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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-17

ROME. Feb l0.-Iho bold action OF
crecce ln attempting 10 solve tho Cretan
question with the sword. has excited pop
Mar admiration everywhere in Italy. aud
i great Phno-Crcte agitation is being
carried on throughout the country. The
s,moathles Of the people are entirely
With the Cretan Christians in their sirug-
gie 10 throw on the yoke OF Mos.cm rule
and the sympathy is taking practical
form Enthusiastic mass-meetngs have
been held iu several cities. az which The
speakcrs have traced me Whoie history
~ Tprtieh mlsruio I'm Crete and have
dvelt upon the promises OF thc Porto.
broken time and again. 10 inauguratc re-
form in the island. Al these meetines
subscription lists were opened Tor the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03

Luling. Texas October The unfor'
tunaue affray between Hale and Littiefeid.
which took place at Gonzales, has created
profound regret here, where both factions
and parties are well and fayorably known
II is hoped that the matter VIII be al
lowed 10 drop on both sides. :,
Little Cecilia Goodman, who was burned
to death by falling in large cauidron OK
boiling water at Seguin yesterday VIII
be buried here with Jewish rites. The little
girl was general favorite OF every one
and her sad and tragic death much regret
ted.
This morning John Henderson harLessed
a pair Of young horses TO his wagon ana
attempted to break them by allowing them
to run over large field. In turning them
from gully the spring scat OF the wagon
was loosed and with II Henderson was
thrown to the ground. He is badly IN
jured and expectorating blood.
+ A wild rumor that case Of genuine yell
low fever was at Flatonia. was promptly
suuelched by Post correspondent visiting
that place There was not the slightest
founiation for 1t; furthermore. Flatonia Is
one of the cleanest towns between Hous-
ton and San Antonio.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
hoy Tramp,. Death.

Fort Worth, Texas. October 2.--The death
Of young George Harold, the boy tramp.
at st. Joseph'n infirtnary, this city. Is sur-
rounded with deep sadness. Reference haa
been made to Harold in The Post on sev-
eral occasions Of late: first whom he rcaah-
ed Fort Worth on his tour around tie
world. He was making the long trip on 4
wager OF $4,000 between two leading Sew
York papers. and left that city at the ege
OF 10 years and was to return home inside
Of ten years. Harold claimed before hiA
death that he had honestly performed
his task so far as he had gone and had
still over a year In which to reach New
York In order to win the wager. had he
lived. He was taken seriously III at
Straun, where he was provided transpor-
tation and shipped to Fort Worth on .
stretcher last Friday When he reached
here he was III an unconscious condition.
and fingered until Thursday. when he pass
ed away among strangers. Harold died
from malarial fever and the need Of proper
attention prior to his being sent here from
Straun. An effort has been made 70 locate
his relatives. but thus far his people can
not be found.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
Antt-Moncy Rent Thrent..

The following letter, postmsrked Taylor.
September 80, addressed to the editor OF
the Peoples Sentinel with request to pub
fish. was received yesterday:
Notice--To the Landholders OF William
son County: You are hereby duly inform
ed not to rent your lands for 1898 for
money rent. or TO work 1t with hired labor.
II YOU do we Will plant II with johnson
grass and burn the houses. We had Just
az soon spend year planting johnson
grass as TO work year and not get any
thirg. All We want Ia chance TO make
an hcfest living fer our families. You
know the way things arc going nov we
can not do H. So to save expense and
trouble heed our warning for we are goine
to take one end OF the rope. Yours truly.
Signed: White Caps or Renters.
Land owners are demanding more rent
tits fall which has caused dissatisfaction
among share renters.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03

on the Mexican eide. opposite Santa Maria
The bills are well calculated 70 deceive
one not used to handling greenbacks. 50
far the denominations detected are 81. -.
$40 and $40. They are made from lithc--
graph piatea ON thin paper, the Ink 10 Of
good color. but easily blurs and by wetting
the finger and rubbing them they can be
easily be detected. especially the red fig
ures and zeal. which apparently have been
put on with rubber stamp. Quite q
number Of merchants both here and at
Santa Maria and Hidaigo have been de-
ceived by them and several hundreds OF
dollars It IL known have been put In cir
culation.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
ANTI-RApE MEETING.



People of the state.
Columbus. Texas, October 2--Tbe fol-
lowing address was issued to the negroes
Of Texas by largely attended mass meet
ing of the best negroes Of Colorado ana
Austin counties:
We regret very much that the auaran-
tine situation compelled postponement OF
the anti assault convention. 1t Is our
fery.ot desire that the camp fires be kept
burning ali down the line, 20 that when an
abatement OF the fever excitement VIII
Justify another call after duo and timely
notice is given, that the righteous interest
manifested hitherto will be brightly burn
ing.
Remember we have taken boldly and
manfuIly upon our shoulders the execution
of ''duty's' highest hehest, and TO falter
will be criminal negligence or cowardice.
We COUNCIL every negro IN the state mat
the race must suffer untold and fearful
calamities by sitting idly by and giVihs
ourselves into the grasps OF the freaks Oh
excitement attendant upon the frequent
horrible reports OF outrages laid at our
| door.
| We have all to gain, nothing TO lose by
| giving the world to know 1t is far from
| the negro as a race To- tear down the altar
| that time iInmemorial has erected to wom-
| anhood, but on the contrary, he stands
| shoulder TO shoulder with the good oil
! every nation TO uphold and preserve home
| sanctiiy To- the farthest extremity OF the
| law II the press and prejudice are moved
| 10 hold the race us q whole responsible for
| the actions OF few brutes. we Will UNI
| dertake relying upon the God Of hosts and
| the proud end honored career OF the elders
| OF TIE race, with a strong purpose and
| lively hope TO ynd!cate our manhood o.
| honorable and exalted. Valuing cur repi-
tation and character above rubies and dia-
| monds, without hesitation We shall search
diligently for every spot OF blood upon
| our garments and when found shall purge
it out withhyssop. Unlike the San Antonio
or Yoakum meetings we do not believe thu
matter OF outraging Of women and lynch
ing as existing today should be left ex'
cIusively for the solution In the courts
when we sec plainly that public scntt
ment is the force at work. II stands u
common sense that before the bar OF publi
sentiment nrst this question be solve,
that is daily growing more yexed and com
pjicated. Neither can we agree witt
them that II Is wisdom to deny thes
charges and there let the matter severed
alone. While we believe that the rigi
end intense state % the public heart !
Furnishing too ample cover for scoundrel
on other races 20 disguise themselves 9
negroes to commit foul deeds. we still
believe that where there Is 20 much smck
there must be some fire. and II v this hr
we must exttnguiah. Having connaenc
lia IL INTEGRITY snd hsaer = ene saees y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
FAN Flower show.

Sherman. Texas. October lat a meet
Ing OF the Horticultural society yesterday
afternoon officers were elected John 8.
Kerr, president; Mrs. Charles Crenshaw
vice president; Mrs. NJ. NJ. Jaurenat. sec.
Rotary; Mrs. j. +. Harrison. treasurer. The
society also passed resolution to hold a
chrysanthemum and fall flower show. aud
appointed committees 10 make all neces-
gary arrangements and offer sufficient
prizes TO insure interesting exhibits. Any
surplus fund that may be on hand after
payment of expenses Of this show will BIO
donated TO the Confederate monument
fund OF the Mildred Lee camp. United Con-
federate Veterans.
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Accidentally kiIled.

Glen Rose. Texas. October 1.--This little
city was thrown under much excitement
last night by the accidental shooting Of
Lotte Gage. stepson Of Z. II. Gage. new
appointee to our postofflce. about O'Clock
last night. Lottie was about 20 years old.
and was In an clubhouse 3rying uD tho
floor. when his pistol. a 44-calibre. fell.
striking and firing, the bail entering
his left breast near the niDpie. CAUSING
death Instantly He had been In pursuit
OF some animal depredating his mother
fowls and his dog had conered 1t under
above mentioned Clubhouse.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
Ofacial AZ Falls.

Brownsville. Texas. october 2,-The
new collector Of customs. Maris. applied
the official az today. looping off the head
OF Robert Rentfro. Jr.. who was recently
appointed under civil service rules and IL
the only republican on the force. having
been the candidate OF that party for the
legislature last November. j. II. Edwards
OF Hidalgo. appointed in his place, was an
applicant for the collectorship. and with
draw in Maris' favor. Rentfro was among
those who fought his appointment to the
last. The special deputy and the rest OF
the old force still hold their positions. Ed.
wards appointment means war on the local
republicans who opposed Marts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
METEOROLOGICAL.

CHIRO--Fort Worth. Texas, October -
The death of Antonio Chiro removes
from among the italian population OF Fort
Worth one OF It's best citizens. Chro was
out in the river bottoms early in the week
and while gathering pecans fell from .
tree, and died from the effects received.
The unfortunate man has been a resident
of Fort Worth for fifteen years.
HICKSON- Cleburne. Texas. October -,
Tom Hloksop. n young man about II years
OF age, died here yesterday, He was the
son OF Mr. s. b. Hickson, proprietor Of
tho CIeburne House. and was much liked
by all.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
brakeman. Foot Mashed.

Muldoon. Texas, october 2.-Yesterday
evening as the southbound local on tho
San Antonio and Aransas Pass railway
was switching in the quarry at this place,
a brakeman (name unknown) climbed upon
tina tender to get q coupling pin, and in
getting down he stepped on the drawhead.
al the same time the engine backed up.
catching his foot between the Drawbacks
maghine II to a pulp, which will likely
recessifate amputatEon OF his foot. He
was saken to Fiatonia for medical atten-
ton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
TILE sEALY SHOPS

There is again some unofficial talk about
tho Seuly shops moving to BRENNAN and
THE being made the end OF "A division.
Brenham would more than welcome such
an advantageous arrangement and ac-
QUESTION, aud has ever stood ready 10 eA-
tend the SANTA Fe u substantial us well
as cordial welcome. but to o. induce
ment the Santa f'e has always seemed
proud and naughty until the advances look
ing TO concessions or acquisitions between
us must come from the Santa Fc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
NOT A CANDIDATE.
sheriff CabcIl VIII Not Make the
Race for Comptroller.

Dallas, Texas, October 2.--Relative to the
rumors regarding the possible candidacy
of Sheriff Ben e. Cabell Of Dallas for
comptroller, to succeed Mr.. Finley. Sheriff
Cabell said to The Post correspondent to-
day:
81 am not a candidate for comptroller
or any other State office. feel very
grateful to my friends for many urgent
suggestions that / make the race, but
must reiterate the statement that l am
rot candidate"
Sheriff Cabell has received letters from
many different sections OF the State urg-
ing him to make an attempt to succeed
Comptroller Finley and plcdging him the
hearty support OF their authors. He has
answered all his correspondents as indi-
Gated in his statements to The Post
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03

He did this to show by the results of his
attention its wonderful effect when prop
erly applied He dld not ask the people
20 take him on faith, He told them that
for two weeks no would simply charge
them what the medicine cost him. After
wards, to give all an opportunity. he COLI
tipued this treatment until October l.
How well DR.. Mackey has kept his prom
Use during this time the people OF Houston
can tell, Hundreds Of our most Intelligent
people have, visited his office. have re-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
ranch owner Murdered.

Carrizo, Texas October Nv. r. Hawk
ms. a ranch owner. nine miles below mere.
was murdered few days ago by Juan
Martinez, one OF his goat herders. whom no
had charged with stealing his goats. Mar.
tinez stabbed him and as he ran, followed
and plunged his knife in his unfortunate
employers heart. He then rifled the body
Of a. hEd It and returned to his camp.
shortly after Hawkins 1o-year-old son
rode up when Martinez borrowed his horse
to hunt some stray goats. he said, and eb-
caped to Mexico.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
EYE BADLY HURT

Mr.. H. o. Robertson Of Independence.
while doctoring horse, got some bluestonc
in his eye. from the effects OF which he
has suffered excruciating agony; but the
attending physician. who went out today,
reports that he Is improving aud will not
lose the sight OF his eye.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
nrownsville District Judseship.

Brownsville. Texas. October 2 There Is
considerable interest felt here as to the
probable successor Of District Judge J. G..
Russell, who adjourned court here sud-
denly and informed the bar that he intend
ed To resign. 1t is not known who Governor
culberson will appoint to succeed MN.
The names Of Stanley WEIGH and Mcneil
runner OF Corpus Christi, Mr.. Stayton OF
san Antonio and District Attorney klel-
her are all mentioned in case Mr.. Wells
should decline the position.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03

Sherman, Texas. October THE grand
Jury made its return today, finding nifty
three true bills. thirty-seyen OF which
we're for felonies and sixteen for misde-
meanors. After receiving the report DIS.
trict Judge Bliss dismissed this body until
Monday, when they will reoonvene.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
colorea AxrlcuIaur.l Edacatlon.

Tuskeegoe. Ala, September 30. Hon.
James Wilson. secretary Of agriculture.
visits the Tuskeegee Normal and Industrial
institute. Tuskeegee. Ala. Of which Booker
T. Washington IL founder and principal.
Wednesday. November ~. for tho purposs
Of delivering an address at the formal
opcning Of new building TO be devoted 70
training In agriculture. horticulture. dairy
ING. etc. This d the nrSt building IN ~
negro SCHOOLS to be devoted ~ azrtculsnral
p,rS,poses. and II means much. since y -
,cene * ~ usssoes y ~ gn9 eooeee -
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second MistriaI.

Waco, Texas. October 2.-The Jury IN
the case of the State against Charlie
watson, charged with the murder OF Sid
Largin at West in May. 1896, was ans
charged this morning, having failed u
agree upon verdict the jury $1,000 SIX
In the first trial the jury hung on diyi-
sion OF eleven to one the majority being
for acuuittal
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03

pend upon agriculture in some form for
their living This agricultural building
Ia the result Of the foresight and gener-
oeity Of Mr. Morris X. Jessup OF New
York and DR.. j. l.. NJ. Curry OF the Slater
fund board trustees. ~ well 40 other gene
eruup persons.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
pRorRAcrEp MEEr1NG

Rev. E. p. Ncweon. pastor In charge Of
the Giddings Memorial Methodist Episcopal
church. will commence a protracted meet
Ing tomorrow. He will 70 assisted by
Rev. John Il. Green OF LaGrange. Mr..
Hemphill OF Sherman Will direct the music.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
NOTES.

The attorney general today approved
sl5, 900 issue OF Calvert city hall bonds,
State Senator Aztec of Laredo Is in the
city.
Hon. j. G. Cook of Burnet is in the
city on legal business.
tax roll showing the following vniue :
tions was received a, the comptroller's OIL
fee today. Brazoria county-ToAi Valu-
atoms. s6,220 go; decrease. S7i,2s0.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
screw Worms in HIS HEAD. =

Qulntana. Texas. Uctober z.--iOn Jens
sen Of The life aaying station spt
a ny in his nose recentiy. Hel
Immediately blow him out and
did not think anything more Of the aMasr|
until q few days ago, whom he commenced
10 suffer excruciating pains. He went q,
DR.. Boyd OF velasco. who succeeded ~
extracting thirty-eig screw worms frcN|
his head. s.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
AnIunGEn INSANE.

Mr.. Henry Lppe, whose mind has been
deranged for some time, and who has
caused his family much unoasincss and
their constant attention to keep him from
wandering off from his home out beyond
Prairie hill, has been adtudged insane and
was sent TO the State Insane asylum at
Austin Saturday. lie was accompanied
by Sheriff league, Treasurer Herbst and
Mr.. Henry SCHULTZ.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
HYMENEAL.

RIBY-RoBERTsoN - Sherman, Texas,
October lat an carly hour this morning
In the county clerks office, l.. s. Riby
and Miss Bertha Robertson were united in
marriage, County Judge Woods officiating.
These young people hailed from the lnA
dian Territory. and after receiving the
Judges blessings Departed for their homs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
ADVANCES ON corroN

Mr., II, p. Hilliard cashier OF the Aus
tin National bank. recently advertised TO
advance $50 per bale on all cotton stored
In reputable yard and insured. so as to
enable the farmer to hold 1t for better
prices. The commercial club took up the
matter and now all the banks Of ,hts city
are doing the same thing, With the result
that Austn's cotton reseipts are consicer-
ably augmented. They have iesuel the
following letter;
TO the President ana Directors OF tho Com
mcrcial Club, AuN'l. Texas
austin. Texas. September 2S, 1897.
Gentlemen: Apore stating the low price OF
cotton. and the desire of many farmerr
70 hold their prolu Il for an advance, Te,
the INC ersigncd banks OF Austin. mako
you the following proposition, to-wit:
That we will advance SD PEI bale on all
eaton that is stored In reputable yard,
and Insured. lntercst to be ut the rate
Of 10 per cent per auaum Minimum
weight OF each bale to be 500 pounds.
This proposition only to be effective 80
long as cotton remains above b cents per
pound on open Austin market,
Trusting that the producers will freely
avail themselves OF this proposition, We
are respectfully,
Austin National Bank
BY f. r. Wilmot. President.
City National Bank Of Austin. Texas.
BY A. p. Woodbridge. President.
First National Bank of Austin,
American National Bank Of Austin.
James S. Raymond 4 Co.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
PRISON CONGRESS POSTPONED.

The convention Of the National Prisons
association, which was to convene In this
city on the 18th instant and last three
days, has been postponed until December
to 6. This will give The members OF inc
association time to visit Mexico City and
return home before Christmas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03

do not hesitate to meet, face to face. this
issue
Success beyond our power to divine
awaits our efforts for the good OF our de-
teuseless people along these lines.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
COMMISSIONER BAKER BUSY
Has No Time to Answer Any la
terroaatioas.
FLOOD OF SCHOOL LAND PURCHASES.
BANKERS O6cr 20 Advance Twenty
Dollars Bale ON Cotton stored
In Reputable Yards.

Austin, Texas. October 2.---Land Com
missioner Baker requests the publication OF
the following:
Tho unprecedented pressure upon my time
In this department, caused by flood OF
applications to purchase school lands under
the recent law, throwing as II does the
business In the school land department
perhaps four or Ave months behind. makes
1t necessary for mo to contine myself to the
discharge of the public duties absolutely
required OF rue and mono other. am
compelled therefore to say that can not
In future answer any interrogatorlos pro-
pounded to me touching any matters to be
found only by an examination OF the rec
ords Of this office. can not take the
time from my public duties. besides the
law makes certified copies competent tcstl-
ueny and provides a fee for the same,
but which II less to litigants than the cost
OF dispositions even II the latter were ever
competent when objected to. This sug-
gesticn | trust will be appreciated when the
public is informed that l could not TRIMS
act any business for the public II l were
to devote myself to personal examination
OF the papers In every case where inter-
rogatories are sent to this office. Re-
specially,
Andrew j. Baker, Commissioner"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
Aftcr Counterfeiters.

Brownsville Texas. October 2.-The au-
thorities are at work making efforts to
secure the rest OF Tho gang Of coiunterfeit-
en-, living In Matamoros and n III ranchas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
stock change. Hand..

Mexia, Texas. October 2.-Groover y
Greenman. one OF the largest hardware and
implement dealers IN this place, have sold
their stock to Kirven Williamson 4 Co.
Of this place. who will continue the bust
mesa.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03

For a pair Of good gold or steel spec
tacies, accurately fitted. 60 70 Sweeney
= Fredericks. jewelers..
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03

The spectacle business il quite d feature
with W. We can at all eyes.
ewaansy . yfedestcks.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
SHERlFfS' DEPARTMENT.

Ten dollars reward for one roam horse
mule. about years old. IA hands high.
branded G on left shoulder and ] on law.
Strayed or stolen, from Spanish Camp
prairie about July /, 1897. The above RAJ
ward will be paid on delivery Of animal
to X. A. Rich. Sheriff. Wharton, Wharton
County, Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03

when Dr..
Mackey,the spec
hlist, came TO
Houston to per-
mancntly locate
over one month
ago. In order TO
become rapidly
acquainted with
the sick and af-
flcted. no intro.
duced q method
of free treatment
to all. simply
charging for the
wholesale cost or
the medicine fur
nislled for a cure
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Spanish Camp, Texas. September 21.-
All Officers look out for and arrest one Tom
Martin, negro about i ieet. inches IN.
about SO years old. one ear OH; | thihk
left eye squinched. l will pay So for his
arrest In any Jail In Texas. I. l.. laber-
macher. deputy sheriff, Spanish Camp.
Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
THE RETURN OF THE HENRIETTA

THE RETURN OF THE HENKIEIIN
The Henrietta pulled into port here FRI
day evening with Captain C. II. Shepard
and Mates Tom Treadway and Tom Harvey,
she had been coasting down In Matasorda
for several weeks, her crew feasting on
prairie chickens and venison. OF which
they bagged quito number. Captain
Shepard returned with bad case OF dem
que, but the case was not regarded as
''suspiclous." and tho Henrietta was al
lowed through all quarantine lines and
was anchored here, the captain repairing
TO his bed at the Exchange hotel, from
which his numerous friends hope TO see
ham up soon.