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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-09
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Board of Health meeting at 3 p.
IN. to day.
The best Dollar Shirt in the mar
ket, can be had at Kerrs.
Ladies Cotton, Moriuo, and silk
and Wool under vests in all grades
at Kerrs.
Sports say that Sharkey was
knocked out at the end of the last
round.
Taffeta Dress Innings, percalines,
and Cambrics in every shade at
Kerrs. u
The Myrtle Boat Club meets at
the Chamber OF Commerce this
evening.
Ladies Hose in Cotton, Lish Thread
Cashmere and Spun silk, all qualities
and sizes at Kerrs
l.. M. Vettlesen, manager of the
Hawaiian Hardware Co. has return
ed to town.
Viggo Jacobsen has resumed his
town residence, and may be found
at the Pacific Hardware Co.
w. w. Dimond has engaged the
Quintette Club Of the National Band
for his store on Saturday evening.
The Hawaiian Band give concert
at the Hotel this evening. A capital
program has been selected.
Ed. Hopkins plead guilty this
morning to running "Moute Car
10 pool' game and was fined $75 and
costs.
The tax appeal board is in session
this afternoon and attorney Thur
ston is on deck. An appeal by Dow
sett and Sumner was heard.
The funeral OF the late Eduardo
Gallaspo took place last evening un-
der the auspices of friends. He was
buried in the Catholic Cemetery.
DR.. Emily B. Ryder gives another
Of her interesting lectures on health
to ladies only at tho Y. M. G., A.
Hall at 3 o'clock tomorrow alter
noon.
Hackfeld & Co., have Just receiv-
ed new shipment OF that famous
Schlitz beer which tickles the COO
kles of the hearts of all Germans aud
Californians.
Although no definite news has
been received at the Inter Island
Office in regard to the new steamer,
the expectations are that she may
arrive within the next day or two.
The Hawaiian National Band
practiced at, Kakaako this, morning,
and it was quite pleasure to listen
to the manner in which they PLAYED
the old familiar airs, unheard of for
so long.
Since Monday, Nov. 30, a grand
clearance sale has been in progress
at the Kalahiki (Rising SUM Store
on King Street, just beyond East
corner of Nuuanu. Everything is
being sold very cheap.
All persons Of culture and refine
ment will pay a visit to the Pacific
Hardware Co.'s Art Gallery, and in.
spect d, Howard Hitchcock's ex-
hibition of paintings. There are
gems worthy a position in the homes
OF all.
There are three entrances to the
Pacific Saloon, but the cry neverthe.
less is half and half. This mathe
NAUTICAL problem which can only be
solved on the spot. The half and
half is good, however
The steward of the B. T. Cheney
was arrested this afternoon on f;
warrant sworn to by the Port Sur
veyor. Custom house guard Wallace
found four tins of opium in the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-29
TAYLOR TOPICS.


Women Interested in tho Prohibition
Campaign Wnterworks Matter Settled
Taylor, Texas, February T-The Wo-
mans Christian Temperance union an
nounccS that series OF prayer meetings
will be held in the city next week nightly.
This action is anent tho approaching local
option election. The prohibitlonists are
lahorlug earnestly ana faithfully and VIII
mako most Vigorous campaign during
the short interval between now and the
election. which VIII occur on saturday,
March T.
The Installation Of Rev. w. IL. Clagett
as pastor Of tho Presbyterian church at
this pluco WAS held last Tuesday night
ANA was attended with imposluR ccrc-
ton preached the sermon and Rev 5. A.
Moray OF san Antonio, moderator OF the
Austin Prcshytcry, conducted the inc
etailhiion ceremonies and also gave the
charEr TO the pastor, while RcV. r. Il.
Wright or Austin delivered the charge
TO the church
Yesterday tho city council signed and
company fer Tic citNS' water sHIp.4N on tna
terms heretofore reported to Tho Post.
Thls matter, together with n settlement
with tho water company tor previous SER
vice. has hocn in litigation for some time.
which resulted In a suit and then a COM
promise ana tins action Of the council
yesterday settles tho whole affair ana
water company arc now understood and
amicahlc.
~ It's session Yesterday the council also
called an election Ia M municipal offices
to be held on Tuesday April 7. \ mayor
ana two aldermen are TO he elected.
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TEXAS POLITICAL NOTES.
Republicans Ia the FIRST Congress
sional District.
CUNEY AND OTHER LEADERS on HAND
Mckinley and Allison Forces Combine to
Freeze Out Reed -Popuiists OPP
posed to Fusion.
Bryan, Texas, February 2s-rhe Mays

Bryan, Texas February 2s.-The Mays
wing of the republican party OF this
sounty held their convention at the court
house today TO elect delegates to the
State convention. which meets at Austin
March "a. Elias Mays was elected chair
man and a. l.. Adams secretary
The following committee was appointed
OH resolutions: c. Lyons. A. l.. Adams,
r. Il. Goosby, Gid Austin. John White
and Marion Mosely.
Committee to appoint delegates to state
convention: r.. u. Goosby, A j.. Adams
ana W. Pigford.
The committee on resolutions reported
to the effect that all republicans OF the
county be invited to Join in and partict-
pate with us and we ask the cooperation
and assistance Of the good people Of the
county TO the end that our actions may
command the respect and esteem of the
masses Of the county. with a Wow of
rengtheuiug and rerfectng the orgauiza-
ton, and that an active campaign be made
w all the precincts for the purpose Of
securing their supper, 10 the regular re-
publican executive committee and that
the county chairman appoint all snb-com-
mittees. 4 hght arose over the resolutions
between the two factions, but they were
adopted
Delegates to State convention: r.. r.
Gooshy. a. l.. Adams. w ". Pirford
Major Green. J. a. Nichols ~. Nj Mose-
10y, G. Lyons, + r. Richards. Professor
J.. Laudry. \. E. Jones, Elias Mays, ". H.
Poverty, ALI Williams, Jack Johns. Frank
Cooper. Moses Brown.
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District Court IN Ses,lcn-irwo Murder
Gases Set Tor Trial.
sun Augn atiu-.. Texas. February n
District court is now ia session ana mas
been since ,hr .iiA. with Hon. T. c. David
presiding and w 81 linbodcn district at
torncy. This les the first term of court
hcld by Judge Davis, and he gives uni
tersal satisfaction. Mr. VI imhoicu Is
representing tine state with Mss wontcu
y.Eur and efficiency. Tn.rc have ocen
30 felony convictions, hut many Tor mis-
4cWcauur.
The case against Eugene Wall. charged
with murder. is sat Tor tomorrow at ia
O'Clock. and tho case against L. n. PoiVv.
dora is set for Tuesday, March 3. A spr-
cial Nouirc 0l sixty men has been sum
mou.d in cacn case.
Captain r., ~. Mhceler Esq. Of canton,
ara Hon Thos. K. Jennings were mere
Monday ana returned 10 their respective
homes TIcEiny
Geo ~. Matthew'S. ESQ Of Nacogdocnos.
iS ATTENDING rourt and is 10 cauGtdntc for
district attorney. lie ~ popular with the
people here and Is "A lawyer OF rccoguixcI
ability, aud doubtless will have q good
following IN this county.
Giles Chapman was in town Monday
ana brought IN a rutahhga turntp when
measured y inches In circumference ana
weighed ~ pounds. Ito lives near Long
Lear IN this county. about seventeen miles
| southwest Of here
Spring seems to have opened here, Tho
weather Is clear and pleasant. but the
| roadS are still In bad condition.
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REPORT ON THE LYNCHING.
Coronsr's Jury Say an Unknown
Mob Did the Work.
STRANGERS OR WOMEN IN DISGUISE
IL What Captain Mcdonald Reports
Officers Looking for Suspected
Accompiices

Wichita Falls. Texas. February 2s.-The
verdict OF the corcner's jury given In this
afternoon in the case where Crawford
and Lewis we're hanged showed that they
came to their death By choking. to
death, being hung by the neck by an I'M
known mob until they were dead.
Deputy Sheriff Sam Abbott and city
Marshal Davis left for the Indian Terri
tory this morning TO investigate camp
on $. 3. Burneit's ranch which was dis.
covered fow days ago. II is believed
that this camp belonged 70 Crawford
Lewis and other outlaws. Another reason
for tho speedy Investigation OF said camp
is TO see II there Is not some evidence TO
10 obtained as 10 who tho accomplicc was
in the late bank robbery, as IT is believed
they had aocomplices In the city. Highly
interesting developments are liable to
transpire during the teNt twenty-four
hours.
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ORANGE poPULIsTs.
Opposed to any Fuson--The Omaha Plat
form Endorsed in Toto.

Opposed to any Fusion--The Omaha Plat
form Endorsed In Toto.
Beaumont. Texas, February 29.-At n
meeting OF the Jefferson county populst
executive committee called by Chairman
Baxter the following precinct chairmen
were appointed. Precinct I. ". s. Her
ford; precinct >. William Black; precinct
). j. NJ. Payne precinct I. 10 appoint
ment' precinct .. Steve Hatcher; precinct
s, Tom Russell
The committeeman discussed many
questions OF minor Importance and finally
decided 10 hold their convention TO Sc
lect slega'cs to the State and congress
s'onal conventions on saturday. May i6.
AT this meeting the committee VIII also
decide whether or not "a populis, ticket
fees
After adopting the following resolutions
tn. committee adjourned:
Whereas the National executive COM
niitec OF the peoples pnrty by its action
a. its late n eting in st. Louis IN call
tiR Tho National convention TO meet at
the same time ami place with tho silver
the pppulist party and the unity OF the
Omaha platform. ibcr fore he 1t
u solved, THAT l. We favor the Omaha
platform III It's entirety without addition
~ satisfaction.
? That the finance plank Of the plat
form contains ell Of the measures OF re-
form ucrlad Ia finances and that Il
would bo fatal 10 eliminate any part
thereof
g. That We ara opposed 10 any fusion
with another political party. except on
th Omaha platform ass " now sands.
ana We favor "a straight ont popull-t M
u7nM 'ickci Of true and tried men at
the uoNt election.
& That We are in favor Of a change
m rhe chalrmanshlp Of the National *
ocutlYe commit g.
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REED FRozEN orr.


Quincy Combining With the Mckinley Men
Of tho First District
Hampstead, Texas. February 2s.--Over
100 delegates are in town tonight 10 attend
the republican convention Of the First
congressional district. which meets here
tomorrow at noon to select delegates TO
tho National convention at 81. Louis
Fully 100 more are looked for on the early
trains tomorrow and lively times are an
ticipated.
Cuney Is on the ground and Is working
hard for Allison. Mcdonald of Kaufman
and Dunn Of Montgomery are workms for
Reed, while SHREDDER and Gaines OF ioua-
ton ana Tompkins OK this city arr active
for Mckinley,
Money secms plentiful and cauceses are
being held AZ different places tonight Tn.
most uuiahic caucus la tlc ono az the
Tinted Brothers NJ Friendship Aau wItu
quincy as high priest THIS IS thc largest
IN attendance, and though bat little iu-
formation can b. obtained SO ls almost
certain that the AlllsoA and NrIllrIev
forces have combined and thN iteoI NIii
get ne cold shoulder Carney holds the
winning cards tonight ar The Reed forces
VIII haNe TO take their medicine OF bolt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-29
ELMER LEMIS.
Something From tho Former Home OF
tho Bank Robber.

Something From the Former Home OF
tho Bank Robber.
Neosho, Mo, February 2s.--The news o.
the bank robbery at Wichita Fails, Texas
In which Elmer Lewis, formerly Of this
place, was implicated, aud for which no
Was lynohcd, has iust reached this city.
Lewis was son of James Lewis and
bad always lived here until about a year
ago when he went 10 the Territory
Lator no returned and LEFT this fpll, TAX
ing with him his cousin. Miss Lula Hun
ter
ite was never known to he engaged IN
lawlessu'ss OF any consequence, Int all
WAYS wanted to convey the idea Of hclng
I'd had man, and the news caused no great
surprise His father Is master mechanic
Ia tho Neosho foundry ~ this place ana
Cor number Of ycurs has been leading a
quiet life, although he waa implicated Tn
o highway robbery IN this county n num-
ter OF years ago, for which he served a
sentence.
lhe authorities OF Wichita Falls have
Ntfu authorized by the father TO give him
a decent burial stating that he win pay
AN expenses. Nothing e. known on the
young woman he took away.
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FROM POST CORRESPONDENTS.

saIado February 1.-THE late rains
have raised the river higher nt thls place
than il has been FOR many years IL
MA she'd the town milldnin away and bad
IN ininred tho house ana machinery.
-. go. az ~ -.
n'cnl'9ni, pHnFVuiF In tv btuzVa
IlN'I ~ ms P'.Lt ma .c'' ',iiiN S'e ca
lor w pass tHiSe aHga, MI nv" 80 Hs
NO v..ts spo nriG has hecn thtct5 tor
tho INST tso DAYS. IN 10 last nirht.
-. -. -. ,..',,,..
0rai,S' rrnt"1IS -',,N $3.50 liah stv' W. ",
@,'yIh piuNN M S "l',ltiu"t ~ ~,
"tN' iH'ius yen or niI",ii ~ i,"i'
~, ,a ~ Nv, ''uEe .fss n,,. p.
"lb'r i'l' am I'Ho.l'c" on tl'H Biu"lIi
ie,.t man an !'J"'' 80 '1"use uohe -
'AF '- i''tl
Holland, February 1.-THE farmers are
getting lthmi lu their Farming on a.
count ~ go much rain. More ram tier"
for the nnel three months than has been
for SIX years Grass is getting 10 be good
in the pastures and stock VIII DO welt.
The 0t crop Us rromi ing fall and Voiun-
ter oats being fine Some vii be ready
for harvest hy tuo lst OF April
uuffaio rcbruarv 1T has boon too
w., r,rn "a ,,oyg Tor st, xvraite ana ~
r,ut .r,i,ir,. '-i.br oot evan is only nartt.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-29
NOTEs AND PERSONALS
KILLED by OFFICERS.
A Negro Draws Gun and Knife ana ,
Fatally Shot.

A Negro Draws a Gun and knife and Is
Fatally Shot.
Dallas, Texas February 2s.-shoruy at.
ter II o'clock today Constable Sanderson
shot and instantly killed willis Burton,
a negro section hand on the Texas ana
Pacific railway. who was resisting arvcst.
Burton arrived In town today, nayine .osr
nus lon on tine raj read, ana his actions
excited the suspicious OF Inc nee Se otlcrrs
who started after him. whertupnn Inc
negro took for The river closely pursued
ny SarderSon and two others lie was
railway pus, south of the CITY. and bcinp
called Upcn 20 surrender rcsp5n,icd ny
gIising the officers and simultancously
drawing both knife and pistol. Before
9e was 0Me To use either weapon san,
derson, who was In the lead, drew b,s
plstol and tred ono shot. the nah talIng
erect IN the right side Of Burton's i,rrjf
sseVeI.ng tne jusular vein and causing
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THE ROLL MEENlI..
one Farmers Experience with the Pest.
Ills Plan OF Destruction
To the Editor of Tho Post

One Farmers Experience with the Pest
Ills Plan OF Destruction,
To the Editor of Tho Post.
Victoria, TeNas. February 2I--In regard
TO the coming cotton destroyer the boil
wccVil which is u serious enemy to the
cotton grower, would say we must take
steps 10 cXtol'ninatc them. The Post nus
contained many articles from persons
studying TO poison the bug or wccVil. but
nothing about destroying the moth, the
very source of the pest. This can he done
by means Of a pan hlled with uuid. / had
coal oil can half fun of old molasses
standing In a house, aud that can WIS
covered with millcrs Of all descriptions
set such a trap in his ucld ulcl VITA
swcotened water. Cheap mOlasscs is stlll
better. because II moth gets It's wings
dipped In that II Is bound To die In that
way we can certainly XIII some of the
holl weoNil moths and a whole let Of other
injurious insects. large fiat pan tn tho
shape OF syrup eNaporator is the hest
Set 1t out IN your cotton pat>i. SHY com
meuctng IN April. aud have lantern
over 1t ana no doubt your vessel win IN,
covered every morning, An YOU have to
do "a to skim " and keen II oiled.
We uovor had any wcevil untl I'm the
late Planting OF last years crop
Tho Guadaloupo river was out Of its
hanks and overlooked thu whole valley
bottom. After the water had gone haci,
the people planted over again on the 10Th
of July and only that cotton was partly
ruined by tho wccvil. wh'lc the early
planting had none. Whether the hug
from the Rio Grande Is Il question we
can not answer, but II is there, Now To
fight. Who is tho most successful man in
this war? a. Fromme
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-29
HYMENEAL.
WILHITE-WILsoN-Ho

MISUNDERSTANDING /,
February T.-Married. al the rss,s,
n. L" Linebough, last Sunisy 4,
Mr.. l.. w. white to Miss Matt. X
JONES-D observation-disclosures i
February T.-Rev. c. O. Jones mi
ried today at the residence Of Rev |
Wages to Mrs. Ida Dickinson, Rs |
Wages officiated.
HYDE-LAMBERT - Pales.iN i
February G,-Mr, John ]. Hyde I
city and Miss Mollle Lambert u ID
We're married last night In th1 1.
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A \, d
Rev. X. S. Stuart Of the Episcopi d
officiating. Il
JOHNSON WEATHERLY = G,sc
Texas, February 27.-At Lone Gal
johnson was married to Na
Weatherley by Rev. ]. N. Baum
groom was accompanied by the VI
Rank. Knights OF Pythias 0! u
under whose auspices the vttt2
place.
TRAVIS--GoOLsBY = Roger
February 26,-Mr. Bishop Travis y
Pearl Goolsby were married TOW
u. m, near this place, at NJ
school house. Rev. G. A. Harris cl1
Quite a number OF friends and i
were present TO witness the 81
and many We're the congratulate
kind wishes bestowed on the young
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THE STATE CApITA1.

Row over Awarding Asylum Contracts
sim On-Department Notes.
Austin. Texas, February est seen !
that the row over the awarding of tho
contracts for furnishing supplies to the
state mn1uc asylum is not yet over with
and that the jobbers who refused to bid
last Monday are still kicking. They say
mat They have no complaint to make
AGAINST the awards as made this week.
hut that it IS previous awards they want
investigated. on the other hand suprriu-
tendent simpson and Steward rorbott are
ready they say, to meet my sort OF
Charge IN the matter and to submit to tho
closest lnvestgaliou at any time and
me board Oh managers Is ready 10 tackle
definite complaints At the bottom of il
ness rivalry cuts a h!g figure I'm the ease.
yet II II rs a fact that any Partially NJ a.
been shown 1t win be easy enough To-
dcmunstta.e the fact.
Inc DISSATISFIED Jobhcrs say they were
not invited t. bc present At the meeting
of the board of managers last "Wednesday
10 100 * INTO the matter, hence their fail
ure TO appear with their complaints.
ON the other hand. accordlnl. ia the
statements Of individual members Of tho
BOARD tnat body VIII pay no attention to
rmla rs IN nus connection, hut viii in
the awarding Of contracts be made sncciii.
eaily and sworn Ia,
CONVENTION PRELTiINARIES
a meeting was held at the board OF
trade hall yesterday evening to take stems
towards providing accommodations fer
The eight or nine conventions to he held
IA Austin within the next four months
\ committee or htteen with plenavy pow
ers was appointed to take charge of the
matter ''V
NOTES AND PERSONALS
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POPS WANT NO FUSION

Georgetown, TcSas February . The
Pest reporter has interviewed number
OF leading nopulists OF this city Oh the
subject Of Judge Rcnean's receut letter.
The unanimous opinion - trat not a
single populis' in this county or else
wherc VIII accept the judges invitation
TO oonr lack into thr democratic party.
They olnim that Judge REAGAN ana his
folks have no organization TO carry cut
tleir free silver ppiIcies. ana should
therefore come into the ponUlist party
aud fight under true col1rs. Tho. arc
confident Of SUGGEST or claim ~ be- ana
assert boldly that they viii not fusa with
any party or faction that populisN doc
trnes must have right OF way.
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ANSWERED. rIIN cAI.I.

L. c. Willlnson Consents 10 Become a
Candidate for District Judge
Brentwood, Texas, February q AT ~
meeting Of the Erownwool lar. held e.
the district court room az urownwood,
Texas. February Is. 1896, for the purpose
OF taking action Relative 20 The candidacy
uf somr member of tho bar for the egiir.
or district judge OF the Tbitty.rfth luGl.
gihl district OF Texas and Whereas n e.
WILKINSON was upon motion Unanimously
ind9rsCd therefore h- II
Resolved That We, tho aforesaid bar.
yer and integrity Is a man. ard bcli.,.
ing he would make a cnrahle and efficient
9no9f 10 unanimously request the said
=. g. Wilkinson to lecoIne a candidate
Tor SAD position and We hereby r. coi-l-
mend MIN To the people OF TIVE entire
for the same
Having fsen Informed II the action ~
inc har. Sir, Wilkinson appeared and
promised 10 make the race. and use bis
best Efforts 70 secure his election
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WEATHER AND CROPS.


Weekly Report Of the Texas Bureau-th-
favorable for Farm Work.
,..,..-',.. -. t,o,r,,,.,, -t,n,tca
'N'N's'""' i'N"'' ''' wa,
States department of nGrieullure' climate
and Crap Service Of the Weather Bureau
,.-.,,,. ,,,,lt.t,,, FOR tho ueet ,n1iner l,nurs.
40 900.
Jay ! 'ul""'E -, I''D'
'''i''@,'o''-' ne wen Opener WV
h'A'iAhy ia" "'''"er "ul "aS 'o'',"''
~ @o"N Nl'Ne'H wa '''' - -''i ~
"i''F Whl'H cleared "p an" '''' "''''"ol
ai,t 90, an a,cr
AKA Iar Inc wo,k ranged from y oi an
meh below the normal over tho western
portion OF the state 10 s'lsn,iS NOR nan
Win thc ,.,entes, excess in The Vicimty
ot Palestine, whore the rainfall FOR the
week was over nches. -, .,,....,..
H., ,,.ooi, 80 hclnw ,hn normal 9s
str,t,a c,,,uillo.strntus cumulrs ana MIN
str"'ns, nrimr he ,rr,t
norttcn ~ mo tine
,s,. ne "rM Hcsg te
MIN mo normal after yyhich II roso
rntu ,l,. otih when a nvcrnrrd aitrhtlv
above me normal INC t.inp , Iel
~ ~ - ti, ,,''' 10 da,iy ,or,nsi ,tter
,,tt.h 49,, .Iovlv unft tho ,,lnso of mo
week. whom it ranged generally above the
~, i',''' ,,, ,, e,Sroliv ,i,vt tr ,c"
NM or sitghtiv nfs,vo Th% hi,,best tom.
''+rt W' ~, no sevrrul st,tinng Gr,tr',
Inc week ranged from g. de,;rces over
North Texas to 10 degrees IN the vicinity
81 ~, ,,,,1 from 90 I",' n,.e,
The Panhandle TO IS degrees along the
east coast
CONDITION or CROPS
Tho weather during the first of the week
VASE very unfavornble for farming inter
ests and delayed all farm work generally,
as tho continued showers made the ground
too wet for plowing, Farm work pro-
crossed very rapidly during the latter part
- no v.o.t ard r,,,cb rlowinr was done
'' ''u "',N Nv ,'S,.' ,.',,h - 49,.
on SANDY Nl'a. nut hiiVN '"'" ""s '"'"o'
heavy for working rrtu Just AT the Close
-, .,,,,o,, y,her work WAS heinz, pushed.
- vs. -. 49,. -. ,,.,l ,ea,.,,,
winter o"'S are uoihS very "V'' arm
| ers are about done sowing oats IN some
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cratic executive committee adopt ard fol-
low the Instructions of the state COM
mittee. as outlined at Austin, February
5. except as to that part of section 3
which refers to the selection OF candidates
for tho tickets.
That precinct conventions be held on
June 10 10 select delegates 10 State and
district conventions.
While the wording Of the financial ques-
ton in the Dudley manifesto does not
suit quite all Of the committee, they say
they did not feel at liberty to change
1t after the State committee had adopted
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-29
HUNT couNrY DEMOCRACY.

Grecnyille, Texas. February 97.-A
stormy session Of the county democratic
executive committee was held here.
Inc committee Endorsed the Dudley call
Tor one primary, and submission of the
financial question. unchanged, also the
plan Of instructinE the candidates.
This resolution was INosnslIercd how,
over, by "A vote Of I'VE To three and ,he
following resolutions were passed hV the
same vote AZ five 10 three.
Resolved. That the Hunt county demo-