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DEATH OF MIR. X. BRADFORD
HOLMES

Mr.. r. Bradford Holmes. the Oldest
brother of Rev. Mr.. Holmes, pastor of
the Peoples NJ. II. church died Of pneu.
monia at his home in North Brookneld,
Mass on Tuesday night
Mr. Holmes was about sixty years old
and hnd been employed in n shoe manu-
factory. He served four years during the
War OF the Rebellion in Co. j. 34th Mass.
Regiment and was wounded in action.
For many years, Mr.. Holmes had been
a prominent member of the NJ. K. church
exercising his gifts as local preacher, class
leader, steward and superintendent Of
Sunday schools He will be greatly
missed In church and family circles. he
leaves a widow. two daughters and one
son.
Rev. l.. II. BeSn OF Kennebunkport,
former pastor of the Knightville Metho-
dist church, was visiting In the village
L uesday last.
Mr.. George Arey has been obliged to
close his blacksmith's shop in Portland
on account of Ill health.
MIR. John Keith and family have moved
from the house OF S. b. Woodbury. on
Dyer street into that of Vim. Ii. kinoaid,
corner OF Broadway and Sawyer streets
Miss Lottie Bolton of West High street,
and Master Harry Willard of Pine street.
are suffering IRON an attack of the grippe.
Mrs l.. J. Ross of Cushing's Point,
who has been quite Ill with grippe is able
to be out once more.
Quite number Of the little folks amo ong
whom are Raymond Henley, Marion Nell
son, Luie johnson and Willis Elliott are
oon tined to their homes with scarlet
fever.
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HOUSE TO LET-Hsn of a double house. No
II Halls Court; all IN nice repair; seven
rooms, Sebago water. A nice rent for a small
family For particulars enquire OF j. IL. BLAKE
Widgery's Wharf. 1874
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FOR sALE-A traverse runner pung, built
Il of best material. has a portable top and
fancy IRON sides, very stylish has only been
used for delivering hats and caps. For other
particulars, call on CoE THE Halter 1877
Middle st. l4I
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AfIsCEL.LANEOUg.
$4,000 TO ooI / ,

Forty words inserted unuer this head
one week for cd csnts. cash in advance
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M AIRY M 6, NELLIE,

And | VIII buy you su,h a pretty King al.
McKenney's. 4 thousand solid gold Rings,
Diamonds, CpalPearls. kubies, Emeralds and
all other precious stones Engagement and
Wedding Rings a specially Largest stock in
city. MCKINNEY. The Jeweler, Monument
Square. mar22du
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JEWELRY REPAIRING.

WE are familiar with all kinds of Jewefry
w repairing and nave made 1t 3 specially
for years. We are now ready 10 make TO order
anvthing in rings or pins of any sPecial design
YOU may wish at very short notice. MCkEN-
NEY, the Jeweler. Monument Square. Portland.
jan i2au
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E0R SALE-DruE. Pharmacy and Prescription
II Store: well located Tor the business Stock
and fixtures. good opening. For further
particulars call and investig te the above and
you will be fully satisfied. n. 5. GARDINER,
SO Exchange street. le-I
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TO JRT-Nov. !. Lower tenement OF house
! No. i99 spring St. entirely separate. seven
rooms besides halls and bath. first class con
dition. steam heat Inquire At IL Deering st.,
morning. noon or night oct25n
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MURDER, WHATS THAT?

One of Mckenney's Alarm Clocks. a5c to
$500. Warranted TO wake the dead. More
clock than all the other dealers combined
MCKINNEY. the Jeweler. Monument Square.
sep2Sdu
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EOR SALE-A good bargain In houses 10 now
offered. have some especial y good trades
In two and three hat houses, to occupy one floor
and rent the other. aud have a good income on
the investment Please call and investigate.
n. s. GALDINER 53 Exchange street ISL
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no LFT--Tne shop 50 10 Prehle street, lately
occupied by William Frazier. the up
holsterer. JAMES q. McGLAUFL1N, So
Preble street. deci64
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THOUSAND RINGS

To select from. Diamonds. Opals Peal
kubys R.nd all other precious 3 ones, Engage
menI and Wedding Rings n specially, Largest
took In the city. dcKENNBY, the Jeweler
Monument Square. marlgdtf
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TO LET-The lower tenement OF Ave rooms in
4 brick house No 264 DanforIh street. near
May. Large yard aud sun all day. Rent si2.50.
Apply at No. 2AG Spring treet. 1871
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EoR RENT-store No. 251 TO 255 Commcrc al
street. four fO0rs. area about 5uoo square
feet each good light on all floors. excellent rear
entrance and good freight elevator. One Of the
best locations on Commercial street for any
Wholesale OF heavy business. BENJAMIN
SHAW & CO., 81 ~ Exchange street 1871
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FOR SALE-A fine pair OF work horses. 8 years
= old. weigh 3OuO lbs. chestnut color, finely
matched. and thoroughly acc,lmatsd. A. r.
MINOTT, West Falmouth. ISL
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FOR sALE-One Office safe. four feet nigh,
dress SAFE, Press Ofiice. III
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Everything Is running smoothly at the
Marine railway. The wheel has been re-
paired and is now In such serviceable
condition rs TO land the tug Belknap and
schooner Emma Jane safely on the ways
and other vessels are booked to take their
regular turn. 1<<k
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no LET--On Congress street. front room IL
by -. with small side room. furnished with
par fOr and chamber set. parlor cook stove. VIII
let ior lodging or light housekeeping. fortune
telling or dress making Apply 399ia Congress
street, at MRS. PALMERS OFFICE. 1871
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MAINE TOWNS.
fs,ms OF Interest Gathered By corrss
pordents of tho Presa
YINALHAVEN.


vinalhaven Jan. rs Rev. W. II. Lit
tIefieId who is In Portland undor trsat-
ment of DIR. Holt Is gaining and is In
hopes TO be able to be home soon.
FRANK Roberts who died last Thursday
was buried under the rites OF Odd Fellow
ship from the Union church Monda ut
. p. m.
q. NJ Griffith hns sold his interest In
the Seal Bay milk farm to David Gerry
who will conduct the milk business as
usual MIR. Griffith has moved into the
village.
The following officers OF De, valois
Commandery, X. T., were duly installed
Friday evening by E. Sir Chas. sylvester
as X. Il. Grand Commander of Rock land
assisted by Sir x. Gould as Grand Mar
shal, also Of Rocklsnd:
k CD. H. Gliddens.
Genisimo-S. A. Crawford.
q. Gen.-R. W. Wiley.
Prelate- W. s. Carver.
:. W.-Chas Libby.
J. VII. l.. Raymond.
Treas-T. n. Libby.
Rec.-Chas. Littlefield.
:. B-J. w. Gray.
Sent-W. II. Brown.
VIII. W. Fifeld.
The ceremony was performed in a most
creditable manner In the presence Of about
l75 Sir knights and invited guests. After
the installation all repaired to the ban
quet hall where u bountiful picnic supper
was laid which all enjoyed, after which
they enjoyed themselves for two or thres
hours socially.
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wooDBURY-MERRIMAN.

Mr.. Albert S. Woodbury. and Mrs. Rose
NJ. MerrimGn were quietly married on
Monday morning at Portsmouth, N. II
ding trip to Boston, Mass. and returned
Wednesday to Willard which will be their
home Mr.. and Mrs. Woodbury. were the
recipients of many warm congratulations
yesterday.
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CASCO.

Casco, Jan. 18th. This has been great
winter for logs
The snow Is about two feet deep in the
woods here; loggers and lumbermen are
making the most OF It.
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yVANTED-we have situation for boy.
w We want him 10 stay small pay at q ST.
References and where has worked. Address n.
L. EMP. p. y. BOX l055. lS-l
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xyANTED-Tw Two boys about "a years old to
w distribute circulars. Ap ly to PROF. DE-
LANO lPalInist ana Clairvoyant, at 81 Park
street between 10 and IL a. m. 1871
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MAINsP 7sc
WANTED SITUATIONS.

WANTRD-Position as bookkeeper or assist
w ant. References furnished. Address
c. 0. b.. Box 1857 1&l
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EOR SALE OR LEASE-A lot of land al the
West End, corner Forest and Congress
streets, containing shout 4224 feet. Apply to
: Z. HARLOW. yla Congress street ian25du
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LIBRARY.

Among the new books lately received
at the Public Library aret Rupert Of
Hentzau. Anthony Hope; In Keedar's
Tents. Henry s. Merriman; The Story
of an Untold Love. Paul Ford; Lost In
the Canon. Alfred Il. Calhouni A Lost
American, A. O. ounter Donations of
books as long as they are all complete
will be quite acceptable to the library. no
matter how badly worn
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MONEY TO LOAN on first and second mort
iu cages on real estate, life insurance poll
tate bought sold and exchanged. ~ l-2 Ex-
change street |. P. BUTLER janIa-4
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-05

went with him to visit the smallpox
hospitals last Saturday. We first visited
hospital No. |. where some very bad eases
were seen. and DR.. Spring took me all
around l talked TO several men and
women, relatives Of the patients, and they
all were satisfied with the treatment they
received. In fact, some of them said they
were convinced Of their error in fearing
the measures adopted, which were for their
own good and general welfare, In this
hospital large number OF tents under a
high shade, afforded good quarters for the
patients. | saw the commissary abund-
antly supplied and the kitchen just before
supper time; everything was in good shape,
We repaired to hospital No. .. The build
ing assigned for this hoSItSal is very large,
well ventilated and cool. DR.. Mcknight
was in charge and he took me all around,
and | also talked TO many people here, at
Or. Blunt's request In this place the same
satisfaction existed as in hospital No. /.
There were in both places about go
patients on that day. II could be plainly
scene, even though ! am not physician or
an expert, that the attention was good and
paternal, and II affords me great pleasure
TO state that in my opinion the health Of
ficers have done their full duty with the
greatest ability and we soon will see the
good results"
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FIRST PAYMENT MADE.

Captain Baker OF the law firm OF Baker,
Bots, Baker & Lovett representing Coils
p. Huntington, today gave to MIR. George
Sealy a check for s50O00--the first pay
ment on the properly purchased by Mr.
Huntington for the Southern Pacific term
Captain Baker the two deeds to the prop
erty which were put in escrow with him.
One deed is from the West End Dock com
pany and the other from the City COM
pany.
According TO the original agreement
these deeds were TO be placed in escrow
with Mr.. Soaly until the title could be eX-
amined by Mr.. Huntlngtons legal repre-
sentative here and in New York Within
stipulated time, IL the lawyers approved
the title the first payment Of lo00 was
TO be handed over TO Mr.. Sealy 20 be by
him turned over to the City company
The title was approved by Mr.. Hunting
toms lawyers and in conformity with the
agreement Mr.. Huntington has now paid
the $50 000--tho first installment on the
purchase.
A committee consisting OF Judge George
E. Mann, b. Adoue Valery Austin, Char
ley Moore, f. a. Hawkins Jr., and Mr..
Landes left last night for Austin to APP
pear in tho interest of the Huntington bill
which is scheduled TO come up IN the house
tomorrow. 1t has already passed the SEN
ate and the friends of the measure believe
when brought to a vote that II VIII go
| through the house without trouble. Sew
| eral other gentlemen were down on the
programme to go, but business engage
ments kept them at home.
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PENSIONS ron ooNFnDERATEs.
A Separate lIurenu To Pass on Appli-
cntlnns IL OnnnNeh.

Greenvile, Texas, April AT a meet
ing yesterday of Hunt County Association
of Confederate Veterans, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Resolved. That we, the Hunt County
Confederate Veteran association, composed
of the various camps of the county, in
meeting assembled, do hereby heartily In
dorse the resolutions adopted by Joseph
L. Johnston camp of Greenville at their
meeting of March /, 1899, referring 10 the
pensioning OF Confederate soldiers,
We are opposed TO the creation OF a
separate pension bureau, from the fact
that it will incur an extra expense, there
by reducing the amount which may be APP
propriated for the disabled veterans.
We. therefore, favor a law requiring
applicants to file "in person, If possible,
their applications for pensions with the
county Judges of the various counties. then,
after full Investigation, forward such
applications. with their approval or re-
lection. TO some one of our State depart
ments. as may be designated by law
Then let final approval or rejection be
made.
senator and representatives to oppose the
creation OF a separate pension bureau, and
that a COPY OF these resolutions be for
warded to them at Austin.
8 r.. Etter. w. NJ. Arnold and T. J.
Gee were appointed a committee to con-
fer with the railroads in regard to rates
N Austin and Charleston, 1t being an
nounced that quite a number would attend
Inc state and Southern reunions II low
rate can be secured.
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LAKE CHARLES CHARTER.
A Committee of citizens Has Drafted
Desired Amendments.

Lake Charles. La. April 4.--At a large
ly attended macs meeting. held at the
court house last night, the proposed
amendments 10 the town charter were in
dorsed and recommended to the town
council Tor favorable action by vote
that was unanimous.
The proposed amendments were framed
by committee OF twenty-five OF the rep
resentatiye citizens OF the town whose
appointment was authorized at a previous
mass meeting held several months ago.
The amended charter. II approved, Is
expected 70 meet the growth OF the city
in years TO come. The provisions OF the
charter cover every possible need Of a
city OF $4,000 people.
A proposition for the purchase by the
city II the water works aud light plants,
which are now owned by a private cor
poration, was also submitted and this
was Endorsed and recommended TO the
town council by unanimous vote.
The town council meets tonight In reg
ular session, and 1t is expected that the
reports Of the charter committee with be
submitted.
With these questions settled and oui
cs the way. two matters which have
caused much trouble and greatly injured
the citys prosperity Will cease 10 .,state
the public mind, With the overthrow oil
the old city charter the city limits were
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Merck. city engineer; Gooch, city treas.
urer; all reelected.

Merck. city engineer; Gooch city treas
urer; all reelected.
PAR1S.-John c. Gibbons, independent
republican was reelected mayor of Paris
today over NJ. j. Hathaway, regular demo-
cratic nominee, by an Increased majority
The democrats elected all of the other
officers except In the Fourth ward, where
j. w. WhIttle is probably defeated by f.
l. Williams. Independent democrat.
PARASITIC North Texas Association
of Congregational Churches is in session
here. Eleven churches are represented 1t
will be in session three days
sCHULENBURG.- Theo VOTERS re-
elected mayor; Henry Eilers reelected
marshal: r. A. VOTERS and Emil Schulz
elected aldermen.
SHERMAN.-The municipal election
passed off very quietly, all interest having
been killed by Mayor Fielder having re-
scinded his order for an election OF school
trustees only about so per cent of the
registration was voted. A. A. Fielder was
re- elected mayor without opposition;
George Meyer, NJ. H. Andrews, W. K.
Kimball, G. A. Dlckerman. Lee McAtee'
aldermen The Fifth ward polled a large
number OF votes for J s. Burton as school
trustee, no notice of which was taken IN
announcing the returns. Steps may be
taken in this case to contest the constitu-
tionality of the new school district law.
SNITHVILLE-J. h. Hubbard, mar
shall; Roger Byrne, E. II. EaglesIon and
b. j. Gresham, aldermen.
TEXARKANA.-M II. B. Dean;
assessor and collector, w. Il. Estes treas-
urer ]. C. Watts; attorney, R. w. Roo
gers; clerk 10 Hughes; aldermen-M' u
THOMPSON, W. A. Mccartney, Ben James,
Sam Hitler, Z. M. Walker, u Z. hamilton
and J. d. Gaines.
TYLER.-Not more than third vote
was polled Thomas II. Thornton was re-
elected mayor.
uyALpE.-J. w. Reid, marshal; J. f.
simpson, ]. E. Phillips and j. II. Nipper
| aldermen.
wACo-secretary. R. B. Dickey; at
4 torney Allan ID. Sanford; tax assessor ana
/ collector. Luke Moore reelected; marshal,
/ Tohn Dollins: aldermen-First ward, j. ID
| shaw. second w s. Gillespie. reelected;
| Third Ben Richards; Fourth, A. j..
| Weathered. reelected; Fifth, II. 7. Ash
| burn, reelected. School trustees-John d.
! Mayfeld. E. Rotau and w. II. Turner.
WAXAHACHIE.-Ha E. Pickett
mayor: John Timmins, S. T. Langsford
/ It NJ. Rocket, aldermen; r. II. Connally
1 school trustee; vote small, no negroes
voting.
WEIMAR.-H. ]. Lass and J. o. Boet'
tcher, aldermen; H. J. Insall, marshal
Lester Holt, attorney,
WEST.-At the school election, held
Saturday, April /, A. J. Cook A. J. Roboi
and w d. Edwards were elected trustees
for the ensuing year.
AT the city election mayor ana tWI
new aldermen were elected as folioWs )
]. Holt. mayor; b, B. lngranam anu d /
McGhee, aldermen.
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THE STATE CAPITAL.
Police Commissioners for the cry OF
Austin Appointed

Austin. Texas. April 4.-The governor
today appointed Messrs. 7. B. Cochran
and Franz Flset as police commissioners
for the city of Austin under the provisions
OF the new charter passed at the present
session of the legislature. Said commits
sion is composed of the mayor ana Two
other members and their business Is u
name the police force
Hon. S. f. Maillefest, Mexican consul q.
Laredo has made very lengthy report
to his government regarding the sma'lp ,
situation in that city, in which he spsANs
in favorable and commendatory terms ms, "a 2,
manner in which matters are being na aiSesr
under the direction of state Heath aim ssrinr
Blunt The following interview appSA ~ !,
~ ,'. ths 1areda Times, gives an idea OF nov
he views DR.. Blunt's work; -, ., ~
Through an invitation sx,sn ns,s o ~ u
by DR.. W. F. Blunt, state neAiln OiDS' :
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ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS
Soldiers Of the First Texas We're Given q
Great Lunch.
THE FIRST PAYMENT BY Mr.. HUNTINGTON
on Uis Recent Purchase Amounted
20 $4,000 -Body OF nm Unknown
White Man Recovered.

Galveston. Texas. April 4.--The soldiers
hands OF cheir friends today and the good
ladies of Galveston made them feel that
they were more than welcome home,
The movement started last week TO
serve the boys with a lunch upon their re-
turn from Cuban soil saw its full fruition
at noon today. Camp Egbert was busy
place this morning and bore more the
appearance OF delighted household than
an army camp.
There was no end OF the good things TO
eat. The ham and eggs and coffee We're
sent out TO the camp last night SO as 10
be in readiness for cooking this morning.
From II o'clock on till noon drays and
carts found their way with tolerahle fire.
Quency 10 the mess tent OF the soldiers,
where on a big table was spread out the
many choice things the ladies of the city
had contributed, Ed Ketchum, Colonel
Harrington and committee of ladies as
sisted In the arrangement OF the food as
fast as II came in
The mess tent is under comfortable
shed. There are seventeen long tables With
pacity sufficient to accommodate the en-
tire regiment at ono time. The arrange
ments for the spread today were well
sys,ematized. Walters from the regiment
assisted by the ladies present took such
things as could be served cold and dis
tributed them at once on the tables. There
were bananas, oranges pickles, dough-
nuts. sandwiches and cake In great abund-
ance.
1t was nearly o'clock when the trump
eter called the soldiers from their tents TO
assemble for the lunch. BY order of Colo
mel Dwyer they were formed into COM
panies and marched to the mess tent,
where they were halted The companies
were then seated separately, the members
of each occupying the same table
| At the conclusion OF the lunch Ice cream
was served. though some OF the boys said
that was almost too chilly for them The
slight change in temperature seemed ia
affect the soldiers since their stay In Cuba
and all Of them wore blouses today.
From every standpoint the luncheon
may be considered great success. There
was plenty TO eat. a great variety, well
prepared and thoroughly enjoyed,
The number of visitors was not as large
as expected. though company b, which was
| recruited here, was kept busy entertaining
all morning.
The ladies who served the lunch at camp
were; Mesdames T. j. Greehan, ] X.
| Wiley, w, H. Laycock, George Melville, G.
w. Gary. r. II. Hinkle, E. Ormond, Il A.
Lasker W u. Stems, W 4. English
( Hunter Griffin, w. H. sesmen, Alice Rn-
gers, John Atchlson j. L. Harrington. j
A, Hubbard c. b. stone A, o. Homer
J, II. Hurt L. Jackson and Misses Daisy
Watts, Edna Ruth, Mile Ruth. Pear
Griffin. Laura Knoll, Georgia Clark, Gene
/ We've Hayes. Ruth Phelps. Kimball, L.
House Lattimer, Stern, Davies Ormond
and Mrs. J. c. Schultz.
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WHARTON LOCALS.
Hard sand storm List OF the Grand
Jurors.


Jurors.
Wharton. Texas April 4.-Messrs. G, c.
GiYord co. have moved their bank into
the old Erwin stand. and are busy receive
ing old and new customers.
Messrs. carnes & Blumbere entertained
their friends yesterday from TO G p. m.
win grand opening, The parlors were
heautifuily decorated with the creamy
blossoms OF the locust tree. mingled with
lovely roses OF every hue. Delicious SUM
NOR delicacies were served, and the young
merchants were highly complimented
The denizens OF Wharton for about five
minutes yesterday had a taste OF desert
life that Is, a miniature sand storm. All
day a steady gale from the southeast had
banked the dust: q sudden veer OF the
Wind and for several moments a cloud OF
aust enveloped the streets. aud yelled
everything from sight
District court will convene here April
o. Tho grand jury will consist OF the fol-
Loving gentlemen: John Witsell, Joe Hud-
gips. Andrew Kemp. sr, 7. p. Nelson,
Iohn f. Norellons r. Z. Vineyard, Frank
Zones. George Galloway. A. r. Hudgins,
r. johnson. c. II. Waterhouse, John
lJeleher. q. H. Northington, ]. r. Cloud,
u / Bolton and C. G. Stanberg, The
netit Jury has also been chosen.
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sas CITY; Mrs Edward Wilder, Mrs. L. 8.

sas City; Mrs. Edward Wilder, Mrs. H. 8.
Lewis, Topeka: w. i. Porter, Conroe II.
Roberts, Houston; T. A. MoVicar. New
York; N. a. Sledman, G. Hightower, Pal
estlne Miss Murchison. Houston; N. T.,
Brooks, Beaumont; Thomas Parker. Nash
Vile. Blanche Walsh and maid. Nashville !;
Melbourne Mcdowell Nashville, Dave
Beer. John NJ. Quinn, New York; Hen
Sterne and wife manager Melbourne Me
Dowell company; George y. elders, Bos-
ton $. y Rogerman Dallas; II g, Massey.
Denver: G. Il. Munsill and wife, Mrs NJ.
j. Munsll, Miss Talmadge, Hartford, CT,
II. c. Wheeler, Hawshlre w. u. Teagar-
den. Houston; a. l.. WEIGH st. Louis; NJ
o. Kopparl, city, a. w. Pollard. Houston