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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-19
THE srRAwN HOARD OF TRADE
Was Organized Monday and Is Vow
After Railroad.

Strawn. Texas. July 1S,-W. r, Eaves,
secretary of the strawn board of trade,
has issued A circular letter to the prop
ertv owners on the line OF the San An
tonic. Llano and Northern railway be-
tween connection with the Rock Island
railway at Bowie and San Antonio asking
them to appoint committees to secure
right of way depot grounds and bonus OF
$1,000 a mile: capital has been secured
to build the road when the necessary pre-
liminary ARRANGEMENTS are made.
A largely attended meeting Of the citl-
zens Of Strawn was held Monday, at
which the Strawn board of trade was
formally organized. and the following Of
ficers were elected: A. n Edwards. presi-
dent; NJ. G. Vernon. first vice president;
George D. Strain. second vice president;
R. c. Hickson. treasurer w. R. Eaves,
secretary. Various committees were ap-
pointed to take charge Of special features
of the work for the upbuilding of Straw1.
A resolution was adopted thanking the
Stuarts Strawps. Aliens and W. w.
Johnson for their successful efforts in
promoting the Standard Coal Mining COM
pany which has closed contracts with
capitalists for the immediate development
of two coal mines in the suburbs OF the
city. w w. Myers has purchased the
new building and block of land near the
depot from the Johnsons. The property
owners in Strawn are deciding the coal and
fireolav under the townsite to the Stand
ard Coal Mining company.
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TARPoN VISITORS.
The Fishing Has Been Good During
the Season.

the season.
Tarpon Texas, July 17.--Mr. w. d.
Cleveland and Mr. Watson of Houston are
here for a few days of fishing and sport.
They are stopping at Tarpon Inn.
Fishing this season has been very good.
over fifty tarpon have been caught.
Mr. Ed stedman. sr., of Yoakum has
been entertaining quite a number OF his
friends at his summer home: Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Thompson of willard. Texas: Mr..
mont, Mr.. R. w, Finley OF Austin, Mrs.
Guv Stedman and children OF Yolkum, Mrs.
j. A. Comeaux Of Houston, Mr.. Cain and
ATTORNEY Dan Price of Yoakum. Mr..
Price reports hat he caught over 500 fish
in one week.
The tide has been very high the last few
days.
Mr. ]. Aubrey and family OF San Antonio
are spending their vacation here.
Mr. e. d Stedman has added two more
rooms to his house. He is always glad and
jolly to have his children and grandchil-
dren spend the summer with him.
DR.. and Mrs. Morse OF San Antonio are
at the club house.
The supper that was given for the bene-
81 of the Catholic church was a success.
Mr.. H Holland of Austin is taking u lay
off
Tarpon has had quite number of Wis
itors this season. They all find IL to be the
greatest resort for fishing.
Mr.. w. Homes went to Rockport on
husiness
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PALESTINE POINTERS.
First Ton of Coal From the New
Mines Delivered TO Consumcr.

Palestine. Texas, July 1.-THE first ton
of coal from the new mines near here was
brought to the city yesterday and deliv-
cred to the Palestine Ice company. The
coal will be used in the company's boilers
today, and several other tons will be de-
liyered 10 them in few days
The international and Great Northern
shops began working ten hours day yes
terday. The shops have only been run
on the nine hour scale. but owing to the
great amount of work changed the hours
yesterday.
A movemsnt is on foot for the establish
ment Of cigar factory in this city The
parties having the enterprise in charge
will have the factory in operation within
short while
The Palestine Labor council is making
preparations for big celebration TO b.
given by them on Labor Day. September 3.
Committees have been appointed and a
fine programme is being arranged.
The new sanitarium being bult in this
city will be formally opened next Wee.
The iron beds are expected TO arrive eve y
day. and as soon as they reach here viii
be put up One OF the trained nurses ar
rived from Galveston yesterday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-19
VICT VIA LOCALS.
James Miller Was Held to Grand
Jury without Bail.

Victoria, Texas, July 1.-THE examin-
ing trial of James Miller, the negro boy
charged with the murder of John Taylor
last Friday night was held yesterday be-
fore Justice Daniel, who reminded him
to Jail without bond to await the action
of the grand jury.
AT the meeting of the board of directors
OF the Young Mems Christian Association
last night, all the prelminaries were ar
ranged for an early opening OF The Victoria
branch, to be located in the Tying building.
on lowsr Main street, which viii be re-
modelled for its use. j. l.. Walton VIII
be general secretary and physical director
and is expected here shortly from Ashe-
Vile. y. c.. where he is at present To-
Gated. A vote OF thanks Was rendered
Messrs. Lewis and Hopkins OF the state
board Young Mems Christian Association
for their efficient assistance in organizing
the branch
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rlmsr nne,MnNr, II. '. o.
Colonel spineIIi Announces tho
Makeup of His STAN.

Makeup of His stan.
Corpus Christi, Texas, July 49,
Colonel H. b. splnelli First Texas In
fantry n V. G.. of this city. has given
out the following complete list of the
STAFF ana noneommissioned officers OF his
regiment which goes into encampment
at LA Porte next week,
Captain j. l., Little, San Antonio, regi-
mental adIutant.
Captain II. II. Deameter OF Caldwell,
reglinental quartermaster.
Captain A. G. IIeaney, Mr. D., OF Cor
pus Christi, regimental surgeon.
First lieutenant, ]. Alien Kyle. NJ. D..
of Houston. regimcntal assistant surgeon.
First lieutenant, Adolph g. Noakes OF
Corpus Christi regimenial commissary,
NON COMMISSIONED STAFF.
V. " Farrar of san AAtonio. quarter
master sergeant
viii j. Bggio of Corpus Christi. COM
missary sergeant.
Carl Clark of Austin, hospital steward
w. l., Garden of Gonzales, drum major.
REIMENTAL commissioned OF
FICES.
VIII Thornhill Of San Antonio, chief
trumpetcr.
q Charles Beringer OF Gonzales. principal
musician,
Ross j. Powell of Corpus Christi. regi-
mental color sergeant.
Acting battalion adjutants, TO act until
battalion commanders are commissioned.
| Sergeant Major Henry F. Stevenson OF
Corpus Christi
Private K. II. Peel. NJ. D., of San Mar
| cos.
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Gn1veslon shnrnnhooiers.

Galveston Texas July lS-The Calves
ton sharpshooters are drlling-and drill
ing hard-for the ia Porte encampment.
Every evening Major Levy is putting his
mon through the various eyolutions that
the regulations require,
The company will be inspected tonight
by Major Spencer Hutehins, assistant In
spector general Texas Volunteer Guard
The Shareholders will leave here
forty strong for La Porte next Monday
at a. m and will be in camp until July
80 The prospects OF war with China
has greatly stimulated the members of
the company to put their hest foot fore
most. The boys OF the company will VOL
unteer as a body II the president makes
a call for trooDs for service in the Orient.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-19
TO SAVE FORT BROWN.

Assistant Engineer w. A. Hinkle has re-
turned from Fort Brown, where he has
been making survey of the Rio Grande
at that place. Fort Brown is situated in
V-shaped bend Of the river. OF late
the river has had tendency to break
through at the upper portions of the bend
and during the past eighteen months IL
has eaten 1000 feet of land away liz this
direction Should the river finally change
its direction from the south to tho north
of Fort Brown, taking the channel as the
boundary line, that post would be trans
ferred to Mexican territory. 1t is estl-
mated that 1t Will cost about $50 600 to
stop the changes in the river, Either this
amount Will be appropriated or the build
ings OF the post will be moved north.
this latter would cost about $4,000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-19
VICTORIA LOCALS.
Catalogue for the Fall Fair Has Been
Issued.


Victoria, Texas july lS.-Charles D.
Golding. travelling freight agent for the
Rock Island route, with headquarters in
Houston. is in this section looking par
ticularly after the melon shipments.
The pay car made its regular monthly
trip over the New York., Texas and Mex
lean and Gulf, Western Texas and Pacific
railways yesterday and today is paying off
for June.
Mr.. J. r. Bate, commercial agent for
the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway,
with headquarters in San Antonio, was III
Victoria today. This point has recently
been added to his territory, which en-
braces the San Antonio and Aransas Pass
as tlr east at Ctero.
The catalogue for the sixth annual fair
OF the Southwest Texas Fair association
has been issued The fair opons on
Wednesday, October 3, and lasts three
days.
The rise at the headwaters of the Guada :
lupe has not reached here yet and nd
danger is anticipated therefroln.
Mr.. Hermann Rittner. recently with A..
& S. Levy Of this city, has accepted a po-
sition With r. A. Graves Of Crero
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second negiment Encampment

Waco. Texas, July 1s.--The feature to-
day at Camp scurry, outside of the every
day camp life was the sham battle. which
took place at 5 o'clock In the afternoon.
Excursion trains brought thousands of
people to the city 10 see the boys In battle
array. Adjutant General Scurry was in
command, with a full corps of aides, A
fort had been erected in which a battery
had been placed and battalion TO defend
1t. The charge and repulse and charge
again was somewhat OF realistic scene,
the battle were pleased with the thrilling
scenes.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-19
LoCKHART LOCALS.
Dneasiness Regarding Parties Camp
ing Along the Guadalupe.

Lockhart, Texas. July 1S.--When the
news of the great flood in the Guadal,lpc
river arrived here yesterday morning
much upeasiness was created IN regard to
several families of Loekhart and vicinity
who are on a fishing and camping expedi-
tion TO the Guadalupe above New Braun-
fels and friends are anxiousty pwaiting
Bews from them.
Messrs. Heidenheimer & Strasberg have
purchased a lol for their new wholesale
warehouse Immediately across the rail-
road track east OF the Carter house, and
building will commence Immediately.
Mrs. j. 2. Laney died at her home In
the city last week. after lingering III
ness.
Some excitement prevails In tho city
on account OF THE large number OF small
pox cases reported in the adjoining sown
OF San Marcos. no quarantine has yet
been declared.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-19
FREMONT ARRIVALS.

Mrs, Anderson, Waco, Texas; r. e,
Wilkinson, Austin, Texas; Sol Kateman.
Hearne; Mrs. NJ. Atkins. Dallas; ]. G.
HIATT, New York, r. e. Whitlock, San An
tonic; r. NJ. Stuart, Columbus; /. y.
Curd. Philadelphia S. w. lstanfield, San
Marcos; f. H. Cortland, New Orleans
]. T. Hampton. New York; L. w. Hart,
Pueblo, Col; A. G. Hayes. Pueblo, Col;
Lee Wilson, Brennan; Miss Lottie Mer-
cuse, Smithvllle; X, w. Moore, city; IL.
j. Morgan. St. Louis; S. lsaacs, New York
J. D. Bell, Franklin, La; V. r. w. Nc
Nulty, Paterson, n. j.; II. f. Swart,
Mansfield, Mass. H. X. Iisscomb. Tex
as; t. r. Allen, Boston, Mass; G. Rough
an, Boston. Mass; r. Roughan Boston,
Mass; j. e. S. Har! an6 wife, Waterloo,
Texas; f. C. Mersden, Jr., Shreveport;
James H. Mercer Shreveport; Mrs.
George Wilcox, Mckinney; 7. f. Humph-
rey, Conroe ]. R. Yates. Detroit; N. S.
Thompson Washington, d. c.. ID. T. Nc
Kelvey, New York; Miss Luise Lorenz,
Monclova, Mex; DR.. David Germ, Mono
Iowa, Mex; Z. d. Bedwell, Huntington,
Ark; S. II. Turner, Palestine; ]. 3.
Adone. Palestine: Miss Bessie Royal,
Palestine; Mrs. o. w. Fish, Palestine.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-19
WRECK NEAR oAKHUKsT.
white Man and Il Negro Killed ana
Others Hurt.

oakburst, Texas. July 17.-Mr. j. NJ
Stewart. white man, and Richard Grant.
coiored mar. were killed this morning.
near the Columbia Lumber company store
on the Trinity Valley railroad. They
we're on a work train and as the train
was pulling out II was backing up snu ran
over hpg, which caused wreck with
the above result. Several other parties
were slightly bruised. All were employees
OF the Columbia Lumber company. Mr..
Stewart has a brother. d. u. Stewart,
who is a business man In Austin. He has
been wired
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-19
Had an Arm Cut on.

San Antonio. Texas. July Isl. A. Mar
tin. ? block operator at the Micklejohn
block factory. met with a horrible acct
dent this morning. While feeding cir.
oular saw his left arm was accidentally
caught and severed from his body The
iniurei man suffered terrible pain and It
was Tome time before the physicians
could alleviate this so they could dress
the wound.
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negros gun striking Wheeier's little 10.
year-old daughter, killing her outright.
Sanders made his escape, but was finally
captured snd brought back TO Miller
county but public sentiment became so
bitter here that he was taken to Nevada
county on change Of venue and was
ing his trial. The affair has attracted a
great deal of attention throughout this
section owing to the prominence OF the
Wheeler family, and the verdict is 40.
cepted with considerable satisfaction.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-19
BAILEY TO TAKE THE STUMP
For Bryan and Stevenson In New
/ England and Illinois.

Dallas, Texas, July 1s.-Congressman J.
county, today, where he opened the Bryan
and Stevenson campaign in Texas tonight.
He viii speak at Confederate reunion
at Fairfield, Freestone county tomorrow
from that time till August 6 he will speak
daily In various parts of the State. After
the State democratic convention at Waco
on August he will go to Iowa and Mas
sachusetts to stump for Bryan and Steven
son.
Mr.. Bailey has offered his services TO
the National committee for the entire
campaign. He is to open the Illinois cam
paign at Springfield on August 81. He said
today: THE Kansas City platform and
ticket are SO entirely satisfactory to me
that l feel as much interest in the cam
paign assif were one of the candldat ties"
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AFTER BRAzos RIVER INFORMATION.

Col. S. C. Richie will leavef or Waco in a
day or two to confer with the commercial
bodies Of that city with reference to his
obtaining information that will warr9nt
his recommending a survey to be made
of the Brazos. While on this trip Colonel
Richie will also visit Dallas and Fort
Worth upon business appertaining to tho
Improvement of the Trinity river. After
completing the business portion OF his
North and Central Texas missions he will
go to st. Louis upon department business.
Colonel Richie will return TO Galveston
about the middle of August.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-19
CENSUS ROLF rouNn.

The Houston school census was found
today in the department OF education. 1t
appears it was received several days ago
from the county superintendent, but not
being marked was mislnid. The POSTS
investigation evidently Strengthened mat
tiers out, for telegram was received ere
early this morning wh.ca gave clew TO
the finding of the roll. The roll Is to ns
checked up and 1t is probable that the city
will get its apportionment If toe cae.king
up prove correct.
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ITEMS FROM STATE CAPITAL
THE STATE rENrTENrrARy HOARD
Is ~ SESSION.
The Houston school Census Has Been
Found by the Department of
Education.

Austin, Texas. July 1s.--The State PEN
itentiary board was In session here this
morning and approved Financial Agent
Hilrs report for June. The receipts from
penitentiary Industries and farm and other
contracts for the month we're sac, 1ia.t3.
The disbursements for the month sor
maintenance and material amounted to
$40, 1861. The balance on hand CIR July
j amounted to s59,sii54.
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that the county be passed After the
withdrawal of Wheless the county was
again called and seconded the nomina-
tion OF Burgess Judgs Duff's withdrawal
left an uudisputed field 10 Burgess, and
ended what is probably the last fight In
a democratic convention in the Tenth
district as IL now stands.
BY $3.50 the convention had completed
Its work and adjourned.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-19
Travis County Matters.

Austin Texas, July 1s.-Hon. j. n
Hamilton, chairman Of the Travis courty
executive committee has called a meeting
thereof for Saturday July % in answer to
petition signed by Maio-ity OF the
members Whereof. The purpose OF the
meeting is TO take some ac.ioa With re-
gard to certain alleged new facts showing
fraud in the late Sixth ward primaries.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-19
PRIEST TRANSFERRED.

Father James Rogers, pastor of st.
Mary's Catholic church in this city, has
received notice o. transfer to Notre Dame,
Indiana, as pastor and superior of the
mother church of the congregation OF the
Sacred Cross at that point.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-19
wharton Barbecue Postponed.

Wharton, Texas. July 1s.-The arrange
ment committee for the Cane Belt barbe-
cue has concluded to postpone the barbe-
cue from the present date. 25th instant, to
some later time, as the continued and
heavy rains have rendered all picnic
sites useless for the present,
The Colorado raft meeting will also be
postponed. The Cane Belt is now near
the suburbs OF the town and work on the
depot building will begin at once.
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Navasota. Texas. July 1s.--An effort Is
being made to secure pardon for Dave
Kigor. the young white man who at the
present term of The district court was
awarded two years In the penitentla,y
on a charge OF horse theft. He is The
one who drove horse and buggy here
from Houston last spring and tried 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-19
LIano ON a Rise.

Llano. Texas. July l6.--The Llano river
Is on big rise. Already twelve feet Of
water is on. and reports from the west say
heavy rains on the head OF the river and
continent streams. A twenty foot rise is
scheduled TO reach here tonight.
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De witt County Republicans.

Cuero, Texas July 1s..-The republican
county convention was held acre last
night. They selected delegates 10 tho
congressional convention to he aei. hure
on the 2Sd, The delegation goes tim
structed
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NOTES.

Vice President Dickson OF the Dickson
car wheel works of Houston. is here on
business with the pententiary board.
Ed Sells of st. Louis is here to MAKE
the penitentiary board an offer for certain
lands in Cherokee county belonging TO
the penitentiary system. from which the
timber has been cut
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-19
SIXTEEN YEARS ron MURDER.
A Negro Killed "A Child in shootinH
nj Her Eafher. Z

Texarkana. Ark, July ls.--The case o.
the State OF Arkansas against the neg-o,
Tom Sanders. for murder was ended at
Prescott TODAY, the accused receiving six
teen years in the penitentiary East fall
Sanders had a difficulty with cotton
planter named Henry Wheeler on ne lat
tr's plantation near Garland CITY. In the
melee shots were exchanged. one from tn
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A Republican Ticket.

Fort Worth. Texas, July 1s.-w. Z.
Dryer, postmaster at BrsnhA.n ard one
of the most prominent Republicans u,
Texas. was here today aud said he be-
lieved the republicans would pu out a
complete ticket from governor down.
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Austin, Texas, July 1S.--News received
at storey headquarters this morning is to
the effect that Judge etorsy carried Har-
deman county Saturday and Houston coun.
! " Nesterday
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CRIMINAL COURT.

William Ritter was tried and acquitted
yesterday afternoon upon an indictmen.
charging him with running a slot ma
chine. The other slot machine cases were
taken up this morning and all OF he
parties indicted will be tried during this
term OF court
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wharton County Republicans.

Wharton, Texas. July 1.-THE chairman
of the republican precinct convention has
issued call for convention to meet
July 10 to appoint delegates 10 the coun
ty convention later on.
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New Bum ming at Jauren.

ri Pso, Texas, July i7.--A concession has
recently been received from the Mexican
government by citizens OF FL Paso and
Juarez for the construction of a new bull
fighting arena In Juarez. The bull ring
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John NJ. Green for Rerrescntative.

Cuero, Texas, July 1s.-,rhe De WIT
county delegation to the representative
convention at Goliad. composed of Judge
r. A. Peasants, Senator Davidson, John
II. Bailey, George J. Schlucler ana Joi u
NJ. Green, left this morning for that. point,
Mr. Green will be nominated without
opposition
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-19
sMAL1PoX AT MASON.

State Health Officer Blunt has gone to
Mason to investigate certain cases OF
smallpox reported from there.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY TAX ROLLS.

The tax rolls OF Washington county for
the current year were received by the
comptroller today. They show fetal as
sessment of s6,50l, $40. which is a decrease
0of $11S,S20 as compared with las: yeai
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sell same. II is reported that several
witnesses and members of jury have
signed petition for pardon.
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will have seating capacity of 5000, and
will cost $4,000. The life OF the frNnchise
Is ten years.