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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21
CITY IN BRIEF.

Toy are ehoapat Ln'i1r lrug'.ors
nov
Old Nose. aut the best ,yllskias,
21l, tinri-ou Ave. t7.tl
Rigb Sebosi Boots just received al
tie Gayle Drug Store.
on Monday, The 26th, Judge BurforS
wa open court 81 Woodward.
In good times smoke Old Tinesd line
cirar-Mitetoa Bar, uarriso Ave.
In good times smoke ola Times dime
cirar.-Mistletoe Bar, Harrison Ave. /,
Have you seen that elegant line oi
stationery at Lille & Co.'s. cost sale
tor ten dass only2
an elegant line Of initial letter
-ea's, wsx, etc, jost received d. Lii
lies drug store.
Thursday AMI Friday evenings Of
this week. the Fair viii have their
grand millinery opening.
Re Fair and attend the millinery
opening Thursday and Friday even.
ing c! ,his week a. Lhc Fair
The largo cnlvolt recently pat In At
rcnth -traet and Noble avenue WAS
completely destroyed by The heavy
rains yesterdiy.
Miss McElroy vil. .nGer q selection
lu italian AUD Mise Harrison one In
French, Al the concert at the Firat ".
p. church Wodnesday evening. 81
Tho Disgist line ~ Pattern Hats 10
one display ever shown In OklahoiE a,
will be AZ tho Fair Thursday aud Fri
day evenings This week.
Lost--h navy blue double cape, Mon.
day night, between first NJ. f. church
and Third street on Harrison avenue.
Finder please leave AT LEADER Office
aud receive reward
All should attend the concert at the
FIRST Vi. Il. church Wednesday even
ing. Tho bost talent OF the city as
we'll a. some from abroad has been
secured. Admission 20 cents. 81
Mrs. r. W. Ramsay will sing at the
concert 20 be given at the M. T.. church
Wednesday evening She is one OF
Guthrie's most popular singers. You
cam t afford 10 miss it. 81
TELL Mother" Jennie Harris, as set
to music by Prof. Lehrer and dedicated
to the Oklahoma Rough Riders, will be
sung by Mr. o'Mera at the M. T.. church
concert Wednesday night. 9s-3t
OF the delegation which left for the
q A. r. encampment at Cincinnati the
following are visiting different places
ia the East Mr.. and Mrs. A. q. KesleI
are in st. Louis Mrs. c. f. Eisen-
sch midi is in Newport, KY; Mrs. T. II
Morris is in Cincinnati Mrs. Aszmus
ard Mrs +. Rogers are in Indiana
Mrs. Crocker is in Pittsburg, Pa, and
]. w. Ray Is in London, Ohio.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21
PERSONAL MENTION.

w d, johnson is here from Winfield
j A. GarliclS, of Memphis, Tenn, is
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Dyer are bacl,
rom Seward
County Clerk B. r. Means is here
rom saltwater.
Rev. and Mrs. L. II. Holt returned
today from Omaha.
{. b. Reder, the furniture man is in
Wichita on business.
Sergeant Paul Hunter left today for
Chandler via Shawnee,
Mrs +. S. Barde and children are
visiting in Kansas CITY.
Capt, $. A. Mann is down the road
looking after Fair business.
Mrs W. A. Frasier returned today
from trip through the north
DR.. s. A. Long is quite sick at his
residence, ON North First street.
Dave Mcclure was a through passen.
ger from Wichita to Oklahoma CITY on
the noon train.
Albert Thomas. son OF Marshal Heck
Thomas one of the rough riders, ar
rived home last night.
Frank and Harry overbay are enter
tanning their cousin, q. o. Davis,
newpaper man OF sigourney, lows.
Chas. i.aux, is back from Omaha
lie says that he had "A big time. ANY
time that he don't, its popcorn.
J. II HAvighost and family. win
this week, move into the city and oc
eupy their winter residence, corner
Of Oak and Noble.
Mrs. 5 Il. Harmon and daughters,
Misses Temp and laura, will leave 70
night for Fort Reno 70 pay farewell
70 Jake, son and brother.
j. y. Bali and Frank, will leave in
The morning for The Wichita fair.
they "ill secure additional attractions
Tor the Oklahoma state fair.
Paul Newman leit Mrs. Newman
.4iss Gertrude east when he returned
from Cincinnuti, where they will yisit
'riend-, returning 10 Guthrie bout
October lst.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

In the rules and regulation rdcpted
by the BOARD OF Education, section le
OF the rules 'or pupils. provides that
pupils who would become eligible
TO admission to the chart class before
the emo Of each term may be admi ted
at the beginning - each term. pro
vided, Tat no pupil be admitted to he
chart ASS sfter q SET nd week y
each eru Of SC .opl
|. y lr child ill become 81 years
lld before January ], 1899. IL eru -
admitted to the chart class row. Dut
rot affer W. & KS. j, = CAMPB J.,
Supt schools
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21
9HOorISG 4FFK4E

Tom Fuller and cantrell, two neigh
oora near Earlboro in the Seminole
country, got 70 shooting az each
other. IN which Mr. Fuller, it WAS
thought, was fatally shot Ten shots
"ere fred between the parties-six by
Fuller snd FOUR by Cantrell.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

New York, Sept 2O.-Three hundres
ana seventy-hye horses that belonged
TO hooseyelt's Rough Riders went under
the hammer today at prices ranging
from IS 10 s17. but averaging about SIC
Eight hundred more OF them viii be
sold tomorrow and Thursday The
salesnoOm was crowded when the sale
began. There were horses by hundre.la
nearly all bronchos. Many OF them ha
never been shod. The horses cost the
government about s66 each.
PERSONNEL HAS BEEN OFy-IcsAL.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21
First published in Daily Leader Sept
Liquor Notice.

To whom II Nav Concern
Notice Is hereby given that r. A. Thorn
ton has THIS dav hled his petition TO sell
az retail SpirituOus. Ninous and Malt liquors
IA Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma and
mat, unless objection be hled on or before
the sra day OF October, A. d., ls9s said pc
ton VIII be granted.
GJthrie, Okla. Septe mber, I6 1873
X EMMETT STEWART. County Clerk
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21
Frcursion 10 0aIresto,,

For trains leaving Guthrie at l1:l5
p. IN. September %, and at 1918 p. IN.
September %, the Santa Fe will sell
excursion tickets TO Galveston and re
turn for $3.50, good for return on any
train leaving Galveston up to and in
No. 6, leaving at 7:l5 a. m.
90. A. j. CoRK1Ns,
Agent
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

There will be a grand educationa'
program rendered at st. Paul AM f.
church, corner Villas and Elm, Septem
Der is, 1898. at o'clock p. m. Papers
will be read by some of the best talen,
in the city, solos and reel alton and a
song by the Novel; sisters. Rev. q.
w. Washington, pastor,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

oil NnnPp, ~ pro- ent yuest M
he federal Jtii, got gay yesterday nd
wss elin biny up the grating of his coll
hen his foot Tipped, causing him TO
All vith such force as 20 break his
right rm. Knapp crrried both arms
10 sling, caused by resistiny arrest
~ Deputy United ST ties Atrshal Var-
ren bennett. Of the Oso e country.
VINO found IL necessary To puncture
both OF hnEpp's arms with bullets be.
fore he would i've up.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21
GgBKIE TIED UP.
sheriff Frank Getkie FINALLY Stenmed ~,
Tide

Tide
Last night in the parlors OF the Cap
ital hotel Frank Gebkie, sheriff OF
Lineolu county, and Miss Lettie
Stream, Of Chandler, were married.
Mr.. Gebkie was resident of Guthrie
for = number OF years, until four years
Ago he went TO Lincoln county to live,
and was elected sheriff which Office he
has filed FOR two terms. He has a
hest OF fricuds who congratulate him
Sergeant Paul Hunter, Of Rough Rider
'aHe, acted as best man.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

Wagons loaded with King Cotton
aTs commirg 10 town with rush and
the great numbers Of buyers mako
bidding and competi zion lively.
Prieas. so The buyers informs the
LEApnR, era rulipg high.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

rh 1n'es Surg g. 81 Milosours Na
saws poW'tts 'd,,le Early Ris r. arr
The Jest pills he ever used In his iami
" during forty years OF housc'sl eEire.
They Cure constitution. sick headache
ar stomach and liver irou Dles. Small
n ttz- Ou yrra IN rosulls. J Wheel
or & Son.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21
ror Sale

For the next ten days lot n in block
81, in the neart OF the business thor.
oughfare Of the city, will he for sale
lower than apy property ever sold in
this c ty. Apply at the LEADER office
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

Ohas. " Rrewe, aud sister, Miss
May, leit Jhie afternoon for Garnet.
Kas., 'n re3nJnse u "a Telegram Au.
uouncing .he dea.h OF their urcle
Eli Marshall. The deceascd wss CIV
yours DID, and haC ncver urea married
He was "a man CI means.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

Thousands OF persons have been
cured OF piles by using De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t heals promptly and
cures Eczema and all skin diseases. II
gives immediate relief. j Wheeler &
Son
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

In Aondry evening, October 10, we
VII orgsnize clesses in Germrn. nro
Oscar Lehre 81 Oc the INSTRUCTOR.
he les ona i'll be OF one suG one-hai,
hours dur Ion, eud aeeh class IN
ha . lesso Is per week We viii
not org- nize classes o. loss than twelve
mem6ers. Tuition o. per month. Gall
,or particular. ~ Capital City Business
CJll ge. a.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

The dedication Of the Langston Uni.
Ferslty Will take place tomorrow at >
O'Clock. ooy. Barnes and the BOARD OF
regents VIII be there. On Frioay there
viii be a conference at the university.
papers viii be read on the progress Of
ene eoiored race. President Page has
Arrangec q program Tor both days.
which viii be very interesting.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

'oRTo HICo makes molnsees aqi Ja.
muica TAX $ the mollssos am makes
ID into rum. Who says Jsnnica Should
not b0 nnnnNed to the Uuited States.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

Over 1000 pounds Of pen and pencil
tablets we're received by Il b. Lille
& Co. short time ago. The largest
blet for nickel you ev ersaw
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL it
fails To cure. csc. The genuine has
l.. Is. Q. on each tablet
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

There will be conc .rt al the Nj A
N T. church on Wednesday evening 81
TINS week under the auspices OF the
Ladies Social Union. Miss Adele Nc
Elroy, Of Humboldt. Kas.. and Miss
Gertrude Harrison. II Washington. n
~! assisted oy Mrs. r. w. Ramsay,
silss Zoe hlmball and others. will rem
uer the program No lover OF music
can shord 10 miss this treat Admis.
sion 20 cents. al
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

Professor Hoag, OF the Bu siness Col
lege, will reeite at he concert Wednes
day night az
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

When You are out OF sorts feel tired Ian
guild and dull YOU need Hood Sarsaparilla
IL VIII brace ysu up, and give you strength
aud ENERGY. vigOr and vitality.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

Mr.. and Mrs C. Bryson, of Evans.
willie, entertain friends the occasion
being their 35th marriage anniversary
Refreshments were served
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

Rob Moore, OF Lafayette, Ind. says
That for constipation he has found De
Wits Liltls Early Ri-ers to be perfect.
They nover gripe. Try them Tor
r,omach and liver troubles. ]. Wheel.
er & Sou.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

Hoods PHi. are the best family cathartic
and liver tonic Gentld, reliable, sure.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

Win your battles against disease hy
citing promptly. one Minute Cough
Cure produces immediate results
When taken early IL prevents con.
sumption. And in later stages 1t far
n shes prompt relief. j. Wheeler 8
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

host-A Havy blue care, on Sunday
niEht, between First VI T.. church aud
Third street, on Harrison avenue. Th,
finder Will please leave 4. at Leader
Office and receive reward.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

j. p. BAH and Frank, will leave in
The morning for The Wichita fair.
They "ill secure additional attractions
!or Tho Qklnhona AtaLe lair.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

Mrs. 5 Il. Harmon and daughters,
Misses Temp and Laura, will leave 20.
night for Fort Reno 20 pay d farewell
10 Jake, son and brother.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-21

'aul Newman Left Mrs. Newman and
Ass Gertrude east when he returned
from Cineinnrti, where they will visit
'rlend-, returning 10 Guthrie About
G etober Isl.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-21
II. AND i. ASSOCIATIONS.
Call for Meeting for n state Dr.
EunixntiOO.

Call for Meeting for state Dr.
SunixnttOO.
To the Officers, Directors and Members OF
Local Building and Loan Associations of
Texas.
Austin, Texas, February 19.-The time
has arrived when organization is tho me-
cessity of the day, for the purpose Of pro-
tecdon and advancement OF methods.
Many OF our sister States have been well
organized into strong active State leagues
Of local building and loan associations,
whose objects are to secure favorable leg
islation for mutual protection and foster
ing and advancing the cause OF building
and loan associations within their State
boundaries.
With this object in view and with the
hearty support and Endorsement of our 10
cal board, | desire to issue "A call for a
meeting OF directors and members Of the
various associations as chartered under
the laws OF the State of Texas, said meci-
ing to be held Tuesday, "Wednesday and
Thursday, being May 10, IL and II, at
Austin. Texas. for the purpose OF organic
ing a State league of local building and
loan associations OF Texas, and the trans
action of such other business as may reg
ularly come before them.
In order TO make the movement a success
1t Is earnestly desired and hoped that
every association Will send at least one
delegate and as many more OF It's directors
and members as possible.
Reduced rates VIII be secured on all the
railroads, and everything possible for the
comfort and pleasure or the attending
delegates will be looked after by the oiii-
zens of Austin.
We hope tc enlist al the very outset the
support and encouragement OF our State
officials and representatives and senator's
of the legislature.
Let every bonrd of directors throughout
the great State of Texas take up this mat
ter at once. and provide for big repre-
sentation. We want several hundred dele
gates present.
Each association at as early date as
possible. Is requested to send In a list OF
asked TO bring properly certified Gre
dentials so that all in attendance can be
properly enrolled. Pkase advise the un-
dersgned OF the receipt OF this call and
the action taken thereon by your soca-
lion. Respectfully, william G. Bell
We, the officers and directors of our
Local Building and Loan association,
heartily concur in the above call and
promise our hearty support in making the
meeting success.
DR.. VI. A. Taylor, capitalist, president;
A. Leitnaker. vice president A. and N. W
X. r., vice president: o. ID. Parker. man
ager Western Union Telegraph company,
vice president: DR., H. p. Wilmot. presi
dent Austin National bank, treasurer;
William G.. Bell merchandise broker. sec
rotary: d. w. Doom. attorney Francis
Fischer. contractor; Geo. w. mcdonnell.
publisher; officers and board OF directors
p. b. & L. association, Austin. Texas.
Address William G.. Bell, Austin. Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-21
VISITED GALVESTON.
FIVE THOUSAND PEOPLE DRAWN
ny THE wARsHlrs.
Many Were Unable 10 MIKE the In.
specttUn of the RlR Vessels.
Houston Well Represented.

Galveston. Texas, February 2o.--This
was a record breaking day in the number
Of persons who visited the baitlcships now
in Galveston harbor People were here
from all parts OF the State and conscrva
tive estimates place the number OF stlsn-.
gers here at 5000. The wharf at Tho fact
of fremont street was crowded all day
and many We're taken out who were not
permitted TO board the ships, y brisk
north wind made the bay choppy and rough
but the large crowds We're handled without
single accident. The main line Santa l,c
brought n heavy train OF excursionists. but
Houston furnished larger delegation imam
any other one town.
On Tuesday there will be a grand parade,
i'll which tho marines from the battlesnips
viii take part. That viii close tho week.
programme and on "Wednesday tho big
boats VIII steam out of the harbor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-21

city government. hut the rapid strides
taken BY the town within the past six years
demands the change. The proposition haa
warm advocates and bitter opponents The
pros point to the had sanitary condition Of
the city. the great lack OF street. alley and
sidewalk regulations, drainage. etc. They
are truthful assertions. as is confessed bv
ali, and are strong arguments from every
point OF view--bcsides ready capital awaits
Investment to secure water works protection
asainst fire. Progressive men able and
willing. take advanced grounds on these
lines. On the other hand. the opponents
argue that the county's heavy indebted
ness, property assessed to its full value.
Will render the corporation government
burden. though they do not deny the ad-
vantages OF an No TO date city govern
nent. Major win kincheloe is circulate
ing a petition for siEncrs. asking tho couu-
~ judge TO order an election.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-21
RECEPTIONS AT MANOR.
Two Delightful Evenings spent by
Young People.

Manor, Texas, February 19,--Last Mon
day evening the Wheeler mansion was the
scene OF The most brilliant society event
OF the season reception In the form OF
n ST. Valentine party was given by the
Misses Wheeler in honor OF the Manor Lii
eraiy club. The decorations were beau
tiful Eyergrcens In the form OF arches and
mistletoe bowers, hearts OF all kinds ana
Japanese lanterns. parasols. etc. pfoiuc
q pleasing effect greatly admired The.
flowers, brought from Austin for the Oc;D-
sion, were handsome and costly. The sweet
violet, the flower OF the evening, ~as
abunaantly scattered, unselfishiy contrib-
uting TO the beauty aud fragrance OF the
surroundings. The guests were received
and conducted to the paIlor BY Mrs Lucille
Manor, who ore handsome gown OF black
satin. real lace trimmings. diamond ornn-
ncnts The main feature OF the entertain
ment was valentine CoDtest.' which
proved exceedingly amusing.
Tho supper was pronounced nit for the
GODS and the delicious cream and great
variety OF cakes we're OF the choicest. Niles
Wheeler. who is charming hostess, woe
u most becoming costume OF blue SIX. chif-
fon oyerdress. natural flowers diamonds
and pearls The Misses Wheeler were as
sisted by Misses Crockett, Manor. Watson.
Darlington arr Koppcri Hesdames John
Gill Wheeler. James W. Davis and Jack r.
Johna.
One Of the popular society leaders. Or.
n. Is. Fields. assisted by Mesdames WI
linn y. Ialney and Sam j. Levy. royalty
entertained the Whist club Mt his bachelor
quarters last Wednesday evening,
The parlor WAS beautifully decorated IN
dollhouse plants. cYergrenns aud carnations,
After two houTs exciting contest at pro-
sregsivs fuehre. In which Miss Richly Of
Austin secured first prize and Mr.. Went
land first gentleman prize and Mrs Wat
son the consolation prize, The gncsts re-
paired 10 the dIiArg rocfu. where an e1e-
CANT supper was spread. DR. Fields and his
assistants were charming entertainers. and
afforded their guests delightful evening.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-21
4 sham Rattle ut baylor.

Waco, Texas, February 1D.-DurIng the patt
week the dri grounds of the Baylor cadets
have presented scene OF activity and life
caused by orders OF commandant j. A. Enl-
cry 10 prepare everything for having the iirgt
sham battle OF the session on ncxt Tucsdny
at o'clock. Najor Carroll. together with Cap
tains iIsrgroye aud Griminett. have kept the
battalion OF Infantry busy at work during the
drill days preparing and rehoarsing thu dir
ferent Hanks and movements OF the battle
Just az II will take place IA the presence Of
used in burning government powder pretty
freely. and everything was made lively around
tho university community for twenty min
ufeg
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-21
rs POLITICAL MATTERS.
.,.c. Guard for the State COM
mittee Meeting.
Ire SAYS THE POST WAS RIGHT,
L.ertly quoted Him as to the Test
That He Will Propose for
Adoption.

mas. Texas. February 20.--The ad-
y guard Of the hosts who will attend
meeting OF the State democratic execu-
committee Tuesday arrived tonight.
me those present are: Chairman j. w.
! Secretary A. M. Kennedy and w.
peery OF Mexia. Captain James G.uitfy
Corsicana, Colonel s.. r. Moss OF Cle-
se 7. Nj. Campbells OF Palestine. l..
standifer of Denison, w. r. Ramsey
cqeburne, and many others.
sat the attendance will be unusually
and the interest in the result very
Snse is an assured fact.
hartman Blake said tonight: "The Post
oday contained the sense OF the test the
kmIttee will adopt. All those who
ucwiedge the Chicago platform as the
rrme party law and promise to support
PARTY nominees will be admitted into
PRIMARIES" g.e
Lptain Garitty. leader of the Navarro
bty silver democrats, said: "lberc is
Mig for tho committee to do but adopt
liberal test 1t is democratic precc-
u
oyernor Hogg, Railroad Commissioner
son AIayfield, Private Secretary to Gov
br Culberson Madden, Mr.. Mclean,
d Commissioner A. j. Baker and 9TH
came in from Austin tonight. Gov
br Hogg goes to Mineola in the morn
hree members OF tho State committee
| here They are H. L. Ellis of Groes-
kk, j. w. Hill Of San Angelo. and
BIDS Hogan of Waco.
h, Ellis favors the Blake test. Messrs.
! and Hogan favor rigid test.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-21

A Statement by the Committee oil
Ex.Cadets.
AN APPEAL FOR a WORTHY CAUSE
Addressed Not Only to Former stu
dents, hut To Every Patriotic
SON OF Texas.

College Station. Texas, February te.-
Inc cx-cadets OF the Agricultural and
Mechanical college OF Texas, as expression
OF their appreciation of tho great work ac-
complished by General l.. s. Ross In the
upbuilding and establishment on a Arm
basis OF great Institution for the cduca-
tion OF the young men OF Texas. have do
cided TO erect monument on the college
campus 10 honor the memory OF him they
loved so we'll. and to impress his life his
tory upon other students who VIII in after
Years partake OF tho benefit of his arduous
labors &
An earnest appeal is made to every OK
cadet OF the Agricultural and Mechanical
college; TO every citizen or the State of
Texas who reveres the memory OF General
Ross; to every ex-Confederate that honors
the name OF one of the knightliest. most
chivalrous spirits that ever drew sword in
defense of home and country.
The best years OF his life werc given 10
tho education of the youth OF the State he
loved 80 we'll. and IL is appropriate that
the example of his life should be constant
ly before tho young men of Texas This
can not more fitting,y be accomplished than
by the erection of a monument on the coll
lege campus. where the ripper years OF his
ilmstrious lifo We're spent.
Those wishing TO forward this movement
should send contributions to members of
the executive committee;
w. b. Philpott. chairman, College Sta
ton.
G. G. Todd. secretary. College Station.
II. A. Reichardt treasurer Houston
T. II. Franklin. Houston.
G.. IL. Rhodes, Bryan.