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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-10

ode man dat boasts OBJ his cha 'ty, Z"
said Uncle Eben, makes some folks
eriticise. But he ain ez bad or do man
dat ain got no scuse fob boastin, chen
IL he wanted ter Washington Star
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-10

The man who has begun to live more
seriously within begins to live more
simply without. Brooks.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
THE SOUTH AND WEST.
REPRESENTATIVES, MEN DISCUSSED
CLOSER RELATIONS.
Uniform and Equitable Railroad
Rites and Deeper Water Were the
principal subjects Talked On.

Kansas City. Mo, May C.--Thc South and
West Grain and Trade congress got down
TO business today after day of Sightseeing
and enjoyment. The morning session was
taken up in preliminary work. hearing re-
ports OF committees and In listening to
addresses by Hon. Patrick Walsh OF Au-
gusta, Ga. and Il. l.. Martin. vice president
OF the Kansas City. Pttsburg and Gulf
railway.
Samuel Lapham of Charleston, s. c.. was
made chairman of the congress and as
sumed the chair. Breedlove Smith Of New
Orleans was made permanent chairman to
look after the affairs OF the congress dur
bus, the time elapslng between sessions.
Permanent vice presidents appointed at
the meeting at Charleston were chosen for
the ensuing two years with the exception
of w. c. Davidson Of South Carolina, in
whose place Charles Stanton was named.
The name OF the congress, on the recon-
mcndat!on of the committee on permanent
organization was changed to the South and
West Commercial congress.
At the aftcr1oon session brief talks on
different subjects were made. BreedloNe
Smith believed he said. in working for uni-
form and equitable railroad rates and also
suggested that tho congress favor the
passage of the arbitration treaty with Eng
land and that the bankrupt laws be re-
vised.
John A. Smith submitted a resolution
asking the gathering to petition congress
for more money to get deep water at
Charleston harbor.
Thomas Richardson Of Houston, Texas,
suggested that congress he asked TO make
special display in its exhibition at Paris
in 1900 % corn as human food product.
He also asked for deeper water from lious-
ton to Galveston.
John Smith OF Charleston read paper on
Closer Trade Relations Between the West
and South" and said the West should not
overlook the South Atlantic ports,
Governor Leedy OF Kansas was the last
speaker OF the day taking FOR his subject
Western Products and Transportation
Rates
After selecting Tampa. Fla. as tho place
and February. 1895 as the time Of the mex
| meeting. the congress adjourned.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
WAXAiiACIiIE.
Figuring on nm opcrn H""s"-Mrd'-
cnl society OrGnrizcd

Waxahachie, Texas. May 5.--The larger
mart Of yesterday was consumed by Messrs
%. W. Fears and II. Cert in figuring
on seine way to supply Waxahachie with
an opera house 1t is now thought that
they will put on another story TO their
adjoining buildings and fit up a r.odern
opera house.
The town was visited by large num-
Der OF doctors yesterday. meeting was
called TO order in the district court room
at the court house by Or. j. c. Fears.
l.. Keplinger was appointed temporary
secretary. A name was settled upon after
a long discussion. This name VIII be
the Briggs Medical Society OF Ellis county,
This name was given the society in honor
Of DR. Briggs. who was pioneer IN TINS
district. Tue new officers elected are
as follows: q t. Bundy. Milford, nresl-
dent. r. p. Sweat. Waxahaehie. vice
president; l., Keplinger, secretary anu
the next meeting Of the society WI
be called for the second Tuesday IN July
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07

Bronham. Texas, May 6.-Thore was
e,ovel entertainment to the Texas "render-
foot at baseball park last evening under
the management of Messrs Barker and
Mundine. II consisted Of broncho riding
and wild steer roping. The entertainment
was fine and there was a good attendance
The feature Of the evening was the break
ing out of steer through the gate ana
The whole troop having to chase him
through Camptown before he was roped.
The Victory brigade is holding services
In a tent here nightly.
A PARTY Of young folks are picnicing at
Watson's pasture today.
The Methodist Sunday school picnic VIII
he given next Saturday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
WACO CARNIVAL.
Hoard of Managers Hns Completed
the Details.

Waco. Texas. May 6.--Thc board OF man
ayers of the May carnival held n meeting
last night and completed the details for
the big queen carnival May - and ~. 1t
was decided to employ six bands for the
three days. and ono OF these bands Will
meet each incoming train bearing queen
or queens of the carnival. There will be
fifteen judges appointed to award the prizes
for the Texas queens. five judges Will be
appointed to award the three prizes to
the Bandits and five judges to award the
prizes TO the international queens. Five
judges Will award the prize to the best
decorated private turnout and five judges
will award the prize to the best decorated
bicycle.
The Home Industry club decided last
night TO put a carriage and Sin floats in
the procession, representing that organi2a-
ton, and the various manufacturing insti-
buttons Il is fostering.
The indications are that there Will be
enormous crowds here during the two
days of the carnival, and elaborate pre-
parations are being made for entertaining
the visitors
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san Antonio II, Dcnison :.

San Antonio, Texas, May 6.-Thc Bron-
chos ana Tigers again did penance TODAY
ana damaged themselves 10 a cruel eX-
tent IN the error column. Tie ontlielderS
of both teams played an almost perfect
game, but the innelders seemed to Vie
with each opher in making muffs. FUN
b..s and wild throws. The Bronchos Won
out by a score of Ii to through uim ely
and heavy hitting. Buriis was poinded
all over the field. Hayes was more ef-
fectivt, but got wild al frequent intervals
and gave away five bases on balls
Page was s.1nt to the bench for kicking
a. a questionable decision by the umpire.
who called Alexander out on a close play
while he was Sliding TO second.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
JAS. Butte.
HOu6TON.
EPISCOPAL CONvocATION.
Ad VaIorcm system of Taxation Wa
AIOptcd.

Ad VaIorcm system of Taxation Was
Adopted.
San Antonio, Texas, May 6.-Thc Epis-
copai convocatlon OF Western Texas con-
tnued It's session today.
The proceedings were opened at 10
o'clock In tho morning with prayer by
Bishop Johnston.
The most notable feature Of the days
proceedings was the stand taken by tho
conyocation of the subject OF denoinina-
,lonal taxation A special committee on
taxation appointed at tho last session could
not agree on the matter and brought In
a majority report today In favor OF tho
al vaierom system while strong minority
stood for per capita tax.
After a lengthy discussion. participated
IN by nearly all the membcrs OF the clergy,
an we'll as prominent laymen the ad VAL
orcm system OF taxation was adopted ny
decisive vote f
The rest of the day WAS devoted to re-
ceiylng the reports Of the various com
mitteey. all or which showed mcst
flourishing growth In the denomination IN
this section.
MIR. W. o. Hutchinson was unan'moasiy
elected treasurer OF the cOnvocation.
AT night Rev. Mr.. Garden OF Goliad read
mn able paper on Some Modern As?sfis
OF Faith"
Fraternal greetings were telegraDhed tho
council OF the Texas Episcopal diocese new
In session at Austin.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
EcrryiI1c.

Kerrvile. Texas. May 5.-Lnwder o.
Morgan shipped six carloads of rheep TO
Jersey city and James McLymont shipped
five carloads to Chicago this morning.
The city council last might elected Pro
fcssor r. r. Eoson Of Bianeo superih-
tendent of schools for neyt term.
At 3 o'clock This morning Fisher Bird
fell ont Of a second story 9indow and
broke his leg.
District court commenced this week
Charles j Gillespie has been appointed to
fiil tho bench while Judge Archer re-
mains on the sick list
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uop.,on :, Fort Worth 4.

ru...o, won the second game WIN
~ worth. the struggle for the victory
IT,, o,,,e an interesting one. The play
4. s,re quick, active aud strictly in the
,n. and 1t was one of the most ENJOY
~. conests seen ehis season.
,..,,st NJ course. centered in the new
,s.,sr az the Houston team. the wonder
~ ,bs Ozark mountains of NJ ssour.
N. "a neculiar fellow. He stands In an
,situ,e peculiarly original. and while pre-
sbnr to deliver the ball keeps his lett
!, IN continual motion. He holds the
b,s IN glove on the left hand, keeps his
r, steadily upon tho catcher, replies 10
i. ssnal with a slight Jerk of the lower
!, takes the ball In his right hand ahd
,sh a sem.-circullr movement delivers
overland TO the batter. There IS nVt
.,es speed to e. but IT generally ,rosscs
=, Mate When he delivers the ball he
e,hs a slight Jump forward. and. with
h. drawing back his pitching hand, keeps
NJ eye on the sphere until u is either HIT
], Is In the catcher's hand. II 1T chances
dat ar infeli hit follows the delivery OF
ts ball, this new pitcher IS very active In
|ts.ilg, and yesterday he mads "a hummer
b. very nre,ty plays. ITO plays ithe entire
InfAh and was of assistance TO the team
N tbs way. He delivered more strikes
,tstriay than any other pitcher has ever
tmovn on this diamond. Almost eveiy
hser had two strikes called on HIM, put
snehow or other they managed to hlt
ths third one He pitches some curves and
S3,h, dnop. His work yes terday was
hen satisfactory. The aud,enCe, when
Vas very large one watched hls every
rsyenent and he came IN for a liberal
,Afe Of applause should he continue to
|hli his own N the game as he did IN
as first contest there is no reason why
ashaud not be a valuable acquis ton 10
he team. However. Il would be well to
,ves developments, -, during the sea-
Ea Of 1885, Houstonians began applaud-
" new players from the first day and
tty generally laid down or jumped the
van within week. Hill has an oppor-
tr,y TO make himself very popular as
hll player If he will continue the work
\ has started. with some Improvement
ton tine 10 tine.
Eslson's scores were nearly all made
III result OF the hitting of McGann. lie
u nre stickwork and brought in the
~ runners. However. the hitting oil
Fsssf and Becker came in haudiIy at
trS end assisted IN running up the
Iax
Is Houston team played well together
cc he fielding was very nice. Reed han,
th hot one with Il tumble and err ei
p lefing Il, but his other good work as
fEed In making the game enjoyable. I'M
Va charged with an error, but Il was IA
" one handed him by Menefee and in
mixing the pickup and a quick throw TO
f1nd he tossed the ball little high. III
~ eIcrsable.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07

stock OF Gregory & August OF this city. who
filed a decd OF trust several weeks ago. At
the time the trust deed was filed, the stock
and fixtures invoiced $4,000, and since that
time something over $4,000 worth has been
sold at cost. Tho remaining $4,000 was
auctioned Yesterday In bulk. and bought by
NJ. Litchonstein of Corpus Christi, he being
the highest OF sew sral bidders. Claims, as
part of the assets, amounting TO $500 were
also sold. and they. too. were bid in by
Mr. Litchonstein for $3.50. The business
changes to day, and will be conducted by
Grcsary Il August MIR. Litchenstein hav-
ing employed them TO manage the con-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07

washington. May G.-Eastern Texas
ot1aboua and Indian Territory
al showers. with warmer wdnds.
Western Texas ami New Mexico-hair'
v,a rrner in northern portions; south wlnas
Georgia, Alabama and Miss'sSlpp'" az
EasD ern and Western Fqorldn--fair' va
Ifablo winds. .,..r.a. oeoay,orat
I,ou.a,ana and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
showers; south winds.
Tennessee and Kentucky-Fair' sou'h
North and South Dakota and Nebraska
Fair: brisk south winds; cooler III west
ern portion. ,..
south winds.
Extraordinarily cloudy weather; south
wy" wyoming and Montana Showers; west
winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
SUMNER RESORTS.
INFORMATION ABOUT
THEM.

Principal places OF summer so,onfn along
tho Atlantic ocean, in the Alleghenies. the
Adlrondacks. Catskill/ and mountains 81
80 Wsnaalla Pennsylvania short lines.
sr,.ciaI information regarding leading re-
sorts and advantages enjoyed in journeying
10 them over andalis-Pennsylvania
route profusely illustrated with scenes
AZ Atlantic CITY. Cape May, Long Branch
and other summer Ravens on the At'entie
coast also of Cresson' beaiora oprihss anu
roman,ic mountain retreats, may be OBJ
tained by addressing w. j.. Brunner. as-
sistant general passenger agent, st. LOUIS,
Mo.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
A HORRIBLE DEATH.

J. C. Curry white man employed at
Long Manufacturing company's mill. met
4 horrible death while at work this morn
ing. The accident occurred at $50 o'clock.
a few minutes after the machinery had
started for the day. A large cypress log
got caught In the loe way via ~n'ch 1t Went
from the boom TO the mill. Curry climbed
up the logway 10 loosen the leg, lils el-
forts were a success, hut instead o. so ng
forward the log slipped backward, hnocfcd
Curry down passed over his body md
mashed 1t almost to pulp, Death was In
spontaneous. The accident is doubiy sad
because the dead man leaves wife and
several small children. he being their only
support.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At Cleveland II. II. Z.
Cleveland ..........1 l / o 00l IS c I
Chicago ..........1 90 0 D o 0 0 o. 3
RNtte,fes--C'uppy and thinner: Briggs
and Arson.
AT Philadelphia Il. II. u.
Philadelphia ..0005o 0oOo-5 2
Baltimore .........2 1'2o - Il y
Eatter!ss-Taylor, Boyle and Grady;
Nops and Robinson
At pttsbUrg- r. H. e
Pittsburs ..........00 10ooi1s-s s i
Cincinnati ........0 0000010-.1 4
batier!es-Hawiey and Merritt; Rhiaes
and Peit:.
At Brooklyn II. II. E.
New York i 0 8 000 { 60 l. 4
BATTERIES Mcmahon, Dnnh aud Grim:
Clark. Seymour and Warner.
At Lo,iisvile--The Louisville team was
late In orriNinS totay and the game sched-
uled win lie played tomorrow.
At BOSTON r, H. II
Boston ........,...Oo o2i0l1s-5 Q 3
Washington .,...l 90 000Oo-l . 4
EatterieS- Nichols and Cancel; Mercer
anl Farrell.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
NOTES.

At A meeting last night the city council
selected Messrs. Alex Broussard. a. y.
Gondhue and II. Doykin 10 compose the
city board Of eqislizerr
An excursion Of capitalists "ill be run
from Chicago. Omaha and New YORK 10
sabine Pass within the next three weeks
ard they will be given an opportunity TO
thoroughly investigate the advantages Tor
investment offered by Beaumont.
Judge Gray today received telegram
from J. 8. Williams. cnlted States mar
shat with headquarters at Paris. announc-
ing ,bst the government had accepted tho
nroposition Of the Jefferson county commits
sioners and the Federal court would be
b'Id I'm the county court house. Marshal
Williams will be here Monday TO arrange
gata
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
CELEBRATION AT PORT ARTHUR

The dispatch received at Port Arthur
yesterday announcing that Secretary Alger
had decided that work on the Port Ar
thur channel could proceed at orce caused
celebration at the Port last night IA
which fire works. anyils and brass band
cut conspicuous figures. number Of
Beaumonters joined In the celebration and
report the Port Arthurites as muobiy en-
coulngcd over the prospect for their city
becoming deep water port a car load II
excursiorists arrived this morning AMI after
a few minutes stop departed Tor the Port.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
Taylor Races.

Taylor Texas, May 6,--Following is a
summary of the naces today:
Trcttng-Magic, ice Casey. Little Jake
Little Bee. Time. lis.
Running. one-half mile--Novelty. Head
light. sam Platt, Joe Harvey. Time, 5lle
Run Ing. one-half mile dash--Joe H..
Governor Hubbard. Tohe Time. go.
Running, ihree-alghths of a mile dash
Billy Boy, Radger, Josephine, Little
Ricket. Time, AS.
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Al ROckNnII.

Rockwell, Texas, May i.-Accordlng 10
request from Rockwell camp, United
Confederate Veterans, this day was set
apart as decoration day On which to do
honor to the memory of the veterans of
10th armies 1t was "A great day for Rock
wall as this was the first great effort ever
made here 10 show general esteem for the
dead heroes.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
Al CIrburnc.

Cleburne, Texas. May 4.-Pat Cleburnc
camp, Confederate Veterans. observed dec
Grafton day by having parade and speech
making at their park and decorating the
graves Of their dead. The public schools
observed the day also, and marched in a
body to the cemetery.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07

Galveston, Texas, May 6.-The Sand
Crabs me, defeat at the hands of the De-
Tenders in the second game of the series
by a score of 10 to 3. The visitors nut IN
a good game and bauted heavily. Black
burn and Mulianey each knocked a home
run. The game was called III the eighth
inning on account of darkness. Brigance
Galysston's new pitcher. will DE in the
box tomorrow
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
Observation-Disclosures.

County Attorney A. Il. Broussa-d is re-
ceiying the congratulations Of his many
friends. Tuesday morning he went to Jcn-
nings, La, and Tuesday night he returned
with Mrs. A. T. BrOuFsard, nee Miss hure-
Lin Cautier. one OF the charming and ac-
complished young ladies OF that city. The
marriage ceremony was performed Sunday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07

club while the league lasts and assumed
debt of $3.50 against the baseball aasocias
nlshcd by several we'll known saloon tnen,
The new management OF the team Will go
under the firm name of O'Connor 4 Web
en- lessees. OConnor wal continue to act
as field cautain of the team.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
NEW LOG BASIN.

The Sabine Land and Improvement com
pany today authorized the expenditure Of
500 900 at New Sabine Pass IN excava,ing
n log basin This work is being done for
Michigap parties who are to build saw
mill at Sabine Pass and cut lumber and
tlmbers exclusively Tor foreign markets.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
Quarterly Conference.

Georgetown, Texas, May G.-The North
Georgetown Methodsts closed their quar-
terly conference last night. the services
being well attended and interesting,
At this session steps were taken to build
n church house. the land having been So
cured and the trustees appointed. The
trustees are: w. j. Wilson, II. Crum and
T. W. Williams.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
Drop,,cd Dead.

Ardmore. !. T.. May 6.-While preparing
himself 10 attend meeting at the Masonic
lodge last night at Berwyn, twelve miles
from here. George Miller dropped TO the
floor dead Heart failure is attributed as
the cause. Deceased was widely known.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
DECORATION DAY.


Terrell Texas. May 4.-This was mem
orial day with the Confederate veterans
who attended both cemeteries and lee
Grated the graves of Confederate and Union
soldiers Several hundred school children
led the procession, followed by Confed-
crate and Union veterans, the fire depart
ment and a large procession Of huggios
and carriages. Dr. j a. Anthony delivered
a short but very appropriate address.
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NEST OF ALL

IN cleanse the system In gentle and
truly beneficial manner. when the spring
lin, comes. use the true and perfect rem
adv Syrup Of Figs. One bottle viii answer
Tor all the family and costs only so cents
the large size 81. Buy the genuine. Manu-
fsct,,red by the California Fig Syrup CON-
nany only. and for sale by all druggists.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07

At present Hearne is having quite
number of improvements. Mrs keith mas
the lumber on the ground for her ne"
r.sidsnoe. ]. X. Thaxton states that the
Mssonie hall Will be completed in a snort
while. G. +. Britton is having az elsssnt
two-story residence built. Mrs hec"haih
is having her residence remoneien. ovor
Much interest being manifested osoi
the election Of queen TO represent Hearne
nj The Wako karnival.
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Mckinney.

Mckinney. Texas. May 5.--sher'ii WIZ
,om. OF Young county took Eugene SUD
lett from Jail here to his county 10 answer
an indictment for forgery subleii is a.,
an Az ,nN mnder sentence 10 he penitentiary
t ,so'n his collin county and Hood county
for similar crimes ,,stor a, the First
~ cbnreh OF this city. has gone 70
i ,SHi1,ii \. C.. Us delegate 10 'he
sonthern Baptist convention
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07

|pr.s MI, same today Is the last of tile
|asrrad Avn for' Worth, the ladies' will bt
|st viii b sa, lon TO the grand stand,
ltub a os passed free al m. gat. Mr.
AIDES am, S'e liberal In the pourtcsies 10
!, hrre nu MY nave ATTENDED fhe games
hem onIy numbers tnA.r Today ne vi charge
y : poss,blo tyr the grand stand seats. and
IL large as ya we attendance win he fully
v for one ye $50, as the grand stand
M and In. eaine IN three Is not n hard
" gare u a.n enthusiastic ladies who enjoy
I... not let that interfere with
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
AZ Other Trucks.

Detroit May G,-Windsor winners: Gill
foy. Kingalong, sprngtime. Fay Belle
Audraux
New York. May 6.--Aqueduct winners:
Surmount, Arabian, kinnlkinic, Ma Petite.
Nolley.
san Francisco, May 6-Oakland win
ners: Adam Andrew, Sea Spray, Elsmere
Howard, Logan.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07

THEY PLAY TO-DAY.
N,-, worth at Houston
pallas at Galveston
TsnIson.sherman at san Antonio
p,-,s AZ Austin.
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Tennis for Houston.
Sherman Register.

Sherman Register.
T. r. Rayell. chief of the Houston fire
department today purchased through Rite
nour G Batsell two fine teams for use
In the FIRE department at Houston, pay
ing therefor $3.50. North Texas has the
finest stock 10 be found. and 1t Is be-
coming generally acknowledged.
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,,.sn. ~ OOl q ! u
Pars .,.................3 02OO
summary 49,,
Earned runs-Austin ], Pars o., suin-
Two base hits-Boland, Peit'Joh"'
van. a1ger, Spencer; IN
LIEF. on bases-Paris 7, Austln ~ Ia, No.
struck out-By Dr.nkwaier l. ny
Il Bases IS on called bal,s-on Nolan B. OH
Drinkwaler |. 49,, ~ lvef-
kart. Ray'ner and Weikarl purns
stolen bases-Badger, Weikart' Iu'
Batter hit-Sullvan.
T me of eame-2:oo.
Umpro--Clark.
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Assumed SAN Antonio Franchise

San Aptono. Texas, May s'-lhe -
of the san Antonio baseball franeh
Mike O'connor and Charley Wepor Sss
effected today They gave a bona ~ ", ms
as a guarantee Tor the malntenahce u 49,
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.Not included in means.
REMARKS.

,hu. weather IA generally PARTY ciouuy
10 nlouJv. showers have been QUITE sen ELI
eral' Very little rain reported ~ ''"''
districts
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07

Sherman. Texas, May s,-The local i"n,
are thoroughly dlsgusted at the rep'',
that Manager Weckbocker has dispose" ''
Outfielder Cooley.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-07
Amstin $. Pnris ..

Austin, Texas. May G.-Para' deteatea
Austin today in very un interesting game
by score of to s. The pitching Of NO
Ian was che only feature. The ump'rns
was good.