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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-10
)GET FROM BEAUMONT.
tfy Council Has Adjourned After
Sitting -Four Days.
PRICE FOR RESIDENCE PROPERTY
N Campaign lnaugurated with the
n Announcement for an Office.
Eagles to Back Up Houston.

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and Crockett, southwestern tcie-
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aud f. w Greer as corrc
tnl. Subscriptions and advertise
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any cause for Complaint rs to dc.
Fnt papers are requested to phone or
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I34, with il. y. Nccly as DuSlucSN
<entatlyc anl +. w. Greer as CORE.
en- news items left at this address
accivc prompt attention. Subscribers
d any cause for complaint rs to dc.
papers are requested to phone or
Misc notify the Office promptly
sity Council Session at an End.
imcnt. Texas, May ., Tho city conn
e u,lcd its delbcration this afternoon
j four days sitting, perhaps the Tong
pps!on Of city council ever hold in
The body began in the hlst r Z
b Getting after thcir installation on
h. morning al L. o'clock aud hat
matters before tham the most i'm
hi Of which have lcen chroiiicled In
Post each day They woull work
fy until 0 o'clock In the evening ana
1djUmn over until the next morning.
Nus continued until the wlnlup today.
d session today the board OF tax ap-
as, consisting of W. b. Dunlap, Il.
b veil and George OR. Willard, was
nted. Colcy Berg was also appointe
Ager Tor tie city. ALOther important
Il 10 prepalc an ora nance taxing the
Il puUlc udn,nlses. mis- Is the ii Ut
lis mas aso t'e .l nee" "1tcihpSeu ne.r,
H. + wien cut In ~. deI.uut, far t,,s
ID legislation and t4A council readily
Y mn, mn, ul !" '-i' hie many val,
{ Lucas gusher caused IA flood Of such
tons, winch were granted, ana the
. IL .s.4. i
Us pitnly oil such material Oh hahd
.trengtb nj the council WINS visiI,i,.
800 ITnon thrsn I'm ntteudnnce whom
ssttsr ranp nm All the menhers ava
gted iu .,rnr of the old franrbisrs
a u,i. on" M two eyrcntioms onI
H.. wanted thcln tnynd Thar thav
hare lliFc IN. lird.u. Iii -
~ .b"rt rc.In,r "t tbo ,,.n al ~
Out ipcni.,r,' If ttc ..e,,,'cii H., W.,
IN ,.,,t a,,d sIti,,iv nsiE,,,toj ,,itI.',.
4 inv to come rioer IN t,o 6r,,,."s
fopri, the oyrs uf thc rrv,ns ,f G0tb,r
Va,or I..'n~h,m IL nDntrLIS ,,'',..i
S5UG C,O Nhiin u,ovc,. mo- ', .,,
H. Aldermen Cuhrrt Erith AMI
=, arc vnrtb ,,nnrn, i,, 't,.l,,N Tx 't, ,,
Y III, ~ n,% t"n'n 49,, .uc S'
Hin wei iixcd in wotl'Ify mnnJs a ",I
fbiss tai.np' shnws u,hot 10 7Rn"5,,, '''I'
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-ou'V Na"'Pe'9' '"ars"'@'Su'
amont, Texas, May o.--Ihe county Pc
fight gives SIGNS Of opouipr. II
oI'art ,,.itb No o,r,,,',..,,.
w" '''1 a'i'i'ui'e i.cn' u
"a W. L. Douglass for tIe office of
Il one now, from the fact tbot +, car.
Sith it the responsibility ana fb.
,of district attorney on account Of tbc
Nat the last legislature made a speciI
q Of this county and provided that
Il d Attorney shouia Nil the office OF
4nnounct iuent has caused much Mir.
xAk this evening. For congress. Mr..
&tooper has ilO opposition Tor re-elcc.
ard already has six counties instruct
Z him. For the State senate Mr.. j
NY Is also without opposition for re-.
~, the only four counties that nave
primaries having already instructed
81, and the Others are but bidlng tneir
" give both he ana Mr., Coope' theic /
Hrnt0iy votes. For representative
. district Hon. II. A. Greer is being
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A New stenooraphlo Tynewrltor.

y TNIW ONvTIVyT aITTTs JFVVVTIVWT'
Becyillc, Texas, May .. Mac Powell. a
well known Young man of This city. has re-.
Gently secured patent on shorthand
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State Dental Board at Waco.
Waco, Texas, Nav o.Thc State dental
board is in session in tins city and the ses-
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Evans Nomination Confirmed.
Washington, May 9.The senate today
confirmed the nomination Of II. Clay Evans
TO hc consul general 40 London,
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The South Texas National Bank

The South Texas National Bank
close Or bus hs sai spt IF S IS ,os tho
49, RESOURCES
loans and discounts ....S1 100 4e2 "a
ONerarafts, secured and unse-
.; y bonds TO secure circaia. iso77 30
Premiums on d. s. bonds bonds. aS Sss5 y y
stock, securities, etc - al IG2 as
baanking house furniture and
SI 5 Ssl sssr estate owned 1871 1911 i
me reserve cr,,, agents. ,,.,;.,,..,: 152,si5 81
pn Dank ssa,, .,,........ s4,4s5 10
,p agents ;cy:;,;,. 4a4,Tos g
Notes ,s q other Satona BANKS, S q
ni nI,si and cents .,...,.,.... re 70
awful money reserve In
specie .,..,,.,,... S303. 45s e5
Legal tender notes $4,000 oo 4s9,ess 95
treasurer % per cent OF cir
'ulat'on) 49,. ..,...,,.,.. 1000 %
Total ......,,.; 50, 544,oe1 IS
CAPITAL stock paid in .,....,,. $4,000 10
Iadlyided pTotfs, less expense. iO00OO"
and taxes paid ........:.,... o5,e3T o.
N.tonal bank notes ontstand-
ing ,".;,..;... ,..,,,,.,,.,.. 7o.4oo 90
nue TO other National banks, 59e,937 IL
Due to state banks and bank
ers. ""...,.. ...,,....,...,,. 12s. $3.50 IS
DlYldends unpaid ............. 4S9 o.
Individual deposits subject to
= check ....,.,., ,......... 1,o47, 800 II
Certified checks .......,..,... $40 90
Cashiers checks outstanding. 1880 ~
Total 49,, ,.........,.s 2,544,o8i rs
state Of Texas, County OF Harris, SIS:
J. j. II. McAshan, cashier OF the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true TO the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
]. u, M'ASHAN, Cashier,
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
9th day OF May, 1902.
II. II. HANNA,
Notary Public, Harris County, Texas.
Correct-Attest;
CHAs. DILLINaHAM.
II. BRAsHEAR.
r. A. HEIrMANN.
Directors.
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at HOUSTON, in the State Of Texas. M TIM
RESOURCES
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12
E. f. WAITE,
Just Appointed Chief of Police of Minneapolis

interest of friends, while others came
in their own behalf The word that
has been going the rounds that the
acting mayor was going to cause some
what of an uplIeaval in police circles,
made many who felt that their posi-
lions might be insecure, anxious to
learn whether there was going to be
any action taken with regard to their
particular cases.
Policy to BE Settled.
The question of what is best to be
done is one that will be given serious
consideration, and at the time Mr..
Waite assumes the duties of his Office,
next Morday, the 18th, it will have
been pretty clearly decided just what
course will be pursued with reference
to the "red light" district, the wine
rooms, candy" stores and like re-
sorts that have been flourishing.
The acting mayor said yesterday
that no honest man need worry. Any
police officers who have faithfully per-
formed their duties in the past, and
have kept their skirts clear of the
m Inicipal corruption that has infest-
ed the city, will not be molested by the
present administration, but those who
have been under suspicion as having
been implicated with the game of
graft under the Ames brothers re-
gime will be given an opportunity to
make some explanations, and if they
cannot show clean record they will
be asked to leave the service of the
city.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12

Understand? When we stopped a.
back yonder to tighten nut he got
out and gimme a hand. Wed been
thar yit but fer him. Then he falls
to questionin' me, and when he finds
out I amt had no layoff in purity nigh
fifty hours he says to me, Git inside
thar and I'll see that we git thar" he
says. go in" he says. 'or I'll leave
you on the road" So I got in. He
do you like it? Amt skeered, are
your
II made no reply. crouched down
in my corner and closed my eyes. 1t
was daylight in the mountains when l
awoke. The SUBMITS were aglOw with
sunshine. was alone. Then we pull
ed into another wooden town, similar to
the one we had left the night before.
got out and shook myself while the
relay was being made.
where's your partner who drove
for your 1 asked the driver, who
was hitting off section of a long plug.
"'He left me some miles back was
the reply. Said he had to do some
business for the state. Said to give
you his-I don't just remember what
it was
'sHe handed me card as he spoke.
did not recognize the name then, but
put the card away as a souvenir OF
the journey Some years later, in
looking over a bundle of papers, 1t
turned up. The signature was trifie
dim, but there it was, written diagonal
ly, Francis Bret Harte.' The card is
in my office, in Los Angeles. Money
couldn't buy it. But think of what
1 missed in not staying awake! Los
Angeles Herald.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12
GOLD LACE hB0UNDS
KNIGHTS OF PyTAIA$ TAKE, pos
SESSION OF san FRANCISCO
Regulation Welcoming actresses Made.
and Camp Life Formally Inausurated
by the Uniform iRank-city Cor
geousIy Illuminated at Night-Seven
Thousand Visitors ion Hand.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug. IL
San Francisco was turned over to the
Knights of Pythias today and gold lace
and uniforms have taken possession of
the city. Fully 5000 visitors arrived
yesterday and today 1000 knights Of
the uniform rank reached the Golden
Gate, many of them having travelled
CNer 5000 miles. rs
Gen. Carnahan stated today that.
considering the distance most of the
Pythians must cover to reach the
Western camp and the time consumed.
the present conclave would be the most
remarkable in Pythian annals. Market
street was filed with bands and brass
buttons all day as the arriving dele
cations were escorted to the encamp-
ment by the California knights.
A detachment of California knights
was kept busy today doing escort duty
to the arriving Pythians c. r. Neal.
president of the board of control of
the Endowment Rank of the Knights
of Pythias, arrived from Chicago to-
day. Two members are to be elected
to the board, and the president will
make his report. In large vacant lot
at Twelfth and Market streets 500
tents have been pitched and a model
military camp established by the Uni
formed Rank.
The first formal exercises in connec-
tion with the conciave were held this
afternoon, when an exhibit of the
products of California were opened in
the Union Ferry building. Mayor
Schmitz extened the hospitality of the
city to the visitors, and Insurance
Commissioner Wolf. representing the
governor. spoke on behalf of the state.
Response was made by Maj. Gen.. Car
nahan, of the Pythian order.
At p. m. the military camp was
formally turned over Szto Supreme
Chancellor Ogden He Fefhers, who at
once placed Gen. Carna Isan in charge.
The American flag was 1hen unfurleo
and the duties of :saIlp life began.
Early in the evening the commanding
officers of brigades and Regiments as
sembled at the heaHquarters of Gen.
Carnahan to receive orders and in
structions for the general parade. Lat
er there was a reception in the pa
vilion, which was afforded by thou
sands Of Knights and Citizens. When
darkness had fairly settled over the
city the elaborate electric decorations
were revealed for the first time in their
full beauty. Never before has San
Francisco presented So gorgeous a
spectacle.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12
SLEEPo WHILE BRET HARTE
DRIVES STAGE
Cannot Keep Awake Though Noted
Novelist Tells Best Tales.

Bret Harte's death recalls an incl
dent which left it's mark. Twenty
years ago | was traveller in a Western
stage coach very similar to that which
colonel w. F. Cody exhibits in his Wild
eSc<My fellow passenger had done
his best to be agreeable and had sue
ceeded. Late in the day he told me the
following story:
L am afraid have wearied you with
so much talk. 1 confess it NAV have
been selfish in me to have done so.
But ever since a little experience I had
IN IN one OF these coaches some years
ago L have made up my mind to keep
very much awake when have but one
companion, as / have had today.
1t was a stormy night that two pas
sengers climbed inside of a coach like
this, which pulled out of a California
town. was one of the passengers.
The other was disposed to be sociable.
but did not meet him. 1 quickly dis
covered that he knew how to talk, and
that he was no ordinary pilgrim. But
was tired. l had had little or no
sleep for three nights. I took it for
granted that we would be together the
next day and 1 resolved that 1 would
show him then that I could listen.
He seemed quite inclined, however.
10 be communicative. fell asleep in
the midst of several stories, which T
knew were away out of the ordinary
stage coach tales. But, in spite of this.
l would fall asleep in the climax, When
l would rouse myself. my fellow travel
er would start on another story. While
wondering how the previous one had
ended fell asleep In the same wav in
each succeeding story.
somewhere on the mountain road
the storm passed, or we passed it. I
don't know which. / remember look
ed out and saw the stars. I looked
up and saw the snow was glinting on
| the mountain tops. Then I noticed
that my companion was gone
In his place was another passenger
I recognized him at once as the driver
or he who was on the box when we
left earlier in the evening. He seemed
| to be asleep but was now wide awake
| shook him. 1t required some effort
| to bring him out of his stupor.
What are you doing in here?" 7
| asked.
"He replied that he was trying to
sleep. and did not know why he should
not be permitted to do so.
Where is the passenger who got
| in here with me-? I inquired.
orivin', up there; he knows the
road was the answer I got.
Does the company allow it's driv-
ers to turn over the reins to any pas
senger who comes along, and does it
| permit its drivers to ride in the coach
esq L asked, somewhat Indignantly.
To with the company he
| replied. 1.-THE man that's out there
on the box knows more about this
country than the whole stage company.
He's human, and that sorts skase
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12
TWO INDICTMENTS RETURNED.
The Grand Jury Held Short Session
Yesterday Morning.

The grand jury held a short session
yesterday morning. 1t met at 80 and
the only business transacted by it was
the signing of two indictments. It is
thought that the indictments were in
blanket form, and are against city Of
ficials, as there were no Jail cases to
act on.
This was all the business that was
transacted, and after presenting the
two indictments to Judge Brooks they
adjourned for the day. 1t is thought
that the present grand jury will hold
two more sessions before adjourning
for good. The term of Office expires
with this month
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12
ACQUIRES WATER POWER.
Minneapolis General Electric Pur-
chases Taylor's Falls Property.

The Minneapolis General Electric
company has acquired the water pow
er of the st. Croix river at Taylor's
Falls, Wis. Between 5000 and $4,000
horse power will be added to it's al
ready large equipment.
The company is considering trans
hitting this power to Minneapolis,
and incidentally to have it placed in
several of the smaller towns that are
tributary
A corps of engineers have been sur
veying a route for the past two weeks,
and while it has not definitely settled
upon any particular line, it is claimed
that the electric current can be trans
mitted to the Twin Cities with very
little loss in transit.
= 1t has been recently announced that
the General Electric company would
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12
MEETING OF COMMERCIAL
LAW LEAGUE OF AMERICA
Important Papers Promised for the
Sessions Today.


Sessions Today.
NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, Aug. IL
The Commercial Law League of Amer
lea met in eighth annual convention
here today. The league numbers $500
members, representing every city OF
importance IN the United States. The
day was occupied with sessions of the
executive committee.
The business sessions will begin to-
morrow. e. c. Ferguson, of Chicago,
president OF the league, will preside,
with Edwin A. Krauthoff. of Kansas
City. and E. K. Sumerwell, of New
York, as recording and corresponding
secretaries, respectively. Important
papers will be read and discussed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12
Fitchette Granted a Stay.

Coffee john Fitchette was Yesterday
granted an additional stay of twenty DAYS
by Judge Brooks. Fitchette's attorney
asked for stay of thirty days before
ne should commence serving his work
house sentence. His twenty-day stay
was allowed on condition that a stipula-
ton be filed, and his case brought before
the october term Of the supreme court
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12
Contractors Held Accountable

WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug, 1.-THE
navy department has made a ruling
that contractors for ships, armor, sup
plies, etc.. are to be held to strict ac-
countability in the enforcement of pen
alties for non-performance of work
according to contract
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12
FATE OF SEVERAL POLICE OFF,
GALS is HANGING I'm THE
BALANCE
ACTING MAYOR JONES
WILL MOVE CAUTIOUSLY
Police Officers Who Have No Black
Marks Against Them Need Have No
Fear of Being Removable Changes
to Be Made Until Waite Assumes
Control.

Acting Mayor Jones put in busy
day yesterday entertaining callers.
During the forenoon, while he was at
the mayors Office, he received many
people, and in the afternoon there were
scores of others all anxious to get the
acting mayors ear for time. s.
Many of them went to see him in the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12

detectives will be asked to hand in
their resignation for the good of the
department:
Detectives Wheelock, Price. Will
liams, Brundage, Malone, Howard,
Harvey, Morrissey, Jennings, Carol
The following uniformed officers will
be asked to turn over their stars and
clubs: Capt. Krumweide, Coffin and
Landberg.
1t is said that there are several 9TH
ers also slated for removal, but their
names could not be learned last night.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12
TOM PLATT TAKES A RAP
AT IOWA REPUBLICANS.
Says They Have About Everything in the
National Government.

NEW YORK. Aug. 11-Senator Thomas
Z. Piatt has clearly indicated that the Re-
more Cuban reciprocity, as advocated by
President Roosevelt and indorsed by the
Iowa state platform. and confine itself
chlef1y to state issues When asked how
the Cuban reciprocity issues would be
treated in the state platform, Senator
Plat said:
L have not heard that matter discussed
do not know that the state platform will
deal with federal issues. We have issues
enough OF our own here in the state
II was suggested that the Republicans
OF Iowa had taken a different view Of the
matter.
fAs the Republicans of Iowa have about
everything in the national government, it
IS proper that they should take charge of
federal issues, Senator Plat replied
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12
Not True In His Case.

ST can't help admiring that writer's
effrontery," said the young man with the
inky fingers.
in what respect?"
In appropriating other peoples ideas
He is the kind of man who would write
Honesty Is the best policy and claim it
as original "-Washingto Star.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12
INCREASE IN VALUATION

City Assessors Figures Show Advance
of 20 Per Cent.
According to estimates given out by
City Assessor Fort the total assessed
valuation of Minneapolis is about $780,
lis, This is an increase of about "a
per cent over the valuation of 1900. There
will be some deductions made from the
above figures, but they will not exceed
4 per cent.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12
Tiahtness ii Family.

Mr.. Ferguson calling up the stairway
for the theater?
Mrs. Ferguson Tin eass)-George, I'll
have to give it up. can't get anyaef the
bureau drawers open!
Mr.. Fergusonz-It's just as well can't
get my shoes ofl.A-Fhila delphia Press.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12
He Can Still Elevate.

.fThe papers say that Santos Dumont,
the balloonist, is teetotaler."
That's too bad"
why too bad?"
Because it spoils the jokes about his
drinking high balls and getting elevated"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12
SUGAR Costiier.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE American
Sugar Refining company and B. H. Howell,
Son & Co., today advanced the prices of
soft sugar ten points and that of confec-
TONERS A grade five points.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12

BID F No. 16015-By Aid. Dobner-
Resolved, That the Commissioner Of
Public Works be, and he is hereby direct
ed to cause the sheds and buildings on
Territorial Road, between Aldine street
with.
Adopted by the Board of Aldermen
July Is, 1902.
Adopted by the Assembly Aug. Z, 1902.
Approved Aug. s, 1902.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12
DESTRUCTIVE BLAZE
ON PAXTON AVENUE
Fire at No. 259, Vacant House, Par
TALLY Destroys the House.

Fire which broke out at o'clock this
morning in a vacant house. 259 Dayton
avenue, damaged the structure to the
extent of $1,000. The firemen were soon
on the scene and prevented the flames
from spreading to adjoining houses.
The cause of the blaze is unknown.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12
His Logical Conclusion.

Cohenstein-Vot makes you think your
fire was caused Ply rats craving
madtcheS? So 10y
aacstein-vefl. I springfield pund of
powdered cheeze over a box of nnadtches
der night pefore.-Puck.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-12

spend about 100000 on improvements
at their headquarters in Minneapolis,
and it is now understood that this is
in line with their Taylor's Falls pur-
cha