
 RECEIVERS HANDS
Smith & Montgomery's Affairs. Placed in Hands of
 J. H. Miller

The Smith & Montgomery Book and Stationery Company, one of the oldes. established business concerns in Birming- ham. was placed in the hands of a re- ceiyer yesterday afternoon. Attorney John H. Miller was named as receiver.
 It is understood that the company has been financially embarrassed for some time, and 1t is stated that receiver was requested for the purpose of dissolving the corporation.
 The principal stockholders of the corpo- ration are Zack P. Smith and William G. Montgomery, both of whom have been re- siding in Birmingham for a number of year, and have won the respect and esteem of business men of the city.
 The receiver has not yet had time 10 make an inventory and no statement of the assets and liabilities has been given Out
The age-herald., 1901-09-05
OFFICERS NAM ED.
Davis General Manager of consol-
 dated Companies.

Formal announcement has been made by President Jemison of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company of the appointment of officials in charge of the company as his assistants. The appointments are those announced i'm medfately after the consolidation of the companies and are the men who have controlled the plants in the past, with the added name of George H. Davis as general manager. They are:
 General manager, George H. Davis
 Manager railway department. J. B. Mc- Clary.
 Superintendent electric lighting and power department, J. M. Bradley.
 Superintendent gas department, T. Bly, ron.
 The appointment of MT. Davis was an- nounced at the time of the consolida- ton, when MT. Atkinson stated he would be secured to manage the company and to engineer all the Improvements. MT. Davis is 6 member of the firm of Ford, Bacon & Davis, street railway and civil engineering experts. He was connected with the New Orleans lines for several months.
The age-herald., 1901-09-05
AMUSEM IS.
Rudolph and Adoiph,v

Those funny chaps. Dan and Charles A. Mason, who have attained regulations as opponents of German dialect comedy, are announced for appearance at the Jefferson theater tonight in a new musical farce entitled Rudolph and Adolph," This new comedy creation has won it's success in the amusement world solely on its merits as an example of what humor can be expected out of pure and honest wit. Gallicisms and risque situations are foreign to this farce.
 That well known commedienne, Lottie Wilnams-salter, is the leading support to the stars. The other principal mem bers of the cast includes Beatrice Mo- Kenzie, late prima donna of the Cal houn Opera Company; Nellie Maskell formerly of Bradhurst's "Why Smith Left Home;" Iva Merlyn of the Casino forces; Estelle Gilbert, Charlotte Love, the Sisters Laurence, dancers; Lew H. Newoomb, William o'Day. the black faced comedian; Eddie Russell, Harry James, Samuel Mirfield and others. A promising feature of the production will be the music. The songs, dances and jokes introduced are all new and writ ten expressly for this play. The cos tuning is another feature to which the managers. Messrs. Broadhurst and Cur rie, call attention
The age-herald., 1901-09-05
UNNATURAL FLESH Reduced By Leaving Of Coffee and Using Postum Food Coffee.

T have used coffee many years; in fact, ever since was a child, until few months ago I became satisfied that it hurt me-caused the miserable drowsy feeling and the bloated condition of my body. I was very fieshy all the time. un- naturally fleshy.
 Since I left off drinking coffee and use Postum Food Coffee, the effect has been wonderful I feel like different person. Tn bloating has all gon am very much thinner and more natural in shape, have better appetite and do not feel sleepy and drowsy as before. I shall never use any more regular coffee.
 When I first tried Postum was not satisfied with 1t, but decided that the fault must be my own. for so many peo- pie used Postum and liked 1t that knew there was some trouble in my prepara- ton of 1t. so I examined the directions carefully and found that I should boil 1t long enough to bring out the flavor and the food value. When prepared it right, it was elegant and I am more than pleased with the delicious beverage I have for breakfast every morning" Mrs. E. M. Pope. 1l5s 23d St., Detroit. Mich.
The age-herald., 1901-09-05
 TITLE TO SITE DEFECTIVE.
Awarding of Contract for Hillman
 Hospital Delayed.

The contract for the erection of the Hillman Hospital building will not be let until after September 12. The delay in the matter is occasioned by some defect in the title to the Cox property bought by the association as a site.
 The Cox lot Is at the corner of Avenue and Twentieth street. and is one of the largest in the city situated in so promi- nent place. The purchase of it by the association was made several weeks ago. but on advice of attorneys the formal transfer has not yet been made. It is claimed that on account of a mortgage the sale of the property must be made at public auction. It has, therefore, been determined that such action should be taken and the date therefor has been named.
 When the sale Is made the association will secure a formal transfer of the property. Immediately after this is ac- complshed the architects, T. M. Walter & Ullman, will open bids and let the con- tract for the erection of the building, the plans for which have been completed.
The age-herald., 1901-09-05

committee reported a resolution instruct ing the judiciary committee to prepare an ordinance making 1t a violation of contract for the Birmingham Water Works Company to charge extra for wa ter for sprinkling purposes Adopted.
 Alderman Jones introduced a reso1u- tion, making the entire city subject to the pound law with the exception of the Sixth Ward. There were so many objec- tions that 1t was withdrawn, and one placing the Ninth Ward within the pound limits was adopted
 Chairman Ward of the miscellaneous committee reported favorably a petition from William Wise & Co.,, to be allowed to conduct wholesale and retail liquor business at 313 and 315 Nineteenth street notth.
 The park committee reported a reso- lution authorizing the employment of a park superintendent at a salary of $S5. Referred to finance committee.
 petition for the removal of the sa> loon at First avenue and Eighth street was referred to the miscellaneous com. mittee.
 8. L. Weaver was allowed $20 for ser vices in the Inferior Court. Chairman Ward of the miscellaneous committee presented a letter from Meat Inspector Fleming, saying that the Ham, mond Packing Company had refused to pay fees on car of meat It is supposed to be a test case, and was referred to the judiciary committee
 The council adjourned to meet at 2:3O o'clock Friday afternoon.
The age-herald., 1901-09-05
OIL STRUCK IN
 A CORDOYA WELL
Houghton Company Believed to Have Found Fortune in
 Walker County
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A vein of petroleum oil was struck yes- terday at noon by workmen of the Houghton oil Company. who are work ing at Cordova in Walker County. The oil was found at a depth of 119o. feet. The quantity found was small, but the indications are considered promising.
 Great excitement was created and many persons flocked to the well. Some ex- pected to see a great gusher but only to the surface. The oil is located in a vein of sand ten feet in depth and is of a dark color. It Is very thick and was forced to the surface by use of wash ing we'll hydraulic ally. Below the ten foot vein the signs of oil disappear.
 The drillers who are working the well assert that they will find workable oil, but that a new well will probably have to be drilled They believe the vein struck yesterday was merely the edge of a district that will prove almost as rich as the famous Beaumont, Texas, re-
 
 a short time another well will be drilled.
 Mrs. Houghton, one of the largest stockholders of the Houghton oil Com pany, returned to Birmingham from Cordova yesterday afternoon. With her she brought quantity of oil which has been pronounced as good as that of the Texas gushers. In speaking of the find vasterdaV she said.
 T am confident that we are drilling at the proper place and that rich vein of oil will be struck. It is my opinion that the present vein is the edge of a large and flowing pond of oil. I have instructed the driliefs to continue at this we'll at the rate of five or six feet per day. In case a larger quantity of oil Is not found in a short time I will have another we'll drilled. The oil found Is of good quality and I am satisfied could be used excellently for fuel pur- poses"
 Mrs. Houghton formerly resided in Pennsylvania. Her husband is connect ed with the Republic Iron and Steel Com pany's plant at Thomas and they reside there.