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THIRD TO BE MUSTERED OUT.
CAPT. PATTERSON WILL AT ONCE
PROCEED WITH THE WORK.
IL Ia R"morcd that the Fourth VIII
Not lie Retained In the Service
Much Longer.

san Antonio, Texas, January 4.--Captair
Robert II. Patterson OF the First artillery
| chief mastering officer for Texas. tonight
| received Geographic orders to proceed with.
out delay 20 Fort Clark ana begin the work
oil mastering out the Third Texas voiun.
teers. This command Is sta !ionei ut Fort.
Clark, Ringgold. Broon, Mcintosh. Bliss AMI
Camp Eag.e Pass
Captain Patterson stated officially to-
night that he would 20 10 Fort Clark, the
headquarters OF the regiment. tomorrow
with his assistant. Lieutenant Clough over
ton, and Begin the WORK.
1T Is cnrrent In military circles here that
similar order win be Issued in the next
few days relating to the Fourth Texas
now at Camp Mo by. II Is a,go believed
that company OF the Sixth regular In
fantry now stationed ut Fort sam Houa-
ton Will be ordered in tho next few days
To each post of the posts named and that
The regiment will be given "A permanent sa-
tion IN this State.
An order was received from headquai-
tiers OF The Department OF the Gulf tonight
instructing The immediate vaccination of
the entire Fourth Texas infantry at Camp
Mosby This seemingly indicates that the
regimen. viii remain in the service for
some time TO come.
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Morgan, Texas. January IA commercial
club was organized here last night to be
known as the commercial club OF Morgan
ard having for Its object the promotion Of
the commercial interests OF this town aud
section.
T. h. streight of the Morgan News was
elected president, e. Winston. vice presl-
dent, and S. = Smith. secretary and treas
urer. The board OF directors Is to consist
of not less Than Ave members and will
meet oncc a month. Three Members OF the
board Of directors were elected, as follows:
g. H. Hodge pastor OF the Methodist
church; X. w. Wabton, merchant. and r.
H. Conine, postmaster. The other two
memheis arc 10 be elected Mt the next meet
ing. The full club viii meet once every
quarter on the first Monday night
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Henrnc Items.

Hearne. Texas. January 4.--W p. Dill
lard OF Woo,an Wells is spending a few
days here.
A slow rain began falling hero at an
carly hour this morning and has continued
70? several hours.
Miss Rosa Ruff of San Antonio and Mas
Schwarz of Grand View are in the city,
guests of Mr. and Mrs s, Katzenstein.
Colonel r.. J. Write OF Muintord is In
town today.
Mrs. Eugene McNutt left yesterday for
San Marcos.
A. C.. Love OF Franklin passed through
Hearne yesterday en- route 10 College Sta
ton, whore he 10 attending school.
The Schuberts Symphony Club and La
dies quartette gave an entertainment here
last Right. which was well attended and
enjoyed by all present.
Messrs. william Grlggsby and j. A, Jack
son OF Cause had business here yesterday.
MIR. Leonard Healno Of Eagle Lake was
here yesterday and LEFT ON the afternoon
train for Houston,
Miss Daisy Astin returned 10 Dallas yes
terday after spending the holidays al Num-
ford with her relatives.
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during all this time he has conducted an
extensive practice OF medicine. Few tf
any, physicians prescribe for 40 many pa
tl,nts. His experience in climatic diseases
has been SIMPLY prodisious. Thousands Of
patients are continually under his direc-
tons, either personally or by correspond
ence. Tho Doctors fame In treating IL
grippe is known from the Atlantic TO the
Pacific, The doctor believes that be has
Isver vet lost a case OF la grippe, aud il
enthusiastic in the conviction that he never
Will
The remedy upon which the doctor has
relied for the cure OF In grippS for over
forty years Is Pe-ru-na. Pe-ru ma Is a sci.
entific catarrh specific. 1t cures catarrh
wheeler acute or chronic. La grippe Is
simply acute catarnh, which sometimes
RACES as an epidemic. Almost everybody
knows chat Pe-ru-na will c,hre acute ca
tarih. But not many know that la grippe
is simply acute catarrh II they did they
would use Pc-ru-na with the same surety
of a cure ms In any other case of acute ca
tarrh
But the people are quick 10 learn. AL
ready the news is rapidly spreading that
Pc-iu-na Is a prompt and uniailing remedy
for la grippe. The demand Tor Peru ua
North. South, East and West Is taxing the
utmost facilities IL the drug trade. The
present epidemic OF Ia grippe VIII increase
this demand four-fold The resources for
the manufacture OF Pe-ru-na are not uu-
limited This extraordinary demand may
exceed The possible supply of It.
Every persoa, especially every family.
shouia provide themselves at once with q
supply 81 tals well-tested remedy for la
grippe. Pe-ru-na has been the regular
prescription OF DR.. Hartman for over forty
yoars. II has become the safeguard Of
thousands Of households. In the midst OF
this endemic no enc shoald fall to take a
dose of peru-na before each meal to guard
against the possibility Of an attack. Those
stricken with the discnse should begin with
teaspo3rful doses of Pe'-ru-na every hour,
and continue untl the acute symptoms
subslde. after which two teaspconfuls be-
fore meals and between meals will be suf-
ficient to continue the treatment until COM
pltte recovery.
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BUDGET FROM BEAUMONT
City Council Old Little Business Outside Of
Routine Matters.
RIGID ENFORCEMENT OF THE SUNDAY LAW
IL Opposed by Many. but Justice
King stands Pat-social scs-
sion OF tho ElI<s.

Beaumont. Texas. January 4.-Thc city
council met In regular monthly session last
night with the mayor and all the alder
men present. Tho meeting transacted little
except routine business which includes
passing upon the reports OF officers. Mcssrs.
L.. +. ogden, +. G. Weaver ar'i George
Harding were appointed citizers' COM
mittce to audit the city books and Alder
men Newsum, Greer and Davidson were
appointed committee to confer with
committee from the w.css Hook and Lad
der company relative to purchasing the
flre alarm system. Tho fire alarm now be-
longs to the Hook and Ladder company and
the committee from the council agreed 10
recommend that the city pay $500 Tor H.
Tonight the council meets for the pur-
pose OF opening bids for street paving.
There are several contractors In the city
and the bids are numerous,
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HUNTSVILLE HAPPENINGS.
Two Delightful Reception. Marked

TWO Delightful Receptions Marked
the Coming of the New Year.
Huntsville Texas, January 4-The ladies
OF the Fancy Work club gave a most de-
lightful reception at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Rand last evening. The re-
ception lasted from s to IL and was at
tended by hundreds OF the elite OF the city
The house was most beautifully DECORATED
for the occasion. Delicious refreshments
were served, While string band dis
cuursed sweet music throughout the even
ing
On New Years afternoon (Monday) from
to Z MIR. and Mrs. c. G. Barrett re-
ceived their many friends, assisted by
several charming ladies. The house was
daikenea and lighted by electricity as well
as beautifully decorated with evergreen.
Refreshments. rich and rare. were served
in the dining room, while a string band
dsscoursed music in THE library. The
guests were entertained in the double par
lors No more delightful New Year re-
ception was ever given in Huntsville.
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THE SPEAKER SLIP.

pc struggle for the speakership of tas
house opened formally today, although
YET there are but thirteen members
4, including two Of the candidates and
two Travis county representatives.
perrll arrived this evening and opened
d1uarters at the Avenue, Childs has
on the ground for two days and Bal
and Prince are booked to reach here
sorrow.
p the matter OF preference for speaker
Pc who are here stand as follows: For
Prrill-Wooten OF Dallas. Calvin OF
nar, Chambers OF Red River, suther-
Of Rains ana Shelburne OF Denton.
pr PsFse-Pitts OF Hill and Kennedy Of
3estoIYel
~ Childs-Gr ogan Of Nolan.
fsSell OF Travis Is for Bailey, and
piss OF Bastrop and willscy OF Nueces.
were here yesterday, stated that they
pld vote for him also.
aldweli Of Travis has not yet declared
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\ THE HANGING OF SAWYER.
The Contract for the ScnffoId Has
Been Let.

Waxahachie, Texas. January 4.--After
careful consideration. the committee APP
pointed by the commissioners court, com
posed of Sheriff Sweat and Commissioner
Lancaster. has located the spot on which
Fred Sawyer will be hanged. and let the
contract for the scaffold and the wall 10
shield it from view Tho spot locat.d Is
on the land of Mr.. A. Tripoet, sr.. about
half g. mile southwest of The square. Work
began on the scaffo!d today and by the
first part of next week il will be ready
for its deadly work. The rope 10 do the
Geck- breaking is one that has been msei
before. The notorious John Is, Shaw and
possibly one or Two others haze tested Its
strength. Sheriff Sweat says the hanging
is 10 be a quiet affair. He will pass into
the enclosure doctors, officers OF the law
and newspaper men. The hanging takes
place or the 18th of this month.
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himself and Bean OF Jasper says he has not
quite made UP hts mind.
So far the contest appears to be friend.
ly one with au al nroun! sentiment in
opposition to dark horses. II condi ions
remain as they are now the battle win be
a short of,e and the mar who develops Z
lead and holds It will find the bulk OF the
opposition willlne to y's.d him the prize.
The usual rumors OF combinations O! all
kinds are afloat for the benefit of ihoss
who enjoy fairy tales OF that kind but
there is no substance TO any Of them.
Sheriff. is Ia a hopeful frame OF mind aud
fees certain OF 55 votes on the nrst ballot
and gives fifty names OF members who are
pledged to bim. Balley''s friends nlrnc
thirty-seven men who have pledged them
selves 10 him. The grestest claim yet
made for Prince Is 10 votes on the f,et
ballot. Childs claims that he has prom
ises OF supper. from forty to forty-ive
men, but does not give names.
Senator Kerr OF Fla;onia arrived tonight.
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A Negro A..a..inuted.

Groesbeeck, Texas, January 4.--Raiph
Long, co!ored. living near Canaan Switch
while attending to his horse at the LOT
about o'clock last night was shat by
some one secreted in the dark, DR.. W. w.
Brown reports that he is badly wounded
in the hip, some six or eight buckshos
taking effect.
Tho affair is much regretted by the bet
ter class Of white and black Long is q
very Intelligent, hard working man and has
gooi property. in lands. a gin. etc His re-
coyery Is doubtful.
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Calvert Notes.

Calvert. Texas. january 3.--Thls after
room Messrs. Gibson & Brown received 500
beevss from the Territory and Will feed
them in their pens here. This makes the
number so far 5000. they having shipped
some ALREADY 10 the markets.
Union prayer services will be held a.
the different chn,iches in the city every
night during this week.
Mr.. McAlpire OF Galveston has engaged
In the mercantile business here.
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Arrested for Assault to Murder.

Wharton, Texas. Januery 4.--AH Hn,da
is now in Jail charged with cutting Lula
GLASGOW last Friday with hatehet. Dr..
Phil Phillips says the Wound Is severe
one. seyering the frontal bone. Hulda Is
being held TO await the result OF her con-
diidon. Both coiored.
The examining trial Of Rufus Woodrow.
charged with shooting Noah Kirkendall at
Spanish camp in December last. comes up
before Judge Coombs ttday
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CRUSHED ny A SAFE.
A workman WIS Caught Under the
HuIe Mnss of IRON.

corslcana, Texas. january 4--Mr. Thomas
Dudley, while moving safe this afternoon
about O'Clock. met with an accident which
may result fatally. Mr.. Dudley. with sew
erai fellow workinsn. were moving large
iron safe They had succeeJod In moving
the safe. but in getting 1t in place one of
Dudley and pinning Inn against the fDor.
causing II 10 fall Sideways, catching Mr..
Dudley and pinnlng him against tbs floor.
He was quickly rescued and, bleeding and
M reled. taken to drug store. The LETT
foo. and ankle we're fcanl to be ilSned
almost to a pulp ard the lead and On ST
also badly bruised
While the physicians have hcpeS OF his
recovery II Will be lfttls short OF miracle
II Mr. Dudley fully RECEIVERS.
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BIG BEEF CONTRACT.
II Has Been Secured by the Union
stOcls YnrNN of Eorf Wnrfh

Fort Worth. Texas, January 4.-George
w. Simpson, president of the Union Stock
yards OF this city, today wired hare from
Washington that he had secured the con-
tract TO furnish this government beef cattle
for the United States army in Cuba. 1t
VIII require 900 beeves a week Fort Worth
Will be made purchasing headquarters The
cattle will be exported from Galveston
TO Havana. In accepting the contract Mr..
Simpson represents In addition To himss:f
large beef importing company OF Ha-
yana.
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SECRETARY or STATES OFFICE.
MT. Hardy Not Ready 10 Announce
His AppOintees.

Waco Texas. january 4 .--Hon, d. IL.
Hardy was asked this incrning II he was
ready 10 give out his appointments Of su-
hordinstes ia the office of secretary OF
state. He said he was not and would not
be until he took charge OF the Office.
As to the report from Austin that George
r. Holman OF this city would he chief clerk.
Mr.. Hardy said the report was without au-
thority from him. This Is an he would
say about IT,
Mr. Holman said he knew nothing about
1t Ii believed here that the report Of Hol-
mans appointment Is correct,
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A Mexicnn suicided.

Calvert, Texas, January 4.--Yesterdav
evening late Mexican, whose name could
not be learned committed suicide by TAX
ing strychninc. He put the poison into
an orange and then ate It. Death was al
most instantaneous. NO cause 10 given lot
tho deed.
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Territory Cotton VIII stay Unpicled

Fort Worth. Texas. January "A report
comes from the Territory that thousands OF
pounds of cotton viii go to waste in the
western and northern portions OF the Chick
asaw Nation on account OF the lack OF cot
ton pickers and the low price OF the staple.
Cattlemen are using cotton fields for pas
the first time
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De wiz Comfy Truck Growers.

Cuero, Texas. January 4.--The Truck
Growers association had called meet
ing yesterday evening, expecting 10 meet
Mr.. Winacy. who was TO make arrange
ment5 for the marketing OF watermeions,
etc. For some reason he famed to come.
great mary waiermelons and toma toes
Will be planted any way and the gentle-
man is expected later to address the assoc
citation.
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WAIVED EXAMINATION.

Justice Hernhberger hea9l testimony to-
day N the inquest proceedings of Robert
G. Railtop, who met his death on Decem-
Der 26 by an accidental shot from pittol
in the hands of Jesse Austin, colol Ell. The
testimony OF Walter Stewart and OF the
physician at the Sealy hospital was taken.
The ver,ict. was that Ration came to his
death as "A result OF gunshot wounds in
ficted by the said Austin
Austin waived examination and was hell
TO the grand jury without bond. He was
sent to Jail.
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the latter being empty. An examination OF
the stomach proved 1t contained carbolic
acid. The wearing apparel consisted OF
black hat. brown coat gray pants, blue
overalls and pair Of box-toed shoes. The
man evidently had been dead several days:
about - years old, five feet aud six inches
high, with smooth face. On his person was
n tobacco sack and some Matches also
dry goods circular printed in Denison; on
the blank side of this circnlar was kept
record OF cotton picked. The circular was
dated October g. 1873.
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A Tie for the Mnyornity.

Floresvllle, Texas. January 3.--At sps-
cial city election held yesterday to elect
a mayor to fill the unexp.rtd term OF D. D.
Mayes, who was at tIhe last county cleo
tion elected county clerk, Il. w. HerrinE0n
received thrty-four votes, J. =. McMullea
thirty-four and j r.. 1unstall ten votes.
The lie between Harrington and McMullca
Will necessltate another election.
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nankruptey PetitIon.

Galveston. Texas. January 4.--B. w.
Pearce OF Navasota filed petition in
bankruptcy In the FEDERAL court here to-
day. liabilities s30S750; no assets. ex-
cept about 5000 OF personal property. which
IL exempt under the State law.
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leans; A. =. Hcuatt, Palestine; A. NJ.
w. =. Henkcl. Chicago; e. c. Gesher,
New Orleans; Nine. NJ. Cuizannier. Hous-
ton; Leon schwar,, St. Louis: Captain
Rock. Liverpoul.
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MRS. WELLS.

Mrs. Octavs Weekes Wells. wife Of John
Wells, died last night at II o'clock, aged
4S years. Mrs. Wells was born In Mobile,
Ala and had bear resident Of Galveston
for many years. She was sister Of Cap
tain Nicholas Weekeg Of this city. DeceI d
leaves husband and three children AMI
other relatives.
The funeral took place this afternoon
at o'clock from the family residence.
avenue NE and Twentieth street.
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An .AkNowN FOUND DEAD.
External Evidence wOuld Lead "a
Conclusion Of Suicide.

Conclusion Of Suicide.
Mckinney, Texas January "A dead
man was found about one and one-fcnrth
miles from Mckinney in Andrews park
this evening by tunsdng party. ON the
corpse was nothing to disclose It's Identity.
A bottle Of laldanum and bottle With
. carbolic Isbel on Il were found near by.
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CLERK EAsroN's REPORT.

District Clerk Easton is taking his time
about making his annual report as re-
CURED by the new fee bill. The fee law
says the report shall be submitted 10 the
district judge anil by him turned over TO
the grap5 jury OF his court. As Judge Stew
art has no grand Jury the report will be
farce So far as the clerk OF this civil dis
trict court Ia concerned. That Is why Mr..
Easton is taking his time
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NoTEs AND PERSONALS.


1t is expected that the work of remodel.
ing the Southern Pacific passenger depot
will begin i'll a few days.
The local dramatic club is still AT work
ON above the Clouds which will be
produced before the end of the present
month.
Superintendent De Young says that re-
construction OF the Sabre and East Texas
between Beaumont and Sabine Pass will
begin not later than April J.
The Ladies' Benevolent society will give
their fourth annual ball at the opera house
on Thursday night, january 10. The price
of admission, including supper for two, is
only 81.
j. r. Garrick, foreman of the Southern
Pacific round house, left last night for
Michigan City Ind, whittier he was
called by a telegram announcing the death
of his father, which occurred yesterday.
Miss Lottie ID. Chapman, n pretty and
accomplished Young lady of Nacogdoches
who has been visiting friends and relatives
IN Beaumont. left for Woodylle this morn
Ing. from which place she will return
home
Representative W W. Dies came down
from Kountze this afternoon ard departed
for Austin tonight. He is accompanied by
his wife Mr.. Dies ls in favor of just
nDel law aUI VIII support sucH u iledSuic
II 1t is introduced.
The advance sale OF seats for the Louise
Brehany Concert company bids fair 10
exceed all previous records. In fact, there
are indications that starving room only
Will be the order before the curtain goes
up tomorrow night.
The Industrial Lumber company expects
to have their new Offices completely iur-
nished in n day or two. The day on which
the officials and office force will be at
home to the Beaumont public will be an
Gsounced Friday or SATURDAY.
Prices on agricultural lard are begin
ming to climb skyward. Land that two or
three years ago went begging at from
So. so TO $40 per acre can not row be
touched for double those prices. and one
tract OF 1000 acres which was Recently
offered for SO per acre has been Withdrawn
from the market.
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Mr.. ADAMS EN- ROUTE.

Halletsv!lle. Texas, january 4.-Hon. W.
F. Adams, Pictorial representative from
the Forty sixth district, has resigned his
position as teacher OF school in district
No. So and left today for Austin. He will
support Bailey for speaker Rountree for
chief clerk and favors a constitutional con-
vention. Mr.. Adams has had an extensive
experience as teacher and will be a
valuable member Of the committee on
education. He is also licensed attorney.
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NOTES.

The Sherman, Shreveport and Southern
Railway company pad its passenger earn
ing tax tctlay amounting to sl26.30.
The Grand Builders OF La Porte. fra
ternaf order. filed Its charter with the
secretary of state today. Incorporators: w.
II. Rowe, w. F.. Neeee, c. U. Palmer and
G. W. Standard.
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EIectrtcel Storm IT Dallas,
Denisen. Texas. January 4.-Tbis sesese
was visited by terrific pouring traan te&
night and thds forenoon. Tho thunoer -
lightning WAS appallipg.
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JUDGE sHBRR1LL EN- ROUTE.

Greenville, Texas, January 4.-Judge J..
s. Sheriff. left yesterday afternoon for
Austin to look after some business before
the supreme court, and will remain until
the convening of the legislature next Tues
day. He is a member and a leading candi-
date for speaker ard carries with him the
hopes ard best wishes of the democracy
Of his county for success. He was accom-
panied by his little son, Master Bruce,
who goes to have his eyes treated by the
State ocuist. Friends from here will go
down during this week to assist In prop
erly placing Judge Sherrilrs candidacy
before the members of the legislature.
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school District plan Dsfsated.

Nacoydoches. Texas. January s.--A local
election was held here today TO determine
whether or not the people Should be -
sessed to support a district school system.
The vote resulted II IN favor aud lQl
against the tax.
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FOR ADDITIONAL PILOTS.

The Galveston pilot commissioners have
contributed little more history to the
pilots fight now going on at this port.
They held meeting yesterday afternoon
and decided to recommends the appointment
of Gus Peterson, Captain Simmons OF the
Pensacola and Captain Minot as additional
pilots. The statement was made that Cap
tain S!npmona Is an excellen. master and
that it woull he hardship to BE- deprived
of his services In this respect, but that II
additional pilots arc to be created he +;
entitled TO position. Peterson Is one of
the independent pilots ana Captain Mlnot
was formerly master of the Cumberland.
All three are competent men.
The action taken, however. WAS in the
nature OF recommendation. The COM
mssioners will Suggest" TO the members
Of the Pilots association that these men
ought to be appointed