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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-26
THE CONVENTION CLOSES.
The Texas Baptist Sunday School Convex
ton Cuts Off a Day
OF ITS PROGRAMME AND ADJoURNS
rbe Next Place of Meeting Will lie
Left to the Board of Directors.
Yesterdays Proceedings.

| The Texas Baptist Sunday school con-
vention resumed its work yesterday and
adjourned last night sine die, instead OF
continuing the session through Saturday,
as was originally intended.
The regular order of business was sus-
pended when the convention was called to
order for the purpose Of taking up the
report of the board of directors. which had
Thursday been re-committed on account
of being in an incomplete condition. 1t
was. however. decided to defer considera-
ton of the matter until p. IN.
The committe on time and place Of the
next meeting and the annual sermon made
their report.
The question OF the place was referred
to the board The time was the Thursday
before the second Sunday In July, 1900.
Rev. Isaac Sellers was chosen to deliver
the sermon. alternate, Rev. John Moore.
The question of the election of CORES
pondng secretary came up next. A mo-
ton to refer to the board was lost. ]. NJ.
Gaddy was placed in nomination for the
place, but the nomination was finally with
drawn and the present incumbent, E. q.
Everett of San Antonio, was elected by
reclamation.
The report OF the committee on Sunday
school work was adopted, and this maze
a permanent committee
The committee on new board then re-
ported, the members named being as fol-
lows; B. S. Fitzgerald f. d. Mcintyre,
J. q. Castor, ]. C. Hill, Houston; A. ].
Harris, San Antonio; ]. H. Thorn, Rusk;
Luther Little, Bonham; Isaac Sellers, ABB
lene; w. NJ. Harris, Galveston; A. w.
McGaha, Waco, G. W. Truitt. Dallas.
Report adopted,
The report on institute work was then
presented and adopted
The committee on foreign population re-
ported good progress and asked for an
of $4,000 for work among
foreigners in Texas. Report adopted.
Rev. W. NJ. Harris of Galveston then
made short address ON the subject of re-
the church.
An address on Graded Sunday SchoolS'
was delivered by DR.. Price Cheaney of
Dallas.
Rev. j. NJ Carroll of Waco, from the ed
icational commission, then made an argu-
ment for concentrating the efforts of Tex
as Baptists in educational matters. He
described the affiliation of Baylor univer-
'ity at Waco with Baptist schools in other
parts of the State. He announced that
$780, 600 had been raised of a fund of $780,
300 necessary to save the principal Bap-
list institutions of Texas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-26
BAPTIST EXCURSION.

The Galveston, Houston and Northern
failway--Bay Shore Line, or commonly
known as the La Porte route"--will sell
tickets, Houston TO Galveston and return,
at Sl.Oo, August 26, for the accommodation
OF the Baptists and their friends. and, In
tact, the rate is open TO everybody. Three
trains out OF Houston--S a. m, 40 p m.
and y. m.--and three trains In return d.
rection and on Saturday evening. August
20 train will leave Galveston $50 p. m,
which is the latest train of any route, and
on Sunday special train leaves Galveston
1880 p. M, which Is also the latest train.
All tickets limited for return TO August 2S.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-26
The Third Game.

Last night at the Young Mons Christian
Association rooms was played the thru
game of a tournament of five games OF in
door baseball, in which great deal of in
terest Is being manifested. SO far the
Longs have been victorious winning
two out of the thre~ games The score
last night was very close--1i to 10. More
games will follow on Friday nights,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-26

n. d. AYES officiating. There was the
greatest profusion OF floral offerings at
the grave.
The honorary pail bearers were Major
Il. w. Cave and Henry House. Active:
John d. woolford w. b. Jones. Colonel j.
NJ Means, Frank Andrews, d. NJ. Camp
bell, Thos. II. Brown
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-26
THE BRADLEY FUND.
Only $3.50 More Needed to Make U
III. GJnn

The fund being collected through The
Post TO assist j. NJ, Robinson. the blind
newspaper seller, in fitting MP n small
stand. took quite jump yesterday when
the employees of the mechanical depart
ment of The Post subscribed S1i.50, run
ming up the total to S97.SO.
Previously acknowledged ..,..,,.. $50 80
Mechanical department of Tho Post. IA 80
Total Observation-Disclosures, S97 so
This leaves but So 20 yet 10 be subscribed
to reach 800, when The Post will close
the list and turn the money over to Mr.
Robinson as soon as he arranges for his
stand.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-26
Roof Burned nm

About o'clock this morning an alarm
of fire from box s23 took the Are depart /.
ment' to 1914 Calhoun, where the roof wa q
burned off small shanty owned hy Ed
Kershaw and occupied by h. Alexander.
colored.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-26
NIGHT SESSION.

N'Aoiih oGoolON.
Al the night session devotional eye.
oifes were conducted by w. T. V. Tardy o,
Greenvlle.
a very able paper on The Abuses ~ Is.
sunday School" prepared by Judge Inc
O. Townes' LID, of the law department
of the State university at Austin was
read by Rev. G. W. Truitt of Dallas .mdea
Iownes not being able to be present.
The session was practically closed with
an address upon the Obligation of the
Church to the State and Sunday Schools ),
delivered by r. T. Hanks.
III was intended that the convention
would continue through today and tha
programme had been SO arranged hnt oa,S
ing to the excessively hot weather III.
work was hurried through, and last nieht,s
session concluded the convention. the ma
lority OF the delegates Intending to 90 r.,
odlNestoh 'ouay on some of the excursions
arranged Tor their especial benefit by the
nul, colorado and Santa Fe. Galveston,
houston and Henderson, and La Por,.
railroads. i'''s
Al the conclusion of the sesslo, ,,s,
night Rev. l.. d. Lamkin of the First Rans
tist church announced that he had nrom.
ised TO NIL all the pulpits In the citv IN
Sunday with the ministers attending thia lie
convention, but that in so much as so
many Of the DELEGATES were going to Gal.
weston 10 spend Sunday. he had found i,
very oithcuit to carry out hiS promise and
could do so only partially.
ne announced the appointments mads
to be as follows: Aiaue
First Baptist church, morning service
y. II VAIN Of Lancaster: eyeninr ssr,,, ee'
r T. Hanks OF Abilene. 'e'' wee
shearn Methodist EPISCOPAL cbnreh
morning, n. Barrett; evening w p
v. Tardy OF Greenville. -
Tabernacle Methodist Episcopal church
earoilne and Polk, morning r. T. Hanks
mckee Street Methodist Episcopal
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-26
BAPTIST EXCURSION

The Galveston. Houston aud Northern
railway c'Bay Shore line'D has arranged
an excursion TO Galveston 70 accommodate
those VINO attend the Baptist state sun
day school convention. The fare will be
81 for the round trip end tickets will be
sold August 70 and good for return 10 In
clude the 2sth. This Is special arrange
ment by this line, which has three trains
daily In each direction between the cities.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-26
TO OUR CUSTOMERS

Joe Odell, formerly driver OF No. 3
wagon, is no longer connected with this
laundry. Kindly hold bundles for our
driver who succeeds him.
81 Packard's Troy Laundry.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-26

church, morning, w. t. " Tardy; evening,
Lucius Robertson of Dallas.
Central Christian church. evening" r. N.
Barrett.
Second Presbyterian church, morning,
Lucius Robertson.
Second Baptist church. morning, E. NJ.
Hunt; evening, W. C. Luther.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-26
MRS. oLIvER's SCHOOL or MUSIC

Now open. For terms address 1917 Texas
avenue, or can rooms 200 and 2l0 Moore
4 Burnett building, opposite Mistrots.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-26
TEXAS TEACHERS.

The September number of Texas School
journal, Austin, will contain summer nor
MAJ questions and answers; thirty pages
ol Slate news; school room devices; sl.OO
per annum.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-26
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The afternoon session was opened with
devotional exercises conducted by T. d.
Harold OF Victoria.
The committee on Negro Population
reported aud their report was adopted.
The report of the committee on bible
Women was also submitted and adopted
after being ably discussed by Rev. R. r.
Hanks Of Abilene
The committee on Sunday Schools and
Colportage Work" reported and their re-
port was adopted.
A very able address on The Bible IN
the Sunday School was delivered by DR..
r. N. Barrett of WaXahachle.
DR.. w. G. Luther of Dallas addressed
the convention in the interest of the
American Baptist Publishing society.
The committee on The Importance and
the Means of Securing Increased Contri-
buttons to the Work OF the Convention"
submitted report, which was adopted
after having been amended by DR.. f. M.
Law
The committee on credentials reported
and was discharged.
The report of the committee on thu
Sunday School Helper" was adopted.
resolution by E. C, Everett of San
Antonio on the relations of denomina-
'lonal work was read and adpoted
ne corresponding secretary gave a BRIEF
outline of his work for the past wear
Whlch proved very satisfactory to the con-
Fention and his report was adopted.
Prof. I. |. Gibson of the Howard Pawn.
college addressed the convention.
resolution was introduced by VIM.
harris of Galveston thanking the FirsI
Baptist church and the people of Housto,,
Tor their hospitality, so generously gwen
the newspapers of Houston for their full
ana complete reports and the railroads
Tor reduced rates and other courtesie.
Adopted by rising vote.
After announcements and benedict,on
by Rev. c. T Mcdaniel the convention ad-
Journed until Sis y. m.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-28
KILLED FROM AMBUSH.
Well Known Georgia Negro Shot. Pre-
sumably Through Revenge.

ATLANTA, GA, April IA special TO
the Constitution from Leesburg Ga,
says AT Thurman, a well known negro.
was shot and killed from ambush on tho
public road near here this morning. HIS
body was completely ridded with bull
lets. The cause of the tragedy Is be-
leved 10 have been revenge. When
George Biyins George Fort and Bil Holt.
the three negroes. outraged Mrs. Ma
roney I'm the presence Of her husband in
this county few months ago. they were
run down by Thurman. and IL was through
his efforts that they were brought 10
justice and later lynched.
Thurman at that time expressed himself
as bitterly opposed 10 the crime COM
mitted by the negroes and openly stated
that he would use all his efforts toward
their capture. which he dd His lifs
was threatened by friends of the dead
negroes.
The lynched nerocs' friends had ar
ranged 10 kin three prominent white men
who had made threats against Bvens
Holt and Fort. and were about 20 carry
it out when Thurman prevented the muir
der and had almost succeeded In trap
ping the nine conspirators when they
turned the tables and shot him 10 death
in the road
The parties are nearly all known and a
number OF arrests VIII be made within
the next few days.
This part Of the county has been terror
lied by a band Of outlaw negroes for
several years. the three who were lyuched
in January being their leaders. IL was
thought then that n stop had been put
10 their work but now IL has broken out
anew and a law-abiding negro who was
trying 70 assist IN bringing criminals 70
Justice IS shot down In the public high
way.
Several prominent white men IN the
county have been threatened by the ganS.
and they are so terrorized that they VIII
not leave home AT night
Superior Court cOnyenes here Monday
and tho affair will be Investigated thor
oughly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-28
GEN. WALKERS CASE IN COURT,
Warrants in Police Court Dismissed
Rallied 10 CORPORATION Court Monday

BRISTOL, TENN, April N.-Special.-
x-Coneressman James A. Walker came
IN Rristol to-day and appeared before a
rollce Justice. The Commonwealth dis
missed the warrants pending aginst him
IN that court City-Sergeant Goes at
once arrested him on capias Issued
from the Corporation Court
General Walker by his attorneys made
o. motion for bail before Judge Stuart
and his bond was fixed at $500. His sure
ties are Captain ]. II. Wood Colonel A.
Tulkerson. Judge r. NJ. Page NJ. NJ.
Cs1dweu and J. L. Williams. The condi-
lions of the bond require him to appear
I'm court next Monday morHE, May lst.
A. answer the indictment for having shot
Atiornev W. l.. Hamilton.
The ox-Congressman looks very much
oi5or than ne did before he was shot.
lie IS represented by fine array OF
counsel composed Of Fulkerson Page
G. Hurt. Hon. Dan Trigg, D. F. Bailey
w s Hoge, Frank Sergeant anu NJ. NJ.
caldwell.
Able counsel viii assist the Common
woalth's attorney, among them eN-Mayor
lack Winston and Judge Thomas CurHn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-28
Mr.. MARTIN IS ENDORSED.
The John W. Daniel Club Wants Him
for senator.

The John W Daniel Club had a largely
attended meeting in Thon's Hail last
night. President sam Stern presided The
report Of the Committee on Masquerade
Ball reported that tho receipts were
sio115, and expenses $50.
Mr. j. Samuel Parrish offered the fol-
lowing. which was unanimously adopted
Whereas. We ever adhcring 20 the old
Jcnersonian principles OF Democracy ana
always hes.iat!ng % depart from old
customs and rules. yet with fun o0nh-
dence in the people ana believing tnat
their voice is the voice OF God We are.
as is the great Senator John ". Daniel,
after whom the club is named. ever will
ing 10 submit 10 the great and good peo-
pie OF this Old Dominion any question,
believing and knowing that their conclu-
sion will not only be final but right and
just. Therefore be II
Resolved That this club most heartily
indorses the Hon Thomas 5. Martin for
reelection 20 the United states Senate
from Virginia. who is fully in accord
with the sentiments as declared by this
club.
Speeches were made by President
stern. Messrs jefferson Wallace. James
Lewis Anderson. Chris Manning Jr.,
Mr.. Parrish. Captain Sullivan and others
The clubs band rendered several seec-
tions and al the close Of the meeting re-
freshments were served.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-28
NEGRO PREACHERS AGAIN.
Resolutions Denunciatory ofthe Gcor-
gia Lynchiugs Passed.

NEW YORK. April 27.-The African
Methodist Episcopal Conference. IN ses-
sion at Jersey city to-day adopted reso-
lutions denunciatory of the lynchnSs IN
Georgia. and declaring that mob violence
was entirely out Of harmony with human
reason, and the instincts OF iynchers were
below animals of the lowest type.
The address OF Bishop Alexander wal
tiers Yesterday against lynching was en-
dOrscd as the sentiment OF the conyeh-
ton The conference calls upon the Wmte
people OF the South who favor honor, law
and good government to assert their ihnu-
ence In the salvation of their own honor
i'm the eyes OF the civilized people OF the
world by doing all they can 10 put stop
10 lynchings. go
The conference put itself on record as
being against an crime ana express III
gratihcatiOn at the triumph or the Amer
lean arms IN the war with Spalh' as IL
means advanced civilization.
The conference expressed regret az me
loss of life In the Philippines, bul he!u
that the United states should sho" us
supremacy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-28
SAVED FROM THE SEA.
Cant. Evans Picks Up Two Men at sea
IN an Open Boat.

NEW YORK. April 21.-The United
states transport ComaL Captain Evans
to-day arrived from Havana with sixty
four messengers and $50 discharged soi-
diers ,t....
last about forty-nve miles north OF Jupi-
ter he sighted small saii-hoat dis
masted and flying the American flag in
,'srted as q signal of distress.
Tyo men were seen 10 make frantic
erorts 10 attract attention. The two men
we're taken on board ana brought 90
this port. They We're J. X Bonhel and
I Kehcw. Of Miami. Fla.
Tbev said they had sailed from Miami
in "a small boat named Rambler inteud-
ing 10 40 TO Nassau. but bad weather
coming on the craft was unable 10 over
come H..
The mast was snapped OF ~ the deck
and the bedding and other heavy mate
rial we're thrown overheard 10 tighten
the craft.
After three days drifting about. dur
ing which all knowledge OF their bear
ings was lost. the comel hove In sight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-28
'C. K 0. DEPOT
WILL Be bully.
All Differences Have Been
ReConCiled.
HARMONY PREVAILS.
H..r-oI h,,
The Trouble Was Caused by a
misunderstanding.
FULL EXPLANATIONS ARE MADE
The Railroads viii Comply With tho
Request ofthc sub COMMITTEE on
Streets, Which. They Agree,
are Only Reasonable.
over the
Route.

The differences between the sub-Com-
mittee on Streets and the representatives
of the Chesapeake and ONO ana iach-
mond, Petersburg and Carolina railroads
have been satisfactorily adjusted. ana
tho great improvement which means so
much % Richmond Is now almost an
assured fact.
The whole trouble, Il seems, arose from
a misapprehension. which was removed
by subsequent explanations on both Sides.
The railroad people formed tho idea
that the committee wanted complete ana
elaborate plans OF the proposed depot
These they were not prepared 10 give,
and said so very emphaticaliy. The COM
mittee insisted on It's position, which was
totally misunderstood hy the other side.
and the result was considerable bad feel
ing and adjournment without accom-
plishing anything.
EXPLANATIONS MADE
Subsequently, however Mr.. f. c. F,bei.
chairman Of the subcommittee, was seen
By both Messrs Axtell and Williams. rep
resenting the two lines. and he explained
to them calmly and dispassionately. that
the committee only wanted facts and fig
ures easily given. and by which they could
be guided. Both gentlemen an once recog-
nized the Justice OF the position assumed
by the committee and profcssed willing
ness TO comply with It's reques.
Such IS the status OF the matter at
present. and there will be another meet
ing of the subcommittee whenever the
Information desired IS ready. which will
probably be before very long.
OVER THE ROUTE.
Mr.. Axteu and Colonel Cutshaw were
out portion Of yesterday morning going
over tho route OF the proposed line.
The understanding arrived az all around
seems perfect. and while the dimensions
OF the proposed depot have not yet been
officially given out. yet they are said
10 be perfectly satisfactory 10 the CON-
mittee. and will meet the approval Of ths
general public.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-28
QUIET AT APIA.
kautz Says lie is Simply Protecting
American Interests There.

WASHINGTON. April 2l.-The follow
ing cabiegram has been received az the
Navy Department from Admiral Ksutz:
Auckland, April :, Apia, April H.
secretary OF the Navy. Washington:
The receipt OF kilograms Of March Il,
and April ?, Is acknowledged. Coal can
not be obtained at Apia. must be ordered
from Auckland. Everything IS quiet at
Apia. l am not aggressive on Matasfa
rebels. but ! am protecting United States
consulate. United states property and
fhe samoan government as established
10, me decision OF the chief justice OF the
Supreme Court.
(Signed) "kAUTZ.
The Navy Department In foot note
TO the above announces that IL has al
ready completed arrangements for sup
plying coal 70 Admir- Kautz and Il Will
soon be az his command.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-28
BIG RAILROAD COMBINE.
Norfolk & Western, Southern and {. a
q. io Pool Their Interests.

NEW YORK, April 27.-The Southern
railway. Chesapeake and Ohio and Nor
folk and Western are the roads named
as about to enter into combination, which
N Is said ON good authority Is soon 10
be made.
II is asserted that options on the stocks
OF these companies have been secured
At figures considerably above the present
market price The combination Is said 20
he not particularly difficult to make, as
a large part Of the securities are owned
by persons already associated in other
MaNs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-28
Antitrust Law Sustained.

LITTLE ROCK. ARK. April 2.--Judgs
Joseph Martin. OF the Circuit Court. to-
day rendered decision upholdins the
constitutlonsllty OF the antitrust law,
but limits It's force TO Offences committed
in the State OF Arkansas. The Attorney
General construed the law 10 cover rate-
making by insurance companies In Ar
kansas or elsewhere. thus excluding the
old line companies from the State.
Judge Martha holds that the State has
a right TO exclude foreign corporations
and prohibit them from doing business In
the State. but cannot punish corporations
or individuals for violations OF the penal
code crmmjttsd IN Nthss states
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-28

CANTON. O.. April 27.-The fate OF
Nfrs e1Drre Is now In the hands OF the
iury. The twelve men who are TO deter
mine whether she Is guilty or not OF the
murder of George u. Saxton We're locked
up i'm the iury-room at noon to-day. and
nj midnight no agreement had been
reached
m was persistently reported at that
hour that the jury stood eight Tor ac-
ou.ttal and four for manslaughter. IL il
not thought likely an agreement will be
reached tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-28
PRICE TWO CENTS.

Arthur such was not the only purpose
of his expedition. The principal OBJECT
was TO clear the country back TO the toot.
hills OF the numerous small bodies OF
insurgents who have been harrassins tne
country and making life miserable for me
American troops by forays at unexpected
times and places.
II is stated that General Lawton has
fully succeeded in this. and when he has
effected a junction with Macarthur, nortn
Of Calumpit. II will be possible to estao-
lish a comparatively short line OF works
across the country and prevent the re-
turn OF the insurgents from the north.
MADRID. April 27.-The Minister OF
War, General Polavieja. II Is announced,
has received advices 70 tho effect that
Aguinaldo intends Ito retain the Ameri-
can and Spanish prisoners as, In the
event Of a cession of hostilities n en-
ables him 10 demand better terms OF
peace. %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-28
Mr.. CIaggett Jones Says the Meeting
Will Be a Success,
Mr.. MARTINS CONFERENCE.
Two Gentlemen, Thought To he His
Opponents, Meet Him at Lynch
burg Railroads to Give he
duccd Ratcs-Ihc Populists
Pleased with the Political
Situation in his state.

Mr.. Claggott =. Jones returned to the
May Convention Bureau yesterday and
Will direct the work there to-
day and tomorrow He will be
in attendance upon King and
Queen Court next week Congressman
Rixey. Hon. r. Walton Moore and Hon.
J. G.. Parker are expected here Monday
or Tuesday and Will remain a few days.
Mr.. Jones states that he is fully saus-
fed with the progress of the movement.
~ large crowd viii attend, and many OF
the best men in the party VIII Dee here, "
he said. 81 think there will be fully six
hundred representative from the First,
Second and Third Districts. Many will
come from the other districts. j. viii be
q gathering of the most influential Demo-
Gratis in the State.
Hon. A. T. Witwow. Of Bath county.
writes that he is heartily i'm sympathy
with the movement ana will attend the
meeting. Ile has heard OF no one in his
county who is opposed % the objects as
stated IN the CALI
REDUCED RATES
Those in charge Of the movement have
been assured that the rilrOaGs Will give
reduced rates to persons attending the
meeting. They hope t0 secure rate of
one fare for the round trip. which Is
usually given for occasions of this sort.
Signers of the call are being flooded
with applications for tickets of admis-