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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08
TEXAS

'rse food in ,t1e Matagorda country did
no dgmgge to the rice crop.
senator pehrell will, It 50 announced,
make thorough canvass OF Guadalupe
county In the interest OF democracy Scott
has positively refused go meet him or any
other democrat ~ joint debate.
A pqmhor Of new charters were flied NJ
Austin hlcIudipg brewery at Beaumont
and n 100000 dry goods house az Paris
The attorney general has entered suit 10
recover 70o,9G acre Of land claimed under
Spanish grants by numerous defendants.
a negro girl was outraged near Nacog.
ioches, shot and Killed her assailOnt as he
fed
Tho nrst Of the Southern Pacific ships Is
due to au7'ive ut Galveston this morning.
County judges ana commissioners are
holding their scmiannunl session at Gal.
weston.
The Beaumont al producers assert that
there Is car famine, deBpite the counter
assertions Of the railroad officials.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08
HOUSTON.

Subscribers 10 the stock OF the Rice
Palace are responding with rapidny ana
the future looks very encouraging to the
projectors
The cotton seed ieliutlng plant is re,
eardtd as Q practical certainty. as ihc
desired location has praetc,sy been Sc
cured.
The first day Of the colored encampment
was ycry successful from every view
point The narady was late but thousands
saw Il. Busy scenes in Camp Kirby.
New Orleans Is to make concerted enor,
10 establish better trade relations with
Texas, in competition with st. Louis AND
Kansas City.
There viii be three sessions dai,y IL
the criminal district court during "a,
Waller county murder trials.
The biggest canal Irrigation scheme II
Teyas Is now being developed In Fort BenC
county. a hundred and hfly thousand acre,
ere TO be waterea by one system. wori
progressing nicely.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08

mind shelter, but In the rain Of bullels
me eonyicts took a ladder from the SIDE
OF tue foundry, put II up against the
tWshty'loot wall, climbed up aud jumped
IN the meantime two OF the watchmen
hau rushed out Of the main gate and CIT
cleo the outside Of the wall hoping 10
mead on the fugltiyes. They ran into them
race 10 race, hut with n quicknesd porn
or thorough desperation the conrlets nad
tnsm covered With their rites. CompelAns
the officers to drop their rifles they made
thfm walk In front Of them across the
helds, hostages OF the good behavior OF
their fellow 1ailers on the walls Once IN
the heavy timber fhe long chase had begun.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08
OPEN RATE wAR.
Great Reduction Made in the Shippir
Of Live Stock

Great Reduction Made in the Shipping
OF Live Stock,
oalcage August THE Western freight
rate situation developed into state al
open war today when the Santa Fe gave
notice that, beginning next Monday. mat
company would carry live stock between
Chieagp and Kansas City for 10 cents per
100 pounds,
Tais Is cut OF iils cents and Is the
lowest rate given on live stock since 1895.
when the rate went 10 10 cents. The fun
purpose OF the Santa BE Is not disclosed
Tue Santa Re live stock rate Will AFFECT
the tariff from points far west OF Kansas
City 10 Chicago. as the rates from oil in
terror points win he no more than the
through rate 70 Chicago.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08
NEW CUBAN TARIFF.
Havana Papers Comment upfavorably
ON the Chanoes

on me manages,
Washington, August THE state depart
ment is advised by Minister squiers tnat
the Cuban senate has authorized the ex-
ecutive to increase import duties to the
following maXimums
Shoes and boots from 10 to Il per cent,
coal 20 cents per 1000 kilos; pine lumber
40 per cent; sjcarine beef in cans fresh
beet, fresh mutton, salt beef, ierked meat
hams, herring coffee, cider, beer, 80 per
cent; hats, dO per cent; butter, liquors
wines, 20 per cent; poultry, fresh pork
salt pork, bacon, lard, cheese condensed
milk, wheat tlour, goldfish, rice, eggs beans
pease, onions, potatoes, olive oil, preserves
100 per cent; common soap, 100 pes CEN,
and corn 333 per cent.
Havana August THE newspapers or
Havana publish many comments today on
the proposed changes in the customs tariff
for the purpose of providing security for
the projected loans of $4,OOO,00O and $50
100000, as set forth in the hill passed
by the senate last Tuesday. All the con
servative newspapers consider that these
changes win be hard on the poor man.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08
WASHINGTON NOTES.
lSnecInl to The Posi- !

Washington, August 1.-Two rural free
delivery routes win be established Sen.
temher ! at Delvallc Travis county, Texas,
with two carriers. The routes cover an
area Of slxty-seyon square miles, contain.
ing a population OF 1900. The postotnces
~ Elroy; GARFIELD and kenton will be ais
continued.
Captain Warren Barlow. Fifteenth In.
tantry. now on leave OF absence has been
''uereu TO Fort sam Houston for duty.
Secretary Moody, with his congressional
guests on board the Dolphin, viii Join the
North Atlantic squadron at Newport next
Monday. The squadron then viii ppt n
sea and for week evolutons viii taks
place under the eve OF the secretary.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08
TRAIN STRUCK A WAGON
A Number Of Picnickers Wen v
Badly Injured,

Paducah, Ky, August IA vssnx
of ten picnickers was struck By =
nols Central freight train at the l.i'a''
street crossing just within the ely y
tonight and five were injured, two iinas
The negro driver tried to pass 10 uA
but succeeded in getting only iR Y
across. Those injured are;
Maggie Koerner, II years old q y
Ky: fatally injured.
Dewey Lindsay, % years Old q ~
fatally injured.
James Warnicke, is years Ola ~
Altea Hurt, II years old, Of PeirSs y
Jim johnson. the negro drivf'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08
RAILROADS.

The Fort Worth and Denver has lost an
important bridge and there are no through
trains.
No settlement Of the Clehulne machinists'
strike has been reached az the Chicago
conferences. The company refused to re-.
instate all Of the men,
The railroads may not take kindly to the
abolition of The cotton inspection bureau
M Houston.
The Neinsco. Brazos and Northern has
been formally transferred to c. Z. Waller
and associates
Announcement Is made OF the plan by
which the Frisco acquired the Chicago an /
Eastern Illinois,
Activity W Louisville and Nashville stock
gives ii,e TO rumors OF change Of control.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08
WASHINGTON.

The democratic campaign managers are
sure that Nevada Will send democrat TO
the senate In place Of Jones.
senator Carmock denies tho reports OF
discussions among the democratic cam
palgn managers and says that tho Philip
pines question win not lie abandoned.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08
CONNIE RCIAL.

Cotton vglues made a sharp rise; shorts
frightened by strength of August lones and
improved spnt demand
All grains were affected by the slump In
corn aud prices dropped sharply.
Provisions suffered from liquidation and
lover hog market ana showed Il marked
loss.
Stocks developed violea. fluctuations.
several of the most important railroads
maintaining great activity.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08
SPORT.

George Gould has made an ofrer FOR the
Msckay stable ~ race horses
Jockey Martin was badly hurt nj Sara.
togo.
The Monk was a tavorlte at Erie, but
was badly beaten
Memphis was shut ont ny the Vlcksburg
team of the Cotton States league.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08
Leveeino Near RiohnorJ

Richmond, Texas, July T.-Fhe Rragos
river is creeping out Of Its banks In law
places. Ellis Cunningham and others &,
that vicinity are leyeelng TO hold the ware.
on Their crops. II Is thought here thar IN
row. 't'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08
FoREleN.

j. r. Morgan's ofrcr Of steamship serv-
ice has been accepted ny the British gov
eminent
King Edward issued proclamation Of
appreciation of his peoples sympathy for
him 10 his Illness
Exciting sceucs were enacted NJ the clos-
Ing Of q French religlons school
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08
Confidence in Roosevelt.

NNFVVlUI 20 Tut Fu0t,1
chicago August 1.-The Federation Of
Catholic Societies has adopted resolut,on.
yoicing support Of the friars. but sill az
pressmg coincidence that Roosevelt viii
soive me problem In the Philippines VITA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08

with over 100 delegates IN atts,a,,.
conference ON precinct politics Tx Y. !
afternoon session Az The evan,ns !, \
a number of addresses were n,sds r. ~, y.
inent state leaders. Hhe Convent 4
gct down to business tomorrow ' /
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08

Groves Black Root Liver Pills.
from bisct Root. They act On the liver sq
Equal to eslomeI aud leave no bad after
e1ects. No gnpiue. no sick stomach. Will
ause chronic constipation. Price rs cents
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08
POLITICAL.

Democrats OF Tennessee elected supreme
court Judges and nominated congressman.
Wyoming democrats put out q slatf
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08

- Michigan prohibitionists.
Detroit, Mich, August THE nrob,,,.,o,
''1'e convention met here this afternoon
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08
LOUISIANA LILY WHITES
VIII Try to Give Roosevelt Solid Del.
cation.
Especial to The Postl

New Orleans. August 7.--rhe action -
PRESIDENT Roosevelt In placing the rss...
p'e counter In Louixana under the contro
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08
REWARD WILL BE HELD up

II Is probable that the S4l00 reward fur
Harry Tracy's body will not be paid for
some time owing to the number OF claim
ants The body viii be taken 10 Salem at
tae conclusion OF the inquest at Davenport
Governor Gear has already stated that he
Is willing for. the state 10 paw the reward
as soon as the proper Identification shsll
90 made, but. the reward will net be paid
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-08

II now seems likely that the aid Of the
courts VIII be Invoked. II is said that Cow
ernor Gear Viii also favor the payment Of
the SlJCp TO Mrs Wagg0nrr for Merrill 8
body az tho same tn.e the reward Is paid
for Tracy. Governor Mcbride of Washing
ton has announced that he viii net IN ac.
cordCncc with the decision OF the ga en-
nrthnr.iles u paving the reWGrd
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06
International FisherY E.hiblt.

Vienna. aept e 4he International
Fishery exhibition, which opened to-
day in connection with the eighth
Austrian Fishery congress, IL Que Of
the largest and most comprehensive
exhibitions of the kind ever held in
Europe, The various displays in
clude fresh and salt water bsh and
water animals, 1reeding apparatus
and pearl fishery, natural aud artificial
foods, literature and history. manu-
factures from fish materials and illus,
Frations Of the various methods OF
cooking and preparing fish food for
the table. The exhibition will con.
tinue three weeks.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06
ORDERS Silver Jubilee,

New York,S ept. I'm every part
Of the country where there is q branch
of the knights and Ladies of Honor
there will be- a celebration today and
tomorrow of the silver jubilee of the
order. In this city the 1900 mem
bers of the order are holdinga jubila-
tion at Ulmer Park and in C hicago,
Boston, st. Louis and other cities
similar celebrations are in progress.
The knights and Ladies of Honor
WAS organized September 8, 1877, in
Louisville, Kentucky. Founded with
unseltish motives on the part of its
promoters, conducted upon strictly
business principles, improved by an
experience of twenty-fiv years, 1t
has all the facilities for successfully
promoting its Objects fraternal union
moral and material aid to its mem bers
and their dependents, education of it's
members, assistance of widows and
orphans of deceased members and
payment of substantial death benefits,
In New York state alone there are
over l50 lodges of the order. Since
its organization the order has dis
bursed nearly Sla, 600, 600 in benefits
The general headquarters at present
are located at indianapolis.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06
Rio Grande Excursion.

Annual convention grano lodge, K
of F., Colorado Springs, September 8,
10 and II. One fare for the round
trip. Dates of afternoon trains
of Sept. s. and morning trains of Sept
9Th. Final limit Sept 49, Con
tinuous passage.
Meeting Denver Sept. 16-20th, grand
lodge Grand Chapter Grand Command.
cry and the order of The Eastern Star.
A. f. & A. NJ One fare for the
round trip. Dates of sale-Scpt. ID,
final limit Sept. 81. Continuous
passage.
Excursions to the northwest. Cheap
one way eaippist rates. For rates and
limits inquire at ID. & h, q. station.
Meeting of National Wholesale
Druggists association, Monterey, Cal.
Oct, I, IL, 1903, to San Francisco and
Los Angeles round trip rate of 800 GO
ing aud coming via same or any Other
direct route. Rate of S6s, 30 going
and returning via diverse routes viz;
Going via Ogden al Los Angeles re.
turning via Portland tvia Shasta route
or q, II. q n, Co steamer between
San Francisco and Portland. Tick
cts on sale Sept, 80, Oct. /, g.. Fin.
al limit 30 days.
Colorado State Fair at Pueblo Sept.
1920. One fare for the round trip.
Selling days Sept, l5-i6-l7-1S-l9th.
Final limit Sept. 2lst, For bands il
uniform travelling together on one
ticket half of the above rate.
Grand lodge, Grand Chapter, Grand
Commandery and the order of tn,
Eastern Star-A. f. & A. M, al
Denver, Sept. rs to Goth inclusive. A
rate Of one and one-fifth on tbs
oerticfiate plan. Certificates available
Sept. i4-l5-l6. II the required NUN
ber of certificates (50) showing full
fare paid on going trip are presented
to joint agent they will be honoret
for return passage at oDe-fifth fare no
later than three days after close Of
meeting, Sunday notcounted.
National Encampment, g. A. X.
Washington D. O.. Oct. 8 to iith
1902. One fare for round trip. Sell
lug dates. October 2.3-4 and 5. Fina
limit TO leave Washington October "a
except that by depositiDg ticket will
joint agent at Washington, d. c.. OF
or before IL clock noon October l5tl
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06
Retirement of Gen. Forwood

Washington, d. c., Sept, 6-After
a long and distinguished military
record, covering a period of more than
forty years, Surgeon General william
H. Forwood of the army will be
placed on the retired list tomorrow
by operation of the age limit.
General Forwood succeeded to the
head of the medical department of the
army three months ago ou the retire
ment Of Brigadier General Sternberg
He is IA native a Delaware and a
graduate 9t fbe taadieai department OF
the Nniyersity of Pennsylvania. IN
1861 he was appoipted surgeon in the
regular army, and his service in the
civil war was marked not only by his
skill and devotion to his work. but by
dash and gallantry that won the ad
miration of all those with whom he
served His coolness uuaer nre was
remarkable aud II Is said of Gen. For
wood that he administered 10 the
wounded when shot snd shell were
falling around him with as much
skill as though he were behind the
walls of u hospital
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06
Minneapolis Mayor Out.

NJ Minneapolis, MINI. aept. d = A. A.
Al mes Is ne longer mayor of Mime
apolis, his resignation RECENTLY tend
cred and accepted having become
effective today. THIS Is the climax
of the police corruption scandals
which have agltated the city and oc.
cupied the grand jury and the courts
for two months. The ex-mayor is in
failing health and ii is doubtful if he
ever returns to Minneapolis unless
forced to do SO BY The COURTS.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

The Hoffman Bros. yesterday re-
ceived as fine assortment of wedding
ornaments and decorations for cakes
it has eyer heen oar pleasure to see
The Tribune would advise those con
templating nlatrimopy to call at Hoff-
mans and see this display. They al
so have in their display window a
brides cake for Mexican wedding
which it would pay you to stroll by
the window and see
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

Barney Ginsburg wears smile
three feet wide today all because
his wife presented him with an eleven
pound boy last night Barney is go-
ing to put a uniform on the young
man and take him to the prize drill
at Colorado Springs next week.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

Rev. f. T. Kruger, the new pastor
of the Methodist church, arrived with
his wife and baby last evening from
Laramie. Wyoming, where he has
been located the past three years.
Mr.. Kruger is gentleman of very
pleasing address aud manner, and
The Tribune bespeaks for him sue
cessful career in Florence.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

Rev. Ralph H. Houseman breaches
for Rev. Frazier of the Congregation
al church Coal Greek. tomorrow even
ing. reciprocating a pulpit supply
courtesy. He will occupy his own
pulpit here in the morning.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

Bishop Omsted writes that in few
days Archdeacon Bywater will visit
st. Albans parish, and he hopes there
will be big meeting of the par
ishioners ON that occasion. The date
of the meeting will be published later.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

Rev. A. O. yellhoefer and family
arrived this afternoon and will take
up their residence on East Fifth street
between Petroleum and Midland.
Mr.. Vellhoefer is the new pastor of
the Baptist church.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

There will be watermelon social
next Tuesday evening at the home of
Mrs. j. johnson on the Mesa former
home of Henry Lewis The band
will discourse sweet music The en-
tertainment committee will see that
are invited to be present and enjoy an
evening ON the beautiful lawn on the
hillside.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

Jansen is advertising his skill as
painter and decorator by the work
on his wagon. 1t is about the gayest
thing of the kind in town.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

F, W. Booking has rented the K. p.
building for his second hand store and
expects to move TO the new location
by the 20th of the present mouth,
This room will be much better adapt
ed to his business, giving more room
to display goods and the glass front
will furnish ample light to make the
arrangement of them more attractive
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06
F. & c. c. Excursions.

. Reduced rates to Cripple Greek
September s and 28. One standard
fare fer the round trip. Final limit
One day FROM date Of sale.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

If you are in need of a fine we'd
ding cake, Hoffman Bros. are prepared
to suit you op short notice. 5-S
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

Don't forget the social of the Ladie
Aid, Presbyterian church. Water
melon galore. 81
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

Three thousand dollars worth of
first class clothing Sale price for
thirty days.
Stiff S. b. AUSTIN.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06
True
Economy

The difference in
cost between an alum
baking powder and
th c zig h e $ class
cream of tartar bak-
ing powder would not
amount for a family's
supply to one dollar
a year.
DR.. Prices is the
standard cream of tar
tar baking powder. 1t
makes the food de-
licious and healthful.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

Tourist sleeping car to Chicago via
Rock Island system will leave Denver
daily Sept. ist to 18th inclusive at
$3.50 p. m. ~. 80 to Chicago, sl.50 to
Omaha. 1886
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

NoTE.-You cannot, II you
value good health, afford to
use cheap. low-grade, alum
baking powders. They are
aptto spoil the food they do
endanger the health. All
physicians will tell you, that
alum in iood is deleterious.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

New invoice of school supplies at
HILLS drug store 2-ls
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

Leave orders for your wedding or
party bakery at Hoffman Bros. 5-s
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

Best on Earth Tablets DC at Yelton $
Drug Co. 40
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

When yeu want work done right call
ON y. r. Millar Piano and furniture
moving. Heavy drayaRe. Phone 32l
black, 85tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

Best on Earth Tablets &c at Yelton IS
Drug Co. as
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

For Rent-Keller's hall "Wednesday
and Friday nights, Sitf
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

Don't fail to see Hoffman's fine dis.
play OF wedding goods. 5-s
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06
Focal News.

Eat Hoffman Bros. ice cream.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06

and payment of SOC. limit will be ex.
tended TO leave Washington up to and
including November 8rd. Stop-overs
mt certain points.
Republican state convention. DEN
yer. Sept. 18th, 1909. One fare for
round trip. Selling dates Sept. 10
and 18th. Final limit 10 return Sept.
IA, 1902. Continuous passage.
Democratic state convention and
peoples party state convention, Denver,
September 9th. Rate of one fare for
round trip. Selling dates Sept. aud
Sth. Final limit to return Sept Nth,
Continuous passage.
Notice of Dissolution.
Notice is hereby given that tho.
firm of Salmon and Farrell is dis,
solved. =, ". Farrell retaining tho.
business. An persons knowing them.
selves Indebted to the above firm wilt
please call at The Club and settle at
once.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-06
Notice of Dissolution, ,

DAVE SALMON.
p. W. FARRElL..
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-04-08

bonus given to it by the bounties-a
bonus which. combined with the over
stocking OF the market has enabled the
existing duty on sugar to be paid without
any increase In the price falling upon the
British consumer.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-04-08
SHIPPING NOTES
FROM EVERY SEA
The wisconsin is at San Diego.

Captain Edwin IL. Francis of Seattle is
dead.
The transport Sheridan left San Fran
cisco April l.
The oil steamer Major Barrett has been
destroyed by fire.
The little steamer Alice has been lost
in Millbank Sound.
The transports Sherman and Logan are
laid up for repairs.
More wreckage from the Condor has
been found at kiyuQuot.
The Spanish steamer Ea has been lost
OFF the North Carolina coast
o. Billeson is now master OF the old
island schooner Fanny Adele.
The schooner Fannie Dutard has been
towed into Santa Barbara leaking.
A home is to be provided in San Fran
cisco for the United States marines.
The u. 5. gunboat Wheeling is on the
way to Honolulu from Magadalena bay.
The German ship Marie Hackfeld is now
at Port Costa loading grain for Europe.
The steam whaler Thrasher has started
from San Francisco for a cruise in the
north.
Hind. Rolph & Co.'s new barkentine
Makaweli will be Launched in couple of
weeks.
An attempt is to be made to recover
the treasure aboard the sGnken steamer
Islander.
Frank Huntley, sailor on the battle
ship Oregon, fell on the vessel and broke
his neck.
The French bark Refine Blanche has
arrived at San Francisco from Newcastle,
Australia
The steamer Enterprise. Captain Miller.
sailed from San Francisco for Hilo on
March 30
Captain Hockelmann of the German
bark Antigone committed suicide at San
Ia Rosslia.
The lumber schooner Amethyst has
been located in Barclay Sound floating
bottom up.
The fourmasted British ship Pyrenees
has been successfully fioated at Manga
Reva lagoon.
The steamer City OF Seattle went ashore
in Vancouver harbor but was foated
without damage
Chief Steward Evans of the Meade now
occupies similar position aboard the
transport Sheridan.
on March Goth the schooner James
Rolph sailed from San Francisco for Ho-
nolulu via Killisnoo.
The schooner Salona sailed from Shang-
hal to Cape Flattery in g days break
Ing the Pacific record.
The transport Egbert arrived in san
francisco from Honolulu on March n