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OF the candidates for United States sena-
tor VIII be submitted to this primary.
TEXAS political porxrnns.


Alto. Texas. April l4,--The pcpulists OF this
pre,sinet adopted resolutions opposing fusion
WIN the democrats on National ticket
,iepurne. Texas. April is.--Hon NJ. H.
Sossett Is now campaigning Johnson county
!" the interest OF his candidacy for congress.
Angleton. Texas. April iA--Hon, X. u.
Murrell county attorney OF Brasoria county,
torney
Weatherford, Texas, April is.--The popu-
lists OF Parker county are TO meet here April
~ 10 select deleeates 70 tho congressional
convention TO be held here In May,
Waxahnchic. Texas. April 1.-THE Ellis
county populist convention met here and de-
clared against fusion: the Sioux Falls con-
veution was recognized as the legal one.
cieburne Texas. April 1.-THE executive
committee Of the Johnson county populists
adopted resolutions opposing fusion with the
democrats and indorsink the Cincinnati con-
Rockwail, Texas. April A.--Today is u gala
day In Rockwall. the town being covered
with f;zs and bunting In honor Of Hon. \,
W, Bailey. who smoke 20 an immense crowd
OF enthusiastic admirers from the north door
of the court house.
I.ockhnrt Texas. April is.--Mr. Lea Beatty
and Judge u, III Rogan, candidates for the
democratic nomination for representative OF
the Fittynrst district. have been making n
joint canvass of tho county during the past
week addressing the peonlo at night In tho
different sections OF the district.
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UNIVERSITY SUMMER SCHOOL.
session wiz Open June = and Close
July II.

Austin, Texas. April ii.'fhe summer
session OF the university was established
especially for the benefit OF teachers and
other persons who could not attend the
regular session, Teachers will find in tho
summer school opportunities TO Increase
their scholarship and TO become acQuaipt-
ed with the university methods OF instrue-
ton. Much OF the work will have refer
ence TO the proper teaching OF high school
studies, such as English, Latin, the mature
al sciences and the modern languages,
This idea. however, Is subsidiary TO the
belief that Texas teachers have grown
weary OF the colorless reviews of work
previously taken. The work is arranged
mainly with the view Of giving teachers
and others an opportunity OF making an
improvement In the grade of their schol-
orship. All OF the courses offered In the
summer school may be counted for uni
versity degrees.
The regents OF the university have
recognized the Importance Of this work
by making an annual appropriation to
partly defray the expenses of the summer
school, The laboratories, museums and the
library of the university, which contains
$4,000 volumes. viii be open 10 the
students,
Regular university courses will be Of
fered In the following subjects; Eemen-
tary chemistry, English, beginners
French, French for teachers aud advanced
students, beginners course IN German,
German for teachers aud advanced stu
dents, general history. history of Rome,
history OF Eastern nations, Latin, Virgil
and prose composition. library science,
mathematics, pedagogy, psychology. phi
losophy ethics. physics and physiology,
Besides these courses, instruction vii! be
offered in the following subjects required
for examination for first grade and per-
manent certificates Algebra, bookkeep-
Ing. chemistry, geometry plain and solid;
general history. history OF education. liter-
ature, English and American physics
psychology, trigonometry.
The State superintendent OF public In
struction, Hon, j. S. Kendall has author
tied the university summer normal to con-
session for the benefit OF teachers dcsIr-
ing to obtain first grade permanent or per-
manent primary certificates. Persons
holding first grade or second grade oer
tifcates may raise the grade OF their GER
tifcate by passing satisfactory examina
tons. or they may take on the additional
subjects required for such certificates, or
they may take the entire number OF sun
jects prescribed by law. The permanent
primary certificate was established by the
last Legislature. TO obtain II candidate
must make a general average of at least
So per cent on English and American liter
ature, history of education, and psycholo-
gy applied TO teaching Each applicant
must hold a four-years second grade GER
tificae
The school will open June and close
July 81, 1900.
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WHARTON SEEMS SAFE.
A Slight Fall Is Noticeable 10 the River
and All Are Glad.
BAY CITY IS SAFE 50 FAR UP TO DATE
Crops May Have TO Re Repianted, hut
inundaticn VIII More Than Half
Repay for the Trouble.

Wharton, Texas April ib.--Yesterday at
noon close observers noted slight fall
IN the river at this point. and the joyous
news soon spread over the town. The
receding OF the waters is so gradual that
only fall OF eighteen inches has taken
place In the last twenty-tour hours Caney
crsek, which rivals the river in size. is at
stand still. and is now the grand attrac-
ton OF the citizens OF Wharton, About
twenty rcgattas and several san boats are
constantly plying on its waters, which
are miles in extent and afford q source
of novel enjoyment.
Faster services were celebrated at the
Methodist church, and tomorrow the town
will settle down TO the regular routine
of business. In the opinion OF old lnhabi-
tants here the sugar cane fields now under
water Will be little damaged. Very little
Gotten has been planted as yet. OF COURSE
the truck farms viii have plenty OF time
70 mature. Very little stock was lost. az
the people of this county took heed of thu
threatening situation, and warned nv the
misfortune last year OF her sister coun-
Ties. removed them TO places OF safety In
time,
Chief Engineer Jones. VINO came In yes
terday from where the work OF grading
the track of the Caney Valley road, tells
The Post correspondent that neither the
Colorado nor Caney have done any dam
age, nor hindered In any way the work OF
the force employed on the road The wat.
ers have only spread about four miles
from Wharton on the eastern side. The
waters OF Caney were there stopped by
drift. debris and trees, which have ac-
cumulated on former rises, acting as a
dam TO protect the country.
They have now finished twenty miles Of
grading, and will complete the work In
about sixty days
Great uneasiness was felt here. anent
the condition OF Bay CITY, as the great
raft In the Colorado is In such close prox-
unity to that place, forming constant
menace, but today all fear Is dispelied by
phone message. saying all Is WE'LL aud
the rise there Is only 4 few feet higher
than that OF last June, Thus the rise In
the Colorado Of April 1900, in the annals
OF Wharton's history will crown the end
of the century with its third and greatest
rise--1S49, 1869 and 1900.
Many claim that the overflow will. like
the foundations of the Nile be a source
of great blessing enrlchlng the soil and
filling up lew places with deposits OF rich
soil, increasing and revivifylng the
properties most necessary for agricultural
purposes. II the river continues to fall
planting viii begin In about ten days, aud
though a littlo late with her crops. Wharf
ton county will still hold her place as the
banner county OF the coast
Caney creek may continue for several
weeks IN Its enlarged form. and every one
is watching with great Interest tho reve-
lations which few days will reveal. The
day is gloomy. ana cloudy skies seem To
promise April showers.
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FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
beaty or Grayson Is ncvcfopin
Much Strength

Beatty of Grayson Is Developing
Much Strength.
Dallas Texas. April 15.-Dallas lawyers
are alarmed at the fight being made on
Justice John Bookhout OF the court OF
civil appeals by r. l.. Beatty of Sherman.
When Governor Sayers appointed Judge
Howard Templeton to the appellate bench
II was thought Judge Bookhout would have
no opponent. Deaty's strength is proving
alarming.
The question is being asked rather gen.
orally how II is that all the members of
the Dallas court OF civil appeals have to
be elected at the ensuing November cleo
zion. A reporter made inquiry of Clerk
George Blair yesterday on this point and
was informed uat Chief Justice Arson
Rainey's position would be vacant at the
November election, because he has been
appointed to the vacancy occasioned by
the resignation of Chief Justice Finley and
the gentleman elected would be to fill.he
unexpired term. four years. as Chief Jus
tice Finley was elected for the full six
years term in November, 1885, the gov
ernors appointment being only until the
next general election. Judge Bookhout's
term would expire next November and the
gentleman elected to fill his place would
be for the full term of six years, and the
vacancy on the bench filled by the ap-
polntment of Judge Howard Templeton
also expiring by constitutional operation
next November, would be filled by the
gentleman elected, but for only two years,
as the law requires that at the first cleo
ton the terms are for two, four and six
years; that one Judge must be elected at
every general election. and in case of
vacancy occasioned by death or resigna-
ton, said vacancy is filled by appointment
unly until the next general election, and
the election then being only for the unex-
pired term of the judge who died or re-
signed
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Candidates Mt antto.

Hutto. Texas. April 4.-Hon. Cooper
SAMSON present representative, and
Judge W. F. Robertson Of Georgetown,
both candidates for the legislature were
here last night in joint debate. which
was good natured. Quite number OF
county candidates were here among them
Hon. Robert Penn Of Taylor. who is
without opposition in the race for county
judge.
County Chairman (Dem.) Fans of Tay-
lor is here today The democratic
primaries are set for May ~.
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BAsTRoP COUNTY PRIMARIES.
The Proceedings of the EIgin Pre-.
cinct Convention.

cinct Convention.
Elgin. Texas, April 15.--At meeting OF
the democratic primary held in precinct
No. . at Elgin. Texas. yesterday in pur-
suance of call of chairman, the follow
ing proceedings were had: The meeting
was called to order by Max Hirsch. chair
man, who explained the object of the
meeting. The next order of business was
the election OF eleven delegates to the
county convention, which will be held
April ~ at Bastrop. The delegates 90
uninstructed as to any one, but 10 vote as
unit. Meeting adjourned.
The following resolution was adopted
as offered by Max Hirsch
Resolved, That we. the citizens of pre-
cinct No. 0, in convention assembled, do
hereby indorse the successful administra-
ton of our State government, and we
congratulate ourselves on having at its
head that capable and honorable states-
man and patriotic soldier. the Hon Joseph
d. Sayers.
From all indications it is quite sure
that this county will 20 for bailey for
United States senator.
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KNIGHTS or pyrnrAs MEETING.
Grand Chancellor Says IL VIII lie n
Austin, Despite the Flood.

Georgetown, Texas. April 1a.-Grand
Chancellor Il, A. Strickland of this city
is In receipt OF numerous letters from
over the State, making inquiries as to
the approaching session of the Knights Of
Pythias to be held next week Mr.. strlck-
land authorizes the statement that he has
communicated with the committee on ar
engagements, and that despite foods and
high waters, the session will be held In
Austin on April II 20 10 as previously ar
ranged. The committee assures him that
ample provision will be made for enter
tanning the gEand lodge. Mr.. StricklaDd
has been notified positively that Supreme
Chancellor Thomas G. Sample Will be pres
emit at the Austin session.
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POLK COUNTY COMMITTEE
Has Ordered IA Convention to Select
DcleHutes.

Livingston, Texas, April 1.-THE demo-
cratic county chairman of this county
has issued a call for the county conven-
ton Friday, May 4, and the precinct con-
ventions are being called for Thursday.
April "a
The county convention will likely or
der a primary election for the nomna-
ton OF candidates for county officers
and fix the time for the. holding of such
election.
No action has been taken as to the
senatorial contest The people are d.
vided on that question, both candidates
(Chllton and Bailey having some warm
supporters in the county. While the
selection Of a representative is conceded
to Polk for the next term, San Jacinto
having enjoyed that privilege during the
last two terms. no one has announced
for that position and no one has been
selecped or suggested by the voters OF
the county so far as The Post correspond
ent Is advised.
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FISHING SEASON pEeuN.
The Boats Made Large Haul TO
Begin Win.


Port Arthur, Texas, April i5.-The American
FISHERIES companys plant at this place has
commenced tho seasons fishing and went out
Friday for the first Fine.
The sea was pretty rough but the boats
succeeded in getting 800 barrels at one setting
Of the net The oompony's plant nos beeh
much enlarged since last season; there mas
been added two large boats. making the meet
four In number. This company has other
large plants Ia the rsrth but old men at The
business say the oil hsh Of the gulf beat"
them all.
Captain CID Hawkins, who snperlnIended
the building OF the plant here, has been trans
ferred 10 one OF the plants IN the North and
Leaves for Long Island, New YORK, on me
18th Instant Captain Hawkins has done much
good work Tor the company and every ono
hates to see him leave
Captain John Lewis, who takes his place
as superintendent, is already here and Will
assume his new duty as soon as Captain
Hawkins leaves.
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CALDWELL COUNTY MATTERS.
Former Leading Popniists WiII Re-
Join the Democracy.

Lockhart, Texas, April 14,-Mr. j. NJ
Horper, chairman of the county ex-
ecutive committee of the populist party
for Caldwell county. has issued his call
for a mass meeting of the populists to
meet at Lockhart Saturday. May 4. for
the purpose OF selecting delegates u the
Fort Worth State convention. and for
other purposes.
Several of the leading populists have
declared their intention to so into the
approaching democratic primary, and
voting the ticket there selected from top
to bottom.
The executive committee Of the demo-
cratic party OF the county had meet
ing at Lockhart. a few days since and
adopted resolution against the custom
of herding negroes aud irresponsible
Mexicans into the primary, and also de-
termined that the names OF State officials
should be left OFF Of the primary ticket
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300 400 INSTRUMENTATION
The Shark of the Universe VIII re
at Ornage.

Orange, Texas. April 15.--The local
members OF the Hoo-Hoo fraternity are
preparing 10 make the concentration to be
held here on the 18th Of May the most
eyentful occasion OF the kind ever held
in Texas. Captain George Locke of Lake
Charles. shark of the universe, is OK
pected to be present, as ls also w f. Me-
Clure OF Galveston, vice gerent shark for
Texas. and host OF other enthusiastic
Hoo-Hoos from Houston. Galveston, Beau
mont, Lake Charles and other cities The
local committees are now receiving appli-
cations and will have quite a number OF
victims on whom TO operate on that night
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night for the purpose OF discussing
methods of best pursuit for the furthment
OF Mr.. Bailey's candidacy for United
States senator.
w. A. Dallas was elected permanent
chairman and NJ. Il. Guynn permanent
secretary. Efforts will be made to get
Mr.. Bailey to make one speech in Eagle
Lake In the near future. The meeting
adjourned to meet at the call ot the chair
man
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The Brazos at BrooEshire.

Brookshire. Texas, April 1.-THE Brazos
was still rising UP to an early hour this
morning, A great deal OF the lowlands
are submerged, but from best reports OBJ
talnable there yet remains three feet OF
bank before the entire bottom will be
covered The present rise evidently cana
from the Red Fork, the river being very
red Slight showers nave fallen during
the day. and conditions threatening.
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piclspocket. at Au,tin.

Austin, Texas, April 15.--while en- rout-
to Austin. A. W. Goldman of Houston.
a drummer, had his pocket picked OF ss25
in currency and Miss Malone, another
passenger. lost $50 in cash and SIS check
Three boys were arrested and taken from
the train and are now In jail here. A
portion Of the money was recovered.
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work to negln On Mig Dam.

Palestine. Texas. April 1.-THE direct
ors and stockholders of the Blkhart Min
eral Wells and Improvement company met
last night in the office OF p. II. Hughes a.
Co. II was decided by the company to he
gin work at once on the big dam at Elk
hart, and to have the hotel completed as
soon as possible.
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v1cronIA COUNTY COMMITTEE.
Primaries Set for May rs and Con-
vention for &3th.

vention for &3th.
Victoria Texas, April 15.-The demo-
cratic executive committee OF Victoria
county met yesterday and decided upon
May IS as the date for the primaries, and
May 20 as the date for the county conyen-
ton. and fixed the basis of representation
as one vote for each thirty votes or major
fraction thereof cast for Ssyers in lsss
The following test was agreed upon' =
promise upon upon my honor to vote Tor
no one who is not the nominee Of me
democratic party at the election to be heia
on November 6. 1900.
The county chairman. Hon. ]. d. jamie
son. was empowered 10 fill fhe places
OF any members OF the committee not IN
harmony with the party.
No action was taken TO provide for sun
hitting the names OF the candidates Tor
United States senator TO the primaries.
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The Nueces l. railing.

Corpus Christi. Texas April ia tele-
phone message received here this evening
from Neucestown states that the Nueees
river, which has been on the rampage
for several days and which had sub
merged the country along It's banks, was
falling rapidly. The rise was due to tho
heavy rainfalls in the interior this week
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CAMP COUNTY FOR CuIIroN

Pittsburg, Texas, April 14.-camp county
has instructed for Chiffon for United
states senator by good sized majority,
and Tor Beatty for justice OF the Fifth
court OF civil appeals; Sheppard for con-
gress had no opposition. and State officers
were not voted for.
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rosToprIon RoBnED.
Train wrecIsers Believed to Hav.
nNna the Work.

Done the Work.
Texarkana, Texas. April 14,--lThe post
office at Buckner, Ark, about forty miles
north OF this place, was entered last night
by robbers and looted. The safe was
blown open and $50 in currency extracted.
Tho intruders rlied the drawers OF tina
postmasters desk and secured ISL. From
evidence at hand 1t has been ascertained
that the robbers are OF the same gang
that wrecked the train on the Cotton
Belt railroad near Bearden, Ark. on
last Monday. one OF the wreckers having
confessed to tho intention of the gang
after he was arrested.
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A CHIFFON coNrERrNnr

Dallas, Texas, April ia conference
of Chiffon managers is being held at Tyler.
1t is understood, but the result can not
be obtained here
Tyler Texas, April 15.--Dsllas is Chiffon
headquarters. So far as known no eou-
ference here.
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HUNT COUNTY RETURNS

Greenville. Texas, April i5,-Twentys
eight boxes out of thirty eight show the
following result: Bailey s47s. Chiffon 23ls:
congress. De Graffenreid $40, Splnks 500
court OF civil appeals, Bookhout 3fbN.
Beatty 267s. This count Includes all thu
large boxes.
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M'DADE PRECINCT.

McDade, Texas, April 1.-THE demo-
cratic primary today Endorsed the present
State administration and elected delegates
to county convention instructed for j. w.
Mcbride for the United States senate, j..
p Fowler for State senate aud S. J.
Isaaoks for representative.
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Icon County l,rimaries.

Jewett, Texas. April l5,--Precinct cou-
ventions will be held in Leon county on
May 81 for the purpose OF selecting dele
gates to the county convention TO con-
vene May 2s. This county convention will
send delegates to the congressional and
judiciary conventions.
The primary election for Stair and coun-
tn officers will he held July-z Tho names
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THOMAS J. POWELL, FORT WORTH.

April 15Thomas in
He n
in the
William from
to
H. lwaele
in
practice and MAYOR in
April,
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democratic judicial convention OF the
First supreme judicial district of Texas
to convene in Houston at ~ m, on Thurs
day July 49, next, to nominate two
members Of the court OF civil appeals,
and requests that county democratic chair
men of said district see that delegates are
appointed for this convention by the sew
eral county conventions.
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COMPTROLLER AND COMMISSIONERS
II Is Said that Finley and storey
Have a Hacd Fight.

Have "a Hacd Fight.
Dallas. Texas. April t5.-After learning
the results in the senatorial contest. Dial.
las democrats paid much attention to the
comptroler's race ana the fight for rail-
road commissioner Dallasites figure that
Comptroller Finley has the fight of his
life to beat Colonel r. NJ. Love. and that
Judge Storey is fast losing ground agains.
the assaults OF the Curtis men.
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POTTER FOX BAILEY.

N 'eaas, April 1.-THE democ-
L''sr county met here in conven-
y B. Vivian was chairman
\ h s,i secretary. The follow
|n,,n. sale and district candidates
SSSusiy indorsed. Joe Bailey.
for aes senator; Sayers and
Vt governor and lieutenant
4rs,e. Tom Smith. for
| n n; =, W. Robbins, for state
kuos y, y. FINLEY, for controller;
! Tor c ~. land commissioner: i.
5nmons 'st OF criminal appeals;
D. n M nor congress. Thirteenth
|.sil aiiace, for justice Of the
|sml,1p peais. Second district.
esscn, .as elected chairman Of
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The nra1o. nj nicbmond.

Richmond, Texas, April l5.--The river
continues 10 rise at this point. It rose
about twelve inches last night and lie
slowl" rising today. 1t is being watched
very closely.
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s '0sDnN FOR BAILEY.

4 ~ Texas. April l5.-Borden
4 !, 's. asnocratlc convention yes
ksss . .va for the present
Pa ths p. Finley and Rogan.
KsvslI. county for comptroller
ior lar s OF Borden county was
Mia 41 commissioner though
!. H. Stephens for con-
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q n. - Ty q R Z "a.
Bears tho nlhe Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature q NxNZSzZ<
Mr. Cooner,s Conditfon.

Beaumont. Texas. April 4.--congress-
man cooper's condition took decided,
turn for the worse today and he Is perhaps
more seriously Ill than he has been since
his return home.
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gross, Daley for senator Miller for rep
resentative. first choice. and Hawkins sec,
ond choice.
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If THE BABY IS currINo rrrra

If THE BABY is CUTTING TEETH
be sure and use that old and well tried
remedy, Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup.
for children teething II sootbes the child.
softens the gums. allays all pain. cures
klAsx1unA-