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ADMITTED TO BAIL.
u ". Alexander Gave surety for
Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars

DOLLARS.
Dallas, Texas. May Charles H. Alex
anier former president of the Dallas Con-
solidated Street Railway company charged
with numbering /. G. Randle, appeared Ii.
the criminal district court at D. M. pre-
pared, with his counsel, to go with tho
proceedings under his APPLICATION for re-
lease on habeas corpus, which had been I'd :
Journed over from midnight OF last Sat
urday, at which time Alexander was re-
leased on temporary bond of $25 900.
The court room was crowded when Judge
Clint appeared on the bench today. States
Attorney R. B. Allen asked for few min
utes in which TO consult with associates
and when he returned the spectators and
. the prisoner were surprised to hear him
request suspension of the habeas corpus
proceedings and recommend that Alex
ander's temporary bail be made perma-
nent until the case against him shall be
tried on It's merits, After brief consid-
Grafton OF the recommendation Alexandar's
counsel, interposing no objection. Judgs
ciint granted the States attorneys re-
quest, but insisted tina. an entirely new
pona ne entered into. This was done and
at : O'Clock this evening the bond with
d. b. wilson and G. e. Bird as sureties
was approved and Alexander set at liberty
Hon Barnett Gibbs who was on The
temporary bond, is not on the permanont
Instrument. 1t was apparent to the attor-
neys for the State that If Judge clint
should refuse the prisoners application Tor
uau on hapeas corpus because of his con-
sGnti , mat Imprisonment would endanger
ms ife from heart disease. that his 9t-
torneys were prepared to continue the con-
TEST OF other points and that the states
me OF prosecution would thereby be do
y,eioped, to the advantage of the defense
atE than permit this the State con-
oludeo TO advise release of the prisoner
on the highest bail ever exacted in us
nsttorneys for Alexander say it is moi likely
INC case VIII come to trial before n,xt fall
ne STATE is Inclined 10 press for an earlier
.riaI Alexander is presenting the stronS.
Ss. array OF legal defenders seen in a Dai.
lSs rrl.n,nai case In many year. Hon. |
hoted lawyers of Eastern Texas and who
= q orother-in-law of Alexander, ARRIVAL
'ouay 10 take part in the defense
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q the constitutional grand lodge meeting To
he held IN San francisco in 1902. This was
nc most important business disposed of to.
dey' a great deal of routine business was
disposed Of during the session.
The report Of the treasurer showed q bal
aule on hand lanunry !. 1893. OF SIS. Gh3.0a.
The report of the finance committee was
read and referred
Reports from the directors and managers Of
the several benevolent Institutions supported
by the Grand lodge were received and read to
the convention and referred to the proper
committees for cesslderaton. The president
then announced the regular committees
lhefe were four contestants for two medals
N tho debate, which was the afternoon featu1 a
o! me convention, They We're Mortimer Myer
Of Montgomery Ala, Leo Brown of Mobile.
Ear Fox OF Birmingham and Frank Sussman
OF VlckShurg. The debate occupied ali OF
inc afternoon session The theme Of thu de-
bate WAS HAS Religion Kent Pace with Tho
Progress of the World" The medals we're
awarded TO Myer and Brown
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FOREIGN BRIEFS.

bUENos AYEEs The Arecntno coprre,.
has formally opensd. President Rocas n,e.'
SAGE esse PLEDGED the government 70 strict econ
SANTIAGO DE CUBA. AS a rssni, a, i,
recent orter BY General Wood. The cf,prius "a
81 numerous polygamous marines contrsetsi
o. llEs the rebellion viii he iexitima,issd
nclIf OF MEXICO YOUNG Americans n,
M, IH 'e nsFe announced that they win sire
oalited the American missionaries.
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bankruptcy PROCEEDINGS.

Paris, Texas. May 1.-Sam Stenlein, a
dry goods merchant at Clarksville, filed
an involuntary petition in bankruptcy to-
day. The application was made by the
Hargadine- McKlttrick company of st,
Louis and other creditors. The assets in
clude the stock and storehouse, estimated
at $4,000; notes and accounts of the face
value Of $4,000 and $500 cash in bank The
liabilities are about 900.
A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was
also filed today by Cullers G. Henry, form.
erly wholesale grocers at Sherman The
unsecured claims amount to about $4,000
and the secured claims TO SOS, 600; no as
sets,
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A Estates RIGHTS TEST.
Judge Rowe Perpetuaies the Injunction in
Arkansas.
NEGRO MINERS MUST NOT Be IMPORTED
II II In Attempted Under Federal
Officers Trouble VIII Occur.
Troops Ready for Wardner.

Fort Smith. Ark. May 1.--Jldge Rowe,
OF the State court, today refused to DIS
solve the injunction against the Kansas
and Texas Coal company and the Frisco
RAILWAY. restraining them from bringing in
negro miners to take the place OF the
strikers. The court held that the peace OF
the State was paramount to that OF the
property of the mine owners.
The coal companies can now proceed un-
der the Injunction isseud from the Federal
court covering the mines at Coal Hill, Dem
ming and Jenny Lind, and I'LL the camps
with negro miners, and the opinion Is
Widespread that there will be bloodshed
when they do so.
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aHs=sH - l-l7'I's =
FOREIGN.

Lord Salisbury says he hopes Russia will
soon make public the Anslo-Russlan
agreement.
Berlin press intimates that Germany
may extend her sphere of influence In
China
American officials say that United states
will enjoy full commercial privileges in all
Chinese ports held by Russia and Eng
Inn
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THE DEWEY DAY DISCREPANCIES
SECRETARY LONG TELLS OF AN IN
TERCEPTED TELEGRAM
AgonciIio. Encouraged by Delay in
rNntlfSinE the Treaty, Advised
AguiuaIdo to Attack Enemies.

Boston May Tho Essex club ceie-
brated Admiral Dewey's Victory with u
banquet at Nouns's hotel tonight at wncn
were entertained as guests Secretary Of
the Navy John D. Long and two heroes
of the Manila light, Baptain Wildes Of tho
Boston and Lieutenant Commander Reese
formerly executive officer Of the Olympia.
Secretary Long began bis speeca with
an eulogy of Admiral Dewey and tnen paid
a graceful tribute TO the officers and men
OF the navy The great part OF his speech
was a defense of the National adnlinistra-
tons Philippine policy.
In The course OF his speech Secretary
Long said
THE delay in the ratification Of the
peace treaty induced AguluGldo TO believe
that a large element in this country was
opposed TO the presidents policy and
favored tho Immediate Independence OF the
islands, aud bis agent here, Agoncillo, en-
oouraged BY the delay encouraged HIM in
this opinion. An intercepted telegram,
which forwarded to Dewey, was brought
to me by newspaper reporter, from
Agoncillo here--whose later precipilate
flight was contession--to Agulnaldo there
urging him 10 make an attack upon the
American forces in Manila and to do SO
before the 9Th OF February which was the
time sci for the vote of our senate ON the
ratification II is well known that the at
tack was made"
Chicago, May Flags We're unfurled
throughout the city today and portraits OF
Admiral Dewey were displayed on every
hand, though there was no cessation Of
traffic on account Of the holiday, In the
public schools the thrilling events that
took place in Manila bay one year ago
were tald in song, poem and story.
One Of the most interesting of the Dewey
Day celebrations was the frst perform
ance at the Auditorium under the man
agement OF c, l.. Gran Of Walter DAM
resch's Manila 10 Deum.'
Boston Mass May t,--Dewey Day was
celebrated here today by display OF flags
over the National. city and State build
ings aud prominent business houses aud
also by receptions held by patriotic sooie-
ties.
New York May l.--Dewey Day was cell
ehrated in the public schools in this city
by special exercises cammemorating tbs
victory at Manila aud by flying flags on all
school buildings
Philadelphia, Pa. May 1.--Dewey Day
was celebrated In this city with imposing
pomp and ceremony
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LEGISLATIVE.

Governor sayers signed the Huntington
grant bill.
Mr. Wooten introduced substitute for
the Arkansas antitrust bill; II differs
materially from the one pending
The house invited the Confederate ve,-
Grams to seats; took up Ae university item
OF the appropriation bill aud defeated the
amendment to appropriate from the gen
eral revenue; took up the anti-trust bill,
adopted favorable minority report and
laid bill over that proposed amendments
nay be printed; refused TO engross bill re
Curing payment of poll tax as pre-
lnnnlRIic 10 voting.
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TRUSTEE LAW UPHELD,
"is'rict Judge Thompson Dec,.r.
IL ConstitutionnI

~ tonstitutiOnnI
marion Texas May 1.-The Injunction
p"se from Alvin Brazoria county. came I'm
Velvte district Judge Thompson today. The
go, VI 'ne case is W. A. Rowan ct al
vs. NJ. ; Munson, Jr,, ct al. testing m.
Vonstitutionality of the late trustee elec.
uon law Briefly stated, II is this County
Judge Munson of Brazoria county ordered
an election for school trustees In tie AVN
independent district on May instant Tho
AVN independent district schools are con-
,roiled BY municipal government ana have
mere ~, before been by the city rouneiI
w W. a Rowan trustees ct al potitioring
in 'n!uncuon, seeking 70 restrain the hold
went into effect March 80 last. iersely
sss.' contained this provision That ali
. .i. wnicn did not have six (s) trustees
liner elected or appointed by city council.
wen y saia act went into effect should hold
eieeton May ?. Tie city council OF Alvin
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rEEeEn INSPECTIONS
The Receivers VIII Take , r,,
over the Road

Kansas City. Mo. MAY LIS. w Fordycs
ana webster WIthers, receivers; Robert On.
man, general manager; j. McD. Trtmhle
senersl counsellor for the Kansas city. PITTS.
burg and Gulf railroad. aud Frank Hagerman
attorney for the State Trust cnmnsnv ~ ~.
York In the receivership case viii 49, q, Nsw
MORROW on trip over the system. Tho an.
noriiN OF the receivers now extends onlv ~
enS states OF Missouri, Kansas and Arkansss
INV y Is desired 10 have It include TessV
louisiana and the Indian Territory To no..
gTh lp in this Is the main ohiect Of the trim
lhe trlp VIII also give the receivers =, an.
portuniv to inspect the road. an %
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rnr rn1LrrrrNr s1ruArIos.

General Macarthur has sent officers I'M
der a flag OF truce to General Luna to me-
gotiate an exchange OF prisoners.
Insurgents are said to hold two Ameri-
can officers and sixteen others.
Town OF Macabee captured by Major Bell
and the natives are employed By the Amer
leans. for whom they express friendship.
General Lawton has organized a band
of forty old Indian fighters as scouts,
Admiral Dewey cables that he has In
formation concerning ten Of the York.
towns captured crew
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LOCAL.

The city council sustains the mayors
veto and opens six bids for street paving.
The Daughters Of the Contederacy ar
ranging 10 celebrate the birthday OF JET
fersou Davis
bale Of cotton donated TO the Charity
and Relief association VIII be sold thiA
morning at the Cotton Exchange,
A small lre in the roof OF tho Capitol
Hotel
j. NJ, Burroughs elected captain of the
Houston Light artillery.
The colored people arranging to eele-
b,ate Emancipation Day.
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THE FIRE RECORD.
Planning Mim burned.

New Wayerly, Texas, May News
reached this place late Sunday evening of
the destruction OF the planning mill of the
Trinity River Lumber company, two miles
north Of this place. at p, m, by fire;
cause OF nre Is not known no Insurance.;
no one hurt Both boilers exploded $, on
after the sheds fell in. The dry sheds
near the planer were saved and all cars
on the siding were saved
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Calves and Hog. shipped % Ho1.755.

Huito' Texas April Goldman & Cato
VIII tomorrow ship the Houston Packing
company two cars of very fine calves. good
ana hne stock, having been fed six months
on corn and little meal Forrest Carl, y
VIII also ship TO the same firm one double.
oeck car OF good hogs We are glad "a see
tne iexss nrms holding out such prices az
MI enable cur stock raisers 10 market
home ee''e ne]r al
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appointed board of trustees on April
ultimo II is claimed by petitioners "
said hoard is legal ono. hence the ps
ton for Injunction restraining the hold
OF the election May 2.
Judge Thompson rendered decision Y
evening in the Alvin trustees injuncis
case, holding in effect: THAT the lawi
constitutional and applied to Ayin
cause they had selected their board AFT
March 81, when the law went into effet
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Settling the Bennett Estate.

Bryan, Texas, May 1.--Colonel Bond
attorney; e. Bennett and ]. w. Rider,
of the heirs. OF Crestview, Tenn, are
settling up the celebrated Bennett as.
Bennett died some two years ago. Will
his estate, valued at about SIS. oO0.
Buckner's orphan home, the ConfedcH
home and De Pelchin Faith home. The 1
was contested by the heirs, who were I
cessful, and they are now settling upl
estate,
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DOMESTIC.

Missouri law prohibiting nonresident
deputies entering the State signed.
House republican caucus committee has
CONNECTED the currency reform bill, but
will not make public the text.
Governor stephens issuos an appeal for
aid for the Missouri tornado sufferers
Ten Of tho fourteen Illinois congressman
agree to support Hopkins for speaker.
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WASHINGTON.

The s20.0Oo.OO0 paid over to French AM
bnssador Cambon on behalf of Spain In
four drafts for s5.oOO,O00 each.
Treasury statement shows falling of
In receipts during April and an increase
In expenditures.
During April the public debt increased
1928. .7oi, being now M.l72.5s5,2si
Miles friends dissatisfied with the ae-
ton OF the beef INQUIRY court In It's con-
duct OF the examination and probable
findings.
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street noiI,,ny rmnloyrs.

Louisville, KY, Say Tho sixth an
nusl convention of the AmaGamated AS
ISOLATION of Street Railway Employees Of
America began here today behind closed
doors. The convention will last Ave Gays
About forty cities are represented, the
proceedings Of today were chiefly devoted
TO the appointment of committees and tho
organization Of the convention. The cleo
ton of officers Will take place gu the last
dgy.
Louisville, Galveston. Houston and At
lapta are the southern cities that are rep
resented.
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difference When Americans We're
Facing Americans.

Washington. May ia memorandum has
been prepared at the war department com
prising the losses in the Spanish war with
the first year Of the civil war.
me aggregate strength OF troops en-
pIoyed during the war with Spain was an
pp.oAiinatciy 10000. covering the period
NON may ! 1928. 70 April, 1899. inclusive.
causes wee $50, or 2 10 per cent -
The mean strength for The Brst var =,
lne eiyeii war was 1851, with an aygre'
gate loss by death Of 10. i5s being a nar-
centage OF Gs WINS per-
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Third Ah,nncr nor Minern.

Birmingham, Ala. May l.--Today the
sloss Iron and steel company announced
an advance OF "a cents per ton advance In
coal miners wages, This Is the third adj
vance since January |. The Tennessee
Coal, Iron and Railroad company Will take
similar action and 10000 men VIII be
eventually affected Alabama miners have
received total wage advance OF ~ cents
pei ton since January, ana Rr2 now earn
ing AN cents per ton, the highest wages
paid in yearB.
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early MORNING Err

FIRE this morning at o'clock partially
DESTROYED one-story residence on N.
corner Of Chapman and Cont streets in
zoe Fitth wsrd, occupied and owned by
nsnFy Hooper The loss viii probably be
sooo' It is not known how the hre orisi-
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A. cnrnnr Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas. May THE folds
of old Glory were uulurled to the Dreaze
here today from several masthcads in
commemoretion OF the ilrst anniversary OF
the battle OF Manila. which proclaimed Ad-
mira George Dewey the greatest naval
combatant the world has ever knoN a.
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lege while out riding with his brother
Saturday, was fatally injured. A dog run.
ming a rabbit scared his horse. which ran
between two trees growing close together.
nreaking Dr. HUMPHREYS leg twice and
lnJurlng him Internally, so that he died
Yesterday evening.
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RAILROADS.

Texas and Pacific withdrew from the
Southwestern bureau,
La Porte road is now in the hands OF the
G.. H. and II. company.
Report Of Receiver House Of the La
Porte showed a comfortable gain for tho
past quarter instead of the usual deficit.
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AZ Fort Worth.

Fort Worth, Texas, May i.--Dewey and
May day wss appropriately observed here
today, Psrades were mace by the sons OF
Hermann and the Railway Boys club.
Mayor B. b. Paddock was the principal
oretor Of the day, The day closed With a
grand bail tonight at Grlnewald's pavilion.
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BUSINESS MATTERS.


Rosenberg, Texas, May 1.-The stock
in the drug store formerly owned by t. T..
Proctor was sold by p. r. Austin of Vic
toria, Texas, to Randall Jones, young
druggist of Richmond, Texas. who viii
continue to conduct the business at the
same place
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LABOR NEWS.

judge Rowe OF tho state courts perretu-
ates the Injunction preycutine mine own
ors imuorting ncsross IN o Arkansas.
No more trouble has occurred at ward
nor Idaho. but United Stats troops may
ha nrderod ont
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COMMERCIAL.

Cotton futures closed unchanged In Llv-
efpool. ! to points down N New York
and tn off in New Orleans
In Chicago July wheat closed at frae-
tiona lose Corn is off isahc Pork de-
cincd iOal2lac. lard 2iedSc Pork de-
stock market manipulated on the slgn-
ins Of The Ford franchise bill IN New
y rk aud the close showed declines tor
nearly ali stocks, some ahowing heavy
lcReeE
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TRUE PUBLIC SPIRIT.
st. Louis Men Put In $1,000. 600
heir Bir FnfP

st. Louis. May 1.-The worlds fair
was further increased at meeting he'd
the Mercantile club tonight, Additional !
scriptions from various sources increase
total actually signed for by 50. 673 900 10
dition to S2.lOO.0OO pledged by collecting 4
mittees
The chairman of the committee on So
railroads and Kindred interests reported :
he expected to be able to raise over q
lion dollars. The amount so far sctpf
raised is now close to s. 10000 oriEiri
promised,
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San Antonio, Texas. May Julius !
tung. aged 10 years, committed suicid
a. b. Frank company's wholesale gro
store at o'clock this morning. Hell
himself In the head twice. The first
tore away his jawhone and the SEQ
went through the brain. causing deatl
two hours. He leaves a wife. He
shipping clerk for the Arm.
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YOUNG Ph,.icinn killen.

Lampasss' Texas. May 1.-pr Cas-.
HumphrisF living about eighteen miles
spasneast o. Lampasas on the Gabriel. Just
e'Aauateo from the 81. Louis Medical col.
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THE waRDNER STRIKE.
No Further Trouble Has Occurred
Troops Mny he Used,

No Further Trouble Hns Occurred.
Troops Mny he Used.
Wardner. Idaho, May 1.--Therc were no
disturbances In the mining districts today
Eleven men we're seen from wardncr goins
over the mountains, each with d rifle on
his shoulder, but their identity or destina-
ton was not known. considerable num-
Der Of non union men left on the train
today and also few strikers
State Auditor Bartlett Sinclair arrlven
here today as a representative Of Governor
Steunenberg. He is searching FOR evidence
against the dynamiters, but can not make
much Roadway before tho arrival of
troops.
James Cheyenne, wounded by dynamiters
ON Saturday, is not expected to live until
morning.
Washington, May 1..--Hrlgsdier Genera,
II. C. Merriam, commandlng the depart-
ment OF Colorado has been ordered to
Boise City TO consult with the governor
of Idaho regarding the necessity and use
OF the United States troops at the Wardncr
strike. The general has placed at his dts
posal all OF the troops available whether
In the department Of Colorado or not, The
troops OF the surrounding departments
have been ordered TO hold themselves IN
readiness ia respond to orders TO move
when issued by General Merriam. There
are come companies in the vicinity OF the
strike, such as Fort Spokane, Helena,
Mont, Vancouver and Boise, which can be
sent TO the scene OF the riots IN a very
short time The whole matter rs IN the
hands Of General Merriam.
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Barn and Contents.

cuero Texas May 1.-The large barn
and Its contents OF Mrs. D. Hunters ranch
was DESTROYED by fire yesterday evening.
Loss probably $500 with no insurance.
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Naricoceie. Hydroce1e. Gonorf.'
elect. structure. syphilis, Lost ~
hood and all Nenereal Diseases 4
Weakness of Menu Heart, ",
liver, stomach. Kidney, Bladdcr
Urinary Troubles, Cnfnrrh, RupisI
rheumatism, Piles, Ffstuia,
ana Skin Diseases, and
scientifically tr<{
and permanently cured.
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n,NAI nnIrlt.

Meaats In The Debating Contest Won
ny MSer and Brown.
Nempnls Tenn Mag 1.-The second day Of
'pe eonysntiop Of the snni Birth district
s'aAa lodge developed eontest for delegates
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.ISl OF DELINQUENT TAXES

OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER. sHER
y NAN COUNTY. EAESAS.-Notiee IS hereby
gfven thzf SO much Of the following land OF town
lots, situated IN Sherman county. Kansas de-
scrfbed IN the FoIloWiug lists may Be Necessary
for that purpose, win, on the first Tuesday q
Septembsr, 1sgg- and the next Succeeding days be
sold b. me AZ public auction az my ofice for the
tznss and charges thereon for the year 1875
RI. JONES. Comfy Trezsure-.