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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-24
The Clark Light Guards.

Marlin, Texas, July 23.-The b. C. Clark
Light Guards returned last night from
Waco where they have been encamped for
the last week as a part of the Second
Texas regiment. During their stay the
boys took high rank in the regiment and
brought back as prizes a set of forty
khski uniforms and three beautiful
swords for their officers.
They are particularly prcnd OF the fact
that their sponsor, Miss Lee Shields, was
made queen Of the Second Texas regi-
ment, They are unanimous. too, in their
praise OF their gallant colonel, G2rton
Boone. pronounclng him a most capable
and efficient officer and thorough gem
tlem1n.
Sergeant d. W. 3tallworth one OF toe
members OF the company made the best
individual score in the regiment at tar
get practice, scoring As points out of j
possible So Several members OF the
company scored above 40 points out of a
possible So
While the boys came home very tired
at the same time they are unanimous and
enthusiastic in the hope that the State
will through Is next Legislature make O
sufficient appropriation for a State en-
campment next year, believing that Inc
! instruction gained from such a source
would be Of incalculable benefit to the
| efficiency OF the State militia.
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NEW ROAD FOR LUTkIN.
II VIII Tap the II. and n. O. at Hunt
inGton.

Lufkin, Texas, July 2l.-Applicatlon has
been made TO the secretary OF state for
the incorporation OF what is known as
the Frost Road" leading from this place
to the new town OF Huntington on the
Texas and New Orleans railroad. dis
lance Of twelve miles. The new railroad
is to be known as the Texas and Louisiana
railroad, and will intersect the Texas and
New Orleans railroad at Huntington; it
is expected that daily passenger train
will be put on the road within the next
thirty days. which will give Imfl;in a
direct line of railroad to Beaumont and
Sabine Pass The new road Is STANDARD
gauge and well built, and viii prove a
considerable advantage to Lufkin.
The Southern Pine Lumber company
completed building the road from the
Diboll mill. twelve miles below Lufkln,
intersecting the Frost road three miles
/ from Lufkin today, and tonight train
| win he run over the new line. The road
was constructed for the purpose Of ship
Ming lumber from the Diboll mill on the
! Houston Bast and West Texas railroad
over the Cotton Belt through this point,
The distance of the haul VIII be aoou'
1 fifteen miles.
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PALESTINE POINTERS.
A visit to the Coal Mines Now IN
Ouprntiou.


Palestine. Texas. July ga party of gem
Canaan E. l.. Howell and The Post CORE
spondent visited the site of the Palestine
Coal and Mining company mines last satur-
day morning. Upon arriving at the mines a
large force OF workmen were found busy dig
glng the coal out. and wagons loading
preparatory to hauling into the city. They
have now reached depth of twenty SIX feet
below the surface, aud have struck q spcn-
aid vein OF coal The VEN Is over eight feet
deep and they have not gone through II yet,
The company has been sending TO town sew
eral tons a day, and wagons are kept busy
gong pack ana forth The coal has been
given test IN the Ice factory and machine
shops and has proven of mucn inner quality
than the ROckuaie coal. The company IN
tends putting IN a branch road from the main
line OF the International and Great North
ern TO the min $, u distance of about two
miles, and coal will be brought in by the
carload, Expert miners arrived last night
and left for the mines ut an early hour TINS
morning where, with an increased force uI
workmen under their supervision, Will begin
work in earnest The vein runs southeast
and northwest, and the company Will ar
straight in for some distance. aud then turn
to the right and LETT. The mines viii be ~
full opeiHton within thirty days, and coal
shipped from there IN carload lots IN that
time.
way compauy's fruit and truck growers en-
cursloE this morning to Jacksonville was
largely attended, many going from here.
The funeral services OF Mrs. Nettie Garter
aged At years, wife OF 7, w Garter who died
Inn Houstun sunday morning, We're held from
this afternoon. nterment being in tho ole
cemetery.
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TEXAS RELIGIOUS NOTES.

Waxahachle. Texas, July 23There are
two Mormon elders in town who announce
their intention of holding meetings and
disseminating literature all summer.
Mckinney Texas, July pa grand
church extension rally was held yester-
day and today at the Cumberland Presby-
terrain church in this city by State SUI
perintendent II. p. Flannikan Of Dallas,
assisted by Rev. W, A. Patterson of Hills
boro and other preachers. liberal sum
was raised today to help the work along.
Mount Calm, Texas, July 2l.-Tho re-
vlval a the Baptist church closed last
night with forty conversions and the re-
vival al the Methodist church will begin
tomorrow, conducted by Rev j. A. Ruffner
of Waco
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SAuRT TEXAS SPECIALS.

MOUNT CAIM---A. Cruz, OF Seville,
Spain, and musician of Cervera's fleet
when destroyed at Santiago, has been
employed as instructor of the baud here.
LoCKHART-W w Perry is conduct
ing a Masonic school of instruction In
the local ledge room.
WAXAHACHIE 49, Arthur Apperson,
negro who was shot Saturday night, Will
die from his wounds.
DENIS0N--The cotton oil mills gin
plant has been completed and the machin-
cry will be put in place this week.
L1VINGSTON--John Jack, a negro,
WAS stabbed in the back and probably
fatally wounded; he was sent TO Houston;
two negroes have been arrested and Of
tcers are looking for two others.
MCKINNEY--Wht Roach sold a fine
640-acre black land farm near this city
to John Rayzar for $4,000 cash.
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The shaw Rides.

Navasota. Texas, July 2S.--The Shaw
Rifles, Company c. Second Texas, re-
turned home from Waco early this morn
ing, tired and weary from the last days
work snd social duties int proud of their
standing as the best drill ed company OF
their regiment and the attendant honors
bestowed upon them. They are all eX-
ceptionally well pleased with the treat
ment accorded the soldier boys throughout
the enoampment by the people of Waco
The company will give an exhibition drill
on Washington avenue tonight and then
partake of hearty supper arranged for
their special benefit.
Colonel Gordon Boone returned home
from Waco on the same train His man
agement of the military part of the CAM
was all that could be desired both o.
Acers and priyates affect his firm, ju't
even discipline, withal genial aud gen
| erous disposition. His military abllitl
has been proven each time 1t has beer
put 10 the test
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ORDERS FROM GENERAL scuRRr,
Hutchins In to Take the Place OF
DuynI West.

Austin, Texas, July 23.--Adjutant Gem
eral Scurry issued the following general
orders today:
l. Major Duval West, assistant adjutant
general Texas Volunteer Guard, is relieved
from duty as one OF the board of inspectors
and judges for the camp at La Porte from
July 20 to 80, 1900. inclusive, and Major
Spencer Hutchins, assistant paymaster
general, is hereby detailed To serve on
said board to fill the vacancy.
= The following organizations have been
chartered and are hereby assigned 10 the
First infantry, Texas Volunteer Guard:
Company OF San Antonio, Captain A.
Deussen.
Company d (Lipsoomb Rihes) of Luling,
Captain Robert 4. Stagner.
Company (Armstrong Rihes) OF Cor &.
pus Christi. Captain ii. d. c. Gu@ett,
First Infantry band Of Gonzales. Charles
Beringer leader,
BY command OF the governor
Thomas Scurry. adjutant general.
Adjutan, General Scurry received infor-
nation this morning from Houston to the
effect that Captain w. c. Rafferty, OF the
First artillery, United States army. had
been detailed as inspector for the La Porte
encampment. The detail was made at the
request of Governor Sayers.
General Scurry stated today that he ex>
poets to leave tomorrow or next day for
the La Porte camp.
In speaking of the military organizations
of Houston, he said the Magnolia City was
a fine field for the organization of an
Ell ire battalion. and that he hoped to see
one there some day.
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Anmelinn cnnntY Popuiists.

Lufkin, Texas, July 2i.--The populist
county convention met here on Saturday
last, and placed the following named par
ties as candidates for the respective Of
fees; Pictorial representative, Thirty
first district, j. NJ. Bowen; county judge,
T. NJ. Albritton; county clerk, J. D, FAIR
chile; assessor, j. NJ Burke; sheriff, ;.
p. Davis; treasurer. c T. Buras. II i
understood that |. d. Fairch.ld, wno was
nominated for county clerk, will not ac-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-24

Bryan, Texas. July % The county and
city officers arc making 1t warm for
tramps and loafers anl putting them to
work ON tho county roads The roads are
all being placed IN Grst-class condition.
Eddie Ho.tman, son Of Mr., aat Mrs.
y. A. HOFFMAN. While getting on rair
of stills this afternoon stepped on piece
of bottle and cut fearful cash in his
foot
County Clerk McMcnael sprained his
ankle very severely Yesterday and has
to use crutches TO get about.
Work on the Calvert. Waco and BRACES
Valley depot Is progressing rapidly ard
will be finished by August II.
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Lufkin. Texas, July 2l.-The 1ualciAi
district convention which is to meet here
next Thursday is attracting some little at
tention in this vicinity Judge Tom c.
Davis. candidate for district Judge, xiii
have no opposition, but the race for dis
trict attorney Is rather close, since MI
o'Quinn has twelve instructed votes IN
the convention. Donley eleYea and shor
hye. There Is some speculation as to who
viii be the choice OF the convention, slne'
neither candidate has enough votes &c
nominate.
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Hearne, Texas, July 23,-Mr. Hugh Wood
of Calvert was in the city yesterday.
Mr. George Whattay came in yesterday
from the bottom OH the Heacno and
Brazos Valley railway.
Several wagon loads OF waternelons
have been on The streets for the last
week. They find this to be GOOD market
iof them
For the past several nights several
petty robberies have been reported. Ire
city marshal is preparing to maize a raid
on the idle element of the town.
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waxahachie Texas, July 2S-Ine
Chautauqua opens Thursday and from
the numerous letters OF inquiry being
daily received the atte enhance VIII evil
IDENTIFY be large. r. w. Hall, the ran
handle orator, will deliver the opening
lecture Thursday evening.
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months ago at Roseland, this county, was
concluded in Justice Terrells court here
last evening and resulted in the defendant
being remanded to Jail without benefit
of bond. The couple had only been mar
ried year. and last fall came to Texas
from Louisiana, where they were promi-
nently connected.
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Calvert, Texas, July 2S,-The Calvert
Light Guard returned from the encamp-
ment last night. Despite the fact OF a
good deal OF sickness in camp the com
pany made fine record The boys are
loud in their praise OF Waco's hospitality.
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cept. eince he is not a populist, but a
democrat. Fairchild is very popular
young man in the county and has many
warm personal friends.
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ncr,,nded without Hail.

Mckinney, Texas. July 91,--The examin-
ing trial of J. NJ. Taylor, charged with
the murder OF his young wife about two
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Roller MiII AID Mount Calm.

Mount. calm, Texas, July 23.--The new
roller mill has begun active operations
and Is drawing an extensive patronage
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p. G. Wood. Guard.

San Marcos Texas, July Chaplain
Eugene Green OF the p c. Woods Guard
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SLIGHT M1sHAp AT srRANG


A Galveston. Houston and Northern
train carried the two coaches. containing
the Houston Light Guards and the Con
zales military band to Strang yesterday
morning and left them standing on the
main line to be hauled to La Porte by
the la Porte train which was in waiting.
AIier the Galveston, Houston and North
ern train pulled out for Galveston, the
La Porte train backed up TO couple on to
the coaches that had been left. The
train backed UP at good rate of speed,
and when near the coaches the brake
man attempted to signal the engineer
with the bell cord. He pulled on the
wrong cord though, and realizing that
ne did not then have time to signal with
the bell cord. jumped off the train TO
signal with his hands. 1t was 100 late
for the engineer to slow up when he
saw the signal and struck the two
coaches with considerable force The
platform Of one of the coaches was
smashed and some of the seats in The
ether were demolished. Mat Railey. with
the Houston Light Guards. was quite
badly hurt, his spine having been wrench
ed. and w W. Oliver. NJ. b. Godsey and
Sergeant Dennis were also bruised The
three last named are able for duty at
the camp, but Railey is confined in the
ramp hospital and will hardly be well
enough for service during the week,
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n,.n,MpnnENr NOTES.

captain George Mccormick Of the
Houston Light Guard is acting major OF
the Third battalion of the regiment
n r voitek. who plays solo cornet
IN me Gonzales military band during the
opca npment. is leader Of the Alamo band
of san Antonio
This Is the first encampment the FIRST
rspiment has had since the reorganiza-
lion OF the Volunteer Guard after the
war with Spain
FIFTY men we're detailed from the re-
snectiye organizations last night for
guard duty, and sentinels were posted al
Ter guard mount at o'clock
There were number of visitors to the
car,n Yesterday. but they were not a
marker even to those who wi Will !, 9t'e END
every other day OF tne week IL inc
weather continues favorable,
-Four members OF the Houston Light
ouarters. Or. ], L, short Is battalion
surgeon ranking as first Lieutenant
.Jcbn Roessler. the battery quartermas-
Ter has been promoted to battalion quar-
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termaster; II. A. Dumy Is sergeant ma
Tor for the battalion. and Clarence Blng-
ham is hospital steward,
The Armstrong Rifles of Corpus Christi
have only been organized ten days, but
the boys composing the company know
thing or two about military tactics
and have n show TO carry some OF the
prizes away with them.
Major Spencer Hutchns. who is as
sistant adjutant general. deserves
great deal of credit FOR the successful
opening OF the camp. He has been an
worker In behalf OF the
enoamprnent and is still very active in
its promotion.
The La Porte Improvement company
did it's whole duty in preparing the camp
lsite for the reception OF the troops.
Everything was in readiness when they
ARRIVED and all that was necessary was
The preparation of their respective quar-
tiers by the different organizations.
The BRENNAN signal corps is the only
organization OF that branch of service
in the south. All of the men were not
in camp yesterday, section OF the corps
having attended the W5eo encampmept.
but these arrived during the night and
the corps has Gs fill complement Of
men today.
Victoria. Texas. July 2S.-dieutenant
=
Robert Grimes VIII 90 10 La Porte tonay
or tomorrow to represent the OConnor
Guards; the company was recently or
ganized, but owing 10 the sickness OF
Captain Perrenot and other causes, could
not get in shape TO attend the encdmp-
ment
The San Antonio Guard Iouaves con
template coming TO Houston during me
week to give an exhibition zouaVe drll.
This company has the nag presented II %
the San Antonio ladies, Whie In the ser
vice OF the United StaFes, in camp az
Mobile in 1898 The nag Is beautiful
silk one and has been hous.ed at the
head Of the company street
While in camp at Harrisburg sunday
mis- BIZ the horse ridden by private l. g..
burke of the Houston cavalry slipped lis
halter and wandered off, Private Burke
had to go back to the artillery and ride
the balance OF the distance with them.
The horse is bay. branded A n, with
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-08
CIGARETTES
Smoked by Young Women of Syracuse
w. C. T. U. Will Stop 1t.

Syracuse, N. ", May S.-(Spl.) The
Central City w. 9. Il. U. has determin-
ed to wage war against female cigaret
smokers. The charge is made that a
great numbers of the society women
and girls of the city are becoming ad-
dicted to the habit.
At girls parties, it is said, members
of the ''smart set pass around cigarets
and the girls enjoy them as much as
men would. At recent meeting of
the w. G. n. U. the matter was thor
oughly discussed. 1t was said that
women obtain cigarcts by sending
their men servants after them. The
tobacco dealers report large sales to
women.
At the meeting one woman said a
policeman told her that recently he
saw three young women sitting on u
curbstonc putting away ut cgarcts.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-08

petition to ascertain If u majority Of
people ON Wooster road want the street
graded.
The appointment of Nicholas .Minich
as member of the Board of Health
was confirmed.
Mr.. Cox registered kick about Mr..
A. A. Moores ccllarway on Third ST.,
because it occupied part of the side
walk. There was much talk, but moth
ing done in the matter. Mr.. Moore
said the Council was becoming too
particular about other peoples busl-
ness.
Complaints were made about holes
in Park ave-, near the lake and at
New Portage. The water trough at
New Portage needs repairing. These
three things were referred to Street
committee.
The Fire, Water and Sewer commit
tees was instructed to notify the Fire
Chief to submit 20 names of men he
desired in the fire department.
Residents on Newell st. want the
water mains on their street. Referred
to Water Works Trustees.
The Uniformed Rank X. OF T. ask
cd that light be placed on the Cen
tral school grounds so that they could
drill nights. Nothing was done III the
matter. The Barberton Board 10,
stand near Lake Anna for evening
concerts. Request granted.
Akron Co, No. 81. U. Il. X. of +.
gave very creditablc entertainment
last evening in Tracy hall. The pro.
gram closed with side-splittng
farce, entitled, "How Joined the Or
der under the direction or Mr.. Charles
Falor. Those who took part are: G.
Miller, G. Billow, q. Gondcr, j. H.
Burt, o. b, Martin, NJ. II. Fleisher, ]
j. Jeffrics, NJ. j. Galloway G. Wilson
l.. Gschwind.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-08
UNCLE ELpS FABLES.
The story of the Clever Wolf ana
the FOOIiah sheep.

The story of the Clever Wolf ana
the Foolish Sheep.
4 Wolf who had made up his mind to
have mutton for dinner approached a
flock Of Sheep to find the Rams ready
to receive him on their horns IL he at
tackled. t
"Ah, friends" he exclaimed, after
surveying the situation, .'let me COM
pliment you on your brave array.
Had I come as an enemy, you would
surely. have made things hot for me.
As happened to be passing this way
md have little time on my hands, let
ne show you trick"
Don't think to cajole usv' warned
he leader of the flock. g0 49,
"Oh, no, no! How manyof you can
10 this?'
kicked his feet In the mir and boasted
that he had never yet met sheep who
could do this trick.
'It looks easy" remarked the bell
wcthcr.
II know can do it." added fat
Eve.
Let us prove that the Wolf Is a
boaster," said the leader, and next
moment a hundred sheep were trying
to stand on their heads. This action
broke up their formation and brought
confusion, and the Wolf dashed in aud
bore fine lamb away to his lair.
Moral.-Always figure on the gun be
ing loaded and take no chances.
NJ. QUAD.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-08
Try Aliens Foot Ease.

A powder TO he shaken into the
shoes. Your feet feel swollen, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily, If you
have smarting feet or tight shoes, try
Aliens Foot-Ease. II cooiS the feet
and makes walking easy Cures swol-
len, sweating feet, hgrowIng nails,
bllsters and callous spots, Relieves
corns and bunlons Of all pain ana
gives rest aud comfort, Try il today.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores
for 25c. Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-08
Lightning Didn't XIII Him.

Kokomo, Ind, May s.-(spl) )-,Iohn
Stevens, farmer was struck by light
ming yesterday and his team killed,
Stevens was said to be dead, but the
coroner, Ave hours later, held the in
quest and found the supposed dead
man still alive and later he revived ana
may recover. There were no clouds
visible and the fatal SHAFT was the
only lightning of the day.
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He wasn,t AFRAID.

At the battle Of Spottsylvanla during
the civil war I found drummer boy
belonging TO Connecticut regiment
crouched down behind log and cry
ing as If overcome with grief. He was
only ID years old. and it was his first
battle, and no one could blame him for
being upset.
Don't be afraid, Johnny. You'll
come out all right" said.
al aln't-a!n't afraid" he sobbed in
reply-"that is, | amt afraid OF being
nit"
'srhen what's the matters"
"N-nuthin. only IL they want my
drum, why don't they come and take
it without all this noise9'
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-08

you say she is good looking, but
don't know whether you are judge
or not, and you know II frequently
happens that the girl who is thought
to be beautiful by one man doesn't i'm
press others at ALL"
Yes, ] know all about that. but I've
never seen this girl stand up In car"
Say, when can you take me
ound?"-Chlcago Times- Herald.
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ICE TRUST
To be 0usted From Business In New
York Paper Sues.

+ New York, May s. -(SplD--As the
laws OF the state of New York
prohibit u stock corporation from
combining yith any other corporation
or person for the creation of n monop-
oily OF the unlawful restraint of trade,
or FOR the prevention of competition in
any necessary of life" the New Yor1
Journal has begun legal proceedings
against the lee Trust FOR the forfeiture
of its charter.
The Ice trust is now charging zoe.
for hundred pounds of ice and threat
ems TO increase the price TO 81. The
price In Jersey City is zoe hundred.