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The age-herald., 1900-08-12
N w: DECATUR
Enthusiastic Bryan and Stevenson and
 Richardson Club

New Decatur, August 11.-(Special.)- )-A number of leading Democrats met at the city hall last night and organized a Bryan, Stevenson and Richardson club with about fifty charter members.
 Hon. Sam Blackwell was elected presi- dent; s. A. Lynn, secretary, and M. O.. Burch, treasurer
 The meeting was very enthusiastic one.
 The following telegram was sent to MT. Bryan:
 Hon. William Jennings Bryan, Lincoln,
 Neb.:
 Dear Sir:-An enthusiastic and rousing Bryan, Stevenson and Richardson club was organized here tonight It proposes to in stitute in Alabama vigorous campaign in your behalf, trusting that it's efforts may be crowned with the laurels of well de- served victory and that you may be tri- umphantly elected to and inaugurated into the Presidential chair.
 We are most sincerely yours, BRYAN, STEVENSON AND RICHARD
 SON CLUB OF NEW DECATUR.
 In addition to this, the president was instructed to inform Bryan, Stevenson and Richardson by letter of the organiza tion of the club.
 Housing speeches were made by the pres- ident and w. B. Skeggs and Hons. James s. Perie, James s. Fowler, Claud F. Drake A. J. Wilder and B. F. Holmes.
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COLEMAN WARD
 WAS DEFEATED Angler, the Atlanta Lad, Won the Tennis Championship in a
 Beautiful Game.

Atlanta, Ga, August n.-Clarence V. Angler, Jr., of Atlanta, won the cham pionship in tennis of the Southeastern States and of Georgia and the Agelesto trophy in challenge match today against T. Coleman Ward of Birmingham, who formerly held these honors.
 The match was marked for its brilliant plays throughout The score was 10-S; 6-3; 5-7; 6-3. Two hours and forty-five minutes was required for the contest. This prac- tically closes the Southeastern States Ten his Tournament The championship in doubles will be played next Monday by Angler and Williams of Atlanta and Brown and Ward of Birmingham.
 MT. Angler will enter the tournament at Newport next week for the national cham pionship.
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SCOTTSBORO
Much Work Being Done on the Streets
 Other News

Scottsboro, August u.-(Special)-T contract has been let to John Francisco to put a large quantity of gravel on the streets of Scottsboro. Mayor Snodgrass as- sisted by some of the citizens has had large amount of work done on the city streets.
 Married at the home of the bride, Miss Matte Crawford at Manards Cove, MT. w. U. Proctor and Miss M Crawford, Esquire Matthews officiating.
 Mrs. E. c. Watson died on Monday morn- ing after a long illness She leaves an aged mother husband, brothers, sisters and children to mourn her loss The funeral was conducted at the cemetery near Sec ton by Rev MT. Philips.
 H. R. Godfrey of Fort Payne was here Thursday preparing to put in long dis tance telephone system that will connect this place direct with Fort Payne, Collins vile, Albertville, Chattanooga and many other towns in this section. The long dis tance line Is now built within twelve miles of here on Sand Mountain and will be brought to this place at once crossing the Tennessee river by cable. Godfrey will also establish local telephone exchange here as a sufficient number have subscribed to it.
The age-herald., 1900-08-12
MINEOLA WON
Great Forty Mile Race of Schooners
 and Sloops

Newport. R. l., August 11.-Todays forty mile race of ten schooners and fourteen sloops from Vineyard Haven to this place was the fifth and last of this years squadron round of the New York Yacht Club. August Belmonts Mineola won again in the 70-foot class. This makes her the winner of the club prize, also of for mer Commodore Browns special cup for having won the run from Vineyard Haven to Newport, and J. H. F. Lippitt's cup for having won the greatest number of squad ron runs in the class. She won three out of five. The Rainbow and Virginia have each won race. Second prizes have been won by the Rainbow, the Mineola and the Yankee The Commodore's cup for sloops went to the Syce, and the cup for schooners to the QuiZetta. The cup offered by Vice Commodore August Belmont for the schooner winning the greastest number of runs all sailing one class, has also been won by her. Rear Commodore c. l.. E. Robinson, who owns the imported cutter Hester offered a cup for soops on six terms. His own boat won the trophy.
 The other club prizes for schooners go to the Corona, Constellation, Hildegarde lndra, Wayword, Kateyna, Gevalia and Mayflower.
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Quiet at McKinley's Home

Canton, O., August 11-Today was un- usually quiet at the Mckinley home so far as the public was concerned. In the pri- vate rooms, however, where official busi- ness is transacted there was as much ac- tivity as ever. The only visitor prominent in politics was Colonel Mayron T. Herrick of Cleveland, member of the Republican National Committed He arrived this aft ernoon, accompanied by Mrs. Herrick. They will remain until Monday, guests at the Mckinley home.
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ROOSEVELT'S TOUR
He Will Break All Records in Annals
 of Campaigning

Chicago, August 11.-According to Perry s. Heath of the Republican National Com mittee, who returned to Chicago today, after a conference in the East with Sena- tor Hanna, Governor Roosevelt will break alb records in the annals of Presidential car1paigning. From Labor Day, when Governor Roosevelt will make his first big speech of the campaign in Chicago, until the end of September Governor Roosevelt will spend his time west of the Mississippi river. All of the month of October will be occupied in hard campaigning in the States of Indiana, Illinois and Iowa, with the exception of a few days in West Vr- ginia, which the Republican managers express strong hopes of carrying Two or three days at the end of October will be spent in New York and that small period of time will be all the East will see of Roosevelt during the campaign.
The age-herald., 1900-08-12
POSTPONED
Chairman Jones Wants Meeting O.
 Democratic Clubs Put Off

New York, August n.-William R. Hearst President of the National Association of Democratic Clubs has received telegram from Senator J. K. Jones, chairman of the National Democratic Committee, favoring the postponement of the association's con- vention until October g. The telegram is as follows:
 q favor a postponement of the conven- tion until October for the reason that the Democratic clubs are rapidly being formed all over the country and I think it we'll to allow time for all to be represented at the convention.
 'I believe 1t will be an extremely interest ing meeting. A gathering of all the repre- sentatives of the clubs will attract the att tention of the entire country and serve to stimulate acion In our ranks.
 T look for great results from this meeting and I believe that 1t will be immensely in- fuential in the cause of good government
The age-herald., 1900-08-12

MILLIONS OF WOMEN USE CuT1cURA SOAP exclusively for preserving purifying and beautying the skin, for cleansing the scalp of cruss scas and dandru and the stopping of falling hair, for sofenng whitening, and healing red rough and hands, in the form of baths for annoying rritatons inammatons and chafings or too free offensive precipitation in the form of washes, for ucerave weaknesses and for sanatve antsptc purposes which readily suggest themselves to women, and especially mothers and for all the purposes of the toiet bath and nursery. No amount of persuasion can induce those who have used it to any oher especially for preserving and purifying the skin, scalp and hair of infants and children CUTcURA SOAP combines delicate emoient properties derived from CUmcURA, the great skin cure with the purest of cleansing ingredients and the most refreshing of flower odors No other medicated or toilet soap compounded is to be compared with it for preserving purifying and beautfyng the skn scap ha and hands, No other foreign domestic toilet soap however expensive to be compared with it for all the purposes of the toiet bath and nursery Thus it com pines in ONE SOAP at ONE PRICE, vz TWENTY FIVE CENTS, the skin and complexion soap the BEST toilet and BEST baby soap in the world.
 EVERY HYMon
 cl cool and tho nS blood bumors with loss of Sa Pp Boston, Aha Skn scp and ree
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BASEBALL.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
HawIey in Great Form

Cincinnati, August 11.-Hawley was in great form today and shut out the locals. Four singles, a double and triple in the first ts % innings netted New York but one run, yet that was sufficient to win the game. Score: RH.E Cincinnati. .. . O 0 0 0 0 co 3 1 New York. .. .. :. 70 0 0 0 0 0-1 0
 Batteries: Hahn and Kehoe; Hawley and Grady.
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Another Fast Record

Chicago, August 11.-Before a small crowd this afternoon at the Washington Park race track Cresceus demonstrated his claim to the title of the fastest trotting stallion in the country by beating Tommy Britton in sraigh heats A slight rain made the track lightning fast and in the first heat the local record was broken, Cresceus reeling off the mile in 2:06h. The next heat was a second slower.
 The 2S trot was won In straight heats by pr. Middlemay. c. K. G. Billings trotted his wonderful little mare, Lucille, to wagon and lowered her record of 2:09%, making the distance in 2:09A, the fastest amateur record being 209k. The mare was paced by runner driven by George West and was loudly cheered for her perform ance. Summary:
 2:25 trot purse, $1,OOO-Mr. Midd1emay won. Best time, 2:16%. Red s1kse, Flash Lightning, Cleora, Annie Trevalian, Indiana Girl started.
 Match race purse s1 s1,OOO-Cresceus, won: Tommy Britton, second. Best Hzae, 2:06h.
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Boston Clearly Outpiayed

Pittsburg, August 11.-Pittsburg out played Boston at every point. The features were a double play by Richie unassisted and two sensational catches by Beaumont in center. Score: RH.E. Pittsburg.. ..1 U U ~ Boston. .. . =. ....O 0000 0-1
 Batteries: Chesbro and O'Connor; Lewis and Clarke.
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Try a Texie for a good smoke
Norton, The Cutter.

1000 DOZEN PANTS At auction Monday at 10 a. m. 60 days time gwen, with ap. proved security. on all bills over $lOO. Manufacturers clearance sale.
 PARKER AUCTION co,
 2OO5 Second Ave.
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Stnck Jnurnal Sold

Lexington, Ky, August 1.-The Ken lucky Stock Farm, one of the most noted stock journals in the South, was sold to- day by Desha Breckinridge to Frank F. Kenny of Lexington and Charles L.. Morsch of Louisville.
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Application will be made to the Governor flor the pardon of George Hawkins (Col),
 convicted for assault to murder May 3,
 1896, and sentenced to 10 years imprison- ment. 7-2S-4t-sun
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pornblaser Nonlinated for Congress

Houston, Tex, August 1.-The middle of the road Populists of the Sixth district today nominated o. F. Dornblaser of Hill County for Congress.
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All Quarantines Removed

Tampa, Fla, August 11.-Dr. Porter to- night officially removed all quarantines against yellow fever, and declares that no suspicious cases were disclosed by the house to house inspection.
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Gregory Nominated

Louisville, Ky, August 11.-Fon. P. J. Gregory as this afternoon nominated as the Democratic candidate from the Fifth douisville) district for Congress.
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Wanted-Experienced makers for the Mill linery Department. Also experienced hand for the Dressmaking Department Apply to Ferd Marx.
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ncMnEDNV1c Book Store for school
 DE WbEhHI , desks. etc, 00''o'
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Brooklyn Badly Beaten

St. Louis, August 11.-Hughey had Brook lyn completely at his mercy today. St.
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"Better live well than live long," You may experience both if you take Hoods Sarsaparilla. .l
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At Indianapolis, second game: Cleveland, G; Indianapolis, 1.
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Louis had it all her own way. Score:
 RHE. St Lous.... .. .. Il 1 1 3 0 O. IA Brooklyn. .. .. .. 70 0 000 0-1 Batteries-Hughey and Robinson; Howell, Kennedy and Mcclure.
 Chicago shut Out Chicago, August 11.-Donahue's pitching was entirely too gilt-edged for the Chica- goans today and they were shut out Score: RHE. Chicago. .. .. .. 70 O 70 0 000-0 5 Philadelphia. ... ...1 000100 000-2 Batteries Taylor and Donahue; Donahue and Murphy
 ].
 AMERICAN LEAGUE At Minneapolis: Chicago, 5; Minneapolist 1.
 At Detroit: Detroit 2; Buffalo, 1. ' At Indianapolis: Cleveland, 4; Indianapo- lis, ?.
 At Indianapolis, second game: Cleveland, 6; Indianapolis 4.
 "Better live well than live long," You may experience both if you take Hoods Sarsaparilla. ..
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Fru- Miz at Norton's.
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At Indianapolis: Cleveland, A. Indianapo- lis
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Chicago Shut Out
AMERICAN LEAGUE
At Detroit: Detroit, 2; Buffalo, 1.

At Minneapolis: Chicago. 5; Minneapolis 1.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-20
pEEGEE REORGANIZATION.

Representatives of the Committee IN
Galveston to Represent Company.
Galveston, Texas, February 19.--Frank
Hageman and S. W. Moor, representing
the reorganization committee OF the Kan
sas City, Pittsburg and Gulf railroad, ara
in the city to look after the interests OF
the road before Judge Bryant, who has
jurisdiction as ancillary receiver OF the
road in Texas.
The main receivers we're appointed b.
Judge Thayer Of ST. Louis and each STATE
through which the road runs is under tho
jurisdiction OF the United States Judge OF
the district through which the road
passes.
Mr. Moor said that their trip here was
simply L, conform with certain legal
methods IN getting the affairs Of the road
in such condition as to remove all OBJ
stsoles that might exist that would throw
a cloud on its coming sale
He said that Judge Thayer had on Fen
ruary signed decree ordering the road
sold on March 10. and that Judge parde
Of the Louisiana district had on last sat
urday concurred with Judge Thayer anc
had issued a similar order for the sale OF
that portion Of the road which runs
through Louisiana. The Texas portion, 50
MIR. Moor declares, will not be sold by the
receivers, but the reorganization com nit
tee will absorb and operate the Texas line
under the same charter that was granted
the builders OF the road. or, in Other
words the standing of the Texas line will
revert 10 where 1t was prior 10 the time
the receivers were appointed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-20
MRS. MAGGIE WILKINSON SHOT
-FOUR SHOTS WERE FIRED TWO
TAKING EFFECT,
Thought the wounds VIII Not Prov
Fatal--George Wilkinson IL
Under Arrest.

Mrs Maggie Wilkinson was shot about
$50 o'clock last night at I'll Texas ave-
nue.. Four shots were fred, two OF tnem
taking effect. one in the back and the
other in the hip. While the wound in the
back is dangerous one It is thought
that it will not cause death. The other
wound IS slight.
Mrs. Wilkinson made the following
statement TO Post reporter shor ly alter
the shooting George Wilkinson, my
husband, shot me. He ited at me four
times, but ouly two Of the bullets struck
me He came to the trout door ami asked
for me few minutes before the shooting.
He then came in my room and asked me
to get him a bottle Of whisky ! seat out
for the whisky, and before the boy re-
turned with 1t he arose from his chair,
said here goes and commenced shooting.
ran out Of the room as quickly as |
could"
Wilkinson left the house after the
shooting, but returned in few minutes
and was arrested by officers Kessler and
Smith.
Wilkinson is a switchman and his home
Is in Galveston. Ii is stated that be and
his wife have not been living together for
some time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-20
STOLEN GOODS RECOVERED.
Freight Cars Have Been Piifercd nj
NnNasOfn.

NnNasOtn.
Navasota. Texas, February 19.---lTor
several weeks past the two railway conf
panies here have suffered smartiy under
the infection of rather heavy losses by
operations Of thieves of more than passing
boldness. Both the depots have been rob-
bed. and cars standing on the tracks OF
both have been pilfered. and the trains
of the Central have been looted as they
stood in the yards while the crews looked
shal ply TO usual duties.
While switching last night Central
train left a string Of cars on the long
siding close to- the orumbllng walls OF the
old Camp rock house on south side. A
colored man employed on one Of the sec-
tons happened by and discovered thieves
robbing a car. He lost no time in iu-
forming the Central night operator. MI
Dixon in turn got Night Waterman Black.
MIR. Black, Jack Kennard and a colcre1
man went to the place the train had stood
and been relieved of ssYSral hundred-
weight. They observed operations and
there were four men at work. They set
watch and sent for Deputy Sheriff ].
H. Scott, Constable Forester and Agent
Clarke. and then they located the fence
In Camp Town. near the railroad. The
light and then raided. Caught a woman,
threatened 10 jug her, and she squealed,
They found stolen property in the yard,
in the house and under the house; on the
beds, under the bed behind the bed and
in the mattresses full of stuff. In
fact the house was a wareroom
Two or three wag1nloads OF stuff were
brought to the Central depot early this
morning 1t consisted Of goods, both use
full and ornamental, on an elaborate scale.
There were sixty-four shoulders of bacon,
six cases and several tubs Of butter, three
cases OF eggs. two boxes OF Winchester
cartridges. half a dozen alarm clocks, bar
rels of pickles, cadd!es of tobacco, bunch of
axes. cases OF whiakey, sacks OF corn,
flour and meal. barrel Of sugar. a collcG-
ton of hats and shoes and ether articles
too numerous to be enumerated The
value of the goods is said TO range close
to thousand dollars Three men have
been arrested.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-20
ArKl,soN.sroNER
A Very Pretty Home Wedding Yes
terhnN AftcrMOon.

terdny Afternoon.
a very pretty home wedding occurred
yesterday afternoon at 6 o'clock AZ the
residence Of Mrs. W s Wall, on Rusk
avenue. corner Of Austin street. when Rev.
W H Leavell pronounced in eloquent
phrases, the words that made Mr.. John
Jospeh Atkinson and Miss Feunie Belle
Stoner man and wife II was quiet al
fair, with only few Of he more Intimate
friends of the contracting parties present.
The house Was prettily decorated for the
occasion. and after the ceremony some
light Refreshments were Tcryed durlus
which congratulations were showerod upou
the happy copule,
Tho groom. Mr. J. J. Atkinson. is chief
clerk 10 thu freight claim department oi
the Southern Pacific, and the bride,
viyacious and attractive young lady. is the
daughter of Mr.. j. II. Sloper Of Calves
ton She was attired in a neat fitting IAN
travelling dress preparatory 10 starting i'm
medlatsly on their bridal trip.
Among those present was Mr.. Richard
Atkinson. formerly OF Houston, now o
Wsxahache occupying the position OF gen
eral freight and passenger agent for tbs
Central Texas and Northwestern ans
Fort Worth and New Orleans Rsilws!
companies.
Mr. j. II. stoner OF Galveston, father o
the bride WAS also present.
Soon after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs
Atkinson left by the Southern Pacific IN
New Orleans. where they Will spend thsi
honeymoon taking in the Mardi Gras car
niysl They expect TO return IN about teI
DAYS and Will be S.h Mrs. Travis. corne
OF san Jaciuto and Walker. where thel
will be glad to see their friends. Their
| were no cards.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-20
Notes nnd Pcrsonni..

Wallace o'Leary OF the general passen.
ser office of the Southern Pacific. is quite
sick
J. l.. West assistant general freight
agent Of the Katy. was in san Antonio
yesterday.
Robert Eugene George. travelling pas &.
senger agent OF the Central. was in the
city yesterday.
Colonel Jim Wilson, live stock agent OF
the Alton, was in the city yesterday, a
guest Of the Lawlor.
The Evil Eye company will go to CAL
weston this morning via the Galveston,
Houston and Henderson.
Charles II. Koenig. statisticiau OF the
Office of Passenger Traffic Manager Morse
has returned from visit TO New Orleans
W. +. Mcclure. general passenger and
freight agent OF the Galveston, Houston
and Henderson, was in the city yesterday
a. c. Newsonl. district passenger agent
Of the Sunset route at Waco. was in the
city yesterday. He was a guest OF the
Lawlor.
The associates Of j. J. Atkinson, chief
clerk In the freight claim department Of
the Central, extended their congratulations
on his happy marriage iast night,
S. o. Scott OF Collin county. promi
utut plautcT Oh tuul pdIt VI tue otutei
passed through Houston yesterday with
mules and men. which he will put at work
on the Texas and New Orleans extension
from Rockland
A. r. Atkinson. general freight and pas
senger agent OF tho Fort Worth and New
Orleans and Central Texas and Northwest
ern railways, with headquarters IN WaXa-
hachie. was in the city yesterday TO at
tend the wedding OF his brother. ]. ]. At
kinson.
The Houston and Texas Central has ans
nounced rates on the distance plan 10
Waco, with maximum Of IS for the round
trip, on account OF the State republican
convention. The selling dates are March
and 3. and for trains arriving at Waco
March 6.
Mr. a. c. Roussell. private secretary to
Chief Clerks HELEN and Lawrence OF the
Sunset and Central routes. LEFT last night
for Patterson. La. in charge of the re-
mains OF his brother-in-l law. + a Laret
who died at St. Josephs inhrmary yes
terdey.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-20
SURVEY BEING MADE.
The Road Through Washington
County Almost Assured.

Brennan, Texas, February l9,--Messrs,
y, P. Buchanan and L. u. Routt went 10
Whitman this morning TO NEE: survey
Ing corps Of the Houston, Rrascs and
Northern railroad. Justice f. c. Hughes,
who is here today from Whitman, says
that survey Is being made from Grsvely
Point on the Buchanan farm 70 Whitman.
a distance Of eight or nine miles. This
is the road projected by W. f. Myatt Of
William Penn, thai is to intercept the
Central st Chappell Hill, according to
present calculations. and follow the valley
OF the BRACES on the west side through
the towns OF William Penn, Whitman.
Gratall, independence aud perhaps Old
Washington Colonel r. NJ. Hail was at
Hampstead Saturday night, aud it was
currently reported there that his survey
Ing corps was encamped In the woods not
far from that place.
The people OF Brennan and vicinity are
beginning to believe that some hing Is
going to come OF all this talk of railroad
building.