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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-16
(HER.CROP REPORTS.
PHtlnueS to Fall in Many
PettiOnS of The State.
lTTON IS GROWING NICELY.
|ehna Is Now Being Done-Pros-
'or Rice Are Brighter Than
Hefetofore Reported.

ng Is the report of the Texas sec
que climate and crop service for
ending July II:
ature.-There was an average of
ICES for the State for the week,
approximately normal. The high
se was $50 degrees at Waco and
~ 100 degrees. at KerrvilIe. The
l,~pefature observed was 1Ol de-
nrownwood on the 10th, aud low.
Iesrees' at KeTrille on the 18th.
pefature conditions were generally
'oI al vegetation. There has been
absence of the hot and driving
Pune. VAC '1''e'
vans iell in some parts Of the
snsfy day during the week except
-.e ram was mostly in the form
4 'uunuer storms. which were
NET Mt the South-central Southeast
hue ., sutlal portions of the State.
rweet t. prominence is the rain dur
kestuau,t, he region from williamson
la I" ~ through Llano county and
lties ra"o e county. The Northwest
/ msieetCeiIed showers, but the 1all
BIS in I'm 10 relieve the drouthy
Receive ae section. The Upper Rio
ID faiian more ram during the week
lsst prior to this week since
rsin,aS me following are the
/ i'l5. rs IN inches for the week /:
BE- . Ia SuTSlcaha, 1.S1; Dallas. 40:
Marcos houston, l.67; Huntsville.
Eel: Nos 2;S5; Taylor, $50; George,
|spcc pperl, leo. Dripping Springs.
frln.s 10y. The CORRESPONDENT nj
II rsIn travis county, reports coo
~, ~" ior the week.
4 has e weather conditions durinr
|of ~ Oeen favorable for rani3
te eotton plant in ali oarts ~
in ,hept the Northwestern conn.
Iere ne extreme Southwestern conn.
ku6arse drouth is UNFORESEEN ami me
& Mag Mig severely for moistnra This
a asessils In not more than 4 10
H. tne acreage to cotton rissl
I'M sIYp has made suhstsntioi ,,e
Rn yery saoMlng nicely. The rains
past iistr, J"s,nenclal. although In the
the Stst' ana in the Eastern nor.
|ered no Sste they were not needed
bt is p v OF the former iistrIet
d II hot ue OF too much rain and
the NJ, 9ry weather. The mos.
b Terv NSsrtheastern portion Of nc
n i nattering, In which sectInn
outside ~ ana heavily laden with
e o. cos,a ae region OF drouth, the
Fideiy az Correspondence excent
b scattered localities In ~
|p,sts as Of the state. whencs
" the plant shedding yonns
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ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS
CONDUCTOR TAYLOR FOUND SILVER
IN COLEMAN COUNTY.
r. 3. Creaaer Has Qualified as United
States Commissioner at Brownsville.
Red Men Installed New Officers,

Galveston. Texas, July 15.-F, A. Taylor,
a well known conductor on the Santa Ire,
whose run is between Houston and Gal.
weston, has Just returned from a sojourn
of two weeks at Santa Anna IN the west
ern portion OF the state lie brought
with him some ore to which his attention
mad been called The ore Is either lead
and silver or lead and platinum, " was
taken from ledge in Coleman county
where an abundance OF a similar grade
exists The ore was shown 70 the officials
OF the road and they have given 1t careful
attention.
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NEGRO Masons in Session at Waco

Waco, Texas, July 15.--rhe Grand Lodge
of colored Masons Of Texas met in this
city this morning for four days session.
The work today is mostly preliminary,
though a program was carried out, such as
the welcome address and response thereto
by Prof. D X. Stokes, Thlrty-thlrd Degree
lecturer. There were number of short
addresses by prominent coored Masons, aud
the interest In the proceeding Is very deep,
The meeting Is well attended and promises
to be cue of much moment TO the order
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pension Warrants lam out.

Austin, Texas, July lb.-The pension de,
partment Of the comptroller's office has
completed the task of sending out GEO pen.
slons to Confederate veterans through out
the State OF Texas. Eacn veteran receives
nenditure 81 little over $4,000.
Captain z. A. Bolmes and Mrs. George
W. Finger of the pension department are
already making preparations for the Issuing
OF pensions for the next quarter
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PRINTERS IN SESSION.
They Are Trying to Secure a Uniform
Scala

Waco. Texas July l5.--H L. Wood and
Robert Bryan Of local Typographical union
No 1sS went to Temple today to attend
the meeting of printers who are looking
into the matter Of securing uniform wage
scale for the chief Texas cities. The cities
interested are Waco. Fort Worth Austin
Houston, San Antonio, Galveston and Dal
scale uniform for both hand and machine
work
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Fell From Fifth Story.

Dallas. Texas. July ia O. Brown
fell from the fifth story of the Sanger
Bros building, in the course of erection
on Main street, this evening. When picked
up in the basement he had not lost con
sclousness and was able to stand. No bones
were broken, although 1t Is thought that
he received Internal injuries which may
prove fatal.
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killed a horse at the colored Methodist
church. and frightened and shocked quite
a number OF people. Reports from almost
all over the county report heavy wind
storms and disastrous lightning, killing
than Is necessary at present. Crop pros
poets are much brighter than they were
a Few days ago. Cotton doing well and
corn not SO badly hurt as at hrst thought.
e..
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Galveston, Texas, July ia suit wa'
nled in the district court here today &c
recover 500 Insurance on 42o barrels n
cement which were alleged 10 have been
lost on the steamship Kendall Castle during
the storm OF September Tho plaintn N
the case is w. II. Pollard and the defend
ants the Maritime Insurance company et a
of IINernool.
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New comnissioner at Brownsville.

Galveston. Texas, July l5.-R. B. Creager
has qualified as United states commission
er at brownsville by taking the oath OF
office and fling the same with the clerk of
the United states court here The com
mlssioners In the border districts have CON
siderable more to do than those Of the IN
terror districts There is considerable
smuggling going on in the border districts
of silk and other goods and brandy ana
cigars from Mexico.
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Bed Mems installation.

Galveston, Texas July 15.-Ihere was
a grand installation OF officers Of the I'm
proved order Of Red Men at their nau
In the Alvey building last night. ThHe
are four tribes in the city and each has
large membership.
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holls and leaves and interference with nor
NAL fmitng by local showers and high
temperature. Reports of boil weeyll were
received from scattered localities, which in
dicate only minor damage by this pest.
Some picking is being done.
Rlce-The prospects for this crop are
brighter than have heretofore been reported.
While the stands on many fields are thin
the crop is growing nicely and no further
complaint is made Of scarcity of water for
flooding.
Sugar Cane.-This crop is growing vigor-
ously and has ample moisture for plant
requirement for the next three to FOUR
weeks
Miscellaneous Crops.-Late paintings Of
June corn, sorghum. Kaffir corn and milo
maize are up to good stands In many parts
of the State There is some planting Of
forage crops still under way. Range Is
greatly improved in the Southern, central
and Eastern portions Of the State, and
in these sections stock water is plentiful.
In the Western and Northwestern portions
of the State pasturage is short and In many
| sections stock water Is scarce. Fruit and
vegetable shipments continue from the East
| ern portions of the State.
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Child Burned Win carboIio Acid.

Bonhsm, Texas, July Inst night
while the little 1s.months-old child OF Tny-
lor Burton was playing IN the house, it
got hold of a bottle of carbolic acid, which
1t overturned on its face and body, In
ticting burns that are pronounced fatal
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FROM POST CORRESPONDENTS.

Mineral Wells. Palo Pinto County, Texas,
July IA hard rain fell here yesterday
evening.
Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas, July
l3.-Another heavy rain fell yesterday
afternoon, also one this afternoon, whlch
III sures a good cotton crop from old cotton
Winona. Smith County, Texas. July II
The heaviest rain for years fell mere mis-
morning between II aud u o'clock crops,
farms and roads have been badly damaseu
by the rain.
Santa Anna, Coleman County, Texas, July
IA -T'his community has just had three
good rains in the last three days anu cotLou
prospects are tine and indications are that
there will be plenty OF teed stun III shaPe
OF roughuess made this fall.
Rusk Cherokee County, Texas, July IA
Had n very good rain here yesterday ana
last night; almost season. nave had ran
ali over the county In the last rev DAYS
II has benefited cotton, which is doing
well " IS and prospects are very good for fair
crop.
plano Collin County. Texas, July IA
Today the rain came down IN torrents anu
the wind blew at lively rate althoush no
serious damage has thus far been reported.
The rain was the heaviest that has fallen
here in the past twelve months. II VIII as
sure a good cotton crop, so far as moisture
is concerned.
Weatherford. Parker County, Texas, July
IA heavy rain fell over the northern pol
tion Of This county yesterday evening ana
snother today. Also along the BRACES on
the south side there has been enough 10
helm cotton some other rains within tel,
neIs or Two weeks viii save the cotton
| in these nnrts now seasored. hut cotton
where II has not rained win be past saving
| III another week
NIoodv NcIennan County, Texas. July
"a There mas been local rains In Moody
territory during the past week -, w NaitpS,
IRON g. very promising There is as yet
mop no complaint N Of boil worms nor boil
weevils although there is some sign %, od
| t,bola ths present prospect Is 10 per cent
| better than last year at this date.
Timpson, shelby County, Texas, July
14.-The most severe thunder storms Tor
wears have been passing through this sec,
| lion for the last few days. During one OF
| the storms lightning struck the phone
wires In town and burned out neariy al,
| tie phones in town. Quite a number Ok
people were severely shocked IN dinerens
| parts OF town. Lightning struck ana
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nenton Texas. July l5.--Mrs. ssli'e
chance. one OF the pioneer settlers Of Den
ION county. coming here in 1871, when
Tsxas was a republic, died at Pilot Point,
and buried Yesterday. She waa native Of
indiana aud was " years ola
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Les RECORDED, ,,,,,r
FEWER STOCKS ACTIVE
|, !. s.iIl Acknowledgements Of
10 .e'.,ive---Whole List Gen
orally Firm

,.srs on q fair order at yes
,,,O Of the oil and stock Ex'
s snsD me number of stocks dealt
~. email IN comparison with
~, arount Of shares changing
u respective stocks was larger
;, md the general tone of the
Several Of the stocks gave
bullish feeling, while the
| with a few exceptions mum
late price level.
erlcan was the most attractive
h-osers. immediately after
!, the call it met with a good
h,ds at 2lsc and 29sc, the
Monday, we're 10 abundance.
~ offers at this figure, how
S,,dders we're forced to go up a
{.snts being paid for nine blocks
ares each. At this point the
kysneed their price to 3 cents
moi after some effort on the
4 bidders to fill their orders at
azure. Sales aggregating $500
! made at the advanced figure
Lsked price frm at 3 cents till
Three weeks ago Anglo was
for 10, cents and rs cents. but
/ lime the demand for the stock
n increased until purchasers are
Five almost double the price OF
Ehlle back,
was a small seller at a figure
blow the one demanded Of late,
Three shares selling at sos. This
NAV be explained, however, by
Ist the company has recently de-
rrsdend. Prior to this the stock
XII demand because holders of
were entitled 10 receive the
PsnS hence the stock was sold for
INV above its market value. The
having been paid, the stock Is
[rrning to its true value, and the
not. as much. at frst thought.
hi, any Indication Of depreciation
nh sense of the word.
IAN showed signs of weakness. 1t
I'M sold as high as 81 cents, but
AL two days has met with less
There we're no sales in II today,
,Dss were made at 29iac without
TTbe clcse showed 2ic bid, with
naming at the above mentioned
rs and Mechanics was among
stocks and the same strong tone
been in evidence for the past
s was unchanged. A lot of the
bunting 10 250o shares, sold for
Until recently 1t was sold for
&c, but since the company has
its holdings the demand for
has steadily improved, and more
70 to be found
Of Independence, amounting to
les, was secured for 29s cents,
isc below the price paid on Mon
er an advance Of &c was made
shares were sold, the stock being
ie close.
ras better demand for Maid of
nd the largest sale for some time
ded, 10000 shares changing hands
nts. Becky Sharp was weaker,
ng made at 29s cents without a
his Is h4c below the price demand,
e stock Of late.
al sales for the day amounted tc
Tres.
ces bid and asked at the close
and the sales made were as fol.
UNLISTED STOCKS.
Closing
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Ward Seminary 's s.. .ssa: t Isa,.

s7th year be gins Sept U.s. Lisvssry csprsss, Mpsle Art
fesat.en Qualification &c Wellesley, Baltimore woms
s cs..ss ssss e. ~ ,ns s1ysfs s,ass
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PATIONS ON FAIR ORDER.

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Williams news., 1902-05-03
J. C. PHELAN'S.

Will Field has worn a smile for the past few days, and has been showing the picture of his most charming little daughter to his host of friends.
 Mike" Reneke, of the St. Elmo, returned from his ranch yesterday. Mike and q broncho became some what mixed up while in the coun- try. We do not know how the broncho came out, but Mike has evidence to show that he was up against sure thing.
 A slight blaze, only, occurred on Thursday morning, and but for the prompt work of the Williams and Saginaw fire companies, would have done much damage. The roof of one house, belonging to A. Tetzlaff, was destroyed and the house more or less damaged, but August feels so good over saving the adjoining house that he extends an invitation to Henske and all the gang who helped, to drink beer at the brewery this evening at o'clock.
Williams news., 1902-05-03

Charley Ranney is in town again. Look outl
 Mrs. J. NJ. Baumgartner and daughter returned last evening from Ash Fork.
 Mrs. Wm. Nagiller made the trip from Rhoades to Williams yester- day on horseback. She expects to return home today, after transact ing some business.
 If the party who picked up a purse during the fire on Thursday morning will return papers and keys no questions will be asked.
 MRs. NJ. A. RosE.
 Mrs. Etta M. Ambarry, who has been on a visit of a year with her sister. Mrs. Kaufman, in Missouri, has returned to the city and will make her home with Judge and Miss Silvernail.
 James Ryan, the man who at tempted to enter the store of Geo. w. Mathews two weeks ago, at his trial at Flagstaff this week, was sen fenced to the penitentiary for two and one-half years.
Williams news., 1902-05-03

Charley Smith, of Ash Fork, now has a position at Seligman-
 Constable Andrews was recently the recipient of a handsome cane from friends in Deer Lodge, Mont.
 A large traction engine passed through last Sunday to Challender for use by the DeMund Lumber Co.
 There will be a dance at Silver nails hall on Thursday evening, May s. Good music. Admission one dollar
 Mrs B. A. Cameron. of Flagstaff, has been in the city the past week on a visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Cummins.
 B. F. SweetwoOd went to Ash Fork Thursday to meet his wife, who was returning from Prescott. You should have seen Ben's smile.
 Ed. Hoffmeyer-returned Wednes- day from the Grand Canyon, where he had been assisting during the heavy travel. Ed. says it's a mighty big hole
 Martin Buggeln came in from the Canyon yesterday and left for Los Angeles. He will probably return about Tuesday in company with his wife and daughter.
 The Indian who so brutally beat up a woman and dragged her to to the coal chute some time since, was given seven years in the Peni- tentiary by Judge Sloan.
 Jeff Evans, of the firm of Smith & Evans, was in town the first of the week trying to secure men 10 go out to the l. O ranch Jeff" says things are pretty dry, but it did not look that way to us
 Married-On Wednesday, April 30, 1902, MT. J. F.. Walker, of this city, and Miss Ida Ward, of New Hampshire, Judge Johnston officia- ting. There is a bit of romance connected with this marriage, as the interested parties were play mates in the east years ago. The NEWS wishes them joy and wei comes them as permanent residents of Williams
Williams news., 1902-05-03
Sunday Services.

The public is cordially invited to the services at the Methodist Epis- copal church tomorrow. Sunday school at 10 am Preaching ser vices at II am and 7:45 pm. The pastors morning subject will be, "What the Bible Is and What It Is Not" Evening subject, Gods Way of Saving Men"
Williams news., 1902-05-03
Letter List.

The following is the list of letters remaining uncalled for at the post office, Williams, Arizona, for the week ending May 3, 1902. These letters will be sent to the dead letter office May "A, 1902, if not called for before that time: Araiss. Lorenzo Ernandez. Jose Harrison. Mrs2 Hester. Max Jaques. Juan Lopez. Jesus NeErete, Natfvidad Probst. F C Torres. Adislis Wheeler. Harvey
 Persons calling for the above let ters should say advertised"
 E. H. SIMPSON, P. NJ.
Williams news., 1902-05-03
HENS oF GENERAL INTEEEST
For Sale, Rent, Etc.

House for rent. See F. R. Nellis.
 Good piano for rent Inquire of Joe Johnston.
 Three good business lots for sale cheap. Inquire of Joe Johnston
 FOR SALE-Three lots on Bill Williams avenue, opposite Ranney & Harrell's- Inquire of F.. G. Dubois
 Tents furnished to parties i'm tending to camp out in the noun tains- Fine camping ground, plenty of shade and good water Inquire of F.. Lamb.
Williams news., 1902-05-03
Spring Busy-ness.

We're planting the seeds of a greatly increased trade for the sea son. We're sow ing inducements broaticast-bc sure you get your share We expect a boun- tcous harvest of business y ou'll get a bountcous
Williams news., 1902-05-03
We are Not Satisfied

Merely preach the doctrine of careful buying quantity and quality, but try to practice it we'll We undertake to employ all the powers of our buying faculties in placing good goods in house for your disposal, and endeavorng by attaching such prices these goods that you will be glad you have "darkened doors" All we ask is, for you to try and we finch.
 As matter of fact, suppose all competitors do the thing, but plan, ideas goods might suit little better; anyhow it will you nothing investigate. Whether you buy not, will be glad to have you call.
 TWITTY G. PARKER
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-06
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

LFrom Mondays Daily.l
At $3.50 o'clock this morning occur
red the death of John Powers, aged SO
years, at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Michael Oman, 513 West Main
street. Mr.. Powers was an old resi-.
dent of Ottumwa and had many
friends who regret sincerely to know
of his DEATH
At meeting of local typographical
union No. 70, held yesterday afternoon
the members appropriated $40 for the
benefit of the families of the Lost
Creek miners who were killed in the
explosion there a short time ago. The
Ottumwa fund is growing, and it is
expected that within a week it will
have assumed good proportions
through the action of the various local
unions in this city.
[From Tuesdays Daily
Miss May Noel, of Eddyville, re-
turned home today after short visit
with friends in the city.
Miss Maggie Beeler, of Eddyville. re-
turned home today after visit at the
home of John Erbacher, on Maple ave-
nue..
In the list of pensions announced to.
day appears the name of James w.
Anyar of this city, who is given So per
month.
P. L. Geary, of Dahlonega, left this
morning for trip to Anadarki, Okla,
where he goes with the expectation of
locating.
DR.. Davis, of Agency, was in the city
this morning to attend the monthly
meeting of the Wapello County Medi-
cal association.
Miss Fannie Perkins, for eleven years
a missionary in Burma, India, will
speak in the Main Street M. e. church
Tuesday evening, February IL.
Marriage licenses have been issued
as follows: L. d. Shook and Miss
Emma M. Uric: Emmett M. Burton
and Miss Clara G. Ross.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew McAloon died at $50 o'clock
last night. The funeral services were
held at A o'clock this afternoon from
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FARMERS take NoTICF

ed audience. Revival meetings began
at this church Tuesday evening. Rev. W.
Fl. Dillen, the NJ E. pastor. conducting
them, to continue for some time.
VIII Trotter went Colorado on bust
ness Tuesday, to be gone for an indefi-
mite time.
The large safe, which has occupied
position in Manning & Epperson's
bank and store building for several
years, was moved Monday afternoon to
the new bank building. 1t weighs g.
600 pounds and made a good load for
the drayman. The new banking firm
will install new safe before long. 1t
began business in the new location
Monday
Frey Walker of this place is build
ing a residence 22x24 feet, one story,
four rooms, on eighty acres of land
which he purchased west of town some
time ago.
Lew Duncan of Cass county, Mo-,
has returned from Pella after spending
a few days visiting his sister, Mrs.
Edna Stonaker, and after visiting rela-
tives hereabouts he will proceed on
his journey homeward tomorrow.
| John Davis of Oskaloosa was a visit
or Tuesday with his brother, III. S.
Davis, the genial Iowa Central agent.
Charles Kussarts little girl, Dorothy,
who has been sick with cold bordering
on pneumonia, is improving.
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backwards and off the train to the
ground. He fell clear of the moving
train and was for time unconscious.
He fell to the ground striking in sit
ting posture and Earring his reasoning
powers into a black chaos from which
he came only after considerable time.
a hack was summoned and he was
taken to the Metropole hotel He was
found to be terribly shocked and bad
ly bruised. Yesterday morning, how
ever, he was able to proceed to his
home. If internal injuries were not
received he will suffer no permanent
injury.
A dangler is used as a signal to
warn brakemen of bridge or other
obstruction ahead. When the long
strips that fly in the air dangling from
the rope hit the brakeman on the head
he Immediately knows he is too high
UP for the coming obstruction and
ducks" 1t is from this that the slang
phrase low bridge" emanated mean
ing to duck or lower the body quickly.
In this instance the car was so high
it threw his neck in line with the rope
itself and instead of being warned
by the flying streamers he was struck
across the chin and thrown violently
backwards to the ground. The great
est wonder is that the mans neck was
not broken or that he was not killed
by the fall Missing this fate his rab-
bits foot persevered further and kept
him from under the wheels.
Eldon, Feb. 5.-M. G. Conrade has
gone to Corumma, Indiana, where he
was called by the death of his aunt.