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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-15

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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26
The Per Diem System.

Galveston. Texas, June 25--W. {. Nixon,
general manager Of the Santa Fe, Informed
The Post correspondent this morning that
II was the Intention OF the Santa Fe and
OF most Of the other roads throughout
the country TO iuaugurate the per diem
instead of the mileage basis OF settling Tor
the use of cars belonging to other con-
panies on July l, This is n matter which
has been discussed for years hut the i'm
mediate cause Of the change was the pass.
age OF resolution at the meeting Of the
American Railway association nj meet
ing held in New York few months ago
faNoring the adoption Of the per diem basis.
copy of this resolution was sent To the
executive heads Of the various railroads
throughout the country ard nearly all NJ
them agreed to adopt it. All the Texas
lines Will adopt tho per diem basis
Mr. Nixon said that he thought The new
arrangement would prove n good one and
that 1t would result In the more PROMPT
return of cars and consequent increase
an the available equipment of the roads.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26
THE IsrAMlAN CANAL.
It's Fate Appears to Be Hanging in the
Balance.

It's Fate Appears to Be Har1ng in the
Balance.
Galveston Tribune.
The fato of the canal between the At
lantic and Pacific seems TO be hanging in
the balance so far as this congress IS con
cerned and friends of the measure are be-
stirring themselves In the interest. not Of
any particular canal. but OF a canal Here
Is a telegram received here this morning.
which is heartily approved by the business
element;
ITO l. II. Kempner. GaiyestoN Texas.
''Mashlngton, d. c., June 2S-oppor.
tunlty presented for isthmlan canal II honse
will adopt Spooner bill without change
Republican party can not AFFORD to place
the responsibility upon president unless IFS
motives are sincere. Time limit MS ar
fcred by Senator Mallory would be nm.
wise and might defeat chances OF any canal
Next congress can limit tine II unGuly
prolonged, Panama route Endorsed by com.
question. Either route would make (;al.
weston and the South greatest commercial
center OF the Union. Important all South.
ern congressman vote for SpOouer amend.
mont. which VIII insure prompt building
OF a canal. Charles II. Levy
In response after carefully canyaSsinp.
the matter. the local bodies of business
men sent the following message 10 con.
gresham Burgess:
"Hon. George II. Burgess, NJ. c., Wash
) "Gsiveston interests being DESTROYS above
all things OF securing an tsthmisn canal.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26
THE BILL WAS KILLED.
Louisiana Legislature Indefinitely
Postponed Anti .ScaIpiug Bill.
CAPTAIN II. D.PA1RlcK OF AUSTIN DEAD
He Was Freight Agent for the Central
at Austin for Twensy Ycsrs--Con,-
mission Orders.
CAPTAIN n. D.PA1RlcK OF AUSTIN DEAD
Especial to The Post,

Baton Rouge, La. June 25.-The anti
scalping bill went down to defeat In the
legislature today. When the bin came up
for cngrossment Representative Cordill
moved it's passage to third reading and Rep
resentative OConnor moved as a substitute
that 1t be indefinitely postponed. The mo-
tion to indefinitely postpone was adopted by
vote Of 81 to 49, Mr. o'Coanor then put
on the clncher and the bin was buried be-
You'd resurrection.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26
H. D. PATRICK DEAD.

Was the Central's Freight Agent at Aus
tin for Twenty Years.
Austin. Texas. June 2o.-Captain Fl. d.
Patrick, aged 65 years and a well known
citizen, died very suddenly at an early
hour this morning. He was found dead In
his chair on the front gallery Of his home
with n newspaper In his hand. II has been
his custom for years To go to his front
gallery every morning early and read his
paper lie was well yesterday and heart
failure caused his untimcly death today.
For twenty years he was general freight
agent OF the Houston aud Texas Central at
this point, reslgnug only a short time
ago to be succeeded by his son. a wife,
four daughters and three sons survive him.
He was a Skinner and was high in Masonry.
His many friends were shocked when they
learned the sad news this morning.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26
Notes and Personals.

j. :. Hershey of the Santa Fe was in
Tue city yesterday on a short business trip.
Paul Kirkpatrick travelling freight agent
East. - "
Manager Nixon of the Santa Fe. who was
Galveston
A. NJ. Hall. assistant passenger aud
ticket agent Of the KATY, went to Calves
ton yesterday to relieve the ticket agent
at that place for Il few DAYS
Manager Van Week and other officials
OF the Southern Pacific returned yesterday
from the annual tour OF inspection of the
lines. Manager Van Week reports every
thing In good shape on the road
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26
COMMISSION ORDERS.
Annendina COMMONLY TarIff No. 81

Amending Commodity 7 arlfF No, 81.
Austin, Texas. June 25.-In approval oil
joint application of the Texas Southern
aud Texas and Pacific Railway companies
submitted under No 10 of the Texas South
crD Railway company, II ~ hereby or
uered that commodity tariff No. "a, ISSUED
and articles taking lumber rates, In car
loads, transported by railroads between
points in Texas and effective May -, 1901
be amended by adding thereto the follow
ing item;
Effective June 80, 1907. Rates on lumber
and articles taking lumber rates, An car
loads, from all stations ON the Texas
Southern railway north and west Of lIarc
ton, TO all stations on the Texas and Pa
cite railway, shall be- the sume as those
now In effect from stations south or Harle
ton to the same points.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26
Material for Both Extensions.

wharton. Texas, June 25. From Agent
Sanders The Post correspondent learns that
there are now daily shipments of railroad
material, consisting of ties, lumber and
rails, passing through Wharton intended
Tor Van Week. which will be used In both
extensions, the eastbound which Is now
btelng bnilt toward Hawkinsvlle, and the
Bay City extension, which will be pushed
forward at once. Two corps of men are
Kept busily at work on each extension
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26

floral offering by Mr.. and Mrs W. j..
Craig as the train passed through the beau
tifu "City Of Roses"
The thoughtfulness OF the donors made
a deep impression upon tho visiting dele
gates. ana they declared themselves capt..
yated by the many courtesles extended
Mr. Craig Is general passenger agent OF
the New York Texas and Mexican and
Gulf, West Texas aud Pacific railway.
while Mrs. Craig Is admired by a large
circle OF acquaintances and friends. The
special left Victoria at 0 a. M for Cuero.
Beevllle and CORPUS Christi
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26

sacrifice in behalf of Cuba. aud the beet
farmer is undoubtedly going to retallate
with his ballot. Then, too, there are many
sections I'm the West that are already demo-
cratic and others that are populistic with Il
leaning toward democracy when IT comes
10 choosing between the two parties.
All things considered, the democratic
leaders here regard the outlook as very en-
COuraging
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26
DLsiRABLE sLMAER REsoRTs,

lhers are mauy desirable summer Re.
sorts located along the Southern Railway,
among which Is the Land OF the Sky and
be Sapphire Country. including Asheyille,
NJ Hot Springs and the Resorts of Ton.
nessce and Virginia. Also various Seashpee
Resorts.
For Summer Homes Folders aud doserlp.
tive matter, srply to Mr. ]. NJ. Knight
Travelling Passenger Agent, Houston, Texas,
or TO !ccs nearest ticket agent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26
CROSSING Case Set for Heari,o.

Austin, Texas June 25.-'rhe railroad
commission today set for hearing on July
the crossing case Of the Texas aud New
orleans railway aud the Cotton Belt TO ETC.
terminc the character Of crossing which
shall be placed where the Texas and New
Orleans crosses the Cotton Belt, at or near
the town OF Jacksonville The Texas and
New Orleans WANTS grade crossing, while
the Cotton Belt insists on having an over.
head crossing at that point
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26
AMERICAS SUMMER RESORTS.

When 1t begins to get hot and dry ones
thoughts naturally turn toward the lakes
and rivers and the seashore OF New York
and New England, and we begin TO won
der how much II would require or time
and money TO make the trip. lot OF
these questions are answered aud lot
OF information given free in "Four-Traek
sorts sorts Sent on receipt OF a two.cent
stamp, by George "A. Daniels, General Pas.
senger Agent, New York Central and Hud.
son River Railroad, Grand Central Sta.
tton- Asx York.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26
Railroad con,panv pissoIycd

seguin, Texas June %. At meeting
OF the directors ~ the Seguin and North.
western Railroad company this afternoon
by unanimous vote this company agreed
TO dissolve and each shareholder draw his
proportonate part Of the amount of paid
mp stock The company was organized sew.
eral months ago for the purpose of huild.
Ing road from Scguin to Hunter and other
points. The continued drouth was the oc.
castor of their dissolution and they OK
poet 10 rcorganize when the crop outlook
Is better
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26
Application to Issue Stock.

Austin. Texas, June 25.--An application
to issue stock to the amount of 100000
was filed today with the railroad commits
sion by the Texas and Louisiana Railway
company on about twenty-five miles of road
from the town Of Lufkln, Angelina county,
70 Wndham. Angelina county, which road
IL ALREADY constructed. Before taking action
on the application valuation of the road
WI nave to be made by the expert engineer
OF the railroad commission.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26
ARKANSAS REPUBLICAN LEAGUE
Recommends the Cessation OF the
System OF Joint Debates.

Recommends the Cessation OF the
System OF Joint Debates.
Little Rock, Ark, June 20 --rhe repub
nean league clubs or Arkansas held their
lunual convention today with $50 delegates
present. Resolutions were adopted indors
ng the administration of President Roose
velt ana recommending cessation nj the
sSstem Of Joint debates in Arkansas Presi.
uent sidney Il. Redding Of Little Rock and
lhc other otncers we're reelccted. Two fac.
lions nf the republican party in Arkansas
VIII hold separate state conventions to
morrow. each ia nominate a state ticket
The element known as the ''regulars" viii
sorlnate Harry n. Myers, register Of the
United States land office M Little Rork,
Ton gogernor, while the "ipsurgents or
lnti-Ciayton contingent VIII name Charles
ID. Graves OF Hot Springs for governor
Both conventions promise to he wen at
ended.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26
Brakeman Affllok kiIlnd

Texarkana. Texas, June ~. -C. C. Ar.
NICK a brakeman on the Texarkana, shrcye-
port and Natchez railroad. while trying
10 board his train Mt Doddridge twenty
miles south of this place today, lost his
hold and fell under the cars. He wan cut
TO pieces Afhick was from Bolivar. Mo-
terment.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26
WEATHER INFORMATION.
Probabilities.

Washington. June 25.--Eastern Texas
Fair Thursday and Friday; cooler Thurs
day in northern portion; fresh southeast
TO south winds on the coast.
Oklahoma aud Indian Territory Showers
aud cooler Thursday; Friday fair
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26
CHARTER AMENDED.
The Texas and Louisiana Road Is to Be
Extended.

Extended.
Austin, Texas, June %. The Texas and
Louisiana Railroad company today secured
the approval Of the attorney general to an
amendment to Its articles OF incorporation,
which were subsequently filed 10 the sec.
rotary Of states department. The original
charter filed provided for the building OF Il
railroad from the town of Lufkin, Angelina
county. to Wn1ham Angelina county, and
the road has been constructed thus FAR aud
tension from Wlndham eastwardly through
the counties of NHCogdoChes, San Angus
tine, Jasper and Newton to the town of
Newton, n distance Of about seventy five
mllcS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26
A Pleasant lnoid.n,.

One Of the most pleasant incidents at
tending the visit OF the Southern Pacidc
Immigration agents TO Victoria was the
presentation yesterday morning OF a lovely
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26

realizing impossibiity adoption OF Nicara-
qua route. earnestly request your support
OF Spooncr bill
"R. Waverly Smith,
president Chamber of Commerce.
Julius w. Jockusch,
president Business League.
'Julius Runge.
president Cotton Exchange
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-26
Cotton Region Bulletin.

Report for the twenty-four hours ending
at a. M, 10Th meridian time:
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-14
AN ORDINANCE

Adopting plan of beverage and
drainage for a portion Of the city
of Akron. and designating such por-
tions Of the work as are required
for immediate use.
Be It ordained by the Council of the
city of Akron. Ohio:
Sec. i. Two-thirds of all the mem
bers elected thereto concurring, that
the plans Of sewerage and drainage
prepared by the City Civil Engineer,
and on file in his Office for that part
of the city Of Akron known as sewer
district No. 8. is required for imme-
diate use. and such system Of sewer
age and drainage is hereby designated
as follows: "
A main trunk sewer in and along
Home street; thence across private
property to Schell avenue; thence in
and along Schell avenue to Chestnut
street.
Sec. 2. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force from and after
its passage and legal publication.
Recommended by the Board of City
Commissioners
CHAS. H. ISBELL, Clerk.
Passed October s. 1902.
J. W. SEIDELL.
President City Council.
CHAS. H. ISBELL,
City Clerk.
October 13, IA.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-14
AKRON-OFFICIAL.
AN ORDINANCE

OF the city of Akron, Ohio, authoriz-
ing the issuing of bonds in antcipa-
ton of the collection of special as
sessments. for the construction of
local sewer in Upson street, from
Arch street to a point 100 feet west
erly from Harter avenue.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the
Council of the city of Akron, Ohio,
two-thirds of all the members elected
thereto concurring, that the Mayor
and Clerk of said city, in the
manner provided by chapter two of
division nine, of title twelve, of part
first, of the Revised Statutes of Ohio,
be and they are hereby authorized and
empowered to issue the bonds of said
city for the purpose of providing a
fund for the immediate payment of the
cost and expense of constructing
local sewer in Epson street, from Arch
street, to a point $50 feet westerly
from Harter avenue, TO the amount OF
So 900. and in the denominations and
at the times following, towit:
One bond of $500, payable In one
year from date,
One bond of $500, payable in two
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-14
AN ORDINANCE

OF the city of Akron, Ohio, authorizing
the issuing of bonds in anticipation
of the collection of special assess
ments, for the construction of main
trunk sewer in Sewer District Num-
bers 3 and 10.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the
Council of the city of Akron. Ohio,
two-thirds of all the members elected
thereto concurring. that the Mayor
and Clerk of said city, in the man.
ner provided by chapter two of divis-
ion nine, Of title twelve. of part first,
of the Revised Statutes of Ohio, be
and they are hereby authorized and
empowered to issue bonds of said city
for the purpose of providing a fund
for the immediate payment of the cost
and expense of constructing a main
trunk sewer in Sewer Districts Num-
bers 3 and 10, to the amount of S11 900.
and in the denominations and payable
at the times following, towit:
Seven bonds of $500 each, payable
in one year from date.
Seven bonds of $500 each, payable
In two years from date.
Eight bonds of $500 each, payable
in three years from date.
Sec. 2. That the said bonds shall
be dated November 20, 1902; shall ex-
press upon their face the name and
numbers of the sewer districts for
which they are issued, together with
the purpose Of their issue; shall cite the
state law and the city ordinance au-
thorizing their issue; shall bear a rate
of interest not exceeding 5 per cent
per annum payable semi-annually;
shall be signed by the Mayor and City
Clerk and shall have affixed thereto
the corporation seal of the city of Ak
ron; shall have interest coupons at
tached duly signed by the City Clerk,
and shall be payable, both principal
and interest, at the National Park
Bank, New York City. and shall be
sold under the direction of the Com
mittee on Finance of the City Council,
at not less than their par value.
Sec. 8. That upon the sale of said
bonds, the proceeds thereof shall be
placed in the city treasury, and said
assessments and all portions thereof
when collected, shall be applied to the
payment of said bonds and interest
thereon as the same shall become due.
and to no other purpose whatsoever.
Sec. 4. That the faith and credit of
the city of Akron are hereby pledged
for the payment of both principal and
interest of said bonds at maturity,
Sec, 3. This ordinance shall take eff
feet and be in force from and after its
passage and legal publication.
Passed Oct 8, 1902.
]. w. SEIDELL.
President City Council.
CHAS. H. ISBELL,
City Clerk.
Oct. 13, IA.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-14
AKRON OFFICIAL.

years from date.
Two bonds Of $500, payable in three
years from date.
Sec. 2. That the said bonds shall he
dated November 20 1902; shall express
upon their face the name Of the sewer
and the purpose Of their issue; shall
cite the state law and the city ordi-
nance authorizing their issue; shall
bear rate OF interest not exceeding
3 per cent. per annum payable semi
annually; shall be signed by the May
or and City Clerk and shall have afiix-
ed thereto the corporation seal Of the
City of Akron; shall have interest cou-
pons attached duly signed by the City
Clerk, and shall be payable, both prin-
cipal and interest, at the National
Park Bank, New York City, and shall
be sold under the direction OF the Com
mittee on Finance Of the City Coun-
ell, at not less than their par value.
Sec. 3. That upon the sale Of said
bonds, the proceeds thereof shall be
placed In the city treasury, and said
assessments and all portions thereof,
when collected. shall be applied to the
payment of said bonds and interest
thereon as the same shall become due,
and to no other purpose whatsoever.
Sec. 4. That the faith and credit
Of the city Of Akron are hereby pledg.
ed for the payment Of both principal
and interest Of said bonds at matur-
ity.
Sec. 5. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force from and after
It's passage and legal publication.
Passed Oct. 6, 1902.
j. W. SEIDELL.
President City Council.
CHAS. II. ISBELL,
City Clerk.
Oct. 13, IA.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-14
AKRON MARKETS.

(These prices furnished daily by Z.
Kryde.:' Sc SonsJ
BUYING PRICES.
Wheat, new, 20, II.
Wheat, old, 20, II.
Rye, per bu., 4S to 90. ~
Corn, new, soc to Bic.
Timothy seed, per bu., S1.5O to So.
Glover seed, per bu.. S4 to IS.
Hay baled, SO to $12.
Straw, baled, SIS to SO.
Oats, old, 46c.
New Oats, 32c.
SELLING PRICES.
Middlings, per cwt., S1.10 to $1.4O.
Hay, per cwt.. roc, 75c.
New oGts, 80 to 4O
Corn, new, per bu.. 3Sc to 45c.
Bran, per cwt., 90.
Straw, per bale. 40c. 50c.
Glover seed, $5.e5 to Sc.
Timothy seed, So to S2.25.
(These prices furnished daily BY
Jas. Christy Jr. &c Col
Green calf hides, No !. per ID. &c.
Green beef hides, No. l, per h., 61sc
to &c.
Sheep pelts, 40 to 60c.
Tallow per ib, 51a
BUYING PRICES.
(These prices furnished daily by Nelan
Brothers.l
Eggs, strictly fresh, per doz., 23c.
Chickens, live. per h.. &c to &c.
Butter, creamery, per h., 24c.
Potatoes, new, per bu.. SOC.
RETAIL PRICES.
Eggs, strictly fresh, per doz., 2Gc.
Chickens. dressed per ID, "a.
Butter, c,edpery, per lb,, 2sc.
Potatoes, new, per peck, 1sc.
These prices furnished daily by
Armour & Co.
Dried beef, II to 1872.
Skinned ham, 12c.
California hams, 9ss ~
Bacon, 1S14c.
Sugar cured hams. 121ato 1872.
Compound lard, in tierces, 7Hc.
Simon pure lard, in tierces, 12c.
Country kettle lard, in tierces, 11Ac.
90 Id. tubs, Nc over tierces.
Dressed calves, 10 to 101a.
Dressed beef, to 10h.
Dressed hogs, DC.
4 Cattle, live, &c to 51ac.
Lambs dressed, 10 to lie.
Hogs, live, 61ac to &c.
Lamb, alive. to SIC.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-14

FOR SALE-By Henry Holtz, Abbey
block, Peo. phone, 2 on 1880:
100 Sacelle, 3 rooms, $500.
13041a S. High, A rooms, $780,
JOG Il. Voris, 5 rooms, $1250.
$40 w. North, II rooms, $125O.
100 Pearl, rooms, lot 10Ox1OO, $1,000.
706 N. Howard, s rooms, $4,000.
1920 s. Main, rooms, $25OO
ia s. Maple, Z rooms and bath,
modern, S2S00. Don't fail to see this.
81 Spicer, rooms, lot 3Sx205, $4,000,
figure this as an Investment.
Splendid home on N. Howard st.,
for $500, worth $500. See about It.
Farms of 81 10, 90, 80, 40, 40, go, SO,
73, 80, 100, 1876, 165, 10, 1913 acres for
sale or trade. Open Saturday evenings.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-14

What is the use of saying ''the best
company" or ''the strongest COM
pany?" or 1.-THE largest companyr
They all say those thugs.
We say simply: The Penn. Mutual
Life Insurance Company, Of Philadel-
phia, organized 1S47. That tells the
whole story. -. ..
JOHN @. BLooMFIELD. Agt.
Echumacher Block. Tel. 615.
kn dly tt