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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-06
MERCHANTS, EXCURSION.
Something About the International
Mexican Tours.

something About the Internationaps
Mexican Tours.
The International and Great Northern s
special merchants excursion train for the
City of Mexico and other points in the
the 14th instant at $3.50 p. M. AS show
ing the manner in which passengers are
handled on these tours, the following res
olution signed by every member OF the
party which recently made the trip, are
given:
City of Mexico, June II, so.
Be 1t resolved, That the members OF the
Texas Cotton Seed Crushers association.
their families and accompanying friends,
leaving San Antonio on the 14th and ar
irving in the City of Mexico on the 18th OF
June. esteem 1t pleasure to give this
public expression OF their gratitude to
Mr.. Ernest Muenzenberger, the accom-
plished and efficient commercial agent
at San Antonio OF the Mexican National
railroad, for the admirable manner In
which he arranged and the unvarying care
and courtesy with which the carried out
the itinerary of the delightful trip that
we have just enjoyed, and in which we
have been enabled to pass over the most
interesting scenic portions of the road IN
day time; and no less for the elaborate
and satisfactory dining car service. which
together with his presence and courteous
attention, has rendered the entire trip a
succession of pleasant surprises from the
moment of leaving Laredo to our arrival
in the capital of the republic. In this
public expression of our entire SAUSAGE
ton with the arrangements made for our
trip and our gratitude TO Mr.. Muenzenper-
ger for his personal service in SO effect
ually carrying them out, we feel that we
are doing service to future travellers
and we heartily recommend to them the
route over which we have passed, and
can make for them no kinder wish than
that they may have Mr.. Muenzenoerser
to accompany them.
Information as to rates, etc, is given
In the International and Great Northern
display advertisement on the first page
of todays Post.
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VANDERBILT VS.. MORGAN.
The Railroad Financiers Are En-
gagged In n Fight.


Tho Railroad Financiers Are En-
gagged In n Fight.
Especial to The Post)
New York, August 5.---W. X. Vanderbilt
has hurled a challenge in the face OF ].
Pierpont Morgan, and battle between
these giants is on. The fight began by a
cut in railroad rates which will affect all
travel between Chicago and New England
points. The Vanderbilt lines cut the
rates and the Chicago and Grand Trunk
met the cut Yesterday the Erie railroad
which is controlled by J. Perpont Nor
gan, filed a protest and made an appeal
for arbitration.
The real fight lies between the Wander
bilt system and its ally, the Pennsylvania
against what are known as the ditferential
lines, and 1t happens that the Erie. which
is controlled by Morgan, is the first line
to show the effects of the attack. II is
this fact which lends peculiar and popu-
lar interest to the warfare. as the contest
narrows itself to one between two men Of
unusual prominence in finance.
The effect OF such battle will be in
calculable and may be felt by every Sec
ton Of America.
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La Porte, Texas. August S.--Following
are the arrivals for week ending August
8: L. G. Hesse. Galveston; r. L. Clements
ana family. Houston; Mrs Louise Towsey,
Houston; Miss Mary Tajan. Houston; r..
F. Cosgrove and family. Dallas: J. r..
shinick. weimar; Mrs. chas. NJ. Lusk.
Houston; Leon Lusk. Miss Eloise Lusk,
Houston: W. w. Porter. San Antonio;
George p. Dickey. Houston; John u.
Hoover, Houston: Miss Florence Lew.
galveston; w. 8. Napier. u. ~. 1ehrtes,
n. j. Smith, James A. Foley and vito,
H. w. Cortes and family. John etadler,
j. A. Haryin. Houston, q. 0. Brien,
Galveston; w. l.. Dennis, Thos. a. wills
lIams, r. Allison, J. 8. Markham. Misses
Rich. Mr. and Mrs NJ. p. Foster and Mlss
Rosine Ryan. Houston: Mr. Q. Bmitn.
Austin; Miss Frankie Hlts Miss kase
Morris and Miss Conelly. Houaton; q.
Herbert Brown. Galveston; ,. w, WAv
liams and Spencer Hutohins. Houston: ".
L. La Tulie, Caney; F.. A. shlres. nlss
Mary Roberts, Mrs.. c. p. Reynoids: j, =.
RUBY, u. j. Moskowlts. yr.. ~. u,
Thompson, Houston; p. ,. ypn1eo1 ~
II. Webb ana David Slick. EeFt Nooe
kan; a. O. McKsen. 0alvsstea-
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CHICKEN THIEF KILLED.
Owner of a Hen Roost Loaded Hin
with BucISshot.


with BuciSshot.
Dallas, Texas, August b.--A chicken
thief met death In this city about mid
night last night because Of the employ
ment of electrical science TO assist In that
specific purpose. F, e. Ritter noted
poultry fancier. has lost many chickens
from his poultry grounds just east OF the
city within the last few weeks. He hnaiiy
placed an electrical device in connection
with the door OF his hen house, whlsh,
when disturbed, would sound an alarm ID
bis sleepiug room at his dwelling use
about 100 yards distant, The alarm
sounded last midnight and Mr., Ritter huf-
ried to his poultry grounds with sn'tsun
i AIDED with buckshot, He saw mah
tampering with the hen house door ahu
instantly fired al the tamperer. inc nian
received the full load Of buckshoi, thlsy-
Ave In number squarely in the stomach
and that part OF his body was literary rlu,
died. few feet from where he ieii ueal
was a meal sack. At the morgue ltpay
the dead man was identihed as nona -
character. The only article found ID ma
clothing was an excursien hans Dill an
nounclpg a cheap rate for Sunday % MN
eral Wells, a health resort about ioo mlies
northwes, OF Dallas. The BODY was pufIea
in D tiers field today. Mr.. Ritter mas pO'
been arrested,
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,Aasnolla Park.

lqsli,iFee attractions at the park
y vtek stronger than ever with
matinee at $50 and tonight at
nrp'uclng Lester and Williams
lssnnpany direct from the princi-
es Of the East. The company
~ eight well known artists up to
FSlallles, strictly new and origi-
E9 aud Williams are the origina-
Roay singing and their work is
iaa very catchy. On Monday
Jus week number of special
Muss Will attend the performance
Y las dancing. The park is free
mlss'aole people on all occasions.
~ august 3, a special matinee
.! Nsn % the children of Houston.
Naaa Orphans Home and
y Home are especially in
Mnd with matrons or other
M, Y y me Institution. All children
"a BY their parents or chap
s. ~ % given free transportation
citing. A"n'e anu d ue-
vans will run on Tuesday at
, ~ lot the matinee at $40, and
Nv llsht performance. Trains re-
$500, 10 and l1:3v
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Expre.. AdvertisInR.

The Commercial Appeal OF Memphis OF
July Is contained large advertisement
n, the Southern Express company. which
snyrests the thought that express com.
panes are losing an opp h1tons M IN n mo-.
msep'p pssrticularly is this true in the case
t Of express money orders. which have un-
doubted ADVANTAGES over postal orders ss
War Az the majority OF people know OF all
the things one may &C.. an sspf ss s so
PAN an, rom the advertisement mentioned:
sosrn, Es9re's ys sSnDany %enss
ane ~ ali points accessible by express
Collects bills Win Or s. WITHOUT sq s goods IS e' Be-
y .urrea By express. when inciosed ~ :
psao snsssDs 4e; ana s1 sn
are eaiiea ~ hs sent through this company
peeas ,scoraed and returned to the sender,
nsears checks taken and baggage o..
ia,sss and shipped TO owner. Coos 10 10
tainru reseemed. Money orders SOLO on
s "a accessible points in tho United s's's'
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THE FIRE RECORD.
Several Buildings Were Destroyed
mt Lake Charles.

mt Lake Charles.
Lake Charles. La, August 5.--About Sis
this morning the shrll shrek OF the fire
alarm whistle announced to the citizens
of Lake Charles fire. and the lurid glare
in the sky was evidence sufficient to the
awakened people that no false alarm was
sounded. The fire originated in the Swift
livery stable, corner Ryan and Division
streets, a large and extensive wooden
structure forty feet on Ryan and extend
ing about 100 feet on Division street.
Owing to the intiammable nature of the
building and contents the structure was
harness. horses and feed, etc, were de-
stroyed. The barn was filled with horses
and by very hard efforts about twenty OF
the animals were released. but eighteen
very fine animals were burned, while hun
dreds stood by and witnessed the horrible
sight. The fire rapidly spread and before
it was checked the livery stable, Winter
halers feed store, ]. S. Smiths music
store, P. Franks furniture store, Louis
Remte's harness store, Kearney's drug
store, Bill Teal's tailoring shop, the Cen
trail restaurant, on Ryan street, and a
large vacant store on Division, together
with all contents were leveled TO the
ground. This comprises an entire block
of frame buildings. The buildings on the
east side OF the street were very greatly
damaged. The loss on all the buildings
and contents amount to about $4,000. with
about $4,000 insurance.
II was found impossible to remove the
remains of the partly burned horses, and
SO the carcasses were piled in heap, to-
gether with lot of debris. saturated with
Kerosene and reduced to ashes.
The Electric Light company suffered
some loss In the way of fixtures, but as
yet not known. Origin OF the IRE Is I'M
known.
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We We're afraid of being shot" He saw a
man around the house one night; the man
left and went to Grays back gallery.
Mrs Rose Cannon, defendants wife,
said: "Judge Cannon upbraided and ac-
cused me OF undue intimacy with Gray.
heard four shots and saw my husband
walking fast away from Gray's gate. Saw
Gray twice and many other people ais
hanging around the house" AT night AL
examination OF three hours failed to shake
her testimony.
Guy Townsend sheriff of Robertson
county, said Mrs. Cannon saw her hus-
band in jail two days after the homicide
and told Cannon that she would sweas Il
anything that would not cast shame on
herself and children.
Defendant said TO Townsend: II met
Gray in the open street and said to him
You haven't treated me right Gray said;
If you don't like II, help yourself and
threw his hand down In his vest and
again Cannon is as sane as any man.
concluded the sheriff.
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Cley,urne Notes.

Cleburne, Texas. August 4.-Dr. r. J.
wagley. the local Santa Re surgeon, has
reported $50 sick employees for last month,
all Of whom recovered.
Superintendent NJ. r. PenDell went on,
on the Paris branch today.
Chief Engineer c. r. w. Felt OF the
Santa Fe, accompanied by l.. d. Smith OF
the engineering department In Galveston
were here today on business connected
with the erection OF the additions to the
new shops. which will be started imme-
diately.
Travelling Engineer James McDonougn
of Galveston is here
Engineer A, H. Parsons has been trans
ferred from Cleburne to the Montgomery
branch, and Engineer ]. p. Monahan OF
Galveston takes his place here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-06
swedish Camp Meeting.

Georgetown. Texas, August 4,--The an
nual Swedish camp meeting at Brushy
Williamson county, will begin Monday
August IA. and continue to August IL
Excursion rates will be given to George
town from Galveston. Houston. Rockdals
and Austin on international and Gsea'
Northern and from Dallas. Fort Worth
and Waco on Missouri, Kansas and Texas
and Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe railr ad
Tickets must be bought on the following
days: August IA. l6, IL and ~ ana are
go d TIL August 20. All are most cordially
invited to attend.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-06
A rexa. Pioneer Dead.

Beeville, Texas. August 5.--hrs. L. H.
Gregory. one of the pioneers OF South Tex
as, died at the residence OF her son. G. H.
Gregory, a we'll known merchant OF this
place this morning ut o'clock. Her re-
mains were taken to Corpus Christi thu
evening, where they Will be inferred be-
side those OF her husband. who, at inc
time OF his death. was one OF tho pes'
known physicians In Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-06
wnxnl,achie Locals.

Waxahachie. Texas, August o. Homer
Hawkins has resigned the presidency OF
Farley was elected president. Martin w.
Elliott was elected vice president On
motion It was agreed to defer the matter
of selecting patron till charter has
been received.
The Seventh Day Adventists will break
camp on Monday. The attendance during
the conference has been very large and
altogether 1t has been one OF the most
successful conferences in the history OF
the association. The camp In the cool
shade OF West End park is indeed an ideal
one.
The applicant roll for pensions In this
county has reached above 100 names.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-06
EEL CAMPO ITEMS.
Bn.incss BUILDINGS Recently burned

Busincss Buildings Recently burned
to BE Replaced.
al Campo, Texas, August ct. L. Fish.
err Will begin work on Ave new business
buildings Monday to replace the ones de-
stroyed by fire.
Lewis has put in a new stock OF gro
cerics In the Melcher building. The insu
rance adjuster has not settled with Mr.
Lewis or Aldridge Bros. yet, he being de
tanned In the Indian Territory on busl
ness.
The lsaacson Gin company has Its new
round press almost ready and will then b.
prepared to put up cotton either in rount
or square bales.
Mr.. Leonard. an old and respected farm
er living about one mile from town, II
dangerously III at this writing with COM
plication OF diseases.
Hay Is coming In at lively rate; Is o.
finp quality selling at $3.50 per ton.
Some very fne wheat was raised here
this year and our farmers will SOW quite
extensively this fall.
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EX-SENATOR JOHNSON DEAD.
Was Well Known I'm Texns Under
Sohriuuet of "nmtnbnRn.V

Mckinney, Texas. August 5.--Captain
John Johnson died at his home In this
city today. The deceased emigrated here
from Missouri in 1861 He was member
of the Texas constitutional convention
in 1865. and afterward was elected State
senator He won the sobriquet OF "Ruta-
baga Johnson" In the constitutional con-
vention because OF his persistent efforts
in behalf OF the farmer class, He ac-
cepted the term graciousy and often
signed his name In the public prints "Rut-
aiiaga Johnson He had passed his
eiphtiath wear,
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IN. Kopf,. Homo.

fn.a !. AOhOIs
I'D Aaplds Herald thus men.
ss' given in honor of a Hous-
" Lowell Mich, last week:
s'aDter Q. E. s., held a for
< ,saa aud lawn party a, the home
+ u seene, in honor of Mrs. John
n, sssuston. Texas. The lawn was
q. nnmed in bunting and flags.
~, y !. 1ae order. blue, yellow.
~. M ana red. were also displayed
kr,s ~ Initials, which were sus-
II. y entrance to the hall.
- aseorations consisted of wild
~. 'seet peas. A chair draped
,ssa. Of the order was ARRANGED
NV ~ q honor in the center of
,1 ~ the guests were presented eser ed
i ~ Z Lee lee and Raany when thu
a,s., \ !, aaa assembled. Mrs. Mofflt
I'M N, sAs group, and while thew
SS MI ne worthy matron, in be-
. ~ S'ssr Presented Mrs. Kopf with
We lrture. -o'' Wall
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Taxable value. Of Braro. County.

Bryan, Texas. August 5.--Tax Assessor
n NJ. Nall has completed the tax rolls Of
Brazos county for 1899. Following Is .
condensation OF the county valuations;
sss,727 acres OF land. value si,7i5'ssi;
es0s horses and mules. value s4i,oso,
:, z9s cattle. value t11s, a44; Is Jacks, value
s1oo. 1902 sheep, value Slf92, $40 goats.
value sl77; 1856 hogs. value 1894; ~ dogs.
yalue Sass; 1898 vehicles, value sS5,6sl;
mercbandise, value s2i0,ss5; machinery,
value 1900; engines and boilers, yaius
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THE CANNON MURDER TRIAL
A strong Effort Made to Frose ~"
He Was Insane.


Georgetown. Texas. August o.--Ihe nc.
Tense in the Cannon case has developer
strong case of insanity, deyot'ns .ne.
days to proving the irrational conn'l'on
Of the defendant for six months pFsv'ou'
to the assassination of Gray. Dr. baasel'
brother in-law OF the defendant quaiinol
as an insanity expert; he SAID ne hns"
Cannon commenced the use OF these drugs
II consider him in the secondary stage
OF paresis and an insane man nave p's !.
twice indicted for murder and acqni I re,
Mrs. Green. the mother-in-law OF sou
non. said she visited him 10 January, 1872
for I short time, but left because sne was
afraid OF him; she knew he was crazy
Dali Cannon. the 10-year-old son o. ~.
defendant said: I'VE slept on matIss.
with trunks barricaded around U.s. pecaa''
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TIE DEATH ROLL.

llnIs l. Gidd!ngs. wife of James
holdings, died at the residence
huhind In this city yesterday
~ $40 O'clock, after an illness
hi weeks.
|rntus, accompanied by her lWs-
~ sn,hsf, were shipped last night
Southern Pacific to her home in
htp " Inferred by the side OF her
IA u hmily burying grounds.
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the natural resources Of that part at Tex
=, femarkins that Texas was destined TO
RANK nrst In other things besides area and
Neither Of the gentlemen would say
anything about the result OF their trip.
otner than that crop prospects were mag
nincent and that the people along the line
we're ciamoring for the road. Mr.. Locke
said he could not anticinate his report.
but must frst make known his observa.
lions to the gentlemen who contemplate
taxing the bonds OF the road.
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UNCLE SANS HOT BATHS.
The Hot springs Of Arkansas

TIC fiOt 5pTIHBb 70!
Owned and conducted by United states
government; will eradicate the effects OF
grip and cure rheumatism, malaria. nsu,
nervous diseases. paralysis. blood and skin
disease and chronic and functional de-
raupements. Mountain climate and cool
delightfui summers. Leading hotels open
the whols year; pullman. Great Northern
Wayerly, Avenue. Arlington and Ivy ON,
ers. Address the MANAGERS for raten Anc
@. r. Cooley. secretary nuslness ; msn
League for illustrated psmpnies o 'n''s'
nation.
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The Texas Western.

Colonel r. NJ. Hall has returned from
New York, where he went in connection
with affairs concerning the Texas West
ern, which he represents at this end OF
the line. Colonel Hall states that he Is
much gratified with the result-of his trip
and during the immediate future will de-
vote his time to the roads interests in
ToyaS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-06
HOW NERVOUS WOMEN
Bear Up Under the Depressing
Heat of Summer.

Miss Holland, the celebrated opera sin
ger. OF England. in recent interview.
said:
II don't think could stand your Ameri-
can summers IL II wasn't for Pe-ru- ma.
You know sing in repertoire here, and
It is hard work, because of the many re-
hearsals and the bother OF changes in the
wardrobe. And then the strain OF out
door singing which feared would injure
my voice. but and that. thanks to PEE
ru-na my vocal cords and throat keep In
nne condition. You see for yourself how
hot the dressing-room is, and can I'M
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Information Wanted.

De Berry, Texas. August 3--I am q
widow in destitute circumstances and am
entitled to pension under the present
law II can hnd some one that can testify
70 the fact that my husband. Nathan How
ard served In the war. He enlisted In
Henderson county In 1862, in the Eigh-
tenth regiment, Colonel Darnell and I'M
der Captain Manuel. AS The Post VIII
carry this all over Texas. take tni'
means OF inquiry. Any one seeing THU
who knew him In the war please inform
me by letter at the above address; VII
confer great favor on one tnat ~ as
pendent. Margureet Howafa'
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Mr.. wisner Promoted,

]. N. Wisner, travelling passenger agent
Of the Frisco at this point has been pro-
NOTED to the position OF travelling pas
senger and freight agent of the same COM
pany at Oklahoma City. He left last night
with his family for st. Louis. His sue
cessor has been selected. but the appoint
ment has not been officially announced.
Before going with the Frisco. Mr. Wisner
was travelling agent for the Seaboard Air
line.
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/ Error Corrected.

4 ,p.cial wagons for collection OF
a hon PRIV ATE RESIDENCES Tor
N tr,Ins; also for delivery to pri-
itrts, In the city. We are on DUTY
m We NEVER SLEEP. Tele-
I'M from private residences receive
ynstlon Phone Sc.
HolisroN TRANSFER CO.
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Laredo. Texas. August b.--A telegram
received here today states that Pancho.
a noted border desperate, was killed TINS
morning near Edinburg.
He had Just painted the town OF Key
posa, Mex, red, and crossed to this side
to continue the fun, but. was killed py
peace officer.
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Proposed Ratinr uurenu I,c~,

49,. ~ 1tiuB uuTcnu LeBuIs
austin, Texas, August 5.--Judge N b.
rerkins of the Cotton Belt was in tho
city today and stated In reply to ques-
.ion that the general attorneys Of the
Iexas railroads had advised the trafnc
men that the rate notification bureau, agi-
.ated at recent railroad commission
meeting here could be organized without
violating the Texas railroad commission
law. 1t is not known what plan the rail-
road people will follow out In establish
ing the bureau, but 1t is thought here
mat the Southwestern bureau, recently In
81. Louis, Will be adopted as q model.
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THE RATE IS ACCEPTED
Steamship Lines viii Carry Cotton to New
York for S3 Cents
VANDERBILT AND MORGAN ARE FIGHTING
Big Railroad Financiers Have START
ed TO Cutting Rates--Erie Has
Asked for Arbitration.
fsnecial 10 Tho Post

New York, August 5.--The Texas trunk
lines and the Mallory and Morgan Steam
ship companies have agreed upon the fol-
lowing rates on cotton from Galveston to
New York SO cents: to Boston ss cents.
Last year the Morgan line cut the agreed
rate Of 81. 03 to so cents.
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WACO AND SABINE PASS.
nm, r,xe.ttration Of the Propose"
uoute Concluded.

The Investigation 0, sn
route Concluded.
Waco, Texas, August o.--ooions' ~ -
Duncan. vice president OF the waco aA'
sabine Pass railway company mas r.
turned from an overland trip over ~. '.
route Of the proposed road, in COMPANY
Win Engineer Locke, representing ne"
80. a.,s,,s,s They trayersed the coun-
10, uin y, I,,nsstone. Madison, Robinson, Leon
I'VE Ms, ~ SAN Jacinto, Liberty. Hardin any
I mn,, making careful inspection oS u
s ,ha re eS OF the country Mr, Lock. :,
enn n great surprise at the extent -
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I4nlnin n -.-
y. hutcheson Rack

ss,s,. regular lever in Captain ].
y III 0'nre Yesterday afternoon
n, ~ y 'allsd to see him socially
y Bs ~ pad business with him.
II priyatsn 3, return to the city
kau A. ~ business and his stay
Ii n n l a l expects to rejoin his
y aIddls ~ VT home in Tennessee
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Columbus, Texas. August 5,--Mr. J. u.
Hesters barn was destroyed by fire at 3
O'Clock this morning. Very little stock
feed was in the barn at the time The
value OF the building was about 5000.
Origin Of the fire is unknown.
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ceipt is always given, and you can. get
your money back If the order is lost. There
is no cheaper way to send money than by
Southern Express company's money orders,
Printers Ink.