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wharton blocked Traffic.

III campo Eagle.
Yesterday the various railroads running
in and out OF Houston made arrangements
to resume regular train service and this
division of the Southern Pacific attempted
TO keep the coast country in touch with
the balance OF the world. Realizing the
unreasouabeness OF the quarantine offl-
not ask him to withdraw the quarantine
established by him. but simply asked for
permission to stop trains In the county
long enough to take water. This was
fatty refused, and a resumption OF traffic
was prevented. This act was the last
touch needed to arouse the Indignation Of
the people OF this section, and as we go to
press n number OF the leading business
men OF I'll Campo are discussing the ad-
Visibility of petltioning the county Judge
to interfere In this reckless and unwar-
ranted interference with the business in
terests Of the entire county. II is the
opinion OF the Eagle that our efficient
county judge Is opposed to such an un-
reasonable and persistent enforcement Of
a foolish quarantine. The people Of this
section OF the county bellows In projecting
their femilies against all threatening dan
gers, and are ready and willing to assist
In maintaining any quarantine that is ac-
tuaily necessary, but they are loo reason
able 10 swallow every yellow fever lie
that is circulated, and tie up business and
lniure the prospects OF the country by act
Ing In such farce comedies as this week 3
quarantine,
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THE FIELD OF SPORT
LONG SHOT BEAT OUT THE FAVOR
ITE AT DALLAS.
Mare RiIma In Now ut the Track
Basebnllists Are Not Coming
to Texas.

Dallas, Texas. October 19.-Thc racing
events at the Fair Grounds today were
devoid of especial interest. In the second
race Governor john rather surprised the
talent by defeating Ferris Hartman.
Among the famous horses at the track
is Rjlma, the harness horse wonder OF the
year. who came in last night with her
owner. w. o. Foote Of Houston. She will
go next week.
The attendance was about 300.
Trott.ng. 2.23 class-Cus Fellows e to y
won In straight heats. Momola second.
Hawthorne third. Best time, 2:19A
Three-fourths of mile, selling--Gover-
nor John as to y. little Billy. Ferris
Hartman. Time, 1:16h.
Severl-eighths of a mile, purse $3.50
Utopia e to 81. Jim Hogg. Ola Foster.
Time, 1:30.
Seven-eighths of a mile, for 3-year-olds.
purse s250--Colonel Gay g to ~. Jack
Hayes. Oreusa. Time, 1901.
Four and half furiongs, all ages. purse
s250-Lark q to y. Oman Wood, Glen
wood. Time, 0:55.
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New Kind Of Germ.
New Orleans States.

great many yellow fever stories are
floating around and many of them are
laugfable. 1t is related that lady residing
downtown was confined and gave birth to
a fine boy baby, and the neighhors. not
knowing the nature Of her sickness, a re-
port was soon circulated that she had been
stricken with yellow fever. The DRY
found Its way 10 the health officers and
two men were sent to flag the house and
disinfoct the premises Tho husband of the
lady answered the ring OF the door bell
and was surprised as well as indignant
when he ascertainel the mission of the
health men, and. shouting to the nurse. he
said; Mary. bring the case OF yellow
lever that got into the house yesterday
ana let me show 1t to these informal dam
phools." The nurse appeared with the In
rant In her arms ana the angry father.
pointing with pride to the pink aud white
ouadle OF humanity. remarked: ..There
Is the only specimen OF a germ under This
roof and do not mind saying that n Is
The single-harrel variety aud weighs ian
and ons-half pounds The board OF health
men. II Is said. lrft hurriodly. very much
disguised because OF the character OF tho
case OF yellow fever they had been sent a.
flag and dislnfect. We do not vouch for
the truth Of this story. hut In view az tho
fact that almost everything now goes az n
yellow fever, II is worth telling.
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These exercises were In commemoration
OF the surrender OF CORVALLIS, 116 years
ago today. Geners1 @. r: Thurston was
master OF ceremonies. The addresses OF
and Mayor Mccarthy and the response
BY Mrs Joseph Il. washington, National
vice president of the Daughters Of the
Revolution, of Nashville: Mrs. Mclean OF
New York and Mrs Anna Bryan OF Ten
nessee also spoke and a poem by Miss
Annie 0ilchrist was read. The afternoon
session was held in the Children's build
ing. A bas relief OF Andrew Jackson
made BY Miss Wheatiey OF Memphis was
presented to the Ladies' Hermitage asso-
citation. Mrs. J. D. Mathies making the
presentation speech.
Odd Fellows day was celebrated by
parade through the grounds and exercises
in the auditorium.
Governor Atkinson OF West virginia and
party arrived today to attend the celebrn-
tion of West Virginia day tomorrow.
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CABINET MEETING.


washington, October 1s.-The cabinet
today devoted considerable time to the dis
cuss.on of the civil service and how to OBJ
tain the best results fr,m The recent ord
promulgated by the president A decision
was reached that each department srould
prepare and adopt regulations 70 meet the
recent order. While each department. will
formulate Its own regulations, there was
a general sentiment that 1t would lie we'll
TO have them along the general hines is
sued by the treasury department TO carry
out the presidents order. Secretary Gage,
u VIII be remembered, iar.r tied persons
AGAINST whom charges we're made 10 have
nearing ana opportunity to answer them
cuplcd all the time remaining Of The cabi-
net meeting, which lasted about two
hours.
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A NOTABLE GATHERING.
High Catholic DiEnitaries Are Az
scmbled at Washington.

HcmbIe0 at NashlnHtOus
Washington, October 10 The meeting OF
Catholic archbishops. to consider the ques-
tions OF policy and administration OF the
vhurch In America, and directors Of the
Catholic university. to pass upon The af-
fairs OF that institution, has brought to-
gether notable assemblage Of Catholic
dignitaries. All the prominent figures OF
the church are represented. including Car
dinal Gibbons and Archbishop Marttnelli.
the papal delegate.
The meeting OF the directors OF the uni
versity begins at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning. Unusual interest has attached
to the meetings and there are reports that
charges would be preferred against Mgr.
Schroeder, who occupies the chair OF deg
matte theology in the University, with the
view to his removal,
Mgr. Schroeder has been conspicuous
member OF the faculty, owing In plrt to
his Identification with the German III sm-
bership of the church and his wish to
ESTABLISH chair OF German LANGUAGE IL
ward which many German SOCIETIES Fave
contributed. 1t developed in The course of
the discussion Of the subject todcy that
Mgr. Schroeder had received ASSURANCES
from Rome, which, In the coinion OF Ills
friends, will be decisive In putting an end
to any movement towards his removal. IT.
controversy that this assurance vas In the
f1rm OF Iettep from the pope In sub
stance stating that Mgr. Schroeder raust
not be disturbed In his field Of work. When
the efforts were made TO see tie mon
signeur on the subject he returned the an
ever that he had nothing to say today.
There Is good reason to believe, however.
that communication Of some kind beare
ing on his case has been received from
Rome and that 1t is favorable tu his in
terests
The initial feature Of the gathering Of
churohmen occurred at the university
chapel this afternoon when DR.. Conaty,
rector OF the university. was invested With
the title and dignity Of monsisnsir. Vice
Rector Garrigan read the papal letter. in
which the pope takes occasion 10 pay a
high tribute to DR.. Conaty, giving him
dissolution and making him a Roman pc
late of the pontifical household with the
title OF monsignour
Cardinal Gibbons performed the ccre-
mony OF investiture and Archbishop Keane
made the address. The archbishop spoke
of his long service with the university. of
it's Americanism and OF the support which
Pope Leo had given to It at all times
In this connection Archbishop .Seane said
that when he went to Rome wear apo
the pope said to him that the whisperings
then current against the university were
ies' they were Inspired by men who were
enemies. not only OF the archbishop. hut
the university who are refractaire and OBJ
posed to the policy OF the pope. lie would
show the people, by the manner he treated
the archbishop, how he honored and trusted
the university.
Mgr. Conaty delivered an address
acknowledging the honor conferred upon
him. outlining the aspirations of the .ni-
yersi,y. Later Archbishop Kcane adj
dressed the students. placing nefore them
high ideal OF citizenship and manhood.
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SOUTHWEST TEXAS FAIR.

Victoria, Texas, October 19--There being
ZONE talk Of not holding the Southwest
Texas Fair this year on account OF the de-
morallation incident to the quarantine and
yellow fever scare, the Advocate inter.
vlewel tie citizens yesterday and published
the expressions which were overwhelming
~ IN favor OF holding 1t on the dates adj
vertised--November 3. TO- IL and 70. Pres
ident Heaton of the board OF direetars an
nounces in local paper that the fair will
DC held and that the prospects are ex-
trenely flattering for the mcst ruccessful
event !, the history of the association.
new pecans have been coming In for sew
eral weeks and the crop promises m hs /.
very large Que. last years crop having been
total failure. Merchants report n fair
demand and have already made some shin
mems The oceans grown In he Guadalupe
saney nave National reputation. the nuts
being very meaty and sound and OF GOOD
size. " s'oi
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CONGRESS- OF LlBnaAL =


An Eloquent Panexyrle ~.
Great ExpDsitisS,
Nashville. Tenn, 0ctobe, i;
was a session of the congrw 7 }
religion held this morink 4
Thomas of Chicago prcsidinr
The congress adjourned unIa :
after appointing committees y
evening session the ccngres, es
. good attendance. Rev. HIM n
ID, delivered the opening NM
dress. Herman Justi thea dell1|
address of welcome on teAali \ "
Nashville and the expositIoa,
DR.. jenkins Lloyd Jonsa Il a.
then introduced and delivered n
telling reply to the address x vsiuii
aroused the audience and SeId 4 ,
close Of the exercises. HI sdar
chiefly with the objects md in
the congress, explaining 4 INA
was sought to be Accomplish & /,
Of brotherly love and freedom.
In concluding he said; "HkniI
the White City Of 1897 TIT W [
In glory on the camp grcslnd1 4 iNt|
ings on this city respleudent Il N
light which shines with gIofy ( 4
on heights which thirty-egh FL
were terrible with the klarp 4 q
and roar of cannon, awful M m
with the terrors of hell it1elf, a.
rors are gone, never, undsF "a. n
again. These glcries are hen MI
Gcd, to remain In the quiclp,el
sanctified lives, tfst win spring n
double exhibit OF the high pfpl1s1|
human hand and the human mn
duet Of brain and the produet 4 !
The achievement Of the shop anl 4
oratory alongside Of the echlevH!d|
the study and the library. MAJ ~
exhibit grow until another hunt'N
from now when Tennessee eetasr
second centennial witha greatly q
and the world will fird itseH ! e
nearer that triumph which Z glv
ing"
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YOU CAN
BE CURE

Many men and women ~ M, III ~
told misery spending @sn - q
medicines, good and bad, pp s4 bt36
OF intelEgent treatment - JsIu n
away in premature graysss,a n sSi 4
reach OF every suffering ~ ms ~ ~
All cases OF Nervous Ulsees,s III
Rating Energies, V9rico sis M
Losses and Drains. FemA sete;, &
whether they be from tns ., sf a
errors, indlscretions, ove ~" esiil
or from any cause, w rssf =
permanently cure by w IN mn
methods known TO moee.nr1, niss
small. Weak ana sX Il I
strensthened and develops,So ina &
and healthy condition. Nv q
Of Consumption, su.sni.56 I
Kidney and Liver COMPETE Z
Traced to these diseases q ~ N
The proper remedies q c Y % - =
cfyected Many men ana M q
from these diseases are .snn
men. grasping after mere s
Free Prescriptions. Fres du1el y
only 10 And themselveSd rues3 q
cue company. stop ~
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Harlem winners.
Chicago, October ls.--Harlem res

Chicago. October l9-Harlem results:
Seven furlongs-Harry Gwynne, Mon Ri.
5ou, Wcenatchie, Time, 1923
iiie.Swordsman. Jersey Lady, Hess
vile. Time. l:43.
Three-fourths of mile-SaclSett, Pace.
maker. Cherry Bounce. Time, i:i5H
:, Mile--Gold Band Ace, Harry McCoucn.
Time, i:4lis.
LAGRANGE stakes. three-fourths of n
mile-Mordecai. Plaintain. Daily Racing
seven-eighths of mlle--May W., Llehcr
Karl, Gath. Time, IN
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Ellsmere.
haId Won From Lourhcnd

Memphis, Term, October Ia.-The match
race between Eddie Bald of Buffalo and
Fred Loughead of Toronto was concluded
tonight Bald winning In the last feu.
yards, making the mile In 2;OS Az. Raid
won the iirst heat of the race last night
ION Cooper was present al tonight's
winner for match race. to be- decided
IN Memphis during the Nstioral meet
Bad has not yet replied to the challenge
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t1elf w1ld rs,Gh - escape Whit tIsog
tkoush1 was yellow fever, The citizens Ut
TIT county. near Nsvasota. asked me to-
help TO keep them out q our oountv. Apq
Il required dirt road bridge torn up AID
about thifty-five extra guards to stop
them. hGvc the pr0foundest respect lot
the physicfans q Navasota and do not be-
lieve they would try 30 conceal from the
public any Suspicious case. but believe the
State health officer should have invest-
rated these cases. and further think the
health officials Of NavAsota should not
have objected. a. they did, to the state
health officer visiting there. Nothing but
statement from DR.. SwearinRen thai no
yellow fever existed in U;avasota would
satisfy the cltiseus Of this county and that
wus my reason for insisting that ne make
personal investigation.
George r.. Tabor. Nd.
City and County Health Officer.
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I.ntonin winners,

Cincinnati. Ohio, October 19-Laton,a
results:
Three-fourths of mile-Annie M. RAN
dali, Lawanda, John Boone. Time, 1854
Mile--J. III. c.. Madeline. Takanasse.
Time, 1919.
The Covington Autumn stakes, five and
q half furlongs-Lady Irene, Jackanapes
Our Chance. Time, f:0SA
Mile and a slxteenth--Loki Lou Bran.
BILE, Lord Zen. Time, l:4SA.
Five-e!ghths of a mile-Rotha. Bal
masque, Spanish Princess. Time, :OI
Three-rourths Of a mile-Sim w. Elsie
D.. PeacemasSer Time, 1916
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Morris Park winners,

New York. October 1s.-Morrs Park re-
suits:
Mile-Semper Ego, Hugh Penny, Cas-
settle. Time. 1:42.
Six, and one-half furlongs-Mont Dor,
Hand Press, San Antonio. Time, Lee
Ihree-fourths OF a mile-Blew Away.
Warrenton, Saratoga. Time, la.
Mi!e-lmperator. Bannock. Tilo. Time.
1:4t.
Mile and an eighth-Dr. Catlett, Ben
Eder. Peep-o'-Day. Time. 1:55A.
Hurdle. mile and a half-F'orget, Brown
Red, Valorous. Time 2.5tH
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Captain Ray In Alaska.

washington. October H. Secretary Al.
ger has received telegram from Captain
hay.'he army officer who was sent to Alas
ka' dated Seattle. In waich tho captain
says he was unable 20 set further up the
iukcn on the steamer on which no en-
parked than Fort Yukon. This "a about
SVo miles below Dawson. The low water
In the river prevented the steamer from
going on, but tho captain transftrrei to
whaler and proceeded uo tue river.
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Important C..e ro.,rnn..,

washington, oe'ober io.--Tne case OF
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad.
plaan'iff In error. vs. chas. Haser. which
involves the ocnstitutionaiity OF the Kan
sas law, prohibiting the Importation az dis
eased cattle into the State. and which wa.
set for hearing in the supreme cou,t TO-
aay. was re-assigned for the 6rst Monday
In January. 'e'
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Windsor winners.

Detroit, October 19,--Windsor results.
Four and one-half furlongs-Tenrica,
Marcus Mayer. DIR. Stewart. Time SO.
Three tourths Of mile-Maid OF Honor.
John Carr. island Queen Time. liza
Three-fourths of a mle--Lavernn. Earl
Fonso, The Devil. Time, lis
Time, 1:il.
Steeplechase, short course-I.a c,o,ona
The kelp. Downing. Time, 3:Ie.
Six and one-haf fnrlongs-Earm It,o
Begulle, Our Lizzie. Time. l.aiii e'
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Speedy,s High Dive.

Louisville, October l9.-Captain Kearny
r. Speedy. the professional high diver
leaped into the Ohio from the Big Four
bridge this morning in the presence of a
number of invited guests and newspaper
men. The jump was one of 10 feet and
was successful i'm every way. When about
thirty feet from the water he ducked his
head and Unanswered his body until it
was almost perpendicular, then with a
splash like that made by a huge bowlder
tossed from a great height he struck
the water splitting 1t with his hands. A
second and his head reappeared. He
shook the water from his eyes and with
a face wreathed in smiles, he swan with
long, steady strokes to the ferry boat.
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An Asylum uuru,n.

Memphis, Tenn. October eo.-2:i5 a. m.
The Tennessee asylum at Bolivar, Tenn
is reported burning So far a. known
there is no life lost. Particulars vii, not
Be obtainable tonight.
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Dallas. Texas, October H. Word was re-
eeived here tonight that the Baltimore
and Al-American baseball teams that
We're. scheduled to come through Texaa
on their way to tho Pacific coast, had
They VIII not como South at ali.
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A venerable SIinisteF'

Mckinney, Texas, October N,-s9
Elder I. s. Ashburne q y Z .
district held the last quartsH
Of the year for this city 4 ~
church yesterday. A feature =
services worthy Of more thaa r.
tice was the reception Into ~ z. I,
ton of Rev. G.. LaxoI,, IRON y y
see conference. For nearly NV
Laxon, who Is now within A
Of being an octogenarian. h
Methodist preacher and fcF uss \
has been blind.
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Anglcton. October 49, AT called meet
ing OF the commissioners court today the
quarantine Was declared OF and the
guards who had been posted at the roads
and bayous were called In The people OF
this section. although very rDxious to
have quarantine, after weeks experience
OF non-intercoursc with the outside world
are glad to have II removed. and realize
now that they were needlassly alarmed.
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MANNED FOR LIFE.
New student az Boulder Untv~r.ttv
WRs Tossed In N nsnrL.t

WIZ ToSFcU In nsRukrt.
BOULDER Col, ocicher is.--DeKalb Well
man, aged II. a new student In the pre-
paratory school Of Boulder university. has
been seriously injured by being tossed In
: blanket BY other Students. weilman
struck on the back Of his head and should
efs with great force on the ground. par-
aiyzing the upper part Of his body. phy-
siniat's think be Will live, but ssv thai IA
MI Viii nave q serious curvature Of the spine
Inc injured boy 10 = son OF merchant In
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THE DENGUE.


Alice. Texas. October ia great many
cases Of dengue hero now.
Halletsvlllc. Texas. October 1s.--Dengue
fever finds new victims here evers day,
and doctors are kept busy.
Yoakum, Texns, October 19.-The dengus
has almost run Its course here. nearly all
material having been cxhaustes. No deaths
have been reported.
Palestine, Texas. October 1s.-The denguc
Us still prevalent here, new cases being re-
ported every day; however no deaths have
resulted from It as yet, and II Is hoped the
cool weather will soon put stop TO 1t.
Mckinney. Texas, October 1S---The den
que fever epidemic 10 still raging In Nc
Kinney. conservative estimate places
the number OF patients who have had II to
date at 700, but no mortality has SO far
resulted.
Hampstead. Texas. October 1o.--Dengue
Is out now for the final round up. taking
in all those who had fancied themselves al
ready safe from the prevailing malady. 1t
scems as II not single white person will
have been spared when the disease takes
tho readily granted leave from THE city.
Caldwell. Texas, October 1o.--Dengue has
ut last struck this place and number OF
cases are reported from the surrounding
country; otherwise the health of the city
was never better, nor was the town ever
In better sanitary condition, for which
thanks should be given TO the recent yellow
fever scare.
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British stcnmer Lnaafnr !. x.,...

Velasco. Texas. October ls.--The British
steamship Endsleigh. direct for Kingston.
Jamaica. came into port Sunday and is
taxing on cargo Of cotton seed products
for export.
Carbon, that dread disease that kills 40
many horses, Is now epidemic here. About
dozen horses have died with It.
Ire Morgan liner Morgan. from the Rio
seed cotton. ''Vs VI
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woN'r ALLOW THEM TO MEET.
Mayor of st. LOuiS SRys He VII
suppress the Annrchfsts.

Mayor of st. Louis Says He Will
Suppress the Annrchists.
st. Louis, October 19.-For several days
past Emma Goldman, the anarchist, has
been here addressing audiences about the
city. Today committee representing the
local anarchists called upon Mayor Zelg
enheim and asked for permission TO hold
an open air meeting near the Grant mon
ument in the Twelfth street square. His
honor emphatically declined to let Emma
Goldman address a meeting on the square,
saying that he did not propose to have a
repetition Of the Chicago Haymarket affair.
The mayor was asked what he would do If
the meeting should be held contrary to his
wishes, and he told the committee that he
would call out the police and suppress it.