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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04

Treasurer Robbips has tcszs,ss7 In casa
in the treasury. Of which Sc, 10 IL 70 gem
craI revenue account
Chiefs OF police viii ash the Legislature
for one new Lag and amendments 10 t~o
others.
Pliotase fees amounted to moro than
$4,000 during the past year.
An electric wire linefnan was killed BY
electricity at Dallas; lived twenty minctss
after getting the shock.
humber Of rev corporations lled their
charters with thu secretary Of stats.
Governor sayers has arrived at home In
excellent health.
Superintendent Carlisle makes some ra-
concentrations ~ to changes in school
laws.
Fedcrals and confederates mat on fra
ternai footing at q q. A. r. meeting In
Waco.
The postoffce at Lott was burglarized.
Mrs. Sailing was burned to death near
Sherman.
Senator Miller proposes to work for a
laS In the interest OF Texas life insurance
companies.
Many Masons viii attend the corner
stone laying at Fort Worth.
beaumont justice OF the peace proposes
war on vioators Of the Sunday law.
Work has begun on the big irrigatpg
Plant In Jefferson county.
A fatal case Of scarlet fever has cnussd
some alarm at Denton.
John Lovejoy went after the wharf COM
pany At the Galveston city council meet
ing.
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To Test the Wonderful Merits of the Great Mod
Discovery, Swanp-Root, Every "Post'' Real
May Have Sample Bottle Sent Free By MI

The way to be- we'll is to pay attention
to your kidneys.
They are the most important organs OF
the body-the blood filters.
All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
The kidneys strain or filter ont the i'm
purities in the bliod-that Is their work.
Purifying your blood Is not question
OF taking laxative or physic.
Does your blood run through your
bowels?
What the bowel-cleaner does is to throw
cut the poisons confined in your bowels
ready for absorption into your blood, hut
the poisons which ars already in your blood
causing your present sickness, it leaves
there.
There is no ether way of purifying your
blood except by means of your kidneys.
That is why bowel-cleaners fail to do
their work-they forget the kidneys.
When you are sick. then, no matter what
you think the name of your disease is, the
first thing you should do is to afford aid
to your kidneys by using Dr. Kilmer's
Swamp Rect the great Kidney Remedy.
In taking Swamp Root you afford natural
help to nature for Swamp Root is the most
perfect healer and gentle aid to the kid
neys that is known to medical science.
DR.. Kilmer, the eminent physician and
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
BERESfORD IS BLUNT.
0psaly Advsesies Opposing Rsssls's Ad.
vssec n China.
ORIENTAL AFFAIRS IN TERRIBLE SHAPE.
Chins. ne Says, Il Not Overtsxed,
but Basity Taxea--prcdicts TariH
Wnr In China.

London, January 4.--Thc Hong Kong
correspondent OF the Times SAYS: Lord
Charles Beresford addressing the chamber
Of commerce here today fTuesdap on the
necessity Of firmntss in opposing Ru,sia ]
encroachment. repeated his advocacy of an
alliance between Great Britain. Germany.
the United States and japan TO maintain
the open door. To made ~ t,n,sra.tinr
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04


3 ne hoard Of survsy 10 sinvsetiesss ths
smhaimed besf scandal has assembled. but
NJ news viii ~ siven out.
The peace treaty viii PROBABLY be sub
nittcd to the senate today. accompanied
~ very brief messass.
Friends Of the. Nicaragua canal bill In
tend pushing the measure during the re-
i,ainder OF the present session. The anti
sealping. river and harbor, and other
n measures will occupy time between now
ana March 4
Among the 5000 troops 10 be murdered
out is the Third Texas at Fort Clark.
An American syndicate has secured .
concession to build railroad in Ecuador.
has assumed the national debt and will ss-
tui,iish l. bank with ;to.oec.coo canital
Nothing known in Washington Of the re-
rprt that the swcdes and Russians viii
not recognize the military authority Of the
United Statessin Cuba
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specialist. has attained far-famed 4
taticn through the discovery and NAN
success of Swamp Root in purlfyusj
blood. and thereby curing chronic all
gerous diseases, caused by sick kidnlj1
which some Of the symptoms are gtv1
low. -
Pain or dull ache in the back a. !
rheumatism, neuralgia, nervousness.
illness. irregular heart, sleeplessnessl
low complexion, dropsy. irritability, n
smbition, obliged to pass water ofteaj
Ing the day. and to get up many til
night. and all forms Of kidney, bladds
uric acid troubles.
Swamp Root is sold by all dealai
5O-cent or 81 bottles.
To prove the wonderful merits 4
great discovery he now offers to everyI
er of this paper a prepaid free saniplfl
tie OF Swamp Root. which he will -
any address, free by mail.
A book about Health. Diet and ~
as Related to vour Kidneys, also ssat|
with the sample bottle. M
The great discovery, Swamp Root
remarkably successful that our reado1
advised to write for a sample bottls]
to Kindly mention The Houston DaiiyI
when sending their addresses to DR.. IN
& Co, Binghamton, N. Y.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
INDIA,s vIc,EROY.
Lord CurxOn WIZ Assume His New
Duties on Friday.

Lord Curxon vii. Assume His New
Duties ON Friday.
Calcutta, January 3.-The new viceroy
of India, Lord Curzon, and Lady Curzon,
arrived here at o'clock this afternoon and
were received by the government officials
and the military and civil authorities.
The Earl of Elgin, the retiring viceroy
with his personal staff and the members
Of the council, received the new vicercy
at the government house and conducted
him to the throne room. after which the
troops withdrew.
The Earl Of Elgin will give state DIM
nsl tomorrow to Lord Curzon and the lat
ter will assume the viceroyalty at o'clock
en- Friday morning. The Earl OF Elgln
viii make his public departure from Cal
cutta at 10 o'clock the same day.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
THE ANTI-auAYITEs.
"ohn Wanniunker Says the Boss Wi,
surely lie Beaten

surety lie beaten.
Harrisburg, Pa. January "A mestino
temorraw will be held OF the absentee
from the caucus tonight. Either ssna,or
Flynn OF Allegheny or Senator elect Mar
tin OF Philadelphia will be elected chair
man. The anu-Quay leaders CLAIM, ,hat
I'VE Oh those who participated in the caucus
WI, NH not be bound by its action. CLAIMING
gaeho ~ was nor regularly constituted
sslhcrlng and therefore not bindlrp Wiz
uhe execution OF feur, ali the aesan "asn
ssrsa 4 written pledge binding them vs.
70 Keep away from the caucus Thraa
sso ware prevented from tax NO NJ, A.. A..
~, ~ ireeung by illness or enforced shsa, ~
nSm me city and the fourth decISns seheo
against Quay. i'lled 10 vote
Joan Wanamaker gave out
. ~ mionisht in which he say. S q.
aae vote OF tonight says plaIn,v ~ par;
.sSs,@sure VIII not b.indfy foli,'aual .ais
risilted leader Old member, s,s . as
IN s"a ~ ana the new members arc nn,
iiv hiatry INTO the Quay polith,aI ~"
O,,ay r,Ss MsssM Time The opposition T.,
~ can not give Mr.. QUAY ths 'u ,,s cut OF
years more" '''Ania Tor six /
stale Chairman Eik.n. who
m rs Sshpaisa, said after the ss,,ss,s NJ. sns
~. ~ tne members who remni a. s., .ia.
" meetings have declared ,ha,r Vut o.
~ OF voting for the caucus nomias ,h'en
III ns she cau,us was rekularl, ana ne
,s.y called accordtns to ths e',s snn p'op,
,sse ,h o. the Republican party NJ ri ana
tors , sns are sufficient number e. ssn
NO tSs sa s%eers q those who did not s' 70
'ssson ana rs vote T sdr WI laAlds BY It's de-.
avsy's re.elseiion certain 20 make
Eengr,ssman John Dsizal, -.
. ea' ~ anu-Quay people. ss,d ns.@
on.rary Y Il useless tor any n ss,u on The
- - seton Of the 1909 rspabsscs - V. an
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
iiallnn steamer wr.o,..,

London January IA dispatch Il
Lioyds Says the Italian steamer vorwaerts
which left Amsterdam m December *
ana touched at Cardiff on December %
nas boon abandoned near Treyoss head on
vac west cornwall coast. She went ashore
10 ,ns gale that has been raging In the
irlsn onannel. Eleven members OF tie
NV W, VINO put on In bosts. were drowned.
sued by the coast guard hfeboat.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
RAILROAD.

Commissioners refuse 10 max. any
change in the form of inquiry recently sent
out.
Commissioner Reagan will be at his post
In few days.
A trainload OF soldiers went through en-
route to California.
Meeting OF the grievance committee OF
the Order Of Railway Conductors.
w. c. Common. Jr., the new commercial
agent for the Frisco line.
Receiver Abcel makes good showing
for tho Waco and Northwestern during
tho last quarter.
Ocean freight rates out Of Galveston are
reported in a deuoralized condition.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
DOMESTIC.

Tho democratic caucus OF the Tennessee
legislature ronominated Senator bate.
In the fast race between the Burlington
and the Northwestern both roads made
fast time. Tho latter's train covered If
teen miles Mt the rate of mile every IS
Seconds. and "a miles In 80 seconds, or at
tic rate OF HAS miles an hour.
Quays friends held the caucus. and the
Pennsylvania boss received 100 of the 1854
republican votes, which Is nineteen less
tim necessary to elect him.
Entire FIRST class OF the Virginia military
i,a titute dismissed for offensss committed
on New Years Eve.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
THE PHILIPPINES.

All the SpanisBds at Baisble except the
women n,assacref by the insursents.
General Otis thinks General Miller will
be able to manage shc insurgents at iloiic
without conflict. iha Spanish officer
who surr,ndered the place Is blamed for
tho whole trouble. and tho manner In
which he was promptei,from Manila raises
serious question.
Asuinaldo's followers are leaving him
anil the little chieftain's whereabouts Is
not known.
Miller that the Americans can not land
uuicss they are ,narncd. The rebels are
being reinforced and arc drilling.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04

General De LEON. ut Guayaquil. has sup
Piled the state department with much data
respecting tho enterprise. which, In his
opinion. Is likely to lead TO the complete
reformation Of tho country.
As an Incident to the execution OF the
contract tho company has found It neces-
sary or expedicnt TO buy the entire national
debt OF Ecuador amounting TO 81, 100. 900.
Ecuador assuming liability for about al
s00, 600 to tho hondholders.
The company has also received a conces-
SIGN to establish bank at Guayaaull with
q capital OF sl0.000.000. which is 10 be In
operation BY next March.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
DUEL WAS A FIAscO.
10th Men So BADLY Frightened The
Could DO No sh0ottuu

Could DO No Shooting.
London. January 4.-The Vienna corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says; The duel
between Baron Banffy and NJ. Horanzsky.
today was a iudicrous affair. The seconds
had arranged fight to the death at twenty
PAGES. M. Horanzslsy, however, when he
faced his opponent was ag,tate1 beyond al.
control and Baron Banffy was hardly
more comfortable.
Each discharged four shots but all so
wide OF the mark that the bullets were
found lodged In the roof or high In the
walls OF the riding school, where the en-
counter took place. The duelists finally
lett the building saowling fiercely at each
other.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
Pennsylvania Assembly.

Harrisburg Pa. january 2.-The bien-
NAL session OF the general assembly opened
at 19 o'clock neon today in the new State
house.
In titie house John R. Farr OF Lackawan-
ma was chosen speaker.
William P. SNYDER OF Chester was chosen
president pro tenn OF the senate.
After the organization OF the two
branches the governors message was pre-
sented and read.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
COMMERCIAL.

Houston reduced spot cotton Lice; other
iaarhets unchanged.
Cotton futures i-e4d off In Liverpool 1
point down to point up In New Orleans,
and unchanged to . points of In New York.
In Chicago, wheat lost 1,sc. corn 7sfiIc,
oats M6DAc and provisions 5G1oc
Stocks and bonds were irregular, but
piece we're higher.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
Will EmpIoy only Whitex.

Raleigh, N. c., January 3.-The general
assembly of North Carolina will meet here
tomorrow. The democrats have majority
in both houses.
EX-Judge Henry G. Conner of Winston
will be speaker of the house
resolution was unanimously adopted
to the effect that no one but white men be
employed, when they can be obtained, from
the highest to the lowest positions. Here
tofore many positions of ::.nor. Importance.
even under democratic Administrations,
have been filled by oolored men.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04

Z The Americans are rapidly systemntizns
sfInlrs In Havana.
General Wood OF Santiago Is en- routc TO
Washington TO protest against the rcvo-
nrc,s OF Santiago being sent to Havana.
as this Capitalization Of money was tho
chief grievance tho Cubans had against
spain
The surgeons announce that Colonel
Mebry's case IS hopeless. lie has an at
tack or ro-meningitis.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
REBELS WILL RESIST.
Armed Americans Must Not Land at loilo-In.
surgents Drilling.

from
meeting Saturday ratified
s
said
o wit Nights
The SPANISH gnoat I'll still
IS
Of
The American the
which ao
8 -
expedition of signald
1880
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
House Coulan,t Organize.

Dover, Del, January 3.--For the first
time in the history of the State the COM
plete Organization Of the Delaware legis-
lature was not effected today. The senate
organized at noon. but the house could not
agree on account OF the disagreement be-
tween the regular republicans and the
union republicans or "Addicks faction"
Organization of the house was postponed
until tomorrow
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04

Lansing, Mich, january 3.-There is
hardly question tonight about the re-
election OF Senator Burrows. 1t Is only a
question OF how large his majority WI
be now, Nearly eighty members have
signed the call fer tomorrow nights cauc,.s
ara inc Burrows people claim that as the
number only two beirg doubtful.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
After the Dixcuit Tru.t,

= columbus, Ohio, January So
GENERAL Mcneat today filed In the3
suprsine court a petition to GUST ~
tional Biscuit company from doing W.
as q trust in this State.
ATTORNEY general claims that the
company Is capitalized for So, 000. oo4
only has $4,000. 900 In the busineeS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
AMERICAN ENTEnrR,sn.

syndtcnte Assumes Ecusdor's Debt
nnd VIII B"ild n Railroad.
Wpshangton January s.--An American
syndicate has obtained the right to build
a railroad IN Ecuador connecting the sea
coast belt with the rich interior. heretofore
aln,cst out off from the outside world. The
Details OF the contract have not been Of
nciaiiy published. but United States Consul
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04

Lima Peru. January s.--ssuor u. q.
Bslinshurst vice presiasnt Of Peru. today
formally snnouncsa tbat he would not be
ceuddets for the Peruvian presidency
soo tnas % was favorable 10 the candida.
ees o nenor EdouArdo Romano. senator
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
Caucus nj Alhanx

Aloan~' n. Y. January %.--The caucuses
OF the majority an5 minority members Of
the senate and assembly were held topivh,
and candidates were nominated for M
various OFFICES TO be filled by those or
CARNATIONS tomorrow ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
Prince VICTOR prrnar.n~

raris' January 4.--The Matin this morn
As publishes an interview with proml.
nent Bonanartls purporting to giys the
slst Of Prince Victor Nsnoleon's q. aeement,
sells. ~ p'us-
TINS represents him - preparing assldn.
ousiy ror coup, Which be "a fully resolved
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04

attended the caueus undertook to make a
nomination. for senator is anything other
than Quay Waterloo and that to be sue
oessful the senator must get twenty votes
either from the democrats on those who re-
manned out of the 1neatjng "a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
nonds vaIi.I.tea.

washington. January S.-2An important
SUIT, involyiuE the validity Of county bonds
IN AvtEons. was decided In the su,rsm.
court q TIE United States today. The case
raNdatss y2sp,o6t worth 4 bonds issue nv
Puma County tAris.l Marrow Ousas read
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04

i'neo'n' Neb,, January s.-The legisla-
are convened to-day. Ia the house Pau, r..
oiark tRep.) Of Lancaster was e,ec4ed
speaker ana IN the senate A. r. TaIboi
snep, also OF Lancaster, was made presi.
dent pro tenn. p'eS''
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
Minnesota Lcsisla ture.

st. Paul. Mimi. January 3.-The MI
sofa legislature orgarized today viii
full lsst OF officer; chosen, bys the N
lican caucus installed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
They Whisper

J how the NEEDLES
uce OF DR. He
4 Go. has Gre
such vast proc
That's why tMg'
more patients Z
any other spe
Thty cure thf
and each In "
comes . living
tjeemcnt. x
Among the
ties Of this ri
nrm are Rhel
Catsrrh. Rktu
Blood Disordef
kk1lsSuusEss ss$sr,
Wasting Disc
Dtef
Structure. VA
and Female
plants. Copec
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04

Madrid January 4.-The statement that
the Sraniards have evacuated I:or.o in orier
20 render the situation difficult for tn,
Americans is positively denied. The GOV.
erhment. Immediately after the treaty had
pesn signed. ordered the Philippines evar.
uatsd as quickly as POSSIBLE in order N
avoid further. bloodshed and TO co form ~
rhe expressed wish of the Americans who
case of Cuba. ~ 'he
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
O6icers Inaukuratca.

bismarck 3. d.. January s.--sts,e offl.
c cs,.relect We're iraugurated today wilhou&
,a,n snony; Thus house and senate mel
Jointly today for sanhatlon. s'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04

$l129.l76ss6, an increase durnx the mont,
OF N,702.Ty. This Increase Is due 10 the
delivery Of per cont bonds of the new Is
sue, which was previously paid for
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04

afternoon to select candidate for Oh
States senator. Present Senator Willis
Bate was unanimously nominated. Ele1
by the legislature will be January II,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04

London, January 4.The Madrid corre-
spondent Of the Daily Mail says: In the re.
eei'don at Balabie Naval Lieutenant Raj.
fanny was eeheaded. The rebels also MUIR
derea a doctor aud several other Euro.
peans' a gunboat fired on the rebels. but
Its commander was unable to effect ~
release Of the women.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
WARRINGTON nRrrrs

n, wcse,sninston, January Representatives
f n. Improvement nodded yesterday ccntina '
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04

= sscr;sIy Long has completed detailed e.,i.
snin, Re recommended to 81 ccnssrucasd IN ss Il,
s snmse rspon. Tbs Agures are, For srms'
az ane amor for AL the ships lis. 1oo,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04
sAGAsrA WANTS THE TEST.

VIII snhmit His Retention In office
to the Queen Next Saturday.
Madrid, january s.-It is expected that
on saturday neM Senior sagatta viii sub
mt to the queen regent the question of
confidence in tho cabinet and ii is eypectod
snat her majastey's decision will be given
n m1npt,y' SO as TO allow speedy settle
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04

NEW WORN, .-Ths chess match he,,.,.
1sSesst' go sAsvsissr vim b rssu%s sii To-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04

]. a4plRgten, Jsnuasy s.r-Ths nonthiy
eoeg1y sseteneEt today showed tbst Al
49, q h9eipese peqembee II the debt
~ = ~ epeoausy. aiaeunisd =
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04

Ana. WASHINGTON, The presiosut vii, siy. !.
H Gnsr ~, % tns membsrs Of the cabinet and
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-04

Naspvaie, Tenn, january a.-rhe dam.
' 'sss'at'ss caucus vas bella shIs
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-02
They Cry for Him.

Mr.. EDITOR: AS you were pref
ent at our town meeting on Friday
last in the interest of our school
you are personally cognizant of
the fact tina, a majority of our real
estate owners who were present
were decidedly in favor of the lssu-
ance of bonds for the erection or
purchase of. suitable school build
ings. And although the voice of
the meeting was slightly in oppo-
sition to the bond issue in conse-
quence of number of the factory
operatives being brought forward
to defeat the laudable aims of the
property owners and others inter-
ested in the school movement, yet
we all know that with prompt and
proper activity on our part, under
the leadership of Gov. Sheppard
and Capt. George Evans and Mayor
Adams and others OF our largest
property holders, W. can push the
grand school scheme forward to q
proud success. Gov. Sheppard, the
people look to you now as they
long have heretofore done in simi-
lar emergencies. Come to the front
in the interest of your old town
and your owr people. We feel that
we have right to expect this at
your hands.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-02

It is little amusing to a Spar
hamburger to know how enthusi-
Iastic the people of Greenwood are
over one roller -four mill. For
about five years Spartanburg has
had first class mills and now we
have five mills going and two
more on the way. But the Green
wood people are right. Their
mill needs the hearty encourage
|ment of farmers. Soon more
mills will be needed and they will
come.-Spartan. But you must
remember, brother, that great
Spartanburg had it's day of small
things, and now she should not
forget the pit from whence she
was digged nor laugh at people
who never fail in what they under
take. Greenwood IS baby in
years by the side of Spartanburg.
Only give her hall the time that
Spartanburg has had to get her five
roller mills and other big things,
and the laugh will be out OF the
other corner of our neighbor's
mouth.-Greenwood Journel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-02
@. Sheppard, Jr;
Something More from Samuel
Taylor. Z


When [ was a young man Icould
out-run any man or dog / ever saw.
When I was in Talisee, Ala, one
day they got up a bet of $500 on
me and a grey hound running 100
yards. I give the dog 80 yards the
start on me and I kicked the lung
out of him before he run 80 yards
more, and he was a fine dog too,
This is true, there is no hearsay
about it, for I done this myself. Z
T. went out fishing one day in
Talisee and q jack struck at the
bob and jumped in my boat and
sunk ii and caught me by my foot
and like to have drowned me-.
That was the largest jack I ever.
saw in my life.
Another thing I will tell you
about, I can lift more with my.
whiskers than any man on earth.
I saw man in Talisee whose
weight was 480 pounds, he caught
hold of my whiskers and 1 lifted
&c tha oro,,rI -.:tl ---l