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OF W. II. MARRY
Remains We're Laid 10 Rest at His Home,
Jefferson.
THE IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES OF MASONRY
Floral decorations Were Magnin.
ccnt-Goscrnor Cnlberron Present
MS the states Representatives.

Jefferson Texas, January 10.-The re.
mains OF Colonel w. H. Mabry. who died
at Havana last Friday arrived here this
morning at 1 o'clock In charge Of Lieuten-
ant Deviue. who accompanied the remains
from Havana.
They were met at the depot by Colonel
II. d. Rowell, b. +. Sherrell, w s. Hay
wood, ]. NJ. beware, Judge S. w. Moseiy.
l.. b. Webster. d. G. Wise and others,
who took charge OF the body and con
veyed 1t to the home Il p. @. Wise. his
brother-in- law. where loved ones we're In
waiting-wife. children, mother and other
relatives,
1t is impossible to describe the sorrow
and grief of those who but d few months
ago had parted with him 50 full OF vlgor.
and life with such "A bright future before
him; to be returned to them cold In death.
Tho funeral services at the house were
conducted by Rev. P. M. Riley, after
which the Masons. of which order he was
a member, took charge of the body and
proceea, d In the cemetery, where he was
buried with Masonic honors.
William Clark, Jr., grand warden OF
the Grand Lodge OF Texas, performed
the ceremonies, assisted by p. NJ. Riley,
master and past grand chaplain.
The casket was draped In a United States
flag.
The tribute of flowers from admiring and
loving friends from different parts of the
State were cxquisitely beautiful and were
contributed by the followoing named per-
sons; Mrs. C. a. Culberson, A. Faulkner.
w. II. owens, X. w. Finley, Henry Orr
say. John r. Mobsrly, j. b. Armstrong.
A. b. Wozepcraft and Colonel w. II. Sta
cey.
The pail bearers were Governor G. A.
Culberson. n. w. Finley, J. H. Shepard,
n. j.. Rowell, b. f. sherrell and K. w.
Walker.
There were many rorrowing friends
from different parts Of the State In at
tendance, including Governor Culborson,
r. W. Finley. Hon. J. L. Shepard, robert
Robinson, Harry Owens and special
train conveying friends from Marshall.
All the business houses In the city were
closed out of respect to the distinguished
dead during the funeral services The
procession which followed the remains 10
The last resting place was the largest IN
the history of the city.
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Z ~ 5AEHRn..
GreenvilIe. Hunt County.

Born in Fannin county. Texas; aged A;
lawyer.
Mr.. Sherrill's boylood was spent on the
farm, where he DEVELOPED a robust and
sturdy manhood and that application and
determination has marked every advance
ment in after life. He graduated al Carl
ton college. taught school and later was
admitted to the bar in his native county.
In 1880 he moved to Hunt county and two
years was elected county Judge over sew
eral popular attorneys. He served SIX
yeals, retiring voluntarily. and leaving for
the guidance Of his successor a clean and
enviabe record. In 1892 he was elected
fiotorfal representative from the counties
of Kaufman and HUNT, serving with signal
ability and distinction In 1894, on the res
ignation OF Senator Charles II. Hoakum, ne
was chosen to the vacancy in the senate,
and again demonstrated his conservatism
and tact, both as legislator and parlia-
mentarian. He was indoltssI for the speak
ership by the county democratic conven-,
ton this year in ringing resolutions, ana
If chosen to this high and important posi-
ton every section and interest OF the State
will bs faithfully and patrioticaAly guarded
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

The house reconvened at p. m.
A resolution adopting the rules OF the
Twenty ffth legislature temporarily was
offered.
Evans of Grayson moved as substi-
tute that rule 81, which makes 1t possible
10 tie UP the house. be excepted. He sha
he believed q majority ought to be apie
TO proceed with the business, He SAID
rule 81 was responsible for six months
session two years ago.
The resolution, amended SO as to except
rule 81, was adopted.
A resolution to proceed TO the eiection
of officers was offered and snpsttutc
was adopted fixing the pay OF an OF theln
NJ 81 per day except the Chief clerk ser
aeant at arms md journal clerk VINO
who shall receive IS per day.
A. G. Oliver Of Cass nominated Lee -
Rountree Of Victoria for chief clerk W
G. McKamy OF Dallas nominated John ~
CuIlom; Thomas o. Murphy OF Bexar nom
mated Chester Halle of Bexar; Tom T.
Henderson, of Brazos nominated w. "
Perry OF Limestone county. =,
The frat ballot resulted: Cuiioin' OF
Rountree, So; Halle. 16; Perry. 10.
Sixty-three were necessary for cnoice'
and second ballot was ordered. result
ing: Rountree. ~; Cullom, "a; HAZE II
Rountree was declared elected.
KittreIl of Harris offered resolution
expressing regret Of the house az me uessn
OF Colonel w. II. Mabry that us sympa-
thy 10 rendered 70 his vile ana nossss'
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
sHERRII.L OF HUNT WAS ELECTED
SPEAKER ON FIRST BALLOT.
Lee j, Rountree of Victoria Was
Elected Chief Clerl<-Adtourned IN
Respect to Colonel Mabry.

Austin. Texas, January l0-Secretary OIL
State Madden called the house to order
at - o'clock.
Rev. II. M. whalen Of Travis county
offered prayer.
Mr.. Madden announced that he had ap-
uointed Lee Rountree of Victoria as cnlei
clerk; ]. e. Lucy of Travis as sergeant at
arms and Marshall Burney of Atascosa as
journal clerk.
The roll call showed that w. s. Conoiy
Of Falls O. H. Cross of McLennan and l..
W. Culp of Coryell were absent.
The oath of office was administered all
the members rising and repeating the oath
as the clerk read it.
Dudley G. Wooten of Dallas nominated
Sheriff. of Hunt for speaker.
Norman G. Kittrell of Harris nominated
Bailey of Dewitt county.
Seconding speeches for Sheriff. We're
made by Cooke Of Hays, Collins OF Panoia'
Barrett of Clay, Thomas of Fannin, Hen
derson of Lamar and Grubbs' of Hunt, while
those who spoke for Bailey were Master
son of Brazoria, Teagle of Orange, Garner
NJ ITvalde. Shropshire of Parker, Staples
of Bastrop and Willacy of Nueces.
Teilers to count vote: Stuart OF Tar
rant, Thomas of Fannin. Graham OIL Hen'
derson. .,s "a
Sheriff. received>70 votes ana Bailey o..
On motion of Mr.. Bailey, MI. snerIni
election was made unanimous ny a'A
nation.
Bailey. Prince and Chllds were ap-
pointed to escort Mr.. Sheriff. to the speak
er's stand. ,,
Mr.. Madden introduced Mr. Sheriff.. who
thanked the members for his election.
Adjourned until afternoon.
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TEMPLE TOPICS.
A Chinaman Ia to Bring His Wife to
Texas from China.

A Chinamnn Ii to Bring His wife 10
Texas from China.
Temple, Texas. January 10.--A Disagree
able wet norther has been blowing here
for the past twenty-four hours. and as a
result the streets are verltable mud
puddle" and business has been about sus-
pended.
This morning Mr.. Thomas Martin an
nounced for city marshal. 1t III underst God
ON the platform BY enforcing the gam
bling and saloon ordinances. This makes
the third candidate In the race for city
marshal and city politics are lively.
There was meeting IN this place yes
terday of the board Of directors OF the
union labor federated board of the SAINT,
Fe system In Texas. There was much
speculation as TO the occasion OF this
boards meeting, but II was stated as only
business session and no serious griev-
anccs OF any kind were brought up. The
committeeman all returned to their homes
last night
Little Nellie Tarycr. infant daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrsr-EhaIies Taryer. died here
yesterday
A number OF invitations to tho inaugu-
raj ball at Austin on the 18th have been
received here by citizens Of Temple, and
IT is safe to say Temple will BIO we'll rep
resented at that important event
Ching P0y, Chinaman who has con-
Quoted restaurant In this place for o
number Of years and who has made money
out OF the business, left yesterday for San
Francisco to visit his old home country
in China, sailing from San Francisco.
Ching arranged his business here and took
out papers establishing his citizenship In
this country, SO be can return. and sayf
he VIII bring with him on his return I
wife whom he left In the Orient many
years ago and who has been patiently
awaiting his return all this time There
has never been Chinese woman In this
place and the advent OF Mrs. Poy will be I
matter of public attention.
The many friends OF Mr.. w, r.. HILL all
over Texas will be sorry to learn OF the
serious illness Of that gentleman at his
home In this place, He has complica-
tion OF grip and pneumonia.
Messrs Gillum Of Rogers and Hieroyni-
mus Of this place have purchased the J. o
Smith job printing ofilce and viii opsrats
the same here.
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Cucpo. Dewitt County.
m In Sussex county. Virginia, In 1851


lawyer.
Mr.. Bailey is graduate OF the Untver-
sity Of Virginia. After coming TO Texas
he taught school at Flatonia for time.
In 1889 he located at Cuero. and has since
that year been engaged actively In the
practice of law and now ranks among tho
ablest lawyers OF the Southwest Texas bar.
He is engaged in partnership with other
gentlemen in the cattle business. MT.
Bailey has been a delegate to every DEM
ocratic State convention held In Texas
since 1883, and In each campaign since
1890 has made a vigorous campaign III MS
section of the State for the regularly or
ganized democracy. He was elected "
and served In the Twenty fourth lcglsla-
ture with distinction and In 1896 was
reelected from the Eighty-second district
To the Twenty-ffth Legislature In the
latter body he served Us chairman Of ju-
dietary committee Mo. 2. and also on COM
mittees on constitutional amendments and
Federal relations. In the last house Mr..
Bailey was universally recognized cham
pion of platform and administration meas
ures In all things and on all measures
he conducted himself In a manly ana cur
ageous manner and earned confidence and
respect OF every one OF his colleagues.
During the last legislature Mr. Bailey pre-
sided over the house more often than any
other member. and his bearing on such
occasions stamped him as presiding Of
ficer OF superior ability. He has clear
and resonant voice, is quick and correct
In his rulings, and his general demeanor
promotes legislative action and harmony.
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county, is In Austin, pushing his claim for
assistant journal clerk OF this legislature.
has ever been an aggressive and faithful
party man, being In line With the people,.
and his many friends here hope to see him
elected. Should he receive the nomination,
tho honor will not be unworthily bestowed,
as he is eminently qualified to fill the posi-
ton to which he Inspires.
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shcrr,Il,. FRIEND. Happy.

Dallas, Texas. January 10.-News from
Austin that the house had selected Judge
J. S. Sheriff. of Greenville for speaker
created considerable enthusiasm in Dali
las, where Judge Sheriff. is well and fav-
orably known 1t has been felt for weeks
that Sherrill's chances were exceedingly
bright, and while there is considerable
joy manifested at the result little surprise
Is exDrpsSed.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

At the fremont; II. d. Bner, Houston;
John A. Chaser, Denver; George Talbot,
Temple; Jacob Mcgee, Jr., r. ID. w. John
son. Chicago; Dr.. w. l.. Rogers, Temple;
w. +. Re!nhardt. New York; W. L. Me-
Cormick, New York o. IL. Love, st. Jo-
eeph, Mo-; J. II. Peterson, st. Louis, c. r.
Forsyth. W. C. Citing. New York; o. w.
Chamberlain, New Orleans; L. ]. Nc
Quade, Topeka; j. D. Jones. d n. Hotch.
st. Louis; w. A. Wilson, Houston; Oscar
Vinton, Jewett.
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the Houses Proceeded to Organization
Without Any Friction.
RRlLL OF HUNT ELECTED SPEAKER
i Of Dewitt Was His Only Opponent, the
fthers withdrawing in Favor of
Constitutional Convention Is AL.
most Unanimous.

reras, january 1o.-T,he TWEEN
legislature, which was called to
\ the first time at noon today. got
All friction and proceeded to busi-
short order.
ontest for the speakership Of the
ouse. the result OF which was
IN doubt when the boys retired
nj, had virtually been settled in
an hour or so before the time set
yening, so that but one ballot was
~ to dispose OF 1t.
ty-two men had participated In the
caucus held at 10 o'clock, among
slng Childs Of San Antonio. one of
candidates. he having withdrawn
med the Sheriff.. forces. A little
h2 1t was announced that Prince of
had also withdrawn and alb
his followers of such pledges as
lad given. This left the field to
and Bailey, and the former was
nm the first ballot BY majority Of
= IS can be noticed, the contest,
"a It was, left no bad taste In any
and the new speaker starts out
. cordial support and best wishes Of
ire house.
~ be stated also, by way Of paren-
that the Chicago platform democ-
strictly in the saddle and that
rill be no abandonment OF the prin-
which have guided the true blues
khe turning down of the so-called
Fexas loose" crowd.
general proposition, most of the
Ira favor a short session, but this
|ething that will be governed by cir
Inces entirely. Anyhow. 1t is safe to
lat 1t will take at least 120 days to
rough with the work to be attend
| feeling in favor Of . constitutional
btion Is almost unanimous. and 1t
lat this time as IL it would be race
who will first get in the resolution
hing for the calling Of one.
kesentative Kennedy, at the request
be Of his constituents, has prepared
! resolution and will introduce 1t at
|st opportunity.
|the members Of the senate are here,
but one member of the house (Mr.
h Of Falls) is absent.
bbers Of the third house" are be-
)g to arrive. Several well known
men who belong to that organization
ALREADY put in an appearance.
(sates from the fifteen Texas d.
Of the Order of Railway Conductors
lere today and selected e. P. Curtiss
hithville to represent the order here
the session of the Twenty-sixth
ature. They are interested in the re-
Of the law requiring the payment of
is per mile from passengers who fail
bcure tickets.
ice was given in the house today
W. 7. WATSON will contest the seat
NJ. Bennett in the lower house. Ben
the populist who has a certificate OF
On from Grimes county. The validity
election is questioned on the ground
there was fraud In the counting of
aiiots and that there were several
boxes stolen and their contents de-
q IN his interest. 1t is. also alleged
iiegal ballots were used-tha. is. bal
gearing the names Of the nominees
'ue OF another party with Bennett IS
printed thereon. Hon. Frank Bril-
.epresents WATSON and proposes to
'ns warmest kind of a fight for him.
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Judge Grubb.' Good Luck.

Greenville. Texas, January 1o.--Judge v.
w. Grubbs. Pictorial representative from
the Seventh district, composed of the
counties of Kaufman and Hunt, left yes
terday afternoon for Austin to be present
at the opening session Of the house and
assist In pulling for his colleague, Judge
Sheriff..
The judge left day-old baby daughter
al home and went away with broad
smile on his face.
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A Xerdict nfI snicidr.

sherman. Texas. January io.--Justics d
the Peace Barker today completed his in-
yestigation of tho cause and manner Of
the death OF Mrs. Clara Hanson. His yer-g
dict was that deceased came to her death
from stranguiation caused by hanging hy
d rope adjusted about her neck by hsy
own hand with suicidal intent.
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Harris, Frank II. Smith OF Bell j. X.
p. Shirley OF Parker and S. NJ. N. Marrs
OF Kaufman were nominated. Smith was
elected on the fifth ballot, receiving eight
cen votes.
Senator Heber Stone OF Washington ar
rived and was marked present.
For sergeant-at-arms B. F.. Pace of Dali
las receive fifteen votes and Glen H. Allen
of Travis was reelected, receiving sixteen
votes.
B. F. Houghes Of Limestone was elected
assistant sergeant alarms without opposi-
ton.
John M. Dole Of Wise was elected door
keeper without opposition.
The following nominations were made for
assistant doorkeeper: "Old Hickory" Jack
son OF McLennan, A. J.. Sapp of Harris,
Lucien Goss of Baylor, j. G. Booth of Ira
Wis, r. w. Franklot OF Grimes. j. G..
Adrien Of Travis and j. NJ. Bell of Sutton.
On official ballot V. r. Pace. who was
not nominated, received fifteen votes and
was declared elected.
For chaplain l.. w. Scott of Dallas, j.
s. Sullivan of Sackett, ]. 8. Shackelford OF
Hays and J. b. benson of Travis were
nominated.
Rev benson was elected, receiving six
teen votes on first ballot.
About twsnty names we're presented for
the committee clerkships and the follow
ing four were elected: Mark Goodwin of
Harris. Otto Pfeuffer of Guadalupe, H. e.
J. McDermott of Dallas. Miss Faith Har-
rison of Limestone.
Adjourned until tomorrow with the cleo
tion OF two clerks pending.
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Huntsville, Texas. January 10.--The dags
at the Sam Houston Normal are suspended
at half-mast today. out Of respect for Gen-
erai Mabry, whose funeral occurred at JEFF
ferson.
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Frank Rutledge.
Mr.. Frank Rutledge. Austin, Texas.


Mr.. Frank Rutledge. Austin, Texas.
Department of Agriculture, ETC., Austin,
Texas, January 8, 1899. Dear Sir:
acknowledge with pleasure, in behalf Of
the State, the reception of the iron slack
trough" as contribution from you TO the
States collection of relics. That 1t was
once used by the Mexican soldiery for
blacksmithing and gunsmithng purposes,
and that II was captured by the Texas
troops from Santa Anna's army at the bat
tie OF San Jacinto are propositions which,
think. from your statement. admit OF no
reasonable doubt That after that battle
1t became the property OF General Houston
and was by him given to your father, Cap
tain VIM p. Rutledge. from whom It came
into your possession. are facts which great
~ enhance the historic interest attaching
to the utensil. and justify Its future safe
preservation by the State. Respectfully
yours, JEFFERSON Johnson.
+, Attorney General Smith and State SUPER
intendent OF Public instruction Kendall
qualified this morning and took charge OF
their respective Offices.
The adjntant generals office WAS closed
and the door thereof draped in crepe today
out of respect to the memory OF the late
Colonel Mabry, who was buried at Jefferson
this evening.
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THE STATE CAPITAL.

Presentation to the State of = His
toricaI Relic.
Austin Texas, January 10.-The follow
ing correspondence explains itself:
Hon. JET Johnson, Department OF Aarl.
culture, Etc, Austin, Texas.
Dear Sir: l have the pleasure to pres
ent to your department, through you,
relic of the battle Of San Jaeinto, which
was given to my father, Captain William
p. Rutledge, by General Houston. 1t was
supposed to have been used by the Mexi-
can gunsmiths as a slack trough. He be-
ing gunsmith tand, believe, the only one
at that time in the town of Washington),
used 1t for that purpose until 1852, when
he sold his property and settled In VIII
liamson county, bringing this iron trough
with HIM Having no particular use for IL
II was used for various purposes until IL
broke. After that il was carefully kept,
regret the time has passed when its his
tory could have been positively established
Mr. Obey Miller and Mr.. John Farrell knew
ali the circumstances connected with It's
history but as they are long since dead
the appearance OF the trough and bare
statement from me is all the public has
that II is a genuine relic of that great
battle. Yours truly.
Frank RufJedpa
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aoria county for note and foreclosure, tie
amount involved being $4,000 80.

amount involved being $4,000.
d. u. Wall OF the Texas Stock aud Farm
journal Is N the city from San Antonio
The Journal Is one of the defendants M
DIR. Fred j. Burkey's $4,000 damage suit
sgnins' the Pasteur Vaccine company OF
Chicago. and Mr.. Wall is hero to SEQ II a
compromise can not be made SO far as the
Journal Is concerned. He held confer
once with Dir. Burkey yesterday and an
Other again today. but the result OF the
meeting is not known.
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Waco, Texas. January 10.-Hon Richard
II. Harrison, who has resided at Salado.
Bell county, three years, has returned to
Waco to live. Mr. Harrison retains his
farm near salado, but will occupy his old
home In this city permanently hereafter.
He has not yet decided whether he will
resume the practice OF law or NOT.
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a NEW BEACH HorEL.

The matter Of building a new beach ho-
tel seems to be very much at ease Just at
present. committee from the chamber
of commerce has been promoting the
scheme, working In connection with some
business men, but not much progress has
been made yet. The idea has been all
along 10 have new hotel completed ny
June as q means Of attraction for sum
mer visitors Last year the beach was
void Of anything in the way OF legitimate
amusement There was no hotel at which
visitors could stop and there was no music
except OF the dance hall variety The pir-
pose 10 build a new hotel 10 take tho
place Of the one burned Is iaudable. but IT
locks now as II no one will be bound TO
put money In the project
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and that when the house adjourns 1t be
in respect to HIS memory
The resolution was adopted unanimously
by a rising vote.
Adjourned till a. m.
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NOTES AND PERSONALS,

Lieutenant Bailey. In charge Of heavy
artillery battery q. has returned from San
Antonio, where he was ordered for court
martial service.
J. NJ. Lowe left last night for Dallas and
will proceed In few days TO Chicago to
assume his duties as secretary TO Mr.. Peck,
commissioner OF the United States 10 the
Paris exposition.
George w. Curtis Of New Haven. Conn.,.
has brought suit in the Federal court hare
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For AssIstnnt Journal Clerk.
Winsboro. Texas. January lot H.
Napier editor Of the winsbofo Wide
Awake. and democratic chairman Of Wood