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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-10-04
Paper Hanging.

j. FRANK HALL, LEoNARDTowE,M MD
PAINTER AND PAPER HANGER.
Work artstcally done and at city prices.
Refers by permission to Mossrs. i. o. Morgan
Francis v. King and Jos. II. Ching. ,
gaBF- All orders left Mt this Office will be
promtly attended to. Julyl4-tft
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-23
MASONIC w. AND o. HOME.
Work Has Begun on the New Bricl
Dormitory.

Work Has Begun on the New Brick
Dormitory.
Fort Worth, Texas, February 20.--work
on the excavation for the foundation for
the new two story brick dormitory at
the Masonic Widows and Orphans home
has commenced. Extensive improvements
have been made at the home since the
corner stone Of the executive building was
laid, about year ago. The improve
ments now aggregate In value sl6,6il.s2
and includes the executive building of the
home, which contains rooms for the SUI
perintendent, DR.. Frank b. Rainey, the
matron, dining rooms, kitchen, two school
rooms and sleeping rooms for about hity
children. This building cost $2S, 1875.
There has also been constructed on the
grounds brick engine and boiler house,
also room for dynamo and steam heat
Ing apparatus, together with washing
room and swimming pool, at a cost OF
$972S.5S. A large stable has been erected,
an artesian we'll sunk and considerable
grading. fencing and grubbing done
The dormitory building will be located
directly back OF the executive building en-
the south will cost $4,000 and will accom-
modate between seyenty-five and one hun
dred inmates. All OF the buildings are
lighted up with electricity and the water
works system is first-class With the 2l2
acres OF land owned by the Grand Lodge,
the property is valued in the aggregate
at S52019.65, which amount is given as the
actual cost of improvements and real es-
tate. The Grand Lodge has in the fund
money at interest amounting to s1O7,-
9l2.35, cash on hand $9310,S3 aud other
property valued at $6S45.45, making the
grand total $176.0S791. The income for
each year is given at $4,000.
The names of the children accepted at
the home since the 2Sth of last Septem-
Der follows: Emanuel Ravey, Austin lodge
No, ~; Robert Lac Ravey, Austin lodge
No. IL; Frances Ravey, Lone Star lodge
No. 450; Mildred Sargent Lytton Springs
lodge No. 4s7; Maude Sargent, Lytton
Springs lodge No. 4S7: Susie Brode Aus
tin lodge No. IL; Lula Ivy, New Albany
lodge No 656; Willie Ivy, New Albany
lodge No. 656; Clemma Ivy, New Albany
lodge No 656: Abby B. Ivy, New Albany
lodge No. 656; Florence Ella Dorton,
Montgomery lodge No. 255; Banks Tharp
Dorton, Montgomery lodge No. 255; Au-
gusta Blanche Dorton, Montgomery lodge
No. 255; Lansing Detroit Dorton, Mont
gomery lodge No. 255; oma Smith. Sa,ado
lodge No. 296; Willie Smith, Salado lodge
No. 296; Jerry Smith Salado lodge No.
296; Ethel Smith. Salado lodge No 296;
Claud V. Morrison, Whltewright lodge No.
1871; Jessie l.. Morrison, Whitewright
lodge No. 1871; Bessie L. Morrison, White
wright lodge No. 1857; Bertha Morrison.
Whitewright lodge No. 167: Virgie Hlga-
tower, Grand Prairie lodge No. 400; Bertha
May Turner. Cleburne lodge No. ais: Mary
Lee Britain, Harrington Prairie lodge No.
49S; Henry Murdoch, Mansfield lodge No.
1871; Alice Murdoch, Mansfield lodge No.
3S1; Thomas Murdoch, Mansfield lodge No.
331; Alma Schugart (day pupil. Fort
Worth lodge No. 14S.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-23
sHRISE,,s AT WACO.
They Impaired Secrets 10 Several or
the Curious.


the Curious.
Waco Texas. February 22.--In response
10 the wailing aud prayers of the dogener-
ate sons OF the desert surrounding tho
Oasis Of Waco, tho mobiles Of Hella Temple,
"A. A. o. N. NJ s. o. Dallas assembled
here today. The meeting was called by
Potentate Joe IL. Farnsworth OF Dallas,
whose tender heart could not resist the
appeals OF the desolate. The caravan was
formed at o'clock this afternoon. and
the journey through the hot sand wat
begun. The procession. however. did not
proceed far until a halt was ordered, IL
had been proclaimed TO the Sons OF the
Prophet that Noble Governor "Bob''
and thither the camels were guided that
the mobiles might cool their parching soles
at the fountain OF Love, Laughter and
Song" The mobiles were received with
great reclamation by the benighted sons
Of the desert, many Of whom were soon "a
enter the pilgrimage 70 Al Hotama. from
which there Is no escape. but from which
IS dispensed glorious consolation Allwere
provided with reserved seats and eacf
appeared in full dress uniform, making
an interesting diversion.
The lecture over. the mobiles escorted
Noble Bob Taylor to the Masonic Temple
where the novices Joined IN the pilgrimage
TIE festivities following we're fully up q
the requirements OF the Shriners, an'
many poor degenerate soul, after BEING
thoroughly prepared by the usual ordeal
was given consolation,
A banquet at the Hotel Royal com
pleted the festivities and the mobiles dis
persea Among the mobiles present from
out on the ciE were j. II. FarnsWortD
patentate; e. G. Eberlee. chief rabap: c
L. Holland, assistant raban George a
Webster, high priest; Herbert Morris, ori
entail guide: John G. Hunter, recorder
/ Il. NJ. Reardon. treasurer; w. v. MoMss
ter. first ceremonial master; Q. w. Cahoon
second ceremonial master; O. Q. Pat
captain OF guard; II. NJ. Gilbough. marshal
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-23
THE TEXAS REPUBLICANS.
WACO MEETING PROMISES TO BE
A STORMY GATHERING.
There Is Dissension Among the
Faithful and Several Rows
Are Already Brewing.

Dallas, Texas, February 21,-The actions
of recent county republican conventions,
including the disgracefui pow vows at
Dallas, Sherman. Fort Worth and Hous-
ton, and the letter of United States Mar
shal John Grant. declining to again become
a candidate for the position OF delegate to
the republican National convention, or for
place on the National committee, is
ample confirmation, II any were needed,
of the truth of the statement OF the Green
Hawley fusion. It now appears that The
Dick letters and the Hanna interview
while apparently designed for the coun-
try at large were instigated by Hawley
and Green especially for Grants undolng.
They appear to have had their effect al
ready Grant has quit without further
struggle.
But Grants followers and Green's enc
mics will not give up the fight The bolts
of the past few days show ooncuslvely
that the usual quadrennial fight is to be
kept up to the end. 1t is almost certain
that the Waco convention win be one OF
the stormiest affairs Texas ever saw. The
holtcrs in almost every instance have been
followers OF Green The latter has control
OF the State committee, and IL is 2 ten IN
one bet trat the boilers will be put on the
conventions TEMPORARY roll. But Ceci
h4yor, Charley Ferguson and doztr
other such men, all with considerable fol-
lowing, win not DO ridden over rough
shod without protest. 1t is for this rea-
son that everybody who is familiar with
the situation predicts war from the fall
OF the gavel TO tho close OF the conven'
ton.
( Chairman Green Is in Dallas now, smil-
ing and confident He wants to be the
TEXAS member of the National committee
and heing thoroughly In accord with Han
ma ct al. believes he Will win. no matter
how many contesting delegations are sem
TO Philadelphia. Conservative Republicans
who have the good cf the party az near
view Green's efforts with apprehension ane
alarm. He has. II Is charged, not hesl
tated to favor Doll ana genela' u,s
oreanization wherever his followers wer'
unable to control a county convention, ah'
has melted all kinds OF rebellion agalns
Local committees and local constituted an
'A N ioallas county Green's friends urge
q hoi, and the bolt occurred. But I'M
Iasdars who made the bolt are nal
tas.t savorable 10 Green, and little, iron
,olitieal standpoint, was gained a
entire republican party OF the state - ~
overgrown riot just az present, anu,
e}ated before the Waco convention ptoN.
Ises TO be the hottest affair OF many moons
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-23
TEXAS FLOUR MILLS.
New Mills Erected and others I'M
proved and Enlarged.
Dixie Miller.

New Mills Erected and others I'M
proved and Enlarged.
Dixie Miller.
A new twenty-five to fifty-barrel mill is
in contemplation for Junction City.
A new $4,000 -four mill will be built
in Mckinney by local capitalists.
A new mill will be erecsed at Stamford
this spring by a Mr.. Lee OF Albany.
The Tarrant Grain and Mil company
of Fort Worth, capital stock $4,000, has
been incorporated.
The Bonhsm Mill and Elevator company
OF Bonham recently shipped FIVE cas- of
Hour to Cuba.
G. H. Guenther & Son of San Antonio
have placed orders for complete 300
barrel Plansifter mill.
The Commerce Milling and Grain COM
pany OF Commerce has been incorporated.
Capital stock $4,000.
The Touring mill Is an assured fact for
Lott. The amount required (Slo,OO0) has
been about all subscribed.
A contract has been awarded for COM
plete Plansifter mill by the Whaley Mil
and Elevator company OF Greenviie.
A company was organized at Wolfe City
few days ago for the purpose OF erect
ing -four mill The company will be in
corporated and have capital stock Of
$50 900.
A charter has been granted for join
stock company with capital OF $780, OF
for the purpose of operating Touring
mill and elevator in Greenville. The mil
will he OF the roller process and will have
capacity of 400 barrels of -four daily.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-23
A TEXAS PIONEER GONE.
David Crockett Riley Died Mt Crab
uupie.

Crabapple Texas February l7.-Mr.
David Crockett Riley died at his residence
on Crsbapple creek. Gillespie county.
Texas. on February q 1900. OF cancer. He
suffered from the ravages OF the fell de-
st.oyer nearly two years before he sue
cumbed 70 its power.
Mr.. Riley was a member of two very
respectable societies, namely, the Ancient
Order OF United workmen and the knights
OF Horor He was buried by the hrit
named in Fredericksburg ana was followed
to his last resting place on earth by q
large concourse OF relatives, friends and
acquain.ances
Mr.. Riley was born in Leon county.
Eastern TEXAS. in the year 1888. His
father, with him and the balance OF the
family. moyfd to Gillespie county during
the latter part OF 1855. or forepart OF 1855,
and settled on Crabapple creek. Sons time
In the year 1856 the subject Of this sketch
entered commoa country school then
being taught on comanche creek, Blanco
county 1t wras The first county school
ever taught in that part OF the STATE.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-23
Incl..on conntr roIltlc..

Edna, Texas, February 2o.--Poltics Ia
Jackson county are not yet warmed up,
but the hre is smoldering and a great
connsgration may be expected when the
county campaign is on,
There will not be much OF party rec
ognition in county candidates and the
personal bearing and influence OF the can
date himself and his friends VIII decius
his fate without any party adhesion.
There Is little or no interest shown 10
any OF the Offices outside OF the county
Offices, though 1t may be stated tna'
jackson county will prove to be demo-
cratic and will support all OF the demo-
cratic candidates in the next election
state Chairman Bell has recently appoint
ed A. NJ. Staples, ESQ., editor of the Edna
Chronicle, chairman OF the democratic eA'
ecutive committee OF Jackson county, than
whom there is no more energetic young
man, and his selection by Chairman Bel
was a good one.
The populist party In Jackson county
can not muster 40 organization, and y
organized 1t would have TO become the ail'
Of one or the other OF the old parties U
make itself conspicuous In any particular
II has practically resoluted itself out o
business ia jackson county.
Only the disgruntled element OF Tn
party here would be recognized with an!
reorganization OF the party In this county
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dldaoy Tor representative from this leg

dldacy for representative from this leg
lslatiye district tomorrow.
Greeuvllle. Texas. February 90 Hon.
b. II. Looney announces that he Will no
DO candidate for state senator from
the counties OF Collin and Hunt
Round Rock. Texas, February s1.-Hon.
j. W Bailey seems to be very popular
In this section Much interest 10 already
manifested In the senatorial race.
Cleburne. Texas, February 81 .--R. p
Keith has announced for representative
He In for Chiffon. Ttls makes two Chill
ton and two Bailey candidates in tho fold
Goldthwnite, Texas. February 2l.--Johu
]. Cox. ESQ. prominent attorney of this
place, is being urged by his friends 10
offer for district attorney for this judi
clal district.
Halletsville. Texas, February a2.--Mr
]. d. A. Meyer, tax collector, serving his
first term, Is out In card stating thai
he is not n candidate for recollection
There arc already two candidates for the
place,
Goldthwnite. Texas. February 2f.--Cap.
tain j. II. Randolph, chairman OF thS
democratic executive committee Of this
county, has called q meeting Of tho pre-.
cinct chalrmen TO meet him on Saturday
the gath instant, to decided when to hold
county primaries.
Lufkln, Texas, February 81 Hon. T
W. Jorda9. the present efficient county
attorney of this county, makes public his
announcement In this weeks issue OF N,
local papers for membership In the mex
| legislature, as representative OF this, th,
Thirty-hrst Pictorial district, being com
posed OF the counties OF Angelina. Chero
kee. Houston and Anderson.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-23
DAY OBSERVED in TEXAS
thousands Of ExcurslOnlsls Spent wash
lnetOn's Birthday at Laredo.
THERE WAS A PARADE AND FIREWORKS.
Full Fights with Special Feature.
Were Run "Across the river
At other Places.

LAREDO, Texas, February 2a.-.wsshing.
toms birthday was celebrated In this city
with unprecedented elaborateness. Thous-
AIDS OF eNcursionists reached the city
yesterday and today from all over Texas
Indian Territory and the Republic OF
Mexico, in some instances the trains hav-
ing to refuse to take on any more pas
sengers. Business was suspended and the
buildings were profusely decorated with
flags and bunting. The parade this morn
ing was participated in by company f,
Teuth cavalry. United States army, Lieu
tenant Romeyn commanding; the city
police force mounted, a large number OF
Red Men, in Indian costume; the Mex
lean Fourth cavalry band, stationed al
Nuevo Laredo. Carl Beck's band of Sar
political and civic clubs and many decor
ated vehicles, and ''burro brigade" The
other features of the day were the Red
Mems capture OF the city hall and OFF,
cials and the Boston tea party on school
plaza where full rugged ship over 100
feet long had been constructed for the
carrying out OF this event. In New La
redo there were bull fights with special
features this afternoon, and in this city
tonight there was an elaborate fireworks
display, public concerts at the different
plazas. and a production OF the Mexican
passion play at the Heights opera house
The celebration will continue tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-23
ouero cs;llng..

Cuero, Texas, February 22.-Mrs. d
b. Leewrights reception Wednesday at
ternoon. giving her friends an opportun-
ity to meet her mother. Mrs. Huffman
was In every way delightful success
Some OF the ladies enjoyed the game o.
progressive euchre. while others engaged
In contest TO see how many could de,
cipher the names OF different nrms out o.
some Ingenious pictures. but only in
number After this. the guests were IN
ylted into the dining room, where a dam
~ course OF refreshments was served
| II was a delightful afternoon, Mrs
Leewrighl proving herself charmini
hostess and thoroughly enjoyed by every
one present.
/ Mrs. A. @. Schrimer Of Kerryiile 10 TN
guest OF her sister Mrs, A. w, irving.
p. c. Flick. wife and children, accom-
panied by their mother. Mrs. Flick, lei
yesterday Tor New Orleans 20 attend Mara
Gras.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-23
Al other Points

Alvin. Texas, February 22.--Toxas Ar
hor Day was observed by good many
people and number OF trees were set
out.
MoGregor, Texas, February 22.-Wnsh-
ington's birthday was observed by exer-
cises at the public schools and display
OF flags.
College, Texas, February 22,-The day
was observed at the Agricultural and
Mechanical college by a suspension OF ths
usual class exercises.
Halletsyile, Texas, February 22.--Today
is being observed as holiday by the pub
lie schools, the National bank and post
office. Commissioners court also ad-
journed.
Denton, Texas, February 22.-The public
schools had appropriate ceremonies at the
main school building yesterday afternoon
in commemoration Of Washington's biHh-
day, today being holiday
Rockdale, Texas, February 22-wasn-
ington's birthday is not entirely neglected
here. The pupils OF the public schools
are enjoying holiday and the ladies' OF
the Methodist church have made elaborate
preparations for an entertainment COM
M emorative OF the days OF Washington
ard incidentally to raise some money for
their church.
Brennan, Texas, February 22.-The ope
hundred and sixty eighth anniveriary OF
the birth OF George Washington was cele-
brated at Brennan in modest and un-
assuming way. The public schools held
formal exercises commemorative OF the
day on the afternoon before, SO that the
children might be given the benefit Of an
entire holiday. The banks were closed and
Sunday hours were observed at the post
office
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-23
TERRELL NEWS NOTES.
scarlet Fever Has Carried Three
children from One Family.

Scarlet Fever Has carried Jhree
Children from One Family.
Terrell, Texas. February 2i.-sore az
Fiction has entered the home OF Mr. and
Mrs. Gilbert Beatty. their three children
having died within the last three week.
all from scarlet fever. These cases were
isolated, and as there are no other cases
in the city there will probably be no
spread OF the disease. The people are in
great sympathy with the deeply bereaved
father and mother.
There only remains about 800 to I'LL up
the subscription Of $4,000 for the new
Methodist church. This will probably be
subscribed in a few days. when the con-
tract will be let and the work pushed TO
completion as quick as possible.
All the employees OF the Texas Midland
railroad are to be vaccinated, and thus
assist in preventing a spread OF the dis
ease of smallpox. WHICH has been doing
SO much damage all over Texas
Arrangements have probably been mahe
for sam Jones to hold meeting al Ter.
reil in April or June next. he is invited
BY the Pastors association OF the city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-23
CALDWELL DEMOCRATS.
County Primaries Were Set for
April II.

County Primaries Were Set for
April II.
Lockhart, Texas, February a2.--The
democratic executive committee OF Cald-
well county met IN Lockhart yesterday on
call OF Hon. 5. NJ. Nixon, chairman, and
the following proceedings were had:
1t was determined, by unanimous vote.
to retain the system Of county pomina-
tions by primary election instead OF con-
ventlon. as had been proposed, and II was
ordered that the county primary election
be fixed for Saturday, April 81.
The county convention FOR the purpose
OF reorganization ard TO send delegates
to the shate and district conventions was
called to meet In Lockhart Saturday,
April %, and the preliminary precinct
meetings were fixed for April II.
1t was ordered by the committee that
tho names OF the av0wed candidates for
United States senator be placed on the
primary ticket, and that the majority vote
at the primary should be considered as
instruction to the representative elect al
To his vote 10 the senatorial election.
The committee unanimously adopted th'
following resolution:
Resolved. That we, the county DEM
ocratic executive committee OF Caldwell
county. deprecate the practice Of influence
ing the result OF primary or other cleo
lions by the corrupting and demora ilins
use OF money OF perqulstes, and that W.
dlsapprobate and condemn the custom o.
urging into the democratic primaries per-
sons who are known not TO be democrats
and whose pledges OF support are unre'
! liable.
The committee adopted rigid test
pledge and ordered that It be printed al
the head OF the ticket, and that no ticket
having this pledge obAterated or torn Oh
should be counted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-23
Court FOR Trinity. County,

Groyeton, Texas, February 2i.-Distriet
court adjourned yesterday evening, having
been in session since the 5th day OF the
month. The grand jury returned aboul
thirty bills OF Indictment. about half Of
which we're for feionies, There wera
seven convictions to the penitentiary. Mack
Stevenson. colored. was given .ife SEN
terce. OF the persons convicted two were
white men and ave colored.
Il is agreed by all parties that more
business was done at this term Of ccurl
than has been transacted at any term for
fcvsral years.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-23
vrcronrA LOCALS.
An Adjourned Meeting of the City
Council.

An Adjourned Meeting OF the CITY
Council.
Victoria, Texas, February 22.--At the adj
journcd meeting OF the city council Tues
day night. suitable resolutions over the
death OF Mr. g. II, Alden, alderman from
tho Second ward, were presented. adopted
and ordered printed.
The name OF North Third street was
changed 10 Power avenue, In honor OF
James Power OF the Power & Hewlttson
colony which settled In san Patrlcio coun-
~. Two grandchildren OF Colonel Pow
err Mr.. ]. Il. Welder and. Mrs. Il. l.. Dun
Lap. live In this street and the selection
was very appropriate one. The street
is TO BIO graded and grayeled.
No action was taken on the proposition
to have new survey OF the city made.
which will cost In the neighborhood OF
$500
Bids were invited on the deepening.
widening or leveling OF the Phillips ditch.
which is on the dividing line between the
city and county Jurisdictions from the
number OF complaints OF overflow In that
vicinity, many think all three methods
Of remedying' the trouble should be
adopted.
The committee OF the Business Mems
association who convassed the merchants
OF Victoria this week to ascertain their
feeling toward another fair this fall, met
with most gratifying success. and Will
have almost unanimous support or hnan-
eial as well as moral nature.
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President Dave Edell presided at the
meeting, and the attendance was the best
the post has had for a long time. The
enthusiasm among the members was away
up yonder and there was expressed a de-
notch. The officers elected are as follows:
j. G. Allen, president; II. e. Kensioe.
first vice president; Paul Beckmon. second
vice president; A. Hoover, third vice pres
ident; J. O. McCammon, secretary and
treasurer.
Delegates to the State convention: chas
Aldredge. Dave Edel, Gus Hoover. H. W.
Singletery, H. f. Kinsloe. j. G. Allen
Paul Blackmon and Charles w. Cherry.
The election OF Mr. j. c. Allen as pres.
ident was by reclamation.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-23
At wharton.

Wharton, Texas, February 22.-Wash-
ington's birthday was celebrated in Wharf
ton with appropriate ceremonies. The
pupils of the public schools, under the
auspices OF Prof Murray and his corps
of teachers. rendered an interesting pro-
gramme. consisting OF patriotic songs, es-
says and readings on the life OF Washing
ton. and the different phases of his char
acter as boy, youth, lover, husband,
friend, soldier and statesman The teach
ers then entertained the pupils with read
ings from Colonial Days. A half holiday
was given for the afternoon.
A Martha Washington party was given
by the Methodist Ladies Aid society at
the home Of Mrs. Tom Brooks, the mem
bers OF the society being gowned In COLO
NAL costumes. Mrs. Vol Meriwether was
a charming personatlon of Martha Wash
ingion. Thirty-two dollars was realized
by the ladies'