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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-05
standard Oil shares.
FINANCIAL BRIEFS.

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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-05
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BEANS-lnported navy beans 35ic; Bayou
80 English dried ", pinks 3a,c: Lima 6IsGD
6A9; black eyes sc: Michigan navy f4c:
California navy 4%65c.
BuTTBR-Blue Star 2Sn2ic; dairy l9c; Rel
; az 23c; Elgin creamery 27dp23c: oleomN-
gasine dairy prints lsc; Lincoln solids iIsc;
p'iuts l2lac Special Blue Star l7Isc Crystal
uem and Country Rolls l6c; Special Da ry
!,t; Fancy Dairy lSc; Texas country butter
itWl5c. Texas bricks i5ml9c
CABBAGE--2a per h.
CHEEsE-Wisconsln full cream rolls 1rsc:
Wisconsin tili cream daisies lie.
EGGS--Texasi lfMijc.
kRAu New, in half barrels, 81. 1907. 50.
ONIoNS-2d7,sc per pound
PEPtBR-Chile iipl5c per ID; black Singa.
pore l5lac.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Colorado. sfIsg
so; Ier brshel,
POULTRY-Chckens hens. good 5oar
500: fryers g. 2h13 90; broiicrs s.. 0o1fs %;
cocks orge. old 81 5cG2,Oo. ducks large
Fa.p H3.ol; geese. fun feaJhered. si.5od6 o..
turkeys. hens S6.0eG75o: turkeys sobhlers
S.OoG 10 20. turkeys, young s. 006G.00
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-05
houston Daily statement.
Houston Comparative Statement.

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Gross receipts thus far this week.. IsSs5
Gross receipts l55 days this year. i.sis 96s
Gross receipts 100 days In 1899 1900. 1 ,52s i16
Gross receipts 1876 days IN ls9S-1S99 2 ,2l9, i7s
Houston Railroad Receipts.
Following are the receipts OF cotton By the
various railroads entering the city. Hales
Houston aud Texas Central. ............l. /. $50
International and Great Northern -. aloe
ualreston Harfisburs and San Antonio sSf
Texas and New Orleans a.
lioustcr East and West TexasN. ..... 0i6
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fo....... sIf
San Ansnplo aud Arkansas Pass ....., Ii6
Missouri. Kansas and Texas. ............ 7Gn
Houston Spots.
srou closed auiet, a. revised; sales sss
bales: stock iii.se5
Last
q, p ,ls E,s,s i, yeas,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-05

Cargl' Richardson OF Houston report the
rance OF prices for the leading stocks TODAY
as follows:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-05


CANNED FRUlTS-Pineapple 10. eye.
loss and coreless 81, s5d2 %; lib extra Era,ed
as, lib standard, sliced sl.C0. pears,
--ib standard 30, peaches, standard 81 .25W
l.bp. lib seconds sl.l0ni 10; 5-lb STANDARD
Sl.sO; 2.lb PIE 81 0oni 10.
CANNED ETABLES-Tonatoes 2-lo
fuil weight 70c. okra and tomatoes. 2-lb
aoe Lima beams. 2-lb. full weight, Sc; strli.;
beans. g-lh. full weight, S5c; a No. ! string
ess beans, 2-lb. full weight. 81 50; Red KID.
me- beans. lib, .ull weight. g5cI 81 90; mar
row fat peas. glib. full weight. 81 i01l %;
early June peas. fancy. 2-.a. full weigai.
SAoVi American petit pos peas. fancy, :-io,
ill' weight, 81 .55p 10; asparagus Ciltforn a.
..l-lh Ss0e; corr. Auburn cream, slb. iuii
weg1l 81 lvni.i5: A M l. ?-lb. fun weight.
VI yv1l 70: Pride OF Maryland pc.
CALIFORNIA FRUIT-,EXtra standard, az
10 peaches lemon cling 81 ,90qi 95 yellow
crawford sl.S0nI So black cherries s9.0lm
q; ~ats eherrles s?. dS 10; apricot. 81 =
l.io' grapes sl1ini co. seconds To- per dozen
less than extra Standard prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-09
BEATON's TEAM.
TO SEAL KEEL WITH CEMENT.

The Boston cup defender has had the
lead In her fin sealed in place with
three-inch coating of Portland cement
This is one of the ideas adopted I'm fish
ing vessels and IL permits the slowing
of additional ballast in loose form upon
the top.
There is now abont 81 tons of lead in
the Independence and designer CROWN
shield says no more will be put i'm until
she is launched. All but five OF the bronze
bige paltes are OIL the boat. Four of
these Will be put on today and the fifth
the one at the extreme stern of the port
some changes 10 he made in the mt OF the
after bulkhead
The bulkhead has been removed tenn
porarily. The aluminium plates for the
deck will be gotten out today and cut and
drilled. The sheet steel. of which the
hollow mast is 10 be constructed. Is being
shaped and rolled. The metal measures
about 5-32 of an inch in thickness.
The but straps are all ready, so that
the rudder can be quickly plated. The
balance rudder iS still I'm the machine
shop being smoothed. The plates for the
steel mast are being drilled. They will be
bent to their semi-Circular form ami
while they are being finished the braciug
for the mast and Hanged disks will be
made, so that the mast can be put to-
gether quickly. N
The fittings for the boat and spars are
riggings ready for setting up and VIII
son a Silsbee have one set OF sails all
ready. = The second set will not be made
until the first has been tried. IL is safe
10 say that the boat will not be put over
board before Nav 1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-09
EAST PROVIDENCE

Last year the financial town meeting
was in session 40 minutes. Yesterday il
took eight hours TO do the same amount
of business. and the consequences were
that many of the even minded taxpayers
left the hall in the evening with head
ache and an unpleasant feeling The
total appropriation was 625. which is
quite a reduction from what was asked,
every department being cut down. 1t
was voted To make the tax S1.35.
The Business Mems association held
social meeting last evening which was
largely attended, and "A most enjoyable
evening was spent
4 young man called at the police sta
tion last evening and asked for a place
20 sleep and was accommodated, and this
morning was sent To the state farm for
a six months stay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-09
NOTES FROM THE HARB0R.

Among the arrivals i'm the harbor to-
day were the tug Gaspee, with the barge
Western Belle, tug America, with the
barses wyoming, Susquehana and Mar
vim; tug Coastwise, with the barge
Marine: tug y. and w. No. 5. light
Sailed schooner r. G. Gates; tug Il. G.
Neit and the barkentine Stephen g. Hart
An attempt was made this morning to
raise the oyster dredgc 1verna. which
sank last Sunday while lying at her
dock. on the south side OF Washington
bridge.
The steam lighter Ruth II. Lutte. made
several unsuccessful efforts this morning
10 raise the lvernia from the bottom of
the river. but her engines were not pow
erful enough to move tho little craft
The Archer. another steam lighter ar
be put To work at once, and II is hoped
that before night the Ivernia will once
more show her graceful lines 10 an ad-
mirlng public The schooner BENJAMIN
{. Firth, Capt. Mcl<eeu. which left this
port some time, age is loading a general
cargo at Boston for a long trip TO Buenos
Ayres.
The barkentine Stephen c. Hart. which
lett port today after discharging her car
thai type that frequent this pore Sn
former days when Providence was one
or the shipping centres or the word n
barkentine rigged ship was as familiar as
the coal schooner OF today. but now since
the coming OF the barges and steam coll
liers has made the cOastwise trade al
most obsolete, this class OF vessel Is re-
gardcd almost with wonder and old ma
riners along the waterfront look upon
that they seldom see but always remem-
ber
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-09

Mrs Harold JIG ross died at her hus-
bands residence, No. f3 Orchard avenue,
early this morning i'm the 2gth year of
her age.
Mrs Gross was ths only daughter Of
William y. Wishtman. who was for
many years OF the firm OF Waldron
whitman a. Co
She had been III but a few hours and
Succumbed after surgical opera ton
She was a most estirnahle woman and
wide circle OF friends will sincerely
mourn her untimely demise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-09
@orld Of sports.

The Jones legion ambushed Brown and
his cohorts last evening, In the Music
Hall Duck Pin league series. and al
thought the Brownies made a valiant
struggle they we're simply outclassed ana
went down In defeat I'm every string.
Scott was entitled 10 the laurel wreath
for his brilliant rolling. being high with
the score OF 3il- The summary:
IG&r,S' TEAM.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-09

were that whichever won the first OF two
falls the naming of the style OF decisive
have the naming of the style OF decisive
bout The first bout was catch-as-ca catch
can aud was won by Jenkins in q min
utes, 30 seconds.
The second bout. Graeco- Roman, was
taken by Roeber u 90 minutes and 40
seconds.
The deciding bout was a catch-as-catch
can and was won by jenkins I'm If mir,
utes and 45 seconds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-09
What Shall VI, Ravs for Dessert ?

This question arises IN the family eJ.
cry day. Let Us answer II today. Try
Jcll-O. a delicious and healthful des.
sert. Prepared III two minutes No
boilingl no baking simply add boiling
water ana set 90 cool. Flavors Lemon,
Orange. RASPBERRY and Strawberry. Get
a package at your grocers today. 10 cents
Boston w III Waterman. ID G Wood,
Prov: Arnold Pick. ] III Moulton, Boston:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-09

PERRIN-G Il Watson. w u Elliott
Boston; Mads.e Norton. Mana la Rock,
New York: & II Hyde, RoXbury; a +
RAY. Boston: John Il. Morse. agent.
Wills Bros Comedy Co: u Spostrom
Lawrence; Geo Il Roman. Mrs. Geo w
Hill, A Durkee. j A Mace and wife.
Mrs g Edmunds, Boston: j Wilsr
Milford; Harry Brown. Thomas Joyce,
New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-09
TRINITY SQUARE TOURNEY.

So unusual was the brillancy of the
Night Owls rolling last evening in the
Trinity square duck pin tourney that they
dimmed the lustre OF the stars 10 such
an extent that II was plainly evident
that a heavy coat OF whitewash had been
applied. Brown, who had left his team
in the Music Hall league 10 its cruel fate.
vas the shining light with total or 2sO.
1he summary:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-09
MACHINISTS BOWL.

Tho Brown g. Sharpe duck pin tourney
held sway last evening on the Music Hall
alleys and the contest between Hatha-
ways and Beaton's teams proved TO be
"a very interesting struggle. Hathaway's
coterie won the first two games without
much difficulty. but were unequal ia the
task OF three straight and lost the final
string by 10 pins. Ferguson led the cast
with a total OF 253. The summary:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-09
Mr.. Samuel Foster Sees Smith
First Sett'' Danced at Reunion of
Mrs. Spink'S Pupils.

spite the close approach of a century OF
the present. Il feel sure that l shall
live 20 celebrate my one hundreth birth
day" he declared. and quite likely I
shall live 10 be l0S." The writer retired
with the consciousness that here was a
typical example of happy, content and Sc
rene old age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-09
JENKINS IS CHAMPION.

"a ST Louis last evening for the heavy
weight cha mpionship OF America, Tom
Jenkins of Cleveland, O.. defeated Ernest
Eoeber OF New York, taking two out OF
three bouts. The conditions OF the match
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-09

IaSys' TEAM.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-09

In the Sixth district court, today, Frank
Davis, a colored boy was placed on pro-
bation until June 18th. for vagrancy. Dem
mis- Dugan was sent out for six months
for being a vagrant and Jeremiah Hart
a drunkard got six months sentence.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
Col. Whitaker Issues a Circular.

Hon. John J. Whitaker, presi- dent of the Louisiana Purchase cen- tennial international exposition di- rectory for the State of Arkansas, is sending out the following letter to the members:
 The governor, by his procloma- ton of the 18th inst, has issued a call for d meeting of the honorary members of the Worlds Fair Com mission in the Hall of Representa- tiyes in the city of Little Rock Au- gust l. 1901.
 ''The object of this meeting is to explain fully the duties of the hon orary members, systematlze the work of the commission and devise the best ways and means by which Arkansas may place an exhibit at the exposition that will be in keeping with her resources, and that will be not only credit to the state, but 5 source of pride to yourselves. "
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
Schools Recognized.

The faculty of the university of Arkansas, located at Fayetteville, has announced the following list of schools whose graduates are entitled to enter the freshman class without standing examination: Harrison high school. Bellefonte high school, Fort Smith high school, Lonoke high school, Pine Bluff high school, Paris high school. Paris, Tex, Hel- ena high school. Hot Springs high school, Amity high school, Paris academy, Paris. Ark. Dardanelle high school, Eureka Springs high school, Southwestern academy, Mag nolia. Ark. TeXarkana high school Hope high school, Thompson clas- sical institute, Paragould, Jonesboro training school, Fordyce training school. Camden high school, Spears Langford military academy. Van Bu- ren high school, Green Forest aead- emy, Arkansas Cumberland college, Springdale high school
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
Looks Like Murder.

A dispatch from Memphis says: The police are in receipt of informa- ton from l.aconia. Ark. which indl- cates the robbery of d trading boat and house boat found tenantless in the Mississippi river at that point, and the possible murder of the former occupants. The boat had been stripped clean except few tools and small quantity of groceries. The only things found that could give clue to the identity of their former tenants were photogra of the boat with pictures of three men. two women and baby and some papers in d box referring to NJ. F. Nogus. As the boats are of considerable value it Is not thought possible they were abandoned by thu owners.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
Commissions Revoked

Governor Davis has revoked the commissions of Sam Bowen as sheriff and c. $. Driver as clerk of Mississippi county and has com John A. Lowell sheriff and J. W. Rhodes clerk. At the election last September in Mississippi county Rhodes ran for clerk and Lowell for sheriff on what was called the lnde pendent ticket. Driver ran for clerk and Bowen for sheriff on the demo- cratic ticket The returns showed Driver and Bowen elected. The election was contested and the county court declared Lowell and Rhodes elected. The circuit court reversed that finding and in turn the supreme court reversed the finding of the cir
 ,uit court. thus leaving the case where it stood as the county court
 decided it.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
NEWS OF ARKANSAS.
he W IS a Man.

A remarkiy.e story comes rom the Kings River country i'll Madison county, of a case that Is sure to be says the Democrat. A Texas detect i've arrived d few days ago and placed under arrest d supposed young lady who had been teaching private school in the neighborhood for some time, about five miles south of Huntsville The people of the community were astounded when the revelation was made that the school teacher was man in disguise, that his name was Sears, that he was wanted in Texas on the charge of a murder committed seven years ago, No one ever suspected the deception. When arrested, he had in his posses ,ion $3 900 in cash, carried in belt.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
Arkansas Leads.

Arkansas led in the production of lumber for 1900, but falls a little short of Texas this year as shown by the following figures, furnished by the secretary of the Southern Lum- bermen's Association:
 Shipments in l9oo-Missouri, 5o,- 31S,0f2; Arkansas, 196,646, 133 !; Texas, 1s0, l50.,11 ; Louisiana, 130,- O54, HOO; Mississippi, l10,S52,60S :; Alabama, ,5,S15, 5,l52; Georgia, H. S22 ,6l5; total, ,55,s20,051.
 Shipments in 1901-Missourl, Sl,- 03O,14S; Arkansas, 24l, ,5S7 ,705 Texas, 26s 1865, 300 Louisiana, ls0,- .579; Mississippi, 04,751, ,99s Alabama, 69,5S9,9,9; Georgia, 2s, All .944.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
Heartburn.

When the quantity of food taken is too large or the quality too rich, heartburn is likely to follow, and especially so it the digestion has been weakened by constipation. Eat slowly and not too freely of easily digested food. Masticate the food thoroughly. Let six hours elapse between meals and when you feel a fullness and weight III the region of the stomach after eating, indicating that you have eaten too much, take one of Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tab lets and the heartburn may be avoided. For sale by w. H. Mar tin X Co.
 Legal Blanks for sale at this office.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
William Farrell.

William Farrell, the lumber king of Arkansas, died at his home in Little Rock on the 18th, a.yictim of cancer. Mr. Farrell moved to this state from Michigan about twenty wears ago He engaged in the lum- Der business, and at the time of his death was the principal stoekholder in the Farrell Lumber Company, located at Hensly. This company owns 60.000 acres of timber land in Pulaski Saline and Grant counties. Mr. Farrell also owned 30,o00 acres of timber lands in Arkansas county
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
A Good Cough Medicine.

Many thousands have been re- stored to health and happiness by the use of Chamberlain Cough Remedy If afflicted with any throat or lung trouble, give it a trial for it is certain to prove bene- fcial. Coughs that have resisted all other treatment for years, have yielded to this remedy and perfect health been restored. Cases that seemed hopeless. that the climate of famous health resorts failed to benefit, have been permanently cured by its use. For sale by w. H. Martin X Co.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
Swift Justice.

X negro named Benson was ar !csted at Magnolia charged with at empted assault A special grand jury was immediately impaneled, an indictment returned, and on the hird day after the crime was com nitted Benson was tried and con- yicted, getting twenty-one years Ill he penitentiary.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
Drink and Crime Led to Suicide.

Driven insane from fear of arrest and punishment for the killing of two men in the Indian Territory, Frank Newton, of Mena, committed suicide in the presence of his wife, Mrs. Newton stated that her hus- band. after their marriage, told her that he had killed white man and a negro and that if officers eyei came for him she would know what it was for. He was in constant dread of being punished, and this caused him to take to drink, and finally led to self-destruction.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23

The Commercial-Appeal is talk ing up popular subscription to buy medal for Admiral Schley. Nearly two hundred dollars have already been collected. The Com mercial Appeal very properly takes the position that this gallant Ad- miral has not been recognized ac- cording to his merit by the navy department of the government, and it is taking up this subscrlp- ton to show the feeling of the public on the question. Millions of people believe that Schley has been discriminated against i'll order that Sampson could be exalted,
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
Purchased by the Choctaw.

The Choctaw railroad has pur, chased from the Iron Mountain that part of the Little Rock X Hot Springs Western from Little Rock 10 Benton. The Choctaw will build from Benton to point on the Dia- mond Joe line from Hot Springs to Malvern. which it purchased about two months ago
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
We'll Represented.

Arkansas was represented at the trans Mississippi commercial con yention, which opened at Cripple Creek. Col. on the 18th. by ex-Goy. Fishback, Mayor Duley, of Little Rock, Hon. Chas D. Greaves of Hot Springs, Hon George Sengel of Hot Springs and Hon Sid B Bedding.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
Reward for a Murderer.

Gov. Davis has offered reward of S250 for the arrest and conviction of the unknown person who murder ed James Johns and his niece, Miss Vera Ables, in Monroe county, July II, near Indian Bay The house was burned over them, and the re- mains showed evidence of violence, the skulls being crushed.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23

W. D. Hables and w. A. Free man, of Fayetteville, A. Y. smith. of Warren, and C. W. Guerin, of Okalona, received appointments as teachers in the public schools of the Philippines and are now en route to their field of labor.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23

The revenue officers and the moonshiners of Tennessee are hay ing a clash in the mountains. Each side will try to exterminate the other. The number of lives of officers and moonshiners lost Tn the frequent raids is worthy ot better cause.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
Druggist Takes Customers Advice.

Mound City, Kans. Oct. 22, 1900.
 Dear Sir:-I wish to add my endorsement and recommendation as to the merits of Dr. Caldwell $ Syrup Pepsin. have sold 1t as a druggist and it always gives satis- faction, and my customers are loud in its praise. l myself had been troubled with my stomach, and hearing so many of my customers speaking Of Syrup Pepsin, tried 1t, with the result that it cured my trouble. l unhesitatlngly reccom mend Dr. Caldwell $ Syrup Pepsin as laxative and stomach remedy. Yours truly, ]. NJ. HAWKINS.
 Sold by Dr. C. J. Hamilton.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23

Little Rock should run excur- sions to her negro hanging to take place on July 26. These hangings are now public in Arkansas since an act of the last legislature.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23

THE LOG CABIN was awarded first premium at the last meeting of the Arkansas Press Association at Hot Springs, for being the best printed paper in Arkansas :: :; :: ' '' THE DEMOCRAT being printed by the same Company would have been entitled to the same dlstinc- ton, but it was not entered Ill the contest :: :: :: :: =
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
Blanks for Justices.

We have printed and keep for sale blanks for Justices of the Peace and others. At this time we have in stock the following:
 Warranty Deeds.
 Chattel Mortgages.
 Justices Civil Summons. Affidavit for Warrant of Arrest. Order for Delivery of Property. Warrant of Arrest.
 Subpoena.
 Ball Bond. If
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
COlored K. of P's.

The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the state grand lodge, Knights of Pythias (colored), held in Forrest City :; Forrest Gay, chancellor commander !; J. R. Smith, grand keeper of rec ords and seal, and c. E. Jones, grand master of finance.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
Granted 6 Charter.

The state board of railway incor- porators has granted charter to the Danyille, Fourche Valley and South ern railroad, Choctaw feeder, which Is to be constructed from Dan vile to Cobb's Ferry, on the Ar kansas river, distance of about fifteen miles.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
The onenino to settlement of tn

The opening to settlement Of the reservations oi the Kiowa and Comanche Indians will take place August G. The lands will be awarded by lot to persons who have registered at the land offices at Fl Reno and Lawton, and who have secured tickets. This is the last week i'll which a person can register
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23
Faulkner county is probably as

Faulkner county is probably as dry as any county ill the State, but there are several localities where corn and cotton will be fairly good. It IS too early to say how much cotton will be made. This is however the worst year within the memory of our oldest settlers.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23

Many of the northern cities are having unprecedented heat records. On Monday the thermometer stood at fo8 at Des Moines and roo at St. Louis. Many prostra- tions were noted.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23

Four school teachers from Ark ansas have been appointed to go to the Philippines to do profession al work i'll the schools of the is- lands
The Conway log cabin., 1901-07-23

w. ]. Thompson, an Arkansas millionaire, died suddenly ot heart disease Monday morning at his home in Little Rock.