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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
A Child Fatally Burned.

weatherford. Texas. December 21-Yss-
terday afternoon at o'clock the 2-ysar-
old child OF Mr.. J. o. Summers was stand
Ing before an open fireplace when her
clothing caught fire and before assistance
could arrive she was completely enyel-
oped in flames. 1t Is reported that she
can live but few hours
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
WILL BE REsoLp.

49, states Court Clerk Dart was mo-
a. way that Judge Bryant had issued
Mser IN the Galveston City Railway
~ listing "a United States Marshal
lRan,.sr,a.' sftlse the road to be resold
pss,h',,y .. 1900. This order excludes
n naSa o. the consummation OF the
ny 70 Mr.. Runge and associates.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
Residence Near Bonha m

Bonham. Texas, December 22.-~This
morning about o'clock fire destroyed the
residence of j. r. Branch. who lives at
Lanius seven miles east of here. The
house and contents were valued al $500
and insured for $500.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
FOUND De.a 4. BED.

Sherman. Texas. December 22.-Boyd
Jones, aged 81. was found dead IN his bed
this morning about II o'clock. Pete Mans
neld with whom he retired, states that
during the night he was restless and tsksn
With violent coughing spells. Testimony
Justices the belief that he died OF hem
orrhage,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
Hay city News Notes.

Bay City, Texas, December 2o.--The
concert given by Miss Burke for the bans-
ut of the Episcopal church was grand
success.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
Brnuo. river on a Rise.

Hearne, Texas. December 22.--The con-
tinued heavy rains of this week have
caused great volume of water to empty
into Big and Little Brazos rivers and they
are reported to be carrying rise of sew
eral feet
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
COURT AT cUERo.

Judgment Against the Sap Road for
Five Thousand Dollars.
cuero, Texas. December 2f.-Distriet
court has been In session this week. The
civil docket was taken up. The case OF
G. w. Belt VS.. the San Antonio and Aran-
sas Pass Railroad Company was taken up
Tuesday and q verdict was returned Tor
the plaintiff today for $1,000. The case has
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
THE cooTE CASE.

I,u sO'e damage suit. an action
N A.. 49, rostal Telegraph company for
VI Tss,ssees, which has been on trial
h va civil district court for three
b M sven to the jury this after
vct ro",. case has been tried In the
Wi WIT once before, resulting In a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
OTHER BLAEs.

weatherford. Texas, December 2i.-Fire
destroyed the servants house at the home
of Major B. G. Bidwell last night.
defective fue was the cause OF the blaze.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Y; 4 psemont' A. l.. Nabers, Beau
Hsusto,s sawab, New York; A. Mier-
", n James u. Hill, LIVINGSTON,
~ II MI n; Jones, Oklahoma city, o.
IN Dl,lon, F. G. Bitgood, New Orr
~ .nosenbaum. Dallas; w. A.
cy; p'uinont' A. l.. Paddock. KAN
n Bean, y, squires. Omaha; r. A..
~ non' 4. II. Pierce. Pierce,
Ans smith. cleburne, Texas: j.
I Hall ias' II. Bertscb. New York;
io,f. n,aars. N. y; Frank A. Koch,
Vsptain Dix, Captain Delley.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
All Talk.
nepison Herald.

DenIson Herald
There are great many people who are
good at offering suggestions. who never
get their hands out OF their pockets long
enough to do anything
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23

A Failure IT Jscksbevo'
Jscksboro. Texas. December 9'--S -
waller . Co.. dealers u general rsssasa'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
LocKuART LOCALS.

ing goods. failed today. Indebtcdn sss
about SS0n0.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
SOUTH BOSTON SCARE
over smnII-Pox-No Danger 81 o
Spread.

SOUTH BOSTON. VA. october 81
(SpeciaL)-Since Friday last the town has
been In an uproar about smallpox, or
some rather loathsoms skin disease.
There were five doctors in consultation
over the disease. and a majority OF them
believe II to be smallpox. Compulsory
vaccination Is being enforced. on invssti-
cation IL seems 10 be we'll established
that negroes have been infected in re-
mote parts OF the town since last June.
The colored people have had no physl-
clans until very recently. Many cases ara
reported now, whore the sick have entirs
" recovered without the skill OF the doc.
tors The whole tempest In the TEAPOT
might have been avoided but for the fact
that a negro girl was employed IN white
family as nurse, and the child contracted
the disease. as did one other child and
one grown person, all living IN the same
house. These are all the white cases In
town. and they are guarded and there IL
no danger Of a spread from this source.
The little towns around are unduy eN-
cited. and are quarantining against south
Boston. Your correspondent has talked
with Or. A. r. Clark. health officer OF
the town, and he sees no cause Tor alarm.
All public schools have closed In TACT
there were no services az any Of the
churches yesterday.
A pest-house will be established in
few days, and the suspects Will be placed
in it. with guards 10 Keep them within
bounds. \ physician will be placed In
charge Of the building by the proper au-
thoritics and in few days the smallpox
will be n thing Of the past
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
OUT IN HIGHLAND.
A Youthful Mall Robber-Personai
Notes.

MONTERREY. VA. October 23.--(spe-
cial)-The United States will have to
look after a very youthful criminal in
Highland. as soon as weightier matters
viii allow. On the mail route from
Buckeye to Meadow Dale. the contrac-
tors son. II years old. was placed on the
line as carrier. On Friday evening. when
the mail reached Mil Gap post-ofiice. II
was discovered that the psuch had been
cut and a registered letter rihed. Upon
investigation il vas found that the letter
had contained sac. and had been mailed
TO the Highland County Bank to meet
a note. When accused and closely cor
nered, tho boy confessed and produced
tho money, which he hsd hidden In a
snuff box. The matter has been reported
20 the authorities At Washington.
L. g. Dickenson Is now In Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. IT. T. siavsn have just
returned from trip &c Green Bank. W.
Va, where they attended the marriage
OF the iatters cousin. Miss Clara Belle
Siple, daughter OF Captain George ID.
Slpe and Mr. Andrew Cleek, son OF
George CLsek. Esq, whose home is near
the Bath county line. twenty miles south
Of Monterey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
A REMARKABLE CASE.
Deliberate Attempt of Child 10
Commit Suicide.


WINCHESTER, VA, October 23.-(Spe-
cial)-A remarkable case was revealed
here yesterday BY the confession Of a
child that he had deliberately attempted
suicide on last Friday night Charles
Slaughter an S-year-old boy received
perhaps fatal injuries by applying q
lighted match 10 his clothing. which had
previously been soaked I'm kerOsene-ol.
At the time Il was stated that "the ac-
cident' was the result Of childish curl
osity 10 see a blaze but on yesterday he
confessed that after considerable delibe-
ration he had Intentionally set fire TO
himself, with the hope OF killing HIM
SELF He was tired of living, he said, be-
cause his parents treated him unkindly.
Ills sensitive nature was unable TO stand
their treatment. and he resolved, De said,
upon self-destruCuon. lie expressed re-
greet that he had not been successful He
waited till his parents were absent from
home, and then, thoroughly soaking his
clothing with oil, he applied the match.
The upper portion or his body was hor-
ribly burned. The attending physician,
DR. p. w. Boyd, says there IL Just the
slightest chance of ultimate recovery.
The boy Is bright and intelligent, and his
mental faculties We're In normal condition
when the confession was made.
After waiting for over two weeks for
his return, II. c. Shenk, OF Stephen City.
near here, notified the Commonwealth
Attorneys Office to-day that a stranger
giving the name Of Miller had gone on
with a horse and buggy belonging 10 him.
The man got the team 10 drive 10 Charles
town 10 sell IL TO his father, he said,
promising to return next day. lie has
not been heard OF since, and Mr. ShenI
offers So reward for his arrest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
FINE BILL AT DI5OU.
Press EIdridge Makes Big Hit ana
the Others Score Well.

Perhaps the best show that has been
seen at the Bijou opened a weeks engage
ment at that popular place of amusement
last night TO an audience that packed the
theatre. As usual. many people who had
not secured seats in advance were turned
away because there was no room 10 ac-
commodate them. The Sankey brothers,
eauilibrists. opened the entertainment,
presenting one of the best acts Of It's klnu
ever seen I'm Richmond. The clever per-
formers performed marvellous Ieats OF
contortiOn and strength. Inc ahsohs
came next and presented very Sood
"kid" turn that kept the audience In
roar Of laughter.
Deyeaux and Deveaux followed and pre-
scented an excellent musical act Inc
comedy introduced was up 10 cate ana
original
Then the Gilmore sisters came on and
We're accorded quite warm recepuoh'
The talented condolences, in thelr come
dy slIit. "The Dangerous Mrs. DelehdlE,
made laughter fast and furious. MISS
Kate Eli.ore's quaint comedy was very
clever. and made a great hit. The act
IS entirely original, and VIII prove 10 Dc
one Of the cards OF the bill.
Farrell and state introduced a tllck
bicycle act that has never been surpassed
i'm Richmond The tricks performed by
the clever bicycle experts were very dlln-
cult.
Press Eldridge then appeared, and after
the applause of his reception died away
he started in with a bright, new. crisp
monologue that put everybody In good
hum0r Then he sang some new songs
that made the large audience applaud
more than ever. lie simply had TO beg
off from further work.
Tho vitagraph. with new pictures OF
Dewey celebrations. closed the show.
Regular nightly performances viii be
given an week, with matinees Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
THE RICHMOND DlsrArUH-rUEsDAY. OCTOBER "A, 1899.
LEGISLATIVE FIGHT,
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE)
nomination tho Hon. r. G Wexford =,

nomination tho Hon. r. c. Wexford. Of
TINS county. in n handsome speech.
Messfs. j. w. Chinn and w. T. sneed.
ana others, made secondIng speeches.
Ihere being TO other nominations. Mr..
Wexford received 7G7 IL votes. and wa
declared the nominee by reclamation.
Upon being Informed Of his nomination,
Mr.. Wexford came forward and accept
ed the honor I'm brief speech.
MI II. j. Downing. the Common
Wealths Attorney OF Lancaster. being
present, was called upon, and made a
ringing speech.
The meeting was largely attended and
was very enthusiastic (althoueh the
friends Of Pinkard declined to attendD
there being present a majority OF rcgu-
larly elected delegates from the two
counties. There can be no question about
the legality and regularity Of Mr.. Well
ford's nomination. The recent decision
Of the special committee Of the state
Committee being adverse 10 the cOnten-
ton OF the Pinkard faction. practically
gave the Wexford people control Of the
convention; therefore, the Pinkard fol-
lowing abstained from participating I'm
the meeting. The result to-day IS just
what it would have been at the first
meeting, had Mr.. Pinkard's friends not
insisted then upon casting the vote OF
Litwalton and CorrottOman precincts, al
though the former was unanimously
against him and the latter was represent
ed by two contesting delegations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24

day Mrs. Jones. State president OF the
Womans Christian Temperance Union,
presented two petitions-one for prssenta-
ton to tho legislatures OF Virginia. asking
the enactment OF law requiring the pub
lie schools TO teach the effect Of alcohol
on the system, and one for presentation
TO Congress, asking that body not to ad-
nit Cougressman-elect Roberts. the poly
gamist from Utah. Neither petition was
acted upon by the meeting as body.
but they were signed by the ministers IN
dividually.
The oyster-shuckers' strike to-day as
sumed the proportions OF a lockout In ell
but two houses. Crosby s. Co. started up
with tWenty-nine union shuckers at WORK
and Higgins & Co. with about 700. In all
the other packing houses, however, busi-
ness was practically suspended, 1000
union men declining 10 accede 10 their
employees demands that they withdraw
from the oyster-shuckers' fraternity.
There was but little excitement and no
trouble. Many oyster-boats failed to 80
down the bay TO day as result Of the
strike.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
Valley City Notes.

STANTON, VA, October 23.-lSpeciall
A goodly crowd was in town to-day
(court-day). In the court there was little
other than a few formal motions made.
With the approach u winter many
horse and cattlemen strive 20 sell out
their stock, 10 save costs OF forage ana
feeding. so that to-day there was brisk
trade In live stock.
Miss Annie Merrill Of Richmond. after
spending several days with Dir. and Mrs.
John y. Hoge, has returned home.
Mr. Kent Harrison, whose hand was
crushed whilst coupling cars az newport
News a few days ago, Is In the city, az
the homo OF his father. Judge George NJ.
Harrison. Mr. Harrison was treated az
the Virginia Hospital I'm Richmond, ana
tis wounded hand Is mendlng wei.
The Right Rev. A. Van de Nyver admin
fstered the rite OF confirmation at 81.
Frances church yesterday after first mass,
He preached elOquently at late mass ana
at yesDcrs.
rams has passed resolutions expressing
lie sorrow mt the death OF Colonel j. j.
williams OF Winchester. who was twice
Grand Commander Of the Grand Camp or
Virginia. -.
A petition has been circulated here ask
ing that the legislature elect Hon. ;. H.;
Istcher to succeed himself as Judge or
The Thirteenth Judicial Circnit- The petl-
ton has been very generally signed ~
the Par. .--------------
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
DEATH OF MIR. THOMAS DAILY.
A Former Resident Dies nj His
Sisters Here-Other Deaths.

Mr. Thomas Daily. long a well-known
resident Of Richmond, died at 4 o'clock
yesterday, afternoon. at the residence Of
his sister Miss Ann DAILY 310G Lester
street. Deceased was q native Of the
County ROscOmmOn. Ireland For the last
sixteen years ne had lived i'm New York.
Deceased d. survived 10y two sisters and
q brOther-Misses Ann and Mary DAILY,
Of This city. and Brother Morris. Of
Ncverian Brothers Baltimore. The late
John j. and Michael Daily were brothers
Of the deceased. The funeral will take
place from ST. Patricks church tO-mor-
row morning at 10 o'clock. with requiem
mass
Mrs. Theresa j. Glenn. wife of Mr.. VIII
her home. No. 1917 Taylor street. and her
funeral took place from GrOve-Avenue
church yesterday afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
Deceased leaves q husband-Mr. William
n. Glenn-and one sOn-James Glenn
The remains OF Mr.. Wallace McRae
were laid TO rest yesterday. His funeral
took place from the First Presbyterian
church az 4 o'clock.
The funeral OF Mrs Mary McRae
Brooks took place from her late resi-
dence. S0i west Grace street. Sunday af-
terroOn at half-past 3 o'clock
Mrs. Brooks was one Of the Oldest men,
bers OF Grace-Street Presbyterian church.
The services were conducted by Or. Jere
Witherspoon, and the music was fur
nished by the choir Of his church.
Mrs. Mollie Valentine died az the Home
for Incurahles yesterday afternoon at /
O clock. The funeral viii take place this
afternoon at her old homestead MILL
instOe,' IN Louisa county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
IN BRUNSWICK.
A Joint DiscussiOn-Mann and Blu
ford-Lamb Also Speaks

LAWRENCEVILLE. VA, October %
Special -There was a large crowd in at
tendance upon the County Court of Bruins
wick county to-day, as IL was expected
that there would be joint discussion be-
tween Judge w. II. Mann, Of Nottoway,
and Mr.. +. p. Buford, of Brunswick, can
didates for the Senate. Terms of discus
sion were agreed upon, and Judge Mann
opened in a speech Of thirty minutes.
commencing about IL o'clock. Mr.. Buford
replied IL a speech Of an hour. Judge
Mann followed in a speech Of forty-five
minutes. and Mr.. Buford concluded in
twenty five minutes.
Just before Mr.. Buford's conclusion
Congressman John Lamb arrived upon
the scene. He was introduced and made
a brief set speech upon matters Of Fede-
raj legislation. touching lightly upon the
situation I'm this district. At the -cOnclu-
sion Of his speech Mr.. Buford made a
brief reply. Or. r. =. Powell, the hide
pendent candidate for the House of Dele
gates. also spoke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
PETERSBURG AND VICINITY.
wound Resulted FatnlIy-attempted
sufcide-NotcB.

Wound Resulted EathiiN u
suicide-Notes.
PETERSBURG, VA, October 2}-(spe-
cial)-Needham Williams (colored, who
was shot by Oscar Sanders (colored)
several days ago. at or near Emporia.
died az q late hour Saturday night, at
tho Home for the Sick, IN this city, where
he had been brought for treatment
An operation was performed, as the only
hope for his life, but the bowels were
found to be so badly cut by the bullet
as TO preclude hope OF recovery. The
two men were employed as train hands
On the Atlantlc-COast Line. Sanders IS
I'm the Jail Of Greenesville county, and
viii be tried for his life.
Reports have reached here that on
Thursday morning last Mr.. Charles
Prstlow, a prominent and well-known
citizen Of Southampton county, residing
few miles from lyor attempted 10
take his life by cutting his throat with
q razor. lie was prevented by friends
from indictng serious injury, and il IS
said will recover Mr.. PretlOw, it is
said, has been In bad health for some
time, which fact Is believed To have led
10 the act.
During divine service at the First Bap-
list church. Sunday morning. a stranger
who was in attendance arose from his
seat and attempted to reach the door
OF the main aisle. He fell 20 the floor,
however in a CONFUSION. and was quick
~ removed for the care OF q physician.
An identification card" was found PIN
ned to the lapel Of his vest. On this APP
peared the name Of John Lips, with
tho statement that he was subject TO
commissions; that IL found In one. not
10 give him liquor, and that IL found
dead, please 10 give him = Christian
burial, as he IS a Christian and Il Bap-
fist The physician who examined him
found a large piece of his skull missing
by reason OF an accident which befel
him several years ago.
When the unfortunate man recovered
consciousness, he explained the circum-
stances OK his condition, and said he was
trying 70 reach his family, I'm Jackson
VILE Fla, and had walked several hun
bred miles on the way The incident
aroused much sympathy in the church,
and a sufficient amount was promptly
contributed to send I4ipps 70 Jackson
vile.
GENERAL NEWS.
Applications for the purchase Of many
additional lots in this city. delinquent
for state taxes, have been filed I'm the
Clerks office within the past few days.
The revival meetings, which have been
in progress for the past few weeks al
one or the other OF the Methodist
churches will be held this week at the
Washington-Street church. The pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Wray. will be assisted In the
services by all Of the Methodist minis
ters Of the city.
A missionary rally will be held next
Sunday morning at Market-Street Meth
odist Episcopal church. The sermon on
the occasion will be preached by Rev.
W. W. Lear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
DOCTORS TO ASSEMBLE.
Medical Society of Virginia Con-
Venes at the jefferson Tonight.

The Medical Society Of Virginia will
convene i'm It's thirteth annual session in
the convention hall at the jefferson this
evening 40 o'clock Or. Jacob Mchaux
Of this city, the president OF the society,
Will call the body TO order. and Dr. j.
Allison Hodges will deliver the address
Of welcome. Dr. l. Landlord viii re-
spOnd.
The sessions Of this society are always
fraught with interest 90 the members Of
the profession On this city. and the at
tendance is usually quite large. The pros
poets are that this meeting viii be no
exception IN this respect, though only one
or two out-of-town members had arrived
last night The bulk of the visitors VIII
come i'm to-day
The programme embraces clinics at the
Medical College Of Virginia and the Uni
,ersity College of Medicine Wednesday
and Thursday from I 10 3 o'clock. and on
Thursday night there Will be concert
az the jefferson roof garden, 10 be fol-
lowed by a banquet at 10 o'clock the same
night. The banquet Will be for the men,
bers Of the society only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
NORFOLK.
Torpedo-Boat Triai-RepOrted Dis
nppearnnce-shucIke strike.

NORFOLK, VA, October 23.-(special)
The torpedo-boat Talbot, burning petro-
leum fuel, was given another spin over
the four-mile measured course off Fort
Monroe at noon to day. She developed
the greatest speed yet obtained with the
new fuel, although only one boiler was.
used
The police are investigating the report
ed disappearance Of Edward Butler, VINO
has recently been canyassing the suburbs
for the sale Of Bibles and religious lite
nature Evangelist J. p. Kendall, who
employed him, reported the matter 70 the
Police Department. The missing man Is
from Meriden, Conn.
AT the Methodist preachers meeting to-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
AUGUSTA DEMOCRATS
Addressed by Swanson, Churchman,
and Todd.

STANTON, VA. October 2.-(Spe-
cial)-A big Democratic meeting was ad-
dressed here to-day by Hon. Claude
Swanson, Of the Fifth Virginia Congress
sional District. He told how the Vir-
ginia Democracy. since Wrestling the
state from the Republicans, in 1854, had
Increased the appropriations to schools,
colleges, normals, the asylums, and TO
the disabled Confederates. He detained
vigorously against expansion, spoke in
favor Of retaining coaling station in
the Philippines, and denounced a large
standing army as needless and inimical
to the liberty and lasting prosperity Of
a people.
MeSsrs. Churchman and Todd, the nom
inees for the House Of Delegates, spoke
briefly. Mr.. Churchman gave an account
Of his stewardship in the last Legisla-
ture. Mr.. Todd, who will 90 to the Legis-
lature for the first time, made an excel
lent speech, In which he said he would
be with the Democracy IN caucus and on
all party questions, but would take plea
sure, where party measures were not at
issue, in serving individuals Of all parties.