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remedy that is, higher assessments in
the hands Of the people of Houston. /
would like very much to inform Mr. Free
land and others who may not know, that
the vacant lots IN Houston, or at least 80
per cent OF them, are assessed for just as
much as the adjoining lots which have i'm,
provements. And this Is rot all, there
are thousands of vacant lots In the city
of Houston which pay taxes on a higher
' aluc than they can he sold for; yet this
condition has rot tmproIed matters as Mr.
Freeland's letter woud make one believe
1t should.
Aside from the fact that nearly every
hide bouLd speculator who acquired n IT.
tie money, at once proceeds 10 do pawn
brokers' business without a license. we
have a situation here that Is hard to over
come, viz; Our public buildings are 10
Gated too close together this In a great
measure contracts business In rather
small territory ana since our proportion
Of married men actively engaged In bust
ness is less thon that of either Dallas or
San Antonio, it would seem but reasonable
TO expect the residue to put their money
into 6rst-class bus'ness houses, Oats and
residences. but they don't do It, and since
YOU have no legal right to compel them
why what's the use of pushing Illogical
propositions ANY old time that PROPOSE
lion comes before a married man of HouS.
ton unless il he "a loan, then a business
venture must show gigantic returns with
guarantee, and all enterprise promoters
should beIr his Ia mind, Yours
w. w. Thomas,
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A DAY IN THE COURTS.
Several Tracts Of Land Involved in a
Partition Suit.
NJ. +. spUpLNG VS.. J. A. DOwNEY
The Property Is Located in Harris, Colo
RADIO, Montgomery and Brazoria Conn-
tes---Dannages Are Demanded.

suit for partition and damages has
been aled in the district court styled Mar.
garet T. Squirting ct al vs.. John A. Dow
asy ct al The plaintiffs are Margaret
r. and John 7. Squirting Of Cook county,
III. The defendants, who are ali resi-
dents Of Harris county, are John A. Dow
nty, Harvey w. Downey, james II. Dow
ney, Ella Downey Harris Masterson, James
w Hansen and Conrad schwartz. The
petition states that the plaintiffs and the
defeRdants are the joint owners In rec
simple as tennnts in common OF large
list Of lands enumerated aud that the in
terest Of the plaintiffs consists Of an on,
diyiaed Onefourth. The property inNolYed
Ia the suit consists Of thlrty.sevcn lots 10
Houston Heights; one lot IN drummer, ~
OF the estimated YAiue OF $500; lots ~
block a. Of the SECOND ward, valued at
5000; gravel pit IN Colorado county; two
gold mines near Victor; one.haif Interest
Ia 800 acres in Montgomery county; iOJ
acres In Brazoria county, all of the esti
mated value Of $500; lots IN Felasco
valued AT $500 Plaintiffs sue for dam
ages In the sum OF $500 claiming rents
due them, and for partition OF the prop
arF
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THE OLD LIBERTY BELL.
It's Proposed Tour of the States Needs
Encouragement.
TEXAN ORIGINATED IDEA OF THE TRIP
A Suggestion that the State Be the
First to Take the Mat
ter Up.

There can be no doubt thnt the recent
Southern Industrial convention, held 10
Philadelphia, win result Ia inestimabe good
toward the commercial and Industrial De.
velopment Of the South, besides being the
medium through which very large pro,
portion Of the prejudice heretofore enter.
tanned IN that section in regard to social
and commercial conditions here was dissl
pated.
Prof II p Attwater, manager of tho
Southern Pacific Industrial exhibit at Hous,
ton, was one OF Texns foremost repre-,
scntatves In that convention, and he is
thoroughly enthused over the results thus
far apparent. Prof. Attwater says that
MIR. j. c. Crisp OF Beeyllle was one Of
the most active and most thoroughly prog,
ressiye Texans In the convention, which,
however, was the case with practically all
OF the Texas delegates. Mr. Crisp was
made a member of the committee on reso.
buttons and IN that capacity proved his
value In the convention. he having orig.
mated tie resolution favoring tour Of the
Stntes Of the Union to be made by the
Liberty he'll.
The idea was suggested to Nr Crisp by
the action Of Philadelphia with reference
TO the Charleston exposition which will
open In the South Carolina city next De
cember. Charleston mad a very strong
delegation ut the Philadelphia convention,
and the result was that the City of Broth,
erly Love subscribed "A magnificent sum Of
money to provide for It's representation at
/ the exposition IN Charleston. II was pro,
posed 10 include Ia the exhibit the old
| Liberty Bell, which is so dear to the
hearts Of all loyal and patriotic native cit
liens OF the United States aud this propo
siton suggested the idea to Mr.. Crisp that
inasmuch as the bell was going to be re
moved again A. would be Just as well to
have II escorted on tour through all the
Speaking Of the resolution, which, by
the way, was adopted without q dissent
Ing voice, Prof Attwater says; The
tour Of the Liberty Bell, as suggested In
Mr., Crisp's resolution could be made a
most Impressive and entertaining feature IL
the several Southern States would take
the matter up at once aud make move
to insure the proposed trip. II would be
/ better to take the proposition up imme
! diAteiy ana Texas being the first state
! ln the Union It would be IN the line OF
| tho eternal fitness Of things for the Lone
/ star state to take first action In regard
ii think an admirable plan for the re
ceptlon Of the bell In each State would be
for a party headed by the governor or his
| panylng the bell at the border of his respec'
| live State nnd escort II through until the
! guhernatorlal party from the next state
! would ht met and 10 whom the dear old
relic would then he transferred
However, the matter Of the heIIs re
could he arranged ut any time What
/ we should do now Is make some move for
the purpose of encouraging the trip pro
posed In Mr.. Crisp's resolution
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FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY MATTERS.
Proceedings IN the Case of w. j. Duhiu
Who Conducts a Sawn1iIl Bnsiness. =

Proceedings in the Case of w. J. Duhiu
Who Conducts a Sawmill Business.
In the Federal court Tor the Eastern dis.
triet Of Texas proceedings have been nled
In bankruptcy STYLED A. j. schnreman ct
al vs., w, J. puhg The papers In the
case We're yesterday referred TO Judge j
X Burnett, referee In bankruptcy, who
adiudged Duhig q bankrupt and appointed
Deputy Marshal Z. 4. borough Temporary
receiver.
In ills answer Mr. Duhg confesses bank.
ruptcy and attributes his Inability 70 meet
his obligations to a failure 10 secure a
written lease on the premises occupied BY
his saw mill, which is located at Nidline
switch on the line OF the Houston East
and West Texas railroad twenty miles ont
IRON Houston,
The schedule Of creditors foots IN
$86sla,33 wh.eA includes $1,000 due labor
aud $1,000 secured by liens The schedule
OF assets amounts to $500 of which $4,000
e Invested IN the SAW min and appliances.
s3Jep N tram roan and locomotives S10O0
IN lumber ANA $3.50 in commissary supplies
MIR Defough, the receiver, Is an eNperi.
enced saw MIL man, formerly of New
Rlrmngham. He Is now on tho ground and
VIII report In a few days whether The
plant ought 20 be operated OF seld,
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FIREMAN ED SHEA INJURED
BY A FALLING WALL AT lNMAN
PRESS FIRE.
Two Small Fires, One Total Loss, Oc-
cured During the Daylight
Hours of Yesterday.

Fireman Ed Shea, pl7eman in hose com.
pFny No. O. was severely injured by fall
ing wall during the progress OF the hre
which destroyed the Imam compress Fri
day afternoon. Fireman Shea was caught
by shower of falling brick He was
knocked down and for a brief intcrvai II
appeared that he would he buried alive in
the debris before he could be rescued. 10
received severe bruises about the hips
and back and some Commissions on the face
and about the head. He was reported rest
Ing easy yesterday and his condition IL not
regarded us serious, although his hurts are
very painful.
A colored employee Of the compress who
was at work near the crumbling wall was
caught by the same slide OF bricks aud
severely injured. His name could not be
Rscertained.
!, The hIemen worked az night long and
most of yesterday cNtinguShiug tho smould.
erlng embers Of the compress plant
= ~
Two small Ores comprise the record for
yesterday. The FIRST alarm was turned In
AZ ll;Oo a. m. from box No. 46. and tho
blaze was found TO be located at 1905 MI.
lam street in building owned by j. H.
Burnett and occupied by l.. Il. Brogdon
Tue IRE originated in a hue and was eX-
tinguished without damage,
Inc next alarm came trom box Ne. 90 at
l2;1O p. m. Tue burning building located
At 12,A German street Mas the property OF
G. Cglmore aud occupied by Amanda lIar-
rls, Damage To building was estimated at
5000 and to the contents SO The building
is valued at $500, the contents at $500:
insurance on the building $1,000.
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The Post will be found on sale al the
following places;
New orleans-st Charles hotel news
stand; I, +, Gessner. los 81. Charles
street.
New York Gity--Brentano's Union square.
Washington. ID, metropolitan hotel,
and Washington News Exchange.
Buffalo, ~ Y,-Buffalo Circulation Du.
reau
st. Louis, Mo.--Planters' hotel ana Union
station.
Los Angeles, cal-oliver & Harris. lo6
South Spring street
Denver, Colo.--The Stationer company
and Hamilton & Kendrick, 706 Seventeenth
street
Omaha, Neb,- Mergertb Stationery corr.
pany, 1908 Furman street.
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ReaI Estate Transfer-.

John Sims to Sarah A. Sims; 1s TO
sores X. Wilson league, other CON
sldergtmns ana OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
" j. Williamson to John Gorvey;
$50 acres Houston. and Texas Cen
tral RAILROAD grant. .,...,....... !,
peNas Saving aud Real Estate as
soclntiou 20 w. Rudersdorf; lot 1
tn bioek g. In Fifth ward place..
ii. ID. Taylor and sons CT nj to p.
q. Riesner; part Of lots aud 2,
sometimes known MS lots and 4.
IN block ...-..-.,........-. 10,
Frank Brooks to Charles j. Drew;
tract Of land In Harris county,.
Mary Lane Sargent to John Sargent;
aplt clam, west part or survey -
I. y. iiickox to J. II. Ainsworth:
lots 20, Il, % and 20, block s3, In
J. K. Ainsworth 10 Mary 4. Coward;
lots -. q, % and %, block SO, In
Omaha and south Texas Land com
pany 10 WilllHm Anderson; lot 4,
block -, u Houston Heights. -.
Cauoli NJ. Carter ia William Adder
son LOT 3. block 81, 10 Houston
Heights, good and valuable con
alteration.
Violet Wailace ct nj to George W.
Bohrer lots 4 and 8, block 81, In
Houston Heights other consldera-
tons aud .......... ....,..,...,..
W l. williamson TO G.. w. Hahl; 80
acres out OF the James Hamilton
survey. other considerations and.
John aud Nellie DE Courry TO Miss
Jennie Sullly1n; trRct OF land
out Of Lhe old Burnett Homestead
f II, Bailey 10 Beflug & Cortes
Hardware company; - acres out
Of the danes Strange league....
Thompson; lot 10, block 331, in
Pan G.io,'i L. Ka1afnan to p. u. Hoi.
owgy; G.s acres cut of the o.
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Lamps.

Decorated, with shade to
match, S5c; now. ,............ .6s
The S1.00 kind, now....... 80
The $1.50 kind. ...........$ 1920
The $500 kind, now........ 100
The $S.75 kind, now. ......... 800
The $500 kind, now. ........ 500
The $3.50 kind, now. $50
Piano Lamps, $3.50; now. 49,. 600
Piano Lamps, $1,000; now. 49,. 800
Piano Lamps, $500; now. 49,. 1900
Hall Lamps, $3.50; now...... 1,2o
Hall Lamps $500; now. ... 100
Hall Lamps, $3.50; now....... 2.ao
Hanging Lamps, $500; now. 1850
Hanging Lamps, $3.50; now. F.. 2,so
Hanging Lamps, $500; now 400
Hanging Lamps, $3.50; now. 600
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Mr., p. Mullane, who has been engaged at
the Cleveland compress for the past TWEEN.
ty-one years, has patented a cotton tie
which is now on exhibition on a B3s- pound
bale 81 cotton at the Cotton Exchange. Mr.
Mullane claims for this tie that II secures
the greatest possible amount OF density
that can be held hy any cotton tie and thar
he can tie on an average 100 bales per
hour.
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Glassware.
arge Fruit stands, soc;

Fine Large Fruit Stands, soc;
now Observation-Disclosures. 40
Cake Stand, SOC; now.... %
pitcher, 85c; now ,..... 90
6 Tumblers, 2Oc now. .16
Goblets, 3Sc; now.,...... 80
Oil cruet, 15c; now... .12
Apiece Set, 4Oc; now........ 80
Apiece Set, soc; now... 40
Apiece Set, 75c; now. ...... go
Lemonade Sets, $3.50; now. $3.50
Wine Sets, $1.OO; now....... 80
Mason Fruit Jars, pints, per
dozen ....-....'.........,.... so
Jelly Tumblers, per dozen. -. rs
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Mrs Mary gentry h MISS Lle SarrSGk
ton estate ~ r + wecns. ]. NJ Gerscn
for Mrs A. Gerson. p. NJ. Cranberry, Ma
III. Guertlhger for NJ S. Guerrlnger, A.
Hampe, Harris County Irrigation company
by J. Mclaughlin, Albert Chimene. c.
Chimene and s. Levi
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Analnst l4lnher Assessments.

~ THV FIWIIVI OF nv TWSIf
Houston, June 90 During the past few
weeks several communications have ap,
peared In yonr paper urging those who have
money "a wake up and put Il into business
and factory buildings Of ntst.ciass order,
also oil np the vacant lots about the city
with houses In today's ssue A. Freelaud,
writing from Waco, concludes with; 'This
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suite for District Courts.

Lucy smlth vs.. EllIah Smith divorce.
August Sanguinenetti VS.. Louisa San
gUinenetti divorce,
T. D. Thompson VS.. Ola n. Thompson;
divorce
Margaret n Squirting VS.. John A. Down
ey ct al; partition.
Florence d, Thompson VS., E. b. Thomp
son; divorce,
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EIsNenth CvII OIslriet court.

John william Murray VS.. Blake Dupree,
receiver, motion for new trial ovetruled;
Tim Anderson VS.. The New York gnd
Texas Steamship Company; motion for
new tr1Ri oyegruled, 20 which defendant
excerpts.
n. r. Farrell VS. c. J. Osche; general
and special exceptions contained I'm defend
ants answer overruled. 20 which defendant
eycepts; motion TO strike out petition
granted, and motion to strike out dlsclaim-
er dyerruled.
Thomas Cobb Vs. City OF Houston ct at;
plaintiff takes non-sCit.
Oscar Fillborg ct al VS.. John l.. Burrell;
continued TO make parties.
Hy. G. Black VS.. Blake Dupree, receiver,
ct al; continued TO make IL. H. Rice, re-
ceiver, party defendant.
w T. Scoheld W. Houston and Texas
Central Railway Company; continued gen
orally by agreement.
Mic Damico vs.. TeNRs and New Orleans
Railway Company leave, 10 plaintiff to his
second amended original petition,
j. J. Peterson vs.. Bering MBnufactur-
Ing Company; on trial.
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Marrlane LICENSES.

The following marriage licenses were
issued last weck
Charles Coleman and Martha Bell,
MI Willlam Edward Coyle and Miss
Catherine Ewing Masterson.
HMrlson = Fowler and Miss Martha
A. NornbrOskey.
August Schumacher and Miss Mary Buck.
quier.
q C Rlemann and Miss Penelope Al
N A. wydettes ana Miss Ruby Cecilia
Bgico Vineyard and Miss lillian Blu.
ford.
Isaac Green and Kate Bell
George w. Morgan and Mamie Sims
Ben Banks and Mrs MOllie Bum
Francis o. Roberts and Miss Lily Nor
rlson.
Leo u. David and Miss Stella Gllspln.
II. NJ. HENCE and Miss Annie Fuchs.
g c. woodward and Miss CHRISTMAS
O. W. McGowan and Mrs. ]. c. Dc Bolt
Edgar Thomas GIBBS and Mrs. Josephine
Thomas
I.aWgon u. Sanders and Miss Nellie
Scherfics.
Henry Cook and Miss Edyth l.. Thorn.
Ulysses p. Broussard and Miss Augusta
Lesner.
Jesse Brown and Matte Cook.
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Commissioned cnnrt.

The following tax payers are notified 70
appear before The board OF equalization
Adolph Carl, Miss Rosa Cannon. q. n.
Carl John Carpenter, Mrs r. A. Carr,
George Gostlck for Sallle Gostlok, ]. o.
Carr, Mrs. r. N. Carr, e. b. Estes for
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Charley Green, murdefi contlnued by de
PENDANT,
Maggie Thomas alias Cossley, assault to
murder; continued generally
Grand Jury presented four bills Of 10
dictment
Cases set for Monday Juno q; Y. A.
'Oden. murder: Charles Peresry, theft from
the person; George Jones, occupation ta4,
g. r. Saufer uuiaWfuly opening saloon
on election day; Lewis Cook, two casesh
aggravated assault and battery, Lewis
Cook threat "a take HE.
u Additional cases set for June term. Fri
Eav, Jane IS, "a Thomas burglars Harry
R,onley, burglary Harrison Fletcher alias
Harrison Comic theft (felonyli Tom De.
Nancy alias Boston Devgneyi robbery jesse
,Nlkersun usSuult to murder; Walter
Rogers. assault TO murder.
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Buildino Permits.

]. r. Wallace move house, Montgomery
avenue; $3.50
John Owens, roof. stephens street. $50
nu0, 500
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Miscellaneous.

Iron ToiletAstand, A pieces,
$l,5o; now ............. I.
S-gallon Cooler, s1.5O; now. ~
Stone Filter, $3.50; now. ,m
Pair Nickel Plated spittoons,
$100; now ....
Fern Dish. 75c; now. ......., a
S-piece Toilet Sets water car.
rier, slop jar and foot tub).
I.zo; now .......,........ I'M
Fine Onyx Top Table, $500;
ho" ''''.'''. '..,.......... Am
Fine oynx Top Table, $3.50;
Umbrella Stand, $2.25; now. ia
Alarm Clocks, soc; now. },
Table Mats, set az, 6Oc; now. a
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was Est dasf stencils, rubber stamps.
notary and lodge seals, metal checks, etc.
J. v. Love. 2205 Mechanic ST.. Galveston.
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PATRIcK's TRANsFER. PHONE Tss.
Heavy machinery and safes a speciality.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-03
GERMAN FINANCE AND TRADE.

Berlin. June 2-lt is a significant fact that the
announcement OF the withdrawal Of the allied
troops from China which the Boerse had long ex-
pected would give an impetus to business was al
most wholly without influence upon trading last
week Its only effect was 10 increase transactions
In Chinese loans at rising quotations
In all departments the Boerse had very bad
Week with lower quotations everywhere The
causes were the unsatisfactory reports from the
iron centres and the general Industrial situotio,
In addition 10 these factors the small offer made
by the Swiss Government for the stock Of tho
SWISS Northeastern Railway, preparatory To The
naturalization Of the line. against which the Ger
man Stockholders are vigorously protesting, had n
depressing effect
ne "eaaest spot In the market was the iron sec
ton. due chiefly to the fact that the quarterly, "a
port OF the Laura Works showed 49, COO marks less
earnings than the report for the corresnoDd,n,
period OF last year. The discOuraging comments or
the directors Increased the weakness of this de-
partment All iron shares fell Off the declines a.,
some. instances reaching seven points Tba pi-
IRON syndicate is trying to of price declines
ana is onerlng 10 make years extension 80 40
pVery on old contracts. provided customers pledre
New-York tribune., 1901-06-03

London. June 2-An indications point TO a ational
resumption OF business the London Stock Ex-
Change in the near future. There is reason why
this should have been delayed long as IT has,
except that London RECEIVERS slowly, and therefore
the effect of the recent panic has been a week
curing which transact have been decidedly dull
.seW-fork has continued sending higher prices and
,lese were marked up here in "A perfunctory fash
ION out actual business has been very small. Lead
Hhs cfltics now point that the material pros
pSc.s on the United States. which caused recent
eoNahce IN STOCKS are good ever, and that the
community OF interest Campaign that Is essential
10 the development of the American railway system
Is certain TO cause higher prices
London's Northern Pacific settlement is now nrac-
ncniiy complete and money is easy. Home rails are
ouii ana american securities offer the most at
tractive field for operation The depression in homs
New-York tribune., 1901-06-03

rails is due TO unfavorabe traffic reports recent
holiday period did not bring the traffic Improvement
expected. There Is considerable forebodng To
home rail dividends at the end of the year. The de-
cided ease I'm money due immense govern
mcnt disbursements. and there confident predc-
tions of an early reduction In the bank rate. The
government, however. owing to the large amounts
OF foreign money which might he withdrawn II
money oVersharpened, Is cautious.
ConsOs continue their downward tendency estab-
fishing their lowest record for the last years 1t
il said that large holders Of conSols have. been
unloading Recent news from South Africa. and the
slow. smOulderinE emhers apparent In that
country. check any material advance In these Sc
Curities
Rand mines. on the contrary. have advanced and
Argentipes looking the prospective unia-
cation of the national debt. The message of Presi-
dent Roca or the Argentine Republic has beeD very
favorably received.
1t is reported that Berlin is investing I'm Chinese
bonds owing to the clearing of the political uimos-
Dhere the Orient