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Evening journal., 1898-06-02
LIVES LOST AT SEA.
Jane Gray Goes Down Of
Cape Flattery.
THIRTY-FOUR PERSONS DROWNED.
List of the Dead 49, Ship Sank In Ten
Minutes After the Alarm Was
Given-nIissIonary Among
the Victims.

SEATTLE, Wash, June 2. - The
schooner Jane Gray, which sailed from
Seattle for Kotzebue sound on the 18th
Of May with 81 persons on board,
foundered Sunday, May p. about 90
miles west Of Cape Flattery at 2 o'clock
ia the morning while lying to in mod
crate gale under foresail Ten minutes
after the alarm was given she lay at
the bottom Of the ocean with "a Of her
passengers. The remainder succeeded
in embarking in a launch and reached
this city yesterday afternoon.
Following is a list OF the dead:
signor Gaia, Italy; 6ignor Besseta,
Italy; Jack Lindsay, Everett; w. II.
Gleason, Seattle; w. A. Johnson, Seat
tie; V. J. Smith Seattle: c. G. Smith
Seattle; =. c. Little, Seattle; c. w.
Young Seattle; w. ,. MILAN, Seattle;
Horace Palmer, Lebanon, o.; II. O.
Salisbury, Minnesota; A. q. Dunlap
Dwight, HIS; B. d. Ranney, City Of
Mexico; b. E. Snipe, Jr., Seattle; John
NJ. Stutzman, Westheld, N. j.; e. M
Taylor, California; f. S. Taylor, Cali
fornia; 3. s. Spencer, California; w. B
DoXey Edward Ritter, +. w. Ginther
49, S. Frost, w. II. lowering, William
Otter o. +. McKelvey, c. Brown G. G
Atkins, N. Hedeund, Charles Williams
V. c. Gambel, wife and child mission
ary on st. Lawrence island, in Berinl
sea; one other name unknown.
j.. NJ. an1 +. S. Taylor Of California
were sons Of S. =. Taylor, q wealth,
paper mo -iufaoturer Of San Francisco.
II IS possible that there are foul
or five more survivors whose names
1 cannot be ascertained.
The Jane Gray's passengers werl
prospectors, with the exception of Rev
V. G. Gambel, a missionary. who will
his wife and child was on his way t,
st. Lawrence island, in the Bering sea
lie refused to place his wife and chill,
on board the launch, saying, THE yes
sci is doomed, and we will die together
Among the prospectors was a part.
Of 16 headed by Major Ingraham VIII
were outhtted by Prince Luigi Of Ital,
FOR two years prospecting trip f.
| Alaska. OF this party the only sur
/ vivors are Major Ingraham, L. M. Les
l sey, c. II. Packard and g. II. Penning
L ton.
The survivors Of the passengers SUI
1 lered a great deal Of privation, ana TO
/ 30 hours their only food was q sack {
1 prunes and a sack Of turnips from tn
ships stores. Sufficient water wa
caught by spreading a tarpaulin durin
1 rainstorm
Evening journal., 1898-06-02
WILL ABATE EUICANCES.

WARRANTS TO BE ISSUED FOR THE
ARREST OF OFFENDERS.
That the Board OF Health will resort to
extreme measures in order to improve the
sanitary condition of the city is apparent,
and warrants will be issued for those who
refuse to comply with certain ordinances
relating to the public health. Pgpcns are
TO be removed outside OF the town limits
and q general shaking up Is expected
The prevalence of the dlphtheria in the
community has caused the board to take
this action Dr. John J. Black stated that
the disease had been brought to this city
from Philadelphia, and that with prompt
measures It could speedily be checked.
Evening journal., 1898-06-02
HEARD APPEALS.

City Council met in special session last
night 10 hear appeals from the assessment
There were several appeals made, among
them was William Jolly, who has a frame
house on Second street that IS assessed at
$500. Mr. Jolly appealed TO $780, which,
on motion was granted. Mrs. Sarah Tid-
wells fraino house on Clayton street was
lowered to 500. having been assessed at
$780, The transfer of two lots assessed to
Charles Reed ON Fremont street, was or
dered to the Lesley estate. Appeals were
heard on the Holschumaker estate. but no
action was taken.
Evening journal., 1898-06-02
DIED

this city, on May 81, John
B. lloyd, aged 81 years.
Relatives, friends, members of Clay
ton Lodge, No. 4. K. Of p, and Keokuk
Tribe. No 3, I. o. r. NJ. and Oriental
Lodge, No. q, A. f. A. NJ, are re
spectfully invited to attend the funeral
service, Friday afternoon, at go
o'clock, from his late residence. No.
1919 West Third street. Interment at
Lomhardy Cemetery.
MAXWELL--ln this city, on the 1st
instant Sallie, wife Of William j,
Maxwell, aged AZ years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral, from her late resi-
dence, No. 62l Van Buren street, on
Sunday, June 5, at O'Clock, p. m. In
terment at Riverview Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1898-06-02
HACK PARTY.

Tho Mite Society Of Newport NJ. e.
Church numbering about twenty-five per
sons came over 10 the sherin's residence
last evening in a large hack. Thoy were
Joined there by members Of the NJ. E choir
Of this city and pleasant evening was
spent I'm singing and social intercourse.
Refreshments were served later in the
evening, when all departed delighted with
the sherln's hospitality.
Evening journal., 1898-06-02
NM snAsnN oVnR-

After today there will be no more shad
fishing from this port. The season has,
Notwithstanding the many drawbacks,
been a profitable one for the fishermen.
The revenue from this source has amount
ed to many thousand OF dollars and has
given employment to a large force Of men
who are NOT sorry on account OF the close
OF the season, as the work Is laborioua and
accompanied by many hardshlps
Evening journal., 1898-06-02
BASEBALL SCORES.
Results of Yesterdays Games In the Ma
tional League.

AT New York
New York.. o 0 0 0 0 0 -
Cleveland ... 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 o.
Hits-New York, 4; Cleveland, 4. Err
rors-New York, 0; Cleveland. 3.
At Brooklyn
Brooklyn ... 0 0 1 0 -
Cincinnati =. 0 0 0 0 o l.
Hits-Broolklyn, 8; Cincinnati, 4. DR.
rors-Brooklyn, 4; Cincinnati, 3.
At Pittsburg-
Plttsburg ... 0 o 0 o 0 o.
Baltimore e.. 0 0 0 0 0 3 o.
Hits-Pittsburg. 4; Baltimore, 6. Er-
rors-Pittsburg 4; Baltimore, 3.
At Boston
Boston ......1 4 0 o 0 e.
Chicago ..... 0 0 0 o 0 0 l.
Hlts-Boston, Il; Chicago. z. Errors
Boston, 3; Chicago, 4.
At WASHINGTON
Washington. 2 0 0 0 0 -
st. Louis.... 0 0 0 2 0 o.
Hits-Washington, 10; st. Louis, 8
Errors-Washington, 3; st. Louis, 4.
Second game
washington. 0 0 0 4 -
st. Louis. 0 2 o 0 2 0 0 o.
ts-Washington. 16; st. Louis,
Washington, 2; st. Louis, 4.
At Philadelphia
Philadelphia. 0 0 0 0 0 e.
Louisville 30 0 1 0 0 0 0 o.
Hits-Philadelphia, s; Louisville,
Errors-Philadelphia, o; Louisville. 3.
Evening journal., 1898-06-02
EDWARD TATNALL BURIED.

The remains OF Edward Tatnall were
privately inferred in the Friends Bury
ing Ground this afternoon. The ser
vices, held at his late residence, No
1903 Gilpin avenue, were largely at
tended.
Evening journal., 1898-06-02
TRY GRAIN-Ol TRY GRAIN-OI

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a
package OF GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place OF coffee. The
children may drink Il without injury as
well as the adult All who try Il, like It.
S5ncse -, r-s Is l1s ,,, lCn D sea- %seSi @ DIoWn OF
grains, and the most delicate stomach
receives II without distress. 4 tho price
Of coffee. l5c. and 25cts. per package.
Sold by all RrOcers.
Evening journal., 1898-06-02
SOCIAL AID personal NOTES

Miss Harriet Challenger is visiting in
Philadelphia
Thomas Holccmb and Edwin NJ. Herbert
are attending the Diocesan convention at
Georgetown.
Mrs. Thomas ID. Wise, who has been
quite III. is reported much better to-day.
Captain Evan G.. Boyd was up from Camp
Tunnel to-day and is in fino health.
Evening journal., 1898-06-02
D. W. LYNCH 6 CO.. GRoCERs.

Screen doors and window screens
Measure the Width OF doors and VIM
dows and we can fit YOU. Doors hung
for SOC. Northwest corner Madison
and Fourth streets
Evening journal., 1898-06-02
AN EDITOR RESIGNS.

Otto Liebel, editor of the Freie
Presse, has resigned to accept a posi-
ton on a Philadelphia German paper.
His successor has not yet been named.
Evening journal., 1898-06-02
JAS. I. NULLIN & SONS,
Clayton House.

Clayton House.
HARRY BOTHMAN. Proprietor.
Dinner Friday, u to 2. nply rOc
Cafe or main dining room. CAAJ OC~
Clam ChOwder, Boston Style
Cream of Chicken with Rice.
Boiled Fresh Cod, Potatoes Natural.
Radishcs. Onions. Chow Chow.
Irish Stew.
Crab Croquettes, Cream Sauce.
Spahgetu with Cheese.
Bachelors Pudding, Brandy Sauce.
Pineapple Sherbet.
Prime Ribs of Beef, Dish Gravy.
Stuffed Loin of Veal, Brown Sauce.
Mashed Potatoes. Lima beans
Asparagus. Buttered Beets. Stewed To-
matoes.
Strawberry Shortcake.
Peach Pie. CocOanut Custard. Rhubarh
Pie.
Raspberry Ice Cream.
Victoria Drops.
Assorted Nuts. Layer Raisins. Fruits
Crackers.
Tea Coffee. Cocoa. Milk.
Evening journal., 1898-06-02
AND FLOWER WONDERS.


still
which will
Evening journal., 1898-06-02
z AND SATURDAY

wiz surprise you is bound regards price well
beauty these offers will surpass all former ones
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-11-05
LOCAL and GENERAL.

bOoio iOhOSuy u u leiCudIu-
son Hotel street.
Back Delineators; 10 cents a
copy at Mrs. Hanna's.
George Manson, public type
writer. See WANTS.
Football, Punahou vs.. Pennsyl-
vania, at Makiki at $3.50.
Football at $3.50 this afternoon.
Punshous vs.. Pennsylvania.
The Y. p. s. @. Il. of Central
Union church will be held at $50
tomorrow evening.
? A st. M. Macintosh leaves the
Foreign Office to do clerical work
> With H. M. Won Holt.
~ The morning theme at the
christian church will be the Era
of Peace. A free feast.
G.. Haffner wants a bright boy
to learn the jewelers. trade. It's
a fine chance for a youngster.
See WANTS.
A meeting of the Hawaiian Rifle
Association will be held next week
to complete reorganization. Place
and hour will be announced later.
A special dinner will be given
at the Hawaiian Hotel this even
ing. The Quintet club will fur
nish music and there will be
dancing in the lanai.
The funeral of private Van
Kuren of Go. M, n. Y. v, took
place from st. Andrews Cathedral
at 10 o'clock this morning The
New York band played the funeral
dirges and march.
Monday, November 2S, 1898,
being a National holiday all
offices throughout the Hawaiian
Republic will be closed. See
Minister Kings notice in By
Authority in today's BULLETIN.
The prince of Island caterers j.
w. Chapman will look after the
inner wants at the reception to be
given on Monday evening by Min
lister and Mrs. Cooper to Miss
Rose, the Queen of the Topeka
carnival.
Col. Fred Funston, in COM
mand of the Kansas troops aboard
the Indiana, was for two years on
the Staff of Gen. Garcia, the Gu
ban insurgent chief. During the
Y campaign Col. Funston was twice
wounded one bullel pioroing his
body. He was .Garcia's chief OF
artillery and fought all through
the hardest part of the war for in.
dependence. ..
One of the most important ad-
vertisements to Merchants which
has ever appeared in the BULLE-
TIN will be found under By
Authority in today's live BULLE-
TIN. 1t lie from Minister of the
Interior King and calls for sealed
tenders for furnishing supplies to
the Road Supervisor of Honolulu.
Read it. 1t is instructive, show
ing the articles absolutely requir'
ed for road work.
The Third Team of Punahor
yesterday defeated the Second
Team of the High School on the
College grounds. This is the
second time the Punshou have
come out victorious. They sp
pear to have bad deal more
practise and their mass plays are
very good. The High Schoo,
team lacks team work but they
are full of pluck and with proper
training would make it hot FOL
their opponents.
Harry Robinson the shipwrigh
died yesterday morning. He wal
Sc years of age and came here
from Nova Scotia with the marine
railway builders more than six
teen years ago. Mr.. Robinson
was a member of the origina
Myrtle Boat Clubs champion
crew, and died an honorary mem.
Der Of the club. For years h.
worked on the marine railwa.
after it began operations. In re
cent times he was caretaker TO
the Myrtle Boat Club. Short,
before bis death, Mr.. Robinson
did repair work on a schooner TO
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18
TEXAS WESTERN RAILROAD
with Franchise Forfeited, 1t Drops
Into the Hands of . Receiver.
ANOTHER RAILROAD To THE GULF.
Excavations TO Houston ana CALVES.
ton-Be"umont Lumber Rates Rc-
main Unchanged.

Austin. Texas June 17.-Hon. uorrv
Haynes OF Brennan was today annorr,o,
receiver OF the Texas Western ra,,road
oy Judge Norris. Judgment for forfeitlny
.ne oharter OF said road was recently taken
py the State because OF Its failpre J.,
operate Its line and comply with ,ha
terms Of rail charter
inis Is the same road which the Hous-
ION city council ordered to remove to
tracks, and which certain North Texas
capitalists. including Hon. John pe,er
Smith of Fort Worth. claim is about to be
reorgahizec- turned into a standard gaure
and extended from Houston to sealy and
other points on the Brazos. 1t has been
reported that Eastern capitalists were be-
mind the new enterprise. and that the
Chicaso and Rock Island road would
probably become interested in the line
after the reorganization was effected. What
effect the receivership will have upon
the project. and how much property MIR
Haynes will receive" in the premises.
VIII be watched with interest.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18
Railroads in Politics.

Texas Railway News and illustrator
There is u certain class OF office seekers
o,d office holders in the country toiay woo
al. f,endisb delight in dragging the uli-
roads. either directly or Indirectly nv
rolities every campaign Through their
DISPOSITION TO antagonize the interests Oh
,ha roads they conceive the idea that py
so,n, This they are winning favor WIN
,aad,ng norton Of the popnlace 10 wnom
thew look for political support IL 'eii'
didate Of this class can not bring the 20,
eminent ownership OF the roads OF d ii"s'
mum tariff rate in as a leading issue VI
Tho campaign, then he invariably en-
,,eaxnrs TO make II bis patriotic huty ~
utterly assail the railroad eoipoIa'i'iis
ANYWAY lust on general principe, 81 ~
calls it. He always has some ilildiho,e
project by which he can 'prihs w 'S ~
p.s,',o ;" IN expound before the public un-
~ uha canraien Is over. Then he ielsh5
90 mass a bill OF such nature put
,.o,,rsn falls Politics Of this so'' IL VI
ne hasest kind and verify displays tne
dlminutjye calIber OF the nan VINO ISL,
N n The better element OF Nhs pu",'s
IL realizing this fact aud is turning iH
support against such deius'Ve reneliie. ..,
The average citizen OF an inteiilssh. -
munity recognizes the fact that tne 'ho.e
The Legislators attempt 10 resuiAts az
operations OF the roads. the irast ,naad
cial n is for the public. NO iair-mihueu
ci,izen who read the recent unjust anu
yituperatlye criticism on the United ststes
s,,nren,e court for its decision In the Ne
hrssla r,aximum rate case by prominent
STATE officiai Of Kansas, but what Knows
~, ali OF those uncallei for remarks were
solely for politicsl effect Such oampaisn
thunder is Us Intellectual With an intelligent
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18


Mr.. Bernard Fegan t"Barnoy') travel
ing passenger agent Of the Baltimore and
ONO was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. J. NJ. Morrlssey, travelling passenger
agent of the Illinois Central. with head
quarters at Dallas, was visitor TO Hous-
: ton yesterday
Mr.. W. II. Abel travelling passenger
agent for the Chicago and Alton. with
headquarters at Dallas, was among yes,
terday's railroad visitors in Houston
Mr., II. ID. Yoakum, general freight and
pa senger agent OF the Houston East and
West Texas railway, has returned from a
trip to Shreveport and other points on his
road.
Mr.. Fred d, Miller travelling passenger
agent of the Illinois Central, with head
quarters at New Orleans. was in the city
yesterday and left In the evening tor Oar
weston.
Mr.. W. b. Groseclose, assistant general
freight agent of the Missouri. Kansas aad
Texas, went over to Galveston yes erday
afternoon to Join a party of friends in "a
Northern business trip.
The Houston East and West Texas rail-
way Will run big excursion from Shreye'
port and Intern date points TO Galveston
ON the Fourth of July 1t is expected 1000
people will avai themselves of the cheap
rates as far as Houston 6t least
damage suit was instituted In the
Houston district court yesterday by q wo-
man supposed to have been injured by
one of the railroads. and the advo At s
of the gate system assert that the accident
could not possibly have happened bad toe
gate System been in use in this city.
The usual Sunday excursion rates will he
in force on the Bay Shore road tomorrow.
The Houston Posts special train, leaving
here at 4 a. IN. for Galveston, has be lmc
extremely popular, and large crowds Of
fishermen take advantage OF IL every Sun
day for the purpose Of iudulging in piEca-
torial pleasure at Sea Brook and Morgan )
Point
Manager TAFT of the Wells Fargo Express
company has returned from trip TO North
Texas and says that in the late SANTA Fe
train robbery at Coleman junction the
conduct of the railroad men in defending
their train was exceptionally brave and
commcndable especially that OF Buchanan,
who shot two OF the would be robbers ana
made their capture a comparatively easy
matter
Assistant General Freight Agent w. b.
Grosecose of the Missouri. Kansas ana
Texas railway; John e. Bailey, general
manager of the Galveston Wharf company;
G.. McD. Robinson, chief grain Inspector;
S. G. Spencer. representing the Elder
Demnster and North German Lloyd Steam
ship companies of Galveston and Charles
Il. Brown. marine insurance agent OF
Galveston. passed through the city last
night on their way to Chicago, ST. Louis
Kansas City and the Omaha exposition IN
tho private car of General Superintendent
Maxwell Of the Missouri. Kansas and
Texas railway. They go North TO influence
importers and exporters to use the Gal
weston port In preference to the Atlantic
seaboard.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18
Sh0kT TENAs SPECIALS.

CLEBuRNE. "A recorders court has
been established and E. NJ Heath elected
TO he bench.
CI.BBuRNE. "a, j. Mcnefee charged
with killing &. A. Stinson, Is now on trial.
GIDplNGS "A movement Is on foot 10
have a big barbecue at the laying oil tho
corner stone of the court house on the
Fourth Of July.
MCKINNEY This place proposes TO
celebrate the Fourth Of July by raising an
immense flag, l1x25 feet.
JUNCTION CITY. Wv. y. Fiepfs. a
prominent ranchman of Kimbe county
was struck by llghtning and killed.
SAN ANTONIO. - 2-year-o old child OF
Mrs. Katie KroscelsN was drowned IN a
tub of water. The little one was playing
about The yard and fell head foremost into
the tub and was not discovered until life
was extinct
FERRIS--An unknown infant was found
drowned IN the Trinity.
FORT WORTH-~W. u. Connell. for the
past ten years president OF the bank oil
Midland, has succeeded T. g. Harold RS
cashier of the First National bank OF Fort
Worth.
DALLAS--The corner stone OF the new
Catholic cathedral was laid In the presence
of an Immense audience Wild Imposing
ceremonies Rev. Callahan, vicar general
of Little Rock delivered the address. inc
cathedral will cost si5O.00O,
PARIS--George Litthetohn colored porter
Mt the Union depot. was shot three times.
probably fatally. by white man.
CARROLL HASSELL- -Floresyllle, Tex.
Juno 10 Miss Nellie Hassell OF this town
and MS B. Il. Carroll OF Yoakum were
married at the Methodist church here yes
terday morning at o'clock and took the
train Immediately for Yolkum. their
future home.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18
EXCURSIONS TO HOUSTON.
The First Two al the season WIN
Arrive Next Saturday.

Arrive Next Saturday.
The Houston and Texas Central railway
VIII formally open the summer season by
running two grand excursions to Houston
and Galveston next Saturday, 25th inst,
good 10 return two days later The rates
are sufficiently low to attnact immense
crowds, and immense crowds viii certainly
come. The train from Ennis leaves that
city at 1925 p. m, on the night OF the
25th, arriving in Houston at u o'clock the
next morning. The round trip rates from
each station along the line to Houston are
as follows, with 20 cents additional TO Gall
weston:
Ennis. Alma and Rice s3.25. Corsicana
81, Richland SO. Workman 50, MeXia SS.
GroesDeeck $2.75, Thornton $2.15, kosse
s2i5, Rremond $3.50, Wootan $3.50, Ham
mond $3.50, Calvert $2.25, Hearne 81, SUI
ton 81. Benchley 81, Bryan Sl.75, College
$l.75. Wellb0rn $3.50. MiSican $3.50, Nava-
sofa s1.25, Courtney S1.25, Hampstead 81,
Waller 81, Hockey ST. Cypress 81. Fair
banks 90 cents.
The train from Austin leaves AT IL D. nj.
on the night of the 25th arriving here next
morning The rates from the several sta
lions to Houston are as follows, with 20
cents additional to Galveston;
Austin S9.25 Dafian $50 5ianor S2,2a,
Littig S2.25, Elgin $2.25. McDade 81, Paige
50 Giddings $l75. Ledbetter Sl.5O, Car
mine sl.25, Burton 20, Mill Creek Sl.a5,
Breuham SIPS. Chappell Hin Sl2b, Hemp
stead
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18
tuaity lie would make a "thunaering good
governor" Colonel Wynno's speech was
well received,

tuaity lie would make a 'lhunaeriug good
governor" Colonel Wynno's speech was
well received.
Barstow. Texas. Juno TO- Delegates TO
the Judicial convention were instructed for
Judge Conner for the court OF civil APP
pcals,
Luling, Texas, June l7.--Only Ave re-
cru'ts have so far been secured here. Lieu
tenant Ruinbolt will leave for Houston to-
morrow
Giddings. Texas. June l6.--.Democratlc
primaries Will be held IN Lee county Sat
nruay and the county convention on the
2b,h instant.
Cleburne, Texas. June 10 Recruiting liz
now going on here for the Third Texas
infantry, other towns IN this section viii
also ho visited.
fo' Worth, Texas. June l..--N.ws ~
ceived today states that Colonel Wynne
carried lron county Information from
Eass Tcyas shows that Wynne is raridly
gaintur ground there.
E' Peso, Texas, Mns =. The demo.
cratls nominating convention If the mir
Y -f,rith judicial district me, ha,o this
n.te.hatn and nomina.si Judge NJ,
Waltheii for district Iutlsc AL J NJ. Dean
fol district attorney.
Dallas. Texas June II. Colonel Wynns
| Is making n thorough canvass OF Robert.
| son and Milan counties The Sayers forces
| in Dallas today received encouraging re-
| ports from Collin, Hunt, Montague and
| Wise counties and next week they VIII IN
augurate u campaign In each of them.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-18
JUDGE REEsE's CANDIDACY.
He HIS Received Many Assurance
of support.

bt support.
Richmond, Texas. June II. OF the coui-
ties which have held conventions in the
First supreme judicial district Judge Reese
either has positive Instructions or assur-
dnets of support from Jefferson, votes,
walker. A Liberty. 3; Crimes Z; Waller,
o, Fort Bend. S Brazoria 4 (, Maag0rda .,
Wharton. 3. Austin, 6. Jackson. +. NacoB-
dochos, 6. Brazos. q; Harris 81 making a
total OF So votes In one or two OF these
counties Judge Reese has been indorscd as
yet only by the bar associations OF the
county, but has positive assurances that lie
viii carry them.
or the counties vet to hold conventions.
most OF them lie in East Texas where the
people know OF the learning and ability and
iitngs OF Judge Reese for the position,
Judge Reese Is making no canvass and
using no political pull of any Kind 10 se-
cure the nomination; he is holding court
at this time IN Matagorda county. tlls dis
trict embraces SIX counties and the terms
are short, and in many instances he is
forced 10 hold court night and day IN order
TO keep the docket from getting crowded
and behind and cause ltigants delay.
II elected to the court of appeals his
people will rcluctantly give him up from
the district bench, II not elected he viii
be retained. II he will so consent. for an
indefinite tenure in the position he now
holds With 80 much credit and honor 10
himself and SO general a satisfaction 10 his
people.