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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-05
Special Commissioners SAFE.
or A VALUABLE
House and Lot.

The undersigned special commissioner,
by virtue of the authority vested IN him
by a decree rendered by the Circuit Court
OF Berk elcy county on the 10Th day of
September, 1896, in the chancery cause
therein pending, entitled w. II. Pits
nogle VS.. Conrad N Long ct al, will sell
at public auction 10 the highest bidder,
at the front door Of the court house of
Berkeley county, on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1896,
Commencing at 1880 o'clock p. m, that
lot Of ground situated on the East side
or Albert street, fronting 80 feet on said
Albert street, and running back OF equal
width to an alley, being known as lot
No. "a. in Phillip Strines' Addition TO
the town of Martinsburg. This lot Is
improved by a Ii Story Frame Dwelling
House, containing 5 rooms and neces-
sary outbuildiDgs.
TERMS OF SALE.
One-third purchase money cash, the
balance in two equal payments due In
six and twelve months from day Of sale,
deferred payments to bear interest and
to be secured by lien on the property, or
by notes with good security and title to
be retained until property shall have
been paid for in full X. POOLE, Spec
ial Commissioner.
hereby certify that X. Poole. special
commissioner, has executed o proper
bond in the foregoing cause.
w. b. COILS ON,
Clerk of the Circuit Court OF Berkeley
County
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-05

Excuse me-" observed the man in
spectacles, but am surgeon, apd
that is not where theliver is. Never
you mind where the liver is, retorted
the other. IF it was in his big toe
or his LETT ear DeWitt's Little Early
Risers would reach it and shake it for
him. On that you can bet your gig
lamps" L. g. Matthaei.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-05
The Best.

1t railways pays to buy the best, so
when you want vinegar for your
pickles go to VIM. Rouark's, on Queen
street. There you will find a large
stock Of good cider vinegar, pure and
unadulterated, and at moderate prices.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-05

Laxol is the best medicine for chill
dren. Doctors recommend it in place
of Castor Oil.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-05

The schooner Nellie. bouud from
Norfolk to Baltimore with cargo Of
lumber, sprung leak and sunk at
the mouth of Mobjack bay, The crew
was rescued.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-05
Wanted-An Idea \ Y

Protect your ideas. they may bring you wealth.
Write JOHN WEDDEKBUHE n CO., Patent Attor-
noys, Washington, d. c. for their G1,G0 prise offer
and list or two hundred invensions wanted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-05

President Cleveland has bought a
residence at Princeton N. r., and will
make his home there after March 4.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-07-28
VERY SERIOUS CHARGE.

IIallettsville. Texas, Jnly T-Last Sat-
urday Miss Annie Unterkirchen. aceom-
panlcd by her parents. who reside in the
southcas tern portion of the county, came
Ia town and lodged a complaint against
ceorss Nelson, II well to do Young farm
tr and stock rasor. residing in the same
n.tehhorhcod, charging him with rape
Mis- Annie Is quite a pretty girl some
IL years Of age and will soon become n
mother She says that young Nelson is
responsible for hrr condition, and charges
h,m with rape under the new law fixing
thr age OF consent
Nelson recently married. n nice Young
lazy, whose PARENTS reside near this place
He Is woi connected lie denies his Gull
and has plenty Of friends - help him in
his time of trouble. He came in today
ard is in custody of the shcriff. his tx
ani,ning trial has been set for Thursday.
Able counsel has been employnh Ia PROS
ecntc and 4 the grand jury returns an
indictment ii VII! he a hard Tough; case.
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DALLAS NOTrs

Dallas. Texas. July 27.-George Morgan
n iaintr, residing at Eag,eford, was found
cead In his yard yesterday. He was a,
years old, d bach. or and a na,iv. ar
fennsylvana. A memorandum In hi.
Locker gave the addresses Of relatjves
~ ms house We're found bottle of o,,i.
nine and bottle of laudanu,n VI ''i-
Charlie Hryan IN from m ra,.,..
naoiiic icihRc last night. susta. Ming Sc.
rious, u not fatal injuries. "'
airs. !. Il. Davis res dence burr,.l from
$500. '' e""' insured for
III Mebb, who was stabbed at a dance
near ht!Dharii last Fisday might is re-
clars q with the crime. ""s "''es'en'
~ ihr loan companies here but one
sh,l DOWN on loans today. Wv ''e
,spPse Ire going wila over Sotrader. the
maier; The iiveacne field in which NJ
vent Is situated was almost Giied shts
AFTERNOON with vehiclsu ana people. ''
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WILL RUN AWAY NO MORE.

Gain.svillr, Texas. July 26.--last even
Ing the horse OF Dr. j. T.. Giichrest took
fright about seven miles south Of the
city ana booming unmanngeahle started
for town. The coored driver was thrown
ont. and the horse struck fence most.
throwing Mrs, Gilchrtst, her mother and
lh'io gin 10 the grotMli with grea; force.
bruisIns them mp considerably although
Ilrtu lately they were not fatally mural
cur - IL had to be Killed. and thn ,i,ssy
was torn 10 pieces. This is the sam. horse
that ran away with the doNor a sbort
time ago. sprain!ng his ankle
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THE STATE CAPITAL.
zorAvE DRILLS A SIDE SHOW.

49, "''
Austin, Texas. july Tin speaking of
the proposed zouave company at san An
tonic AdJutant Genera! Mahry said TODAY
that such a cornt1apv would inv. to ar.
game vs. do other miiI5ary companies ana
tna' the law on Organization aad uniform
m"s very plain he zouaye part OF II.
however, can be male side issue.
RAILROAD TAKES
The foIlo,,5,t, ratrr.,,, ,,o,,,.,,,a.., .,.,,
,,a,d 49,, '''S
ser earnings Tor the anar.er ending J,,i.,
~ 1875:
~. II RIO france ana s-asic uss itail-
80. Sniiii'aHs' 80 - to -. iiSssilsc ger earn
~ i,i ~" ~, la" ~ sri 80. -
y,, I'VE RIO ,e ,t "a ana ~ raso Railroad
.ol''i,thy s'ss,, 'o'ai I"ss:'iiser earnings
r,,,l. r.,,,.-.,,,,..,
,,,.'..,.
81 " '''o'i'T W l"e 8'a'7 pruning hoard
tcdy ii was ordered that advertisement he
made calling tor BIDS for tine state print
'is ahd ior Stationary, etc me noari
any alopttl fotins !or Us" OF bIt.lers
\ eofl'iiisi;r ZEN w<iS received from inc
~, ,f."m iSosral,l,.at .iion A'Hhms
oz.tn,, ~ rr ! -, en-, ~. 80,
court II IL not within The mower nf the
hoard +, sxafst mis- rrn,itr,rd,.nt fyo,n ~,
contracior
tn, a~rr.,,nt of clark G. f,our.s for ,,r;p.
was approved. This account was cut
s52.ai for alleged Noncompliance with law
in printing, according to estimate of ex-
pert printer:
Thu, governor ,odnx of,.r,.d = reward os
s,5n ,or ~, rro,, ~ .,,..
,'.
VINO s nave been cutting me fence Of j. T.
iatpu N t-as'4iiiM county She past Two
or o. IN rec, weeks; m, fence mas bo-n cut
thrce uin"s "ithin iil- pnst twenty days,
the ilist uine thiiy u mile andsa hnif OF
IL ".hs eSe'
DIR SIMPSON RESIGNS
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COOPER HNN0MlNArrD

The Second l5isirl.i Asn1 Places hin
Roforr the Voters
Palestine. Texas. July = -pnrsu1pt t.
the call Il the dis,,ct chairman. Il. o.
Griffin Of lhe Second congressional dis
irlct, which - composed Of the following
counties. Anderson, Angelina. clieroser.
Harrison Hardin, Houston. Jasper. Ieacr-
s1n Liberty. Naeog 1oohcs. Ncw on
Orange Pamela, Polk. San Jucinio. shelhy
Sablne. san AuEustuo and Tyler. !er,-.
gates Of several counties convinced here
TODAY IN the opera ho1sa Chairmsu Crit
I'm eaIled the convention 10 order NJ II
O'Clock sharp.
Hon. John Young Goooh ~ this city lie
hysrei the ii1ress of welcome. VIII, h
was, responded to by Captain r. u Chap
,nan Of Nacogdoches
lion sam T Scott OF Marsiiai vac
elertsf temporary chsirrunp and w e.
serreyary pro tenn
A comnitier on crsirntsala and peru1a-
nens organization, cvise1-f ns Of c,if IRON
zach county represented ~aa arpltn,o4I
siso committee IN basis oi rApresauta-
ton. or1ei II buslH,s- Platforms and
re~oin 'aons' composed OF one from each
county.
On motion The convention adiourr.a At
ocin'k for dinner ami for work ~ inc
ccnipaia,4 nntii 80 y. m.
The conNeni ~ rrsurping igIFir,.sgg Ini,n
A. Miller ard is. +. 1vppan were appoirt cd
sergean ts al arms.
TIE committees on credentials and mar
inarent organization reported all coun,i.s
seprcstntcd fik San Augustine and nntnni
Joe Atkif "a of Houston county for nor.
naIsnt chairman and w a. Ca,u,,hnii
aud John c. Small permanent secrota r,.s
Adopted.
The conn Ditsees on basis Of repreyen,a
tion, platf, Tin, order of business ana
resolutions i;sp,rted all counter api ,leg ~
their votes as claimed On a tntul Of ,;ixtv.
+, eight in the disir,ct. the adoption az AID
a,ppo.', OF tai" platform "a a,,np,.l a,
the ixtc Chicago convention. Tho nd, NJ
ton a the riilcS as laid down by the a.
Stat. Legislature were adnpted The com
miitec divided on the rule or tao-,hir,i,
vote being necessary for q. nomination h,
~ to 3 IN favor OF majority rule nnt
tho majority Sli5r WINS sdopi0d after (
hot fight by Al TO n This left the wa,
clear for tise incumbent. Hon, y. :;
Cooper.
Senator Borctin OF Panoln withdrew IN
name OF judge J. G., Ha2olwopd
j. j. Blunt or Anderson "as put Il
nomination.
S. -. Cooper was nominated on the frs
ballot.
* melton 10 make the nomination
unanimous was Inst.
Hon. NJ. u. Geer Of Marshall Offered III
following, which the chairman ruled on
OF or6er:
Resolved, That this convention is nc
Etically grateful 10 the late st. Loui
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RAIN BADLY NEEDED.

TO the ideior of The Post.
Birch, Texas, July 2o.--ln the columns
OF your valuable paper there are COM
mtnications from different parts OF our
State about the big cotton crops that are
going 10 be made this year. which nahe
declines from day 10 day. and lhe farmers
and country merchants win be the main
sufferers for II. There have been rams
where there have been rsfns tan days s,No.
suffer now just the same or worse IMAM
whore there have been no rams NJ All. H.
country cotton will not be bcneiited' FROM
"A country merchant
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GOOD CROPS rXrEcrrD

sercair, Texas July 1.-The boll weeyll
scar" having subadod. onc-half bale Of
cotton per acre is frosty preiic,ed by
farmers. Ten bales were ,inned her. Sat
hiday. whic. spld for B 3-s cents. Heavy
itins have fallen within the last tua
MHeks, ana farmers are busy killing wec'is.
NE range was never finer, ard catti. arc
in tins condition
AIRS. j. u. Whluon. wife of j. ID. Whit.
ten. The Posts erndii. exporter nc Loliise
Is t,s ting friends M this p.0ce
Tho l'r.shyter.ans Told school viii herir
z protractad meeting here the mrs, Of
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yscpuNst convention for ts Endorsement
of our democratic standard hs'arer. VIII
tam Jennings bryan. huy notify oar por-
grass In this, the second district,
Hen w r. oouinn Of Angelina was
elected chairman for the mex. two year.
A. w Gregg. Sam J. Scott and j. g.
Haylewu,d were srrulntsd n corumstr-c
to roNfy and conduct the no'n,n - 20 tho
rcnveution. which y. addressed by only
thanking the ,cisg= ton, piefiSing anew
his allegiance 10 the principles II the
party ami an energetic ssh. during the
curren, carrpaicr.
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REPUBLICANS AT wEIMAn.

Wcimur. Texas, July T.-Thr rapuh'
leans mo, here IN primary convention ,hh
morning az 10 o'clock for the purpose OF
selecting delegates TO the county conven-
ton, which VIII convene tomorrow "a Coo
lurnbus 10 nom. maze county Officers ana
select delegates 10 m. state convention.
The convention was largely attended aud
selected Prince McGrT. w. ~. Coleman,
Mack Wchb, John Morrow ard Win Hun
ter as delegates. II was IL stormy CON
yen.lon but everything " now quiet ana
nrd,riv
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HOWARD COt'NrY DEMOCRATS.

Big Springs. Texas, July 95.--'rolay ia
county convention The democrats OF How
ard county Instructed for Hon. H. A IT,
lett of Ahilsr.' Us Safe senator for this.
the Twenty -sighth. senatorial DISTRICT.
and elected delegates 10 the convention,
" M.cn rnes.iS IN Cisco Oh .Aulllat l.
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EDucArIoslL
GUNNER SCHOOL

81 NJ MEN -, Nh
uallc,tsvill., Texas, July y Nv
mer school here closed ~ 4 n
a mos. successful session as,yss
Tho week accompi sne. ,ssche. n
satisfactory 10 MI the 's'u,sr1dsu|
ancc. Friday night an e. en' ,,,lys5
given s, the tsacners At s, ,as s', "a
x. Mar. The pros,a,,cns ~
Wss very qs"'' saa,s'ss.ss,fna,l,l,E,sssI I
lie teachers left a,r E|ndn&
iial,nttsvilh- for ,l,ei, Ell, Mem 4
many courlesies shown
Secure a sound mind, \;
wi,hou, sound dig Ss.,,,srs u pss
nine Angostura b'''''
Sicgort X Sons. ---s
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IL FROM THE COMBINATION.

Rosenberg. Texas. July 27 Contest Ed
itor: Please place the enclosed 10 cou-
mons to the credit of Rev. w. Il, Camp
bell Of Wharton. Eagle Lake Is ASK ny
what's the mater with II. q. Foltsf Tom
is in this cointn alton and we are WORK
-" Comb NATION.
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the F>rsN judicial district was held this
morning. The delegates weI>, Instructed
10 Vote for Juue. ,i',trct. rr.sent chief
justice. and IN case TO delegate from this
soun-y attended, Hume and klebcrg. q;
II. Law. Jr.. and II. NJ Knight Of Calves
ton were seles.ted ns proxies.
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STILL "rNREcONsrRT-,.rrp"

Austin, T@xas, July TN e. Gran
berry, who was delegate to tbs National,
pppulst convention, has returned and
being middle Of the roadcr from way
back. will not vote for Bryan and in
Inmates that irs crowd rropose 10 go
hark On what was done AT - Ions
plhrr middle II the readers are using
cuss words ana looking win "ausriaion
and alarm upon the Endorsement ~
lrynn ard intimatinH TINT the minority
If their Natiunni Delegates Welded 10
the seducffvr influence OF Establishments
'fh" most pronounced ~ those ''Fimpl0-
onors" openly favor a combination WIN
The black and TINS whereby The Mckinley
IN ihg State IN exchange sor republican
support Of the middle OF the road State
ticket.
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BUSINESS MATTERS.


san Antonio Texas, July 27-J. n. Co
bin. dealer in family groceries. executed
bacd al trust this evening, naming pre-
ieiIcd or Aditcss ~ the amount of $)nIi.
j. T.. Mofhtt Is named As trustee.
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rs VOTES FOR BRO. PolNDENTER.

Houston. TexaS-t'ontest Editor Find
enclosed 81 COUPONS, which please place
10 tn credit of Rev. i'oindexter of Edna.
Tho 81 | sent last Saturday for Rev.
Golbey please credit to Rev. Pmudexter
also, and obi'ge a FREUD and well wisner.
MIS-. James Spence, Jr.
Thirty-ninc votes for Bra. Godbey were
received after his Withdrawal. hence
placed Us per request. Contest Editor:
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REPUBLICANS AT ABILENE.

Atiei,e, Texas. july es.--The Republicans
bed a meeting here last night for the
purpose of organizing "a Mckinley club.
Tier. was small attendance and no CO.
ihnsiasn. :. Lapowski Was elected prcsi-
cent anu Lindsey Feyton secrt,tary Com
ini tees were appointed 20 solicit member
siftt,
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BucKLEN.s ARNIcA sALyp

The best salve IN the world for cuts,
bruises, sores Ulcers, sai; rheum fever
corns and all skin eruptlons. and posi-.
lively cures plies. Or no pay required il
10 guaranteed 70 gtvc perfect satisfaction
boz. Vor 40 81 q. e. Kieslins. ~
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=, FOR REV. COHEN. ovR rAvoRirN

Houston. Texas. July .6.--Gontcsl I'd
tor, Enclosed please 'ind ~ 'oul'oi,s'
of our favorltr, Rrv. Henry Cohen o.
G.,ly, sion. WITH many good W shes 10
Rev. Cohen and The Post Wa are S""''
Robert and Sol NJ Briil'ns
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GREGG COUNTY puBI.n,ANs.

Lonsyiow, Texas, July 25.~The ropub-
iican county convention Yesterday nomi-
mated John A. Ware for county Judge
They made no oiher nominations and re-
fused TO Endorse other he democratic or
popufst candidates now In The feld for
county officers.
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CHANGED HANDS.

Bryan. Texas. July 27.-The "Kandy
ki,ehan." the most popular confectionery
and leo cream parlor N Bryan. changed
hands Saturday night, Messrs. Tra'I
Bros. and iosh, tho I'd firm. 500 TO pam
n t-pg
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TRox LAS BEEN Ill.

Houston, Texas, July 27.-loniest 81
itor: Enclosed p-onse find 2S votes for a
S. Poindex;cr Of Edna. I have been very
III. 90 | haven't been able 10 collect anS
coupons far some bme. Ill come agaif
soon. His old chum, Trox'
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Asr your VOTES ACCORDINGLY.

CAST YOUR VOTES ACCORDINGLY.
Bceville. Texas. Juiy q. -Contes, Editor:
t.ncioS.d find ID coupons which please
place to the credit Of Rev. a. $. l'on-
dexter Of Edna. The race. outside of
Harris county u cl.sarlA between DIR.
Cohen and Rev. Po ndexter. View the mat
ter from this STANDPOINT ana cast your
vote accordingly. a Friend.
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HORSE RIDER INJURED.

Groesbecck, T,ras. July II Ranks bu"-
row. aged ~ years son al u WIDOW, whi'e
r.dlng a race ut the fac grounds this
mcrninY, had the misfortune 10 nave ms
horse coming on just bchn1 struck MIN
~ the birk with his frent feet The boy
lrs brown and Rankin were summoned
AT once and are to This hour doing all
they can for the little sufferer. How
recovery,
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INSTRUCTED FOR GARRET.
cusro. Texas. July n--The dcmofrkti
county contention 10 select delegatesk
the jndicisl convention at Galveston ~
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HE WISHES THE GENTLEMAN sue
('ESS

Houston, Texas, July 1.-Contest Ed
itor. Please place the encl1ed u coupons
10 the credit # Rev L.. y. Lamk,n. Wish-
ing the gentleman success. | am respe, =
fully. etc, James A. Painter.
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HARDWARE ME

Y WIN Y VI TI.NTNT7SN 4NTNFE MI Tf4N.N -
ioakum. Texas. July Fill. ". Nagol.
dealer In hardware ETC., filed q deed OF
trpsir few days ago for the benefit OF his
ere editors; n. Newman. irlstce. Tho as
sets about $500. with preferred cred
llois to the amount of 5000
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PENSIONS TO TEXANS.

Pensions have been issued to citizens OF
Texas as follows:
Issue OF July II. 1876; Originat-lsnac
lawrence Wheelock, Robertson county,
Original wtdow-Eii5abeth J. Bssry.irSpe-
VIA TAy5nnt county.
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ono s -Nvv NJ pot,.s ~, wy Nofthwestern
LII aSSus go 'f paw up Tor ten
!ters ~ W.. t,.ins ~ ~ 5ospe! ~ liar.
ris count Receiving '''e largest number OF
conpoh. 70, Wo,e1 IL, ,o,,o,. ,,,,,
one slp"o ~, ", poSs pAit up Tor ten
Years III M ~. ~ ,,i,s,c f.s Assurance
.olil,.ua ~ ~. i,,,s oi rue gospel IN
Harris cow t.Ns'''"s III" second largest
mimi ,, "a ~ NJ, ,,,i,., ,,.,,
one s-pvv NJ lomry paid up for ten
years III tAc - ~ 1850" Luz Assurance
company 70 ti4e "i iI OF me gospel in
Texas onis'ut o. lialrls county Receiving
the iarSest hu1inoer o. COUPON votes.
one Nvp " porc! pa'I up for ten
years III inc NerthW"slefh Ire Assurance
Company " sHc '.iii.ist1i OF lae gospel IN
Texas outside OF Harris county Receiving
the SECOND largest number of coupon
votes.
These policies are iill!y PAD un for ten
" 'rs from the date OF issue after which
time tat nolu"rs can rene" from year
TO year without ln!ther eEanlnntion or
expense ~ re regular rates Tor renewable
ten year polleles.
While it Is iinpractlcable to explain in
detail. IN these columns the very liberal
terms OF ne poi!cles 'ss9ed by the North
western II /. Assuraiec company. read
formed as 10 any particular regarding
the form OF me pohcy -. calling
upon or Wrluhs 10 elmer D. n. GamDreil,
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RALLY TO MS SUPPORT

Wharton, Texas July 25.--Con;est Edi-
tor Find enclosed ~ coupons for Rev. a.
5. Posndexter of Edna. Let all rally to
his support and make him IN. winning
man. Success TO The Post. Well Wisher.
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,s FOR nRorHER poINpEXrER.

Houston Texas July e7-contest Ed
itor. Please hnd enclosed l9i coupons;
place to the credit Of \. :. roind.S ter
v ho is tn, gcspnl preacher IN every sense
OF thu word. ,opc all those who vol II .or
Rev. oiodbey Who havr NJ choice al present
will vote for \. S. Po'ndnxter which
would sure hand him ahead Of tho ~ahhi
who Is In The lead al present. l know fli
woil # each and every one knew. A. $.
Polndexter as do, they wouli NJ,
hesitate 10 vote for HIM. Success 10 The
Post n. Il. Hanson
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palmer nonsc, Chicago. Jply - MeftrF

r.ccenbcrs and Grecnstvln Houston.
,r,x,s sec YOU are working very an
ss.n sn for N he cheieo q ,ttha - -,
Cohen OF Galveston for the benenl OF we
in assisting in The good cause. Encl-ssd
nnd 81 COUPONS. which yo3m, en- nae ~,
his cred.t Foping you WI, 20 succ.~f ,ui
IN vomr choice Please ucknowltiee re-
co.pt through 'rhe Post and obiise' yoree
very respectfully. r,,,.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-07-28
Florence llfrey.

TIE TWO COMBINES ARE AWAKE
l,eevilie. Texas. July eh-Contes' Ed,-
tor. Encoscf please find % coupuhs, which
please Waco to the credit Of Rev. Henry
Cohen of Calves ton. Texas. an5 see tina;
the combine No and 2 Is not asleep.
Yours truiy. Miss fanny Morris.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-07-28
A DIAMOND SCARF PIN.

When Galveston detectives begin to
search for stolen property they do not
overlook he pawn shops. In fact these
are about the first places to engage their
attention. The pawn shops are required
10 keep a LIST of all articles pledged and
these lists are opon to the inspection of
th. polce. Almost every day detectiv; s.
provided with descriptions ( stol n goods
visit the pawn shops and carefully scan
me lists of articles pledged. While engage {.
n looking over one of the registers a few
days ago Detective Murphy's attention
was attracted by an innocent looking
entry. A man who the detective knew %lid
pawncd a diamond scarf pin and from tho
officers knowledge of the man his sus-
riclons were aroused. The IN was ask
for and proved to be of considerable value.
lie iotted down a description OF the pm
and then started search for the man
who had pawned 1t. When found - man
declared the pin had come .nto his p>s-
session through n boy who lives in Austin
and correspondence was linn. dia ely
opened tn the chief of police OF that
city. a pin answering tho desofNtton hal
been stolen from Superntendent Baker of
the Southwestern Telegraph and Tale-
phone company about TWO months ago
and the recovery now - all the more
gratifying because hope In that direction
had been ahandone1.