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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-17
THE TURF

Results of Yesterday Racing AT saratoga
Entire. for To-Day's Racing AT saratoga
Commencing at 1880 4. VI.
TIE following are the results Of yes.
terday racing at Saratoga:
First race. three-eighths of mile.
maiiens. two-year-oids Sir Mcdfed
Mana lfiilyl first. Garoga second, Eel.
lowship third. Time l.0it.
Second race, one miie-fsteile first.
Ct. Luke second, Maylops third. Time
1:45t.
rnird race. eleven.sixteonths Of a
n lie, maiden three-year-olds Rebscca
first. Sunshine second, Lady Rue
third. Time. l;ilt.
Fourth race. one aud one sixteenth
Of mile Brown Princess first. Laura
Davidson second, Satisfaction third.
Tine. ;j3t.
Filth race. one mile and seventy
yaids. selling Shamrock first. BocCa-
cio second, Ofellus third. Time, 1.Jl.
Entries for to-day : racing at Sarato-
"a. commencing at / ! 80 \. NJ:
FIRST race. one mile-\ermont. 12O'
Ban Nail. llS: Bohemian, III; Estelie,
81; Successor, 30; KING CRAB, ljl.
Burnside, lO1.
Second race. three.fourths of mile.
Kentucky siakes-Frederick l.. 1903.
Santiago. 1903, W. G.. Morris, 1906;
Swifier, 1903. Middlestone, 100; Cameo.
10. Burlington, 10; Protection. ITO;
Alarm Bell, 10.
Third race, one and one-fourth OF a
mile. handicap sweepstakes Lady
Hemphill, %; Poteen 100. Ed Mack
llS; Blair. l05: Gymnast, 100 Cassius'
l0j
Fourth race, three-fourihs of a mile,
Congress Hall stakes. heats Sunlight.
81. Erebus. l0l; Dalesman, 100; Los
Angeles, 10; Evertt. lOl.
Filth race, one mule, selling-Sallie
O.. oS: Vivid, 9S; Macauley, 100; Lady
Palslfer. 0S; Dilemma, rs; Dalesmap,
lO1; Golden Reel, l0j; Judge Morrow
81.
Sixth race. one mlle-N' silant, 1922
Red,tone. lO1; Prather, lOj, Bait, rs,
Amos. l02; Leiretia, l07; .jamie hunt
1C6: Li,uolA l07.
Weather clear track fast.
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hoard Of them. Edwin Maybrick ad-
"',,sd that he went down invariably

,eo,d If them. Edwin Maybrick al
',,ad that he went down invariably
10 meet the postman.
II would ike 10 Know who tbey are
who tbrs violate tie trust which PEG,
nIo ,eroe in h'r mijesty' mail
mo,,ld like to know 10y what right or
a. bat law the furniture and all the oe'
Ionuinps of the household w're SOFA
before the will was proved. "ou'u
like 10 know where the money Is mat
came from the sale. would like TO
know if in this part Of Englapd MISS
Yapp. Mrs Briggs. and the Maybrck
brothers are acting magistrates OF
not ~
FEMALE DETECTIVES.
"On the day following Mr.. May
bricks death Mrs. Briggs and MIS-
Hughes rausacked the house. kroW
what their ideas were. but | DO not
Lnou whether they knew there were
two people using arsenic in the house
ono Tor his constitution and the other
for her complexion.
They were hunting for evidence.
Evidence 10 euDctdnt'obO wv
clu.ion they had formed around
the dead body of Mr.. Maybricb. ihey
ransacked the drawers boxes ana
everyth ug that belonged to Mrs. May
brick. They even broke the lock OF the
wardrobe. It was in this search. before
any suspicion bad been made public
that these two women and these two
brothers violated the bedroom Of Mrs.
MAVERICK. The phi b'X containing
Me-. MAVERICK 5 private shareot arsenic
only turued upat the trial. /. had been
kept back t.,
who knows what else has been kept
back
Does the Judge know-does The jury
know-where are Mr. Maybrnk s
clothes Have they been examined
for arsenic Have the pockets been
examined
''Of all that belonged TO my daugh'
te: Of all the presents that had been
given her. of ali that she needed to save
her life. all that she got beck was a
dressing wrapper. which was valuable
because it was stained with arsa
MRS BRIGGS SUGGESTION.
Michael MayDrick told me he would
never have thought OF poison but for
Mrs. Briggs. Michael May BRICK at first
said he would be- responsible Tor the
costs of the case. Afterward he re-
pudiated this statement entirely.
Nobody has paid one cent Ct the
costs ia this case except my daughter.
Everything she possesses il pledged 10
paw them, including the life insurance
policies OF Mr. Maybrick. which l be-
Iieve amount TO about c3 GOO. aud also
rha. property she possessps in New
York.
If she should be set free tonight
she would be peDniless. The property
Of May goes TO the children, aud
the guardianship Of the children does
not rest with the trustees of the estate,
the MAVERICK brothers. but with me, !
think Ii am wrong they are gong
10 have a chance To prove II
she closed the interview by telling
how Ma, brick and the nurse fled from
the house when his boy was attacked
with a yirulent form of scarlet fever,
while Mrs. Maybrick. t1ough Pick her
,,ef. remained and nursed the child
back to health
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LOCAL NOTES.

Tomorrow afternoon there will be a
song and praise service held in the
gymnasium of the Young Mons Chris
tan Association. TO last one hour 1t
viii begin at p. NJ.
Mrs. Douglas Rider and her lovely
daughters, Misses Elisa, Gay and
Mamie. are summering in the county
of Iluvanua.
Lee Camp held It's regular weekly
meeting last night. but DO business out
side the usual routine character was
transacted.
The serious illness of Mr.. William
Cans. the popular manager Of A. Slks
4 Co.. has excited much interest among
bis many friends. A telegram was re-
ceived yesterday asking the prayers of
the Synagogue for him Among the
Isr.eltcs this is tho same as extreme
JUNCTION among the Roman Catholics, so
il IS feared that Mr.. Cans must be IN an
exceedingly critical CONDITION.
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TROUBLES OF A TRAMP.
lie Succeeds ia Getting Even with several
Farmer. aud Constable.

lie Succeeds ia Getting Even with several
Farmer, aud Constable.
"Thore orc .omodi,.ricts where The folks
imagine th.y oen the earth, said the tramp
rs he stretched himself out on TO bench and
covered hi. face with his old hat u struck
such q district few weeks ag). | got into
a county uaore si-us were a- plenty as
thistle-. and every one Of them read;
"Tramps Beaaw SIX Months 10 Jail Tor
fmmpnsl
"Tho.e signs are often put up ,or a BLUM,
and ] determined 70 hoof So right
along. hadn't como five miles after
seeing the first sign when vas
0yerhauled hy q constable and several
farmers and rushed 20 JAN 10 the nearest yii-
lage They left me there over night TO be
examined next day There were two other
prisouers-ouc Tor stealing ana the other for
assault and battery They wore down on
the law. of course. and We had time to iix up
little plan By trading cioiAe, around J
sot 10 look quite respectable and as both
men had money they Clipped IN and made
me mp SIX dollars NcNt morning when
taken before the magistrate. / claimed TO Ire
1n my way home ~ indianapolis. ana ms }
had money % pay my way boz discharged me
"Then / went for the parties who had ar
rested me The constable was scared Wio
fits and Boz gave me "a silver watch and sla
Ia settle got $50 each out Of three 81 the
farmers, and Sij apiece from the two others,
making more money tnan hai ever bad az
ans one time before n my hfe ought So
have had sense enough to leave ~itu 49,,
hoolle. hut I hadn't 5 got drunk. "a.
locked up again. and i'li behangei 81 the two
prisoners who had helped nae ont of fhe
first ,crape didn't Steal and divide my
money. change an the old buds uack and
rhuckle nith satisfaction when J got
thirty days for my oiicn,el Can't depend
on human nature nolow I've had a lar
mcr invite me DO 10 eat icc cream and
blackberry pie and then $40 three dogs on
me as thanked him and backed out. view
Work sun
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Advice 10 Mothers.

Mrs Wtneiaa1ff- 1901 b. t-- q rrR vfIUf'.
u produces natural. Quiet sleep by relieving
the child from pain. and the hitle chcruh
twakes rs bright as a huttOn.n II Is very
pleasant 70 taste. IL sooihes the child sor =
Gus tho gums, allays all pain. relieves wind,
regulates the bowels. and is the best known
remedy FOR diarrhGa, whether arising from
teeihng OF other causes. Twenty. five cents
abottge. Iu,fh,sa&W.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-17

10 be considered nj once. This company
had been the first TO invade Church
Hill. and the result was that property
had advanced in some places from 81 10
sos per foot. He wanted the matter
disposed of tonight.
MIR. Jo,n sand that the word OBJ
structionist had been used. He did not
want 10 be considered one. because he
wanted the matter disposed Of accord
ing TO law and order. He agreed with
NJ. Pizzinl.
Mr.. Higgins echoed Mr. Joynes.
Mr.. Crenshaw said that he was not
opposed % the road. but that he would
nat vote for the ordinance excepting
with restrictions.
Mr.. Capers would not vote for the
ordinance unless a double track on
Hanover and Beach streets is guaran-
ieed and the mandates of the committee
obeyed.
Mr.. Stratton disclaimed any inten-
ton II intimating that any member OF
the committee was an obstructioni-t.
Sir. Joynes' amendment was adonIed.
PAVING DOCK STREET.
BIDS for paving Dock street were
opened. ..,
Me.srs. Alois Rick and J. a. Wind
man sent 10 bids, unaccompauied Win
the certified check required by the adj
vertisement.
/, was decided TO reject all the bids.
but in Justice to Mr.. Barry the bios of
the others were opened and read.
The bids were Thomas Bury. = 4o'
A. Rick. S2.2j;J. A. Wirdmau. - 90
TIE committee tiually decided that
the contract be- given u Mr.. Barry.
Col. Cutshaw called attention TO The
fact that the streets were INSTRUCTED by
the failure Of the contractors TO
promptly perform their work.
A resolution was adopted iustruciing
the City Engineer to call the attention
Of the Chief of Police to the condition
Of Main street where the track Is torn
up.
Colonel Culsbaw called attention TO
the fact that heretofore the cost OF
granite blocks for alley crossings, &c,
was only - IS. bow the price a. -
Major Capers moved that the iiist-
class granite be used on commercial
streets.
The amount Of money at the disposal
Of the committee - ia pave four squares
on Dock street. beginning at Eighteenth
street aud going TO Twenty second
street.
The motion was adop cd.
Adjourned.
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Seeing for Himself.

Mrs. Prim-Good morning, Tommy. Did
your mother send sou in'
Tommy aged sl-Som. Thought would
like to make a call.
Mrs Prin-That is very nice, am sure
But you mustn't be bashful on your first call
Can't you raise your eyes from the carpet'
Tommy-Oh, I'm not bashful, but mother
says your carpet is 50 ugly il makes Der scl
10 look at il, and thought / would come ir
aud try 10 myself. Commercial Bulletin.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-17

Mr.. A. Speer. of New jersey. who's
Port Grape Wine has such wide rtpU.
tation. and which physicians prescribe
- generally, was The first IN this coun'
try to import the Port Wine Giape FIR N
the banks of the river Doura. IN POrIu.
ga. where the fine old ports re
made. ahd 10 plant vineyards of them
in New jersey. His Port Burgurd DIV
aud Claret. which are nov the best 10
be had. have become a great tav1rlte
among the most fashionable New \ Ork.
Philadelphia aud Washington society.
S Iii by tirst-cldss dealers.
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ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
Accident to q Daughter Of Mr.. II. 4. Ha-
Icy.

Yesterday Mr.. II. Brown Haley.
clerk IN The Office of the First Auditor.
received teleg am q Dourcing that
bis daughter MISS Fannie Haley. had
been accidentally shot M the leg al
Chatham. Pittsylvauia Courthouse. by
Miss RAYS tale. lady friend nom she
was visiting.
NJ Haley left last night ON the
Richmond aud Dtuyllle train for Cnai-
ham. In conversation with a I'm,
,enresenlallVe he said that the telegram
stated that the wound was il' sh
wound. aud though painful. WAS no'
serious. IL seems rom all that could
be gathered. that Miss RIgsialr was
handling listol rather ctrel ssly
wneu 1t exploded. the bail striking
Miss Haley just above the knee. Ii De-
nopei tuat her father will find her do
ing well.
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Cause and Effect.

\ countryman was ordering a tombston,
for his brother
And what sized letters do you want Us e
use for the inscription" asked the man OF
marble
"Oh, the biggest you've got lIe was aw
full nearsighted. Judge.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-17

Jay Booth Jinks-l was insulted this morn
ing That manager Blnks offered me a pal.
try hundred a week 10 play heavy parts
Friend-N accepted, OF coursef
mo, sir told him tWo hundred or moth
ing. BY the way, can sou let me have q
quarter for my lodgings to.nightr-Texas
SlitlucS
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-17

VIRGINIA ARSENIC, BR0NiS AND
LIrHIA WATER. Compare analysis and
you will see that our water Is nearly
three times the strength of any other
arsenic water. aud contains no organic
matter For sale by all druggists. and
by l.. p. Routt. sole agent. Second aud
Nam streets. Send fOrcircular.
$3.50, ,..s'vw -uUr0IUE syrup should nj
Ways be used when children are cutting
teeth. Il relieves the little Snftar4r "a --..---
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-17

"Look at that beautiful young rosebud
With a lot Of old bugs swarmiug around Der, 50
remarked Brown, as several old boys were
flirting with a young lady al bah.
"Nes, but those are COLA bugs. so the rose.
bud don't mind it. said Jones Texas silt
loa~
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-17

Gertrude Janion. her sister. has been
known for long time ia their circle
to be 10 love with Mr. Briefly. Miss
Jsnion through Mr.. Hughes. the bus
band of another sister. caused quar-
ri between Nr. and Mrs. NAY brick at
the race grounds. lie was inspired t.
40 This by Miss Janion because NJ
Briefly bad taken Miss Maybrick to the
grand sand 10 see the Prince OF Wales
and Miss Janion was left. On. thi
am showing YOU states of mind and
motives urbich hnar li-aafl.. 80 81 49,
c0afh. am not dealing in tri-
fling go...siin! lin u.tbttfy Ja1ilH case
When the reconciliation fook place or
before it. Mrs Briggs told May brick all
she knew about Mr.. May bricks rela.
tons with Briefly. wrote NV daughter
three or four letters. which were inter
copied. have never seen them nor
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-17

You say you earn more money by your
pen than you did year ago."
II 40"
Icy eIIVcIjpts. Society
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Lets sec. said Mrs b., "she married a
Thompson. didn't She"
"HeyN exclaimed Mr b.. nho is slightly
deaf, pau.ius with p1ial0 hell 100 air 900 his
fork.
"She merpel q Thompson, didn't sAef
asked Mrs b. in louder tone.
"No.n said Mr. b gaveiy, "she married a
minister Lewiston journal
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-17

Com . Join cur watch and dia-
mCnd cubs. SOC. and 81 per week
Dr. wul Saturday. SPOTT x SP0TT.
Gff Ia BROAD street.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-17

Al those wishing to have Phoio.
graphs made during their STAY in our
city we Woult recommend to 20 to
Campbell q Co. : AIT Studio. M. 429
B,Oad street, where they can have art
work Of every description made at
moderate prices. Satisfaction lusran.
terd This is the finest equipped At
G. tllery south Of Philadelphia Dele
gates and visitors are cordially invited
to visit thrlr ant rooms and sprct tie
beautiful specimens on exhibition.
Copring and A"is's4s Nv I5fsad Street.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-17
-.rFT - tIIIIE
u stopped writing stories and began ad
At the jewelers.

"But, Max, don't you think il extravagan,
to give 500 for diamond 10 wear on my
band" Not at all, my dear, you don't
consider how much | shall save on your
gloieA "-Flie.ende Blaetter.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-17

o.nFss'-, ~-.~,- 's~ss.ft = UIu plUtuIfs "A
sp' cialiy. CAMPBELL * Co..
1rEND week al me Rawley Spring
ami buIli up for the winter. Hotel
open until November LIST.
J. WATKINS LEE.
lG-eod .. Proprietor.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-17

Ia this court yesterday the viii Of
George II. White, a cclored man. was
admitted to probate. The estate Is
valued at $1,000. and is left to the
widow. b +. Turner lcolored quail
fled as executor, giving the required
bond.
A minister of the gospel gave bond
TO celebrate the rites of matrlIOny.
Judge Minor then. after signing the
orders of the Court, Adjourned the
sgme for fhe fern.
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LIS INTIMATE FRIEND.

Mrs. Briggs was a very intimate
friend Of Mr. May brick. He had known
her long before he met my daughter.
tie permitted her to visit the house
most freely. She is a woman about
forty five years Old. who has been Iii
vOrced from her husband. though she
Obtained the divorce on account Of his
conduct. and there was nothing in the
proceedings TO reflect on her. Mrs May
b lck told me tins. MI May brick was
an Ultimate friend of her father. Mr.
Jamou. and had been on close terms
Of fri ndship with the Janion family
ali his life. When Mr. Naybrick mar
RED nv daughter he was a man Of for
" three and she was a girl OF eighteen.
Mrs. Briggs from the outset was po-
tent factor III the household. She kept
a general eye upon affairs. Mrs. Briggs
had an unmarried sister ana | have no
doubt that the opinion prevailed that If
Mr. Maybrick's taste had been all that
il ought to have been, he would have
married a Janion.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-17

ihIflif = ''~f't -
The following deeds of bargain and
sale were recorded yesterday.

sale were recorded yesterday:
IN TIE CITY CHANCERN COURT.
Lewis II Blount to Thomas II. Duk,
and James Z Southwark. IS feet Oh
north side Spring near Beividefe. I'm
proved. 81 800. LOUIS Bromm, trustee
to Daniel Henderson. 81 feet on Sey
enth. s0utho est corner Preston. 81 400
Thomas ID. Neal, Jr.. 10 Mary !. VII
liams. ground rent Of $3.50 per annuu
on 1867 feet on west side Virginia. rear
Cary, SO coo: Henry b. foiber 10 Kate
s. Tolker. 20 3 - feet on south side
Clay. near Fifth. improved, -, Julius
Struus aud others. trustees. 20 Mary
HAYES. wife of James Hayes, l6' fest on
south side Main, near FIRST, improved
a. 40.
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Thomas aud G.. X. Moore to Z. G
Woodson. - feet ON south side jay
near Mechanicsville turnpike. $50
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CHURCH NOTICES

a nf column of church v.s..,
'''h'" re'" oN ctarge ur cqnna ..s ~
ber'ofer 70 maf' uqsiry re 10 eto... '''
m1'ie eaeh "e't Ah0'erai.n, sp. ..
MAJ me rporied 20 ns Tfvfg .r. pa
Friday night onelna nrUt p.u
ppbtshsdD.e max pra.nsI
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-17

gaIHE SALVATION ARMY Wl
duet 81 lislous meetings sunday. AH-m' II
ls follows. Holiness meeting lf tn
CHRISTIAN gathering 40 B Ums "a rtHl ai '.
g.. BIS meeting hf = pm. lffff Udt IA
o. '"VI'f.I captain William ~I.Ir. '-
wife Do command.
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Goop SERVICE WANTED.

Mr. Cren,haw sand he would be com
PEELED to vote aga INST the ordinance.
unless sumo restrictions were added 10
IL. lie wanted the guarantee made
that tue service should be good and the
tracks kept IN good condition.
Mr.. Higgins moved that the whole
matter be referred to rub committee
CONSISTING Of one member from each
ward.
MIR. Stratlon believed that as the en-
tire committee Vas composed Of only
Two members from each ward. these
two men could do the work Just as well
as one half OF their number
Mr.. Higgins said he meant business
aud would not vote for auy new privi-
leses unless they were drawn up in
black aud white, and TO be entirely sat
isiactOry TO all the members OF the com
mlltee. Tue people Of Richmond have
a great deal t. DO with their street ear
service, and We must guard their ia.
terest.
Mr. Ssratton urged the granting Of
the permission 20 the company 10 con.
and franklin.
Mr.. JOyDer suggested that the nn.4-
rtTuVt IneIF double tracks on Sryenih
ana Twenty first streets between MAN
ton be referred 10 the City Attorney
and City Engineer Instead of 10 sub
committee.
This Mt. Higgins accepted.
MIR. Carter said that this matter ought
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-17

s'rA1ioA.srHtErMissio>- 'aa''.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-01-29

s, Zeigler, Andrew-Int by rea-
son o. m riga given by j Hickman
to Andrew Zeigler for the sum of 500, re-
corded in bO -, page - OF mort
cages, records OF Los Angeles county,
Cal; eing on lot IA block 3, Pioueer
Building Lot Association tract. total
value OF pr perty 90, total tax So, per
cent 10 cents. cost OF advertising so centi,
total tax tn CO ,ts.
18 Zubert, A-Interest by reason
OF NOR gage given by II Mellette TO
A Zubert for the sum OF 90, record
ed in bo k -, p'ge =, OF mortgages, rec.
oris of Los Angeles county, Cal, being
on lot A block U, Mott tact total value
of properly 5000, total tax 50. per cent
IS cents, cost OF advertising 80 cents, to-
tai lax with costs,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-01-29

mortgages, records OF Los Angeles
County, Cal, being on lot 81. Hancock
tract, total value of property 500,
total tex 81 so, per cent 50 cents,
cost Il advertising 80 cents, total tax
with costs,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-07-27
ROWING FACTIONS.
A Hot Scramble Over the Vacant
District in louisiana.
Burke Purchased a Big BM of Goods
from Wanamaker's Firm and that's
what Beat McDanieI.(
The Contract for the Construction of a Defense
Vessel SIgned-No Yellow Fever at
Tsmpico-An appointment.
A Party Fight.

Special to the Gazette
WASHINGTON. July 2G.-The Republi-
cans aFe7 exarting all their energies to
increase their sIen92r majority in the
house of representatives They hope to
capture the Louisiana district lately rep
resented by CongressmapyGay deceased,
but have got INTO l8<'rOw. as to the
most available candidate. There are two
factions, one headed by Congressman
elect Coleman, the other byvSHerwig, a
leading light in the louisiana Lottery
scheme, and both sides have poured their
story into Harrison 8 ears. The latter
didn t want to take sides. The eOnVen-
ton to nominate representa-
tive will soon meet and both the
leaders mentioned Will have man.
Whichever captures the convention will
claim the party support and therefore
the favor of the administration thus re-
lieving Harrison of prefering either fac
ton. This is the plan adopted by the
president when called on to interfere
with family feuds. He waits for one
party to down the other before giving
recognition.
HOW BURKE BEAT M'DANIEL.
A story is current among the Texans
that is alleged to throw light on the true
ilNdIuu6SS Oh LOCh 1C1Jdlltl > A-iAiOAC ~
get the collectorship. 1t is asserted that
his successful rival, Burke. ingrahat-
ed himself into the good graces
of Postmaster General Wanamaker
by buying lot of goods
from that very fly member Of
the cabinet This was so apprec ated by
the the latter that he straightway
championed Burke 3 cause, ana is said
to have been instrumental in securing
him the place.
The Erath county national bank of
Stephenville, Tex, has been authorized
to commence business with n capital of
$50 900. NJ. S. Crow is president, and
C. W. Gentry cashier.