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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-06-14

the tree-trunk; and even lit up the
tawny yellow of his skin. Instantly
the great beast showed his dislike of
the exposure by creeping farther on
among the branches. heralding the
move by a half-suppressed angry
snarl.
Vernon was glad of the moments
respite in which to think. He ar
gued that the lion would not venture
a leap direct to the ground-a
straight fall of 20 feet-but would
first descend the tree-trunk part way,
and then make his spring. He had
already taken his stand near the
lower end of the slanting tree, and
now he saw that the lion would be
forced to advance straight toward
him, which of course he would do
slowly, and thus give him his oppor-
tunity.
IF he only waits till the moon
light comes." thought Vernon, anx-
iously. For he knew that until the
moonlight touched the sights OF his
rifle there could be no certainty in
his aim; and to fire the shotgun at
that distance would be hazardous in
the extreme, while to advance into
the moonlight would be equally So,
for he could then be covered at one
spring from the panther's hiding
place.
"Only wait, only wait, old fellow!"
Vernon repeated to himself, with in
creasing anxiety, as the critical mo-
ment drew nearer.
But the panther was already creep
ing forward along the tree-trunk. As
he emerged from the partial shelter
he stopped, stood up his full height,
barred his teeth, and snarled a saw
age snarl of defiance. Vernon hadn't
realized before how big and terrible
he would look! For a moment he
almost wished they were back in the
cabin. Morton grasped him by the
| jacket at the back; and Duke
growled fierce, long, cultural
growl, while every bristle slong his
back stood erect.
The panther surveyed the scene with
calmness and elaboration calcu-
lated to unnerve any but the stead
| lest hand. He seemed to be weigh
ing the relative costs of retreating
and of advancing. Vernon was sud.
denly seized by strong temptation
to fire. But he knew that to miss
the right spot by so much as an inch
might be fatal-he dared not move
and the line of the moonlight on the
feet away! 1t was a trying moment
Then the panther began to ad
vance. He crolched and crept slowly
forward step by step, snarling anC
laying back his ears in an ugly man
ner, while he kept his wicked
cleaning eyes fixed steadily upon tn,
trio.
Vernon felt his flesh begin to creeI
and his nair to stiffen, and his hear
suddenly jumped and began pound
ing against the wall of his chest
"Fie!" he said to himself, clenchine
his teeth ard fists.
1t was over in an instant (Vernor
was really boy of splendid cour
age,) and his thoughts were again
fixed upon the business before him
and none too soonl
The panther had stopped. HI
crouched lower. The tip of his lonl
tail began to lash from side to side
his head was low and pushed ia
forward; his thin lips twitched nery
ously, and his huge claws dug int
the bark. Vernon did not need t
be told that the lion meant to spring
and that to delay an instant woul
= be fatal. The rifle rose to his shou
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-06-14
TREED A MOUNTAIN LION.
Thrilling Adventure of Two Coura-
geous Boys with ~ Pair of Rifles
and II Trusty Dog.

"Two Boys and Mountain Lion"
is the title Of an article in a recent
St. Nicholas. The author is Williston
Hough, and the scene is laid in the
Santa Inez mountains.
At this moment the full moonlight
fell upon the tree-top and bathed it
in a mellow radiance which at once
revealed the outline of the panthcr's
powerful form crouching close along
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-06-14
OF Mfxed Nationality,

The usual humorous Incidents were not
lacking in the recently taken British census
An emigrant in New Zealand stated to the
authorities that his mother was a Kaffir, his
father an Irishman who had become nat
uralized American, put afterward served
born on the passage between Yokohama
and Colombo in Spanish vessel. put
him down Scotchman" was the official
deci sion.--Chicago Chronicle.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-06-14

writes
from Galena 5 follows:
"Peruna friends In Butte In
praise of While finishing school very
exhausted from oversfud was weak and Sick and could neither
Sleep enjoy life of bottles of Peruna life
find that having in the house and taking dose off and
keeps me In fine health
"a large friends place Peruna the head of an
DoSeC uILeo
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-06-14
A Welcome Visitor.

Sarah, what you wake me up 80 airy
fer" asked the rate husband, sitting up in
bed and rubbing his eyes
Il wake you up" replied his wife, "kaze
dey y big kingsnake quoied up at yo'
feet
Lem stay dar" said the husband, ad-
dressing himself to sleep again. ''Dey amt
no harm in him; he'll keep all de rattle
snakes FUN me"-Atanta Constitution.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-06-14

Mr.. Staylate-ls that clock right
Miss De Pink (wearily)-I think it
must need cleaning. It's been two
or three hours going that last hour.
IN. Y. Weekly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-06-14
A General Opinion.

1t Is the general opinion that if VA
do - man a good turn he will aIe
you in the back the first chance 4
gets.-Washington Ia.) Democrs
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-06-14
medicines. - Miss Rose Cullen.
How Perunn Quickly Cures Bnckache,
the Bane OF Womankind.

How Perunn Quickly Cures Bnckache,
the Bane OF Womankind.
mn RS. G. w. HEARD, Hampstead,
IW Texas, writes:
A'A "We have moved recently, and
/ must have lifted something that was
too heavy for me in Strengthening
things up, for had such backache
and could hardly stand on my feet at
all. Beside, was so tired all the time.
My face was spotted and 1 was very
thin. l took one bottle of Peruna and
was soon real well. When feel tired
and all run down I take Peruna and
feel all right before finish one bot
tie. / know it is a wonderful medicine,
and both myself and husband praise
Peruna.
"There has been great deal Of sick
ness through this part of the country,
but, thanks to Peruna, which we use
freely, our own family has escaped
with almost no sickness at all.
could you but see our baby Ruby
Ito whom we gave Peruna for bowel
trouhle), you would see from her
robust looks that you need no better
advertisement in this little town. She
is so fat and rosy, is nearly five years
old now, and is great believer in
Peruna." Mrs. G. w. Heard.
Given Up to Die-Au Doctors Fniied-Ht
Proved to be Catarrh of stomach
and Was Cured by Peruna.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-06-14

w. A. Mitchell, dealer in general
merchandise, of Martin, Ga, writes:
81 wrote you some time ago con-
corning my wife's case. She had tried
all of the best doctors, and we got to
where we thought all they did was
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-06-14

II people regard you as their very best
friend, they abuse their kin to you; tbSIa
il no other proof. Globe.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-17
Necordlng secrelnl.y.
CITY BREVtTlEs.

WIN Clark. .colorei. was hound over nv
Justice Al1lsch yesterday I'm the sum OF
$a'" Oh charge Of mSdcmcauor thcft
Justice Walter Malsch odiclated yester,
day afternoon at the wedding of Mr. Wal.
ter T.. tlenuessy and Mrs. Muliin Weber
The Houston Light Guard viii hold a
special meeting tonight and make iual ar
for tho Austin encampmcnt
A complaint was hled at the police sta.
tioh Yesterday against merchant who is
charged with refusing to have his weights
inspected. Inspector John Wilson Is very
active tn discharging his duties In this re-.
gard.
There are undelivercd kilograms al tho
onice OF the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany for w. G. Minis. Mrs, II NJ. Wal.
ter Prof e. l., Blnckshear. Adams BY
press company, \. Newman, Mr. Barr
r. r Cannon, Miss Aline De Yanny and
nr H. Il Decherd
Mr. and Mrs f. Daily arrived from
kChmond yesterday morning a. place their
little daughter Gertrude under treatment
was buried M p M IN the Jewish Genie
terry The hcrCAyod parents returned TO
Richmond last night.
in moving his Official papers Into his now
desk at the police station Clerk Erssler
yesterday dug M an abstract of cases
which the police department furnished the
last grand jury, showing tha OF tuc atty
cases handled by the police indictments
were returned In thirty i've of them
City Attorney sam states that the an.
ncuuCement in The Post OF tbu sale within
thirty days of All property acquired by the
city 0f Houston Tor back taxes has nude
prospective buyers very active. Mir. sam
tous for lists Of the lands that are To be
sold
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-17

tho mercy OF the Gre during the thirty or
forty minutes that are necessary In order
10 las a hose line TO the bayou. In order
20 avoid the dangers mentioned the fire en-
gincs have hccn provided These engines
are kept heated night and day with Beau.
mont oil and they carry ten pounds Of pres
sure constantly. With the engines YOU can
throw a larger volume of water with more
speed and greater pressure, and that Is
what Il takes 10 put ont a nre.
II Intend soon 10 give an exhibition. By
means Of the pressure gnuge on the end of
n nozzle | Will he able 10 show the amount
Of pressure ut nfty various distances.
''If some OF these curbstone fire chiefs
would read some standard authority on the
subject they would readily recognize the
necessity for the change In the syAtem."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-17
ON RuslNess pRlNclpLEs

eeoraias Pride. the "Tech," in Atlanta,
Is Conducted.
lhe reputation the Institution has gained
for doing what Il promises, for the thor
orgh and buslness-like management of all
It's departments and for It's adherence 70
urn. just and vigorous policy without fear
or favor Is making It's name il hous hold
reputation" '"'V""'
Thoroughly equipped IN the branches Of
englneering, textiles and engineering chem.
lstry, L offers unusual advantages 10 Young
men ar nominal fcost
catalogue sent on application 20 lyman
Hail, President, Atlanta, Ga.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-17
IMPORTANT REALTY DEAL.

Auditorium BUILDING Company Acquired
the Auditorium and Lands.
The Auditorium Building company has
acquired the land and audigrium building
heretofore owned ~ the Houston Audit
torum company. The transfer from
Thomas c, Dunn, trustee, was filed for rec
ord yesterday u recitcs a consideration
&c S.,5,O0O The land involved IN the trans
for consists OF lots D. g. Z aud s. aud one
half each OF lots . and 10, In block 4, %
tne Hutchesou addition, together with the
auditorium building.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-17
No ROTTEN MATERIAL

The mast poles of the Postal Telegraph.
Gable company across the Neches river at
Beaumont are stlT doing duty as they have
been for more than three years, uuharme 4
by the elements. The Postal uses nothing
but drst-class material aud Its lines ara
always equal to the occasion. The public
appreciates this fact.
]. c. witt, Manager,
Houston, July 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-17
THE DEATH RoLt.


The funeral OF w r. Eyaus occurred
Yesterday afternoon at . O'Clock from the
undertaking pailors OF Ross 4 Wright
Banfcld. under the auspices OF Rcd OAK
Camp Woodmen Of the World The pail
bearers were MS follows: II. KOenig Paul
Sclke, c. Wlgands, IL Getapple, c. Zim-
mer. A. II. Cause, lnterment was IN the
German cemetery.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-17
PERSONAL MENTION.

PERSONAL MENTION.
A. Dory Of San Antonio is at the Iawlor-
Dr. II. c. Webb OF Crowley. La, Is at
the Bristol.
c. G. Bruce of Sour Lake IS stopping at
Mr.. owen 4. smith OF willis Is guest
at the Bristol
r. l.. McCarty Of Shreveport is a guest
at the Bristol.
W. D. Robinson OF Conroe registered yes
terday at the Bristol.
c. H. Wilkinson Of Galveston is reg
istered nj the Dawlor.
sheriff Henry Thomas OF Galveston spent
yesterday In the city.
Senator A. G LipscOmb OF Hampstead IS
n guest at the Rice hotel.
Mrs Charles Vision Of Dayton is a guest
at the Hutchins house
Mr. C. =. Bcnhed u Dallas Is stopping
Mt the Hutchins house.
L. f. Gcrlach and family OF Livingston
are quartered at the Bristol.
Judge r. s. Youkum of Dallas Is reg
istcred at the Hutchins house.
MIR and Mrs @, y. Lee OF Helena, Ark,
are among the guests at the logan.
r. C. Krupp loft Sunday night for Fort
Davis 10 DE absent four or nNe weeks,
Mcssrs G. j. and j. C. Miller OF San
Francisco are late arrivals at the Bristol.
C.. y. Sewage, o well known travelling
man Of Galveston, Is guest at the Lawlor.
NJ. Oppcnhclmer Of Victoria was In the
city yesterday and registered at the Law
w. A. Holcombe OF Bunalo, n Y. was
among the arrivals at the Lawlor yester-
day.
Mr. Claud oliver, the well known banker
OF Groesbccck, is registered at the Hutchins
house.
Messrs. j. Z. Kicth and e. A, Fletcher of
! Beaumont are registered at the Hugchlns
house.
Mr.. W. II. Simmons. sugar grower Of
Lake Ctlrlcs H. Registered al IN. logan
hotel
No.. d, , ,r,. VIZ A.
terson Of GaTestoa are .- euesis al he Logan
hotel
et..,r u .,,5o-, ...o.it,,.. enc
I,If-san ,Gi,ffy lIei,., conn AN ess},, at
g,ei nrS,n county "is'ilV' court j" Session az
H'IuiAvu~
g h eo5f bl SgI o Sa'fae1 Fowler Is ' Of
A.ueIIF avenue
Miss Marian u jenkins has returned 10
Nhneola VAIN her aunt, Slts j, NJ. Grlulhi
for short stay
Mr.. p, aud Mrs o.. n strattion and Mrs
10 the Logan A9teL
Misses Lizzie and Emma Cortner la1vc
this morning FOR san Antonio TO visit
friends aud Relatives.
real estate business at waco Is registered
/ at the uutrhus house.
Nj 7 q si,,,.- 81 t,ori, r.,to ,r,r,i,c,,
in dnsnciai cirrlcs Of 7iant section. Is a
/ ,+ti..st M Ma ffrfrbirs tr.c
az ''e H",g"'.a "''''e'
| ar. aha Ais. Il. NJ. owens ana son OF
/ Waco. where the former SIS "a general mcr.
chAHl' hIe guests ut the Logan.
MIR. Max Iclnmone. "a we'll known travcA
ng man. VINO sells Kentucky hardware. Is
a guest of tie uutcnins House.
MT Fred DisscD mad Mr. Cha.fpg EIunden
i.Ft noe ..t.l. TX.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-17
NnrIcE.

Thirty DAYS from this date the city Of
Houston will sell 10 the highest bidder,
for cash, all Of the property bought IN
by the city for taxes and for which the
city now holds deeds. A list OF the deeds
OF the property can be seen at the Office
Of the city attorney in the Mildly & Dow
hall, on the corner OF Texas avenue ana
L. j. Tnfay,
NJ d. Bennett
L. Gus Mueller.
binance COMMITTEES
Houston. Texas. July 10. 1901.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-17
neaih of Il o. Williams-

The remains OF v. o. williams. who died
Monday ~ Seahrook were shipped last
night by Wall s. Stabe 10 Oglethorpe
Ga. the funeral party leaving the ciiy
at $50 vifa the southern Pacific Deceas
Cd, who Wis In the 18th year OF his age
died from congestive malarlal fever
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-17

THE distinguished palmlst ~ the Hutchins
house. continues - draw crowds. and those
past events.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-17
AGAINST THE CONTRACT.
Houston Labor Council Adopts Strong
Resolutions.
CONDEMNS ACTION OF THEuTY COUNCIL
Threaten TO Vote Down Bond Issue II
Water Contract Is Not Submitted
to a Vote OF the People.

The Houston Labor Council held meet
ing last night 10 discuss the new water
works contract just made by the city.
The meeting was well attended and was
practically unanimous in condemnlng the
council for accepting the contract made.
Some very strong resolutions showing the
councils view on the subject were adopt.
cd
It was also decided to hold general
mass meeting Thursday to protest against
the contract adopted. This meeting viii
he held on court house square, corner
Preston and San Jaclnto, at s O'Clock to-
morrow night. Representatives Of the
Labor Council state that no politics will
be allowed to enter into II, and that the
public generally are invited
The following communication regarding
Alderman Robinson's stand was prepared
for publication in The Post:
The Houston Labor Council notices In
todays report Of the city council pro-
ceedingS that Alderman Robinson gives
a very ingenious but far fetched reason
for his change Of mind and vote In refer.
ence to the proposed amendments to the
waterworks contract
We wish TO call the attention OF the
people OF Houston to Alderman Robin
sons disregard of facts; and also to point
out ignorance Of plain political facts,
which Is TO say the least, very regret ~ BILE
on the part Of a man who claims to be
mentally capable Of represeting city
Of fifty thousand DeopIe In the first place
this petition was sent to the council by
this council as whole. The Houston
Labor Council is composed OF four dele.
gates from each Of Twenty-Five unions
making 100 delegates. OF this number a.
per cent are actual bonahde taxpayers,
who not only pay the tax, but actually
hand N over the counter Nv having same
ia Arhe city assessor and collector So
much for Mr. Robinson's fncts We would
point out, however, for the benefit Of Mr.
RohIreou and All those who I'm their il.
norauce, talk so learnedly about non tax.
payer that every member OF the HOus-
ton Labor Council who lives In his own
home. or rents house. is as much a tax.
payer as is the man WIN nays GU a nun.
dred houses-thc Inter Is but tax col
lector The tax is puid by the renter If
the INK rate Is lowered. rents viii inevlta-
bis tall; and IL the tax rate on improve
mtut~ is made higher, rents will inevitably
bC higher Should the action of the city
council In eliminating the pressure clause
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-17
The Agricultural and Mechanical
College.

Regular courses OF instruction In Agrl-
culture. Mechanical Engineering Civn
Engineering and General Science a large
number of optional studies offered Spe.
clal Industrial courses in Agriculture and
Mechanical Engineering. Complete course
in Literary Instruction combined win
aud arranged 90 suit each regular and sre-
cial course. Degrees conferred on connie.
ton Of regular courses. Certificates grant.
ed on completion of special and elective
courses. Discipline; Military. In charge Of
United states army officer Young Men
Christian association. Athletic Associn.
ton, Gymnasium and Athletic field
Tuition Free Expenses S1iO pcr scs
sion OF nine months, payable uuirterl..
includes board, fuel, lights. washing
medical services, natatorlum privileges and
every expense eNcept books and clothing
All students privileged TO work In p1rt
nymeni Of their expenses. Fan session
opens September II. Entrance cXamlua.
tious 9th and 10th
Write for new catalogue
/, l. FOSTER, President.
College station Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-17
MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY.

New buildings, 100 acres Model school
Crest success. Faculty. University graz
duates OF national reputation Address
A. X. NANCN, President Mexico Mo
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-17

The weapon which wrought the havoc
detailed above Is five shooter of 3s
calhre. All Of the chgmhcrs were empty
when the pistol passed into the hands OF
Justice Malsch.
The attending physicians do not regard
thc wound of Miss Emily Williams as a
serious one. although II is very painful
ana the bullet has not vet been located.
The funeral Of MI Williams viii occur
this afternoon ut = o'clock. Interment Will
he IN Glcnwood cemetery.
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Houston. Texas. July iS 1901,
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
WAR REVENUE REDUCTION.
Nothing Definite Accomplished q
COnferees' Meeting Today.


The conferees on the war revenue bill did
not accomplish anything Of Importance at
their session this morning. Some progress
was made with features of the bill over
which there is little or no controversy, but
the main featureS-thoSe with reference to
which there is a radical difference of opin-
ion between the two houses-stand ap-
parently just where they did. There is
some talk among senators, outside the con-
ference, of the construction Of a compro-
mise measure out of the two bills in confer
ence, but this idea did not develop in the
conference this morning.
1t is the intention to have another meet
ing of the conference late today; but it is
apparent that there is growing belief that
this session will close without legislation on
this subject. The idea that the House would
probably have to yield too much to the Sem
ate and that the beer and tobacco people
would be chef benefcaries, leads to a lack
of interest in the preservation of the meas
ure. Between those who oppose action on
this ground and those who feel that it
would be much safer to delay any reduc-
ton of the revenue for at least another
year the outlook for an agreement on a
conference bill does not appear bright
The action today was regarded as chiefly
important in showing that the Senate meas
ure a whole would not be accepted, as
the meetings now are for the purpose of
compromising on rates, whereas the Sem
ate conferees hitherto have held for an ac-
ceptance of their measure as whole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
Mrs. Fairbanks Chosen President
General of the D. A. R.
TIE CLOSE OF An EXCITING CONTEST
New Presiding Officer AcknowI-
edges the Honor Conferred.
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS

1t Is February % and the Daughters OF
the anniversary of the birth of the man who
vast first in peace, but the supply of peace
was exhausted before it reached the society.
They cry peace. peace, but there is no
peace The chief interest of the morning
was in the election, and there was but
scant attention paid to the reading of the
Declaration of independence by Bishop Sat
terlee. The congress was tired out with its
lcng vigils and it wanted to hear the re-
suits of its labors
There was much growing over the prog
ress of work on the program. The society
has frittered away its time in social func-
tions, and the amount of business left to
transact is simply enormous. All the amend
ments yet to be acted upon, and they
will take week if properly discussed
according to d. A. r. ideas of the pro-
priety Of discussion. The reports of the
committees on recommendations of the ma
tonal officers are yet to be presented and
acted upon well as the report OF the
committee on insignia. and the consdera-
ton of the lineage book. All this should
have been done yesterday hut meeting
was held last night, so the business unfin-
iShed was showed over into this day's aes-
Sion.
The program for today is full to the limit
besides the memorial services this afternoon
for Miss Eugenia Washington. The even
ing session is to be devoted to an address
by Mr.. John d. Long, Secretary of the
Navy. The session Of Saturday is always
indifferent and unsatisfactory. the out
look for any real business being done is
very poor
All over the congress today, even from
intense partisan friends of Mrs. Fairbanks
there came expressions of dsa pproval of
the president generals treatment of Mrs.
Mclean yesterday with regard to the box