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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-04
OTHER CONVENTIONS.

Emory, Texas, September 3.-The re-
publicans OF Rains county sent delegates
to the San Antonio convention without
instructions.
Jefferson. Texas. September S.-Tne
Marion county republican convention was
for Hawley from the first, and adopted
strong resolutions.
Gilmer Texas. September S.-The re-
publican convention for Upshur county
was held here; delegates to the state
convention we're not instructed.
Abilene. Texas. September S.-The re-
publican county convention for Taylor
county adopted resolutions indorsing the
actions of State Chairman Green
New Braunfels. Texas, September o.
The Comal county republican convention
Endorsed the congressional candidacy OF
G. c. Drake and elected delegates to the
State convention.
Denton, Texas. September "A re-
publican nominating convention for the
Thirtieth senatorial district has been
called to meet at San Antonio, September
49, the district is composed OF Denton
Montague and Wise counties.
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NEUROLOGICAL.

Waco Texas, September S.--colonel L.
a. Jones Of the well known firm OF jones
n Sleeper, for many years at the head OF
the Waco bar, died this morning at 3:3S
o'clock after lingering Illness At the age
OF 81 years. Colonel Jones has been a
prominent figure Ia legal circles here Tor
quarter OF a century. In earlier years
he was prominent in political circles, be ng
stanch democrat and one of the best
speakers In the country, but he has not
taken any active part in politics since 1855.
when he became an independent candidate
for congress against Roger @. Mills in
this district which was then the Min h.
lie was defeated Ia that race, but Mills
majority was considerably reduced, Colo
mel Jones would not participate in any
subsequent political campaigns until 1896.
when he joined the local Bryan and
sewall club and was an ardent supporter
OF the democratic ticket He has always
devoted his time and talents TO his pro-
fesson aud enjoyed a lucrative practice.
The funeral viii take place at 10 a m.
tomorrow interment at oaliwoad eeme-
terry.
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GALVESTON REpuBLIcANs.
Two Conventions Held, One for Hayy-
ley and One for Green.

A"o conventions held, One for Haw-
ley and One for Green.
galveston, Texas. September s.-The
republican county convention to appoint
delegates to the State convention. con.
gressional and senatorial. met At 10
O'Clock this morning in this city. Thu
convention was noted for lack Of bar.
mony in the forenoon Contests were
hled from every ward in the city and
from every precinct in the county. None
OF the contrasting delegates were seated
however. and they held a convention OF
their own, electipg Richard Nelson as
chairman and indorsing the National ad
ninistration and the action of state
Cnalrman b. H. r. Greea in removing
'bolters" from the State executive com.
m4ttee They also recommended the in
dorsement of G. II. McMasters for con-
gress and elected delegates.
Inc Hawley faction elected George II.
Neivells as Chairman. Endorsed the ad
ministration and requested Hawley 10
become candidate for reelection. The
committee on delegates brough In list of
nineteen delegates, all OF whom were in
dorsed except A. J. Rosenthal and NJ. C.
McLemore. No delegates were elected To
take the places OF these two The I'm
DERIVING cause Of the dissension is said
to be a dissatisfaction on the part of the
colored element on account of the dis
tribution of patronage.
! 1t is known definitely that R. B. Haw-
lev does not intend to run for congress
and the republicans will probably nomi-
nate Walter G. Jones for the place
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THE STATE CAPITAL.

Austin, Texas. September s,--Bird
Fletcher, Fred james end Will Kahn a
trio Of Austin boys. are in South Africa
They left New Orleans in May in charge
OF shipload OF horses, and are now on
the British transport No. 4. From
Cape Town they will 90 to London'
and then to the Paris exposition.
MIR. ]. H. Burleson and daughter, miss
Jennie Luther Of cuero. and Miss Mage
Woodali Of Huntsville. are visiting MI
C. C. Caldwell. !,
Professor Potts. who will have charge OF
the High school this year, has arrived 10
town.
amounted to s25.6sG.
The Austin Rapid Transit will resums
operation Thursday OF Friday. Their ne"
power house is nearly finished
,rbe new eve. ear and throat hospital il
fast nearing completion, and viii be
handsome building when finished
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- -
ED II. CANNON suICIDED.
Walked Away from His Sweetheart
and Ble~ ont Ills Brains.

WALKED Away from His Sweetheart
and BIeNy ont His Brains.
Waco Texas. September S.--The little
town of Rieeel, fifteen miles south OF Wa
co. was thrown into intense excitement
hast night by the suicide OF Ed +. Cannon.
Young man well known and highly re-
spected In the town. Mr. Cannon escorted
young bay 10 the Hoiness camp meet
ing now going on in Riesel and after the
services he ACCOMPANIED her home ana
bidding her good nigat returned 10 tne
puzzle square, About ms hundred yards
from the home OF his sweetheart he pulled
a pistol from bis pocket ana blew out mis-
brains.
The report Of the pistol attracted these
who We're IN hearlng ana soon here was =
crowd gathered arouna the body. He had
given no word OF warning and his suicide
was surprise to every body.
The coroner was summoned and the usu-
al examination followed, In the breast
pocket OF his coat was found nJte giving
Instructions as to the disposition of his
body and effects, showing that the deed
was the result Of cam celebration, hut no
cause was assigned ana the tragedy is one
shroucd In deep mystery. He had pre-
pared the note directing the disposition Of
his remains during services AZ church
while he sal beside his sweetheart A
number OF persons who sal near him saw
him wiling II but nobody knew it's con-
tents until after the Tragedy.
Dec sased was member in good stand
ing OF the lodge OF Masons at Mart, ten
miles from Riesel, and WIS buried today
Will Masonic honors. His parents live at
Chester, Tyler county. Texas, and they
have been notIfied.
The tragedy occurred at 10 o'clock last
night and the whole town OF Riesel was IN
fever of excitement until a late hour.
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AT AUSTIN.
Several Prominent Speakers, inciud-
Ing Governor savers.


Ing Governor Sayers.
Austin, Texas September S.--Labor Day
was thoroughly observed in the capital
city today All stores, banks and the
State departments were closed and every
bcdy had good time
The day was celebrated at walters park,
and the various contests on the pro-
gramme were lively and interesting.
The feature of the day was big parade
in the morning, IN watch the following
unions PARTICIPATES Union carriage driy
ers, with lady retail clerks in carriages.
Austin fire department typographical
union, Retail Clerks union, Electrical
Workers union. Cigar Makers UNI n. Car
penters union. Laundry Workers union
Plumbers union, Stonecutters union,
Br cklayers' union, Stonemasons' union,
Fainter5' union Hotel and Resonant
Employees union, Leather W'arkers' UNI
ion, Timers union. Mercantile floats
Public speaking began al 1880 speeenes
by f. T. Moore, r. A. Johns, Senator
Gett u. 4 McFall end Governor Sayors.
The governor made good speech and
was well received
The contests took UP the rest of the
afternoon. t3
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Democrats Club at New wnyer1y.

New Waverly, Texas, September 81
Saturday night the democrats of this pre-
cinct met at the school house and organ
lied a Bryan club, The following officers
were elected T. D. COPELAND, president
S. R. Hardy. vice president; r. NJ. Tray
Tor, secretary,
A paper on imperialism: Does 1t Payr'
was read by the president Tie president
appointed committee to draft consttu-
ton and bylaws and formulate a pro-
gramme for the club to be submitted at
the next meeting, which Is next Saturday
night. The organization Is intended to
be permanent and will meet once a week
until after election. A county association
of clubs was discussed and secretary In
structed to correspond with leading dem
ocrats of the county with this purpose in
view.
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ing ter neck The woman was left lying
in the road end Howard went TO meo.
Luke Taylor, who he shot TO death With
a six-sheoter taking time to reload the
pistol, and firing In all twelve Shots into
faylor's body. Howard he'd the country.
but at the end of two weeks returned
and surrendered to Constable Kitchen Of
Chappell Hill, who will receive from Gov
ernor Sayers reward OF $3.50 offered for
Taylor's capture. The grand jury was in
session when Howard returned, A bill
was brought in against him for both MUIR
doris, lie was tried on the charge OF KILL
ing Luke Taylor. After being out three
days the jury failed to agree. The only
oolored man on the Jury held out for a
life sentence. The following week How
ard was againn tried and the death pen-
atty assessed against him. The case was
clrried TO the court OF criminal appeals
and affirmed Howard Is about 80 years
old and is Of more than average intelll-
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sournnRN PROGRESS.
The New Industries Reported in the
south in Week.

The New Industries Reported in the
south in IA Week.
Chattanooga, Tenn, September l.
Among the more Important OF the now
Industries reported by the rradesman dur
ing the week ended September are a
100000 brewery at Charlotte, n. c.. brick
works in Kentucky; cotton mills In Geor-
n and Kentucky; coal mines in Alabama.
kentucky and West Virginia cotton seed
oil mills in North Carolina and Virginia
$4,000 electric power plant in West Viz
ginla foundry and machine shops n
North Carolina, Touring m lis in AiaDan a
and West Virginia gold mines IA Georgia;
sixty-ton ice factory at Char eston. 5.
c., iron works In South Carolina and
Tennessee lumber mills IN Alabama,
Florida and Tennessee; mattress AMI
spring bed factory In Miss sslppi; pulp and
paper mills in North Carolina ana W ST
Virginia; pearl button !ac.ory n Middle
Tennessee; peanut factory ia Notta
Carolina quarries Arkansa- and North
Caroiina etaye factory in Flor ia; tele-
phone systems IN Kentucky, south Caro-
lima, Texas and West Virginia a table fac
tory in North Carolina; a $3.50 Wo lpu
mil at Winchester, Va. water works at
Southern Pines. n. c., and Aiken S. c.
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HOWARD SENTENCED TO HANG.
VIII Pay the Penalty for n Double
Murder October u, Next.


Brennan Texas, September 3.-When
district court convened for the afternoon
session at 1880 today King Howard was
brought into court and sentenced TO be
hung on Saturday, October 8, between the
hours of II a. IN. and sunloSn. When
asked by Judge Sinks II he had anything
to say why the sentence OF the court
should not be pronounced against him,
the prisoner made lengthy and rambling
talk. He said that all Of the trouble grew
out of his paying debt OF $50 to Henry
Schear and So to D. Campbell. Howard
says that his wife objected TO his paying
these debts especially the last one.
Further said that when his wife told him
he had to tip his hat to Luke Taylor that
he couldn't help killing her. There is
no man in Texas who has a heart who
will say got Justice" said the prisoner,
you can hang me 100 feet high, he con-
tinued. Il am a nagro, and cant help
myself" The entire barangue was 10 the
effect that II a white man had committed
the crime, he would have been acquitted,
In passing The sentence of death, Judge
Sinks remarked that the case was beyond
the authority OF the court, and that the
prisoners only hope rested Ia the gov
ernor
II was March 4 last when King Howard
went home from CRappell Hill. He over
took his wife on the way home. They
had some wctsA-and he struck her On the
back OF the neck with an iron rod. break
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Notes aud Personals.


Galveston, Texas, September s,--Follow-
ing are today's arrivals at the fremont:
MIR. and MIS-. d. Heard, city, John Me-
Clellan, Houston; J. j. Nathan, Bear-
mont; c. II. Brown, city; G. A. Adams,
Kansas City; H. c. Wheeler, city; w, IL.
Green, Cleveland; T. Il, Fits, Palestine;
l.. Lowenthal, Jaeksonynle y. C. Gerari.
ST. Louis; c. II. raylor city, A. Jenson,
Beaumont; V. L. Lehulle, Ccntervlle; W.
9. Xix and wife, Houston; John seAu-
maker, La Grange; ". W HasEns Dali
las. r. w Carroll. Beaumont; >. reukel-
stein, Wharton; J. w. Nixon and son,
Gonzales; j. w Bailey, gainesville; L..
D. Greathouae, Temple Franz Alvey,
Beaumont: L. b. Burek. city, a. ~ Lew
is Chicago; j. w Reeves. New York;
J. R Bowen, Waco; E. o Bailey and wife.
Galeeyille, j. H. Vessel. New York.
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MURDERER MOSS HANGED.
Admitted the Killing, but Claimed
seIf-Defense.

Bastrop, Texas. September 3.-Enoch
Moss was hanged here today at LAS o'clock
p, m for killing his employer, Neal Lane,
at Lttlg. July 10, 1900. He slept we'll
last night, but was very nervous this
morning, eating a very light breakfast.
He made a short talk. admitting that hs
mad killed Neal Lane, but that It was in
self-defense. He declared himself en-
tlrely ready to 60 The crowd numbered
about 100, composed principally OF coiorel
women In fourteen ana half minutes
after the springlng OF the trap he was
dead, the colored people taking charge oi
h body for burial.
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Democratic club at Denton.

Denton, Texas, September "A central
democratic campaign club was organized
here last night 10 create a greater inter-
est and cause larger vote in the Noven-
Der election. Hon. H. C. owsley was mad :
president. A. Griffith, R. NJ. Kelso aad
S. ID. Ponder, vice presidents; w. c. Ed
va DIS, secretary; A T. Baker and ]. E..
Schmitz, assistant secretaries, and r.. Fl.
Hopkins, sergeant at arms, anch clubs
will be organized at every voting rrecin |
in the county and a committee was ap-
pointed TO make arrangements AMI
speeches for these subordinate organiza-
tiOns
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LETTER FROM HANNA.
u.a.on for Dinerences IN
Texas.

s.ss No Reason TOT
Texas.
!. ,p,vsr to long letter setting iorla
u..,sy side OF the controversy
. -snublicans in Texas, National
-,u Hanna has addressed the fol-
a., lsiter to Hon. Waller T. Burns
Hsuston -
..souarters Republican National
s,mIt,se, Metropolitan BUILDING
.,,,.o Avenue, New York, August 81.
|p,.-Ip reply to your favor of the 2Sth
N stating the political conditions
Ts,,s ana differences existing In the
{',sslirsn party OF that State, would say
!. .nsr reyiewing the situation as de-
I'M / see no reason why these diff
[.',Dss should have arisen. The Ma :
III convention recognized for the most
y ma Ferguson convention. The first
~ PRESIDENTIAL electors named By the
S.,msop convention and the first presi-
.slsl elector named by the Mcdonald
F,,snt.op should. under the decision OF
|, National convention. constitute the
[,,tors.at.large The district presiden-
I, electors should be those nominated
M district conventions which named
I, dictates who were admitted as the
Ipssentatiyes OF the respective dis
I'M IN the National convention.
\, view OF the decision reached by
National convention on hearing these
{,us,s It is difficult TO believe that q
In organization would undertake to
sIpline the members of Its State COM
Mice for participating in a State con-
nation which was recognized through Its
credited delegates by the National con-
.srtin Such course could only pro-
he disorder. The National convention
h and does sternly discountenance any
kNy that Injuries the party organlza-
m,
with respect TO the election OF MIR.
kxlsy as National committeeman. no
keesis we're heard at the time of his
Faction, He is a member OF the COM
ttee has It's entire confidence and Will
recognized as part of ne organization
b by the administration in all the
notions that devolve on the Nationsl
rnlttssman Of Texas until the meet
sd the next National convention.
Y hope that wise and moderate coun.
will be pursued SO that the action oil
State committee may be reconsidered
Z. I'll that the party hopes for from a
atst and effective organization in Tex
sill be ACCOMPLISHED in the pending
silon.
With assurances OF esteem, trui,
sgfs N. A. Hanna, Chairman"
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Wood County Republicans.

Mineola, Texas. September 1.-The re-
publicans Of Wood county held their
convention at Quitman today with Isham
Russell as chairman and Thomas Breen
secretary. They Endorsed the admins
tration and favored the putting out Of a
complete State ticket
Delegates were elected to the State
convention at San Antonio
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Mr.. Rurgess Is p1ensed.

Galveston, Texas, September 3.-Hon.
George F. Burgess, democratic nominee
for congress, arrived in the city ,ast
evening and will remain in the city o
several days. He S very much graiiAed st
the gain the democrats have made in this
city and is much encouraged BY the SUI
port he is receiving throughout the dis
trict. He held consultation this morn II
ing with r. M Johnston OF The Hous- on
Post and other prominent democrats.
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Hawley in Tarrant County.

IN Morin, Texas, September 3.-The
''a'sn county convention was held
1 s0aay and was quite largely attend-
/ '''n start to finish it was Haw-
"'su night, but the Hawley faction
nm. Ivy ol the fray on top, selecting a
Nh. ' q delegates to the State con-
~ ~ Delesates were also selected 10
n, N .al and senatorial conven-
H. iwenty-four delegates we're
I,ssIv V Inc State convention. Lon
|g,.ai,,,Nas elected county chairman.
s,T's lions were PASSED indorsing Nc
Il p,,. ADMINISTRATION and also indors-
II nanna's letter Endorsing iIaw-
lsh,,s,nnst Green's position in dis
fss,rtiaa slate committeeman. The
Fly ticket, NV 70 put out d
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-04

Dallas, Texas. SeI~ember S.--Labor Day
today was generally observed in Dallas
The postoffce, Federal and State courts
remained closed all day and approximate
ly every business mouse IN tbs city sus-
pended trade at noon and recognized the
legal holiday. There were two large labor
celebrations, one AZ Forest park and
one at Oak Cliff park Several thousand
persons attended each celebration and
prominent men delivered addresses.
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c. IL. ALEXANDER INDICTED.
He Ia Charged with Arson and Held
in $1,000.

Dallas. Texas. September 3-Charles
II. Alexander former president of the
Dallas Consolidated Electric Railway
company. was indicted last week by the
grand Jury on charge OF arson alleged
10 have been committed in December.
1885. when the Eakins residence burned
in South Dallas; he was admitted to
der WAS out OF the city at the time the
indictment was returned. but arrived In
Dallas Yesterday from Rockport and was
Immediately nut under arrest. He sued
out writ OF habeas corpus today and
was liberated after giving bond in tina
above sum.
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New business Buiidins. at workman

Wortham, Texas, September S.--The
brick work was completed today on the
three two-story brick buildings erected
by Thomas, T. e. and Townes Long
botham. A big force OF mechanics will
be put to work at once to complete the
building by the 18th instant.
They commenced laying brick on the
two-story brick building OF p. NJ Speeds.
which will be pushed to completion
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Good pecan crop IN wharton,

Wharton. Texas. September S.--Tnose
who have been over the county calculating
on the extent Of the pecan crop. report Il
to be the largest crop in sight for ten
years. The season for blast has about
passed AS an example Of full crop,
Mr. b F. Martin Glen Flord merchant,
has a tree on his premiseh which he
wagers will produce twelve bushels.
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xyh,,ecnuning nj HiiIsboro.

Hiilsboro, Texas, September "a young
MAJ sari Dowlen, was wayiaid and badly
fiogged in West rcwn last night by I'M
known parties. He had been calling and
was on his way home. An attempt was
mada on two others. but they were
too swiftfooted and escaped. he matter
was reported TO the officers and they are
investigating it. bu. no arrests have pssn
mado yet.
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Anni,er.nr, I'D scdnn ohseryea.

Waco, Texas, September 3.-The thirty
htth Sedan anniversary was celebrated
here today under The auspices OF tbs
Deutscher Erigervereln of Central Texas.
The orators Of tho day were Julius
Schutze OF Austin. National president
sons Of Hermann, who spoke In German
and Hon. &. b. Gerald whose address was
IN Engl sh. The celebration was well at
tended
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4 I0NtsFORcONGRESS
,,,,,i,, Have Instructed for Him as
a,vIsy's Successor.
~ viii ATTEND 1Ht CONVENTION
.,o. having Reen Elected
~ 49,. from Grayson County.
Oslss,' ..uDlIcan Conventions
n,ms. September 3.--The

!. nsms. September s.-The
asdI'" Univ republican convention
|'IA'' ,,ls evening. instructed the
s'ss ',,al convention delegates first
|'f''' ''..al,meptary for Hawley, second
pc ss ,,.r q, Jones of Galveston. Del
" ,As state and congressional
''',. ~ third convention which has
ih ~ Jones. and he seems now
49, a eInch on the nomination.
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District Court for prn 70. County.

BRIAN. Texas, September S.--Distrlct
court convened In regular session MS
morning with Judge w G. Taliaferro pre-
siding Other officers present were. j. G.
Scott. di trct attorney; T. O. Mum, sher-
if, ami ]. W Bats. district clerk. The
grant jury WAS empanelled as follows:
w. B. Sanders farema; w. Wlpprecht.
j. II. Waite, James Wilson, Jr.. w a
Withers. L. F. Battle w. E. Cloud. j IN
Ferguson, ]. ]. Cahill, J. A. D. Robinson,
NJ. S Freemnn ana McDun Simpson.
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KiIiing Nenr Columbus.

Columbus. Texas, September 3.-After a
family alteration in regard to some prop
erty yesterday afternoon. Morris Schultz.
aged 20, was killed by shotgun near his
home. two miles east Of Columbus, James
Robinson. brother-in-law OF the deceased.
came to the Jail and surrendered.
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Ohserynnce lad Wnco.

Waco, Texas, September S.-Labor dly
was celebrated here today by the labor
unions, who were Joined by many citizens
not members in the festivities. Addresses
were delivered by the mayor OF the city,
X. f, Ralley. president OF he Central La
b9r uncil. Allan D. Sanford, city attos-
ney and president Of the Young Men 5
Busincs League nd others. The ce,ebra-
tion was grand success.
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Or. Grant a Delegate.

ma Texas, September S.-The re-
\ q. county convention convened at
3 y nan today After the organiza-
l.,. - convention proceeded to elect
d Apt M . the Convention to be held at
Es ina DR., John Grant, Cecil A.
IBIS ". Mckinney are included in
ne .n, s,e e all Of the delegates elect
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tisan was at work and not store in the
city was open. San Antonio leads the
State In the matter of labor organiza-
tions. even the pastors having u union,
and only restaurants. saloons and drug
stores did business today The labor pa
rade included 200 lady retail clerks in
hacks, 300 clerks on foot and over mile
and half in length.