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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26
Iso ~ on Al GaIveston.

Galveston, Texas. July 25.-1'he Galveston
Wharf company has received tank which
is to contain the supply Of oil for elevator
A, which will be operated by the use OF
oil for fuel istead OF coal as soon as the
apparatus for burning oil Is installed. The
Galveston Brewing company has also Sc,
cured a tank and will adopt the use OF oil
in the near future. Thus IL seems that
the leading concerns of the city are getting
ready TO reap the benefit of the East Texas
oil discoveries. In this connection 1t may
be stated that other large Enterprises may
be induced TO locate here on account OF
the cheapness of the fuel.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26
The Nacoadoches Eleld.

Nacogdoches, Texas, July 24-Mr. Sam
j. Thompson of Dallas is about ready to
commence well in the Nacogdoches o /
field for the Mammoth oil Mineral and
Land company, OF which Charles II. Alex
ander Is president Mr. Thompson mas MI
machinery and every equipment, togeth
with expert drillers, on the ground TO com.
mrnce turning wheels before the LIST
prOXimO.
tanned some leases In the oil region and
will move n rig from Beaumont and com
mcnce operations at once. The wells mat
Mr. Gaify will bore are In close proximity
TO the oil springs property and are In
faNOred locAIitY.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26
A New Houston oil COMPANY.

Austin. Texas. July %. The charter OF
the Chicago-Texas oil syndicate, with a
capital stock Of Sl,Oo0,oOO. was filed today
with the secretary of state. Houston Is
its place OF business. and the directors arc
w. { Moore of Liberty, S. r. Perryman,
o. C. Drew Sr, Houston; r A. Hun,
A. ~ Mcanor OF Chicago lis purpose Is
to prospect for oil and put In pipe lines,
Artesian OH company OF FL Paso: capital
stock 100000 Directors; J =. Ramsey
Webbrr a. G F0stcr, II d. Slater and
George Estes all Of FL Paso
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26

Beaumont, Texas, July 25.-The electric
car franchise from Beaumont 10 Port Ar
thur came up before the commissioners
court this morning snd although Il passed
County Judge O'Brlen claims that It Is
not legal and Of no effect. Commissioners
Johnson Kent and Best we're IN favor OF
granting the franchise. Judge O'Brien and
Cernnissioner Landrum opposed the meas
uTe but had Il went 10 vote the com
migsioners would have stood three 10 one
and Judge O'BrienS vote would not have
been necessary TO decLAe the matter A.
this juncture Judge O'Brien and Commits.
sioncr Iandrum left the room and the
court was without a quorum. The remain
ing commit ssioners, however, took vote
anyway and the franchise was passed with
out q dissenting voice II Ia not known
whether the railway company will make an
effort 10 make the franchise stick ~ not.
III 50 the matter Will In all probability be
left for the courts to decide.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26

90 deep and making good progress This
wei Is being watched with great interesi,
az ~ ~ more than mile from the oil wells
~ 1n4 mas passed several strata OF OIL and
a III u proves 70 be spoutcr II VIII be evil
uence ~ wide field here
me Great Western company has succeed
ga ln removing the detached pipe from
tn sn well and have resumed drilling
The Sour Lake OIL company has their
arll at work. but on account OF the very
large casing used the progress Is slow.
Inc Guney company's we'll l. at a stand.
sun, nut IL Is believed that negotiations
now pending will result In n compromise
az an early date. after which the well will
be finished at once.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26
Canal COMPLETED.

Beaumont. Texas, July 25.-rhe esuai
which the Reliance Lumber company be-
gan constructing above its mill several
weeks ago has been completed, This water
way connects the Neches river with Brakes
BAYOU aud was cut so as 10 give nayiga-
ton access to the bayou above the Rel.
ance without disturbing bridges and
rad buih across the bayou The canal
Is sufficiently wide and deep 70 noat the
heaviest draft bafges and tugs that now
nlNgsts tbs river, and VIII prove great
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26
BIG BUSINESS in DRILLERS
SEVERAL THOUSAND SHARES SOLD
ON THE OIL EXCHANGE.
Garrick Advanced Several Cents per
Share-Drummers' Offered at
Lower Prices-The Sales.

There was big business In Drillers on
the Houston oil and Stock Exchange YES.
terday, 1900 shares being sold at prices
ranging from 81 to 6i9 cents. This was
a decline of u to &c from Wednesdays
record, but considering the large amount
of stock offered the market held up remark
ably well. At the close 6% was bid and
6& asked.
Garrick advanced several cents II was
offered Wednesday at 20 cents and the
highest bid was 10. Yesterday sales were
made at 20 to % cents and the aual bid
was "a cents.
Gober, which has been steadily advancing
for several days, sold at 10 cents yesterday.
1t was bought early in the week at
cents.
Drummers stock, for which - cents was
bid Wednesday, was offered at AZ cents
yesterday. The highest bid was 81 cents
Grace did not hold ttie advance recorded
on that stock Wednesday. 1t was offered
at AS yesterday and 31s was the highest
bid.
There was very active bidding on nearly
the entire list yesterday. Buying and sell
ing orders are Increasing daily and brokers
believe that business on the exchange will
soon be on large scale.
The prices bid and asked yesterday and
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26
cAlcAeo-TExAs OIL co.
Another Strong Company Win Make
Houston Headquarters.


Houston Headquarters
Houston is to have the headquarters
OF another big oil company. The charter
OF the Chlcago-Texas OH syndicate was
fled at Austin yesterday. The capital stock
OF the company is s1.ooo,ooo and, It's In.
corporators are Perry a; Hull and Anson
Meanor. Chicago, and Walter c. Moore
sam Il. Perryman and o. c, Drew, Hous-
ton. s,.,
Ton Heights and Will begin drilling there
at once. 1t also owns very valuable OF
lands around Sour Lake, Saratoga and
Elsewhere I'M Hardin and Jefferson eoun-
ties. and in various other counties In
pexas In all about 800 acres OF Oil lanas.
The syndicate proposes TO develop AL Us
property and to secure all necessary faclll-
Ties Tor marketing oil
Officers OF the company Will be elected At
neetinc to be held IN Houston today.
The gentlemen in the organization are
such as 70 insure. a strong managsnTfn l -
ans.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26
striks Al Damon Reported.

Galveston. Texas, July 25.-Dr. weiseger
arrlved in the city today and reports that
IN has heen struck At the Herndon, well
In the southwest portion Of Damon n,I,n M" ,nI
~ rtlnued and Il Is expected that the
well viii become gusher in short time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26
Injunction snit on Trial.

Beaumont, Texas, July 25.-This after
noon the injunction suit Of the Texas ana
New Orleans Railroad company against the
TexHrkana ana Fort Smith rond, which
was POSTPONED last week on account Of
the sickness OF Attorney Hal Greer was
again taken up and Is now being tried ~
h.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26
Road Bonds 10 Be Issued.

Beaumont, Texas July 25.-'rhe commits
slons court has ordered the Issuing OF the
$4,000 road bonds. Judge oBrien says
the county will buy its own bonds aud will
nike the entire amount The bonds are
I'm shares OF 500 each, for forty years,
rpdeemable after i've years and bear Inter
est at the rate Of . per cent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26
MAJ started on AnaIeton WeII.

Angleton, Texas, July 24.-The drilling
on the Brazos Valley on company's well
rafa ~ aboui 100 feet day IN iications
Of oil have been struck according 10 The
statement Of the drillefs-. The, New 4ork
and Texas land o; S1npn ~ SeE wv we eek
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26
A FIND NEAR TIMPsoN.

The Oil Is Very Clear and Appears to
Be in Quantity.
Timpson. Texas, July %. The Attoyac
Oil and Mining company have discovered
on tract Of land thirteen miles from this
place some OF the finest specimens of oil
vet found in the Texas fields. II is almost
MS clear as refined oil and burns well. II
Is creating considerable excitement The
flow Is from a spring at the foot of blum
and shows evidence OF considerable guam
tty.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26
penlson Street sprinkIed.

Denison, Texas, July 25.-The main husi-
ness thoroughfare Of the city was sprinkied
with oil today ana the practice VIII be
continued TIN oughout the summer. II locks
ss ~ The experiment was a perfect scheme
"a 80 eivIn,y great satisfaction. The dust
his summer has been the worst ever
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26

Beaumont, Texas, July 25.-At the resi-
dence OF Mr. II. Bickford on College street,
MIR. David NJ. CANAL and Miss Steln May
Bickford were last night united In mar
rlage. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. James A. Smart In the presence
OF the relatives and ultimate friends OF
the contracting parties.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26

Several days ago the Santa Fe railroad
decided to experiment with Beaumont oil
In creosoting ties and timbers. II was de-
termned to have the experiment made
at Beaumont. and to this end the railroad
company placed an order with the Interna.
tional Crcosotlng and Contracting company
Tor 5000 yellow pine ties to he trpafcd
with beaumont oil The creosotine com
pany accepted the order. conditioned that
oplecuon to the use of the oil was not
made by the insurance companies. The in
surance companies protested and the OK.
pertinent has been necessarily deferred
speaking of the matter. Manager Byrnes
SAYS there Is absolutely no danger in
using Beaumont oil in the ereosoting cynn
ders, and after the insurance coinpnnies
look into the proposition he is of the oDiu
lon that they will withdraw their obiec
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26
THE SOUR LAKE FIELD.

Hartman Company Drill Win Reach OIL
Sand in Few Days.
sour Lake. Texas. July 25.-Uniess some
accident happens the Hanman OIL com
pany.s web here wiii be down to the OIL
sands In q few days. 2as VEL 70 nnH Aseat
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26
HilIsboro 10 sodnkIe with on.

Hlnsboro. Texas. July 24.-The dust has
beeome almost uncomfortable here because
- he drouth and because the stree
ST sprinkler threw M his , t1so ana ma bousht
slia "a LOADS Of oil. which win be put on
the streets tomorrow
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-26

convenience to tho International Creosoting
company. which gete the crater portion
OF Its creosoting oil by barges The dredge
tina, cuts the channel Is now widening the
bayou at the creosotlng company's wharves.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-25

much for the mel. Their bushy,
long hair, and thei, baggy trousers.
and their ridiculous hats, and the
girls with boomers on wheels! Oh,
| think they were anything but stylish.
The English neves wear bloomers.
will say that of them, although I'm no
Anglo-maniac. But did like London
Awfully dirty, but dWfully fascinating.
If England were as clean as Holland |
think I'd like it better than Holland,
because you can understand the Ian
guage; but they don't make any at
tempt with their vegetables, and
they don't use sweet potatoes; but
they certainly are great fighters, only
| think it is pity that the poor little
Dut-. Oh, here comes Miss Stan
dish. | promised to play shovel
board with her, so | must go. I've
been awfully pleased to talk about
the war with you-and the trip.
Awfully jolly to travel, don't you
think? Hello, you dear thing!
know you'll beat me all to pieces.
(To mel | really think that conversa-
ton is more intellectual than games.
You must tell me some more about
that horrd war tomorrow"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-25
In China.

The American claim of indemnity
against China Is $25,O0O,00O.
Japan accepts Russias assurances
regarding the occupation Of Man
churia.
British troops gave tournament OF
sports in the grounds Of the temple OF
Heaven at Pekin.
The United States made propo-
Bition to the powers to fix the Chinese
Indemnity at $20O,0O0,000.
Russia. II Is said has a separate
agreement with the Chinese governors
OF the Manchurian provinces.
A committee of foreign ministers de-
oided that China can raise $500, 600
for indemnity purposes without injur-
ing It's resources.
The Chinese minister conferred
with Secretary Hay about the exces'
sive demands on China by the powers,
The rebellion against the Chinese
IL gaining strength, The indemnity
claims Of the allied powers point to a
partition of China.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-25

teen organized to investigate vice has
reported that gambling and poolrooms
are being operated openly in violation
Of the law; ;A.t tn gambling spirit
has been developed to such an extent
as to beco-ne a menace to the com
runity. and th2t these resorts were
undoubtedly protected in their opera
uols by oidCeIs whose duty it was to
close them.
At Frankfort. Ind, a MCnon pas
5engor train was prevented from
crashing through a burning bridge
fifty feet high by Milo Hughes, an g.
year old boy. He remained on the
track until lie attracted the attention
Of the engineer, who brought the train
to a stop dozen feet from the bridge
Owing to the fact that over one
thousand carloads of last years
raisins are on hand, with a possible
market for only one-third of that
amount before the new crop comes in,
the directors of the Raisin Growers
association have resolved to cut the
price temporarily to 8 cents a pound
for seeding purposes.
At WhitesburG, KY two men were
killed and two wounded in fight
boteen Sheriff John w Wright and
his deputies on one side and the
dcspcraGocs who robbed and murdered
aged Mrs. Jermima Hall and her son
on the other. The fight occurred in
the mountain top, between Boone's
fork and Milestone creek, H..
At Oil City, Pa, five masked men
drove to the residence of Z. Harris,
a wealthy business man, where they
forced an entrance and bound and
gagged the Inmates Of the house, con
sigting Of Harris, his wife and an In
dian servant. The robbers forced
open safe and secured $500 in cash,
two watches and some jewelry.
The fifth business session Of the
conference Of the reorgan!Zc1 Church
of Latter Day Saints was held at
independence, Mo. Elder Hill of the
Hedriclite church, is in consultation
with members of the conference rela-
tive to the temple lot famous in
revelation of the early church, a
magnificent temple is to be erected.
At indianapolis the movement to-
ward erecting a monument to the
memory of General Benjamin Harri-
son has been revived by Senator Fair
banks, who will lead the list of sub
scriptions with a contribution Of
81 900. General John W. Foster, who
was secretary of state during the Har-
rison administration, will also con
tribute 81, 900.
John d. Sargent, at one time 3
partner Of Robert Ray Hamilton, the
wealthy young clubman of New York,
who was drowned in Snake river.
Wyoming, in 1891, has filed suit
against D. C. Nowlin, William L.
Simpson and John flanagan, prom
inent citizens, for damages to the
amount of $4,000 for alleged persecu.
tion and defamation of character.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-25

snanish.Amerlean Islands.

Porto Ricans have modified their
demands for revision Of the Hollanher
excise tax bill
The courtmartial to try men M
plicated in alleged commissary thctts
at Manila began work.
Aguinaldo Is said to have completed
his manifesto, in which he advises the
Filipinos to surrender.
The Cuban constitutional conVen'
tion. by a vote of Is to 10, declared
AGAINST the Plat amendment.
The Cuban constitutional convention
appointed a commission Of five to con
fer with President Mckinley.
A Filipino convicted Of guerrilla
methods and sentenced to death was
freed by General Lloyd Wheaton.
Former insurgent General Delgardo
was appointed civil governor of lloilo
and Lieutenant Thompson treasurer.
The English owner of a Luzon rall-
wav presented claim for $2,3OO,OOO
damage done to the line during the
Filipino war.
Accounts of the Philippine postal
service are reported IN an unsatls'
factory condition by special auditor
who has been investigating.
Rear-Admiral Sampson, paid $8,305
last month as bounty on account OF
Santiago, was awarded 1880 for ser
vices at Manzanilol and Nipa bay
Wenceslao Borda, Porto Rican com
mis- yioner, who is in New York, hatly
denie. the statements of GOV. &. ii.
Allen concerning the prosperity of the
island.
Many senators and representatives
declared II Cuban convention remain
ed firm in the rejection OF the Platt
amendment It would mean the annex
alton of the island The action at
Havana may be withdrawn when the
islanders find the United States Will
not modify the terms. The president
is unable to change the present pro
posas.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-25

The decrease Of salmon In Alaskan
waters will be investigated,
w. H. Chamberlain, assistant com.
missioner of patents, resigned.
George Croker of San Francisco
made 100000 in 10 days on RAILROAD
stocks,
Postofllco ut Washington Ind, was
robbed of stamps and money; loss
10000,
Benjamin Sparrow of Delavin, ILL.,,
was killed by being thrown from n
stalk rake.
John Il. Moighan, farmer, near
Darlington, Wis, and leader IN the
lynching of Siebolt in 1891 hanged
himself
Maryland republicans are TO educate
illiterate negroes to prevent their dis
franchisemont,
A man at Quincy H., accidentally
ignited a cclluloid collar and was
fatally burned
Col Wallace +, Randolph, first artil
lery, has been appointed chief of the
artillery corps.
James Millillan of Decatur, Ill.
gave 100000 to the Cumberland Pres
byteran synod,
G.. N. Gregory OF Madison, Wis
accepted the deanship of the Iowa uni
versity law school.
The Conger Lumber Company's
sawmill with its contents, was burned
at Parry Sound, Ont. Two hundred
and fifty men will be thrown out o.
employment. Loss $4,000
A son of the late Senator Brice was
sentenced to jail for contempt OF
court in New York
Mrs Emma d. Holt of kenosha
died at the residence of her daughter
in Bonneville, Miss
Admiral Hichborn denied that he
opposes the marriage of his daughte'
TO James G. Blaine, Jr.
The first cables for the new East
river bridge, New York, were sue
cessfully drawn across the river.
Carl Marsh, an old settler of Logar
county, ILL.,, set fire TO his house II
Harrisburg and burned 70 death
The United States supreme cour
decided that the war revenue tax OF
export bills of lading are Illegal
Democrats named James h. Rick
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-25
COMPARISON OF POWER.
How Much Force il Necessary to Run
an Ocean Liner.

In the problem of the application of
motive power to transportation as
form of production in the sense that
it increases the value or utility of
product, the significance of the de-
velopment of motive power trans
cends almost any other consideration.
A somewhat impressive example can
be derived from the rough calculation
of the meaning that would attach to a
transatlantic liner with a 10000
horse power engine were that engine
to be replaced by 10000 horse power
of human muscles. To run night and
day there would have to be three re-
alys of men at the treadmill or other
appliance which would be used. Each
eight hour shift at each 10000 horse
power engine would be 100000 men,
or 100000 men for the two engines.
Three shifts of 100000 men would
give below decks a population of a
city of second grade. If the problem,
moreover were put in the form of
high speed transportation, such as is
represented by the locomotive con-
dition it disappears practically in the
field of the le.-Engineering
Magazine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-25
About the Beers.

Deaths at Cape Town from the
rlague thus far number 1856.
british troops under General Plumer
have occupied Petersburg in the
Tfansvaal,
Former President Stoyn Of the
Orange Free State advised the beers
to surrender.
General French and 500 British
troops are reported captured by beers.
1t is rumored that peace negotiations
are under way,
The United states circuit judge at
New Orleans dismissed the petition
brought by the beers against the
shipment of mules to the British In
south Africa.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-25
CHICAGO SKY SCRAPERS.
life Within Such Structure Makes
it a City in Itself.

From the historical fact that the
ground on which one of Chicago's
representative tall buildings now
stands was formerly occupied by such
rattletrap affairs that it was known
the city over as the "Rookery' by the
capitalist who secured the land from
the city on a ground rent of ninety
nine years. 1t Is a building which
will compare very favorably with any
in the United States, although 1t was
one of the first high Office buildings.
1t is recognized from its location, his.
tory and associations as probably the
most desirable building in Chicago,
and as it can hold only certain mum
Der of people, tenants have to pay
probably the highest rent charged by
any of the buildings in the city There
are 5000 people in the building. It's
cost was about $1SOO,O0O, and from its
inception to the present time it has
never paid its owners less than - per
cent. on their investment, which
makes it rather a profitable one for
them,
There are ten passenger elevators,
or lifts, and one freight elevator, and
the check which has been kept upon
the number of people riding in them
at different times shows that as many
as 22,O0G and $4,000 per day have been
carried. OF course that number does
not represent different individuals,
but the number of passengers car
ried, Everyone living about the first
story probably takes four rides day,
in addition to which there are bust
ness visits between the officers and
people coming to see the occupants.
The Rookery" is a town within 1t.
self. 1t has in the basement it's own
electrical service, 1t has it's own car
penters, its own painters, it's own
plumbers, and every mechanic neces-
sary is employed in the building per
manently. They start from the roof
and work down to the ground as regu-
larry as the years roll on. By the
time they reach the ground itself, or
the basement, the top of the build.
ing is in a condition to need their
work once more, and they repeat the
process. so that the building, after its
twelve or thirteen years Of life, is
! practically as good as 1t was on the
| day it was built-Cassier's Magazine
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-25
Sahara Invaded by the Automobile.

The automobile is shortly to make
its entrance into the Sahara. The ar
rival of two machines, belonging re-
spectively to Baron Joseph Pierre and
Baron Crawhez and driven by their
owners made q great sensation
recently at Laghouat. The travellers
left Dfelfa at l o'clock. In spite of
the deplorable condition of the road
they arrived at Lagbouat in about
eight hours, The natives whom they
passed on the route appeared Doth
frightened and surprised and ran
away shouting. They are the devils
machines. LA Congo Beige
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-25
Ginseng.

A Kentucky farmer claims to have
succeeded in cultiyating ginseng. In
early times the plant grew abundantly
in the forests of central and southern
Indiana. and was extensively gathered
for medicinal purposes, being largely
exported to China. 1t is still found III
some localities, but in limited quaint
ties. Its preparation or cultivation
was supposed to be impossible.