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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04
is COMING TOMORROW.

President Mahon viii Address Street
Railway Men Thursday Night
President Mahon of the Amalgamated As.
ISOLATION Of Street Railway Employees OF
America, who had been expected to address
The local street car men last night, is at FL
Paso strengthening out the affairs Of that
union.
President Mshon hoped to reach Houston
last night, but he has been delayed, and
wired the local officers that he would come
tomorrow night instead.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04

:, ne Masonic temple as de-
o. :, The last meeting of the
W, d Houston was srransed yes
leoss Master W. NJ. Ely OF Con
b w.. ..hed the city IN the evening,
vD =, Grand Lodge committee With
q - 3. F. Frymier and Grand
az 1 and Charles J. Wolf are the
s' Y. ! the consideration being $780,
=. mot Important real estate
houston in recent years, not
-. n, standpoint Of a valuable
h~ ...nsaetion. but in view Of the
4 marks the passing of land
= |. MAS Masonry. The property EN-
~ grounds ON which tho big tenn
.millar sight TO every passer ON
49,, has stood for years gone by.
q ,'a,pr Is located ON ground having
~. az 100 feet on Main street and
H., s,ck inst distance on Capitol ave
4 !. /, four stories high. The Ma.
-ns IL well woven into the history
...,,ap II was one of the hrst i'm
4 !. .slsees Of the city, and while many
-, have been reared in later years
Y, h company It held a distinction of
q, IN the earlier days of the city's
&,,-ura The site has been the hons
-,rd Lodge work In Texas for nearly
A n century, and the faithful followers
!, Masonic emblem throughout the
4. have annually gathered there TO dis
4 Il the business and advance the mis-
4 thst order. The land on which the
H. Is located was originally bought
4 ,vued by Holland lodge, which with
Gznd Lodge, have been the owners
sns past Fifty years.
ISLE was effected through W. w.
his Co., the real estate firm, and
snsd by ali parties concerned last
hi Master Ely will 90 hence to Waco
plscs temporary quarters for Grand
ets.ir John Watson and Grand Urea s.
BRF. Frymier, who Will remove head.
srip Of the order to that city After ac-
tflhing this he will 60 to Dallas to call
fs.tng Of the building committee, which
ars IN charge the erection Of the
BIZ At Waco The proceeds Of the sale
as building at houston will 20 into
temple building fund and at the Dial.
melting the architect will be given such
fE.tons as will enable him to proceed
Il the temple at Waco.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04
personal MENTION.

Mss Mamie Hanna has returned from
an extended visit 70 relatives at Waco and
Hearne.
Miss Barbara Groee Of Hampstead is Wis
iting Mrs W. II. Williams. s1s Iceland
avenue.
The friends Of Mr.. ami Mrs A. D.
Spencer nee stiies) win be pleased to know
that they intend making Houston their
home, and will be al home on Thursday,
170s Prairie.
Miss ". Yetta Brizzoiara oof Madison
vile is In the city. 10 the delight Of her
many friends. Miss Brizzolara spent sew
eral DAYS In Bryan and was the guest Of
Mrs. S, III Anphin She will leave the
latter part Of February for Boston. Mass.
10 visit relatives. and will be accompanied
home by her cousin. Rev. Father Cronin
OF ChariestOwn. Mass
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04

PREPARING FOR BUILDING.

The Transfer Of Business Property Com
pleted Yesterday.
The sale Of the Latham business property
on Main street TO the Showers Furniture
company, which was mentioned IN The Poss
several weeks ago has been completed in
all it's details and the deeds passed yes
terday. The tract is 100 feet square and
stands on the corner Of Main and Capitol
avenue, just across from the Masonic tenn
pie, and was owned by Mr.. John II. Kirby.
ThA consideration was 10000
AS previously stated. the Showers Furni.
ture company is preparing plans foT the
erection of a Eve story building to cover
the whole property as soOn as they get
possession Of the corner property, which
will be about May J.
The sale Of this business property was
consummnted by Colonel n. l. Mills
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04

raetng parties were Walter May ana Miss
ultle H. King. The ceremony was per.
formed by Justice NJ. r. Rel. Mr.. Nav IA
engaged In putting in plant near Crosby.
e H. Mnby is having some Of the Valley
prick yard moved to old Harrisburg brick
yard where he has been making brick for
'ne last nfteen or twenty years. and he will
. rSinove az OF the sheds Of the Valley brick
yard TO the old brick yard AS soon a. the
weather VIII permit the sawmili will start
" ", ana Is expected to do double the business
The round bale gin is stir running. but
most Of the cotton comes by schooner. a.
there was very little cotton raised In this
vicinity this year or last year. The bo,I
weeYiis destroyed II. Mr.. Ross OF Deep.
water had $50 acres and says he will not
get more than forty bnles.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04
Beatty-Brown.

At z o'clock last evening the Rev. r. Am
mons Of Tabernacle Baptist church pro-
nounced the ceremony uniting Miss Ivy e.
Brown and Mr.. B. A. Beatty, both Of Hous-
ton.
The wedding, which was very quiet one
was solemnized at 2007 Union street, where
Rev. Ammons resides. The groom is an
electrician, while his bride is a very he.
witching young woman. They will live at
1920 Oak street.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04
abor council Meeting.

The regular meeting Of the Labor Council
occurred last night, but nothing OF pubic
,mnort took place. The transaction OF rou-
tine business occupied the time OF the eouu,
eli. which was out In full force, there oeins
q fun attendance. - g.. rotevence
10 thc United brotherhood OF kall,%sy , ~,
Moves nor was any communication ii"N'
mat body presented 10 the council
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04
Mestlnn With Success.

The soliciting committees that are raising
the funds necessary in providing the enter
tainment Of the visiting locomotive engi-
neers who will be In the city the first week
in March. report a successful and encour-
aging canvass. The meeting will be the
union gathering of the Brotherhood Of
Locomotive ENGINEERS and many distin-
gulshed personages will visit Houston on
that occasion
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04
Death Of Dr. MoEIroN.

Last evening Mrs. W. f. Simmons re-
ceived a message announcing the death. at
his home in Pierce City. No, Of DR.. Robert
McBlroy. His death occurred yesterday
morning.
The deceased was a former health officer
Of this city and the announcement Of mis-
demise will come as a shock to his many
friends In this city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04
BUDGET FROM BEAUMONT
STREET CAR COMPANY MUST oPER-
ATE SEPARATE CARS.
Room 10 to Be Made for the New Court
by Dividing the Present Room.
Local News Notes.

Branch office: The Posts Beaumont of.
sse s GOoT SsSteS In Eau SS ts
d. Linn as business representative and F.
w. Greer as correspondent. Subscriptions
and advertisements or news Items left at
this address win receive prompt attention,
Subscribers having any cause for complaint
ua to delivery of papers are requested TO
phone or otherwise notify the Office
promptly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04
AnnIIoatlon for WI.

Assistant City Attorney Phelps yas en-
gagged yesterday In the preparation Of the
city's application for a writ Of error in the
famous Cawthon case now pending In the
supreme court This Is the case involving
the paw OF the discharged policemen who
are claiming the protection OF the civil serv-
ice rules.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04
MN Remove % PaIestIne.

Mr.. Ike Harrison, who has been in the
tailoring business for many years In this
city, has disposed Of his stock here and
leaves for Palestine, where he will open an
M TO date tailoring and mems furnishing
business His many friends are sorry to
see him leave, and wish him success in his
now home.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04

figure than was Ut first expected. The
property taxpayers are probably 1000, max
Ing a total OF 2SQO, against tho November,
1902, total vote OF $500.
The full State apportionment for tho
Beaumont school funds was paid into tho
treasury today by Collector Kent, IL
amounted TO Slo,96S.
The City Federation Of Women's Clubs
had an interesting meeting yesterday ar
the home of Mrs. y b. Cooper,
"Pennsylvania" Ia the bill at tho Kyle
tomorrow night
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04
News Notes.

Beaumont, Texas, February 3-county
Judge Wheat stated 10 The Post CORE
spOndent that he would provide for the
Sixdeth judicial district court by dividing
the present district court room The room
now Used Is twice as large ~ needed.
Judge Watts will be sworn In as soon as
his commission arrives.
The Keith Lumber company held rs an
unsl meeting this morning and the follow
ing Il the result OF the stockholders: The
directors elected were; w. A. Fletcher
r. a. Fletcher ]. r. Keith, y. &. Wood
head, II. o. BehrmAn, G. A. Easley. They
met and elected ]. r. Keith president n.
A. Fletcher vice president, II. G.. Behr-
man secretary r. n. Norvell treaHurer and
- 8. Wcodbead general sales agent. This
ton.
Tax Collector Ruins Kent stated today
thar ae thought the poll tax receipts from
paroles not paying a property tax would
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04
49, nlreotor Named.

President Herman 7. Keller Of the No
Tsu-Oh has announced the appointment OF
Mr. JET n Miller as a member or the
hoard Of directors OF the association.
ThIs appointneut fills the vacancy on
the board created 10y the resignation OF Air.
II NJ MavO.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04
District Court.

Beaumont, Texas, February s.--The suit
that is being tried In the district court be.
tween the Haywood Rice Canal and Milling
company and A. L. Anderson was continued
throughout the day and the arguments
were fnished Int this afternoon. Prior TO
the arguments OF the attorneys, the coun-
sci made motion that Tue Judge instruct
the jury to nnd a verdict for the defendant
In the case, which was orerruie1.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04
A Case Of Smallpox.

City Health Officer Brumby has quaran.
teed the house at No. 2307 Crockett street
where a case Of smallpox is reported. A
child is said to have recovered from the
disease In this house three weeks ago
Without the contagion being reported to
the health officers and this case occurs
in the same family
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04
FOR COUNTY HOSPITAL
Mr.. GEORGE X. HERMANN READY TO
EXTEND TIME LIMIT.
" the County WIN Manifest Some In.
eIlnatlon to Erect Building the
Site Is Ready

Exactly two weeks from today. FeSru-
airy Is and the opportunity for Harris
county to receive site upon which TO erect
hospital win have been let slip forever
unless there is some manifestation to con-
ceoe to the terms Of the deed now on die
In tile office Of the county clerk.
On February is, 1893, George II. Her.
mann conveyed to Harris county block COS,
soutn side Buffalo bayou, which is situated
Inree blocks from the Gulf Colorado aud
santa Fe depot, between Texas and Can't.
tol avenues
The deed provides that Harris county
Wlll within i've years from date uf deed
George n Hermann hospital snd nniess
suc1 is built the conveyance is null and
The approximate value Of this block nj
the present time is $4,000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04

The man who was born tired" should
use pitckly Ash Bitters II makes work
Il Necessity to give vent TO the energy and
exubeiance OF spirits generded By fnnc
tionAl activity In the system. \. 70, Kies-
ling roe Marin street; Crescent Drug Store,
819 Main street, special agents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04
WIZ RENEW oFrrR

To a Post reporter yesterday Mr.. Her
mann stated that he was not disposed TO
insist upon an absolute requirement q the
terms Of the deed. He said the erection Of
building Of any character that would be
satisfactory ia the county would be salts
Factory to him, and that II he bad positive
assurance that hospital would be erected
on the ground in the immediate future he
would gladly grant the necessary extension
Of time.
He desires that the hospital he christened
the George Il Hermann Hospital" and
says the ground is far too valuable to stand
idle and unless the county takes some &C.
tion must he put 70 use.
The county is paying over $1,000 per
year to ST, Joseph's inhrmary for the care
Of the county sick The county commits
sionerS will be in regular session next
week, and, as previously stated In these
columns, the matter Is up to the county ont.
clals Of Harris county, and one need go no
further than the records to learn that II
anything is done 10 save the property for
the county II must be done quickly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04
Tho School Board.

Beaumont Texas, February 3.-Tns
school board met IN regular session last
night, with the following members pres
emit: George o. b. Willard, president
Frank Belts. secretary; Il. DeEutser, T. 5.
Reed and c. l. Nash, Superintendent Pet
tus and Treasurer Greer. The different
reports were read and approved. Roofing
and architects plans for me proposed new
sohool building were considered and dis
cussed Mr. Bettis resigned as secretary,
and Mr.. T. s. Reed was elected as his sue
eessOr vote Of thanks was rendered by
the board 20 Treasurer Greer at the nsti-
cation OF Mr.. T. s. Reel for contributing
matters were discussed and the meeting
adjourned.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04

SLOW fever is the most dreaded Of all
diseases OF tn, South oXIDINE prevents
and cures.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-04
Nem. from EiarrIsburq

on last sunday there was quiet wedding
st Mrs. Deaay's boarding house. Tbs con
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-06
FEELING AROUSED.
ALLEGED FRIENDS OF JET
AND WHITE HAVE BEGUN
WORK

Lexington, KY, July cit is learn
ed here that since the trials of Curtis
Jett and Tom White have been trans.
ferred from Jackson to Cynthiana
that a band Of men, believed to be
eleven in number, are traversing Har-
rison county, where the next jurors
are to be secured, representing hem
selves to be mule buyers, while the
purpose really is to feel the pulse Of
the farmers who may be called to
serve the next jury, as to the guilt of
the prisoners at bar to service and for
grounds for . new trial after . verdict
is rendered These mule buyers never
CLOSE trades, always finding some ex.
cuse or blemish and then ride on to
the next farmer An effort is being
made to ascertain their names ana
VINO sent them.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-06
STATE EDUCATORS
A Large Delegation Leaves Ken
lucky for Boston.
One Paducah Teacher Joins the Party
at Louisville.

Kentucky sent quite . delegation to
the National Educational association
at Boston. The party left Louisville
on q special train and will go to New
York. thence by steamer to the Hub.
There are about 100 educators and
their families from Louisville and
qually as many from the state outside
of Louisville.
Greensboro will be more largely
represented at the convention than
any other town. in the state except
Louisville. Among those who will be
in the state party are the following:
Prof. McHenry Rhoa1s and wife,
W. n. Kinchloe, Mrs. W. II. Owens.
Misses Lossie. Slotter, Newman, Saw
yer, Male, Kennedy, Radford, Worth
ington, Webb, Jolly and Hall; Mr.. and
Mrs. Geddes and daughter, Mrs. Co
nant, Mrs. Heavarine and Mrs. Lit
tell, Mr.. and Mrs. Sulinger, Mrs.
Boden and three children, Mrs. Frank
and Prof. Larue of the Greensboro
college, with eleven students.
Others no will 60 are Prof. Charles
Evans and wife and seven others from
Marion, Miss Lyle Booker Of Emil
hence, Mrs. Lucy Blakemore Of La
grange, Misses Mount, Duncan, Willis
and Hale of Shelbyville, Miss Dora
Smith of Hickman, Miss Kate Sherron
and Miss Deboe of Hickman, Prof. ].
B. Taylor and wife and Miss Hill of
Hopkinsville, Miss Sallie Brown and
three others from jacksonville, Misses
Dale, Williams. Slocum and Barton Of
Natchez, Miss, Prof. Frogge and
psrty Of eight from Frankfort, Miss
Catherine Tarrants Of Rock Island.
Ill. W. p. Parrish and wife of Nor
garfield, with Miss Pauline Mscauley,
Miss Lizzie Chapeze of Paducsh, Miss
Lizzie Pennington Of Grand Junction,
Tenn, and Mrs. W. II. Hines of Mem
phis, Tenn.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-06
Slave
To NJ orph in e From
Doctors Orders.
Habit Worse Than
the Disease.
DR.. Niles Nervine Cured
Me.

When the nervous system has been shat
tered by the use OF deadly drugs there Is
nothing TO equal DIR. Miles Nervine in restor-
ing il to health and normal activity.
81 feel so grateful for what DIR. Miles Re.
storative Nervine has done for me that
must tell il for that part Of humanity that
suffers as | have. During the three years
l suffered from nervous prostratlon found
no relief except when doctors gave morphine.
To get rid Of suffering ! took morphine my
self as it was the only thing that would give
ease, and now you, who point with scorn at
morphine using, how could you, when in
such agony, knowing II about the only thing
that would give relief, resist itp knew II
was a terrible habit and knew Of its deadly
grasp, but never fully realized its signih-
canoe until had used il a number oil months.
oh, the misery OF being addicted to such
habit. / resolved then and there TO quit II
and resolved would never be slave 10 any
such demon. About this time happened to
notice DR.. Miles Restorative Neryine adver-
tised and ordered bottle. After using. five
bottles | can truthfully say am cured OF
using morphine. Now, however mueh, per-
sons may doubt II, God is my witness ! am
cured. This testimonial is unsolicited but
feel il my duty to give IL for the benefit OF the
suffering. MATTE PHILLIPS, Prescott, Ark.
All druggists sell and guarantee FIRST bot
tie Dr. Miles Remedies. send for tree book
on Nervous and Heart Diseased Address
DR.. Miles Medical Co. ElkhaIt Ind.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-06
SAILOR STABBED
Hacked to Death by His Brother
on Arkansas.
Was Among Those Entertained in
Paducah Recently

James Martin, a sailor who was OH
the monitor Arkansas when she made
her memorable trip up the Ohio river
short time ago, and who was among
those who visited Paducah and were
entertained here at Elks' hall. was
stabbed to death at Brooklyn by his
own brother, Charles Martin, who is
in Jail charged with the crime.
Frank Garter, who was with 81 Q
brothers at the time Of the fight is
being sought by the police. He Is
suffering from a stab wound in the
abdomen, said to have been inflicted
by the dying man.
Martin came from his ship and went
to visit his brother. Garter was there
with others, including John Banigan
and Henry Bulwinkle. Many pints OF
beer were drunk and the party con-
tinued the celebration at the saloons
in the neighborhood. At 3 O'Clock in
tae morning a fight started. Carter
was stabbed, and then, il is alleged,
Charles Martin took the knife from
his brother aud stabbed him eight
times.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-06
HANDLED THOUSANDS
Saturday the Busiest Fourth in
Street Car Co.'S history.
Over $4,000 People Handled by the
Street Cars of Paducah Then.

The Fourth of July in Paducah, as
foretold Saturday, was one Of the
largest in the history Of the city and
the people crowded the parks and
other places that provided attractions
from morning until late at night.
The street car company's service
was excellent, and it kept many cars
going on good schedule without an
accident.
Up to the close Of the days business
between 23, 900 and 90, 900 people were
handled. according to the fares taken
in, and doubtless many were hauled
whose fares escaped the conductors.
1t was the biggest Fourth Of July in
the history of the street car company,
and the amount of money taken in
was $500 better than any previous
Fourth.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-06
ALL DELIGHTED
Letter Carriers Pleased With
Paducah's Hospitality.
officers Elected and Louisville to Be
the Next Place of Meeting.

The Letter Carriers convention
ended Saturday night with a banquet
at the Palmer house. Az the business
meeting Saturday afternoon President
Jesse Curd of the local Letter Carriers
association delivered the welcome ad =
dress, and was responded to by Presi.
dent Raush of the state association.
The annual reports showed lao new
members added during the year, max.
ing total of 179 members IN the
state. The per capita tax was In
creased to 80 cents to cover additional
expenses, and large membership is
expected to be added this year by
reason of the free delivery inaugurated
IN Danville, Paris aud other Kentucky
towns.
The annual election Of officers re-
suited as follows:
President-Owen NJ. Furr Of Frank
fort.
Vice president-Fred Acker of Pa
ducah.
Secretary-v. NJ. Newton of New
port.
Treasurer-Ben r. Simcox of Lex
ington.
Serpeant-at- arms-W. M. Fafley of
Louisville.
Delegate to the national convention,
representing the state at large
Charles Huber Of Louisville.
Robert ]. Skinner of Lexington, ma
tional vice president. offered resolu-
tions thanking the local carriers and
the citizens Of Paducah for their hos
pitalitv.
Louisville was chosen as the next
place Of meeting and the convention
then adjourned.
the banquet at the Palmer was
most enjoyable, Capt. Ed Farley pre-
siding as toastmaster, and number of
toasts were responded to. The dele
gates all expressed themselves as de.
lighted at Paducah hospitality.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-06
COUNTY TEACHERS
The Annual Institute Began
This Morning.
Large Attendance at the High School
Building-The Program.

The McCracken County Teachers
institute began today at the High
school building on West Broadway
with large attendance. Prof. E. d.
Wilson is instructor and County Su.
perintendent Ragsdsle is in change Of
the institute. Today's pro gram is as
follows:
MORNING
Organization.
Appointment of committees.
Enrolment of teachers.
AFTERNOON.
The Ideal Teacher, Tom Yarbrough.
The Spelling Lesson, Mrs. May
Ranney.
Recess.
Nature study, J. s. Ragsdale.
Pedagogical Principles, J. P. Nc
Queen.
TUESDAY MORNING.
primary reading, MRS. Neille WeDD.
Arithmetic, primary, Miss Ada
Armstrong.
Recess.
Grammar, W. W. Morris, Jr.
The Recitation. Miss Ada Pierce.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
Physiology, S. ]. Ellington.
Composition, Miss Mary Harper.
Recess.
Primary Language, Miss Dora
Draffen.
Should the Direct State Tax for
School Purposes Be Increased? Gen.
eral discussion.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-06
VACATION POINTERS.

Resorts do not of necessity increase
in desirability in proportion to the
distance from home.
You can get Is much sunburn in the
park as at the seaside il that is all you
are looking for.
Remember that the girl who wears
a loud bathing suit usually has . good
excuse.
Understand that the difference be.
tween "a guide" and a farm hand is
81. so per day.
Don't look for Maud Mullers. They
have all moved to the city.
Don't get gay with the country folk
they have got onto all the curves since
Perry Heath boosted the rural mail
delivery system.
fyou are q gentleman You will
never remind the lady of the trofh she
has plighted in the summer.
Prepare yourself to hear I'm the
Good Old Summer Time" thousand
times.
Remember that the author of rally
way guide book is Of close kin TO the
writer Of a gold mine prospectus.
Remember that before it is sll over
you will be glad to sing Home,
Sweet Home"