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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
THE VETERANS At BEEVlLLE.
Officers Mere Elected snd the Asso.
ciatioa Adjourncds
LARGER APPROPRIATION IS WAIVED


Beevillc. Texas, February sa.--~After some
minor business at tho morning session OF
Green's Brigade association, the following
officers were elected w, A. n. Cornitius.
president; Captain John I. woffcrd. first
vice president, A. G. Field. second vics
president; u. u. Hardeman, third vlcs
president; Tom Collins. fourth vice prcst.
dent; II. o. Tarris. treasurer; o. T. Holt
orator for next meeting: Bin Shaw. 10 re
spond 10 tho address Of welcome at next
meeting,
The association was then invited by Mist
Ruby Gardner TO meet next year At Brcn'
ham. which place was selected unani-
mously.
Report OF committee on memorials was
read by w. r. Laughter. Speeches on
the death OF members reported bv the COM
mttee were made by Captain Nix. Editor
John Rankin and Captain To mCoiilns,
A resolution TO change the date OF meet
ing TO March IS was killed. Tclesram'
Of kindly greeting from CAPTAIN u. A. II
Walton OF Alpine and CAPTAIN McSuity o.
Austin were read by the secretary.
a committee was appointed TO Try anc
locate somo OF the guns OF the famous Va
Ntiht rbatNNiN WIN its'NS theh' 'VaaANe W.
the association,
Pictures OF Lee and his two sons wers
presented To General Hardeman aud to the
Hardeman Body Guard OF Victoria
a resolution was introduced nv Jndg,
w. II. Smith. calling on the legislature
for a larger appropriation for the home.
He made a stirring address In favor o'
it's adoption and 1t carried unanimously.
The orator of tho occasion WAS then In
trodnced and made n maTnihccpt address.
The meeting thon adjourned and the
ladies OF Boeville took charge OF old vet
Grams and their visiting friends and gave
them the most rumptuors banquet ever
spread in Becsiile.
The afternoon session consumed Cnly
about two hours and was taken no bv thu
reading of report of committee on resolu-
hons and speeches by w. +. Laughter aud
Major w. S, Fly
After the association had adjourned a
chapter OF Daughters OF the Confectionery
WAS Organized with tine following officers.
Mrs. q. NJ Fizer, president; Mrs. W. s.
Dugat, FIRST vice PRESIDENT Mrs. l.. Il,
Randall. second vice president; Mrs. J. w
Flournoy. treasurer; Miss Mabel Peters
secretary. Mrs. Matte Mussett. historian,
and Mrs. A. G.. Jones' custodian.
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BEAUMONT BUDGET.
Al RaiIrond Extension Is II Probabii-
itN. II Is believed.

tty, ~ ~ DcftcNeus
Beaumont Texas. February 23.-Tbe
Dorcas society scored a magnificent success
with their grand fancy dress ball at the
opera house last night, and Melted quite
sum OF money which viii be donated to
charity.
The c. w. Georgs Manufacturing COM
pany of this city has secured the contract
for making the sash doors and blinds LOT
the new schoo! building TO be erected IN
Houston This company VIII furnish seouo
worth of material for the building
John H. Kirby. vice president and gen
eral manager of the Gulf. Beaumont ana
Kansas City railroad. went TO silspee.
haadouarters of the Texas Pine Land as
sociMiop. this morning He returned THIS
afternoon and tonight left for New iorh
postcn and other large Eastern cities, Mi,
Kirby's trim East is doubtless in the IN
terest NJ an extension OF the Gulf. Beau
mont and Kansas City either 10 Lufkin or
Marshal ,o,,-
a few flags and the observation OF hoii-
dav hours nv the bank and postofIlce were
nc only Washington birthday iemonstra :
tions noticeable In this city today. This
aftcrnoon tile Beaumont Light Guards DON
nrd their uniforms, proceeded to the su-
burbg and practIced shooting, preparatory
~ doing effective service IN the war win
Spain, aud pupils OF he Souihend scnooi
rendered a patriotic programme az guy
school house. Tonight the local CAMP
Woodmen OF the World gave an entertain
ment al the opera house commemorative
~ Inc birth OF 1.-THE father OF his coun-
= o.
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THE FEMININE OBSERVER.

Some people are only sorry once, and
that - for all time.
How many of us will go in for honest
denial during Lent
The February birthstone Is the amethyst.
II signifies sincerity.
Among ParIsian lingerie some exquisite
night caps are shown
Have faith in yourself II you wish tho
world TO believe In you
Is 1t blessing or an affliction 10 have q
very afieetiouate dsposition2
Many woman spends the day. and moth
Ing else. when she Is out shopping.
The silk that does not rustic Is deemed
the correct style for the newest petit
coats.
The woman with shabby shoes Is the QUE
who generaljy raises her gown tue highest
on rainy days.
The woman never blessed with babies
always knows tho mort about the correct
way to bring them up.
A man must be awfuliy In love who sin
ccrely thinks a woman pretty when she ~
having her hair wnshed.
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pi.hop Gnrrct.,. views.

penison. Texas February 2i.-Bishor
Garrett. d. D.. LII ID. preached to an
immense audience at the Episcopal church
Sunday. The bishop. In the course OF his
remarks. was very severe on revivalists.
and said they were productive OF more
harm than sood. There were no genuine
conversions, AMI that the called con-
verted had 10 he renewed IN the f,tith at
least once year. He also thought the
public school system Of America was faulty.
insomuch as moral teachings were lost sight
Of In intellectual training.
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SOLD hy Receiver.

I Colmesneil. Texas. February 22,--At
woodville yesterday noon David Russell,
receiver, sold at public outcry To the high
est bidder, the effects OF the Nebraska
Lumber company. The property was bid
In by George NJ. DIZZY y son. and other
mortgage creditors for their claims which
aggregated about S27o0. 1t is understood
that thc purchasers are negotiating ar
rangements for the rebuilding OF the mill,
and tho early operation OF the plant 1t
VIII be: remembered that the mills We're
burned last summer, causing the iusolv-
ency OF the company, which led to the
'receiyership, and on To the sale OF yester-
lAy
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Waco, Texas. February 2l,-H 7. sta'h
filed suit against the ST. Louis Southwest
ern Railway company today for $1,000 dam
ages. Plaintiff alleges that he vas engased
10 solicit advertising for a folder 20 ~
distributed by the defendant ana ma. WIN
fcndant the latter caused 10 be published a
cerd regulating the contract and leaving
nlaintiff without any means Of securing re-
muneration for what he had done, Plain,lh
asks for damages for defamation and ior
actual losses By reason OF the refusal 81 the
defendant 10 carry out the contract.
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J = c g 81 F5i LADIES.

gray finish, with sterling silver nountinEs.
are In high favor.
The latcst and most durable chntclnina
bags are Of real rhinoceros hide. These are
entirely new feathers aud are very rough
and uneven, resembling alligator skin
They are durable and yet handsome wlthal.
A oheruba head plays . prominent part
In the designs for the silver mountnEs OF
tho latest spring belt buckles.
bicycle nccessaire OF brown hide.
crushed ntoroeco, polished crocodile or pig
akin viii be greatly IN demand by the fair
hIcyolenne this summer. u contains card
case of leather to match, scent bottle, PIN
cushion and n space for II handtcrch OF.
In the more elaborate oncr tiny watrh
and q circular mirror are fastened on the
outside
Photograph frames and calendars ~
black morocco. with silver cornefa, ara,
very eflectiVp
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!. n. JoYNns, FUNERAL.
Was Distin9utshed for Gallantry in
Action at Shilola.

Was Distin9utshed for Gnllantry In
Action 1t shiloh.
Rockdale, Texas. February 22.-There
died at St. Joseph's inhrmary in the city
OF Houston on Saturday morning last.
Major jefferson r. Joynes. who was raised
to distinction in the Confederate service
through sallantry on the field OF shiloh.
and who had many friends in Texas. His
devoted sister, Mrs. ]. S. Norton OF Aus
tin, aud other sisters and brothers of his
We're not informed of his condition until
life's battle was over. His remains were
brought here and Inferred by the side OF
his father in the city cemetery. The gem
tie and generous ministrations of the
sisters at the infirmary touched chord OF
gratitude in the hearts OF the relatives
OF Major Joynes deep and permanent. and
his comrades in arms will also feel deep
sense OF gratitude 10 all who befriended
HIN, s59
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sheriff. and Evaps.

Greenvile, Texas February 22.--Judge
j. S. Sheriff. and Hon. b. @. Evans went
over to Dallas yesterday afternoon TO be
present at the meeting Of the State en-
ecu,ive committee and exchange greetings
with friends from over the State. Judge
Sheriff. Is chairman OF the county exec
utiye committee, and as such, aside from
his prominence throughout the State. his
presence will no doubt be appreciated by
the members OF the Slate committee.
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SMALLPOX Ar c0Lumpus.
Another Case Reported by the
leultl OFFICER.

Health OFFICER.
Columbus. Texas, February 22.--Dr. r.
II. Harrison. Jr., who has been engaged by
the commissioners OF the county to treat
the patients who have smallpox. has not
felt warranted before today 10 assert that
a new case has developed. The case of
Charles Kerr, Jr, has now developed suf-
ficIently 10 warrant such a diagnosis, and
he has reported him TO the mayor of tho
city. In compliance with tho city's ordi-
nances. Mrs Arthur Gardner. Mr.. Sam
X Gardner and Oracle Kerl, all in the
same house. where all the cases been. are
now having preliminary symptoms, and
are looked upon as suspicious William
Sherrington. who insisted on taking d
part in the burial OF Katie kerl, his niece.
is quarantined at his home.
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DANGER IN SODA.
serious Results sometimes Follow
It's Excessive Use.

serious Results Sometimes Follow
It's Excessive Use.
Common soda is all right in It's place and
Indispensable in the kitchen and for cook
ing and washing purposes. but IL was never
intended for medicine, and people who
use II as such viii some day regret II.
We refer TO the common use OF soda 70
relieve heartburn or sour stomach.
habit which thousands OF people practice
almost daily, and one which Ia frauyht
with danger; moreover the ,oda only gives
temporary relief and in the end the stoln-'
ach trouble gets worse and worse.
The coda acts AS a mechanical irrltalt 20
the walls OF the stomach and bowels and
cases are on record where IL accumulated
In the intestines, causing death by th-
Illumination or peritonitis
Or. HarlandsoD recommends AZ the safest
and surest cure for sour stomach tacid dys-
pepsia) an excellent preparation sold by
druggists under the name Of Stuart'a Dys-
ropsia Tablets These tablets are large 20
grain iozenges. very pleasant 10 taste and
contain tho natural aoids. peptones and
digestive elements essential 10 good diges-
tion. and when taken after meals they di-
goal the food perfectly and promptly before
IL has time 70 fermcnt, sour and poison the
blood and nervous system
DR. Wuerth states that he Invariably uses
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets IN all cases u
stomach arrangements and finds them q
certain cure not only for sour stomach.
but by promptly digesting the food they
create healthy appetite. Increase fesh sld
strengthen the action Of the heart and
liver They are not a eathartic. but intend
ed only for stomach diseases and weakness
and VIII be found reliable In any stomsch
trouble except cancer Of the stomach. All
druggists sell Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
ut 30 cents per package.
little book describing all forms ol
stomach weakness and their curs mailed
| free BY addressing the Stuart Company Of
| Marsaall, Mich.
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Discovered Mexican silver wine.

ri Paso. Texas, February al. r. Sim
mons arrived hero last night from Casa
Grandc. In the State OF Chihuahua, Mexico,
with several hundred pounds of silver ore
which assayed Sa2 ounces to the ton. The ore
IS taken from vein which he discovered
February last, forty-h2e milee southwest OF
Casa Gfande. in the Sierra nadre mountains
SnmonD until six weeks ago was employed MS
an engineer on the Louisville and Nashville
railway and went TO the Sierra Madro TO hunt
and regain his health, He left today Tor st!
Louis. where hts family reside. to visit them
and purchase some necessary machinery
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NATuRE MEANT TT.
when Nnture Put Iron into Our
Blood, She Meant II.

when Nnture Put Iron into Our
Blood, She Meant II.
She didn't do 1t for fun. 1t wasn't an ac-
cident
our bodies need iron or we would never
find 1t in the blood. in the gastric JUICE III
the chyle, in the lymph, in the Bile IN the
piement of the eye, in the milk ana N
other natural secretions of the body.
What Is the iron for? 1t is for strength.
II is "A food 1t Is necessary LOT certain
processes OF living.
The want OF it makes US SICK.
How can we tell the want OF IL
Paleness is a sign. Weakness, thihhess'
general debility. depression, nervousness
rheumatism, chills, ague ana TACK OF ani-
bition and vitality.
All these mean the want OF IRON.
peonIe who are always ailing, who eaten
cold and other diseases easily, Who suhei
from aches and pains, who are too weae 10
work and too depressed TO ENJOY me-
such people need iron. Do you!
Many remedies for all THESE HIS oo s.... =
drups and minerals that are never Iouno
IN he body unless put there. Can they 20
naturaly .,,t, :;
predients which nature uses nerscn IN
building up the body IL, .,,,a,n.
You wouldn't patch up an iron building
pr Harter's Iron Tonic puts iron IN
your blood. Iron in the form most easily
i,sed. DR. Harter's Iron Tonic buiias you
I'm and makes you strong as iron.
II has been used by. and has p,ongal
bsaItb 10 thousands. A letter received from
rne OF the most prominent men in ONO,
Hon. j. W. Cruskztsank Of Troy, ex-elerk ..
,he supreme court of Ohio, Will serve as an
example. He says: on
For he benefit OF other sufferers ! con-
s,der ii my duty TO speak OF Dr. Hartsr
Iron Tonic. Ny wife was an invalid lsr
several years. had lost nearly all vita,ily
he could not eat and was reduced IN ne !,
70 an alarming extent. All medicines iaiieo
~ give relief until we tried ~. Hsrtfts
lion Tonic, which restored her usual nsalsn
and strengthen in I very short time, Woras
can not express our appreciation OF inls
valuable remedy. II is certainly wohae'
and worthy az place In every home
sold everywhere. 1,.ar
san,nle desc Of Or, Harter's Listie Liver
p,,,s and Book OF Dreams mailed tree
'nddrsss HARTER. Dayton. Ohio
nr Harter's Little Liver Pills DO the
business.
- 80
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In the county clerks office yesterday W.
o. Foote, the well known Texas turfman. en-
tered suit against the Texas Coast Fair az
ISOLATION for claim of siss for premiums
awarded at tho Dickinson races In November
1896. by his horses. Governor Strong ID.
Clay Aldoret Rilmn. Ozone, Hhod Fencor,
lone Curry and Kansas are the horses which
plaintiff claims were entered In the races. ac-
cordng TO the rules of the American Trot-
ting association, and won races and premiums
which were never paid.
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switch. Engine No. 80 was badly damaged
The engineer escaped unhurt; the ntenssn
sustained a Few bruises 40 ono else hurt
The engine tender and mail car left the
main track and trucks OF tho engine fall
Ing upon main track and tender across the
side track, causing a delay Of three hours
TO trahtc. The wreckcr Is at work this
morning and will probably have wreck up
bv this evening
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GnlIant Service ncrardcd.

Rockdale, Texas. February 22.--Colonel
w. b. Woody of this city has recently re-
ceiyed his commission as aide de camp
on the staff of General John B. Gordon,
the mako up OF which is both comprehen-
sive and artistic. While but boy when
the civil war began Colonel Woody dis
tinguished himself highly In the execution
of several most dangerous missions of I'M
portance, which are distinctly remembered
by those who were in authority over him,
Colonel Woody exhibits his commission
with modest pride to his friends and It
will be preserved as an heir-loom in his
family.
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found she was IN company With porro ~.
Eeu. i was asccrtaircd that the girl hal
oeei tue victim OF a criminal assault
hcrro was arrested on the charge Of cutraging
neiehborhood. but the prisoner was safely
lodged In Jail
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Accident 10 cripp1e.

Greenviile. Texas, February 22,-Mrs-
Scott had the misfortune to fall last night
and break her thigh and in consequence
of the injury is reported in serious con-
dition. She is a cripple from partial par
alysis, and in moving about the room lost
her balance and fell, striking in such
position as to fracture the thigh bone near
%ta ,,pper mint
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M6H-kaase

Hsstens the recovery Of coTvsiescents7-
builds flesh and blood gives new nerve
force Malt Murine Is prepared by the
famous Anheuser Busch Brewing Assn,
which fact guarantees the purity excel
ence an6 merit claimed for II
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A Cnftinu AMrnx.

Buckholts. Texas. February 2e.-A difficulty
occurred yesterday evening near Joe Kenne-
dye, two miles In the country, in which
C!eui Loftin received knife wound scfoss
the stomach, about three inches Ions prs.
Moore and Lyons dressed the wound and re-
port tleir patient resting easy, Young Dock
cry, youth OF AZ years. COVE himself up 10
ptputy Sheriff Cummings and Was taken to
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K,IIrd whIle Hunting.

Corpus Christi Texas, February "a
While hunting near the oso, about ten
miles south of here, Sunday evening a
Mexican named Guadalupe Adriano was ac-
cidently shot with a muzale- loading shot
gun in the leg. from which he died sew
eral hours later, having bled to death
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Another Rich strike Renorted.

Dawson, ~ W. r., February IL. Via San
Francisco, February 2i.--News has reached
here OF rich strike on American creek, 1870
miles down the Yukon river. Tonight SOW
enty-fiy men left Dawson for the rev dig
glpgs. which are Oh American soil. 80 miles
across the boundary line.
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Brenl,am Briefs.

Brenham, Texas, February 22.-Miss
Rosa williams entertained pleasant party
of friends Monday evening complimentary
to Mr.. b. H. Griffin.
The BRENNAN Athletic club celebrated
George Wsshington's birthday with a hop
at their hall this evening.
The BRENNAN field artillery had an i'm
portant meeting tonight.
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Luiine. Texas, Februgry q = While
drawing bucket OF water from deep
well near otiine yesterday Henry John
sop was jerked into the well BY the chain
breaking. His neck, arm ana leg were
funeral took place today
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MANAGES FROM FIRE.

In the county court T.. L. Dick has entered
suit against the Galveston, La Porto and
Houston Railway company and its receivers
for ss75 damages. Petitioner alleges the de-
struction of the following property by fire.
caused by careless operation OF Defendants
locomotives on July II, 1897; Five and one.
half aores OF growing cotton, $50, fvo acres
of grass, 5000; 100 cedar fence posts, s22 and
twenty-five shade trees, $3.50, located on land
owned by plaintiff in Galveston county, ad-
Joining tracks OF said defendant company.
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LEATHER NOVELTIES.

Fashions in Card Gases and Fancies
~ peck etbOOks,
Lizard skin is quite passe.
AS Is also horned alligator.
Mexican carved or stamped leather .
the newest Of the new
Women with quiet taste always prefer
black seal. no matter what the rage 81
fashion.
,rhe Geld OF choice among pocketbooks.
belts card eases and ohatelaine bags was
never 80 wide.
pocketbooks and card cases OF black
and gray blue monkey skin. with French
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Lake Charles IN, February ala lire at
the lumber mills Of Lock. Moore 4 Co.. four
miles from this city. yesterday afternoon.
resulted in the total destruction OF one OF
the tlirec dry ldns. valued At $500 The
loss is frlly covered b. insurance.
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A Mexican Killed

Taylor. Texas. February 22-News was re-
coived here this morning of the killing o, a
Mexican on RohRl's rRnrIl. about eight niles
from Taylor. II ls stated that the Mexican
was AcurjshDg a PISTOL OH the front porch of
when the latter shot the Mexican, killing
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THE pUTrEnFLy.

The gown is made Of accordion plated
white organdie. trimmed with numerous
butterflies OF crepe paper. These are fast
ened on with naring wings. The waist rs
composed Of two large butterflies and the
sleeves are lightly caught tp With them.
For head piece the butterfly wears
butterfly wings OF paper with antehpae
Of Gold wire studs in the top OF her eollfure.
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The Ncwcst Finger Rings.

Fashionable rings arc formed Of natal
stones, including zarcoris, emeralds and
sapphires, enciruting the fingers and speii-
ing the Greek word yes" meaning may
est thou live" In stones Of lees value u
can BIO duplicated with zonociiiorttes, es.
sopites and snrdonicx The Greek act"
meaning forever eternity" II indicated
with an nlexandrite. an emerald aud an
jndioolltc All the familiar talismansc wofds
epelt in gems yarlously set are aupiic tteu
IN semi precious stones having less vAirS
but somewhat The same COLOR aud pro-
critics. untii brought face to face with the
myriad eolorcd gems and the novel ways
OF bringing out their beauties one does not
realize tho wealth Of material now ut tho
command 81 the Joweier. In the mnhh
OF prizes aud enblems for special events
for colleges. hnrse races or, regattas. ~
racing, yachting or other individual colors
can be faithfully stimulated In coiored
gems Without resorting to enamel or other
cumpOsition.
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ono Killed. ono FatnlIy Wounded

Reagan, Texas, February 22.-H. n. De-
walt was killed and Boise Dewalt fatally
wounded with a pistol two miles cast OF
here today about 10 o'clock. One bullet
entered Boise Dewalt on the left side
above the hip. One shot went into II. N.
Dewalt above the left nipple straight TO
the heart causing instant death.
Justice Byles held an inquest this even
ing. Jesse Kelly surrendered Immediately.
All white and highly respected.
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cannon Hall Wrecked.

Kilgore. Texas. February 22.-Trsin No.
south. known az the Cannon Ball, was
wrecked al this place YESTERDAY evening
at $40 Q. M. from some defect in the