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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-03
THE CROPS IN TEXAS.
Report Received by the De-
partment OF Agriculture.
DECIDED DECREASE ALL AROUND.

The Average Yield Per Acre Of Cotton.
Corn, wheat aud Oats is the small
est For Many Years-Oniy Pull Crops
Are Reported Where Irrigation Was
used-Rains Now Could do No Coed.
AUSTIN, Sept 2.-Two weeks ago the
department Of agriculture Of Texas sent
out interrogatories 10 citizens living In
the counties Of the state In order 10 a..
certain the estimated production Of cot.
ton, corn, wheat and oats for the cur.
rent year Replies have been received
from 1870 counties, representing every
section Of the state. from the extreme
north 20 the extreme south and from the
farthest east TO the farthest west. Upon
careful examination il is found that ey-
cry section Of the state is fairly repre-
sented. Based on the replies. the aver
age estimated production per acre for
the state and the per cent reduction In
yield compared with the year 1895 il as
follows:
Average yield per acre. 1895, %
pounds lint cotton average decrease. 10
per cent Average yield Of corn per
acre. bushels average decrease per
acre, 90 per cent. Forty.two counties
report average yield Of wheat per acre.
9bushels. Seventy counties report aver.
age yield Of oats per acre. II bushels.
The other counties heard from report no
wheat or oats.
The average increased acreage Of cot
ton reported viii not exceed IS per cent,
and most Of this. II not all, win Be Lost
In bad stands and in late planting fail
ing 10 come up owing 10 the dry wealth
CT. There are some few small sections
Of the state where cotton win yield \
full average crop. From the condition
that the plant Is in generally at the
present time Il Is doubtful II even un.
de the most favorable circumstances
that might arise before the season Is
ended that the average yield here would
BE- materially changed. Possibly In those
localities where they have been most IA
vored with rain the yield may be In
creased. General heavy rains at this
time would be more damaging than ben.
eficial to the cotton crop
Small sections in the western part oi
the state, where they irrig1te. full crop.
of corn and cotton have been made. q
to 80 bushels Of com per acre and from
half to three,quarters Of a baio Of cot
ton. It Is doubtful II Texas has sEperi
enced a more general and damaging
droush in the last 80 years during ths
crop season.
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will no doubt present the name oi Gen.
John @. Black Of nlinoix II Bragg re-
mains in the field. Blacks name viii
be presented By the Illinois delegation,
which would mo donbt vote for Villas in
case Bragg is out Of the field.
A conference Of the leaders will be
held during the day to determine, II
possible, what action shall be taken ~
10 the candidate and to bring about a
situation which viii secure the nomina-
tion Of a strong ticket with practical
unanimity.
Senator John NJ. Palmer. chair
man Of the provisional committee, APP
pointed at Chicago five weeks ago, called
the convention Of gold Democrats to-
gether IN Tomlinson hall at i2 80
There were nearly 500 delegates pres.
ent representing a Of the 42 states and
territories.
The prayer opening the convention
was made by re. Rev. John White. the
Episcopal bishop Of the diocese Of In.
dianapolis.
Ex-Governor Flower Of New York
was then introduced by Senator Palmer
as temporary chairman and he made
quite a lengthy address. During his
address he was interrupted many times
by applause. He denounced the Chi.
cAgo convention and drew a picture Of
distress tina, would result should Bryan
be elected. He referred TO Bryan a. an
incendiary and a revolutionist. He wa
londly cheered at frequent intervals.
Il Is certain that Senator Caffery oi
Louisiana win be made permanet chair.
man. His selection is almost the nnAni
nous choice Of the deterrent state dele.
cations
There Is only one contest for the con
vention 10 settle aud that Is from Con
necticut, where there are opposing dele
cations. But the settlement Of this con
test case, It Is thought, viii be easily
reached.
The convention expects TO complete
the business and adjourn by tomorrow
night.
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discussions aroused, not pertaining 10
the selection Of candidates or adoption
Of platform, but arguments with silver
Democrats. John Do Witt Warner Of
New York and ex.oOngressmAn Charles
p. HAinss Of Kinderhook were foremost
among the gold champions and vigor.
oasly proclaimed their faith. HAines.
who is said to bo lieutenant and very
close 10 Senators Hill and Murphy Of
New York. not only made arguments
IN the hotel corridors, but went out into
the streets and obtained respectful hear.
ings. Other orators whose names could
not bo learned started discussions In Va.
FiOus parts Of the hotel corrido1 Ane all
were surrounded " eagOs and curious
gpouA pi wisdom seekerA
TOmlinsOn hall, where the National
Democratic convsntion Is being held, is
handsomely drapod with bunting and
interpreted with the stars and stripes
and other patriotic and Appropriate de
vices.
IN every delegation could be seen
bankers. merchants. refogmers In 20 l.
tics. some men who had never hefOr,
taken part In national conventions, law
yera. rAilroAdmen and = few profossi"1
al politicians They were men whS
deemed themselves worthy patriots en-
gagged in ther country : salvation.
Up 10 the hour a assembling, all bu
four states were represented and b!
good delegations Theiarges, estimate
Of the crowd today was madO b.
railroad men. who asserted that ther
were eOoO people in the city, delegate
and strangers. OF this estimated crow,
Chicago furnished the larger portion,
While the trend 81 Opinicn - TO can
aidAles was towards Bragg and Buck
psr during the early morning, ther
were stn many vigorous tooms "a
others. An effort was made TO fore
General Bragg out Of the ppOsidsnti'
race II favor Of senator Villas Of III
same state. Many delegates here b
llsving Senator Villas the strongest car
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

Our terms for announcements for
political Offices Of whatever claes win
be always cash In advance Of publica-
ton. Thisrule viii be strictly kept and
the publication Of a candidates an
uOunoemenl may be cOnsidere q
receip, for payment.
The following cAsu rates win be
charged for announcing candidates foI
oferaa
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STATE SENATOR.

We are authorized 10 announce JOHN
A. WAlLAND as a candidate for
State Senator from the Twelfth Sena-
torial district, composed Of the coun-
ties Of Limestone, FFeest0ne. Robert.
son and Bragcs. subject 10 the action ol
ths Democratic nominating convention.
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I.oNnoS. Sept. A dispatch from
Rome says that Il IA rumored there that
King Hnmheft viii announce he atai.
cation after the murringe Of she Princa
Of Naples. she heir apparent. 70 Princes.
Helene q Monsenerro.
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sURNED TO DEATH.


kleck ullL
vANKLEcK HnI., Ont, Sept. Alive
persons were burned 10 death in n Ere
In the Commercial hotel here last
night Tne dead are, Mary Louise
Yandeau; Christie Villenove Josephine
Deschamps; Mr. 7. Finn and Miss X
NoLnoA
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-03
JOHN 3. MIKE.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For President
W. J. BRYAN, of Nebraska.
For Vice President
ARTHUR sEwALL, Of Mai
For Governor
C. A. CULBERsON.
For Lieutenant Governor
GEORGE T. JESTER.
For Attorney General
NJ. NJ. CRANE.
For Land Commissioner
A. J. BAKER.
For Comptroller
R. W. FINLEY.
For Treasurer
W. B. WORKMAN.
For State Superintendent.
J. NJ. CARLISLE.
Aor Railroad Commissioners
JOHN II. REAGAN.
ALLISON MAYFIELD.
l.. J. STORY.
For State Senator
JOHN A. WAYLAND.
For District Judge
W. TALIAFERRO.
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Eong
sevrRAL PERsoNs INJURED.
A Trolisyear Gets Ou, Of Con,rol sad
Causes fanic.

NANafa AAaAN
LAFAYETTE, lud,, Sept. Awhile a
heavily loaded electrician was returning
from an open air concert AZ Columbian
park the trolley few on and the car be'
ing unmanagcable, started down grade
at a terrific speed The passengers be.
came panicstrioken and a number
jumped 10 the ground. Miss Emma Al.
len, n cripple, received fatal injuries.
Her sister, Charlotte, was severely in.
jured. Louis Bloch, aged II, was badly
cut about the head and arms. Several
others were more or less hurt The
motorman finally stopped the car after
IL had run several squares, by applying
the brakes and reversing the curront.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-07-22
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

The many friends of COL. D. L. BARR,
knowing him to be competent in every re
spect, hereby announce him as candidate
for member of the House Of Representa-
tives and pledge him to abide the result OF
the Democratic primaries.
The friends of J. W. DREHER. E q
knowing his ability to serve them, an.
nounce him as candidate for the House
of Representatives and pledge him to
abide the result of the primary.
MAJOR J. 81. kOON is announced as q
candidate for the House Of Representatives.
In the school of experience he has learned
the wants of the people, ard will labor to
present the best interest of his county and
State. Economy will be his watchword.
Will abidt AID support result OF the prl-
mary.
The friends of D. +. EFIRD announce
him as a candidate for the House of Rep
rcsentatives. and pledge him to abide the
result of the primary.
Tue friends of E. L ASBILL, present
his name t, the Democratic voters of Lex
ington county as candidate for seat in
the House OF Representatives and pledge
him % abide the result of the Democratic
primary, and to support the nominees Of
the party. VOTERS.
The friends Of w. II. SHARPE an.
nounce him as a candidate for the House
of Represell 'atives, in the approaching
Democratic primaries, and pledge Linn TO
abide the result.
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F09 SHERIFF,

The many friends of S. PRESS. GEORGE
hereby announce him as candidate Tor
Sheriff. and pledge him to abide the result
Of the primary.
At the request Of my friends from diff
ferent portions ofthe county. I announce e
my self as d candidate tor the Office Of
Sheriff, and pledge myself to abide the re-
suit of the primary.
JAS. II. FIELDS.
The many friends of THOS. H. CAUGH-
MAN announce him as a candidate for
Sheriff, and pledge him to abide The result
OF the primary.
We are authorized to announce GEORGE
S. DRAFTS as a candidate for reelection
10 the office of Sheriff of Lexington County.
ard he is pledged to abide the result OF the
Democratic primary.
The many friends of w. L. X JOHN
SON announce him as a candidate for
Sheriff, and we assure the voters that e
will abide by the result of the primary elec-
tion FkItNDs.
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Fairbank Items.
To the Editor Of tie Dispatch:

To the Editor Of Tie Dispatch:
Fine crops is yet The cry of our
neighbolhood, as We have rain when
ever we need it, and sometime when
think we don't.
The wind came the other week and
blew our corn down to remind us
that it is time to be through plow-
ing.
People arc moderately interested
in politics, and free bridge candi
dates will have tough work election
eering through here.
Sickness seems to prevail. Mrs.
Patrick Koon is seriously i'll with ty-
phoid fever. Mrs. Luther Lindler is
also very i'll, but I hope that both of
these estimable ladies will soon be
on the road to health.
Perhaps the most lametable death
we have witnessed for sometime was
that of Mr.. J. n. KGon. His family
has our sympathy in their bereave-
ment.
"Colonel' J. H. Frick has estab-
lished himself at Chaplin in order to
be near his school. The citizens Of
that place will certainly welcome him
as he is very prominent man.
Messrs. Walton E. and J. L. Meetz,
of the lower part of the Fork, were
visiting relatives and friends near
this place last week.
Miss Lizzie Wessinger is in Abbe-
vile visiting her brother.
A number Of young people enjoyed
themselves last Sunday at singing
given by Miss NJ. O. Bouknight, at
the residence cf her father. Miss
Tou night is one of Dutch Forks
ARREST daughters, and We all wish
her bright future.
Mrs. Bessie Semerson, who has
been visiting her brother, Rev. ia
cob Wike, of Chapin, is very popular
ard has won many hearts by her
graceful and charming manners.
Mr.. Charles Derrick has been max
icg preparations to build him dwell
i 6 at the Magnolia school house.
There are two gills in our neigh
borhood. One hasen't enough
beaux; the other has more than she
wants. My advice in all such cases
is this: "Add them all up and divide
by two" They won't either lose any
thing.
With best wishes to the Dispatch.
July IS, 1896. Pravus.
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read. Several prominent speakers
will be present and address the meet
ing. In this connection [ will call
attention to the following:
ARTICLE VII,

Section 8. At the annual meeting,
in addition to the usual transaction
of regular business, one or more
members, appointed by the Com
mandant or presiding officers at the
preceding meeting, shall address the
Camp on some subject, accident, in
cident, battle, anecdote, &c, Of the
late war between the States. Such
member, so appointed, shall have the
right to select his subject from his
own, or the experience of others, or
both. After said address the meet
ing shall be open for any other mem
Der to address the Camp on like sub
jects.
1t is particularly desired that all
officers and committeeman have their
reports ready for the meeting in or
der that there may be no delay in the
order of business.
NJ. D. Harmsn, Aljutant,
Camp Lexington, NJ. G6S, U. G. '.
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FOR SOLICITOR.

Thanking the people of Lexington
county for their support in the past, l
hereby annourc &C mvse.t as candidate tor
reelection TO the office OF Solicitor OF the
Fifth Judicial! Circuit. l rely upon my
record in the discharge OF the duties OF
said office and will abide the result OF the
Democratic primary.
P. H. NELSON.
l hereby announce myself candidate
for the office OF Solicitor of the Fifth Ju.
dicial District of South Carolina, and stand
pledged to abide the result Of the primary
j. A. MULLER
Flease ammo lnce the name of Hon. }.
WM. THURMOND as a candidate tor So
licitor of the Fifth Circuit Mr.. Thur
mond's victories for the State and his bold
stand for the great masses CT the people
entitle him to promotion to said office
We pledge him to abide the result OF the
Democratic primary. REFoRMERS.
Ell efield S. c., May IL. 1896.
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Grove has not come off yet, but will
in the near future. Look out, chick
ems, better roost mighty high from
now until after that day. The Su-
perintendent is putting forth every
effort to make this occasion a pleas
ant one. | wish him success AS
the ladies will have charge of that
part of the program which satisfies
the inner man, it goes without saying
that the table will groan beneath its
Ioad of good things to eat.
I hear that parties are in pursuit
of H. G Folk, who eloped from this
neighborhood recently with a wo-
man and leaving family behind. L
hope he may be able to make salts
factory arrangements, repent of his
misdoings and retain his place in the
family circle. His family has my
deepest sympathy, especially the llt-
tie boy who, unfortunately, had his
right arm amputated in early life.
may he receive tae advantages OF a
finished education.
The health of the community is
good.
The intense heat, when we look at
the sun, makes US grin whether we
want to or not.
Observer.
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EnR TREASURER,

The many friend, OF P. J. MESSENGER
hereby aLnoulce him rs candidate for
Treasurer.and pledge linn to abide tie re-
suit of the primary.
The many friends of JASPER S. DER
RICK hereby recommend him for apl o Mt
m snt to the office of County Treasurer and
pledge him to abide the result OF the prl-
mary.
The many friends of J. E 3 McCAR-
THA announce him as a candidate for
Count. Treasur r. He is pledged TO alb de
the result OF the primary and support TIE
regular nominees Of the Democratic party.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for Treasurer and pledge myself to abide
the result OF the primary. -
J. ". ELEAZER.
The many friends Of B. N. BOD1E, know
ing his eminen; qualifications and fitness
for the Office. do hereby nominate him as
cand.dte for Treasurer AID pledge him to
abide the result Of the primary election.
MANY VUTERS.
The many friends of E. L. WIAGARD
announce him as II candidate for County
Treasurer and pied ge him to abide tie
result OF the prmary
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a Card.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

"Festus", in his letter in this
weeks Dispatch. does me little in.
justice, unintentionally, when he says
my growing mercantile business
would suffer by my candidacy, when
the principal cause for my declina-
tion is on account of my health. I
suffer so much with sick headache
since last spring that I do not like to
be away from home, and to do my
duty in the campaign would necessi-
tate my going around to the meetings.
I feel too much under obligation to
refuse my service to the good people
OF this grand old county of Lexing-
ton. I never like to attempt a thing
when I do not feel able to accomplish
it. If I had thought that I could
have succeeded in going round I
never would have withdrawn, but
would have stood to the rack until
the people said they were tired of
me I always try to do my duty and
am always ready to help when called
upon to do 50. Looking forward to
great victory for the nominees of
the grand old Democratic party, and
the cause Of the common people and
success to the Dispatch, I am your
obedient servant, ". H. F. Rast.
Swansea, S. c., July II, 1896.
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FOR MAGISTRATE.

Believing that the public interest and
cons enlence w uld be best subserved If
tie Mhgistrat for this judicial district was
in easy access to the Court Ho 'se in order
that public business can be promptly dis
patch the mlny friends of GEORGE
SAWYER. knowing his competency and
and ability, take leasure in placing lis
name before the voters Of Lexington and
Hollow Creek townships as candidate
for Magistrate, and pledge him to abide
the result of the primary.
At the request of some Of my trien Is, l
hereby announce myself candidate for
Magistrate for the district embracing Black
Greek and Boiling Springs townships. l
will abide The result of the primary.
ISAIAH HALLMAN.
The friends of G.. w. RILEY, krowing
his ability Tor the position, announce him
as candidate for Magistrate Tor Gilbert
Hollow and Chinquapln townships; and
pledge him to abide the result Of tie prl
mary.
We beg to nominate C. NJ. BOUKNIGHT
OF Irmo. for the ottice of Magistrate in
Fork township No 2. and pledge him to
abide by the result Of the primary.
MANY FRIENDS.
TIE friends of DRAYTON E CLARK
announce him as candidate for Magistrate
for Boiling Springs and Black Creek town
ships. He will abide the result of the
primary.
The friends Of JOHN W. SWEDEN
BERG knowing his e, perience and ability.
,lo{, fD, 20,
tor District No. l, Judicial District for
LfYrg.on county. He is pledged to abide
the result of the primary.
We hereby nominate J. MARSHALL
SHEALY as a candidate for the Office Of
Magistrate for Fork township, and pledge
him to abide by the result OF the primary.
VOTERS
The friends of A R METTS announce
him as candidate tor Magistrate for Dis
trict No. 2, Office at Irmo, and pledge him
to abide the r,sult Of the primary election.
hereby announce myself candidate
for Magistrate for District No l, Office at
Chapin, and will abide the result OF the
primary. H. W. HALIlWANGEk.
The friends of W. A. GOODWIN an
nource him as candidate for Magistrate
for the 5th Judicial District of Lexington
county, embracing the township of Platt
Springs and part of Congaree, and pledge
him to abide the result Of the primary
election.
The many friends Of C. r. RISH an
nounce HIM as candidate for Magistrate
for the District embracing Black CreeS and
Boiling Springs townships. and pledge him
to abide the result of the primary.
hereby announce myself as candidate
for Magistrate tor Bull Swamp and Sandy
Kun townships, office at Swansea, and will
abide the result of the primary.
u. W JEFCOAT.
The friends of J. WEIR ADDY announce
bin Tor Magistrate for the District embl ac-
ing Lexington and Hollow Greek townships.
He will attend promptly to all business en-
trusted to his care aid will abide the result
of the primary.
Tie friends of W. s. HITE respectfully
announce him as candidate in the primary
election for re-appointment as Magistrate
in the Sd Judicial District, VIZ: Gilt-rt
Hollow and Chinquapin townships. He
will abide the result primary.
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Leesvilla Items.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The hot weather, together with
the bouutiful supply of rain, has
helped cotton and other crops con-
s:derably. Cotton is very small but
very we'll fruited.
Mr.. w. L. Mitchell, who was acci-
dentally shot two weeks ago, is again
able to be up
The Tom Branch Base Ball nine
came down on Wednesday afternoon
aud crossed bats with the Leesville
Lightfoots. Result, Tom Branch, 3;
Lcesville, IS.
A large crowd is expected on the
oath. A fine dinper, speeches and a
game of ball will be the features of
the day.
"Everything on wheels" seems to
be the cry among our boys and young
men Let them come, boys, we would
like to ride a wheel, too--if we could.
We are glad to note that Miss
Matte Adams is improving. May
she continue to improve is the wish
of her many friends.
The work of repairing N1r. F. b.
Hendrix house is progressing rapidly.
This looks suspicious, Hampy.
Come up to the Cue on the Oath
and spend a pleasant day. Sol.
July Is, 1896.
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Waves from Broad River.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
This part of the vineyard has been
visited with fine rains, and crops have
revived and commenced to grow
nicely, but the rain was too late to
do gardens much good On the 18th
inst, we had terrific south wind
which blew down the old corn and
the immense rainfall in the up
country overfowed Broad river banks
and the corn, not having time to
straighten, was damaged consider
ably.
The Children's Day at Shady
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AYE
The Only Worlds Fair Sarsaparll|a
AYERS PILLS cure Headache.
Dots from Down the Hill.

Dots from Down the Hill.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
We farmers have been having
plenty of rain during the last week,
but it came too late for the old corn
and was too much for the late corn.
It has been drowned out in low
places.
There is much sickness in our COM
munity and the doctors are almost
continually on the 50 visiting the
suffering.
I can guess the young man who
lost a doll. It was J. B., and be lost
it when he came up to see his girl.
Mr.. Charlie Bickly is improving
slowly, and gone to visit some of his
relatives this week.
Miss Ida Bickly returned home tie
other week from visit to relatives.
George and Jacob Bickly, Paul
Addy, Harman Amick and John
Cumalander paid flying visit to
The bachelor got smile.
Don't you know that was very en-:
couraging to him.
Mr.. John Wessinger now goes
about with light heart and happy
face-it's girl.
J Harman Amick's barbecue did
not turn out so we'll. The day was
very unpleasant and but few candi-
dates were present, but the speeches
were good. T. '. I.