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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-18

MORE MlNNoNITEs COMING.
NOT Disconnected Win Knnsns Hut
TeNns IL Gctting tho overflow.

The people OF Kansas wish 1t distinctly
understood that The McnHonites are not
leaving that State because they are dis.
satiafhd with Kansas, hut that merely the
overflow IL coming to Texas, Some five
or six hundred families have been located
IN this section OF the State through the
efforts Of Colonel W b. slosson The fol
lowing telegram 10 the Topeka Capital
from Florence. Kan. under date OF Feb
ruary ~ explains itself.
About seventy Tive more Mcnnnnites
from Marion, Mcpherson ana Harvey
counties Will leave this week for southern
reNas 10 locate. Several hundred OF these
people from this part OF Kansas have al
ready gone to Texas to remain II has beon
reported In some Eastern papers thaS they
are making this move because OF dIasatts-
faction with Kansas. This Is n mistake
The people who are going merely represent
The overflow from the German settlements
Nest of them are young men who are anx-
ians to own farms and build homes for
themselves The German settlements Nere
aN thoroughly settled. hence there ia nnt
enough land for the rising generation
Prosperous. happy and coutcnded are the
Mennonltes OF Central Kansas. They are
exceptionally good farmers, aud their in
dusiry was richly rewarded last year 10
they are in the wheat belt, and raise that
crop principally. As q class they are not
hoarders or miscrs. and bur few OF hen,
become real rich Their inclination Is 10
own medium sized farms, cultivate them
Thoroughly and invest their means la sun.
stant,Hl improvements. A poverty stricken
farmer Is something almost unknown
among Mennonites,"
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A Birthdnr Rnnst.

January IA. 1898. had IL not rained on
that day. would have been Mr.. William
'Angerhoefer's forty second birthday. The
bad weather then prevailing caused the
birthday TO be postponed till Yesterday,
when 1t was celebrated in grand style by a
magnificent oyster roast at Mr.. Anger
hooters attractive suburban home on the
Harrisburg road.
While Mr.. Angcrhoefer attended to the
preparation OF the feast and 10 the enter
tainment OF his guests after their arrival,
Chief Shark Coyle represented him at the
city end OF the line in mastering the CROWD
which was sufficient trade mark Of its
congeniality, There were fcrty-two guest;
present, representing the number OF birth
days TO which the family Bible says Mr..
Angerhooter is entitled.
The occasion WAS a most enjoyable one.
the enjoyment being enhanced nv very
pleasant incident In the way OF birth
day presentation to Mr.. and Mrs. Anger
hoefer by they assembled guests. The
present was In the nature of handsome
Dresden china salad bowl, with silver
and handsome ornamentation.
accompanied with salad fork and spoon Of
sterling silver with handles OF Dresden
china. The presentation was made in
most appropriate speech by DR.. Robert Nc
slroy and was gracefully received by the
post, Other pretty sentiments We're eN-
pressed by Mr.. A.. Barttlingck and others
md after a hearty feast and n most en-
oyable evening the crowd returned to the
city. wishing Mr.. Angerhoefer many happy
returns of the day
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Registration and primnries

Mr.. Charles Grumbach, county registrar.
who viii register voters for the coming
city election. announces through an Official
notice published elsewhere, that he will
commcnse the registration of voters on
March /, continuing for twenty days, as
the law requires. The registration office
VIII be in the court house in the Office
formerly occupied by the district clerk
Immediately after the close OF the regis
tration, or on March u. the democratic
day primaries Will be held under the au-
spices of the city democratic executive
committee and in this connection Chairman
Riesner of the city executive committee
serves notice upon all democratic voters
that they viii be required TO present their
registration certificates us condition
necessary to their being permitted to vote
at the day primaries, These certificates will
simply be stamped voted at primaries"
ana returned to the voter for his use at
the city election
NO registration certificate issued for any
previous election Will be accepted either q
the primaries or the city election.
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THE F. W. FOX INQUEST
FURTHER TESTIMONY TAKEN NY
CORONER W. u. HILL.
Widow Of the Deceased Tcssifics.
No Light Vet Thrown Upon Kill
Ing and No Arrests Made.

Jrsilce OF the Peace w. y. lill is stu
Fox, who was killed in this city on Feb
ruary 1 by being knocked in the head while
going from the Bristol hotel 10 his home.
Mrs. Amy p. Fox, widow OF the deceased.
gave her testimony yesterday.
She said that her husband was brought
lone on the night OF February I about
1880 o'clock. He seemed sick and exhaust
ed and his head was banlaged. He asked
for towel, saying that his ear was bleed
ing. He Was Then conscious. but he APP
peared to be suffering SO that she told him
not to talk. She did not then regard his
condition as being serious and did not re-
move the bendnges. He said he must Fave
fallen against a fence and that lie thought
he heard the report OF a pistol. He became
deleroIjr about J 4. IN. and about a. IN.
he grew rapidly worse. Drs Daniels and
Christian consulted over the case and told
witness that her husband was a very sick
man. He never rpgaincd CONSEQUENCES
and died about 1870 o'clock Sunday morning
February
Mr. E. H. kellogg, an insurance agent,
testified that he had come from San AM
tonic ON Friday night TO confer with Mr..
Fox concerning the recent death of DR..
Paul Coalson. He met Mr. Fox at the
Bristol hotel about $3.50 o'clock Friday
night, February 1. They separated about
thirty minutes later, when Mr.. Fox said he
was going TO walk home. and witness went
10 Colby's TO supper. II was on his return
to the hotel that he learned that Mr.. Fox
had been hi in the head and carried home
The evidence thus far seems to throw
no light OH the perperator Of the crime.
hut the Inquest is being held open for fur
Their testimony
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SACRED HEART cnrRcH BAZAAR.
The Ladies' Have Commenced Their
Fair-'rbUsc In Charge

49, "Vr' III tNEfEr
The bazaar conducted under the a,,sn,c,a
o. inc ladies' or the Sacred Heart church
Tor the benefit u that church. opened IN
the Capitol Hotel annex at II o'clock veg
terday morning under the most favorable
conditions, The visitors. though critical
found nothing but appointments calculated
10 p'ease the eye OF the most flstldious
Tho inner man was not neglected. ho,h
hquid and solid refreshments being served.
The doll booth. presided over BY Mrs.
Andrew Dow, assisted by Miss I4isalo Ne.
Nally, Miss Edna McNally, Miss NiI-
seheek. Miss Kate Mellnger and Miss ella
Msllnser, Is q very pretty feature of tns
exhibition and attracts considerable atton-
ton from those In Attendance
The booth OF rugs aud cushions IA In
charge Of Mrs. j. o, Carr ana airs. Ham
nion, assisted by Miss Katherine Brown I'm
this department a great variety OF gorge
ousiy colored articles both usefuI ant or
nameniai, are to be found.
The wheel OF fortune is looked after by
Mrs. o'Leary and IL forms a very aura
tive part OF the exhibit.
The art gallery. under the supervision az
MRS, Theo. J. Pereira. contains some very
creditable exhibits.
Mrs, Frank Lunln Is the presiding gen.
ius OF me candy booth, and is ably assisted
py MIS-, cabeen Blake, Miss Glrlud. Mics
EaSth Glraud and Misc Hene. In this do
kaIltnent sweets OF all Kinds are at the
disposal OF the patrons OF the bazaar.
Mrs Doherty and Mrs. Gibbs hnyo
charge Of the Ice cream department.
The klondikc," "A special feature "a n,
charge Of Miss Binz ssd Miss nergnmin,
me fancy work booth contains d hand
some exhibit Of beautiful and useful ar.i-
s.es, l. y looked after by Mrs. Krupp ana
sforple and Miss Craiuer
inc dining room, the main feature of
me bazaar, Is in charge OF Mrs. Fowler
Mrs. Wimbsriy. AIRS James White. Mrs
ga Hennlngcr. Mrs. A. S. ynnderyoort
and Mra. Lorehn
me bazaar viii be kept open today ana
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pleasure was afforded by having the gen
tlemen mate their sections with these OF
the ladies. AS each heart was mated the
couple passed out into the dining room,
where delicious refreshments were served.
The guests then repaired to the parlor TO
wind tho lovers string. Miss Kate Under
wood and Mr.. Murphy winning the fortu-
nate numbers, wound the string, and found
at It's end two silver hearts with their Tor
tunes attached.
The following guests departed at late
hour with fondest membranes OF the
heart party Misses Carrie Leverton,
Jennie Stake. Mabel Sweet. Maggie sulli-
yna, Emily Vaughn. Katie Winters, ben-
lsh Underwood KATE Underwood. jamie
Brown, Winnie Brown and Kate Jones'
Mcssrs Lee Trnrmel, i'ariol. Sweet MUIR
lily, Stake, Turner. MONTGOMERY, Gran
tham. Tom and Joe Brown, Kimmer. Sets.
Britton, Wall, Sanders. Daniels Sanders,
Ieverton ard Berry; Mr. and Mrs, a. c.
Abel and Mrs. NJ j. LeveTton.
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Personal MENTION.


NJ NJ. Mcfarland of Dallas was in the cit,
yesterday. ~
Georre W. Bancroft of Orange was In The
city Yesterday.
Judge n, a. cravcns of Willis was in, the
city yesterday. M
Mr., G, \. Mistrot left last night for the
Ne" York markets.
Charles IL. Brooks and w. d. Herring are
in the city from Waco
+. Hames. C. G. Kelley and w. II. Rust
ar9 IL the city from Wharton.
Ike Lindley returned last night from Nava.
sofa where he was attending court.
Mrs J. w. Stacey ana mother, Mrs. Elliott.
OF Dallas. are guests OF Mrs, Baldwin Rice.
M g. J. Palmer wife and son RAY left
Gras. '''I'ui
Mr.. s.. p. Pendleton, immigration agent for
the Sabine Land and Improvement company.
IS II the city with party of exoursionists en-
route TO Sabine Pass.
Mr.. L. q. Senter of Dallas. well known
throushout Texas as a newspaper man, but
now disciple OF Blackstone, was in the civ
yesterday on brief visit.
t. j, Hearty and Tom Woolyett of the bat
ueship Texas, now anchored In Galveston
hafpor. were in the city yesterday, the guests
OF Judge A. X. Railey. This visit is the re-
SUIT OF Judge Raiicy's pleasant acquaintance
wlth these gentlemen formed upon the occa.
sion OF the baitleship's FIRST visit TO Texas.
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stfuction Of moro uaxemcnts IN the city
and macRiani roads connecting The city with
the adjacent rich and valuable lands near
the city IN every direction,
= There Is now great demand for city and
county bonds At very low rate OF Interest.
II there IL no legal objection let The city
and county each issue and sell n half MIL
Hon dollars OF thirty-year or 4l-2 per
cent bonds at par and invest tho proceeds
In good roads. This will prove TO be a
paying investment from the start, and will
not in my oIduion cause any increase In the
tax rate. As matter OF fact, the increased
property values resulting from such val
liable improvements will tend 10 lower
the tax rate rather than increase H. With
paved streets. good county macalam roads
and the ship canal Houston will grow and
develop MS no city ever has grown n this
latitude. Now is the time 20 act and 10
take advantage OF our opportunities
Geo. H.. Porter.
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MANsFIELD SOCIAL SESSION.
Attractive Programme Presented at
the CnpifuI Hotel

The Mansfield Dramatic club entertained
It's friends with social session ut tho par.
lors OF the Capitol hotel last night, the COM
mttoc for the evening consisting of Mrs.
John 7. Loekman Mrs II, c. Hervey nnd
Mir. Geo II. noryoy.
Tho programme ccmprieed piano duet by
Miss h,fa Norrell and Miss Grace Norrcll, a
solo by Mrs, Il. T. Dayss, a piano solo nv
Miss Elizabeth Biting OF Manor. rectations
irem shakespeare by Mr.. Homer r. Mitchell
nlano solos by Mtss Rosa Jourdc vocal seloc-
uons by Miss Mac Scudamare piano solos
by Mr Mdridge Kidd, dialogue between
Mrs, Wan. Christian and Mr.. A. o. John and
presented by Mrs. John T. Lockman Mrs
Wm, Christian. Mrs. n, G. Munger Miss
Mabel Guion, Mr. e. 7. Bardcn, MIR r. A
n. HerVoy. 49, "'''
~, anair WAS well attended and was thor
oushiy enjoyed by those present
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The many friends OF Miss Alice Green of
Drummer rendered her surprise party on
Wednesday night in homo of her four
teenth birthday. Several hours were
pleasantly spent playing various games.
and during the evening dainty refreshments
were served. Those present we're Mrs. c.
d. Green, Mrs. William RainboIt. Mrs. NJ
Mcdonald, Misses Alice Green. Molli.
Dickson. Halle Dickson, Daisy Mcdonald
Pearl Barttlingct, Minnie Green. Beatrice
Banton and Hazel Green; Masters Dody
Dickson, Dan Dickson. Charlie Dickson.
Marion Rainbolt, Pete Dickson. Evan Rob
inson. Walcott Strong, Osler strong, VIII
Barttllnsek, Russell Palmer, VIII Forbes
and CHARLES D. Groom Jr.
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TuRNVEREIN BALL.
Annual Masquerade Participated In
ny Members Last Night.

ny hcmbcrs Last Night.
Tho annual mask bal of the Houston Turn
reroin was given at Tu0er hall and was
largely attended by members of the organ
isniion, No invitations were issued to per-
sons who are not members.
The costumes worn were varied and inter-
estins' Kings and queens. courtiers and Ia
dies OF honor, soldiers. sailors and many
other characters were represented Some OF
thc costumes worn by the ladies were par
ucunrly handsome
Masks were dofed at midnight aud shortly
afterwards an elaborate supper was served
Altogether the AFFAIR was ono OF the most
enjoyable over given by the rurnvorcin
The committees In charge OF the affair were
as follows.
Arrangement committee W. W. Chamber
lin. l.. h schultz W, A. Rcichardt, VI. Kat.
man.
Invitation commttee..A H. Kiesling. chair
man G. H. Ries, c. II. Kuhlmau, Gus
schultz, W, A. Rolchardt,
Floor committee-A ]. pins. H. L. Tread
way, I'D Sottesast, II. TrIcchamcr. otto Sens.
q IL huffman, \. j. Schwoikart, w. w
Schmidt and John S. Hoover.
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ANOTHER AnREsr MADE
GROWING Out of The Hurst Murder
u. Rollins In Gustady

49, W. INV Murder.
.. Rollins In Custody.
Moille Davis upon whose affidavit ).
G. Butler was arrested to answer for tho
murder OF John C. Hurst. went before Jus.
Tee Hin yesterday and swore out another
affidavit that 1t was J. Rollins who did
the killing.
She claims that it was Rollins who was
in the saloon throwing dice With Hurst
before the killing, who went to the rear
and looked through window and that II
was he whom she saw standing In the loor
the floor The finding OF n bloody rnr.
mrnt belonging TO Rollins and handker-
ehiei found In the room where Hurst was
snuraereu, marked ". r." are circum-
stances to which the police attach some
importance so'''e
Rollins worked for Nccco Eiseman.
and from Mt Necco's knowledge OF the
man ne thinks 1t must be case of mis-
taken identity.
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DIR. WURTH'S OPINION
OF the NEW DISCOVERY IN MED
ICINE.
a Remarkably Successful Remedy
Tor Dyspepsia, Indigestion and
stomach Troubles.

VI Wurth, in commenting on recent dis
coveries IN medicine, said; There Is none
when is certain to be so valuable and far
reaching In benefit as Stuart's Dyspepsia
tablets, the new stomach remedy: / say
Tar reaching because people little realize
now important a sound stomach and ,igor-
Gus digestion is TO every man, woman and
child,
indigestion is the starting point OF con-
sumption, heart disease, Biight's disease.
diabetes, nervous prostration, liver troubles
Why is this so2 Simply because every
nerve, muscle aad tissue In our bodies is
created and nourishod from the food we
eat II that food Is. by reason OF weak
stomach, compelled 10 lilo for hours a sour
iefmentlng mass OF half digested food n
poisons the blood and nervous system. ere
ates gas which disteuds the stomach ana
bowels, causing pressure on the heart
lungs ana other organs and seriously inn
Eeding their action
he says further, the point to direct at-
tenion Is NOT the nerves, nor heart. no.
lungs. nor kidneys, but the stomach. The
first cause o. all the mischief
The remedy TO use for Indigestion ana
weak siomachs is not some eathartic. but a
remedy which viii digest the food, Increase
me flow OF gastiie Juice. absorb the gasts
and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets win accom-
plish exactly this result In any case o.
siohiarn trouble, because these tablets are
composed OF tho digestive acids. asept,t,
pepsin, Golden Seal and Bismnth, pleasant
70 taste. and not being patent medicine
can be used by any one with perfect safety
! neueve Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets WIN
cure any FORM OF indigestion and stomach
trouble except cancer OF stomach
Fun size packages OF Stuart's Dyspepsl,
Iah'es are sold by druggists al 30 Gems
a rock on stomach diseases together wi,t,
thousands OF testimonials viii be sent bs
addressing Stuart Co. Marshall. Mich
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cRrrrExToN BOARD REoaGAN,zED
As the Result of the Coming Of sec-
Z rotary Chns. =. Morton.

4 rotary Chns. =. Morton.
| Charles S. Morton. secretary Of the Ma
| tional Florence Crittenton mission Of Wash.
ington. d. O.. has been In Houston Tor the
past two days. He spoke at the Critten-
ion mission Tuesday evening on rescu.
work. and Wednesday evening met with the
boari OF directors OF the Florence C.itien.
ton work OF Houston. II sas decided that
the work OF the mission aud the foipea
be separated. William Brudburn was Sc
locted TO take charge of slie mission and 10
call to his aid four others WITH whon 10
form a board Of directors Tor It's manage
mtnt.
8lr. \ g. Howell. |. s. Myer apd Rev.
Seth Ward were appointed IA committee to
form a new directory Tor the Fi0ron1e Crti-
gcpton home These gentlemen met yes
to-day morning ut the Office o. Mr. Howell
and the following were selusted Ter the
board OF directors, and have consented to
serve: i. $. Mypr. Rufus Cage. George
W. Heyer w. d. ZONES, A & Howell. L.
G. Crawford and H. i. Roberts,
AZ a meeting OF he directors held III
the afternoon for nerfecting organization Dy
the selection OF officers The following cid
GERS we're elected President. " b. Jones
vice president. l S. Myer, secretsry a q.
Howell; treasurer, G. W. Heyer. Mrs
Emma Yates was discontinued ~ ina,rcn,
There win be selected as an auxiliary
board seven ladies', ono from ga , church
denomination, 10 act as house furnishing
spiritual and other committees, ana VINO
VIII report to the board OF directors W
their regular meetings. IL is expected that
there VIII he a lady representative Of the
work IN every church in the ely. Steps
viii be taken immediately 10 secure ma
iron. and the work win 40 right on. The
mouse is convenient and all paid for and
the outlook Is for pr0speruus work among
this most neglected class motherless
pprlshing girls "
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THE zANcIes
At Bryan Hall

Perform some OF the most sensatlo,a,
feats A lady Is placed suspended on Two
chairs while in cataleptic condition, and
Two gentlemen from Out o. the audience
VIII stand on her with their whole weight.
And among the most unique fs.t,rns =,
zanoiz hypnotic performance are he cror ~,
Of siatnsry no forms With his subjects a,
ms suggestion the subject becomes Instsn'
'aneonsly rigid while performing luaicrons
antics or imaginary feats, and remains Ike
remarkable life-iike statues until he re-
stores them 70 animation. Madam zaneig
keeps the audience in canstant state y,
establishment by her exhibition Of menta,
seiegraphy. Thtre win only be three per-
iorrNanses In this eiiy--Fricay ami Satur-
Jay night and Saturday matinee.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

AZ the home of the brides parents at o
O'Clock p. "Wednesday, February l6, Roa
Seth Ward OF the First Methodist church
officiating, Miss Cassie Burkhart and Colo
mel w i. Thompson We're married.
Miss Burkhart is the daughter OF Judge
and Mrs w II. Burkhurt, Colonel Thomp
son Is prominent lawyer Of this city and
Well known throughout Texas.
The wedding was quite private, only the
near relatives of the contracting parties
being present Immediately after the cere-
mony Mr., and Mrs THOMPSON started on a
tour 10 the City of Mexico and intermediate
points.
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4 Henri l.arty.

very entoysbie affair was a hear,
psr'y'' sisen a, the home OF Miss Gertru,.e
saunders on Lyons avenue MONDAY even
reg, Miss Saunders. Miss Carrie I.everton
and Mr. Lee Tramnsei entertained ,he
guests IN charn:ing style. The house was
beautifully decorated with hearts. flowers
and eyersreens, After delightful music.
all unexpectedly TO the guests. the portieres
were quickly drawn back ana little j. G.
Abel. personasins Cupid, CARRIED in blu.
and white jcwe.ed drapery, burst ,hronsh
large ornamenied heart and iron, !
dainty berihboned hcort- shaped basket dis
tribnted half hearts with quaint irserin.
tons Each heart, being cut in hall. IRE.
sa%sad differently serrated edges ana sr,at
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ELINs' SOCIAL SESSION.
Lady Friends of the Members 10 lie
Entertained Tonight

Entertained Tonight
The members OF Houston lodge No. 1Sl
of tho Benevolent aud Protective Order of
Eiks VIII entertain their lady frlends With
a social session AZ the club rooms on the
sixth floor Of The Bins building tonight,
The rooms have been appropriately and
tastefully decorated and extensive arrange.
menis IN other directions have been made.
The german Will be danced in the large
hall fronting on Main street and han
quet Will be served during the evening.
The nfiair is in charge OF a oomni,tsee
composed OF w. W. Thomas, Geo, F. AZ
mold, Il c. Btake, George T. Timmins anu
o. G, Drew Jr
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RniilInr rcrnit.

The following building permits were is
sued yesterday from the office OF the city
engineer;
J, IL, Adair, addition To room. Webster
and Louisiana Streets 500.
Charles Keller estate, repairs TO fence.
Ashe aud Center streets So.
q. Duke Crawford, busy Sled, $40
SEQ.
7. IL. Seaman, repairs to wooden avn
Ing, lot 10, block Is, Main street, $40.
Joseph Binu, repairs ON San Felipe street.
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LAwLEssNEss IN ARKANSAS.

noting Resumed in Lonoke County.
sehooi Houses Being burned.
Little Rock Ark. February - pta,,
tpeen resumed in Lonoke county A NOR has
oeen az work for the past few nights in
rocked Creek township burning and other
Wise destroying property. Nearly every
ana other public property DESTROYED The
slana Jury OF Lonoke county, which has lust
adjourned, says in its report: 'l'''
we nave made special efforts to inyesti.
sate ana ferret out the depredations and mn
RACES committed against some Of the coloron
=, ,os,uents OF the town OF Lonoke but regret
s 70 STATE that orr efforts have been without
.nst,ar ana We are compelled to refer these
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For Recorder.

Mr. f. N. Gray announces this morning
as candidate for the democratic nomina-
ton for city recorder. subject
10 the day primaries. Mr. GRAY
Is newspaper man of experience
and has resided in the city for IL number
OF years. He is "A high minded. honorable
man. intelligent and broad and liberal in
makeup He would make a splendid Of
HfiaI
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A party OF excursionists from Illinois
consisting OF a. @ Bolen Of Decatur. iosai
agent for the American Land company: c.
7 Thatcher and T. C. Gasoway of peca.
VT :. .. shea Of panyilie and Bert Van
Horn Of La Place, compose party OF ex.
rursionists who are at the Hutob,ns ana
iIe mere prospecting. Several OF them Ara
Interested In the manufacture OF brick ana