davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19
JUDGE TOWNSEND Announces.
He Ii a Candidate FOR the Next Leg
isIaturc.

He In n Candidate Tor the Next Leg
isIaturc.
Lufkin, Texas. August 16.--ln answer to
a question today, Judge w. J. Townsend
said.
ut is not my desire 10 enter into poli-
tics again. but my friends are very anxious
for mo to offer for the legislature, and |
have virtually agreed TO make the race,
and II III understood among my friends that
viii be candidate"
Who do you favor for congress from
this districtY'
Il have thought but little about this
matter, but with the lights before me
shalt favor the election of w. NJ iuboden.
Ho is a man OF extraordinary ability and
is very strong with the people. ! feel sure
there Is bright future before him. | do
not think he VIII have any trouble IN 60
curing the nomination from this district.
IL Is generally conceded he Is the most
available man we have"
who do you favor for governor"
II am not prepared just at this time
10 say who will be in the race. / feel very
kindly towards Governor George T. Jester
and win likely give him my support"
III elected whom Will you support for
United States senator?''
II shall support with all my ability
Judge John II. Reagan. In my judgment
he is the NEST available man we have in
the State for that position His experience
for twenty years In congress fully equips
him 10 be Of more service to the people OF
Texas than any other man in the State.
foel sure that East Texas win almost be
solid for him. He shall receive my I'M
divided support"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19
THE EPWORTH LEAGUE.
THIRD ANIMAL SESSION OF TEXAS
CONFERENCE.
Address of Welcome and Response
Occupied Most OF the Day-Ne-
gro u, Y. II. U. Meetings.

Brcnham Texas, August 18.--The third
annual session OF tho Texas conference OF
tho Epworth League is now fairly on. The
visitors are about 100 in number and homes
for nj! have been provided by the com
mittee.
Tho rain Tuesday evening made the
streets pretty damp and sloppy In places
, and pail OF fog has been banging over
tho city most OF tho time. But despite
the Indictment weather the leagucrs and cit
liens turned out In full force to tho SER
vices and sessions OF the conference. which
take place at the Giddings Memorial
church.
The opening sermon was to have been
preached Tuesday night by Rev. r.. j.
Briggs OF Austin, but owing to illness
Rev. Briggs was unable to attend the con-
ference and his place in tho pulpit was
filled by Rev G. II. Hooper of Mckee
Street church. Houston.
Tho text was THY God, Whom Thou
Servest Continually, lie win Deliver Thee"
Dmniel VILE.
Todays services began at sunrise and In
spite of the threatening weather the sun
rise prayer meeting WIS well attended.
Mr.. J. NJ. Foster of Marlin conducted the
services.
At Q o'clock tho leaguers seassembled at
thu church and devotional exercises was
led by Rev. D. J. Guess OF Patterson,
after which B. +. league OF Brennan
league delivered the address OF welcome.
Mr.. A Pussell Of Galveston, president
Of the leagues responded extemporaneously
to the address OF welcome. His remarks
were well chosen and were well received,
after which Miss Neville OF Hampstead
league responded.
Rev Senix, financial agent Of Southwest
ern university, is in the city
Many Of tho leaguers have fine voices
and tho hearty, spirited singing is excep-
ti0naly good.
Rev. Ira NJ Bryce OF Richmond received
q Telegram Tuesday night that his wife
was dying. He left for home on the first
trlin,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19
COLORED II. Y. y. U.
Another Branch Has a Large Atten.
dnncc at san Antonio.

Another branch Has q Large Atten-
dnncc Mt san Antonio.
San Antonio, Texas, August 1s.--The
second days session Of the Colored Bap-
list Young Peoples Union opened with
an attendance of nearly 1000. Some Of
tho ablest leaders and teachers of the race
In the State are present. and the general
attendance represents the best class Of
colored people In Texas.
The convention WAS called to order today
ut II O'Clock II. N. BY President William,
TAYLOR CT Gonzales. Rev. II. l.. Williams
of Hfllsboro conducted the opening ex-
ercises. The address Of welcome, which
had been postponed, was delivered by
Lacey Robertson of the local union, and
was responded to by Rev. j. X. Lamson
The committee on credentials made a
partial report. which was adopted. and a
large number of new members we're re-
ceived
suing year on education, Sunday school
literature, State missions. foreign missions
aud permanent organization.
The fclA,N1ng visitors were introduced
to the convention, most OF them making
short addresses DR.. w. w. ID. Abner.
Austin; II. T. Scott. Austin: Rev. G. y.
Tavior Pastor St. James African Metho-
dist Eniscoral church Of San Antonio; Rev.
II. d, Boyd, y. ID. secretary National Dap
tist Publishing beard, Nashville, Tenn.
and Prof. a, Abner. president Guadalupe
callege. Seguin. An interesting literary
programme was rendered by tho local
union. The convention was brought to a
clcsc tonight with sermon preached to
an immense audience by Rev. II. w. Jack
son of Fort Worth.
The State Sunday school convention will
open this morning at 8 o'clock.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19
SAVERS ANNOUNCEMENT.
He Will formsIIy Get 10 The Cnber-
natoriai Race Soon.
CULBERSON WROTE TO EVANS or HUNT
And Announced That He II . Candle
date for the United states Sem
ate-At Grants Headquarters.

Austin, Texas. August 1s.-Major Sayers
returned to Bastrop this evening after
spending several days in the city with
friends, who are anxious to see him sue
coed Governor Culberson. as well as to get
out and hustle In bis behalf for the nomi-
nation. Before leaving he stated that he
would formally announce his candidacy for
tho governorship in the near future and get
out and let the others know that he was
In the race.
Should he DO defeated he declared he
would take his medicine without complaint
and retire to private life contcntedly. but
Il is very evident from bis manner and talk
that defeat is the last thing be Is looking
fnr
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19
Ratu Has fntcrfcred Somewhat with
the Experiments.

Rain Has fntcrfcred Somewhat with
the Experiments.
Fort Worth, Texas, August n The gov
eminent experiments at tho stock yards
are still In progress and ara attracting
many visitors, etocAmen and others. who
may be Interested In tho cattle industry.
Manager w, u. Skinner Of tho stock yards
company has been to heavy expense In
building tho dipping vat and elaborate
system OF pens necessary for fair trial,
and also to awaken an interest In various
official quarters, m Il was necessary Ia
mako several trips abroad, involving ths
expenditure OF money and valuable tinN
1t only goes to show thu greal interest
hn takes in tho matter aud his firm belief
In tho ultimate success of what Is of such
great imnortanee--n method OF preventing
tho Infection OF Southern fever,
Rain Tor several days past has inter-
fered considerably with tho progress of
tho work, M the heavy dowaip1ur washes
the solution off the cattle after they have
been dipped pr. Norgnard ia carefully
noting the results. however. from day "a
day. and whatever may be tina OUTCOME
from tho use Of these particular solutions
that arc belng experimental With at pres.
ont. he VIII have definite date upon which
To base a comprehensive report TO the de.
partmsnt and With which to conduct future
Investigations.
A different solutinn has been used thi.
week from that first employed. but as
stated before rain has made " uncertain
What The result Will be, II will be know
IN general wav before lcny however
although pr, Norgaard Is averse to sayiu.
much and nay not make any official state,
ment regardlng the tests antil he flles hi
AMI n 10. -. .. xxs
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19

started to the postcffice. Late IN tho
evening he wandered to the residence Of
M. Short Bchols in crazed condition.
III. Francis of this city was cent for, and
on examination found his collar bone and
shoulder broken in three places. When
lsoarneoI cxme to himself he says that the
last he remembers was the horse pitch
Ing, and falling.
\ The Luling oil mill started this morning
with big supply OF seed. The opening Of
the mill ID quite an item in Luling retail
trade.
The many friends Of Mac Stewart, who
reside here. are greatly pleased with the
liberal responses that have so far met the
effort OF Dr. Lignoskl Stewards old home
Is only few miles from the city. and al
most every ohe remembers him M one Of
the most daring and dashing young Texans
that ever left the State.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19
AN APPEAL FOR CUBA.
a CRITICAL MOMENT FoR THE IN.
sURGENT CAUSE.
They Are In Need and a Contribn-
tion Now Would Do Greater Good
Than mt Any other Time.
TO the Friends Of Cuba and Human Lt

To the Friends Of Cuba and Human LIB
erty:
Galveston. Texas, August flour cam
paign against the cffcte monarchy OF ola
srain for the redemption OF the beautiiui
Island OF Cuba and tho liberation OF her
struggling people from the this.ldom Of
tyranny worse than death. has progressed
TO a point where we have the spanialds
In full retreat They have abandoned
largo number OF their port towns ana are
now mobllizing their forces In Havana In
last desperate stand TO save The Island
of Cuba to Spanish greed. Recent battles,
while resulting In glorious victories to Gu
ban arms, have left many OF our patriotic
scldicB wounded BY Spanish bullets. Our
needs for medicines handages and tho va
rious appliances for surgery are very great.
our resources nre derived from the contrl~
buttons OF patriotic spirits throughout tho
world and |, Ia tho name OF the Cuban
people, appeal now 10 your strongest sym
pathies for such contributions AS you feel
tho occasion demands. The struggle Is
nearing ain end, favorable to Cuban arms
Every hour thu SpaniarIts grow weaker,
Their treasury B empty ana their army liz
being doclmated. If | can secure from our
people here in conjunction with the az
sistance we are receiving from other large
centers, contributions 10 help In restoring
TO health our wounded and sick soldiers.
It. will strengthen our army and give our
people new courage
The hour viii come when every one who
has contributed VIII be grateful and pleased
that an opportunity was offered him TO
relieve his fellow men In their struggle to
secure tho liberty which has adorned the
.ttl.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19
TELEGRAPHTC SUMMARIES
From Climate and Crop Sections
the Weather Bureau.

| From Climate and Crop Section
| the Weather Bureau.
| Louisiana.-About two-thirds of the STU
| received generous showers and crops u
coryesr ondirgly benefited. but rains csGl
| too late to teneiit the Providence IN
| crop. Late cotton improved and she}
| ding stopped by rains; picking more gu
| eral; excellent crop south, fair nMsl
| Cane a fine crcr, hut needs more rsis I
| localities.
AriSsnsas-Co,l weather, with occasid
! al showers beneficial to everything, On
tor improved and fruNing well; but Md
complaint of rust on shielding: incrpesl
number of worms in parts of JeffcnN
county. but no damage yet. Corn ~
| minor crops improved. Apples exceNsukt
| northwest section.
| Mississippi Generally favorable WED
Cotton opening rapidly and being p1ckq
| and marketed: some complaint OF wpfp1
| shedding and rust but not general. ca
| improving AMI late corn doing we'll. ~
der Ruling and haymaking In progft
| Prospects good for fan gardens. sssse3s
| .Alaha maxwell distributed rains heS
| checked fprernatu Dpefling Ord shednN
| CT cotton and helred late corn. which, M
make a heavy yield. Cotton continuest
make fruit and IS now opening sluwlt
very little piclslns done A large crop I
| fodder is being saved and minor crops q
| generally good.
| Georgia-Occasional showers and norm
temperature have kept crops I'D exceptt
| few coun.ies where crops are suffert|
| for moisture. Cotton opening rapidly III
| picRng viii soon be general. A laTy
cror of fodder Is being saved TN excelle1
condition. Cane, peas. potatoes and ~
tnelons plentiful.
Florida,-Week generally favorable, 4
| though temperatures excessive; shows
| to eooaly rains were frequent over a Ian
and. citrus fruits. Cotton conttnues
shed, with worms reported from seven
| counties: picking the staple Is progress
in many sections. Preparations for y
gar fers and tobacco active: spring G4
| OF latter excellent. eis3A
! South Carol.ra-Cot improving
| PLACES deterioraiire in others much ~
ana shedding: creEing fast; some pick!
| corn developing satisfactorily. no mstl
ed change in condition. Rice ripeulnt
damaged by caterptlars in places: upaa.!
needs rain. Tobacco curing finishedsi
places; late plants injured. Sweet poie
,oes sorghum, sugar cane and peas ~
! North Carolina Warm. very dry ~
and all crops. especially cotton and ~
corn, are suffering from drouth. Cott@
| Is sheddng considerably; has rust In ~ .1.
sect.ohs: 9psmns in all southern counts.
curing tobacco rearly ovec IN east, pM
| Erefsins favorah.y In centra, dissgial
Early ana bottom, corn fine. late needA
| rain BADLY.
| Tennessee-- Except in localities whe1
drouth continues, fairly distributed yaA
;all. with seascnahle temperature ~
greatly improved conditions In weslen
section crops somewhat revived. but Mos
RAIN needed for substantial benefit. ca
ton developing fairly well. Tobacco "
proving ana late crop making 20
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19

Palo Pinto, Texas. August ib.--This lit.
tie town Is growing three new residences
are under Roadway and several more talked
Of new livery stable will be built soon.
The State summer normal closed here last
Friday with examinations for State certifi
Gates, There were twenty-nne applicants
for certificates. Professor c. l.. Stafford of
Enstland, assisted by Miss May Metcalf OF
this place, conducted the examination,
Professor i, g. Adams, the conductor OF
the normal here, went to weatherford Ia
conduct the state examination at that
place. The Normal hero was pronounced
every one to be grand success.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19
cuLnEnsoN's ANNOUNCEMENT.
Has Informed Hon. II. q. Evans lie
Is After ScnntNrkhIn.


Is After SenntOrship.
Greenvillo, Texas. August 49,, Hon. D. Q.
Evans has received u personal letter from
Governor Culberson. In which that gentle
man announces his candidacy for the
United States senate next year The gov
ernor states In substance that while 1t was
not his intention or desire to make such
announcement 80 far In advance OF the
opening OF the campaign, similar action on
tho part OF others appears to make 1t ex-
cusahc. II not advisable,
Commenting ON the governors decision,
Mr.. Evans stated that II he made close
and intelligent study Of National as he had
OF state questions, he would make most
formidable candidate FOR the high position
OF United States senator. and his oppo-
nents would discover he was In the race
| before the campaign progresses very FAR,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19
COLORED II. Y. T.. U.
Meeting of sunday school supcrin-
tcndeNts Held.

NeCtiNE Ot SWuUNf SNnOVt SuVCTtn-
tcndeNts Held.
Dallas. Texas, August lS,-Thc State
csaored Baptist Young Peoples union in
convention in Dallas was more largely at
tended today. The sunrise prayer meeting
was postponed until tomorrow to await
the arrival OF Rev. MILAN Jones OF Fort
Worth.
A meeting OF Sunday school superintend-
cnts was held this morning. Professor l..
r. Williams OF Dallas wak chosen presi-
deI and s. NJ. Adams OF Corsioana, sec
rotary. A train load OF ninety delegates
composed OF teachers in the Houston and
Galveston public schools, arrived.
Devotional services were conducted this
afternoon by Rev, Il. ID. Taylor OF San
Angelo, The Introductory sermon was
rreashed by X. h, Taylor OF Corsicana.
There are 800 delegates in attendance
from all parts OF Texas, Very little bus
mess will be dane. The meeting Is a kind
Of social reunion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19
MnIIctsvillr Lncnls.

Halleisville. Texas, August l,.--Miss
Emiline Stoner while out horseback ridinS
Saturday night was thrown from her horse
and pamfully hurt.
The Hallotsville brass band announces
thnt they will be out with their new horns
this week.
Tho Bohemian Catholic Knights arc to
hFye grand feast here on the Sth OF Sep
TENDER.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19
ANDERSON WON'T QulT.
husiiy ENGAGED Now In Rcnding Up
ON the Postal Laws.

Austin, Texas. August l7.--Mr. Ander-
son says that he has not withdrawn from
tho race for the Austin postoffice in favor
OF Billy Brush. and that Il would be an in
Justice to the people q Austin who had
anticipated his appointment, with such
pleasure, for him TO do So In addition, he
states that no had been reading up ON the
iostal laws the past three moaths--in fact.
putting in NIL his time, after keeping I'M
his social correspondence with Major No.
l<inley and his humorous intimate friends
and old-timc associates In the cabinet.
Gould not even take the time to 20 out
With Mr.. Hanna on the lakes. If Mr..
Brush really wants postcffice will see
that he Ia appointed to the ST. Elmo office.
three miles south of town, where II IA
much healthier than In the city,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19

70 see him on the bench Of the court "
criminal appeals. as was stated In The Post
Of the i5th, but desires to say that he Will
not be candidate for the nomination.
His friends were responsible for the pub
licatinn and ho knew nothing Of II until he
read The Post. Tho people here would be
very willing TO help Mr.. Wilson to any
position he might aspire, but he wants
nothing politically.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19
COTTON MOVING.

Comanche. Texas, August l7.-Com.
anehes two first bales were gnned on the
18th.
Tehuacana, Texas, August l7-Mr. For
rest brought in the first bale; he sold 1t
for cents and $50 premium.
longview. Texas, August 17.--Longview
received its first bale today. II was raised
ny freedman near here named Louis
woodland, weighed 400 pounds and sold 10
Womack a Perry for 2hs cents
kennsy. Austin County. Texas, August
IAN gins are running full time and cot
ton coming in fast-SS0 bales OF this years
crop marketed to date, Merchants are pay
lng top priccs for cotton and claim 10 81
paying even more than Hellvtlie or. Bren-
ham, two good cotton markets located near
here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19

tive as possible in modest, womari.3
and rely upon human nature and
instinct. '59J
A sensible man naturally secks w
looking, healthy, capable Conn.,
Men are not unselfish enough to wiiIi2
assume the care of weak, ncryors,
bilitated wife. a.
Men are not attracted by a sallow. ~
complexion, foul breath, or thin, ernss15
form, because these symptoms are thsS2
index of poor digestion and i1npoyerii
blood.
A woman afflicted by these mortl1
miseries should seek the powerful ~
ing and nutrimental influence of DR.. Es5
Golden Medical Discovery, which ~
p1etely dispels all unwhofesome apsa
ances by clearing and renovating the ~
sources Of healthful vitality.
II helps the liver to filter all bilioua X
purities from the blood 1t gives the di;2
tive organs power to extract nourish1
from the food. 1t rounds out thin fof1
wipes away wrinkles, and gives 10 the f.
plexion its natural clearness and bloosi /
e Your Golden Medical Discovery cur y
of a severe case of poisoning of the ~
writes Mrs. Selia Ricca, of Coast Santa Crus n
Cal. " Boils one after another would break ~
my arms, and were very painful. I have trjsdS
loudly praised Sarsaparillas without any IT.
whatever, aud not until / took your Discovr'
did get well. That was two years ago M
have not had boil or sore of any kind sinctT
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19
The ninth District Race.

Austin. Texas, August 17.--lt is reported
here that DR.. J. d. Fields Of Manor contem-
plates becoming candidate for congress
In this NINTH congressional district. He
is quite popular and may mix things up
nightly II he enters the race.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19
Nairn peuandca without nan.

AVN, Texts AUGUST lS,--The prellml-
nary examination ct y. Marin for the kill
Ing Of y Dewitt Was finished today and
Justice % the Peace Jesse Hobbs decided
g remand him 10 Jail without bail, sheriff
Willi.pas lest this Afternoon with the prls-
etaer for Anslcton (. W.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19
REpunILCAN GOssIP.
One Set sure sicbrecht VIII Not Get
the Mmrshnlxhtp.

One Set sure sicbrecht VIII Not Get
the Marshalxhtp.
AUSTIN Texas. August lS..--Grant's fol-
lowers deny that seibrecht of IaGrapgc
Is sure Of being appointed marshal az the
Western district OF Texas, They admit
that for while It looked ~ IL Congress
man Hawley had cireumyeated tho Nationa.
committeeman In this matter and had swc-
eeodcd IN making a sure thing OF II FOR the
Fnyette county man, but they declare that
matters have taken another turn lately
and than the Sherman man will ba able Il
land John p. Walters OF San Antonio. VIII.
u hs favortte for the Job.
sam L. Haan Of San Antonio. who II an
applicant for the ccllectosShip Of the mort
Of Galveston, was In the city Today. He ia
Of tho opinion that Hawley favors The re-
appolntment Of Ftnlay, the present tncugn-
bent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19
READ AND REFLECI'
me Hest In the Cheapest--Exper
cnce and Confidence IL Whnt z
the People Want.

"Would-be" specialists and medical p
stitutes come and co. hut DIR. Hathav
a Co, are permanently located in San ~
torio and New Orleans, and have been "
a number of years. They cure WIZ
Others fail. N.
THEY COURT INVESTIGATION. ~ -.
Published Throughout the entire countxy!
then why do you hesitate when you -
in need of medical assistance? 49,
They have had hundreds OF padc1j
their disorders ,ssreatly aggravated ~
their lives endaNgersd by other spec1S
lists and physicians. have come 70 g.
In desIolr, and We're cured only ~
great difficulty.
Come ut once. don't delay. Avoid H.
shams and thus save your time, w.
health, and your money, Make your w.
known to us and YOU shall have she ~
benefit of our scientific advice. based "
long medical experience. Remember =
fact consultation free OF charge #
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19
RELIGIOUS NOTES.

Comanche- Elder NJ. Hensley, a Martin.
tie Baptist, Is carrying on a protracted
meeting under tent In this city,
Granbury--An evangelist OF the Camp
bellite church from comanchc is here with
IA large tent holding a series Of meetings.
Greenville--A holiness camp meeting is
ia prosrsss mile and half north OF
the city. large number OF Jumpers are
on the ground
Grapeland--A large number Of citizens
attended the Leak meeting Of the Christian
church at Crockett last Sunday There have
been t~cnty-seven additions to the church
there ~'
Rungc- A revival is being conducted a,
the Baptist church by the pastor. Rev. j.
H. Lacy. assisted BY Rev. Esker Lewis.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19

one-third or one-half bale per acre u !
pected, with few exceptions. ALTHOUGH
acreage has been increased 20 per q
the total crop of jackson county Il
expected to exceed three fourths Of
years crop. Plenty OF rain will beS1
cotton some, but the season is most
late for it to have the best effect on 1
crOp IN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-19
Jol,nson County EMdcavnrrrs.

Cleburne. Texns, August is-Johnson
county Christian Endcavorers elected the
following officers yesterday; V. H. Will
Jams, president; Mason Cleveland, vice
president; s. s. Ramsey. corresponding
secretary; Mrs s. S. Leonard, superln-
tendent junior work; executive committee.
Brown Douglas. j, j. Nance. Mrs, S. S.
Leonard, The next meeting will be held at
Alvarado,