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Colorcd BnptIsts,

Temple. Texas. April 17.-Thc coloret
state Baptist Missionary society conven.
tion in session terc has grown tn be a
most important and largely attended meet
ing. There are $50 to 300 delegates here
including many visitors from other sivtes
including the leading colored people OF
tho South.
An election of officers took nlacc this
morning and resulted as follows: F. NJ
Lights. Houston, president; w. NJ Massey
Navasoto first vice president :. c. smith.
Rockdalc, second vice PRESIDENT Mrs. r.
NJ. Graves. Bolton. secretary w L. Dick
son. financial agent and corresponding sec
rotary. Tomorrow the services will be
held in the Bjou opera house.
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Fort Worth. Texas, April ia long
telephone conversation between the grand
chancellor OF the Grand Lodge, knights
OF Pythias, and the secretary Of the ooln
lniitee on arrangements In this CITY 10
day developed the fact that Hilisboro
knights 10 the number of nearly a hundred
VIII be In attendance al the meeting Of
the Grand Lodge next week, and not only
that, hut they win be accompanied by
the hhients OF Pythias band of that city
which viii add pleasant feature 4, he
ncrnslnn 'N " Wy
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nIit,'ruIi.

Cameron, Texas. April i7--Ail arrange
monls have beon made for the annual
parade OF the Cameron fire department on
Monday evening at 1890 O'clock Al 4
O'Clock a contest VIII take place between
Hose companies Nos. / and 2, the winner
70 be presented with silk flag. Under the
administration of Chief @. u. Webster Inc
department is now one of the most emf
Client In tho State
District court meets on Monday. April 10.
Tho docket is quite heavy, aud several
cases OF Importance. both civil and crimi-
nal. are on the docket.
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GOO head OF cattle left here last night for
Kansas They are Arizona 1ttle, COM
ing from near Prescott and are gsing &c
craze near Hutchinson and Newton, Kas.
Mr. j. L. McNair of Prescott Is here T.
look after them as they 10 through. He
says that about $4,000 head Of Arizona and
New Mexico cattle will be shipped through
here during the next two months on route
10 the same feeding grounds. 1t vii re-
quire at least twenty-five fun trains to
handle this one shipment mentioned above,
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Preparation. M sh.,.

oherman' Texas, April 4.-Those Il,
charge Of arrangements for tba Con,on ~
crate unvelling on the 2lst hav, den,doa
10 establish buraau of lnformo,eon
Tor the benefit OF usstors mi. ,''.'Si'
VII be able to furnish nonlrers in bureau or,,
r un soilesrs arrival ana departIra a.
honls 81 snisiai feaiures Of tho
Of residents, officers and ofiicimts 81 homes
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rhc nrunion Mt Lexington.

Lexington. Texas. april II. Many ex-
confoderatos arrived yos;orday to partici-
pate IN tho reunion here. Mcssrr. r. f.
tiarrip, T. Il. =. willard, Asa Moses, a
n. Green, -. +, Hopkins AMI John j
pasden Of Giddings went into camps here
last night Colonel r. S. Douglass is here
In command Of the camp. A grand time is
expected
The many friends OF Mrs. Charlcs Ssm-
uels Of this place through South Texas viii
be panied 70 learn hat she IL very dan
cerously m At her mono.
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An Egg Hunt

Fort Worth, Texas, April IT,
Easter egg hunt at the new Wv W., W.
afternoon was participated Id " ~
dren and was n decided suecs ,,iaI
the programme was somewha' 1 gu,
tho falling Of light showers. ma ~ III
citizens were present 10 enjoy " MI
OF the children. and Indeed e. ~ Il 4
most of the occasion. A numpa '"
ucra u,o t.InI
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Richmond, Texas, April ia protract.
ed meeting has been in progress in the
Methodist church for ten days. The pastor
Rev. Ira Mr. Bryce, together with Rev.
Pickett. UP TO the timo Of his death. we're
conducting the services, Much interest
has been manifested by those who have
attended. The meeting Will continue for
several days
Bishop Kingsolving preached last night
At tho Episcopal church to large con.
Eregation He will preach tomorrow
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Tho young ladies who were suggested as
candidates for the Waco May Queen met
yesterday afternoon in the Colonial club
rariors by invitation of the board of man
aEcmont After u conference the ladies de-
cldcd that they did not believe that the
young ladies whom the board Of manage
ment had paid the very high compliment
OF Brsesting or nominating to the people
of Waco would want their names voted
upou either by newspaper coupons or al
10 much a vote, They expressed an en-
tire willingness that the board OF manage
ment should bv secret ballot elect them /;
that they would serve. or II the board OF
management thought best they would be
willing 10 submit their names to the mem
hers OF the Karnlval Klub, but would not
allow their names to 20 before the public
Following This Idea and complying with This
Huegoation, the board OF Carnival man
agement will take up the matter one day
next week aud more than likely call =
meeting OF the members OF the karnival
klub to act upon this and other important
| matters some evening dnripg thih week.
rms seems to he a very satisfactory and
| pheasant solution of the matter.
The management explained 10 These
Young ladies on yeste-iay that each vote
should be considered as bouquet thrown
Vt each young lady.
| Immediately after this was decided upon.
nulte n number Of ladies' who had assem-
bled were organized by clectlng Mira. II. III
Nhatham chairman and Miss Kate Friend
secretary. II * understood today that the
work u being divided out and distributed
around so that In few days every one
who feels an Interest In success will he
deyoiine some time to the success OF the
Waco May Queen Carnival. Elaborate
preparations are being made on every hand.
Letters are coming In from distant parts
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At Weimaf.

Weimar, Texas. April 1s.-Thh hui
a beautiful Easter Sunday. The Nd
has been all that could reasoaiAh
been prayed for and 1t would teso "
the people turned cut to enj0 q !
The churches all were filled v M
ing and people stood In grosps D ~
lots nearby and listened attau'tlI y
services.
The town was also full Of TecA
many were heard to say: "Eyx
past and there will be no more Y
frosts this season." They are rvv q
ing to their homes with Cheerful e
nances apparently satisfied Win W
that there can be but one Easter ~
any nnn vpnt.
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Workman. Texas. April i7.--rhs Free
stone County Teachers Institute is In SEES
sion here today Those present arc Pro
fessors $. $ Monroe, J n. Henderson
aud ]. II BAsden OF WORKMAN; Il, j. Cou-
sins of MeSia. Professor Cooper Of Ben Hur,
WALKER Of Fairfield, with several lady
teachers of all the various schools In this
and Limestone counties. The meeting is
a very intercstInr ono.
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Now snIyn,Ionist for Hoa'''.

TeXarkana, Texas. Aprii
George Bennett Of the local 'a'
my left last night to report io' wy
Army's post in Houston. Behns" .saa
merly a decidedly warm MENUS 80 I'd
tough gang Of sinners, ou. s M "A
ago he got religion and JOINED ". ~
since which time he has peeh io,sl ias F
most earnest workers oil the W.
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victoria Texas April ls.ryrhe lewis,
teas. OF the Passover was commemor.te.o
ny me members of that faith in nj o,t,.
BY BY serves az their place ~ 1',s
rrlday night, Mr.. c. G Lew d., WORSHIP
casion ,'he "iaress appropriate To- the "e oc u
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ChIIdcrs Meeting.

The large tent belonging to the eyangel-
iSt j. p. Childers and son, was erected
wednesday, and indications point TO a
successful revival.
Ihese men are not strangers to Chappell
nm The singing is one OF the enjoyable
features Of the meeting.
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Coming 10 Unn.,o

., mssam, Texas April iS.-The facu,,v ana
w., 49,, " me AGRICULTURAL and Alecham '
viii e S,aeis AID sbd their company snonsar.
at Houston Wednesday.a e'a'o celebration
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Anhrnser-nu,ch nre,ying ASSN.

recommends the use OF the greatest OF all
tonics, Malt Murine" and guarantees the
merits claimed for 1t. For sale by all
druggists.
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Heavy Cattle shipmcnts.

Fort Worth. Texas, April ls,--The first
train load OF q single consignment Of TO-
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3 accomnnnled hy the fol-

The foregoing Is accompanied by the fol-
lowing general invitation:
Ladies' and Gentlemen.
~ little nonsense now and then,
Is relleshed by the wlsest mon"
We believe this country has a prospect
for a fno crop a reason for grateful
existence. a kindly and friendly relation
ship ship should prevail. From a stand
u0int Of cordial feeling and II desire to
grasp YOU bY the hand. we invite you to
be present at the Waco May Queen Carnival
to occur ON the 18th. 10Th and goth of May.
We ask YOU to please select a queen from
among your beautiful ladies and send to
us as our guest upon that occasion. We
win pay tho railroad fare. hotel bill In the
CITY and furnish q vehicle to appear In
our procession with other queens on the
morning OF May 20.
Wo would suggest that you select your
queen a, once in any manner that viii suit
your Judgment best. Judges will be APP
pointed who will pass upon the per-
sonNl beauty and general queenly appear
ance OF all queens. and tho victorious queen
VIII he awarded free trip TO the City OF
Mexico. which VIII hc one of the most
pleasant and delightful trips ever taken by
a human being and there be presented to
President Diaa In his palace. This Will be
an honor and distinction never before con-
ferred upon any lady OF Texas.
Thanking you In advance for the pleas
urc NJ your appearance upon that occasion
mentioned above. we are. yours truly.
j. w. Higgins
j w. Harris
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who lesie@, ~
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after losSS AZ
in esperln~S
duced pnMr. y
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RHEUMlIIS

te Ma"h is S,;rd Rheumatism On. i.
s Nm III, IN from one 10 i iiEvua'cglls "
snouI ihs pains In any n,, days +
stopped by few doses 'ait q ~
pIete ANA permanent ci,,a a pronr
so 81, ies stun back ana ~, ior M
n an. loins. Chronic rhea,,mm,., laihs i
nurnI or pain in the hsct ~
M onocu IL seldom fails to SI ~, an "a
cmr or d tWo doses. and almos, 'skl
i,rice p5s'ore one bottle III tlst.s
Evening star., 1897-01-07
STAYING At HOME NOW.
Maine \ ",ing Men Are Not Going Wes,
as Formerly.

ct STA Ne, January 7.-Goyernor
Powers Inaugural address opens with q
lsicitation upon improved Industrial and
financial prospects
Our young men have very generally
ceased TO eInigrate to the far west as soon
as they are old enough 10 commence life
LOT themselves. They are beginning to
learn and realize the important truth that
al home axe 10 he found more certain in
dIeements and advantages, with much less
OF hardship. suffering and privation.
Our people have learned. in the stern
school Of experience, to their sorrow and
cost. that a large part of the many mil
HGaS that have been sent westward TO en-
men and build up that section and to be
invested IN all sorts of wild and yision-
afy schemes, Will never be returned 10
tneH again, and they viii no longer permit
themselves 10 be deIuded and deceived by
sIscious Pretenses and false promises rare
~ ever TO be realized. We may, there
fore. reasonably hope that their savings
hereafter VIII be largely employed in more
iuly developing the resources of our own
state
Evening star., 1897-01-07
BALLOT LAW WORKS BADLY.
Criticism in Governor Rismsdell's In
augurai Message.

CONCORD, y H, January 1.-George
RJmsdeil was today formally inducted into
the office of governor. In ,he course of his
Inaugural address the new executive says:
The Australian ballot law, enacted by
the legislature of 1891. has been in opera
tion sufficient time to show that it fails
TO accomplish all that was anticipated, and
some most ser;ous defects have become
apparent II is estimated that at least 5
per cent OF the ballots cast under this law
at the recent election were rejected by rsa-
son OF imperfect or erroneous marking
The testimony of those having charge
OF ballots upon election day is unanimous
that names at the head OF the ticket ure
much more generally marked than those
al the end: that voters become Indifferent
confused or wearied before the long list of
names IL examined, especially in cases
where national, state and city elections are
concurrent.
recommend an examination of the
form Of ballot used in other states and
passing under the general name of the
Australian ballot. Some of these are a
great Improvement upon that In use IN our
own state.
An arrangement by which the individual
can vote his straight party ticket by max
M one cross would seem to remedy tie
Ilcst prominent evil in the system as we
nave used IL. In that connection provision
cSild easily be made by which the voter
cOuid substitute name for any nominee
upon MS regular ticket
Evening star., 1897-01-07
HAS PLEDGES ENOUGH,
The Election of HansbrOuEh to the
Senate Practically Assured.

The Election of HansbrOugh to the
Senate Practically Assured.
BISMARCK, N. D., January THE cleo
ton of Hansbrough to the Senate from
this state is practically assured. His
supporters have the pledges of a majority
of the republican members of the legisla-
ture, and unless these pledges are broken,
Hansbrough will win on the first ballot.
This result was accomplished under most
peculiar conditions. Three weeks ago the
opposition to Hansbroughs return was in
the majority, but this opposition was not
united. Sunday the blizzard choked I'D
every line of railroad in the state leaving
Hansbrough's opponents at Fargo and
Grand Forks unable to reach here The
Hansbrough men had a majority of the re-
publlcanS here. and they seized the oppor-
tunity to make up the slate for both Iegis-
lative houses. The anti-Hansbrough men
were without organization. The house had
to organize Tuesday, land the anti-Hans-
brough men were compelled to come into
the Hansbrough camp or lose all their Off
ces in the organization. Very many came
into the legislative caucus and subscribed
to the slate, but there were still a few
shaky ones in the senate, which has not
elected it's officers.
Subsequent events settled the matter.
Col. w. II. Robinson, national committee
man, had just returned from trip to
Cleveland to see Hanna, who refused to in
terfere against Hansbrougt 1t is said
that Robinson has wired from Fargo re-
leasing all who were pledged to him.
Evening star., 1897-01-07
w O U d NOT ACCEP T
Mr.. Allison Will Not Be in the Next
Cabinet.
Returned 10 Washington From Can
tOn-Thinks His Place is
the Senate.

Senator Allison returned to Washington
today from Canton, where he had two
hours conference with President-elect Nc
kinley. In answer to inquiries the senator
said, in substance, that his conference with
Mr. Mckinley was of a confidential char
acter, and, therefore, he was rot at liberty
to discuss it. AS for himself, however, he
would say that he would not be in Mr..
McKinleys cabinet AS to others whose
names had been prominently mentioned in
connection with the cabinet, he knew little.
Whether Senator Sherman or Mr.. Cornelius
n. Bliss of New York had been or would
be offered portfolios he did not know.
Neither. he added. had he much definite
information in regard to Mr.. Dingley of
Maine.
The name of the chairman of the ways
and means committee had been prominent
ly mentioned in connection with the secre-
taryship of the treasury, and undoubtedly
he would fill that position with marked
ability. but the senator did not know
whether he had been rendered the position.
The senator said that he was aware that
Mr.. Mckinley had a very high opinion of
Mr.. pfngley's ability and fitness for the
place. and the senator was of opinion that
Mr.. DingleyS name was now un Ter con-
sideration in this connection. He could not,
however, speak with authority or with any
positiveness the subject.
Mr.. Allison thinks that he can serve the
AHiii iiiiiSti atioi anu tHe TepuDilcdn party
best by remaining in the Senate, and he IS
said to have told Major Mckinley this,
saying that he felt assured that he could
be of far more benefit in the Senate than
by taking Up the intricate and difficult
task which rIust fall upon the shoulders of
cabinet officer
AS to the perding Cuban resolutions,
Senator Allison said he had not discussed
them with Mr. Mckinley. For his own
part. however, he thought that it would be,
unwise for the United States 10 take any
precipiiate action in the matter. We could
well afford TO proceed with deliberatioa,
and he thought il would be the part of
wisdom TO do so. The senator said he
found Mr.. Mckinley in the best of health
and spirits and very hopeful for the fu-
ture,
Evening star., 1897-01-07
VIEWS OF GOVERNORS
Pingree's Message to the Michigan
Legislature.
OPPOSED TO PARTY CONVENTIONS
Believes in the Adoption of the
Referendum.
OTHER EXECUTIVE OPINIONS

LANSING Mich, January THE two
houses of the legislature convened in joint
se sSiou this afternoon and listened to the
addresses of the retiring and incoming
governors Governor Pingree's address at
the outset recommended abolishment of
party conventions, which. he asserted have
become the mediums of trickery, bribery
and fraud. He advocated instead the di-
rect vote and the Australian ballot system
IN nominating candidates.
The governor urged that the property of
corporations be taxed in the same manner
as other property. Present inequalities of
passenger fares in Michigan lowing to GER
tain features Of the charters of certain
roads, were argued to be a proper subject
for legislative action. Governor Pingree
deplored the fact that while, for instance,
the Chicago and Grand Trunk road is con-
tired 10 a local passenger charge of cents
a mile the Michigan Central and Lake
Shore are permitted to charge local fare
OF ; cents. and he added: 1T is also COM
monty known that passengers travelling be-
tween Michigan stations are charged more
by the railroads than those who travel
through the state from outside points"
The legislature Was recomme nded to con-
slider the question of uniform 2-cent fares.
The governor urged that the referendum
Practice OF referring legislative acts to the
people be required in the granting of quasi
public franchises.
On the subject of railway taxation Gov.
Pingree, while not advising dispensing with
the present system of a specification tax
upon the earnings of such corporations
urged some steps toward adding to that
system He advised the creation of state
board, which should determine the value of
all corporation property not now taxed
locally and which should levy taxes thereon
in the same proportion that private prop
erty is taxed.
The present taxation of mortgages, he as
serted. is double taxation against the bor-
rover.
The governor came out strongly against
the paid lobbyists who infest halls
and added: If the legislators are not in
Ielligent enough to give independent
thought and action to public measures with
out the aid of those who wine and dine and
cajole and flatter and bribe. at least steps
should be taken to modify the nuisance.
There should be some method of enrolment
and fee demanded as a condition prece-
dent TO the right TO practice before the peo-
Pies legislative jury.
Gov. Pingree favored the establishment
OF a state board of arbitration and declared
ior an Inheritance tax and an income tax.
In conclusion. he recommended annual
Sessions Of the legislature of not exceeding
sixty DAYS
Evening star., 1897-01-07

irg, gives an interview with State Senator
John P. S. Goblin, the general commanding
the Sd Brigade of the Pennsylvania Ma
tional Guard, who expresses himself un-
alterably opposed to the guard coming to
the inaugura ton. According to the dis
patch Gen. Goblin said:
1 am opposed to taking the guard to
Washington, principally because all of the
expenses, except that of transportation.
are borne by the men themselves, and 1t is
rot fair to ask them to turn out and pay
for it themselves. Then, when they go in
this manner they are not. under orders;
they are free agents; they are invited
guests. Whenever the guard goes to Wash
iEgton the men are imposed upon, not only
the men, but the officers Also
When Gen. Gobin's remarks were shown
to members of the executive committee
who have had experience in former inau-
gurations the statements were character
lied as unfouEded in every particular 1t
was ssid, also, that the PENNSYLVANIA Ma
tional Guard should be the last organize
ton in the world to complain of bad treat
ment in Washington, when Washington
had been so lenient in the past in over
looking the disgraceful rowdyism INDUCED
in by many of its members while here for
inauguration purposes.
Organizations Coming.
Detroit will send big and influential
contingent to the Inauguration. Repre-
informed Chairman Warner that the Alger
Club VIM. A. Hurst, president; the Michi-
san Club, S. S. Babcock, president: the
First Presidential Voters League, l.. c.
Wurzer, president, and the republican con-
gressional committee of the first district of
Michigan, F. B. Dickerson, president, in
tend visiting Washington to take part In
the inaugural ceremonies.
The Henry K. Boyer Republican Club of
the seventh ward of Philadelphia has ap-
piled for a position in line for seventy-flve
men, equipped and uniformed, together
with the Liberty Cornet Band of twenty
five pieces. The president of the club is
Edward NJ. Gray, and it was organized in
1850 on the Fourth of July. 1t is a member
OF the State League of Pennsylvania.
Evening star., 1897-01-07
FAITHLEss CusrODIANs.
Gov Wolcott Makes Sussestfonx ia
the Massachusetts LegfsIature.

BOSTON. January TN the course of
his inaugural address Gov wolcott saws:
The frequency with which those intrusted
with the finds of others prove faithIess TO
their trust and widespread loss and dis
tress consequent upon their acts. NAV we'll
suggest the inquiry whether 1t is possible
through legislation TO interpose additional
safeguards for the protection both of the
individual and of the community. In manv
cases the criminal act is directly traced to
speculation IN stocks. and at the outset
there Is often an entire absence of criminal
intent. ask you to consider;
rst. wnether, In the case of state and
Ihunlcpal ofncers who have the custody of
public funds. stock sambIing-that is the,
buying or selling of stocks on margin
snould not be forbidden by law under
proper penalty or be made a statute cause
for removal from office?
secondly, whether this principle may
prohtaoiy be extended to treasurers Of
quasi-public and private corporations ana
TO trustees under private Instrument