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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
LuDTGERT MADE A CONFESSION.
Safd He Killed His Wife Because He
Loved Another Woman


Chicago. July 27.-Frederick FAY Pratt
a member of the Chicago bar, said tonight
that Luetgert confessed in February. 1898.
that he had killed his wife.
In February, 1898, said Mr.. Pratt. in
my visits to the man at the Jail. he was
told by one Of the jailors that was a
palm reader and one day as l was passing
his cell he asked me to read his hand
found the lines OF fatality or predestina-
ton very strong and told him that from
his hand / could readily see he was moi
responsible for his actions in the sense
OF self-restraint.
He then said: Yes, that Is SO: 1 did
Kill my wife. l was possessed of the devil
and killed her because ! was in love with
another woman"
He then started to tell me about the
vat and said his wife attempted to make
a dying statement TO him. when the dogs
began 10 growl and he put an end to her.
lie then began cursing. AS l considered
the confession a professional one 1 re.
spected 1t until death has now placed him
beyond further human pursuit.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
Waxahachie Items,

Waxahachie, Texas. July 81. - waxa-
hachie has received 100000 bushels of
wheat.
Ed Hawkins. is having $4,000 residence
erected. Captain Patrick's $4,000 residence
is completed.
Colonel X. A. Davis will begin the cree
lloh OF four brick stores east of the Ma
sonic temple on August 1.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

II appears from recent decision by Judge
Peasants. In the ciyil court OF appeals fo-
this district, that the lawyer has tho strong
and comfortable arm OF the court thrown
around him. and that he can so forth to make
CT ampertous contracts wheresoever he listeth,
Judge Peasants holds In Wheeler vs.. Riyiere
az S. W.. 697 that contingent fee contracts
are valid. maintaining that the English stat
uter against Champerty "hnve never been in
force In Texas" II is rule In America that
the old English law prevails here where the
matter is not covered by special statute Under
this rule a court-made newspaper libel law
has got into Texas. but champerty which
would prevent some lawyers. semi-respectabls
or all "shyster.'' from hunting up casos
against people, newspapers or railroads oa
contingent fees. does not apply! II this Ism t
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
COLLISION AT MILANo.
Two Santa Fe Frcights Butted Into
Each Other.

Two snntn Fe Frcights Bntted into
Euch other.
Milano, Texas, July 26-About o'clock
this morning there was head end colli-
sion of two freight trains about one mile
north of Milano on the Gulf. Colorado and
Santa Fe railroad The engine OF the
northbound train was pretty badly torn up !;
its pilot was mashed off and tender and
cab crushed The southbound engine es-
capped with the loss of its pilot. The en-
glneer of the southbound succeeded in
stopping his train before the collision. 1t
is claimed that the accident was due to
the first section of the southbound train
not displaying the proper signals and the
northbound having passed the first section
here at Milano pulled out without know
ing there was a following section.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
CRUDE ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS.

That our systems of assessing property
are SO unsystematic, SO wanting in uni
formity and so imperfect in almost every
respect as to become veritable official
frauds upon the public has just been
again demonstrated by the Chicago News.
And the weakness and mperfection of
the system extends practically over the
entire country--in Illinois, as we'll as
Texas, in Missouri as in Georgia, in Penn
sylyania as in Kansas or California. The
Chicago News prints table comparing
the assessments for thirteen years past
In Illinois and New York Here are the
figures:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
vELAsco ITEMS.
Repair Work Is Heing Pushed o. u
VeIascO Terminal.

Velasco, Texas, July 25-The mail ~
in today for the first time In ten w
Once before during the food from "
weston on a tug boat. VIII have ~
mail from now on by rail to Angletos =
from there to this place by handar
A large force of hands are now At vi
repairing damage done to the vsns
Terminal track and they expect % N
trains running into Velasco on scAssll
time in a short while.
Town site is now out OF water. IN
some parts of the outer limits. N u
OF life in this vicinity. Considerable 4
of stock of all kinds.
Expecting seeds for distribution y g
mers. AS rule farmers Will planl Z
soon as possible. Twenty-Five iesI (
water at the mouth of the Brazos rifH'
is reported.
Business of all kinds very quiet
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
Residence purned at pbe1n,,

Phelps, Texas. July 27.-Last night the
home of l.. w. Mcknight was burned
by some incendiary. About week ago
Mr. Mcknight and family visited their
brother, Nell Hosea, and their baby be-
came sick and they could not return. Re-
port reached them this morning that their
home and entire contents had been burned.
There has been no fire In the house for a
week. He is very peaoeable man; has
no enemies that he knows Of Himself
and neighbors are endeavoring to find the
guilty parties.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
New Dry Goods Firm.

Cleburne, Texas, July 26.-T. r. James
& Sons have sold their big wholesale sad
dlery building on Main street to Mr.
Wright of Quanah and will at once com
mence the erection of larger and much
better arranged building on the same
treet Mr.. Wright, who is dry goods
merchant, will open business september /.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
HOSE CONTEST nrr

The hose contest between the CONN.
MES of Cuero and Yoakum for pu,x 4
500, which was billed to take pl,e. Z
morrow, will not occur, Chief A.. " n.
ner having yesterday received Iutss
gence from the Cuero department iL1
they viii be unable to attend. A tprs|
Of SIS will go TO the Yoakum compluJ.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
The Good TemnInra

Dallas, Texas, July 27.-Today,s session
" Tue state grand lodge. Independent Or
aer OF Good Templars, was devoted to
consiaeration Of reports from committees.
me otheers for the ensuing year we're
,us.aiiea. Waco was selected as the next
pi"Se Oh meeting for the grand lodge.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
PERSONALS.

e. b. Hill returned yesterday hon
business trir to Uvalde.
Miss Minnie May left yesterday Tor n
tonia on a visit to friends.
DIR. w. A. Mcdaniel is back irua i
months stay at Rochport.
j. 7. McQuillan, formerly viii Il
Lehms, has opened neat meat ms.r
in the Myths building on Grand arssx
Mr.. j. H. Swami, principal Of The iIt
school, has returned from Austin VIA
he has been attending the summer ssaz
OF the univ ersity.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
NOT A CANDIDATE.
But Major johnson Would Accept
the Nomination.

the OWIHiIVIUU
Louisville, July 2T.-A special to the
Evening Post from Lexington says: Major
P. H. Johnson, until recently chairman OF
the democratic State central committee,
willie not an avowed candidate for place
on the new democratic ticket. will ac-
cept a nomination for lieutenant governor.
He said: II am ready to assume any
duty honest democrats assign me. l am
not candidate, but if | should be nomi-
mated for lieutenant governor or any other
Office | will accept This movement is
one that appeals to my sentiments of hon
esty. l am not politician, but | am
willing to do anything to protect the name
of the State and the party
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
Revival at WheeIoc,s

Wheelock. Texas, July 27.-Rev. Garnett
OF Hearne and Rev. Kilgore of Calvert are
conducting revival, meeting at the
Methodist church here. which 10 nroy,n.
TO be very interesting and great eooa is
expected. Twelve accessions last night
me meeting Will continue the balance Of
'his week and probably longer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
calvert Mine. sti,l FLOODED.

Calvert, Texas, July 27.-sergeai' =,
hanson of the Calvert coal mines y
tonight with the convlcts enpl@ y, : :
the mines. Fifty of the convie,s, - Z
carried to Eagle Lake and I'M. y.
will go to Huntsville. They WV ~
returned to Calvert until the MUS, M
are still full of water, are asA'A
for operation,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

Wv orleans. July 27.-A special to the
item from New York says:
- mas been learned that the match be-
sM'sn James J, Jenries and Thomas sharkey
nionsh, worias heavyweight pugilistic cham
failure ~ Is l1ishle 70 fall through, owing TO the
posi- for,s S'.nries or his Representatives to
'''A' VINO has been selected as stakehoider.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
Zinc watch stolen and Rsosvs.

Fine Watch Stolen ana
Cameron, Texas, July 2p'A -, n
gold watch valued at $3.50 was es0''s ~
the office of DR.. NJ. X. 10"
By clever detective work the w., < X,
been recovered and youns II
in jail on charge OF tne.r mdl,a
stranger here. The watcn w.. WANG "
be sent to Rockdale under MIL, "ayii ~
than that used by the man "A
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
YoAKUM BUDGET.
First Bale of the New e..
Sold nj Aucttn. ~

Yoakum, Texas, July 27.-Tbe A., d,
of new cotton was ginned here 4. !.
day evening and sold at auction q
morning. The bale was made j, B
Strouhal and was purchased BY Alv'
Voss for SS2,5O A second bale Il i n
morning. =
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
CRANFILL VS.. HAYDEN
The Latter Is Now on TIA =
Criminal Libel.

Criminal Libel.
Dallas, Texas, July 27.-Tne t''a !
Rev. DR.. S. A. Hayden on tour cnalsa Z
criminal libel preferred against Old I
Rev. DIR. j. B. Cranfill was begun y
county court today. The State tss's
after introducing A. K. Hayden ~ T.. :
the defendant as their only witness ".
den's ALLEGED libel consisted 10 pupaur a.
in his paper, the Texas Baptist ana "
aid, charges that DR.. Cranhli naa VI 1,
propriated Baptist mission funas y /, 4
own uses. The defendant is expecla !
attempt to prove his charges sghnM ~ {,
Cranfill. This litigation is con!nn =
of the Hayden Cranfill row tnt ~
the Baptist church OF Texas IN : 'us
for several years.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
A Big Peach

To the Editor of The Posi-. IN p
Waller. Texas, July 26.-l nsl's - y
you a peach that weighed one ~ 4 I
pulled. send this as 2 s s,y orchsi
fruit grew this season IN IN st.t ~ n!
the town OF Waller as PROOF mi. mi,
can be grown here. Yours . IL W.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
Heavy Rain at Richnsp' ~

Richmond. Texas. July e M, !
was visited today with usiD w
rain, commencing at II q !. = !. a.
incessantly until 4 p. N. = !, rsishp
that there was nine inches
the time transpired.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
Two Men Killed by Wen

Oakwoods, Texas, July - - =
evening while cleaning OUT ,,.r ~
Butler Freestone county ,s.r Hgt
was overcome by damp. osca KS NJ
deayored to rescue nun Rotb -
life from the same Gauss
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

surrendered for . ~ ]!
Bastrop. Texas. July T'-.' - I
shot and killed Jim Wes", -
up the river yesterday. ga' "
to Deputy Sheriff Mana Dsu ~.
him in and landed him sAis" +;
parties colored.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
One OF the EVIL Consequences.
Fort Worth Mall Telegram.

The worst thing about that Hogg Tam.
many anair is the poetry now finding ~
way into many OF the newspapers
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

Dom Paul came down out OF the tree when
England threatened to throw rocks. Now
Conada is talking OF backing gracefully out
of her stubbornness as abe secs that Uncle
Sam is determined to hold fast to what he has
In Alaska. Canada probably reasons that 1t
Is better to give slice OF territory than to
run the risk OF being gobbled up entirely.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

The State Bar association now in session at
Galveston could II 1t would do a great deal
toWcrd elevating the bar by elevatlng the
sttrdard OF moral and intellectual quallfca-
'ionr for admission to the bar.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

straining at gnats and swallowing camels.
what is It? II looks like one law for the law
yer and another for his victim!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
William. VIII Not De n Candidate.

Boston, Mass. July 27.-The Post to-
morrow will announce that George Fred
williams, now en- route to Europe, will not
be candidate for vice president before
the next democratic National convention.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

so poor old Miles Is to obtain some degree
q recognition a. last from the war d.part-
rcntl Patience IS a great virtue and time Is
n grant beaior
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

Ex-Governor Hogg's speech before Tam
many is said to be still the talk of the braves.
The masses of democrats up East only need
some bold, trnc democrats to address I'll n
inGtead of their "expedlency" and jobblng
leaders.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

Ex-senator Joe Blackburn is back again IN
the harness as chairman of the democratic
committee in iertucky. The ex-senator Is Il
fighter and can he trusted to make the demo-
cletic campaign warm enough for all practical
purposes.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

II the Whites and tho Bakers and the Phil
pots and Griffns reach peaceful solution of
their war issues in Kentucky, MIR. Mckinley
ought actually to be ashamed to continue the
slaughter in tn. Philippines,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

Kansas has the reputation of being prolific
In eccentricities. and the ciarksyille Times
credits Il with the following:
Kansas preacher wants somebody 20 lend
him 81. 600 900. with which to start Chris,ian
daily paper which will be run on the lines
us is supposed Christ would conduct u " nc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

The round robin" must have had saiu-
tary effect on otis-he has actually and off,
cisiiy cabled that an American force got the
worst OF II in fight!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

1t Is easy to mngne that the nght on PEN
sion Commissioner Evans originated with the
tension attorneys and is backed only by the
6. A. K. But there is no telling what Poll
tician Mckinley may do. because it Is hard to
tell Which sds has the largest crowd.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28
rHr HOUSTON DAILY POST
Nv rHs
Houston Printing Company.

= = y0s HIS .. v;c.- PRESIDENT.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

An effort will be made to see that the game
law is enforced. 1t ought to be vigorous and
sincere effort for our game laws are amons
| the most useful on our statute books.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

corbin. adIutant general U. S. A.. needs q
long lest moro than any man in the United
states. For more than year now he has lad
upon bis shoulders all the sins, prejudlse5'
partialties. injustices and incompetences OF
the war department. The Fact that lie cheer
fully sought such load doesn't detract from
his need of Notwithstanding like
Eagan'g
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

After all the recruiting that has been going
on for month OF more past, one-thlrd only
OF the volunteer army has been enlisted. Algcr
delivered telling blow to the defensive re-
sources Of this country.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

Official reports state that the yellow fever
at Santiago is now practically under control.
Santiago is an important point, but General
] Leonard Wood deserves TO go UP higher.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

Is Steve Elkins dropping away from the
president! He boldly says that Alger bore
abuse that should have been leveled at Mr..
Mckinley. The whole country is beginning to
recognize the fact that the president was as
responsible as Alger for the scandals OF the
war.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-28

Senator Morgan must not come to Texas
and talk division of the Statehe is too old Il
man to be handled roughly. II there is one
thing that Texas is unanimous about 1t is
that Texas shall Become a grand empire State
and not collection of small commonwoaiths.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1899-02-23

Hon. Thomas c. Fletcher, the noted
war Governor Of the State Of Missouri,
Is a great friend of Pe-ru-na. Hewrites:
The Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co., Columbus,
Ohio:
Gentlemen-For years / have been
afflicted with chronic catsrrh, which
has gone through my whole system, and
no one knows the torture and misery /
have passed through. My doctor has
prescribed various remedies. and have
never found any relief until was per-
suaded by a friend TO use DIR. Hartman's
Pe-ru-na. After the use of one bottle
feel like a new man. 1t also cured me
Of a dropping I had in my throat, and
built my system up generally. To those
who are suffering with catarrh l take
pleasure in recommending your great
medicine. Very respectfully.
Thomas c. Fletcher.
Everything that affects the welfare Of
the people is a legitimate subject Of
comment TO the real statesman. The
statesman is not a narrow man. II is
the politician who is narrow. The true
statesman looks out on the world as it
is, and seeks. as far as is in his power, to
remedy evils and encourage the good.
Catarrh in its various forms is rapid
ly becoming a national curse. An I'M
doubted remedy has been discovered by
DIR. Hartman. This remedy has been
thoroughly tested during the past forty
wears. Prominent men have come TO
Know Of its virtues and are makingpub-
lie utterances on the subject. To save
the country we must save the people
To save the people we must protect
them from disease. The disease that is
at once the most prevalent and stub
born Of cure Is catarrh.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1899-02-23
HE DID NOT HAVE IT.
How . JOshing Judge Sailed Down
Deiightfuily Fresh
Young Man.

William Lightfoot Nisscher tells this char
acteristc story of Hon. Isaac Parker, famous
as the terrible Judge at Fort Smith, Ark,
who probably sentenced more men to be ex-
ecuted than any other judge that ever lived.
This was not, however, because he was so
unrelentlngly severe, but because he had
the hardest and most numerous lot Of Grim
inals to deal with that ever came within the
jurisdiction of such an official. One day
when there was an unusually large batch OF
culprits to be sentenced the judge looked
compasisonately over his spcctdcies at one
young scamp, and said:
"In consideration of the youth and in
experience of this prisoner shall Let him off
with fine OF $50
Before the Judge had done speaking the
very fresh young man coOlly stretched his
right leg and ran his hand into his trousers
pocket on one side, remarking nonchalantly
As he dad SO:
That's all hunky, judge: I've got that
much right here in my jeans
And one year in the penitentary, con-
Guided the judge. Then looking over at the
convict in quIzzical sort of way, he added
do YOU happen to have that in your jesns."
-Woman's Home Companion.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1899-02-23

STATE NEWS PICk=UPS.
sssssssssassssssaasasa'
HE SHOT TWO MEN.
An Attempt Ia Arrest Two Brothcrs at
Limestone. Ky. by n Constable. Re
suited In a Killing.

E>rrRrEl>E. Ky, Feb. 20.-constablc
Clay Tabor. accompanied by two dcpu
ties. Thomas and George Rice. went
saturday morning at $50 coc, Ia the
h,me of Jake Sloan. at Limestone.
',y., To arrest Harry and Gallon Sloan,
who are accused Of rnbhing the sore
# Gearhart 4 60. and stealing tobacco
from the barn of Widow Rice.
on entering the house Harry Sloan
commenced cutting Thomas Rice. Rice
shot Harry Sloan four times killing
him instantly. Clay Tabor shot Gallon
sloan near the heart. and ne i now AT
the point of death. Jake Sloan. a
brother. who served term in prison
for killing a man AT salt Lick. il heay-
ily armed. and declares he will kill the
Two RiccS and Constable Tabor.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1899-02-23
Animal Epicures.

In its stories Of animal life the Strand
Magazine tells of an old sheep dog that
was used 10 keep foxes away from a
chicken farm and who did ii success
fully. Nevertheless the chickens would
disappear. Out Of brood Of IS there
would be left only three. The dog was
at last suspected, but as be would per-
nit the chickens to climb all over him
this was considered libel. But close
watching showed that early in the
morning when none but chickens were
astir. Of which the dog would make
sure by listening at the house doors
and looking up at the windows, he
would turn 10 and treat himself TO a
good square meal of chicken. Another
story is of horse that. having been
treated TO bread at a customers once
or twice. would. when he had n chance.
cross the sidewalk and with his mouth
hammer the brass knocker on the door
until his wants were attended to.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1899-02-23
USED HIS BEST FRENCH.


1t was at the recent De Monvel recep-
ton in Chicago, and one of the couples
standing in line didn't know enough OF
French between them to put at the head
Of a menu card. The young man
couldn't even say: Hang i'll" in any
other tongue than his own, and the
young woman was earnestly endeavor-
ing TO share the few scattered phrases
from the language of Cyrano and DE
Monvel which she had painstakingly ac-
quired for the occasion. with him.
Bon soir, NJ. Monvel," she patiently
and persistently instructed him to say;
''un affaire tres charmante," and TO this
the young fellow consented. albeit with
much reluctance and not little
grumbling.
"Ill bet it would do every bit as well
if ] remarked Il pluribus unum' or 'auf
wiedersehen,' he complained, as they
drew near 10 the great man, and when
they stood in front of this magnificent
parsonage his companion nearly faint
ed. The young mans confidence and
self-assurance had deserted him entire
ly, and Good evening. Mr.. Monsieur;
pluribus unum," was what he really
said
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1899-02-23
VANITY OF GREATNESS.
One Young Man Who Found Out That
He Never Would De
Missed.

"You seemed depressed this evening,
said IIamblin, as Flagg, who was generally
on pretty good terms with himself, Int ms
eighth cigarette and Their threw 1t away,
after taking two whifis.
Yes. | am" was the reply. There no
use trying to be anybody in this world.
oh, come, brace up llamblln urged.
Whats gone wrong: You ought to be
ashamed to let yourself be cast down, after
the streak of good luck you've had. Here
YOU are on the sunny side OF 30, and a firm
doing a business of 81 ,OO,OO year has
made YOU its chief buyer, with a salary that
would keep three or four good-sized families
in luxury You've had a trip to Europe at
the houses expense and you
Hold on Fllgg interrupted. "youve
struck the very thing that bothers me. You
know Miss Do,liver-that beautiful, stately
girl | introduced you to one night IN the
Burkwells' box?
Il called on her last evening. ] used to
call there every week or two, before | start
ed across To the other side. Well, more
than three months had elapsed since had
seen her last Of course, | concluded that
my trip was an apology enough for the fact
that | had not called lately, 80 without any
ado began talking about my experiences IN
Paris What do YOU think she said:''
oh, ] can't guess.
why, have YOU been out of the city?
Chicago Evening News.