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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-24

tFrom the London Teegraph)
Upon the grey background Of London in
the mist was painted, with rapid and
glowing touches, one OF the scenes of cen
turtles, and a picture animated at once
wi III such actual life and antique meaning
as must carry the imagination Of men far
back into the glorious past. With the her
aldic pomp and proud trumpeting and
great acclaim OF the stirring and signiG-
cant spectacle, which the opening pages
of future histories of the twentieth cen
fury win record in all its color and group
ing Edward VII was proclaimed abroad
in his vast capital as King and Emperor.
No works can be addressed TO HIM so
well-befitting the hearty homage Of his
subjects near and far as those which were
dedicated to the Queen Mother Of we'll
beloved and high memory by the chief
singer of her reign.
In that modest Office upon earth" to
which he has succeeded. may he rule us
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-24

President Langdon's prayer is an Incl
dent which stands out impressiyely
through the years. thousand men pa
raded at O'Clock on the Common the
night of June 16. 1775. They carried pro-
visions for twenty-four hours. and all lie
entrenchng tools in the Cambridge camp
Col. William Prescott took command. AT
a signal, amid profound silence, President
Langdon, standing upon the steps of the
Holmes mansion, the headquarters OF the
Committee Of Public Safety, offered an
earnest prayer for the success of the pat
riots. He closed as follows: Go with
them, o our Father, keep them as in The
hollow Of Thy hand, cover them with Thy
protecting care, and bring them back 10
US victorious" The next morning the i'm
mortal Entertainments on Bunker Hill 81
lently faced the British troops in Boston.
Washington. heartened by the conduct
OF the Americans in this battle. arrived
in Cambridge early in July to find more
than 5000 militia encamped on Cambridge
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-24
THE RIGGS NATIONAL BANK.

of
is
sic in design and up to date in feature The Riggs institution
distinction
financial Washington o a centur
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-24
MEMORIES OF CAMBRIDGE
Incidents of the Opening Days of
the Revolution.

The Impassicncd Hnrnnguc of james
Oils Calling Upon Harvard College
Students to Resist Oppression-old
Landmarks StiIl Existing Prcsi-
dent Langdon's Famous Prayer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09

y a city, town or village In all North Texas
that has not experienced an unusually
large building era since March All kinds
OF houses have been constructed. and all
kinds OF material have been used The
labor OF skilled artisans has been scarce
brickayers, stonemnsuns and others having
been able to get almost any wages they
asked for The approach Of winter has
taken the edge OF the boon" somewhat
but unusual activity stu prevails and Is
expected TO continue.
David H. Lindsay Of Dallas. one Of the
most prominent stone contractors Of the
State, said today. There has been more
building In Texas this year than | have
known In the twenty years OF my resi-.
dence in the State More buildings have
gone up. more buildings are IN course OF
construction and labor has been scarccr
than anybody had expected. They have
kept me moving from Eastland 90 Marshall.
and from Waco 20 Denison. AZ times 10
was next 10 impossible to get skilled labor
few months since anybody WHO could
lay bricks commanded 81 per day aud very
few of them were to be had at that cost.
The good part Of the whole matter is that
the building boom Is here TO STAY. ! look
for even greater activity IN our lines of
business next spring. GRIND old Texas
never took such strides In the building
line and in an industrial way as she Is
making now
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
GREER COUNTY BALANCE.
THE STATE HAS ASKED FOR WHAT
is DUE TO HER.
II It Is Found That the Large Balance
Claimed Is Correct, II Will Be Paid
Under Recent Act Of Congress.

Austin. Texas, November s-The attor.
ney generals department. today forwarded
80 Washington, d. c., the petition and ex-
hbit of the State in the matter of re-
ceipts and expenditures from and on ac-
count OF Greer county.
II goes to the department OF the interior
and shows the amount OF money Texas
paid out in that county for school pur-
poses and enforcing the law when Greer
county was part OF her domain.
The total amount OF money due the State
on claims OF this character is S34, 600 80
This claim is fled in accordance with an
act of congress requiring Texas to show the
amount of money Greer county paid into
the State treasury and what Texas paid
out In Greer county, This claim Will be
audited ana IL found correct the amount
VIII be paid
The amount Of money the State paid
out for school purposes FOR the years 1888
20 1896, inclusive, was $40, S51, 90.
The cost OF maintenance of patients from
Greer county treated in the North Texas
insane asylum, was $500 o. Amount of
fees paid officers and witnesses In felony
cases In Greer county was Sl3,044 so. Cost
apportioned 10 Greer county for each year,
on a basis of proportion Of polls, SIP, 25O.0l.
Amount paid district attorneys. 5000. SIS.
Amount paid district judges. $500. Total
amount paid out by the State, SIS, 800. 50.
Total amount received by the State from
Greer county was S54003 50 leaving a bal.
ance due Texas Of $4,000. so.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09

aoyAl BAKING POWDER CO.. 100 WILLIAM ST. NEW YORK.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
Ropinu Contest.

Lockhart Texas, November S.-The great
roping contest yesterday was witnessed by
an immense crowd from far and near, and
as an attraction was q decided success.
Large numbers were present from adjoin-
Ing counties, and the Lockhart city band
discoursed fine music during the exercises
The prizes were awarded as follows: First
prize to Bruce Harris Of Fentrlss; time ~
seconds. Second prize TO Fred Scott OF
Hays county; time Gii5 seconds. Third
prize to James Cardwell Of Lockhart; time
62h seconds. Fourth prize 70 Fred Neeley
Of Caldwell county; time % seconds. Firth
prIza 10 George Brock of Lockhart time ga
seconds. sixth prize to Clifton Magee OF
Lockhart; time 69iA seconds Several minor
orizes were awarded. Everything passed
on satisfactorily aud the occasion was an
ENJOYABLE one.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
scHoLARsHlP COMPETITION.
The Georgia School OF Technology anc
What It Offers

The Georgia School OF Technology and
What It Offers.
The immediate success Of the graduates
Of this Institution, and its extensive and
varied courses in mechanical, electrical,
c.vil and textile engineering, and in en-
cheering chemistry, are not only attract
ing the attention OF boys desiring tech
meal training, but gain the interest and
patronage of graduates Of other institu-
lions A special scholarship competition,
limited 10 no section OF the country takes
place December 30, 1901, The winner viii
have his expenses paid TIL graduation.
Students are admitted at any time during
the year on entrance examinations of mod
crate advancement.
The equipment of shops, laboratories, tex
tile school and scientific departments Is e1-
tensiye and thoroughly modern. Well
equipped dormitories, gymnasium, choice
library and u campus specially designed
for field athletics combine In making the
students life profitable and pleasant.
Every Southern State, other States and
Mexico are represented In the corps Of
over 400 students.
For fully Illustrated catalogue, giving
particulars of the scholarship, entrance and
examinations and very moderate expenses
for all students, address Lyman Hall, pres
ident, Atlanta, Ga
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
Tie CENTRAL TEXAS FAlR.
The Closna and the Awarding OF the
Prizes


Bryan, Texas November The first
session of the Central Texas fair closed to.
day, a glorious success in every particular
and worthy the jealous labors Of its pro-
moters Notwithstanding scattering clouds
and an occasional sprinkle, the attendance
today was better than Yesterday
The FIRST thing on the program was The
stock exhibit, after which Prof. Baldwin,
the man of the clouds, made his second
balloon ascension here. In descending his
parachute swung him into wire fence,
llnicting a number Of painful scratches
Next was the horse show, which was N
deed beautiful exhibition OF equestrl II
loveliness
In the ladies' riding contest there were
three entries, Miss Leake of NavasOta tax
ing the blue ribbon and Mrs DanSby Of
Bryan the red.
In the .gentlemens driving contest there
were Ave entries, Mr.. Patour of Navasota
taking the blue ribbon and Mr.. Camp Of
the same place the red.
There were eight entries In the gentle
mems riding contest, the blue ribbon going
to Nathan Stapp and the red to Tom Sims.
There were more than two dozen en-
tries IN the baby show, and the interest
was intense. The trl)ets OF Mr. and Mrs.
w. L. Guuter of Madisonville were the
chief attraction. The numerous premiums
were awarded amid the smiles aud frowns
Of the fortunate and less fortunate.
Prof Baldwin made his third ascension
at o'clock y. m.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09

East Texas conference. who has lost his
s,',i iaporing TOT Christ and TO whom the
Nacogdoches, Texas, November s.-The
Colored Methodist Texas annual confer.
ence' ishop j. A. Beebee Of North caro-.
Ina presiding, third day in session. spent
the day in hearing reports Of the minis.
tsrs from different parts Of the state and
port was rendered and the financial CON.
dltlon OF the different charges with few
exceptions was good Az"
Key L. II. Phillips. editor Of the Chris
ored Methodist Episcopal church. published
at Jackson Tenn, arrived today md gave
tne conference report of his manage
ment Of the organ.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
RATES FOB TELEPHONES.
Dallas Wants Them Cut Without De-
strovino the Monopoly

SlTONlflu lHG HlOTppOiy'
Dallas, Texas, November S--The city au-
thorlties of Dallas and the representatives,
OF the Southwestern Telephone company
are having wordy war over the telephone
rate question. The controversy Is waxing
warm and all Dallas Is Interested In tus
outcome. Months ago 4 essrs. Aubrey and
Campbell of San ArtoniO asked the council
for a franchise under which 10 operate n
new telephone system In Dallas. No ma!
action on the petition has ever been taken
and the question is stiu hanging IRE.
The commission has been investigating the
rates OF the SOuth'B stern company and
at next Mondays meeting of the council
viii recommend as follows;
at appears from the statement OF the
manager that the Southwestern Telegraph
and Telephone company Is only making
q per cent on its Investment and II would
seem from his statement as Its services
could not he reasonably reduced very much
II that Is all the company is making.
AT the same time we end that other
cities of the same. or comparatively same.
Size as Dallas iand we call attention 70
Houston) have somewhat lower rates, and
we are OF opinion that Dallas should have
similar rates TO other cities OF Ike size.
Another communication from the commits
sion TO the council Will he letter from
Mayor John H. Wooford of Houston.
Mayor Woolford has written Mayor Cabeil
that, before the establishment Of a rival
telephone system there the Southwestern
charged So for business and 81 for resi-
dence phones, The Citizens company
made rates which, they maintain, OF 81
for business and SO for residence phones.
The Southwestern's present rates, accord
ing TO Mayor Woolford. are So for business
hnuses. SO for business phones on party
lines, 50 for residence and $50 on Darty
line phones for residences. Mayor Wool
ford says the double system has entailed
some hardship because OF the fact that
they have to use both which means the
price Of both, but that a bigger service
naturally follows. He says both companies
are giving fiction.
Police Comm sioner Sullivan rs ardently
urging that o franchise be granted 20 Au-
brev & Campbell. Mayor Cnbell and Com
missioner Hi favor a reduction or the
Southwestern's rates. The council Is di
vlded. hut all saw something WI he done.
The Southwestern Is as much opposed 10
n reduction Of their rates as they are 10 a
rival and a warm fight Is anticipated The
Issue Is one IN which all Dallas and q con-
siderable portion Of North Texas feels In.
terested
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
M. E. CHURCH CONFERENCE.

# Important Meeting Beino Now in
Session at Nacoqdoches.
'acogaochcs. Texas, November THE
1as annual conference of the c. NJ +,
'rh convened pursuant to appointment.
'hpp ] A. Becbee being delayed, Rev.
p. Hawkins, presiding elder of the
uston district, was chosen president of
81 conference. The following ministers
SNered to their names; Rev. A. X Hawk
III presiding elder of the Houston dis
vs. a. j. Hall, b. ]. Houston, r. $,
ORG, 2, 5. Godby, j. w. Watkins, q. 6.
aE Mack simpson, William Westmore-
~ w: II. Lawson, A. H. Hughes. pre-
lns elder Of the Nacogdoches dis rict
hine' {. c. Lyon, Il. w. Henderson, y.
'ishop j. A. Beebee arrived today. He
s8elaSed by misconnection. The bishop
rs a very Interesting and timely lecture.
VI nearing his lecture. the following Wis
Fl were introduced to the conference and
Nf able addresses Rev. O. T. Worm0ck.
"a IL A. Carter, secretary Of the Ep-
fH League; Rev. G, F. Moore. presid-
flIer OF the Henderson district of the
FL IeXaS conference; Rev. L. Reed and
"a Affair Of the Missionary Baptist
TIN. KEY. DR.. C. II. Phillips. editor Of
III anst Ian Index, the official organ of
N z. church Of this city,
-, Blackman of Weatherford, Texas,
tXa Of the church extension board
LIN I, +. church; Rev. w. r. West
ne elder Of the Dallas district, We
IA conference; Rev. c. G. Oldam of the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
Chnrch Meetinas.

Beaumont, Texas, November S On sun
day afternoon at o'clock at the Methodist
church meeting for women viii he held,
ana all others who are interested in the
work of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation will be made welcome. The plan
for the organization viii be outlined and
the State work explained
At the same hour on sunday afternoon
q mectng for men will no conducted at the
oil exchange and j. Gnrv Burnett win be
the leader. Several speakers will he pres
ont and the work Of the association eX-
planned.
meeting of all the churches viii be held at
the Methodist church and short addresses
explaining the association work and the
plans for Beaumont will be mace. -Four
churches have agreed to attend the meet
ings.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
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z trial packages of a most remarkable
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
Residence at Brenham.

Brenham, rexas. November s.--The lire
department was called ont at O'Clock
Thr Sday morning and responded promptly,
clustering the time of night The Me.
chancS, who have a horse fer tlelr cart.
Nns the first to reach tho scene Of the
oonhagratlon, which was the tenement
house on East Noel street, the property OF
Mr.. T.. II. EHcrsberg, occupied by Kate
Parker, a coiored school teacher The
building was insured for 500 by Mr. Evers-
terg. The occupant carried $500 on the
contents, which Included a plano, and ait
of which was lost, the occupant not being
awakened In time to save anything, ouiy
escaping from the burning building in her
night clothes
he insurance will not much more than
half cover the loss Of the building
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
THE TEXAS FIRE RECORD.
Several Business Houses Were Burn
ed at ShelbyyiIIe.
THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN INcENDlARY.
The Business Portion OF Kirk. a Small
Town in Limestone County, Was
Also Wiped Out.

rimpson, Texas, November s Fire broke
sid Elinetms loss sG00O; Insured,
store at shelbyville and rapidly spread TO
Mrs Huutington's millinery store, Frank
huntineton's grocery store, and Hinklc
Etington's general merchandise. all being
consumed. Losses are about as follows:
S0tlon compress ct Mount Pleasant, Texas,
Mrs Huntington's house aud stock to-
tdl loss, value not known; insurance $500.
Frank Huntngton's loss was total, no in
surance.
liinkle Ellington saved about one-h half
his stock; no Insurance
w. D. Ellington owned the house oc.
cupied by Sid Ellington, loss S120O; 40 in
surauce.
Cause Of fire thought to be incendiary
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
JURY is HARD TO SECURE

In the Alexander Murder Case Now on
Trial at Dallas.
Dallas, Texas, November s.-The district
criminal court spent all day trying to get
jury 70 try c. H. Alexander for muir.
der, hut succeeded In getting only four
acceptable men out OF 300 examined.
Court adjourned until Monday morning to
give the sherlas department time to
summon more men from parts of the coun-
~ remote from Dallas, and who have
heard little or nothing Of the noted case
growing out Of the killing Of Major /. G..
kAn0le, In December, lsDs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09

Bertram, Texas. November 6-while com
ing from the barn last night Miss MoIlie
Taylor, the only daughter of MIR, w w.
Taylor. a prominent farmer who lives about
eight miles northeast or town. was at
screams brought her mother to her as.
distance The dog then turned upon her,
severely biting her. Efforts were made 10
Kill the dog, but Il escaped. Every effort
Is being made TO prevent hydrophobia tax
ing hold Of these unfortunate women.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
SENATOR BAlLEYs POSITION.
Is Not Takina Sides in the Controversy
Over Grazing Lands.

To the EDITOR OF Inc iost'
Washington. November 5.-Your Wash
ington correspondent in recent eomm1ni-
cation 10 yonr excellent paper makes 1t
appear that / am taking part In a per-
sonal contest between two prominent
Texas cattlemen over the grazing lands In
the Indian Territory My position In the
matter Is stated incorrectly; because both
of the gentlemen in question have been
my friends. and neither would expect me
10 take part In their private controversies
over nintter which might involve cues.
tion OF my public duty. have believed:
and still believe, that there Is enough land
ali the cattle owned by our Texas people
and now located on g. Believing this, l
have contended for such an apporuonment
zen OF Texas who now has cattle on that
reservation to carry them through the win
ter without serious loss. rms is my whole
have lnsistel dpon the department doing
Very respectfully J. W. balley.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
THE MASTER PLUMBERS.
Their Attorneys Have a Conference
With Attorney Generals Office.
WARRANTS FOR THE PENSIONERS ISSUED
Victims OF the Recent Shooting Are
Likely to Reeover--City Enjoined
From Buvino Old Water Plant.

Austin, Texas. November s.-several at
toneys representing the Master Plumbers
association had conference with Attor.
ney General Bell yesterday evening regard.
ing the antitrust suits which have been
filed by the State against the association.
Judge Bel Is out OF town and what took
place during the conference is not known.
The Office has nothing to give out on tha
subject
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
Asks for s2o.ooO pamaaes.

merchant here, fled suit this afternoon in
the district court against the Austin Rapid
company for $4,000 dam.
ages for causing the death Of Benjamin
Lawn the 4-ycOr-old son OF the plainiif.
The car ran over the little boy on July -,
1gD1
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
A Successful MEETING.

Rocklaud. Texas. November 7.-Rev. ]. S.
Burke. an evangelist from Rusk. Texas.
ably assisted by Rev j. T. Kirkpatrick.
pastor of the Methodist church here. have
netn conducting revival for the past
WE'VE Gays. II was one of the most src.
ccesStui meetings ever held at this place.
there being about twenty-five acccssions Ia
last night N''"s ''O'eu
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
Proiected RuildInn Win &C

Austin, Texas. November s-The san
Marcos Normal school board held a meet
ing here today, at which it was stated that
the intended building would cost too much
The plans and specifications will he gone
over again, and if the fact Is established
the board will readyertisc for new bids,
leaving out the proposed rear wing Of the
building,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
Jenninas. La, Rapidly Rebuilding

Jennings La. November s.-Very active
measures are being taken by the city coun-
eIl 10 procure water works here, which
are badly needed.
The rev temporary buildings are now
,,omplete and merchants, etc, are doing
business again. In SIX months Jennings
will never know she was ever IRE stricken.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
Painful Accident.

Austin Texas, November S. Louis Del
son the driver for the North Austin Hose
company, met with a painful accident
yesterday afternoon Just as he was start.
Ing for FIRE yesterday afternoon the col
lar on one Of the horses broke and Mr..
pclson was dragged under the hose wagon
and bis arm was badly Injured. and he
was otherwise badly bruised
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
win Be Located Riaht.

Austin, Texas. November S, -lnsurauce
Commissioner Johnson has returned from
Fort Worth where he attended the meet
ing OF the Agricultural and Mechanical
college directors for the purpose of select.
Ing site Tor the experimental station.
He says the meeting was entirely harmoni-
Gus, aud that all Of them had a good time.
he says the college is getting along riCely,
ana so fan as the selection of a site for
the station is concerned, 1t will be placed
in the rlEhi lnollitN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
onium Joint Raided.

Beaumont, Texas, November s.-City
Marshal Jim Stewart raided another opium
joint this noon and captured three China.
men and two negro women who were nit.
ting the pipe" together with complete
smoking outfit, which Is about th8 Earnst
collection Of the pipe hitter's art ever seen
in Beaumont.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-09
Disastrous Fire.

Groeslleeck. Texas, November s.-News
over the telephone has been received
from Kirk, a COT ntry village about four
teen miles from this place, stating tina
the business portion OF the town, with
phone office, was on last night consumed
by fire The amount of loss and insurance
not known.