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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-14
NEGROES SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
ono OF Them Dead and Two Others
Seriously wounded.

one OF Them Dead and Two other,
seriously Wounded.
orange, Texas, August fs.--This morn.
ing about l o'clock a perfect fusilade OF
shots was heard in the northeastern part
OF the city, many citizens being awakened
from their slumbers by the terrible dir
that lasted for few moments. Soon
afterwards messengers notified the of.
ficers that tragedy had been enacted the
scene being negro gambling house situat.
ed on the edge of the river marsh The
house is in an isolated spot surrounded
by brush and trees and negroes have heen
In the habit of congregating there TO
gamble There were about twenty in this
house at the time mentioned, when sud
denly shot rang out from the brush
near the building, then another followed
by perfect fusilade, as the negroes
stampeded for the door and windows.
As they tumbled out shots were being
fired into the crowd, the result being thai
Fred Holston. Dee Geter and Nose Roe
We're all shot in the back Holston fell
Just in front OF the door, but the others
continued their flight. The ~ oes scatter
ing IN every direction Some OF them
returned when they heard Holston groan-
ing and carried him to the nearest house
and summoned q physician to examine his
wounds. A Winchester ball was found
to have entered his back and lodged near
the navel in front. He suffered great pain.
and at o'clock this morning died from
the effects of the wound.
Dee Geter has five buckshot in his back,
shoulder and neck, and Is suffering great
ly this afternoon, his wounds being very
serious
Nose Roe was not so badly injured,
being shot in the back with small shot.
Who the perpetrators of the deed were
is not known, though the officers are do
Ing their utmost to work UP any clew
that might lead to their Identification.
About forty yards away from the door OF
the house was found pile of empty Win
chester shells, and 1t is supposed that the
man who fired the shot that killed Holston
stood there and shot at the negroes as
they came pell nell out of the door, as
two more narrowly escaped being hit as
they came out From the signs around
the house where the bullets OF all kinds
went in it would seem that various kinds
of weapons were used and that they were
loaded with different kinds of shot, as In
addition to buckshot, small shot and Win
chester balls. and slugs were found i'm
bedded in the walls of the building The
negroes that were shot were all we'll
known, quiet and inoffensive. Holston, the
one who died. has been keeping bar in
Frank Browns saloon since Mr. Brown
purchased it, and before that time held
the position for several years for Sam
the former owner of the saloon,
a part of the saloon being arranged for the
accommodation of negroes. There has
been considerable excitement all day over
the shooting.
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The ROAD Tnr Carricd.

Columbus. Texas August ls.-suficient
returns are in to indicate that the election
held in Colorado county yesterday to le'
galize the levy by the county commits
sioners of tax OF 10 cents on the 500,
and, IL necessary, increase II cents. for
the Improvement OF the public roads sis-
tains the commissioners. Al their Sf1xt
meeting, on the 26th instant another cleo
ton will be ordered by the commissioners
to decide whether bonds will be issued TO
rebuild bridges. The FIVE cents increase
allowed by the election yesterday will BIO
sufficient for the rebuilding of the bridges
CONTEMPLATED.
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EDITORS AT CLARENDON.
Tenth Annual Meeting Is in Session.
PrOgrn mme Carried Ont.

Tenth Annual Meeting Is in Session
PrOgra mme Carried Out.
Clarendon, Texas, August 1.-THE tentn
annual meeting of the Northwest Texas
Press ASSOCIATION met in Clarendon last
Tuesday and Wednesday. There were
some thirty or forty in attendance, scat
tered from Fort Worth to Amarillo and
Plainyiew. A large number of citizens.
with the Clarendon brass band. met them
at the train and conducted them to the
Clarendon hotel, where an informal recep-
ton was held Monday night. Tuesday
morning at 10 O'Clock the association met
in the public school building and was
called to order by the president.
The welcome address in behalf of the
people was delivered by Judge b. II. White
and in behalf of the local press by Rev.
j. r. Henson. The response by President
Proctor was appropriate and to the point.
Tuesday night the visitors were Toasted
on ice cream at the ice cream parlor. after
which the Clarendon band led the way TO
the court house, where a lawn social and
reception was held. After music and
speaking upstairs, the whole crowd was
invited out on the courthouse lawn TO
partake OF the abundance of watermelon
and ice water which had been provided.
Wednesday morning Buntin & Terry of
Clarendon livery stable placed every car
riage and buggy in their stable, also sew
eral citizens, to the local committee to
take the visitors for drive over the city.
Through the courtesy of Foreman Hord
the visitors were allowed to 90 through
the round house and machine shops. The
visitors also went through the Clarendon
college building, Catholic convent and TO
every part of the city and did not return
until noon.
Wednesday night banquet was given
in the college building. There was a mus
ical programme rendered and a comic
recitation by Miss Grace Anderson, which
was highly appreciated by all. The Star
devil also entertained the crowd with an
address, music, etc, which added largely
to the entertainment.
At 1890 the banquet began and did not
end until 10 p m. The menu of the ban
quet was large and contained everything
that would tempt the appetite. During
the courses the following toasts were re-
sponded to: Clarendon, the Pride of the
Prof B. r. Blankinship.
1.-THE Editors Wife, Orion Proctor. THE
Northwest Texas Press Association" w.
A. Johnson. "Why He Quit the Newspa-
per Business John w. Dale. The Chief
Factor in Developing New Country" A.
NJ Beville docs a Preacher in the
Newspaper Business Keep a Devil?" Rev.
J. r. Henson. The visitors were well
pleased with Clarendon and the courte-
sizes extended them during their stay here.
The meeting for 1900 goes to Bridgeport.
The press gang with more than 800 others.
boarded a special train Thursday morning
bound for the picnic at Goodnight.
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state COWBOY. Reunion.

Jacksboro. Texas, August 12.-H. T.
Dougherty, president OF the Cowboys re-
urion of Texas. leaves in the morning for
Seymour to attend the State reunion.
wt,ch meets at that place on the 18th,
10th and 18th of this month. President
Dougherty said he expected fine reunion
this year. The fine condition of the coun-
try and good price OF cattle, fine crops
and good times generally in this country,
point TO a successful meeting. He said he
thought there would be at least 10000
pecpie present. 1t was estimated that
there we're between 10000 and 5000 peo-
pie present at Haskell last year. and
everything is more favorable for large
attendance this year.
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rer,rII uoIIncnr nreeting.

Terrell, Texas. August 1.-THE Terrell
holiness campmeetlng is attracting more
attention and the results are increasing
every day. The preaching is of q high
order and such as 20 attract large crowds.
Campers have been coming in since early
this morning The grounds belong TO the
holiness people. and II the improvements
desired can be made next year much
larger attendance Will be seen. 1t is ex-
pected 10 build large tabernacle during
the year and also a number of houses.
People are coming from different parts Of
Texas and some from other States.
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Mrs. Morris Letter to
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ton have been marketed here. The price
so far this season has been several points
better than last year this time great
deal OF cotton in the fields Is open and
cotton pickers are In demand.
MIR. John Theopholis welch went TO
Navasoia this morning to spend the day
with relatives.
Mrs. j. Doremus returned TO her home
IN Bryan yesterday after pleasant visit
to relatives in the city.
MISS Client Brashear returned yesterday
from visit to Calvert friends. She was
accompanied home by Miss Fannie Glib
son,
Mr. Frank Pool and family OF Num-
ford are In the city today.
$. l.. Goldman of Houston Is In the city
the guest OF II. b. Easterwood.
Another excursion from points on the
Central from Calvert south was run this
morning to Houston and Galveston at a
round trip rate of 50 and s2.25, respective
~, About one dozen tickets were sold
from Hearne.
Mr.. Lawrence westhrook and family OF
Waco are visiting relatives in Hearne
T. II. whatiey left yesterday for Marlin.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

At the fremont: S. NJ. Kelley. Nava-
sofa; W. G. Hatchell. Montgomery; c. b.
Ross. city; A. A. Hooker, Brennan; James
II. Ford. Forest City. Ark. A. l.. Grady.
Forest City, Ark; T. C. King, Beaumont
H. Van Glider Nashville j. S. Coil.
Hearne ]. Schwarz, Hampstead; j. G..
Hamburger, Austin; James Moore. city;
j. G. Fitzhugh, Dallas; d. b. stoncliff,
Atlanta; II. NJ. scoyltt. Kansas City; H.
L. Farrell, Tyler E. B. Perkins, Dallas;
i. II. Britton, Tyler; n II. Lassiter and
wife, Fort Worth. VIM. Bornhardt, New
York; f. P. Mcintyre, Boston; W. r,
Perry, New York; G. II. Leonard. Gaines
Vile; Mrs. Matte Baker, Cleburne; Mrs.
T. A. Murphy, Denlson, V. Z. Roggio ST..
Louis; Howard Booth. Houston; A. Gaines,
Texas; G. j. Palmer, Houston; j. D.
Masters, w f. Burns. John T.. knight,
r. A. Mcdowell, G. f. knight. j. j.
Knight, Louisiana. Mo-: j. NJ. Stewart,
Chicago: f. X. Johnson, Quincy. H.;
l.. 7. Blake, New York; Geo. G. Brazel-
ton, San Antonio; A. e. Malone, Memphis;
H. b. Marchbank, Dallas; Howard w.
Peak, Fort Worth; James e. Ludlow. San
Antonio
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RELIGIOUS.
The Closing Session of the Austin
baptist Association.

The Closing Session Of the Austin
Baptist Association.
Austin, Texas. August 13.--The Austin
Baptist association met In Its last days
session at the First Baptist church at o
a. m. yesterday with Moderator l.. NJ. Mays
in the chair. The first hour was spent in
devotional services. participated in by
quite a number of delegates.
A commtte on nominations was appoint
ed, composed of p. G. Barnes. J. S. Wood
ward and r. H. Smith.
DR.. j. w. Vermilion OF Georgetown read
ringing report on Sabbath observance,
dealing the railways, the liverymen. Sun
day amusements, and Sunday sellers gen
orally some decided blows, distinguishing
between things lawful and unlawful TO be
done on the Lords day.
DIR. j. A. French Of Austin, c. j.. Clink-
scales of Georgetown, and Rev. G. A. Tay-
lor spoke briefly on this theme.
Mr. ]. s. Woodward of Taylor offered
resolutions favoring two sermons daily
hereafter In this body also urging par
ents TO bring their children TO the stated
services OF the sanctuary. Mr., Woodward
spoke on his resolutions. urging their
adoption. Moderator Mays objected TO the
nrst resolution as interfering with the
business Of the body. and 1t was laid on
the table, the second item being adopted.
Judge John C.. Townes read an interest
ing and instructive paper on the religious
condition OF the colored people. The data
showed marked progress among this peo-
pie, both religiously ana educationally.
Rev. l.. l.. Campbell. moderator OF st.
Johns colored association was invited to
speak on this question He said he was
under obligations to the white ministers
for much assistance and proceeded to give
the history OF the organization OF his peo-
pie in this section. He said that the ne
groes are not divided about organized
work, but they are divided about the
domination OF the home mission society
OF New York; that he thought they should
be allowed TO help themselves. He grew
eloquent as he recited the differences be-
tween the society and his organization,
and commended that the government OF
Texas colored churches is democratic as
that of the white churches and repudiated
the idea that his people were mgrates
because they objected TO being controlled
By the Northsrn brethren. He coveted
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GOV. GAMBLER coNcRAruLATEp
On the stand He Has Taken Against
Mob Law in Georgia.

Albany. N. y, August 13.-The local
branch of the American Protective league
has transmitted to Governor Gambler OF
Georgia congratulatory letter ON his
manly stand against mob law.
The letter, after rehearing In gem
eral way the recent epidemic OF lynchlng
and mob violence in the South and par
ticulnrly In Georgia, says; The fire.
quency and barbarity OF the crimes COM
mitted and to which you cali the atten-
ton of the thoughtful and law abiding
white men of your State and the whole
country, menaces the stability OF organ
lied government, nullihes and tray1ples
under foot tho majesty Of the law, fos-
tiers anarchy and revolution, In which the
innocent. equally with the guilty, must
suffer and causes blush OF shame to
rush to the checks of every loyal and pa
triotic American"
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Kaufmun county whitecap..

kaufman, Texas. August 1.-THE at
tached white cap notices were found on
the gates of some negroes who live on
Mr.. T. ], shannon's farm, two miles west
OF Kaufman. The negroes are hard work.
ing, law abiding negroes, and no reasons
are given for ordering them TO leave.
Mr.. Negro: Take the warning and
leave by the first OF September.
"Mr. Negro: ! don't want TO see your
face shining here after the first OF Sep
TENDER, take warning.
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THE THIRTY-THIRD REGIMENT.
Very Nearly Nine Hundred Men Have
Been Enlisted.

BeeD Enlisted.
San Antonio, Texas, August 13.-Sunday
was busy day with the enrolling officers
of the Thirty third regiment at Camp Al
lyn X. Capron, where los new recruits
arrived and were assigned to companies
The new arrivals were mostly assigned
to companies II and |, though other COM
panies received some of the newcomers
The figures OF today surpass records
since the organization of the regiment
was begun and Colonel Hare will have
his regiment fully organized before the end
OF the week
The total number of enlisted men IN
camp tonight was 500. which figures win
be increased tomorrow morning by a batch
from Fort Sam Houston and later 10 the
day by arrivals from other recruiting sta
tons. The total number Of enlisted men
required to fill regiment under the army
reorganization act is 1909
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SAILED Foa NEW YORK.

The Mallory line steamship San Marcos.
f. f. Young master, sailed for New York
yesterday Saturday at 8 O'Clock p. m.
with the following list of cabin passen-
gers: Mr.. w. Sweeney, general superin-
tendent Missouri, Kansas and Texas rail-
ROAD; Miss Sweeney, Miss A. Sweeney,
Dr. A. w. Wilcox Mr.. ]. IL. McDavltt.
Mrs NJ. E. Rousseau, Mrs. Mary o'Dono-
hoe, Katy o'Donohoe, Mr.. VIM. Aubrey,
wife and child. Mr.. George Tying, Mr. NJ.
A. Kreuger, Mr.. T. II. Miller Mr.. Frank
Alvey, Mrs. Helen Jacobs. Also go d
list OF steerage
The steamship Leona is expected to ar
rive. She brings about forty cabin pas
sengers for different points In Texas, Colo
RADIO and Kansas
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protractea Meeting at wharton.

Wharton, Texas, August l3.-The pro-
tracted meeting, under the auspices OF
Rev. J. r. Murray OF the Methodist
church, opens today The Introductory
sermon will be from Ec. vii. 10: Say not
thou, what Is the cause thst the former
days were better than these? For thou
dost not inquire wisely concerning tbisg,
A number Of ministers from abroad will
assist Mr.. Murray in the good work. and
music will lend its charm TO aid In sow
ing the seed Of religion.
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head. '''' s-''''
among the industrial institutions Of
marion Is the well stocked apiary of
Mr. w. o. Victor. Mr. Victor has 500
STANDS OF bees and ships honey to the city
markets In large quantities Mr.. Victor is
ue,esate 70 the Bee Keepers association,
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water Famine al paris.

Paris, Texas. August ia big force
of men worked hard today and VIII work
all night installing temporary pumping
machinery at the new city lake. There Is
almost a water famine. Consumers nave
been cut off since yesterday evening to
save enough for fire protection.
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SALOON KEEPERS FINED.

a large number OF Galveston liquor
dealers have had fine assessed against
them within the last ten days for failure
to renew their government license within
the time prescribed by law In some in
stances the fine amounts to as much as
500. depending ON the stock and the
number OF billiard tables run IN connec-
tion with the place.
About \ week or so ago a bright young
man dropped into Galveston and regis
tered from some place UP In Iowa. He
proved to be an inspector for the govern
ment and 1t did not take him long TO as
certain that large number of liquor
dealers had permitted their government
licenses to lapse. Without partially or
favor he began to mark up flne against
every such dealer and few days ago
he finished his work and departed.
The dealers protested that the act was
not intentional and that this detail OF
their business had merely been over
looked They asked II there was not
some way in which the fine could be re-
mitted.
The inspector said ne was sorry, but
that his duty required him to report the
matter TO Washington.
And thus the matter stands Govern
ment liquor licenses expire on July l OF
each year II the license Is renewed any
time during the month Of July no penalty
attaches, but after thirty days of grace
have passed Uncle Sam begins to look up
the laggards and proceeds to fine them
The dealers feel piqued and all say they
received no notice from the local deputy
collector of internal revenue, ms is Gus
tomary In such cases Nearly all the
dealers have written Collector Flanagan
at Austin for relief from the fine, but
have not yet received any announcement.
The fine will probably stand
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Ardi. Page Acauitted.

Center. Texas, August 1.-THE jury IN
the Ards Page case returned verdict OF
not guilty on yesterday. This was a
hard fought case on both sides. No doubt
this will settle the matter In regard to the
killing OF Joe Shields on January 49, 1897
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-'scs NEAR DALLAS.
Mn Shot ana Anothe,
nan beaten.

{. Man Shot ana Another
vi y, nan Beaten.
TN. August ls.-At simop-
~ n. ss,, from the city, William
'hss,,.ss il'ed and the wife of VIII
" been 0s'aiiy wounded. Details
d1slhs il Is Iscelyed, A sherlff's posse
~ siy 4 i'm ~ pursuit of two men.
laps Of Jeh a livery stable keeper
~ ~ sohn Work was beaten on
u &ull l.. rock by a negro. Mr..
rsgnseio,a fractured in two places.
= ~ ~, and attending surgeons
" 1 ron aseoyer. Employees OF tbs
~. b., ~ and attempted to lynch
essd Xix police officers rescued him
l IN Jail at police head.
-
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U. G. v. ofn.ers Elected.

Paris. Texas, August 13.-At meeting
of Albert Sidney Johnston Confederate
camp this afternoon the following officers
were elected John 7. Webster, com.
mander; j. c. Smith. lieutenant; j. w.
Webb, adjutant; VIM. Marchbanks. quar-
termaster
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Gixen Five Years.

Center. Texas. August 1.-THE jury In
the cause OF the State of Texas vs. Richard
Love. charged with an attempt TO raps
Miss Maud Biggar. rendered verdict Of
guilty, and Love was given nvs years
In the penitentiay.
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Victoria. Texas. August 13.--Leon Pela,
a white man, was killed last night about
$3.50 by negro. with whom he had a
quarrel In the afternoon.
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ISLAND CITY NEWSITEMS
Alderman Wilson Has Concluded to Stand
with the Mayor and Minority.
MANY LIQUOR DEALERS HAVE BEEN FINED
Federal Inspector showed No Favor
In Checking Up Deltnuucnts--Pas-
scnEcrs for New York.

Galveston. Texas. August 1s.--Alderman
Wilson has changed from the majority to
the minority faction of the city council
fight and Mayor Jones now has Ave fol-
lowers. Gradually the factions are dis
integrating and It is believed that the
council will succeed in electing ofiicers
within the next two or three months,
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Confederate veteran Dying of Want

Texarkana, Texas, August l3.-An oio
man, who gave his name as Albert Low,
was found in dying condition from ex-
posure and want on the outskirts of this
city last night. From the papers found IN
his pockets 1t was shown that he was a
Confederate veteran. and served In the
Third Louisiana. He was taken charge OF
by A. p. Hill Camp OF this city.
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killed by n Nose Carriage.
Denison. Texas. August l3.-James d.
Nolan. prominent young business man,
was run over by hose carriage ct II,
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residence burned At Denison.

Denison. Texas. August 13.-The resi-
dence of DR.. Terry was destroyed by dre
last night; estimated loss In house and
furniture, $4,000. with an Insurance Of
$4,000.
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Hsarne, Texas. August 1s-rc date
aboss eprty-Hvs baiAs Of this years cot
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Yoakum. Texas. August 1s.-The San
Antonio and Arkansas Pass ran an excur-
sion train 10 Port Lavaca Sunday, leaving
here about a. m, and returning tonight.
One hundred and seven Yoaknmites took
advantage of the cheap rate, $3.50, TO
spend the day on the coast.
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Excursion to port Lnvaca.

Cuoro, Texas, August ia train o.
two sections loaded with excurslonist from
schulenburg, Welmar, Columbus, Flato-
MIA, Yoalsum ana other points wen.
through this morning to Port Lavaca.
Superintendent d. L. Forbes of the Maca-
ronl was here TO see that they got out on
his line all right. Two coaches were filed
from here.