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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-24
SOUTHERN PROGRESS.
The New Industries Reported In the
south TIA u Week.

The New Industries Reported In the
south tu n Week.
Chattanooga, Tenn, August M.--Among
the most important new Industries for the
week ending August 81 the Trad ,sman re-
ports tho -ollowing; The Decatur Com
press company. capital $4,000. New De-
eatur, Ala. AN electric power plant TO be
erected at Pensacola. Fla. by a Sa0o.O0o
company large Touring mills at Crismau
ana New Market, Va, and Sedan, w. Va
the Gulfport Land and improvement COM
pany. capital 100000, at Gultport, Miss.
the q. W, Mcdonald company. capital ST.
900 900. at Clarksburg. w. Va. to mine
i,fmbia Gold Mining company. capital s30.-
600, at Richmond. Va. The Colgin Cigar
cite and Tobacco company. capital $4,000,
has becn chartered at Richmond, IA, and
wood working plants viii be established Mt
Musgrove, Ga; Hartford, Ky; Shreveport,
La. and at Nat Moore and Wilmington,
n. G.
All reports from Southern manufacture
crS and business men comtinue encourag-
ing and business prospects have not been
30 favorable for many years number OF
Idle manufacturing plants have resumed
work during the past week and BesscmtI
pig ron has been advanced, Prices for
agricultural products are also advancing
end heavy exports OF wheat and corn an
reported.
In the South the iron and steel trade II
steadily improving and business among the
textile and lumber mills As active,
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sporting Notes.

Manager Newtcn A@bciry of the Joe
Davis Oil Company team desires a game
day.
Tho Houston football team will practice
tonight at the CT rner OF Capitol avenue
and Caroli1e street. This Il the first prac-
tice OF the SEASON.
The Model Laundry team and the Dude
team Will play 4 game Of ball Thursday
afternoon at League park for the benefit
III the Faith Home. The Dude team whleh
has been selected by Captain Callle
Hutchinson will practice this afternoon at
the park.
meeting was held last night at which
city baseball sague was organized. the
following teams joining: The Colts the
Andlioriums, the Americans and the
Grsys Under fhe ychedule the first games
VIII be played Sunday ~ League park.
the Grays VI the Audltortums at 200
O'Clock and the Coils w. the Americans at
1870. An admission of Is cents for adults
and Is cents for children VIII be charged.
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nrcmond. Texas. August %. ate yes.
to-day evening negro calling himself
Cherokee Joe got into an alteration with
at them and then went off and ARMED
himself with siNshootcr and started
back for a light Whcreupou the men
sent for an officer and the officer CAV,
chase and ran him about mile. Finding
that he could not stop him, he fired al
him, striking him In the right leg above
the knee. crushing the thigh bone Upon
searching his grip he found three ak
shooters aud a lot OF articles In his pos
session, some OF them stolen from the
editor OF tho paper here The negro canlA
from corsoana, where he acknowledged
to have stolen the pistols. His leg vii
have TO be amputated.
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WIN ATTEND waterway. Convention

Rockport. Texas, August 20. The water
WAYS convention committee have letters
from many leading men Of the State. in
dicatlng their intention OF attending this
convention. among whom may be men
toned Congressman Ball tmembcr OF COM
mittce ON rivers and harbors), kleberg,
Slayden, Il. l.. Henry. Sayers, Senator
Mills and Governor Cuibcrson. the latter,
however has been called TO Battle Creek.
Mich. and In his absence II IL arranged
that Lieutenant Governor Jester Will open
tho convention
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Henrnc'. Electric Lisht pI.nt.

Hcarne. Texas. August 20. The Hearne
Gin company, who are promoters Of tho
electric light plant Mt this place viii star,
tho plant running with $50 lights
large force, superintended by Mr..
Taylor Of Houston. is busily engaged this
morning in putting in tho poles for the
electric lights.
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KENDALI's CONDITION.

Mr. Kendall. the gentleman who was
aken from the train here last night while
anering from severe mental alteration,
as removed thf city hospital this after
oon' ard tonight his condition is thought
ne somewhat improved. His people In
sn'on' Mo. have been tiegraphed for, and
~ come as fast as the cars viii bring
The Unfortunate man is accom-
aniea by HIS wife and child, and WIS
faN0nng In Texas for his health when
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Alvin. Texas. August 23.-~Tho case
against r. Marin and six others In Justice
Hobbs court for gambling was dismissed
this morning on motion Of the assistant
prosecuting attorney. on account OF the
complaining witness. II. Dewitt, being
dead. This Ia the case that led directly
Ia the killing OF Dewitt by Marin last Mon
day. Dewitt was on his way 10 the court
room, the case having been called that
morning, when he was shot.
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M'cALL--Austin. Texas, August %. -
After q lingering illness. Mrs. A. =. Me-
Call. mother OF Hon. John ID. Mccall.
quietly breathed her last this morning at
her home in this city, aged about "A years.
Besides Hon. John ID. Mccall. the deceased
leaves two sons. Messrs VIII and Shelby
Mccall, and one daughter, Mrs. Evans, "a
mourn her loss. The funeral will take
place tomorrow afternoon al O'Clock from
the family residcace on East Fourteenth
street. 49,
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Waxahachie, Texas August 23.--Thc
case Of the State Of Texas w. J. A. Ran
dal, charged with incest. was called this
morning and tho attorneys after consul
tation. announced that the defense would
Introduce no further testimony, and the
court then fixed defendants bond ut $1,000
for his appearance at tho next term OF the
district court.
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winners ut 81. Louis.

ST. IIolfs ANGUISH 23.-Fair gronnds re-
suits: track dead. weather fine;
SIX furlongs. seling--Pclcas, Wild
West. Briggs. Time LICK
Fiva and half furlongss---Dcnal. Sir ,Jo-
seph Lister, Melvin Burnham. Time 1:0aix.
Six furlongs. selling Horseshoe Tobacco,
Nicholas, Amela Fonso. Tine rs.
One mile. sellirg-Parolc dor. Bridge
ton. Outaway. Time 1.i2is,
Mile and three sixtcenths-<io,d Band,
Glad Eyes. Mamie LIS sister. Time 2:02ls.
Five furiongs-Stva, Tonawanda, Miriam
G. Time .G9A.
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sixed increase b the vialhle supply in>I
duced an easier tone. although 0utslde
trade was fair and principally on tho
buying sidc The December option LED n
stexdily 70 tho close. cstablirhlng : net
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I The STATE CAPITAL.
Ia Tor Murderers Of Mas Fouu I'D
Near Longyiew.
IS HAVE CEMETERY IN CHARGE.
Durying Ground Turned Over
|, Them to Beautify-AEed
Couples Celebration.

hin. Texas, August 23..-The governor
offered reward of 5000 for the ap-
bsion Of the unknown murderer or
krers OF the unknown man whose
was found in a horribly mutilated
kion in the lower portion Of Gregg
y, August 8. The atrocity OF the
excited much interest at the time
bhe murdered man is believed to be
h party Of movers who camped for
! or two near where the body was
D. The movers originally consisted Of
men, a woman and several children.
he murdered man is supposed to have
the husband Of the woman. AS the
was not discovered until week after
had been broken up, the officers
having great difficulty in getting on
Track OF the supposed murderers. A
Of movers that suited very we'll the
fption OF those who are supposed to
committed the crime. passed through
IN about a week ago. going north.
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PERSONAL.

Colonel N. A. Cravens OF Willis, Texas.
Is at the Hotel Salge.
Attorney General Crane is still confined
to his room with sickness.
Assistant Attorney General Hill is back
from a visit to his family at La Porte.
Sheriff Todd OF Milan county was here
today on business with the governors
Office.
Agricultural Commissioner JEFF johnson
is back from a successful hunting trip In
Burnet county
District Judge Walter Gillis Of Del RIG
was here today on business with the comp
troller's office.
Senator John e. Linn OF Wharton is
in the city and announces for Reagan for
senator and for Jester for governor.
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Victoria. Texas, August s,,-A stable be-
longing to Ia Ms,ehcil, a well-known and
prosperous coiorcS hack driver was de-
stroycd by fire Mt O'Clock this morning.
lc also lest two hacks and six sets Of
harness but saved his horses. No m
surance. Tho T., u, II. hall. adjoining.
wus almost destroyed, only the frame re-
manning. This, however was insured for
$500 whsch WIN nearly cover the loss Tho
tircmcn did spleniid work.
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TAX ROLLS rrLEn

The 1897 tax rolls.uf tho following coun.
ties were received today at the comptrol-
ler's office:
crease. s222,35o
Dlckens-Total valuations. 81 ,22s 500; de-
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overtaken By the mAlady which has Do.
throned his rcAson. At times he rrowe
quite violent. but NJ. n. e. Morse Z
New York commercial traveller and an
Vaa friend Of Mr.. kcndall's. stays with
harm to those about hint,
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Jockey KmIed II n Race.

Kanshs CITY, AuEust Is. Jockey JtsSe
Clutter was killed at the Exposition race
course this afternoon. He had the mourt
on Dazzle, an odds-on favorite, in the
second race. The horse went down and
the boys skull was fractured by the fall
Tcday's winners: Kildare, Billy Under
wood. Artless, Roila, Dasinor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-24
COTTON ]. stlrring nusine...

Temple, Texas, August 2s.-since the ex-
celient rains of few DAYS ago there has
boen a general revival OF business In lines.
Saturday was one OF the busiest days In
Temple this year. The indications are
now that Bell county will raise at least
one fourth moro cotton this year than II
did last year.
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THE FlRR RECORD.


0rcmviiIe. Texas. August MA resi-
dence occupied ~ Bud Goie, In the Ar.
mold addition, was destroyed by IRE a. an
early hour yesterday morning. Tho build-
f1,v belonged to N n, Mackcy a Co.. and
was insurou fo- $No.
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shippcd Cotton ,o snnin.

Bryan. Texas, August PA cotton firm
OF this city bought 225 bales OF Brazos
bottom cotton from two farms Saturday
and shipped 1t from weIibcrn to Barcelona
SDain.
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4 DOZEN YOUNGSTERS
VIII Probobly he Seen In the Fu-
tnrity Tndny.

New York. August 22.-The greatest
2-year-oh event Ct the year. the futurlty.
Is TO he run on Tuesday at Sheepshead
BAY. Rowland, the son OF HLndOo and
Inn. Rochctte. Will likely be favortie. Tho
horse, however which has shown himself
To be unouestionatiy the best 2-year-old
Of the year. HAMBURG. y not entered.
II Hamburg were only catered" saAd
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-24
AGED CoupLE,s Crr,rrp ArroN

Comptroller Finley Is back from Tyler,
where he went to attend A celehrat,on
given In honor OF the sixtieth Anniversary
OF the marriage Of his father and mother.
VINO are aged respectively SO and so years.
me celebration was attended BY nearly
everybody In Tyler and was a most en-
3oyable affair.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-24
TIMOTHY CAswELL.

Inc funeral of the late Timothy Casweil
took place today in the family burying
ground near FiskvilIe. Deceased was
native of the State Of New York where
he was born In May. 1881. He had long
been a resident OF Travis county.
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Dallas. Texas, August 2s.-The hand-
some gold watch offered by the Da&as
fans 10 the mos popular player In Me-
CIpskey's aggregation was awarded TO
Mike Lawrtnc today. Lawrence received
lT2t votes Russ Han. shortstop, had 1884,
the next highest number.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-24

Dallas, Texas. August 23.-E. T. Hill
was arrested by Detective Ramsey tonight
On telegram from the chief Of police at
Memphis, Tenn. Hin was accompanied TO
Dallas BY Miss Grace Bryan. with whom
he elopcd. He will be held by the Dallas
authorities until an officer can come fiom
Memphis for him.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-24

Throw physic TO the dogs and use An
sostura Bitters. II you desire good diges-
ton and healthy appetite. Sole manusac-
tursys. DT. J. q. 3. 6isgsrt = Bona
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-24
CATTLE QUARANTINE.

The governor today issued a proclama-
tion quarantining all cattle In Wheeler and
Collingsworth counties until October 1, on
account OF splcnetic or Texas fever.
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A FAITH CURE.

. people Of Robinson Hill. Austin
munity. are all worked up over what
regard as veritable miracle. About
months ago, MIR. William Lochridge
partially stricken with paralysis at
ston. Three weeks later he was re-
led to Austin and has since been con-
to his bed at the residence of Mr..
p. Jones ON Robinson hill. He was
&lyzed from bis hips down and lost
complete use OF his legs. A few days
he began to grow worse and yesterday
life was despaired of
icing that his condition was growing
BE hourly. Mr. Edgar Male, who is
ted to Mr.. Lochridge by marriage, be-
hght him of noted Christian Science
pan at Peoria, ILL.,, and 10 her he tele-
bhed, stating Mr. Lochridge's condition
asking her assistance. Last evening
Male received a reply informing him
the Christian Science people would
u Mr.. Lcchridge's case at u and z
|tck, morning and evening, and would
BIN last evening.
gcnderful as 1t may seem, Mr.. Loeb
he was able to turn over in bed unas
led at . o'clock last night, and this
lining before 10 o'clock he was up and
B to walk about the room unattended
bro may be no miracle connected with
: case. but the fact that Mr.. Lochridge
regarded as beyond all possible recov
last night and is able To- walk around
morning and converse with friends
Strange, to say the least.
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Knickerbocker special noon train. g.
Louis = Boetpn, Bis Four.
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STATE CEMETERY.

last the State cemetery has been
bed over to the ladies to improve and
utify and 1t will not be long before
silent city of the dead, where repose
remains of Albert Sidney Johnston
other heroes OF the lost cause" will
sent far different aspect from that
oh 1t now presents. The ladies who
e taken the initiation in this movement
the members Of Albert Sidney Johnston
pier, Daughters of the Confederacy
they will be assisted in their good
k by the Daughters of the Republic.
oughout the State. The officers of AL
Sidney Johnston chapter OF this city
Mrs. Benedette Tobin, president; Mrs.
lard. first vice president; Mrs z. 7.
more, second vice president; Mrs. r.
Finley. third vice president Mrs. j..
Clark, secretary. and Mrs Rose A..
lild, treasurer. Major Mobley. superln-
ldent of public buildings and grounds,
so to the cemetery tomorrow and as
them in beginning the work OF I'M
Pvement and identifying.
% this connection 1t may not be amiss
state that the uncertainty which has
Fetofore existed regarding the correct
flling OF Albert Sidney Johnston's name
at last been definitely settled
a letter from the son Of the great Con-
lerate leader, who states that the family
me is Johnston" and not Johnson" as
my have all along supposed. The letter
written to the Daughters OF the Con-
eracy Of this city.
GOVERNOR TESTERS ACTION.
Acting Governor Jester this evening SEM
following telegram, which is self
planatory:
r W. w. Riding, Sheriff. Bonham
Texas:
Austin, Texas, August 2s.-,Dear Sir
hda'lts from citizens are before me tt
effect that they have been driven from
cir homes by mob and can not retIrr
want OF protection. This violation Of
law should be thoroughly investigated
Pa those who are guilty OF the murder
young Meadows should be arrested ant
flnisned. The citizens should he per-
fi'le' to return to their homes and giver
fat protection OF life. liberty and proper.
guaranteed by the constitution and
rvs OF our country. and which is the
lanenable right Of the humblest cIti-
fn or the State. trust that the good
Fiu'ation your county has enjoyed as
Jaw abiding community will be main
linsd, that the excitement incident II
~ unfortunate disturbance at Leonard
lay subside. that the laws may be en-
Prced and the rights OF the citizens re-
Eored. The law is supreme and its males
must be upheld. You Will please adj
pse me II you can restore order and en-
PFC order without the aid Of the State
ours truly. George +. lester.
Lieutenant and Acting Governor.
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winners Mt DrIshton Bcnch.

Now York. August 23It was cold. damp
ond disagroeabe at Brighton Beach today
and there was fairly good attendance
on the last day or the se3son.
Mile and sixteenth, scikng--,Passovcr
Rotterdam Dorian. Time 1:isN.
Six fnrlonps, SC lllnC--Benares Gienoine
Briar Hill Tim" l5h
Five furlongs. selling Trolley. Taknnas-
see. Guilty Tine :0c.
Mile and a sxtecnth-Tom Cromwell.
Peep o. Day. Rensselaer,. Time l:47ik.
Five furiongs Salabar, Fonsalvar,
LecdsvNle. Time l.02.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20
Contributions 10 the Museum.

The regular meeting of the Confede-
rate Memorial Literary Society was
held at the Confederate Museum yester-
day at noon. A large number Of ladies'
were present, and much routine business
was transacted.
The resignation Of Mrs. Stephen Putney
as recording secretary was received and
accepted. and Mrs Benjamin Purcell was
elected TO succeed her.
Mrs. j. Taylor Ellyson reported that
she had received a letter from Miss Mil
dred Lee. stating that she would donate
to the Museum all the china and other
utensils used by General Robert Il. Lee
while I'm camp.
II was also stated that q portrait OF
Mr.. Edwin RufIin. ST.. who fired the first
gun during the late war had been do
mated TO the Museum by his daughter.
The arrangements for the tea to be
given at the Commonwealth Club next
Monday evening have been completed,
and will be announced later in the week.
The handkerchief Of General Stonewall
Jackson. which was used by Dr. Hunter
Mcclure to staunch his blood two hours
after he mad been wounded, has been
donated to the Museum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20

down. or nervous prostration. I used to
be able to work night and day almost,
but found my strength began to be less.
/ needed the note OF alarm and tried to
find reinforcement in DR.. Greene's Ner-
vura. Before l began to take Dr.
Greenes Nervura blood and nerve rem
edy had a very bad headache
twice a week. which used me up entirely,
so that l could not work at all. but since
/ began the use of the Nervura | have
not had them at all. II l felt them
coming on, a dose of DR.. Greene's Ner-
vura drove them entirely away. l think
it has been very beneficial TO me in my
nervous condition. That sore feeling
which / had in my head (Which always
came on by overwork and Frustrated mel
has not appeared at all since l took Dr..
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve rem
edy." Get DR.. Greene's Nervura now,
and use II this spring. DR.. Greene 5
Cathartic pills are the most perfect pills
for biliousness and constipation. Little,
sugar-coated and sure DR.. Greene. 80
west Fourteenth street, New York city
the most successful physician in curing
diseases. can be consulted free in person
or by letter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20
AID ron VETERANS.

The French Opera Company, now play
ing In New Orleans. has volunteered TO
give benefit performance for the Con-
federate veterans OF that city.
The fund to be thus raised VIII be de-
voted to paying the expenses OF num-
Der OF worthy veterans who wish TO at
tend the reunion at Nashville In June,
but who will not be able to go unless
helped.
The idea strikes us as goou one
Possibly Lee and Pickett camps Oh this
city. would do well to develop some such
scheme for raising money to enable them
to take to Nashville their members VINO
otherwise will be unable TO go
The Tennessee Centennial Exposition
will he in full blast at Nashville when
tho reunion occurs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20
PrnncrfY Transfers.

Richmond: George II. Beck TO Mar
garet Beck. interest i'm 20 feet on west
side Of Maple street between Poplar and
Williamsburg avenue, 81.
Leroy +. and J. Thompson Brown and
their wives TO Tenie Douglass, 43 SO feet
on south side Of Cary street southeast
corner Belvidere. $500.
Granite Building Company TO Rosa A.
Murphy, So feet on west side of Twenty
third street, 127 feet south Of Burton,
$500.
r. A. Throckmorton and wife to p. r.
Throckmorton. Sc 7-12 feet on north side
OF Nicholson street. $50 feet west Of Will
liamsburg avenue. $500.
Henrico: r. II. NJ. Harrison and wife
to George y. Knight. acres on Rich
mond and Williamsburg turnpike. adjoin-
ing National Cemetery, $500.
J. d. Richardson TO A. l.. Engleking,
80 feet on west side of Eggleston street,
S25 feet south of Winder 5000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20

Gossip About the Social Event TINT
Attracted So Much Attention.

The principal topic discussed In sociai
circles yesterday was the great success
of the ball given by Major Ginter at tue
jefferson on Thursday night. Everything
was so admirably carried out that 1t Is
only natural that the mind should turn
TO the cost, or probable cost, OF the en-
tertainment. All sorts OF eXtraVagahl
estimates have been made. AS a mat
ter Of fact. the cotillon Is believed 10
have cost Major Ginter a little over S,ooV'
or the decorations, which excited the
admiration Of al who saw them Mr.
Harvey said yesterday that he had used
1900 potted ferns and palms, over 5'Vo
American Beauty roses, and hundreds OF
strands OF smilax and asparagus. MI
Webster said to a Dispatch reporter tnat
Major Ginter had expressed himself as
being particularly pleased with the deco
rations, and all the arrangements, wnlch
had been carried out without single
hitch. The favors were both pretty and
expensive.
AS soon as the guests departed yester-
day morning the work Of removing the
preparations for the bah was begun, and
the hotel was soon it's natural self again
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20

Hawaii is reported as anxious for an
nexation TO this country, and the exist
ing government has, it is said, sent by
William o. Smith, President Dole's At
torney-General, a proposed treaty, under
which it offers all 1t owns to the United
States, asking in return only that this
country shall assume the Hawaiian ma
tional debt, and providing that ex-Queen
Lii shall have $4,000 a year as long as
she keeps quiet. Ambassador Smith ar
rived in San Francisco Thursday, and
was, at last accounts, on his way to
Washington.